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Useable Feast at Noble featuring ROOT
On Tuesday, March 30th, Noble American Cookery on Sansom will host a “Useable Feast” presented by Down to Earth Exhibits and Events. Down to Earth is an event planning company ... Read More
Security and Adventure Redux: Beasts and Men
While humans presently constitute one-half of the Farm's permanent residents (two people, two cats), they are soon to be outnumbered. This is not sci-fi prognostication but a mere expansion of ... Read More
“Security and Adventure”: Adventures in Agronomy Part 1
"Security and adventure might be considered opposites in some situations, but the gardener who raises plants from seeds can experience both..." (The New Seed Starter's Handbook). At the AITA Farm we've ... Read More
Cold nights, sunny days...New Hampshire has begun to shake off its winter torpor. This particular weather pattern is also the harbinger of Maple Sugar season! The expansion and contraction caused by ... Read More
Peter Menzel’s “What the World Eats”
We've spent the last hour poring over a fascinating series on Time's website by the California photojournalist Peter Menzel. In 2005 Menzel took a photographic survey of the diets of ... Read More
Recipe from The Farm: ROOT Vegetable Soup
Blizzard conditions in Philly got you down? Cooped up inside? Oddly enough, the New Hampshire snowline is receding. So instead of shoveling, we celebrated by creating this savory soup. If you've ... Read More
Whole Foods Health Plan – The Whole Answer?
As the obesity pandemic shows no sign of waning and government responses remain ineffectual, local interventions – variously simpleminded, whimsical, and inspired – are proliferating. In particular, John Mackey’s new ... Read More
Denver’s Yelp Elites Celebrate with ROOT
Denver's Yelp Elites gathered this past Saturday at Lala's Wine Bar + Pizzeria for another successful party. Over 130 elite came together and raised $400 for Project Angelheart. Project Angelheart ... Read More
SVF Farm: Saving Heritage Breeds in Newport, RI
Earlier this month the Times printed a feature on the Swiss Village Foundation, a pioneering conservation project located on a historic farm in Newport, RI. The SVF is working to ... Read More
The Making of John & Kira’s Root Chocolates
During our recent collaboration with John & Kira's - Philly local chocolatiers - we got an inside look of how the chocolate making process happens. We've already showed you the ... Read More
Cookies for Grown-Ups: ROOT Gingerbread Variations!
Last night's -4 degree windchill did not put me in the mood to "Carpe P.M." So what better opportunity to do ALL of my Christmas baking? In addition to nut ... Read More
The Compost Crusade Continues: Wilmington’s New Organic Recycling Center!
For those of you who attended the Vermicomposting Event at the Art In The Age Store in November (and those of us who are concerned citizens, interested in reducing our ... Read More
Autumn in New Hampshire: Mulled ROOT Cider
The AITA farm has been creating many adventures for Robin - who bravely moved to (wo)man the land. Farming, fixing, building and working all day will surely make one thirsty ... Read More
AITA Adventures Abroad: Discussing The Farm in Europe
Some entertaining tidbits from my recent trip across the pond...I was surprised and delighted to discover that at least the IDEA of the New American Organic "Farmer" seems to be ... Read More
Vermicomposting at Art in the Age
Vermicomposting at Art in the AgeUrban/Small space composting made easy Interested in greening your life by composting, but not sure how? Come to Art in the Age on November 18th at ... Read More
Blooming Glen Farm - CSA, Farmers’ Markets and Harvest Fests
Tom Murtha and Tricia Borneman have been farming together for seven years and have worked in all avenues of farming in CT, OR, NJ and PA. They have returned to ... Read More
ROOT Mushrooms from Lacroix Restaurant on the 10! Show
Thursday morning, executive chef Jason Cichonski of Lacroix Restaraunt stopped by the 10! show, where he served up, “Smoked Hen of the Woods, Crunchy Mustard Chips and Celery,” featuring a ... Read More
FeelGood Open Call: Meet the Winners!
Several months ago we collaborated with FeelGood, a student-powered business organization working to end world hunger. We had an open call for visual responses to FeelGood related themes (including ending ... Read More
The PA Dutch Inspired Midatlantic - Opened
Daniel Stern's long awaited opening of Midatlantic, finally arrived yesterday. The Science Center at 3711 Market Street (Ground Level) is now the home for " a focus on reinterpreting the ... Read More
PHOTO TOUR: The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Common Ground Fair!
En route to The MOFGA Common Ground Fair... Maine is more sparse than New Hampshire (if you can believe it!). Great, vast old properties like this one... Walking with the crowds across ... Read More
Olden Days Are Here Again: Woodstove 101
Over the past two weeks, temperatures have dropped well into the 30's at night! Luckily, I have welcomed a new tenant into my home...a refurbished Vermont Castings "Vigilant" Woodstove! She's a ... Read More
In the Kitchen with ROOT: Rust ‘n’ ROOT Cupcakes
ROOT + dessert. I am in love. Our good friend at Foodaphilia, E, has crafted up a cupcake recipe using ROOT in a Red Velvet cake with the traditional cream cheese ... Read More
The maple trees are blushing red everywhere you look. Mornings and evenings are chilly and crisp. And so we celebrate the advent of autumn in New England with warm mulled ... Read More
TOMORROW: Maxim’s Taste of Philadelphia
Head out to Derek's in Manayunk tomorrow (Wednesday) night at 7pm for an impressive array of local cuisine. You'll be in good hands with executive chef Derek Davis at the ... Read More
In the Kitchen with ROOT: QBBQ and Tequila
Old City BBQing masters at QBBQ and Tequila won two first places at the 3rd Annual Rib Off last Saturday. Those two prize-winning dishes just so happened to be made ... Read More
ROOT & Maine ROOT: A Mix n’ Match Made in Heaven (aka New England)
Call me a hopeless romantic, but I've always secretly retained this idea that Prince Charming actually existed. And furthermore, that Prince Perfectly-Chiseled-Cheekbones-Who-Is-Also-An-Able-Carpenter, my island in an ocean of worldly chaos, ... Read More
A Full Plate 3rd Annual Rib Off - ROOT and Ribs
The Full Plate Rib Off this year was an absolute success! Close to 600 people lined up and piled into the street where the professionals and ameteurs were grilling, smoking ... Read More
FARMERS MARKET FINDS: Homemade Root Beer on Rittenhouse!
While browsing the farm stands that line the north side of Rittenhouse every Saturday, I stumbled upon some homemade root beer! You can't do much better than homemade Pennsylvania Dutch ... Read More
ROOT Recipe of the Week: The Govenor’s Garden
Colonial New England was known for its love of gardens. The first governor of Massachusettes Bay Colony planted a garden on Conant's Island in Boston and it was coined "The ... Read More
“Livestock” Update: Ah, The Circle of Life!
Chai caught her first mouse last week. This event was the source of great pride, as well as confusion (on both Chai and my own parts). At 10-weeks old, Chai was ... Read More
The Beginning of a Beautiful Organic Garden at The Farm
A Nursery (no pun intended) Rhyme for Tamworth, NH Robin, RobinAccustomed to bloggin'How does your garden grow?With blisters and sweatIn a rivuletAnd hours of roto-tillingAll in a row -------------------------- Reading, Riting, and 'Rithmetic ... Read More
ROOT Entertaining Tip: Sweet Organic Mixers!
This has been an AWESOME shopping week for me. (Whodathunk, all the way up here!) On Tuesday, I visited Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a historical seaside town with a KILLER health ... Read More
FARMERS MARKET FINDS: Mint Tea and Mini Shoofly Pie!
While we can't all be as fortunate as Robin, all hope is not lost. We can still enjoy farm-fresh veggies, even in the city. It's still open-air market season after ... Read More
An Evening of Perfect ROOT Pairings at ALFA
Alfa was packed to the gills last night with Philadelphians eager to be regaled with five ROOT-infused courses and five complementary ROOT cocktails. From the ROOT-cured gravad amuse bouche to ... Read More
A Week of Farm Firsts: Zucchini, Compost Heaps, and Pigs
This is a week of firsts. I think my farming cherry (tomato) has been officially popped. The squash I planted outside my kitchen door, after a long hard, fruitless and rainy ... Read More
In the Kitchen with ROOT - Seared Scallops from Chef Sean Ford
ROOT is not only meant for sipping neat or in cocktails. The complex flavor of this unique liquid can be used for culinary experimentation. Chef Sean Ford - the creator ... Read More
ROOT Recipe of the Week: Bomba Shack
Lauren Phillips of Alfa Bar and Restaurant created this delish ROOT cocktail for the competition at Silk City. The Bomba Shack wil now be part of the first course pairing at ... Read More
Is there anything better than a refreshing Root Cocktail? Probably not, but ribs are a close second! So why not enjoy both classic American creations at A Full Plate's third ... Read More
What to do with our harvest of raspberries?! Freeze em? Dry em? Put em in a pie? I thought I'd try my hand at making jam without fancy canners or machines. ... Read More
MONDAY: Fall Veggie Garden Workshop!
This Monday from 6:30 to 8pm, horticulturalist Sally McCabe will be talking city gardens--more specifically, fall-vegetable city gardens. So come out to Philadelphia Community College and learn about plant selection, ... Read More
PA Dutch Festival: Come and Gone
Beautiful weather arrived alongside the horses and buggies last Thursday for the 20th annual Pennsylvania Dutch Festival. While farm animals and bluegrass music filled the 1100 block of Arch Street, ... Read More
SATURDAY: Lancaster County Comes to Philly!!
Gone are the days when one would need to make the hour-and-a-half drive to Pennsylvania Dutch Country to pick up authentic handmade quilts, wooden toys, and shoofly pie. Well, gone ... Read More
Upcoming Event: ROOT Tasting Dinner
Come Tuesday August 25th, Art in the Age will be pairing up with ALFA Restaurant & Bar for a ROOT Tasting Dinner. Alfa's Executive Chef Sean Ford will present five ... Read More
ROOT Entertaining Tip: The Mighty Mason Jar
So we've been touting the creation of innovative, super-cerebral, mixologist-formulated cocktails. And most, if not all of these uber-savvy beverages have appropriate corresponding glassware. Well, what if you want to pare ... Read More
ROOT Cocktail Competition - Check Out What You Missed!!
A grand time was had by all in Silk City's newish Beer Garden on Tuesday evening. 14 bartenders from some of Philly's finest watering holes signed up to shake, mix ... Read More
A ROOT Cocktail Champion is Crowned!
After a grueling hours-long battle under the stars at Silk City’s outdoor garden last night, a sole ROOT Cocktail Champion finally emerged: Kate Loeb from the recently reopened Oyster House. Judges ... Read More
ROOT Cocktail of the Week: Tsunami
While this perfect summertime cocktail may not cause destruction in mere seconds, it will definitely have you feeling its effects. There are many variations of the 'tsunami’ cocktail but the ... Read More
AGRO-FABulous: Agriculture Enters The Discourse of Site-Specific Installation
WATCH OUT CHRISTO & JEANNE-CLAUDE! I'm coming down the tracks with a 4 foot long roll of white, gauzy fabric! I'm ready to wrap the immediate landscape like you've never ... Read More
ROOT Entertaining Tip: Show Off Your Green Thumb with Savory Herb Garnishes!
'Tis the season for fresh EVERYTHING, especially fresh herbs. Many savory varieties can be grown in pots or in a windowbox (living in a city is NOT an excuse!). Seasonal summer ... Read More
The ‘Noble’ Way of Dining and Drinking
In pursuit of fresh food and creating a genuine smile, Noble: An American Cookery, is going above and beyond the standards of restaurant fare and drinks. Inside the decor is rustic ... Read More
Daniel Stern To Tackle Pennsylvania Dutch Cuisine
As former executive chef at Le Bec Fin and chef/owner of Gayle, Daniel Stern's already seen his share of success in the city of brotherly love. Now he's making headlines ... Read More
More Philly Bars Jumping on The ROOT Wagon!
Four fine food (tongue-twsiter!) establishments have jumped on the ROOT wagon! Yee-haw. We are proud to announce the following new friends of ROOT: Positano Coast (Old City)Alison Two (Fort Washington)Eulogy (Old ... Read More
One of the coolest things about the summer (not literally) is the hay season. For years, a local farmer has planted, fertilized, and harvested 3 hay fields on the property ... Read More
New Philly Hotspot: P.Y.T. at The Piazza Features ROOT Beer Float
P.Y.T., the new & delicious brainchild of Paper Street's Tommy Up, is featuring a ROOT-spiked Old Fashioned Root Beer Float on the menu! Located on the ground floor of The ... Read More
Farm Happenings: Electricity, Eggs, & Chard!
The rain in New Hampshire falls mainly on the... Everywhere. All the time. Non-stop... Since I arrived. But no use crying over spilled precipitation. Onward & upward! I've been delighted by the following items ... Read More
ROOT Presents…The Mixology Men of Southwark Restaurant
Before departing from the great city of Philadelphia, I had the pleasure of spending a Sunday afternoon in the company of two fine gents in an equally fine setting in ... Read More
60th Annual Kutztown Folk Festival
You have until Sunday to visit America’s oldest continuously operated folklife festival! With everything from 19th century crafts and foods to historical reenactments and authentic American Folk music, the Kutztown Folk ... Read More
The second annual MojitoFEST saw G Lounge packed with mojito experts and aficionados last Wednesday night. While most vendors and Mojito-Olympics contestants were serving up tantalizing twists on the classic ... Read More
Art in the Age’s ROOT is now available in PA liquor stores and fine drinking establishments! The first truly authentic American liqueur since the pre-Prohibition era, ROOT is a certified organic ... Read More
ROOT Now For Sale Online at HITIMEWINE.com!
Breaking news! Art In The Age ROOT, the first truly authentic American liqueur since the Pre-Prohibition Era, is now available for purchase online from HITIMEWINE.com. CLICK HERE to purchase! $38.99 per 750mL ... Read More
Online Locavore Resource: RegionalBest.com!
For those of us who lead hyper-busy lives in an urban environment, eating local is not always simple or convenient. Saturday mornings are for sleeping in after a week from ... Read More
I am psyched to start composting for my future vegetable garden! I can have the satisfaction of reducing my contribution to the overflowing landfills of the world by turning trash ... Read More
A New, New Hampshire Life: Looking Forward
As a foil to my previous list of things to miss about urban living in Philadelphia, I present a modest pictorial list of what I am anticipating this summer and ... Read More
Come Visit Art in the Age at the Headhouse Farmer’s Market
Don't fret if you missed out on sampling Wild Flour Bakery's delicious spiced raisin quickbread with ROOT-marinated raisins last time around. You'll have another chance this Sunday! We'll be at ... Read More
Forbidden ROOT and ROOT Miner and Shoo Fly Pie, Oh My!
Local press were recently treated to an evening of tasty new offerings at the store. Nick, the mixological maestro from Apothecary, debuted three new drinks: Forbidden ROOT, ROOT Miner, and ... Read More
GUEST BLOG IIII: The Adventures of Andy Bowness - Reading Terminal Market!
Being British, to me a market is a place stallholders compete to shout the loudest about their extremely reasonably priced, if rather ripe, fruit. Sure, we get farmers markets every ... Read More
To Market, To Market: Wild Flour Bakery’s ROOT Raisin Bread Is A Success!
This Sunday, bright-eyed marketgoers sampled a new treat created especially for Art In The Age by local bakery artisans, Wild Flour Bakery! The sun smiled upon the cobblestone streets for ... Read More
THIS SUNDAY: Art In The Age ROOT Treats Debut at Headhouse Farmer’s Market!
Join Art In The Age at Headhouse Farmer's Market this Sunday, May 10 from 10am until 2 pm. Over 30 vendors will air their edible offerings along 2nd Street, between Pine ... Read More
Michael Tortorello of the New York Times penned a pooey article two days ago. Literally. "The Manure Chronicles," a rather awesome op-ed piece, examined Tortorello's exploits into the land of home gardening, ... Read More
Windowbox Greens: Making the Most of Your Soil!
Don't let an urban backyard stop you from harvesting homegrown greens for your dinner table! Check out this awesome, space-saving way to grow lettuce right out of a windowbox, along with ... Read More
For everyone who has stopped into the store and asked about all those bottles of mysterious brown liquid in the apothecary case... GET THEE TO 116 NORTH THIRD STREET TONIGHT and ... Read More
MAY CONTEST: Enter To Win A Farm Friendly Grab Bag!
Starting May 1, sign up for the mailing list (up and to the left of this page), for a chance to win a grab bag full of farm friendly goodies! ... Read More
New Documentary In The Works: Michael Pollan’s “The Botany of Desire”
Thanks to this awesome event, I am now the bearer of great news! Two nights ago, in a small theater in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood, Michael Pollan, bestselling author and ... Read More
INTERVIEW: Michael Grady Robertson of Queens County Farm Museum!
all images from queensfarm.org Last month, The New York Times featured the work of Michael Grady Robertson, the Agricultural Director at Queens County Farm Museum. Historically, the 47-acre farm has remained ... Read More
INTERVIEW: Dr. Brent Ridge & Josh Kilmer-Purcell, The Farmers of Beekman 1802
(all images from Beekman1802.com) SHOPPING LIST: - Luscious goat milk soaps - Seeds for bountiful (and Presidential) harvests - Hand-woven linens - Sagacious gardening tips - Anecdotes of the trials & joys of farm life --------------------------------------------- All of ... Read More
LAST CHANCE: Sign Up for AITA & LFFC Farmshare!
Art In The Age Of Mechanical Reproduction invites Old City neighbors and residents of Philadelphia to participate in Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, a local farmshare program, hosted at our storefront ... Read More
Beekman 1802 & Art In The Age: The Seeds of Democracy
We are veritably tickled over the arrival of new products from Beekman 1802, especially our new shipment (read: future harvest) of flower and vegetable seeds! All of the Beekman 1802 products ... Read More
Find The Farmer: A Large Step for American-Kind
A recent NY Times article brought a very awesome resource to my attention... FINDTHEFARMER.com The idea of "traceability" is a hot topic in foodie, consumer culture, and now political spheres! Josh Durf, ... Read More
OUTRAGE: Burger King Studio & Have It Your Way Tees
Burger King has launched an artist apparel collaboration program. The title? Burger King Studio. The line? Have It Your Way Tees. Yes. You heard me correctly... Burger.King.Studio. This is the bane of my ... Read More
A Look At Brooklyn’s “Hipstavores”
Photo: NYT The New York Times had an interesting piece the other day examining the culinary movement taking place in Brooklyn. Comprised of a community of individuals with an affinity ... Read More
Oh, For The Love of Gluttony! The Art of Cooking: The First Modern Cookery Book
Maestro Martino of Como is known as the world's first "celebrity chef" and considered by some to be The Father of Italian Cooking. He lived and cooked in the 15th ... Read More
URBAN FARMING RESOURCE: PoultryOne
Interested in egg-farming? Want to know more about current trends in chicken/geese/duck caretaking? Look no further! PoultryOne to the rescue! According to the website... "The simple mission of poultryone.com is to make ... Read More
With the booming popularity of organic products, some less than genuine ones are bound to end up on store shelves (take a look here to see how Wal-Mart has mislead ... Read More
INTERVIEW: Slap Jack Candy Proprietress, Mary Jane Chavez!
Whether it was childhood memories or the need for a sugar fix, we just HAD to get our hands on some of Mrs. Benner's Own Made Slapjack Candy here at ... Read More
UPDATE: Philadelphians For Egg Farming!
Last week, we shed some light on an important rallying point for concerned Philadelphians: Bringing EGG FARMING (& Chicken-Keeping) to The City of PHILADELPHIA! We now have an AWESOME original ... Read More
JOIN THE CAUSE: Philadelphians For Egg Farming!
At Art In The Age, we are advocates of eating, buying, growing, and producing the items we consume locally. We believe in knowledgeable consumption and supporting the local Philadelphia/Pennsylvania economy. ... Read More
The Franklin Fountain: History, Antiques & Delectable Confections…Just Around The Corner!
Brothers Ryan and Eric Berley serve far more than beverages at the magical Franklin Fountain in Old City. Pennsylvania history experts, rare antique purveyors, and delightful intellectuals - The proprietors ... Read More
West Philly’s Local 44 Makes Bellies Happy
This weekend, I had the pleasure of eating at Local 44, a beer bar and eatery in West Philly. Considering it was around four in the afternoon, the crowd gathered ... Read More
HAPPY INAUGURATION DAY! Today heralds the start of a new era in American politics. With the changing political atmosphere, many citizens have renewed hope for change across all areas of ... Read More
Fun Times At Earth Bread + Brewery
Last night I trekked over to Mt. Airy to check out the special PBC night at Earth Bread + Brewery. It was much more crowded than I'd anticipated (always a ... Read More
Go To This: PBC Takes Over Earth Bread + Brewery
Pizza and beer lovers rejoice! This Thursday from 6:30-9:30, the Philadelphia Brewing Company will be taking over Earth Bread + Brewery in Mt. Airy. PBC's own Chris Morris and ... Read More
WHO I’M DYING TO MEET: Backyard Economists Harriet & Marge of PRESERVE, Portland
Last week I was tipped off to PRESERVE, a Portland-based coalition of two women on an urban farm, Harriet Fasenfest and Marge Braker. The goal of PRESERVE is "to educate ... Read More
LFFC & AITA Community Supported Agriculture Program: SIGN UP!
Art In The Age Of Mechanical Reproduction invites Old City neighbors and residents of Philadelphia to participate in Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, a local farmshare program, hosted at our storefront ... Read More
RECIPE & INTERVIEW: Jersey Blush Sauce with Local Ingredients
Culinary Institute of America Chef Daniel McDowell offers an easy recipe for a savory blush sauce, using local Jersey produce to complement the basics. He also talks frankly about the practice ... Read More
Celebrate “A Very Kensington Christmas” with InLiquid & Greensgrow!
This Sunday is your last chance to celebrate and shop for the holidays with InLiquid and Greensgrow Farms. At a loss for the last few people on your gift list? ... Read More
A Christmas Market of Pennsylvania German Folk Art
After recovering from the tryptophan intake of this week...hit the road and take a tour next weekend (Dec. 6 & 7)! Three Pennsylvania preservation societies will open their doors and air ... Read More
Greensgrow Farm is going WHOLE HOG for End-of-Season Event!
Greensgrow Farm, an experimental urban nursery and produce market in the Kensington neighborhood of Philly, is an incredible tale. Beginning with the success of a hydroponic lettuce crop in 1998, ... Read More
“SNAP” SHOT: The Most Versatile Tableware Ever Designed
Alas! Here are more items for my metaphorical contemporary home from Rose and Radish. Currently coveting the following goods designed by Adrea Schwab for Inv/Alt Design... 1. Snap Cups 2. Snap Wine ... Read More
Incredible Edible Movable Type?!
Looking to capture a designer or printmaker's heart this holiday season? Besides an Art in the Age T-shirt, perhaps the way to tickle their fancy is through the sweet tooth! ... Read More
