Week 11

I think the best part about the share is that there are no messy stickers to peel off the produce. This week, we didn't even have a label on the Fresh Mozzarella from Mancuso’s Cheese Shop, Philadelphia, PA. Just freshly wrapped in Saran wrap, and picked up a half hour before the share opened. Even if the cheese did have a label, I'm not sure this guy is in it for the marketing or the money. The shop has been in operation since the 1940's and there is no website. All I could find on the web was a tidbit from Greensgrow's site. One of the pieces of advice from the owner is "he who loves his work, does it well." Sounds like he's from my grandmother's generation. Now about that work...


Speaking of small shops in South Philly that give off that community vibe, let's talk about the Corner Spice Shop in the Italian Market. As you can see our Kirbys were ready for pickin! We took a jaunt down to Corner, and to our dismay the place was closed. No real explanation why. But as I peered through the dark storefront window, there was a lady sitting there, putting back some wine. I waved her over, hoping to get the name of another spice shop that may be open on a weekday afternoon. She came to the door, asked what we needed, and gave us 2 packs of Pickling Spice, no charge. Even when we waved some Lincolns out of our wallets she simply stated, "Pay next time." So we'll have to go back!



Nectarines – Beechwood Orchards, Biglerville, PA
Cantaloupe – Lancaster County, PAZucchini- Lancaster County, PA
Spinach- Graiff Farms, Newfield, PA
Kale- Flaim Farms, Vineland, PA
Heirloom Tomatoes- Rineer Family Farms, Lancaster, PA
Cabbage- Lancaster County, PA
Red, White and Blue Potatoes- Lancaster Farm Fresh, Lancaster, PA
Fresh Basil - Greensgrow Farms
Cheese – Fresh Mozzarella – Mancuso’s Cheese Shop, Philadelphia, PA
"Dairy" Option – Michael's Savory Seitian Wheat Meat, Florence, NJ