Sweetwater What’s New at the Market Saturday July 30th

July 25 Mkt
Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, July 30th, 2016
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!
Thanks kindly to the following folks for “SHARING” our weekly post on Facebook last Friday!

Linda Kufta
Rose Casperson
Louann Nagy Werksma
Rebecca King Beebe
Lynn Marie
Angela Morin
Renae Hesselink
Cody Westendorf (congrats!)
Phyllis Coombs
Isabel Collinge-Stahl
Patty Oltean

If you “like” us, “share” us with your friends!
https://www.facebook.com/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market-111077177535/timeline/
Website:  http://www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org/

Bring A New Friend Contest Continues All Summer!
Help Spread the Good Food News and Win $100!
You still have time to enter the contest – we’re extending it until end of summer!
When you bring someone new to the market who signs up for our newsletter
your name will be entered to win a
$100 Gift Certificate good for any products at the market and the person you bring will also win a gift certificate for $15.00!
Sign up at the Info Tent!

Attending this week’s market:

Certified Organic Blueberries!
Wind Dancer Farm of West Olive
Erin will bring more of those delicious organic blueberries! This week’s varieties will be Blue Crop and Nelson. Quarts are $7 each or 4 for $24. Ten pound boxes will be available for $45 each.

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Sale!  This week at market we will have the same ground beef special:  purchase 25 pounds or more for $5 a pound.  To assure availability, please pre-order atpinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com.
We plan to have the following cuts:
Ground beef
Burger patties
Steaks (wide selection with and without bone)
Roasts
Soup bones
Short ribs
Tongue
Liver
Suet
Shank with bone
Stew meat
Brisket
We have one quarter remaining that is available with an estimated return date of August 8.  Please contact us by Saturday at the latest if you’re interested.
We will have chicken and duck eggs.
See everyone Saturday!
Pine Row Farm

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
This week we are bringing:

TOMATOES
CHERRY TOMATOES
SWEET PEPPERS
PURPLE BEAUTY PEPPERS
JALAPENO AND CAYENNE
EGGPLANT
GREEN BEANS
GOLDEN WAX BEANS
CUCUMBERS
SUMMER SQUASH
SPROUTING BROCCOLI
BABY LEAF LETTUCE
BABY KALE
KALE
CHARD
BEET GREENS
COLLARDS
BASIL
FRESH HERBS
POTATOES (Red Norland)
CARROTS
FRESH ONIONS
SCALLIONS
BEETS
EGGS
RASPBERRY JAM!
DRIED HERBS
DRIED PEPPERS
BROTH BAGS
HERBAL SALVES
HERBAL LIP BALMS
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
Check us out on Facebook

Bloom Ferments of Grand Rapids
I will be at the market with bottles of ginger and growlers of lavender hibiscus kombucha. I will also be bringing product from Cultured Love.
Cultured Love of Grand Rapids
We’ll have our 5 kraut flavors for sale and sampling: All-organic ingredients, naturally fermented, and probiotic. Never cooked, raw and vegan, with no vinegar or starter culture, our Kraut is good on its own, or added to many other dishes, providing great flavor and nutrients.
· Carry Me Away – Traditional caraway kraut, as you find on a Reuben sandwich. This kraut is closest to what many grandmothers made in large crocks in their basement.
· Dillyicious – Our best-seller. Tastes like a pickle. Onion, garlic, dill, and turmeric. Our “gateway kraut” for those who say “I don’t like sauerkraut”.
· Purple Hot & Spicy – Onion, garlic and Cayenne. Hot for some, not so hot for others.
· Curryosity – We love India and Indian food. This kraut is a highly versatile addition to many dishes, or by itself.
· Root for Ginger – Our nod to Kim-chee, with similar ingredients — Carrot, radish, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Just a little heat.
We’ll also have “Good Food Good Mood” t-shirts and totes.

Meadowview Goat Dairy of Fremont
We will be at market with our fresh Chevres, Feta, and a variety of flavored cheeses.
Also we’ll have our popcorn, eggs and noodles along.

Funny Farm of Grant
This week we’ll bring:
Potatoes, 3-5 varieties
Kale, 4-5 varieties
Baby summer squash boxes
Zucchinis and Summer squash
Carrots
Basil, sweet and lemon
Summer savory
Mixed lettuce bags
Nasturtium blossoms, red, gold, orange, peach, salmon, yellow, they add color and spicy flavor to salads and desserts
Jelly sale continues, $5 or 2 for $8
Eggs of all colors

Never Better Naturals of Spring Lake
Your skin is like a sponge and readily soaks up most things that you place on it. Why not protect yourself externally while also protecting yourself internally?
I started making these products as a safe alternative to not-so-safe commercial products because I couldn’t find much that was high quality and chemical free at a price I could afford for my family.  Now, this quality and price (after a lot of trial and error) are available to you and your family.  We use contents that are grown and processed using earth sustainable practices, that are all chemical free, and are mostly certified Organic.  We place them in carefully selected packaging which is safe for you and can be re-used, re-cycled, or re-filled easily, instead of thrown away.  I hope that you will stop and see me this Saturday and try some of our samples of skin care, sun and bug protection, baby and pregnancy care, and herbal remedies (for pain, itch, age, germs, and many other afflictions). Refills on Bug Be Gone, Turn Back Time, and Natural Sanitizer are available at market with original packaging .
Thank you so very much,
Rachel

Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
I am happy to say that we will be back at market this Saturday and likely will be bringing beans, tomatoes,  swiss chard, head lettuce, scallions, kohlrabi, beets, miniature cabbages, cucumbers, and an assortment of fresh herbs

Kale Nation of Spring Lake
Wrapping up the month of July, Kale Nation will be bringing the following items:
Curly Kale
Red Russian Kale
Tuscan Kale
Salad Mix with Nasturtiums
Yellow Zucchini
Green Zucchini
Red Norland Potatoes
Yukon Gold Potatoes
Kohlrabi
Collards
Chard
Early Cabbage
Beets
Garlic
Organic Juice Boxes by Bodhi Tree Market

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We are picking up a new batch of beef and will have all cuts with us.  If you want to order in advance, email earthscapefarm@gmail or call us by 7pm on Friday  – the number is below.
VEGGIES:  Beets with greensCucumbers, maybe Beans, Broccoli and Squash.  Red and Yellow Onions.  Garlic.  We’ve grown too much for us to eat!
GRASS FED BEEF!   
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, Tbone, Sirloin, NY Strip, RibEye, Rib, Cubed Steak, Flank and Hanger Steak!
Braising Beef ~ Kabob Beef, Stew Meat, Round Steaks
Roasts ~ Chuck, Brisket, Arm, English
Lean Ground Beef, BEEF PATTIES, too!
Ground Sirloin
Short Ribs
Soup Bones
Liver, tongue  and Heart
Want suet?  We have it.  $1 per lb.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 12 oz bags. Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or medium roast, full caf, half caf or decaf.
OLIVE OIL SALE:  We have some outdated olive oil that is still good – $9 each
EGGS $4.50 per dozen.  Fed all organic grain and out to wander and eat bugs!
Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
231-861-2234

Provision Family Farms of White Cloud
Fresh chicken is back on the menu!
CHICKEN
Breast                                       $11.00/lb
Thighs, Liver                               $7.00/lb
Drums                                        $5.00/lb
Wings                                         $3.00/lb
Backs, Feet                                $2.00/lb
BEEF
Ground Beef $6.50/lb
Ground Sirloin                         $8.50/lb
1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)  $9.50/each
Rib Steak, Sirloin, Flank, Skirt $9.00/lb
Brisket,  English Roast,
Kabobs/Stew, Tongue                    $7.50/lb
T-Bone, Porterhouse, NY Strip $12.00/lb
Liver, Heart, $4.00/lb
LAMB
Shank                                         $9.00/ln
Stew Meat, ground                       $10.00/lb
Leg Roast                                   $12.00/lb
Boneless Leg, Chops, Rack           $14.00/lb
SMOKED PORK
Smoked Hock                    $5.00/lb
Bacon                                $9.50/lb
Jowl Bacon, Cottage Bacon,
Lunchmeat                         $9.00/lb
Ham, Smoked Loin              $8.50/lb
Canadian Bacon                 $5.00/pkg (1/2lb packages)
FRESH PORK
Sausage and Brats – see other side
Pork Steak, Pork Chops, Boston Butt,
Ham Roast, Shoulder Roast, Country Style Ribs   $7.50/lb
Loin, Boneless Pork Chops, Cutlets     $8.50/lb
Spare Ribs                               $5.00/lb
Baby Back Ribs                     $7.00/lb
Tenderloin                               $13.00/lb
Bones                                    $1.50/lb
Liver, Heart, Lard                      $4.00/lb
EGGS                                          $5/doz
Hens fed GMO-free but conventionally grown feed.
Preorder to get what you want!

Three Speed Coffee of Grand Haven
All Three Speeds coffee is roasted by sight, smell & sound based on a roast profile developed by Chad. All coffee is small batch, no automation. We invite all to sample what time and attention taste like in a cup.
Thanks
Chad & Lorie

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
FYI:  We will be absent from market on Saturday August 5th.  Taking a little break!
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) $9.50
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
This week’s specialty Loaves:
Rustic BAguette $ 3.50
Chili Cheddar $8.00
Pumpernickel Rye $6.00
Scones (all $2.50):
Truly Ginger
Michigan a Cherry
Blueberry
Double Chocolate
Cranberry Orange
Specialty breads:
Rustic Baguette $3.50
Honey Oat $6.50
Cheddar Peppercorn $8.00
Scones (all $2.50)
Truly Ginger
Michigan Cherry
Blueberry
Pecan Date
Lovely Lemon
Same four cookie varieties every week now….
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

Not attending this week:

Scholl Farm of Montague
We’ll be back next week.
Liberty Family Farm & Bakery
We’re gone for 2 weeks, see you soon!
Grandson’s Gardens of Spring Lake
We’ll be back next week!
Shady Side Farm of Holland
We are planning to be back mid-August.
Lona
Shady Side Farm
info@shadysidefarm.net
Little Red Organics Farm of Freesoil
We’re taking a break and will be back in a