Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, January 21st, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.
Winter returns to Michigan and Front Porch Picken returns to Sweetwater!
Our favorite musicians will be back this Saturday to serenade us with their old time tunes!
At this week’s market:
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
EGGS!
VEGGIES ~ Butternut Squash .75 per lb! It’s .99 in most stores for conventionally grown. Savoy, Red and regular green Cabbages, Celeriac, Potatoes. I might bring some onions, too.
BEEF ~ Pre-orders accepted. Email me for a price list. Please email or call by 5pm on Friday.
BEEF SALE: Beef Hearts are $2 per lb. GROUND BEEF! 20 PACKAGES, $4.25 per lb. That’s .25 OFF per lb!! Pre-ordered only, please.
Other cuts available this week:
- We have lean Ground Beef!
- Chuck Roasts
- Porterhouse, Tenderloin and Sirloin steaks
- New York Strip and Rib Eye Steaks
- Stew Meat & Short Ribs
- Liver, Tongue, Oxtail.
- Soup Bones
Our steers are in large pens for the winter so they get outdoors and exercise every day. They are getting all our quality hay they can eat, plus a little home-grown ear corn, mostly just in winter. Feeding cows small amounts of good grains are like humans eating small portions of dessert. It’s ok for them as long as grass and legumes are their main diet. The steers are hung to age and processed by Ebel’s Meats in Falmouth, a family-run USDA operation.
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL from Palestine! 500 ML Bottles. Organic, Extra Virgin and Cold Pressed. This oil is imported by Higher Grounds Coffee.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags. Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast, full caf, half caf or decaf. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!
Creswick Farms of Ravenna
Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
Steve & Char, our Muskegon Farmers Market vendors, will be attending Sweetwater Mkt. Diana will still process Sweetwater pre-orders and will return as our representative in Spring, when Steve & Char return to Muskegon.
Please note: We will be revising our product list to include more products than before, the list below is just a sampling of what we will have on hand at Sweetwater this Saturday!
Lastly:
We are happy to announce that in recognition of our quality, authenticity and contribution to the sustainability of the food supply of West Michigan, we have been awarded the “Snail of Approval” by Slow Foods West Michigan! It doesn’t change anything, it’s just something cool we wanted to share with you!!
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BEEF
Flank Steak
Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties
Gourmet Burger Patties. 2/3 ground beef and 1/3 bacon. Yum!
Corned Beef Hash! Perfect for when you want a quick meal, with potatoes and spice already added, or add eggs for breakfast! 1# pkg.
CHICKEN
Apple Chicken Sausage Links
Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless
Chicken Leg Quarters
Chicken Patties. 1# 4/pr pkg.
PORK
Pork Tenderloin
Pork Chops
Bacon, Apple & Hickory Smoked
Breakfast Sausage Bulk & Links
Italian Bulk Sausage
SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Braunschweiger
German Thuringer
Garlic Kielbasa Sausage
Chorizo
Deli Ham Slices
Deli Sliced Old Fashioned Bologna.
Pepperoni Slices
Pancetta. Italian style, cured, seasoned & spiral sliced in small bundles.
Prosciutto 1/4lb $7.50
EGGS Large. No soy in chicken feed. $3.25 a dozen.
PRE-ORDERS. Space limitations force us to carry only the most asked for meats. If you want to be sure to get the meats you want every week, PRE-ORDERING is the way to go. Take a look at the complete product list here: www.CreswickFarms.com
Email or call Diana Jancek at dijaan1@charter.net or (231)292-1152 no later than midnight on the Monday evening before the next market and she will have it ready for you to pick up on Saturday
Facebook Fan Page:
http://www.facebook.com/CreswickFarms
Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart
Our breads are all made from 100% organic flours and grains. Nearly all of our breads are naturally-leavened using a levain that we cultivate on site in our bakery. All of our doughs undergo a long, slow fermentation process that produces extraordinarily flavorful and easily digestible breads. The grand finale: our breads are baked in a handbuilt ,wood-fired brick oven which creates loaves of amazing texture and beauty!
This Week’s SPECIALTY BREADS are:
Toasted Walnut Batard: (aromatic toasted walnuts lend a lovely nuttiness and a purple(!) hue to this versatile batard) $6.50
OUR NINE WEEKLY VARIETIES:
Homesteader’s Wheat (A light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.00
Oceana Round ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00
Third Coast Three Seed (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $5.50
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamon) $6.00
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $5.50
Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $6.50
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.25
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00
Irish Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Irish Cheddar and tongue-tingling organic black pepper) $8.00
Pastries for Saturday: We will be baking our Cranberry Orange Scones, Truly Ginger Scones, and our Michigan Cherry Scones. All of our scones are made with organic butter and cream, fresh eggs, and a pinch of organic sugar. Deep Mud Brownies.
***HAVE YOU TRIED OUR GRANOLA LATELY? We make two different varieties of granola including:
MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA: organic oats, organic sunflower seeds, organic coconut, sliced almonds, Michigan honey, organic coconut oil, pure vanilla, sea salt. $6.00/pound
LAUGHING TREE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA: organic oats, organic sunflower seeds, organic coconut, Michigan honey, Michigan-made peanut butter, organic coconut oil, pure vanilla, sea salt. $6.00/ pound
Both of these granolas are baked in our wood-fired brick oven after the intense bread-baking heat has dissipated (after several days). They are baked at a low temperature to ensure that the nutrients in the grains and seeds remain intact! Please note, these granolas are SWEETENED ONLY WITH MICHIGAN HONEY! There is absolutely no refined sugar in them. They are both wonderful with milk or yogurt or as part of a trail mix. Our children love them! Come have a taste… At least one variety will be available at the market each week.
We are truly honored to bake for you and your family.
Hilde and Charlie Muller
Shady Side Farm of Holland
Mike will be bringing grown on the farm, certified organic pinto, black turtle and black valentine beans to market, as well as freshly ground cornmeal from our certified organic corn. He’ll also have along wool roving for spinning or felting, some yarn for your latest project, and an assortment of handmade (ed. note: and boy are they warm & toasty!) socks and rugs.
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
This week we will have storage veggies: potatoes, onions, and garlic. The weather didn't allow us to pick in the hoophouse, so no greens this week. We will be re-planting very soon, for early spring greens! Grape Jelly and Strawberry Jam. Made with our own homegrown fruit and sweetened with a touch of local honey. Simple and delicious.
Like us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maple-Moon Farm/266858233357042?ref=ts
Liberty Family Farm and Bakery of Hart
Eggs- Lots of eggs! The hens are happy and warm! Turkey Sausage some still available. BAKERY OFFERINGS New! The ultimate version of a VEGAN cookie. We have been trying a few recipes lately and we like what we taste and see. Try it and let us know. New! Fruit Danish and a Cream Cheese and Raisin Danish. New! Marmalade made with fresh organic oranges! New! Stuffed Foccacia bread. 3 Seeded Bread All Flavors of our breakfast cookies. Gluten Free also. Delicious Quiches large and small, many flavors. Brownies Morning Glory Muffins & Granola Ciabatta Bread with roasted onion and organic cheese.
Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Pretty, Practical & Organic products for the home
Honey Several sizes to choose from. Local and not over heated or over filtered.
Certified Organic Soap- Great selection of all the favorites available such as Lemongrass Tea, Oats & Spice & Lavender
Featured Soap this week: Lavender – only essential oil is used for added scent (true with all our soaps. Lavender is known to be antibacterial in nature as well as good aromatherapy to calm and relax at the end of a stressful day.
Nature does it best with Michigan beeswax candles from tea lights to tapers. Bright and long burning,
Smooth & rolled tapers, and many other fun shapes to choose from. Great with fall colors and textures.
Lip Balms– smooth, moisturizing blend, current flavors: Grapefruit, Natural
Organic Lavender Dryer Bags back in 2 sizes & Organic Lavender Sachets (smell great and natural moth deterrent)
Hand made cards & gift tags for bags, boxes & wine bottles and a variety of gift boxes for soaps.
Pet Chef Lakeshore
Barb Pitcher will return this week with more great all natural dog and cat food, treats and dog chews, including:
Pet Chef Express quality dry kibble pet food. Made with high quality proteins, no meat byproducts, seven different vegetables, kelp, flax, oatmeal for healthy immune systems, pre- and probiotics for digestive health, omega 6 & 3 oils for a shiny healthy coat, glucosamine/chondroitin for joint health, low temperature cooking process to .prevent heat damage. Contains NO artificial preservatives, NO wheat, corn, soy, cereal fillers, artificial coloring.
Six specialty formulas for dogs with sensitive digestion and food allergies to cater to your pet’s need from weaning through all life stages:
• Puppy
• Chicken & Rice
• Lamb & Rice
• Salmon & Rice
• Grain Free
• Adult Lean
Three formulas for cats:
• Super Premium Kitten/young cat formula
• Premium Adult Cat
• Lean Cat
Also available Cloud Star All Natural Dog Treats, no artificial preservatives, coloring, no soy or corn, salt, sugar, or dairy. Available in Peanut Butter, Roasted chicken, Bacon and Cheese, gluten free Cheese and Potato, and low fat Yogurt, Apple Banana flavors.
Wild crafted dried Catnip and catnip toys available for our feline friends.
Pet Chef Express food is manufactured FRESH each month, and I deliver direct to the consumer with FREE HOME DELIVERY. Not available in retail stores, never sits in warehouses.
Last but not least
Table Talk!
We invite local organizations as well as small locally-based businesses with a food, health and/ or environment based interest to come and tell you who they are and what they are doing in our community! If you or someone you know would like to come be a part of Table Talk please contact market manager at 231 292-1152 or email at dijaan1@charter.net
At this week’s Table Talk:
Moving Michigan Beyond Coal
Tiffany Hartung, Sierra Club Beyond Coal Campaign
Michigan today is at an energy crossroads. We can either continue to use yesterday’s polluting technology that will saddle ratepayers with higher rates and chase out clean energy jobs or move toward a clean energy future that will help us lead the nation in clean energy innovations and transform our economy. While the shift to clean energy is well underway, Michigan needs to embrace clean energy sources that will help strengthen our economy. Renewable energy sources are cleaner and a more economically sound way to meet our energy needs.
Stop by the Sierra Club table to sign the petition to Gov. Snyder asking him to take the first step on offshore wind. Michigan needs jobs and clean energy, and offshore wind in the Great Lakes offers us a tremendous opportunity to create both, building our clean energy economy. The first step for offshore wind is creating a regulatory framework. We need a process in place to evaluate projects and take all issues into consideration. With a good regulatory framework we can be assured that we’re developing this great resource responsibly.
Tiffany Hartung
Sierra Club, Beyond Coal Campaign
Muskegon, MI
Office: (231)747-7489
tiffany.hartung@sierraclub.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeyondCoalMI
Twitter: @BeyondCoalMI
Friends of the Market
Sweetwater Thanks & Hugs to Mhairi Blacklock & Renee & John Randell for becoming our first 2012 Friends of the Market!
As always, if you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.
Hope to see you at the market, and here’s to a Great 2012!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager
We are an authorized Bridge Card farmers market!