For Earth Day this weekend, take time to celebrate the environment, our farmers, and those who make the world a better, cleaner place to live. This year’s theme is ending plastic pollution (learn more here Earth Day Network).
There’s much to do in Bucks County and New Jersey counties if you want to celebrate Earth Day. Check out educational farming and food films, or head to a farmers market. Shopping local, recycling and supporting area farmers are just a few ways to recognize Mother Earth this weekend!
19th Annual Sustainability Film Series: Evolution of Organic
Photo Credit: Evolution of Organic
Thurs, April 19, 7:30 pm Ambler Theater 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, PA
The next film in the 2018 Sustainability Film Series from Pennypack Farm and Education Center features a motley crew of back-to-the-landers, spiritual seekers, and farmers’ sons and daughters rejecting chemical farming — and setting out to explore organic alternatives. Evolution of Organic is a heartfelt journey of change — from a small band of rebels to a cultural transformation in the way we grow and eat food. Tickets to this film are $10 each and the event is co-sponsored with The Ambler Theater and Weavers Way Co-op.
2Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story
Photo Credit: Acme Screening Room, Just Eat It
Fri, April 20, 6:30 pm Acme Screening Room 25 South Union St., Lambertville, NJ
As a society, we have countless cooking shows, culinary magazines and foodie blogs at our disposal. And yet, when it comes to the food we eat, we end up throwing nearly 50% of it in the trash. Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of food waste from farms, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge. After the film, join Ian Knauer (The Farm Cooking School) and Malaika Spencer (Roots to River Farm) as they discuss why it is imperative for communities to decrease the amount of unnecessarily wasted food. They’ll share how they found synchronicity between their businesses and offer some insight on how you can incorporate a few techniques into your daily life. After the talk, there’s a pop-up farmers market!
3Pasta Dinner
Sat, April 21, 4 – 7 pm Morrisville Senior Servicenter 31 E. Cleveland Ave., Morrisville, PA
The Morrisville Senior Servicenter is hosting an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner with bread, pasta, drinks, desserts. Adults $10.00, Children 5-12 $7.00, under five years old free. Tickets available here.
4Greek Bistro Flemington
Photo Credit: Oleg Magni
Sat, April 21, noon – 9 pm, Sun, April 22, noon – 7 pm St. Anna Greek Orthodox 85 Voorhees Corner Rd., Flemington, NJ
Take a trip to Greece — the traditional bistros, tavernas, the restaurant — without traveling far. Delicious Greek food is just a car trip away. This event at St. Anna Grek Orthodox in Flemington features two days of dining on hearty and light fare for lunch, dinner, and in-between. Enjoy your traditional favorites like Pastitsio and Spanakopita, or try something new like Spetsofai “Greek style” sausage and peppers, Roast Chicken “Riganato”, Soutsoukakia “Greek style” meatball sub sandwich, or “Giouvarlakia” meatballs made of meats and rice in thick avgolemono sauce. Pastries, Greek wine, Greek beer and more will be served. Visit this website for the full menu or find them on Facebook.
5Doylestown Farmers Market
Doylestown Farmers Market
Sat, April 21, 8 am – 1 pm Doylestown Farmers Market
The Doylestown Farmers Market opened for the season last week and as such, they are the only seasonal farmers market now open in Bucks County! Over two dozen vendors and local food purveyors await you this Saturday. Produce, bread, beer and spirits, pasture raised meats, eggs, delicious condiments and preserves, freshly roasted coffee, mushrooms, dog treats, and more! See their website for a full list of the 2018 vendors (and sign up for their email list to see what is fresh each weekend).
Sat – Sun, April 21-22, Villa Milagro Vineyards 33 Warren Glen Rd., Finesville, NJ
The French did not invent wine and cheese but they did perfect combining them. This weekend, Villa Milagro Vineyards will offer samples of French cheeses to pair with their European style wines. A yummy afternoon that is $10 for admission, includes a wine tasting and a small plate of French cheese samples and a half baguette.
7Food Truck and Wine Festival
Photo Credit: Oink and Moo BBQ Food Truck
Sat – Sun, April 21-22, 12 – 5 pm Alba Vineyard
Welcome in spring at Alba Vineyard’s picturesque estate vineyard while enjoying a wine tasting, music, and food trucks (yes – the return of spring food trucks!).
Admissionincludes entrance to the event, parking, and music. It’s $10 for adults 21 and over, $5 for ages 13 to 20, Children 12 and under complimentary. No reservations – pay at the entrance gate. Food prices vary by truck. The event features trucks such as Oink and Moo BBQ, Gourmet Gallery, Empanada Guy, and Nicoletta Pizza.
Sunday, April 22, 2018, Noon – 4 pm Triumph Brewing Company, New Hope, PA
Hard to believe but this year will be the 5th Bucks Bacon & Beer! This popular annual event is co-sponsored by Bucks County Taste and Triumph Brewing Company, and features:
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT bacon, sausage, artisanal cheese, whiskey, hard cider, beer, chocolate, pate, bacon jam, jerky and other delectable foods from local food purveyors.
Also included with admission is a free commemorative pint glass and TWO pints of beer. Noon entry also gets you a discount on our first ever Bucks Bacon & Beer t-shirt.
These are the local food folks coming this year. Oh my!
Bacon Jams The Bent Spoon Bespoke Bacon Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn The Cook & His Books Dad’s Hat Whiskey The Farm Cooking School Flint Hill Farm Folk City Roasters Fulper Family Farmstead Gerome’s Sausages Great Barn Brewery Haring Brothers House of Jerky Offbeat Gourmet Pierre’s Chocolates Sciascia Confections Stone & Key Cellars Cider Two Sisters Canning
Tickets on sale NOW. Don’t wait. We always sell out. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets: $40 for Noon entry, $35 for 2 pm entry.
Bucks County Taste Dinner Club Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATE!
Hamilton’s Grill Room(Sunday, May 20, 2018, 6 pm) Yikes. It’s been two years since we had a wonderful dinner at this favorite. Stay tuned for more details.
Do you enjoy good food? Like meeting new friends? Want to try new restaurants? Get on the Bucks County Taste Dinner Club email list and be the first to know of our coming events.