No Tricks Just Treats
This autumn, don't miss even one of these fabulous flavors, all made or grown by one of the women shaping Philly’s food scene.
AURORA GRACE MACARONS
What’s not to love about Aurora Wold’s lemon buttercream sandwiched between poppy seed cookies? Find them at the Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market and look out for Wold’s storefront opening this fall. Aurora Grace, 517 S. 5th St. (coming soon), auroragracechocolates.com
TULSI BITTERS
Tulsi is an herb used in traditional medicine. Tooth of the Lion Farm & Apothecary mixes it with other herbs to make bitters that are said to promote digestion and stress relief. Buy it at the Rittenhouse and Bryn Mawr farmers’ markets. toothofthelion.com
ALICE WALKER LATTE
In honor of Alice Walker, baristas at Franny Lou’s pour frothy whole milk over organic matcha, fair-trade vanilla and sugar. The drink is topped with lavender to represent The Color Purple. Franny Lou’s Porch, 2400 Coral St., 215.739.2357, frannylousporch.org
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GONGURA
This sour, leafy green is a type of hibiscus. It’s used to make a South Indian spicy chutney. Tasneem Khalid grows the vegetable at Green Zameen. It’s available in the fall until the first frost at the Headhouse Farmers’ Market. greenzameen.wordpress.com
FIFTH OF A FARM FIG JAM
Fifth of a Farm Creations’ Francisville fig jam is available only in late summer and early fall, when figs are in peak season. Available at rotating farmers’ markets; see calendar at fifthofafarm.com.
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MAITAKE MUSHROOMS
Known as Hen of the Woods in the U.S. and Signorina (unmarried woman) in Italy, these ‘shrooms are delicious cooked until its curly tips are brown and crisp. Find them at your favorite farmers’ market.
