Gilda's Biscotti Inc.

Working Locally!

We never take quality lightly. 

That's why we've teamed up with a local gentleman farmer, literally 2 miles from the shop, to supply us with all of our eggs for the production of Gilda's Biscotti.

The JWG Smith Farm is home to 600 'Rhode Island Reds' that keep thousands of the most beautiful fresh brown eggs flowing to our bakery. There is no comparison to the freshness of the eggs the 'girls' give me each week and we've included a couple of pictures to prove it.

I am proud to know where our eggs are coming from, how the hens are treated and that we've supported a local farmer along the way. 

Thanks Ladies! Your efforts are appreciated!

 
 
 
 
 
     

Philadelphia's Grid Magazine features Gilda's Biscotti.

Grid Magazine issues its Annual Food Guide and Gilda's Biscotti makes the grade!

A big thank you to Grid. Great work promoting Philadelphia's Local Food Movement! 

Download Gildas from localfoodguide_2011_issuu

 

My Girl Quasie.

 
My dear one, Quasie, a Blue Andalusian hen, hence the blue legs, getting her daily bit of pampering. As a small chick she jammed her neck and has been somewhat crooked ever since. I handled her the most, thinking I could massage her neck back into joint, but with no success. However, that regular handling has made us thick as thieves and she stands as the "informant" of the flock, letting me know when the water is low, the coop needs a litter changing and when Roman the Rooster is getting out of hand.

Blue Andalusians are a Spanish breed and on the recovery list. Their colors vary from black to "splash", mostly white with splashes of gray, like Quasi and her sister Cecilia.

For more on this breed check out 

http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/Day-Old-Baby-Chicks/Blue-Andalusian-p357.aspx

 

 

 

Philly Homegrown Edible Gift Guide Gives The Local Bounty Low-Down!

A terrific spot on Channel 10! Today Show, shining a light on some great local gift giving ideas!

Nice work Philadelphia!

 

http://www.phoodie.info/2010/12/10/philly-homegrown-edible-gift-guide-gives-the-local-bounty-low-down/