Farm to Food Bank
Join Penn’s Corner and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in our Farm to Food Bank Drive during the month of May! Visit our Online Storefront and select from our value added items to purchase as a donation to the Food Bank, or contact lydia@pennscorner.com to make your donation.
Chose from the following nutritious and locally grown and processed items to donate to the Food Bank:
THIS WEEK’S HARVEST
A Route | Z Route |
lacinato kale or salanova lettuce, Clarion River Organics/Chrighton Farm | 1 dozen eggs,*** Jubilee Hilltop Ranch |
watercress, Nu Way Farm | watercress, Nu Way Farm |
half pint maple syrup, Weeping Willow Farm | green garlic, Clubhouse Gardens |
unbleached spelt flour,*** Weatherbury Farm | lacinato kale, Clarion River Organics (OG) |
pac choi, Clarion River Organics (OG) | |
rhubarb, Sunny Meadow or Nu Way Farm | rhubarb, Sunny Meadow Farm |
strawberry jam, Penn’s Corner | strawberry jam, Penn’s Corner |
*** OG = Certified Organic, CNG = Certified Naturally Grown
*** A Route gluten free members will receive dilly beans.
*** Z route vegan members will receive tomato juice.
Lacinato Kale
Grower: Clarion River Organics
Store: Refrigerate.
Recipe: Spicy Sautéed Kale and Chickpeas, Shredded Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Lemon Dressing, Kale Salad with Lemon Miso Vinaigrette, Melt in Your Mouth Kale Salad
Salanova Lettuce
Grower: Crighton Farm
Store: Refrigerate
Recipe: Miso Lemon Vinaigrette,
Watercress
Grower: Nu Way Farm
Store: Refrigerate after opening.
Recipe: Kale and Watercress Pesto, Beet and Watercress Salad with Farm Eggs, Recipes That Show You How Watercress Is Supposed To Be Eaten
Unbleached Spelt Flour
Grower: Weatherbury Farm
Store: Refrigerate
Recipe: Spelt Chocolate Chip Cookies, Spelt Strawberry Muffins, Double Chocolate Chip Spelt Cookies
Pac Choi
Grower: Clarion River Organics
Store: Keep covered in the crisper drawer.
Recipe: Stir Fried Bok Choy
1 dozen eggs
Grower: Jubilee Hilltop Ranch
Store: Refrigreate
Recipe: Bacon Gouda and Spinach Fritata, Ramps n Eggs Biscuit Sandwiches
Rhubarb
Grower: Sunny Meadow Farm or Nu Way Farm
Store: Keep covered and store in the crisper drawer.
Recipe: Rhubarb Butter, Rhubarb Strawberry Smoothie
Strawberry Jam
Grower: Penn’s Corner
Store: Refrigerate after opening.
Recipe: