Saturday, November 7, 2015, 9:00am to 12:00 noon
Mercy Health Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.
We are a Bridge Card Market!
If you “like” us, “share” us with your friends!
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New website is up! http://www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org/
New! Northern Naturals of Kaleva
Get ready for delicious-ness! Little Red Organic Farm is bringing half-gallons of Certified Organic Apple Cider from their neighbors up in Kaleva, the Northern Naturals LLC. You can read more about the company in a great article here:http://mynorth.com/2015/09/hard-cider-in-northern-michigan/
Thanks John & Kate!
Little Red Organics of Freesoil
Along with our own organic veggies, we’re bringing ½ gallons of Certified Organic Apple Cider from our neighbors up at Northern Naturals!
Leaf Lettuces
Scallions
Winter Squash
Brussels Sprouts
Cilantro
Parsnips
Beets
Northern Naturals Cider
Potatoes – russet and white
Parsley
Kale
Panhead and Storage Cabbage
Napa Cabbage
Daikon Radish
Watermelon Radish
Salad Turnips
Spinach
Broccoli
Carrots
Garlic
Shallots
Pea, Sunflower Shoot
Cat Grass!
* Bulk pre-ordering. We cannot fill orders placed at markets on the same day, preordering is essential.
Garlic – 3# case $24
Seed Garlic – 3# German Red $36
Shallots – Grade,Large 5# case $12
email, call or text 765-490-2703 or info@littleredorganics.com
Mund Farm of Rothbury
Certified Organic apples from Hackert Family Farm (Ludington)
A reminder for those folks that placed orders…please bring your containers to transfer the apples and many thanks!!
For this Saturday, I will have Ida Reds available in small quantities as well as 1/2 bu @ $13 (Approx. 21 lbs); 1 bu @ $20 (Approx. 42 lbs); Please bring your own containers to switch over from my baskets.
NOTE: If you can’t make it to the market, please email me at grmund@aol.com to place an order (Min ½ Bu) and will arrange a time for delivery.
Ida Red:
Sweetly tart, firm and juicy. Flesh sometimes tinted rosy pink. Stores well.
Good for eating, cooking, baking, salads and freezing. Makes a beautiful pink applesauce when cooked with skins on.
Wild Earth Chocolate of Muskegon
This week, we are working on 80% dark chocolate sweetened with D-ribose as the sweetener, for a big boost of calm energy right to your cells. D-ribose is a sweet supplement that is used for heart, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia patients to help them regain their cellular energy, so they can begin to move again. Move it or loose it.
We will be offering:
Heart Chocolate
Chocolate drizzled popcorn
Chocolate drizzled popcorn with Pecans
Buckwheaties (Kale, Buckwheat & Sunflower Seeds)
Pineapple Pecan Clusters
Walnut Raisin Clusters
Cacao Beans
Cacao Nibs
Cacao Powder
Cacao Butter
Bloom Ferments Kombucha
Bloom will be at the market with growlers ($20) and bottles ($4) of ginger and lavender hibiscus. Please remember to bring back your bottles!
Cultured Love of Grand Rapids
Cultured Love is “making good food possible”, producing probiotic-laden, nutritious foods that are not only beneficial for you, but also add amazing flavor, texture, and beauty to any meal.
Curryosity – Cabbage, Salt, Carrot, Green Onion, Curry, Cumin, Paprika
Root for Ginger – Cabbage, Salt, Carrot, Radish, Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes
Add those to our current lineup of specialty kraut products — traditional sauerkraut with caraway, dill kraut, and spicy kraut — are naturally fermented and nutritious, hand-crafted in Grand Rapids.
http://www.culturedlove.com/about/
https://www.facebook.com/culturedlovellc/timeline
Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Grass-fed Lamb
All cuts available!
Pasture Raised Chicken
All cuts available.
Turkey Sausage
Pork Sausage
Bakery
Breakfast cookies
Quiche
Cranberry Bars
English Muffins
GF Pumpkin Bread
Morning Glories
Paleo Breakfast Cookies
New! Honey Oat Bread
Pies – Apple, Pumpkin,and maple Walnut!
Looking forward to seeing you at the Market.
Happy fall,
The Wrights
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
With temperatures in the 60s this week, it surely hasn’t felt like November, but winter is coming. Here at the farm, I’ve been busy pulling out tomato stakes, mowing off and tilling under the finished crops, and planting cover crops to protect the soil over the winter and add fertility next year. The warm weather does take the edge off these end-of-season tasks, as well as help push along the final few crops of the season, so I am thankful for it.
This week I will likely bring:
kale
collard greens
bok choi
head lettuce
napa cabbage
mini cabbage
storage cabbage
cauliflower
romanesca
brussels sprouts
leeks
salad turnips
celeriac
carrots
turnips
black spanish, watermelon, and daikon radishes
onions
shallots
garlic
Shady Side Farm of Holland
How is it the first week in November already? The weather this week is gorgeous, and we are busy putting the finishing touches on our growing season. We are starting to make arrangements to have some of the new open-pollinated Wapsie corn ground into meal and grits. Stay tuned for news on that project.
We will be at the market this Saturday with 16 varieties of certified organic dry beans, all grown by us on our farm south of Grand Haven. We encourage you to try some beans if you haven’t had some in a while. They are so delicious and nutritious and are not that hard to work with. Did you know that soaking beans is optional? With beans as fresh as ours are right now, you really can skip this step if you want to. Beans continue to dry out over time. So the older beans are, the more they need rehydrating. They also need a longer cooking time.
October beans are native to Columbia and are a member of the cranberry bean family. These beans have a creamy, velvety-smooth texture, and a slightly nutty flavor. Their thin skin darkens with age. Use in soups, salads and baked beans.
In addition to our beans, I will have raw, aged cheese from Grassfields Farm in Coopersville. Grassfields Farm is an organic dairy farm, and they make aged cheeses from their non-pasturized, non-homogenized organic cow’s milk. I will have several different varieties along Saturday, including something new–Aged Gouda. I will have samples of this new sharp gouda.
Don’t forget to sign up for freezer lamb if you are interested. Within the next couple of weeks we will wrap up the bulk of our lamb season. If you’re not sure if you’re on the list, email me at shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com
Hope to see you Saturday!
Lona
Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Taste the difference in 100% Grass Fed Beef!
Our cows are on pasture as much as weather allows, then supplemented with our own farm grown baleage.
We have quarters and halves of our 100% grass fed beef available now! See me at market.
New! We have re-stocked all of our beef cuts this week!
Ground Beef $6.50 lb
Burger Patties $10/pkg
Roast $6
T-Bone $12.
Beef Brisket $7/lb
Tenderloin $13
Sirloin $9
Rib steak $12
NY Strip $13
Oxtail $5.50
Short ribs $6.50
Round steak $5.75
Liver $4.00
Tongue $5.50
Soup bones $2
Hanging half 3.75 pre order call us
Poultry
All poultry is free range, fed certified organic feed.
Chicken eggs $5.00
Duck eggs $8
Ducks coming soon!
Honey
12 oz bear 4
1 lb jar raw 5.25
2 lb bottle 9
4 lb pail raw 17
5 lb jug 20
Funny Farm of Grant
Coming Soon!
Funny Farm’s own jam and jellies. Made with our own fruits, including Kiwi, Aronia berry, Crab Apple, Elderberry, and more!
Organically raised on our farm, using non-GMO sugar and locally sourced ingredients. Low sugar varieties available, too, 50% less sugar
SHIITAKI Mushrooms, until the season gets too cold and they hibernate again. Great sauteed with onions topping anything, steak, burgers, etc.
Winter squash, lots of varieties, Green acorn, pink banana, blue banana, heirloom white acorn, blue hubbard, spaghetti, butternut
Potatoes, any varieties Jim chooses to bring
Kohlrabi, giant size for easy use, try ’em shredded, steamed and sauteed, yum!
Rutabaga, great mashed with potatoes
whatever we can find of these
Cabbage
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Ass’t Kale, many new varieties
Curly parsley
Italian Flat leaf parsley
Eggs from our mixed flock
Dried Shiitake mushrooms, fresh if available
Hickory Smoked Pink Himalayan Salt
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt
Never Better Naturals of Muskegon
Hi, all! What a beautiful fall we’ve had so far. Now that the weather is getting colder, your skin is going to need some love! Stop in and see us to sample our light and creamy body butter. It is made up of 90% Certified Organic ingredients, and is 100% devoid of toxic synthetics. It will keep your normally dry, painful skin from coming back this year and comes in 5 scents (including non-scented).
Also at market this week:
Organic, Hand-made Bar Soap
Organic, Hand-made Goats’ Milk Soap
Deodorant (aluminum and gluten free)
Chemical-free Powder Laundry Wash
Bacteria Balancing Liquid Hand Wash
Remineralizing Tooth Scrub
Natural Hand Sanitizer Spray
Homeopathic Herbal Healing Salve
Lice Away Spray
Pain Banish Rub
Turn Back Time Serum (erases of signs of aging)
Body Butter
Lip Butter
Baby Butter
Baby Bottom Balm
I will also have Sunscreen and Bug Be Gone with me, but not on display.
I am happy to make ingredient substitutions if needed. Samples of almost everything are always available!
We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!
Rachel and Lilly, Never Better Naturals
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
November is a wonderful time to celebrate gratitude and giving thanks. We begin with Maple Moon Farm’s Customer of the Month, Amy Oak. Amy is a joyful, smiling face we are happy to see each week. Amy is incredibly supportive of local, sustainable foods, and a amazing supporter of our farm. Amy makes us inspired to grow food for our community. Thank you, Amy!
We are also grateful for all this wonderful food we have to share with our community.
This we are offering:
POTATOES-Kennebec and Red Norland
SWEET POTATOES
SUNCHOKES (aka Jerusalem Artichokes) these tasty fall tubers are a fall deilcacy. They have a creamy texture when cooked, and a taste similar to artichokes.
SPINACH
ARUGULA
OCEANA MIX
BABY KALE
KALE
MUSTARD GREENS
COLLARDS
TURNIP GREENS
CABBAGE
SPROUTING BROCCOLI
CELERY
CARROTS
SCALLIONS
RADISHES
SALAD TURNIPS
FRESH HERBS (inclusing parsley, rosemary, thyme, sage)
DRIED HOT PEPPERS
our peppers are grown and processed right here on our farm
whole cayenne
crushed cayenne
*NEW THIS WEEK*sliced jalapeno
*NEW THIS WEEK*whole Georgia Flame (an heirloom pepper from the Republic of Georgia)
SMOKED PEPPERS:
whole ancho
whole chipolte
smoked cayenne powder
BROTH BAGS-made with our own garden vegetables and herbs (onion, carrot, celery, and parsley) and blended with fair trade, organic black peppercorns and Himalayan pink salt for a delicious and nutrient dense broth. Can be used as a base for soups, to cook vegetables, grains, or beans, or simply enjoyed as a nourishing broth. It also is a great addition to flavoring bone broth. Makes 2qts.
packaged in 100% organic cotton bags
**NEW**back in season~new and improved this year
THAI GINGER BROTH BAGS
This year we added garlic and even more of our home grown ginger. Made using our own garden vegetables and herbs (onions, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, Thai basil, and just a pinch of cayenne) blended with Himalayan pink salt, this is a incredible Thai inspired broth. Can be used with water, chicken broth, coconut milk, or a combination. If you enjoy Thai flavors and local food, this is the perfect blend. (note: this is mild in heat. If you enjoy spicy Thai flavors, we recommend adding some more of our cayenne to your broth). Makes 2 qts
packaged in 100% organic cotton bags
DRIED HERBS-all our herbs are grown, hand-harvested, and dried right here on our farm.
parsley, oregano, dill, sweet marjoram, thyme, basil, rosemary, sage
HERBAL TEAS-all our teas are made with herbs hand picked and blended right here on our farm.
*NOURISH -back in stock. Our most popular blend. Get it while it’s here, it will be next spring before we are harvesting herbs for this blend again.
*CHAMOMILE
*LOVELY LEMON
HERBAL SALVES (made from herbs grown and wildcrafted here on our farm)
HERBAL LIP BALMS(made with herbs grown on our farm. Packaged in 100% recycled plastic)
LOVE
Last year we donated over 1200 pounds of potatoes to local food banks, with over 500 pounds gifted from Sweetwater community members. Like you, it is very important to us that all our community members have access to healthy and local food. Help us do this again this season. You can help feed your neighbors in need. Food banks are usually desperate for fresh, local food. Potatoes are a great resource for this. They store well, are nutrient dense, and most people are comfortable preparing them. We’ll provide half and you fund the other half. Potatoes are normally $1.50/lb, when you buy potatoes for the food bank, you pay only 0.75. The power of human generosity is amazing. May all be fed.
Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
November is upon us and SOUP season is officially here! Grab a broth bag from Maple Moon Farm, some beans from Shadyside Farm and you’re ready to roll! Our new favorite bread to go with soup is the BIG COUNTRY. Because it’s large (over 2 pounds) and because it contains some OG Michigan Rye, this hefty loaf stays incredibly moist all week long. Come try a sample of it this weekend! And just in case you need a dessert bread instead, we are serving up AUNTIE P’S CHOCOLATE CHERRY this weekend as well!
OUR TEN WEEKLY VARIETIES
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $6.00
Oceana Round ( Rustic Italian country bread) $6.00
Third Coast Three Seed (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.50
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $6.00
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $7.00
Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $7.00
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.75
100% Whole grain Kamut: A heritage grain with a golden hue. Distinct and moist with a flavor similar to corn. A non-hybridized cousin to modern wheat. $7.00
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00
Pilgrim Rye: A German-style rye made with cracked rye berries and OG Spelt Flour. (No wheat flour except for what is in the levain starter). Slice it thin to enjoy this dark and hearty loaf. $7.00 a loaf
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE
Big Country: Made with germ-restored wheat flour and Michigan-grown rye, this 2 pound loaf is sumptuously supple and earthy. Perfect pick for a crowd. Price $7.50
Rustic Baguette Our interpretation of the classic French baguette. An excellent partner for your favorite cheese or spread. They also just look nice sticking out the top of a shopping bag. Price $3.00
Chili Cheddar: Spicy Jalapenos (grown by Maple Moon Farm) and Vermont Cheddar make this a tongue-tickling bread that bites back! Price $8.00
Onion Rye: Caramelized Michigan onions and a bit of freshly ground caraway turn this rye into a loaf your next sandwich won’t want to miss… Price $6.00
PASTRIES AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY
Deep Mud Brownies Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!
$3.25 each
Hilltoppers Cookies: Molasses Ginger cookies… A 4oz cookie sweetened with blackstrap molasses and bits of candied ginger. $2.50 each
Pecan Maple Oaties: Real Michigan Maple syrup, sweet pecans, and organic raisins make this an oatmeal cookie that is not to be missed. $2.50 each
Whangdangdoodlers: A cookie as memorable as its name! Loaded with French dark chocolate and organic walnuts. Our kids’ favorite cookie! $2.50 each
Our delicious scones are $2.50 each.
They are all made with organic butter, organic cream, and fresh local eggs!
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Double Chocolate Scones
Blueberry Scones
MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, sea salt) $8.00/pound
LAUGHING TREE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA (OG oats, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, all-natural Peanut butter, OG coconut oil, sea salt) $8.00/pound
Provision Family Farms of White Cloud
Our Final batch of CHICKEN for 2015 is here! Order quickly before it is gone.
If you would like to reserve your order for Market on Saturday, just
email or call us (231) 689-0457 with your request and we will have it
ready for you to pick up.
CHICKEN
Whole
$4.00/lb
Breast
$11.00/lb
Thighs
$5.00/lb
Drums
$6.00/lb
Wings
$4.00/lb
Backs
$2.00/lb
Gizzard
$2.00/lb
Necks
$2.00/lb
Feet
$2.00/lb
SMOKED PORK
Smoked Hock
$4.00/lb
Bacon
$8.50/lb
Jowl Bacon
$7.50/lb
Cottage Bacon
$8.00/lb
Ham
$7.50/lb
Pit Ham (Sliced Lunchmeat)
$8.00/lb
Smoked Loin
$9.00/lb
Canadian Bacon
$5.00/pkg (1/2lb packages)
PORK
Sausage (Italian and Breakfast)
$6.00/lb
Ground Pork
$6.00/lb
Bulk Sausage (not links) or Ground Pork (10 +lbs)
$5.50/lb
Sausage Links
$8.00/lb
Boneless Pork Chops
$7.50/lb
Pork Steak
$6.50/lb
Cutlets
$7.50/lb
Loin
$7.50/lb
Spare Ribs
$5.00/lb
Baby Back Ribs
$8.00/lb
Tenderloin
$12.00/lb
Bones
$1.00/lb
Head
$5.00/each
Fresh Hocks
$3.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$4.00/lb
Lard
$4.00/lb
BEEF
Hamburger
$6.00/lb
Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs
$5.50/lb
Ground Sirloin
$7.50/lb
1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)
$8.50/each
Rib Steak, Kabobs
$8.00/lb
Brisket, Chuck Roast, English Roast, Cube Steak, Stew Meat
$6.50/lb
Skirt, Sirloin, Flat Iron
$11.00/lb
Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin
$13.00/lb
Liver, Short Ribs
$4.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Kidney
$2.00/lb
LAMB
Ground (out of stock)
$10.00/lb
Stew Meat
$10.00/lb
Leg Roast
$13.00/lb
Boneless Leg
$14.00/lb
Spare Ribs
$11.00/lb
Chops (out of stock)
$13.00/lb
Rack (out of stock)
$15.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$6.00/lb
Vendors not attending this week
The Roaring Mouse Coffee Roasters of Hart
Crowfeather Farm of Hesperia
Grandsons Gardens of West Olive
Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
Note: We will be attending market the last Saturday of every month.