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Food Resources
SOME OF OUR FAVORITE WEB LINKS
South Jersey Food Sourcing:
Jersey Fresh - Great site. Listings of roadside stands, markets, and events.
Jersey Seafood - NJ Dept. of Agriculture: foods, recipes, more.
Pick Your Own - Lists farms and orchards in NJ.
Farmers' Markets - Lists farmers' markets in NJ.
South Jersey Local Food Blogs:
Eating in South Jersey - Two people from South Jersey (John and Lisa!) who share a love of food and things South Jersey posting their thoughts and experiences.
South Jersey Locavore - A round-up of sources for local foods and beverages, events that feature local foods and restaurants that support local agriculture.
Other Inspiring Organizations:
NJ Farm to School - Part of NJ Farm to School's mission is to organize educational events and advocate for policy that increases healthy food in schools.
Hammonton Green Committee - Helping the town of Hammonton, NJ (Atlantic County) reduce its environmental footprint, the Green Committee helps to grow the Hammonton Farmers' Market.
Sustainable Jersey - A certification program for municipalities in New Jersey that want to go green, save money, and take steps to sustain their quality of life over the long term.
Cooking and Growing Your Own:
Animal Vegetable Miracle - Seasonal recipes from Barbara Kingsolver’s book of the same name.
Small Measure - Homemade living, every day -- blogger and author Ashley English writes about the ways that people are reconnecting with their food and food communities and taking up sustainable food practices.
FARMERS MARKETS & FARM STANDS
1. West Cape May Farmers Market - each Tuesday (3:00-7:30pm), late June through early September. The Market is located in the Backyard Park behind the West Cape May Municipal Complex, 732 Broadway. Featuring not only fresh produce and herbs, but, among others, purveyors of antiques, live art demonstrations, fresh coffee, barbecue, seafood and kettle corn. Limited free parking.
2. Lower Township's Farmers Market -each Friday (3:00-7:30pm), early July through early September. The Market is located at 2600 Bayshore Road, behind the Lower Twp. Municipal Building.
3. Farm Stands in Cape May County:
No Frills Farm - 1028 Seashore Road, Cape May
Legates Farm Market - 3400 Bayshore Road, Cape May
Rea’s Farm Market - 400 Stevens Street, West Cape May
Lehner Farms and Nursery - 175 South Route 47, Green Creek
Marlboro Farm Market - Route 47 N, Goshen
Myers Farms - 425 Route 47 N, Goshen
Thanks to Katie Panamarenko, writing for Exit Zero, for this list!
RESTAURANTS
The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia - Every Monday & Thursday, through October, the Ebbitt Room is offering a "Farm to Table" dining experience. 29 Perry St., Cape May, NJ (609) 884-5700. For further info please click here.
SLOW FOOD CHEFS (Work in Process)
Chris Huber - The Black Duck, W. Cape May
Lucas Manteca - The Ebbitt Room, Cape May
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSAs)
1. JAH's Creation Certified Organic Farm (located in Egg Harbor; produce is delivered to your door weekly from May-Oct. - contact www.jahscreation.com or 609-272-9538) (A FEW SHARES STILL LEFT)
2. Honey Brook Organic Farm (pick-up at Temple Sholom in Cherry Hill each Wed. 5:00-7:00pm)
FOOD FILMS
Documentary: Food, Inc. – Food, Inc., premiered June 12, 2009, provides a timely, if uncomfortable, look at the state of the nation's food system.
1. Cape May County Beach Plum Association (www.cmcbeachplum.com)
2. Jalma Farms (beach plums) Ocean View (jahscreation.com) phone 609-432-3061)
3. Bill's Bees (South Jersey Wildflower Honey) Petersburg, NJ 609-628-2758
4. Niblock's Pork Store 94 Main St, Quinton Twp, NJ (856) 935-6636
5. Zone 7's website: provides list of more than 25 farms throughout NJ and PA www.freshfromzone7.com
6. Neptune Farm 723 Harnersville-Canton Rd., Salem, NJ (856) 935-3612
www.neptunefarm.com. Roadside Market with fresh produce and herbs. Hay, beef, lamb, eggs and wool are also available. NOFA Certified Organic
SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD:
GEARING UP FOR THE NEXT FARM BILL
To suggest additional links, please email slowfoodsec@cape-may.net.