Summer 2015 Issue

Last Updated June 01, 2015
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Summer 2015 Edible Philly Cover

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

AT THE TABLE: SUMMER IN THE CITY

It’s that time of year when, at any given moment, it seems like half of Philadelphia has fled to the Shore. My Facebook feed fills with photos of friends’ toes in the sand, umbrella drinks and cresting waves.

I don’t have a beach house, but I welcome the change of season all the same. For me, summer means a less congested city, easier parking, and breezing into almost any restaurant or bar I want to visit without having to elbow my way through a mob. It’s the perfect time of year to try out a buzzed-about restaurant.

Clearly, there is no better time to cook and eat local fruits and vegetables. Every few weeks a new crop hits its peak, and it’s a race against the calendar to eat all the perfect asparagus, strawberries and tomatoes before they fade for another whole year. Some of us visit one of our many farmers’ markets (guide on page 16) while others open a weekly CSA box; there are more ways to get your hands on local foods than ever before.

Everyone has a favorite seasonal food, but I think we can all agree that peaches are one of summer’s best treats. And Carrie Havranek explores the local orchard growing the sweetest, most succulent peaches of them all (page 18). These beauties are really worth seeking out.

Even if you spend the summer, like me, mostly city-bound, it’s good to know a short getaway is always close at hand. Barely an hour away, Atlantic City is a beach destination you pop in on when you have a free afternoon. Our Road Trip piece gives you options to enjoy AC regardless of your budget (page 42).

Wherever you find yourself this time of year, try to remember how quickly the summer will pass by. Appreciate the long daylight hours and bright sunshine before they disappear again. And, above all else, try to eat as many ripe tomatoes as you can!

Joy Manning, Editor

Summer Checklist

Blackberry Mint Ice Cream
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A-Treat Soda, A Proustian Pleasure

Drinking A-Treat
The last taste of childhood summers brings back memories of the iconic Lehigh Valley brand A-Treat.

Picking the Perfect Peach

Picking Peach
Imagine the quintessential peach. It bears a bit of a blush, with a sunny yellow background. It’s symmetrical, about the size of a baseball, with a sweet smell. It yields to the gentle press of your...

The Start-Up Creamery

Stefanie Anstatt making cheese
Stefanie Angstadt is the solo owner of Valley Milkhouse, a startup creamery in the town of Oley in Pennsylvania’s Berks County.

A Mushroom Grows in Philly

Shitake Mushrooms
Mycopolitan Mushroom Company turns the basement of an auto-parts factory into a thriving farm.

Schooled on Farming

Jim Wertman on his tractor
From the battlefield to the cornfield, soldiers are coming back to the land Jim Wertman is itching to get his hands dirty. The retired U.S...

Cookshelf: Ashley Lomery & Kevin Lisewski

Ashley Lomery & Kevin Lisewski
Cooking has always been integral for South Philly couple, Ashley Lomery & Kevin Lisewski.

California, Philly-Style at West Philly’s Taco Angeleno

Vanessa Jerolmack of Taco Angeleno
Pull up a bench. West Philly’s Taco Angeleno is dishing up a taste of LA.

Road Trip: A High-Low Guide to Atlantic City

Atlantic City, NJ
Say what you will about Atlantic City—but please be nice. This beachside resort often has rough times during the colder months, but it...

Burpee's Hometown Headquarters

Burp's Seeds Grow
Right about now, home gardeners are finally getting to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of their labors as they harvest what they planted earlier this year.

Simple Recipes for Tomatoes

Tomatoes
Simple Tomato Recipes for the summer that will have you craving juicy, red tomatoes all summer long.

Scholl Orchards Peach Cobbler

Scholl Orchards Peach Cobbler
Utilizing fresh peaches, nothing says summer dessert more than a peach cobbler.

Saffron Frozen Yogurt

Saffron Frozen Yogurt
During the summer heat, we could all use a cool-down treat. This saffron frozen yogurt is refreshing and is best topped with pizzelles and ground cardamom.

Carnitas Tacos

Carnitas Tacos
Adapted from Vanessa Jerolmack’s recipe, these delicious carnitas tacos are best served with soft corn tortillas, salsa and topped with Curtido.

Curtido (Salvadoran Slaw)

Curtido
This delicious slaw is the finishing touch for carnitas tacos. Serve the tacos on soft corn tortillas and add salsa as desired.

Home Sweet Honey

Home Sweet Honey
Honey from the Philadelphia Bee Co. is not only local to the city, but to your very own neighborhood. Every jar is labeled with the hive of origin’s zip code, cross-streets, and surrounding zip...

Crisp & CO. Pickles Innovate the Pickling Process

When it comes to small-batch pickles, Tom Peter of Crisp & Co. thinks big. From his Hockessin, Delaware, workshop, he brines local vegetables while dreaming up ambitious new pickling projects. Take,...
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