Palmyra Real Food Emporium

707 E. Broad St. (at N. Forge Rd. – Rte. 117 Ext.) Palmyra, PA, 17078
  • Welcome to Our Market Providing Locally Grown, Farm-Fresh Food

    Our country is facing a major food crisis. Food quality has steadily been declining since World War II. We're losing farms and farmers at increasing rates and, for all intents and purposes, there is no next generation of farmers. We at the Palmyra Real Food Emporium want to control the quality and availability of our food. The Emporium is our answer to regaining control of our food system.

    Join us in promoting a return to fresh food consumption. We're open Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. And we're on Twitter. Follow us there, too.Tom Maurer, Maywood Farm, Annville, Pa.

  • Catch Wild Salmon!

    Posted By Karen on May 30, 2011

    A new batch of the Kurians’ Glacier Bay Alaska, wild caught salmon has landed!
    Full filets only $13.50/pound — also partial filets and salmon burgers!
    Warning: you may never be able to eat store-bought salmon again!
    Next batch will be late August – get this one while it lasts!

    And don’t miss these new items at the Emporium:
    Applegate frozen organic bacon and hot dogs (including turkey)
    Amande gluten-free almond milk yogurt
    Frozen dessert (non-dairy/gluten-free): Ginger Cookie Caramel, Chocolate Walnut Brownie

    Outdoor Saturday Market Reopens!

    Posted By Karen on May 18, 2011

    Palmyra Producer-Only Farmers Market reopens for its 10th season this Saturday, May 21st!
    8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon — located behind the Borough building (Railroad Ave & Rt 422)
    Produce, free-range meats, dairy (including raw), flowers/plants and more!

    And don’t miss these new items at the Emporium:
    Applegate frozen organic bacon and hot dogs (including turkey)
    Amande gluten-free almond milk yogurt
    Frozen dessert (non-dairy/gluten-free): Ginger Cookie Caramel, Chocolate Walnut Brownie

    Pasta & Sauce 101

    Posted By Karen on April 24, 2011

    Mike Hamilton, CIA grad/caterer/ex-Hershey High teacher, is back from Italy to show us hands-on how to make multiple pastas and sauce from scratch! Two (2) sessions on Saturday, May 7th – 9:30-11:30 and 12:30-2:30.

    PRE-REGISTRATION required: 717-867-2874; 717-813-0860; or at the Emporium. Class is free to Emporium investors; $15 general registration.

    PARTICIPANTS BRING: large mixing bowl, apron — all ingredients will be provided, and will also be available for purchase after class so you can practice at home!

    Emporium Sample Day!

    Posted By Karen on March 20, 2011

    Come on out Saturday, April 2nd from 10-2*, to sample Emporium offerings including:
    * sausage and other grass-fed/free-range meats
    * real milk, yogurts, cheeses
    * crackers & baked goods
    * coffee & tea, vinegars, jellies, dried fruits & nuts

    AND NEW AT THE EMPORIUM: limited production, Lancaster County-made pasta sauces (no fillers, stabilizers, preservatives); and a line of fresh-baked, gluten-free desserts!

    * The Emporium will still be open as usual from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.!

    HELP: What Do I Do With a Whole Chicken?!

    Posted By Karen on February 6, 2011

    Mike Hamilton, caterer and ex-Hershey High teacher, will conduct 3 sessions Friday, 2/25 (10:00-11:30) and Saturday, 2/26 (10:00-11:30 and 12:30-2:00) to help you get 3-4 meals from one chicken! How many of us way over-pay for chicken breasts because we just haven’t been taught the right way to cut a chicken??

    Pre-registration required: $5 registration fee (free for Emporium investors); and reserve your Shady Acres Farm free-range chicken! Respond here (see Contact Us) or call 717-867-2874.

    Please bring: heavy/chef’s knife (sharpened); smaller, thin-bladed knife for boning; apron; cooler/other container for chicken transport

    Optional: fresh/thawed chicken (if not purchasing from Emporium), poultry shears

    Happy New Year!

    Posted By Karen on January 19, 2011

    The Emporium is back with its usual hours for the new year: Fridays 8-6 and Saturdays 8-3!

    While seasonal produce is limited during the winter, we have: apples, squash, greens (e.g. spinach, arugula), potatoes, onions/shallots, mushrooms and organic Florida citrus and avocadoes!

    And, year-’round: grass-fed/free-range beef, chicken, pork, salmon and eggs; raw and processed milk, cheese, yogurt, cream cheese and butter; and a vast array of dried fruits/nuts/mixes, coffees, sweeteners, gluten free and many other specialty items!

    Stay tuned for winter events beginning next month!

    Emporium Holiday Hours, Gift Baskets!

    Posted By Karen on December 19, 2010

    Market hours are backed up a day for both Christmas and New Year’s:
    Christmas — Thu 12/23: 8am to 6pm; Fri 12/24: 8am to 4pm (note extra hour)!
    New Year’s — Thu 12/30: 8am to 6pm; Fri 12/31: 8am to 4pm (note extra hour)!

    Gift baskets in multiple sizes/shapes available: FREE when you buy the contents!
    Mix-match any way you like, or theme (e.g. organic citrus, jellies, gluten-free, Tropic Traditions/non-food)

    Thanks to all 2010 customers for a successful first Market year!
    Karen Green, Emporium Board

    New Emporium Products

    Posted By Karen on December 5, 2010

    - Organic citrus (FL): oranges, tangerines, tangelos, lemons
    - Organic bananas: including cut/frozen for smoothies, baking, etc.!
    - Fresh, local homemade cream cheese: bacon/horseradish, chive, veggie, strawberry
    - Green Acres Farm (Lebco) grass-fed butter; also Organic Valley butter
    - Sandi’s Breads: local, natural, whole grain and cinnamon-raisin (more flavors/grains available)
    - Mrs. Wage’s: all-natural tomato mix for pasta sauce, salsa, even ketchup!
    - Sassy Syrups: all-natural, low-sugar fruit syrups in a variety of flavors
    - Tizane teas (VT): organic, herbal
    - Tropical Traditions: non-toxic, environmentally friendly line of cleaning and personal products!

    Thanks!

    Posted By Karen on November 14, 2010

    Thanks to the many new and current customers attending our fall/winter open house this weekend! We sampled chili, soup, sausage sliders and feta-style and cream cheeses soon to be available. We also got great feedback re: additional items our customers would like to see at Market! Visit us in future weeks: Fridays from 8-6 and Saturdays from 8-3.

    NOTE THANKSGIVING WEEK HOURS: Wed 11/24, 8-6 and Fri 11/26, 8-6 — closed Saturday!

    Hello, Emporium Open House/Festival

    Posted By Karen on November 7, 2010

    Hello, I’m the new/interim administrator, Karen. I helped Tom with the business plan, layout and even initial painting/staining! I’m also helping with the upcoming Open House next Fri/Sat, 11/12-11/13. Anyone who hasn’t been out yet, this is a great opportunity: in addition to the large variety of local/fresh/organic offerings, we’ll be sampling soups and other items made from our products, some of our producers/vendors will be there to meet/discuss, etc. Hope to see you there!