It’s really starting to feel like spring! Yes, even with the rain. Things are starting to perk up in Bucks County food too. This week, there are tons of classes, a food festival, special dinners, firehouse breakfasts, and more! Read on to start planning your fun.
Classes. Join Jim Hamilton in his studio at 6:30 pm on Thursday evening, April 9, for his Jim Hamilton’s Atelier Cooking Program as he demonstrates his favorite dishes, this month with the help of Hamilton’s Grill Room’s Executive Chef, Mark Miller. The menu for the evening includes Jim Hamilton’s classic paella, Mark’s cod chowder, restaurant style pizza from your home oven, and Jim’s mustard vinaigrette. Laurie Douglas of Laurie’s Chocolates will also be there, serving black cherry balsamic chocolate truffles for dessert.
Casa Casale’s Italian cooking classes continue with their Umbria Cooking Class at 6:30 pm on Thursday, April 9, featuring Gobbi alla 
perugina (cardoons fried & served with meat and tomato sauce), Agnello Arrosto with lentils (lamb roasted with garlic, rosemary, and sage), Spaghetti alla Norcina (served with black truffles sauce lightly kissed with flavors of anchovy and garlic ), and Lover’s lemon-spice cake.
Peeved by deer in your garden? Shady Brook Farm is offering a free deer prevention gardening class, “Oh Deer” with Joanna Flower, at 10 am on Saturday, April 11.
Shady Brook Farm’s post in central bucks, The Market at DelVal, is also offering a free Herb Gardening Class on Saturday, April 11 at 11 am.
Want to be more self-sufficient? Raising your own chickens gives you eggs right in your backyard. Snipes Farm will show you how at their Backyard Chickens Class at 10 am on Saturday, April 11. To register, email colleens@snipesfarm.org.
Meatballs. The Free Library of New Hope Solebury is getting creative with their fundraising. The Meatball Mashup starts at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 14, and involves four area chefs – Max Hansen, caterer and owner of the Carversville Store, DiNapoli Italian Deli at Klines Court in Lambertville, Dish Catering of Frenchtown, NJ, and a local gourmet- preparing their favorite meatball recipes to tempt the palates of diners who will choose the Best Meatball for 2015. The fun takes place at John & Peter’s on Main Street in New Hope. Reservations recommended.
Firehouse Breakfast. Satisfy your craving for a Classic Firehouse Breakfast at the Upper Black Eddy Fire Company this Sunday, April 12 between 7:30 am and 12 pm.
Food Festival. The Philly Farm & Food Festival is at the Convention Center in Philadelphia from 11 am to 4 pm this Sunday, April 12. Hosted by PASA (Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture) and Fair Food, a Philadelphia non-profit dedicated to sustainable agriculture, the event brings two things that Bucks County is great at – fresh, local ingredients and creative chefs, together for a day of food sampling and awesome workshops. We’ve given a run down of some of the fun things to expect here: 2015 Philly Farm & Food Fest.
Planning ahead. The Bucks County Wine Trail tour days aren’t until May, but tickets sell out in advance (the deadline to purchase tickets for the first weekend, the Northern Tour of Bucks County, is May 14). The Bucks County Wine Trail is a self-guided tour that you can take 
year round, but May 17 and May 24 are special. Local chefs and caterers have partnered with participating wineries to offer food samples along with the wine tastings to celebrate the occasion. The trail is split into two parts, the Northern Tour (May 17) and the Southern Tour (May 24). More information here.
There are also special dinners, more classes, wine tastings, and markets going on this weekend, so be sure to check out the rest of our food calendar below!
Here’s what you’ll find at area farmers’ markets: Apples, beets, winter squash, carrots, celeriac (celery root), greens, herbs, kale, micro-greens, mushrooms, napa cabbage, onions, potatoes, rutabaga, salad greens, sweet potatoes, turnips, radishes, and wheatgrass.
Most markets will also have eggs from free-range chickens, grass-fed and pastured meats, preserves, specialty foods, baked goods like breads, cakes, cookies and pastries, cheese and yogurt, cider and juice, sauces locally roasted coffee, and interesting crafts from local artisans. For a list of all farmers’ markets in Bucks and nearby, go to our food guide here.
Enjoy your weekend!
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Thursday, April 9: 
- Community Hero Night – Wycombe Publick House, 1073 Mill Creek Road, Wycombe, PA [4 – 10 pm]
- Happy Hour Raw Bar – DeAnna’s, 54 N.Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ [4:30 – 6:30 pm]
- Coffee Happy Hour – Iron Abbey, 680 Easton Road, Horsham, PA [5 – 7 pm]
- Umbria Cooking Class – Casa Casale, Shop #1, Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA [6:30 – 8:30 pm]
- Jim Hamilton’s Atelier Cooking Class Program – Hamilton’s Grill Room, 8 Coryell Street, Lambertville, NJ [6:30 – 8:30 pm]
- Complimentary Beer Tastings – Iron Abbey, 680 North Easton Road, Horsham, PA [7 – 9 pm]
Friday, April 10:
- Stockton Market – 19 Bridge St., Stockton, NJ [3 – 7 pm]
- Beer Tasting – Phillips’ Fine Wines, 17 Bridge St, Stockton, NJ [4 – 8 pm]
- Happy Hour Raw Bar – Deanna’s, 54 N. Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ [4:30 – 6:30 pm]
- Coffee Happy Hour – Iron Abbey, 680 Easton Road, Horsham, PA [5 – 7 pm]
- Food Truck Fridays: Greek Street – Bucks County Brewery, 31 Appletree Lane, Pipersville, PA [5 – 9 pm]
- Spaghetti Dinner – Delaware Valley Fire Company, Headquarters Road, Erwinna, PA [5:30 – 7:30 pm]
- Prime Rib Night – Carversville Inn, 6205 Fleecydale Road, Carversville, PA [5:30 – 11 pm]
- Music, Pizza & Merlot – Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Rd., Pennington, NJ [6 – 9 pm]
- Wine Tasting for Singles – Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA [7 – 8 pm]
Saturday, April 11:
- Stangl Factory Farmers’ Market – Stangl Factory, 12 Mine Street, Flemington, NJ [9 am – 2 pm]
- Stockton Market – 19 Bridge St, Stockton, NJ [9 am – 4 pm]
- Quakertown Farmers Market – Quakertown Farmers Market, 201 Station Road, Quakertown, PA [9 am – 9 pm]
- “Oh Deer!” with Jeanna Flower (Gardening Class) – Shady Brook Farm, Stony Hill Road, Morrisville, PA [10 – 11 am]
- Wrightstown Winter Farmers Market – Wrightstown Farmers Market, 2203 2nd Street Pike, Wrightstown, PA [10 – 11 am]
- Backyard Chickens – Snipes Farm and Education Center, West Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA [10 am – 12 pm]
- Wine 101: “From Vine to Glass” – Alba Vineyard & Winery, 269 Reigelsville Warren Glen Road, Milford, NJ [10:30 am – 12:30 pm]
- Burpee Home Gardener Series: Easy Herb Gardens – The Market at DelVal, Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA [11 am – 12 pm]
- Sip’n’Soup – Villa Milagro Vineayards, 33 Warren Glen – County Road 627, Finesville, NJ [12 – 4 pm]
- 2012 Southpaw Red Release & Cabot Cheese Pairing – Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ [12 – 5 pm]
- Wine Tasting – Phillips’ Fine Wines, 17 Bridge Street, Stockton, NJ [12 – 6 pm]
- Artist Reception & Food Tasting – The Tubby Olive Doylestown, 6 West State Street, Doylestown, PA [2 – 4 pm]
- Beer Tasting – New Hope Beverage, 6542-K1 Lower York Rd (Logan Square), New Hope, PA [3 – 7 pm]
- Boots, Barks and Bowties Gala – ArtsQuest Center at the Steelstakcs, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA [5 – 9 pm]
- Music, Pizza & Merlot – Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Rd., Pennington, NJ [6 – 9 pm]
Sunday, April 12:
- Breakfast – Upper Black Eddy Fire Co, 1716 Firehouse Lane, Upper Black Eddy, PA [7:30 am – 12 pm]
- Sunday Brunch – The Hearth, 7 East Ferry Street, New Hope, PA [9 am – 3 pm]
- Cheesemaking Doubleheader – Cherry Grove Farm, 3200 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ [10 am – 12 pm]
- Stockton Market – 19 Bridge St., Stockton, NJ [10 am – 4 pm]
- Quakertown Farmers Market – Quakertown Farmers Market, 201 Station Road , Quakertown, PA [10 am – 5 pm]
- Sunday Brunch – The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St, New Hope, PA [11 am – 3 pm]
- Philly Farm and Food Fest – Pennsylvania Convention Center – Philadelphia, Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA [11 am – 4 pm]
- Sip’n’Soup – Villa Milagro Vineayrds, 33 Warren Glen – County Road 627, Finesville, NJ [12 – 4 pm]
- 2012 Southpaw Red Release & Cabot Cheese Pairing – Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ [12 – 5 pm]
- Twisted Vines Bridal Show – Sand Castle Winery, 775 River Road, Erwinna, PA [1 – 4 pm]
- Open Hearth Cooking Class – Historic Craven Hall, 599 Newtown Road, Warminster, PA [1:30 – 4:30 pm]
- A Dummie’s Guide to Wine Tasting – Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA [2 – 3 pm]
- Jazzy Sundays – Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Rd., Pennington, NJ [2 – 5 pm]
Monday, April 13:
- Burger Night – Wycombe Publick House, 1073 Mill Creek Road, Wycombe, PA [4 – 10 pm]
- Coffee Happy Hour – Iron Abbey, 680 Easton Road, Horsham, PA [5 – 7 pm]
- Locals Night – Caleb’s American Kitchen, U.S. 202, New Hope, PA [5 – 10 pm]
- Chef’s Choice Prix Fixe – Hearth, 7 East Ferry Street New Hope, PA [5 – 10 pm]
- Exploration of World Cuisine: Paris Bistro Cooking – Brian’s Restaurant, 9 Klines Court, Lambertville, NJ [5:30 – 9 pm]
- Monday Wine Special plus Surf & Turf – Yardley Inn, 82 E. Afton Ave., Yardley, PA [5:30 – 10 pm]
- Half Price Burgers Night – Continental Tavern, 2 North Main Street Yardley, PA [6 – 10 pm]
- English High Teas at the Inn – The Fox & Hound Inn, West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA [6:30 – 9 pm]
Tuesday, April 14:
- Cheese Steak Night – Wycombe Publick House, 1073 Mill Creek Road, Wycombe, PA [4 – 10 pm]
- Coffee Happy Hour – Iron Abbey, 680 Easton Road, Horsham, PA [5 – 7 pm]
- Lobster Fest – The Buck Hotel, 1200 Buck Road, Feasterville-Trevose, PA [5 – 9 pm]
- Locals Nights – DeAnna’s Restaurant, 54 North Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ [5 – 9:30 pm]
- All-you-can-eat Spaghetti Night – Bell’s Tavern, 183 N. Union Street, Lambertville, NJ [5 – 10 pm]
- Meatball Mashup – John & Peter’s Pub, 96 S. Main Street, New Hope, PA [5:30 – 8 pm]
- Locals Hamburger Night – Carversville Inn, 6205 Fleecydale Road, Carversville, PA [5:30 – 11 pm]
- Prime Rib Night – Hamilton’s Grill Room, Coryell Street, Lambertville, NJ [6 – 8 pm]
- Breaducation – 599 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown, PA [6 – 9 pm]
- Sushi Night in the Wine Cellar – The Inn at Lambertville Station, 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ [6 – 10 pm]
- Food for Thought: Book club – Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S. Main Street, Doylestown, PA [6:15 – 8 pm]
- Sustainable Film Series: Fed Up – Ambler Theater, East Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA [7:30 – 10 pm]
Wednesday, April 15:
- Specialty Keg Tappings – Isaac Newton’s, 18 South State Street, Newtown, PA [12 – 9 pm]
- Pierogy Wednesdays – St. Anne Ukranian Catholic Church, 1545 Easton Road, Warrington, PA [12:30 – 3 pm]
- Wings & Yuengs – Wycombe Publick House, 1073 Mill Creek Road, Wycombe, PA [4 – 10 pm]
- Coffee Happy Hour – Iron Abbey, 680 Easton Road, Horsham, PA [5 – 7 pm]
- Locals Nights – DeAnna’s Restaurant, 54 North Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ [5 – 9:30 pm]
- Free Community Dinner – Christ Community Bible Church, 1830 N. Ridge Rd, Perkasie, PA [5:30 – 6:30 pm]
- Wednesdays for Women at the Hamilton Grill Room – Hamilton Grill Room, 8 Coryell Street, Lambertville, NJ [6:30 – 8:30 pm]
- Home Canning: We’re Jamming – New Hope Solebury High School, West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA [6:30 – 9 pm]
- The Raven Supper Club – Poe Bistro Lounge, 385 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA [6:30 – 10 pm]
- French Wine Dinner – Vintage Grille, 3617 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA [7 – 10 pm]
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