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[Highland Park] Farmers Market Coop of East Liberty Update
by david.lagnese＠verizon.net 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

.fontSize1 { font-size:.85em; } .fontSize2 { font-size:1em; } .fontSize3 { font-size:1.25em; }.fontSize4 { font-size:1.6em; } .fontSize5 { font-size:2em; } .fontSize6 { font-size:2.5em; }.fontSize7 { font-size:3em; } Update for Saturday March 17th All the farm stands will be open this week, with similar offerings as last week.  The general fruit and vegetable offerings are listed below.  The weather report looks incredible for Saturday so please make that an excuse to visit if you have not been to the market for a while. Please see the bottom of this message for an upadate on Sheep's milk cheese. Improvements at the Market There are two capital improvement projects going on now at the market.  One is to replace the roof of the building.  Of course projects like these for a 100 year old building are never simple.  Once the project began they recognized some masonary work had to be done as well.  The masonary work has been going on this week, and is nearly done.  The scond project is the installation of a new three bowl sink in the Kew Park Coffee Bar area.  Work began yesterday and will take a few weeks to complete.  These projects are critical, and represent a big commitment on the part of the coop owners to keep the market operating. *********************************************************************************************** ITEMS AVAILABLE THIS SATURDAY J. L. Kennedy Meat Stand...  As always, locally grown meat from the Kennedy's. In additon to the items listed in yesterday's update, they will offer smoked beef sticks, jerky, and very lean pre-made burgers sold in a stack of 8. Kistaco Farm... continues to have locally raised apples.  Apple varieties this week include Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Rome, Empire and Idared.  Fresh pressed cider will also be available- plus lots of veggies. Zang's Greenhouse... Special items for this week include brussels sprouts, greens such as kale, collards and swiss chard.  In the flower department, fresh cut daffodils and potted bulbs. A summary of fruits and vegetables available throughout the market from Zang's, Greenawalt and Kistaco stands is summarized below.  If you are interested in locally grown, please feel free to ask the farmers which items are local. Veggies Potatoes (still locally grown at Greenawalt's) Mushrooms Squash Brussels sprouts Cabbage Celery Cucumbers Carrots and other root vegetables Onions Cauliflower Tomatoes Shallots Peppers- sweet and hot Garlic Lettuce Spinach Green beans Turnips (locally grown at Greenawalts) Broccoli Fruit Apples Bananas Pears Florida Citrus such as lemons, oranges and tangerines Grapes Other fruit such as berries Other vendors in the market will also be open.  These includes many locally made offerings such as hummus from the Greek Gourmet, fresh baked items from Rebecca Plum, and fresh made donuts from Better-Made Donuts.  Also, pasta from Fontana Pasta, and bread from Wood Street Bakery.  Local eggs as well as many Amish made prepared items are available at Greenawalts. Good L'Oven Bakery will be back with fresh baked goods. PA Made Cheese The sheep milk cheese has finally arived!  I have been searching for PA made sheeps milk cheese for a while.  I noticed that one made by Otterbein Acres Sheep Dairy was on the menu at Cure Restaurant in Lawrenceville.  So I tracked it down and spoke to Paul Fisher, who owns the farm and dairy with his family.  They are located in Newburg, PA which is in Cumberland Coounty.  The cheese is made on the farm in a small cheese house, and aged in their cheese cellar. Sheep milk cheese is near and dear to my heart because I first discovered it while visiting my relatives in the Campania region of Italy.  Its the only kind of cheese that my unlce Benito Antonio wold eat.  He simply called it  "Pecorino", but I usually hear this style referred to as Pecorino Romano.   It is sharp and very flavorful cheese.   Well the cheese arrived today and I cut open a wheel to start tasting it.  Otterbein calls it Ewe’s Dream. It is made from raw sheep’s milk that is organic (grass-fed, hormone and antibiotic free). It has a thin rind and the interior color is pale yellow.   The cheese has a dense texture, but is softer than the pecorino's I had in Italy. The flavor is strong and full, but not overbearing.  I ate some plain and with bread, and also grated some onto Pasta pesto.  Yum. California Olive Oil. The olive oil that I ordered when I was out in Califoria a few weeks will be arriving tomorrow.  So I expect to have some available for sale on Saturday.  Several of the oils were pressed very recently, so I expect them to be stong and pungent.   Olive Oil becomes softer and more mellow as they age.  So if you are a fan of strong pungent oils, please make it a point to get some while they are at their best.  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.  http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/ ********************************************************* The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot.  The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year. ----------Farmers' Market Coop of East Liberty is responsible for the content of this email.David Lagnese, 344 North Sheridan Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206Had Enough? 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[Highland Park] Automatic Bread Baker $5
by Haakan Younes 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

(Trying without the image this time, since my first two posts never seem to have made it to the list.) Breadman TR444. Lightly used. I cannot find the manual, but you should be able to find one online. Yours for $5. Thanks, Haakan

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[Highland Park] House for Rent OR Sale in Edgewood
by Taryn Belmonte 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Hi neighbors! My boyfriend and I have a lovely home for rent or possibly for sale in Edgewood on Elm Street - very shallow in to Edgewood. It has 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 1 half bath on the first floor. Please see the ad in craigslist for more info/ pictures!! you can view the ads here. Thank you! Taryn http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/reo/2903996193.html http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/apa/2903997182.html

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[Highland Park] Linden School
by Guido Giuntini 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

We would like to open a conversation with parents about their experience with kindergarten teachers at Linden Elementary in order to help us make an informed choice. Please contact us with your opinion. Thank you. Margot

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[Highland Park] AT&T Smart Phone
by Tomilyn Ward 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

A friend lost their AT&T smart phone. Does anyone have an used AT&T smart phone they are willing to sell or donate?

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[Highland Park] Vacation Rental - Time to Enjoy the Outdoors
by Brad Wyland 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Highland Park Neighbors, Just wanted to provide a reminder on our Vacation Rental in North Central PA --- We've had folks consistently since last June and the winter didn't stop the adventures. The weather is turning and the spring is here, so why not take a weekend and enjoy the trails and the outdoors? Only a few short weeks away from Trout Season and we're located right on Big Pine Creek or a quick 15min ride to Little Pine and Slate Run. Check-us out at www.paradiseonpinecreek.com for details and available dates ... plan your getaway now, you won't regret it! Thanks, Brad Wyland P: 412 996 1252

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[Highland Park] Vanity and sink bowl for sale
by Marcie McGuire 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Two-door hand painted vanity base with brass sink, brass faucet/handles and black granite top. SIZE: 34" W x 21" D x 36" H. Good condition. Previously installed. Cut-out in back for water pipes. Selling for $300 (retails new $750). Cash only. You pick up/haul Email if interested associated101(a)hotmail.com

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[Highland Park] Peanut Butter & Jam this Saturday!
by Marc Giosi 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

> Chatham Baroque's Peanut Butter & Jam series returns this Saturday for a special St. Patrick's Day edition! > > > CHATHAM BAROQUE PEANUT BUTTER AND JAM SESSION. “Mullgan’s Stew” with > vocalist and banjo player Ellen Gozian. Informal concert for > pre-schoolers and accompanying adults. McClintic Hall, Calvary > Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave. (at Walnut Street).Sat. March 17, 10 > and 11:30 a.m. Tickets, $5 children and $8 for adults. Tickets at the > door or 888-718-4253 > > Marc Giosi > Executive Director > Chatham Baroque, Inc. > The Ice House, #201 > Pittsburgh, PA 15201 > (w) 412.687.1788 > (f) 412.687.1790 > > Connect with us! > facebook.com/chathambaroque > twitter.com/chathambaroque > youtube.com/chathambaroque > Marc Giosi Executive Director Chatham Baroque, Inc. The Ice House, #201 Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (w) 412.687.1788 (f) 412.687.1790 Connect with us! facebook.com/chathambaroque twitter.com/chathambaroque youtube.com/chathambaroque

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[Highland Park] Sheridan Ave Tree Planting
by Stephanie Walsh 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

As some of you may be aware, TreeVitalize supports street tree, park and riverfront trail plantings in the region. The application process for Fall 2012 TreeVitalize plantings is now open for communities in the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Any property owner can submit an application, but the more applications submitted for a single street, the greater the likelihood the City can fill the requests: multiple requests on one street are easier for them to fill because it simplifies the work in digging holes, delivering mulch and trees, and coordinating planting volunteers. Some neighbors and I are coordinating a request for the 700 through 1300 blocks of Sheridan Ave. Over the past few days, we delivered information on tree planting to homes that have space for a street tree on these blocks and on cross streets near their intersection with Sheridan. If you live on these blocks and would like a street tree, please fill out an application and return it to me by March 18 (if we missed you or you misplaced the application we left, use the link below). Or, you can call me and I can bring over an application and/or pick up an application. We've gotten a good response so far, but the more we get the greater the chance of getting the trees - so please apply! Here is the link to TreeVitalize: http://www.paconserve.org/218 Here is the link to the application: http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/pw/assets/forestry/08_tree_planting_reques… Thanks for helping to beautify our neighborhood! Stephanie Walsh 412-362-1770 1315 N. Sheridan Ave.

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[Highland Park] thanks to everyone!
by C.Heather Kropf 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Thanks to everyone for the video camera rental suggestions! I've got lots of good leads.... Heather

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