Last fall I went apple picking with a friend at Linvilla Orchards, a u-pick farm in Media, PA that also offers hay rides, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, strolling clowns and a cluster of year-round carnival-type food stands. In addition to the u-pick options, they also have a farm market in which they sell produce, jams, jellies, candies and other homey goods.
Last year I picked up a small jar of Buckwheat Honey there. I didn't think much of it other than it was far darker than the other honey options and for some reason that appealed to me. When I got it home, I discovered that it had a deep flavor that was drastically different from your standard grocery store wildflower honey and I was totally hooked. I rationed that jar, making it last nearly nine months before I finally hit the bottom.
On Tuesday Scott and I went out to Linvilla once again, in order to pick apples and film the beginning to the next episode of Slashfood in the Kitchen. After two hours on the farm, we had picked a full bushel of apples and I had dragged him through the market so that I could get another jar of the Buckwheat Honey. I bought a larger jar this year and have already greatly enjoyed it drizzled on top of a bowl of yogurt and homemade apple sauce.
A fraking amazing Battlestar Galactica cake
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Pierogies + cheese + onions + kraut = Parmageddon!
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10-26-2007 @ 4:24PM
Jeff said...
I'm in Northern California and buckwheat honey is available year round in the Farmer's Markets. I always have a jar. It pairs incredibly well with grilled lamb (just drizzle a touch...the depth of the honey pulls the lamb and the grill together), with buckwheat pancakes and a bit of bacon, drizzled lightly on a simple cheesecake, and (believe it or not) southern fried chicken (put a ltlle on your plate and dip away).
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10-26-2007 @ 6:07PM
jerzeetomato said...
Linvilla also makes great pies. I always use them for my holiday pies since they use a Blodgett oven which always does the pastry proud. You can order ahead starting in November.
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10-27-2007 @ 12:24AM
Liz said...
Is there a way to buy this honey online? My husband loves dark honey and I would love to purchase this for him. I work in a bakery where we use honey from around the world but it is too sweet for tea or coffee.
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10-29-2007 @ 10:57PM
Mandy said...
I love Linvilla! My sister would hang out there all the time. We liked to get their pepper and sausage bread. Our mother would always pick up a pie from there because they were delicious. Orchards are my favorite places..
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10-31-2007 @ 4:47PM
samantha said...
i love linvilla, too! i moved out to colorado and my falls haven't been the same without it. i have so many wonderful memories and if anyone gets a chance to go, seize it! happy holidays!
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