It’s pączki season. This time of year, every bakery across town is competing to win the hearts and minds of Pittsburghers. What is a pączki? This Polish treat is similar to a jelly donut but made with a thicker dough and is fried longer. The traditional pączki is consumed on or before Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) as a delectable treat before a season of fasting.
We are so excited to bring the Oram’s version of the pączki to your front door. Make sure you grab some quickly- supply is limited & pączkis in Pittsburgh tend to go quickly! Interested in paczki history? This Post-Gazette article gives a fun rundown of the sweet treat. Check out the featured products this week to see some other Mardi Gras favorites and some new producers.
Featured & New This Week
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Oram’s Pączki - We will have Lemon & raspberry-filled options. We know you can’t get enough Oram’s!
Fat Cat Chocolates - New to Harvie and a new company, Fat Cat chocolates is creating a name for itself with its versatile and fun flavors - try matcha crisp, potato chip, and espresso flavored chocolate in your box this week.
Doe Run Cheeses- The Farm at Doe Run is one of the top cheesemakers in Pennslyvania and our sourcing manager and in-house cheese expert, Katie Geise, cannot stop talking about how good their cheese is. The farm emphasizes simple and sustainable farming and makes small batches of nationally acclaimed cheeses. This week, look for the hummingbird and the seven sisters.
Fifth Season Bridge City Greens- Read our profile of Fifth Season and taste the delicious crunch of Bridge City Greens in your box this week.
Honey Crisp apples - Staff pick of the week, recommended by Behind the Box Feature, Emily Connelly. In her words- "You can’t find an apple sweeter or tastier than Dawson’s Honeycrisps"
Avocados & Bananas- Our 2 most requested items since we opened it up for members to request products! And we couldn't be more proud of the sourcing behind these fruits. Equal Exchange is an excellent company that works with small farmers and vets the practices behind their operations.
Recipes of the week-
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Winter Greens and Citrus Salad - a delicious way to take advantage of peak citrus season.
King Cake - This king cake is a perfect way to try out some of the Harvie baking staples. Need an excuse to try out some of the freshly ground Frankferd Mills Flour?
Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya- This recipe is an excellent way to get into the Mardi Gras spirit
20 Minute weeknight dinner - Jordan Mason’s 3 cheese pizza with zucchini, lions mane, green onions & basil microgreens.
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Tip of the week
We’ve added some new product tags! Look for “women-owned”, “black-owned”, and “staff pick” tags when you are shopping!
Fifth Season CEO, Austin Webb
Fifth Season is anything but the typical picture of a farm.
As the name suggests, the vertical farm isn’t tied to the weather. Fifth Season, held inside a 60,000-square-foot industrial building in Braddock, grows leafy greens in a highly-controlled environment that allows them to extend Pittsburgh’s salad season.
Vertical farming, a practice that requires less land space by growing crops in vertically stacked layers, has been called the “future of food,” and has been steadily rising in popularity among growers. What sets Fifth Season apart from the rest is their tech: the farm is operated by a combination of robotics and software. The growing room, filled with towers of greens, is monitored and managed by an impressive automated and artificial intelligence system.
Behind the Box
Behind the Box is Harvie’s way of connecting you to the people behind your weekly grocery delivery. Meet Emily Connelly, a member relations specialist with Harvie, who’s a “yinzer through-and-through.” Meet Emily and read about her Harvie story here.
First Week with us?
Welcome, we are so excited to have you! Your first shopping 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 or text us at 412-790-3280.
