Category Archives: Local Farms

Grow yer own

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Victoria

We’re in the middle of a winter storm with predictions of up to 10″ of snow….but that probably won’t happen. It’s blowing white outside and feels like one of those old-time blizzards in Nova Scotia  – with drifts that used … Continue reading →

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Open space in Chester County

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Victoria

This past Saturday, I went to a well attended and inspiring meeting at the Chester County Historical Society, ‘The Future of Open Space in Chester County’. Anne Pickering of the Daily Local Newspaper moderated a panel discussion between members of the … Continue reading →

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Down to Earth, poetry and Hoots and Hellmouth

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Victoria

I met a wonderful poet online at Etsy, where I’ve recently begun selling small paintings. We were both featured in a fine art ‘Treasury’, put together by members. His poem ‘Compost’ is apropos for my lead-in to Buy Fresh, Buy Local’s benefit, … Continue reading →

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Down to Earth

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Victoria

Saturday Jan. 24th, from 3-5pm at the Down to Earth benefit for the local Buy Fresh, Buy Local chapter being held at the West Chester Historic Society, I’ll be speaking on a panel about local food production with other experts … Continue reading →

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Inverbrook Farm

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Victoria

Claire Murray operates the Inverbrook CSA on her family farm near Unionville, Kennett Square. She graciously offered to host a potluck to introduce Jeanne Ortiz and Food Route’s Feed Ability tour on monday evening. We met many local farmers and supporters and … Continue reading →

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Feed Ability Tour with Food Routes

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Victoria

I had the great pleasure of accompanying Jeanne Ortiz, Managing Director for Food Routes, and Rita Calvert from the Chesapeake Bay chapter of BFBL on their two day ‘Feed Ability’ tour this week. The idea is to show how important … Continue reading →

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Talula’s Table

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Victoria

Stopping at Talula’s for a Miscela D’Oro espresso was the highlight of our tuesday afternoon. Aimee Olexy and Bryan Sikora sold their acclaimed Philly restaurant, Django, in 2005 to move out to Aimee’s home digs near Kennett Square. Philadelphia magazine named … Continue reading →

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Sovana Bistro

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Victoria

Sovana’s has outdoor seating, a dark and wood enveloped bar and ‘chef’s tasting room’ and a stylish main dining area. The menu includes local products and Tina came over to personally give us her purchase list of all the farms … Continue reading →

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Kimberton Whole Foods

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Victoria

Terry Brett is the owner and founder of Kimberton Whole Foods. They now have 3 stores and are developing a warehouse that will open this October. I was excited to find out that he originated the Seven Stars yogurt I’ve … Continue reading →

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Stargazers Vineyard

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Victoria

Stargazers Vineyard is owned and operated by Alice and John Weygandt. These are true pioneers who first planted in 1979, when no grapes were being grown for wine on the east coast.  John offered us a glass of champagne as … Continue reading →

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