The pie was originally a Christmas pie and was prepared in an oblong shape to mimic the creche, or the manger upon which the Baby Jesus lay. Three spices were used in honor of the three gifts of the The Magi (Three Wisemen).

As October is National Seafood Month, we are offering many deals on the most popular seafood products packaged in either retail bags, or in boxes by the bulk. Take a look at this month’s special “Q Deals.”

Quaker Valley Foods has been proudly celebrating the diversity of our employees for more than 45 years, as well as the diversity of our customers. We supply beef, veal, chicken, turkey, duck, pork, lamb, goat, seafood, and a wide assortment of deli products. Additionally, we have an extensive selection of Halal products.

National Seafood Month was proclaimed by Congress over 30 years ago to recognize one of this country’s oldest industries. Today, the seafood industry employs more than 250,000 people and adds over $60 billion to the US economy.

AG America notes that the United States is the third largest producer and consumer of pork. Additionally, pork is the number one meat consumed in the US. 

Fall is traditionally the most popular time of the year to feast on this favorite comfort meal, the reason this treat is celebrated on the first full day of autumn.

Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the bells of his church as a call to arms. This action is credited with igniting the Mexican War of Independence. It was Mexico’s “shot heard ‘round the world.”

 In 1862, an Italian from Milan first developed the term Wiener Schnitzel. Forty-three years later, the Figlmüller Restaurant opened in Vienna and is today credited with being the original home of the Wiener Schnitzel as we know it today.

Labor Day is one of the most popular days in the year to celebrate a barbecue with family and friends.

Quaker Valley Foods sells a large variety of foods that are suitable for virtually any holiday. We sell domestic and imported beef, chicken, turkey, duck, pork, goat, mutton, an extensive supply of seafood, and just about all of the deli products you could need.