Handmade bagels made with organic ingredients- it doesn't get better than that. Farmer x Baker is a woman-owned, Pittsburgh-based, local organic restaurant & market with a Farmer-Forward menu. Our purchasing team has been searching for months to find some Pittsburgh bagels to fill your boxes and we couldn't be more excited to bring new producer, Farmer x Baker, on board.
Farmer x Baker Founder, Jen Urich, is doing some excellent things in the Pittsburgh Food system. Jen is also owner of Root & Heart Farm and in her farming she follows principles of local, biodynamic, and ethically organic farming. Check out their website, or give them a follow to learn more. Even better, try one of their everything or plain bagels in your box this week!
On Sale
Holiday Sale Items: Forgot to get a gift for someone in your life? While supplies last, our holiday items are on sale for 15% off. Gift sets, turkeys, & more! These holiday specials are timeless and are the perfect birthday gift, New Years gift or employee gift.
Clarion River Organics Red Potatoes: Save $1 on red potatoes this week only
New This Week
Bjorn Qorn - a delicious new snack option, pop-corn with a nutritional yeast twist. Read more about this upstate NY company & Kelder's Farm
Proteins from Birch Creek Farmery- Jowl Bacon, Bacon Ends, Canadian Bacon, Pork Tenderloin, Bacon Thick Cut
Maitake Mushrooms, Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms
Elysian Fields- Lamb Shanks, Boneless Leg of Lamb
Seven Stars Organic Yogurt - a biodynmaic, PA yogurt. Watch out, you may have a new staple!
Lemon Custard Pie, Piebird - a limited time offering, Piebird has whipped up a fantastic creation yet again for Harvie members!
Farmer x Baker- Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese, Vegan Sausage
Recipes of the week
Meatless Monday - Ol' Dirty Sheets veggie burger on Mediterra Challah buns topped with your choice of toppings (this week- Smoked Galen's cheese, Yarnick's ketchup, & Clarion River Sauerkraut). Don't forget the side of turnip fries!
Roasted Leg of Lamb - This easy roasting technique is a jumping off point for flavor. The Birch Creek Farmery Leg of lamb is so flavorful so make sure to not overdo the spices & let the flavor of the meat come through!
Kimchi & Potato Hash with Eggs- This recipe is excellent with Pickled Chef Kimchi, Jubilee Hilltop Eggs and any of our potatoes!
Worcestershire Flank Steak - Keepwell Vinegar's Worcestershire Flank Steak recipe is simple but elegant.
Tip of the week
Did you know you can review your delivery history? This can be a great tool when you are on the move & can't remember what's in your fridge at home!
First Week with us?
Welcome, we are so excited to have you! Your first customization week is an exciting time to try new products and start to find your favorite Pittsburgh brands. These FAQ'S will get you started. Feel free to reach out to our support team at any time with questions- support@harvie.farm.
A Note From Harvie CEO, Simon Huntley
I know a lot of us are thinking about the changes we want to see in 2022 and I hope you consider making Harvie an even bigger part of your food life in the New Year. We believe that Harvie is the best way to buy groceries in Pittsburgh and can become your everyday grocery solution.
I personally made a commitment in 2021 to eat as locally as possible. In July I switched to buying 100% of my groceries from Harvie (except for a few things I can’t get that I’ll buy from Giant Eagle). This has been a huge change in my life in the quality of food I’m eating, the way my body feels, the food my boys are eating, and the way I’m supporting a whole new food system.
It’s simple: the best way to eat healthy and local is to have great food each week in your refrigerator.
Below are a few things you’ve helped to make a reality for your local food system in 2021. We’ve come a long way in the past twelve months, and I look forward to what we’ll build together in 2022.
- You are supporting 175 local farmers and artisans. We put over $1.8 million back into the hands of local farms and artisans in 2021 and expect to do even more this year.
- We have increased the number of items each week from about 150 to almost 500 and growing, so you can get more of your food from Harvie and our trusted farms and artisans.
- Sustainability is an important part of the food system change we’re creating together. You play a critical role in that by allowing us to reuse your Harvie packaging. Please keep returning your box, liners, and ice packs to us.
- Through our partnership with 412 Food Rescue, Harvie donated 17,249 pounds of food to families in need in 2021—that’s 15,681 total meals. Your donated shares helped to make this possible.
- Our Facebook community has grown to over 1,300 members and if you’re not already part of it, I invite you to join. It’s a space where members share their favorite recipes, ask questions, and encourage each other as we all work towards better living through good food. You can join here.
I would love your feedback: how would you like to see Harvie change so you can put more of your grocery budget towards local farmers and artisans?
