Sunny Meadow Foods

After reading about this business in the newspaper I decided to check it out for myself. They specialize in grass fed products and practically all their food comes from different Amish vendors. Some come from Volant, PA, Others in Millersburg, Ohio and Walnut Creek, Ohio, and still others come from Lancaster County.Upon entering to your right is a large freezer with grass fed meats from Jersey Farm in New Wilmington, PA. In addition to ground beef you will find steaks, London broil, ribs, and a variety of roasts.Directly ahead of you is a large refrigerator consisting of cheeses made from the milk of grass fed cows. 2 pounds of slabbed rolled butter, various yogurts and a choice of pasteurized or non homogenized milk which come from Hartzler dairy farm in Wooster, Ohio. The milk is sold in half gallon sizes. In addition the refrigerator had fully baked Amish pies both small, large and sugar free.On another shelf I saw a nice selection of Amish baked goods which included your familiar cookies and chocolate gobs which resemble a chocolate cake with filling in it. One of the items pointed out to me was the cinnamon buns from Walnut Creek. I had been to Walnut Creek years ago so I know their stuff is very good.In a back room they sell mostly dry goods. Some of these goods are available upon request but you can get Amish jams, noodles, buckwheat and regular pancake mixes. Some of the items are gluten free and noted as such.I got an opportunity to speak to the owner Traci Maga and learned that their grand opening with samples is scheduled for July 11th. Every Sat however, they do offer samples of their cheeses to try. I inquired about Amish bread but learned they don't stock it anymore since it is not in much demand. They do carry Cellone's bread which is just for convenience sake along with a few other things you can find at just about any grocery chain store.They are not allowed to cut the cheeses on site so you would have to do that at home. The food is pricey however, the trade-off comes in not having to waste gas and wear and tear on your car to drive out to these places and risk spoilage on the return trip.Speaking to Traci did encourage me to try the nonhomgenized milk since it has more nutrients in it. I did purchase a couple of frozen grass fed ready made burgers which I'll make this weekend,a bag of their honey almond cereal which is very much like granola, a small apple pie and a chocolate gob. I tasted both the cereal and a little of the chocolate gob and believe me they were so good as I remember them.I'm a big fan of Amish food and I find this store a welcome addition to the Pittsburgh area. It is an easy exit off Rt 30 W just as you get off the parkway headed towards the airport. Make a right and you are there. The lot is small but plan to return and try out some of their other offerings.