Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, June 27th, 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.
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Perfect Summer Salad Saturday!
You’ll find all the freshest fixin’s for your summer salads here this week! Try a new lettuce, or a kale, maybe spinach? Herbs? Add a grilled meat to the plate – perfection!

Attending this week’s market:

Funny Farm of Grant
We accept WIC Project Fresh Coupons!
This week we will bring:
Snap Peas, edible pods and shelling size
Spinach
Asparagus
Fresh Oregano
Eggs from our mixed flock
Dried Shiitake mushrooms, fresh is available
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt
Ass’t Dried herbs
and anything else we can find!

Grandson’s Gardens of Spring Lake
Cut Lettuce
Spinach
Arugula
Swiss Chard
Baby Kale
Head Lettuce (Red leaf, Summer Crisp, Romaine)
Hearts of Romaine
Pea Tendrils
Snow Peas
Sugar Snap Peas
Carrots
Onions
Shallots
Beets
Radishes
Turnips
Spicy Mix
Red Lettuce
Radishes

Little Red Organics of Freesoil
This week we will have:
Sugar Snap Peas
Seedless Cucumbers
Cut Flowers
Radishes
Hakuri Turnips
Broccoli Raab
Kale – Red Russian – Winterbor – Toscano
Pea Shoots
Sunflower Shoots
Baby Spinach
Leaf Lettuces
Summer Squash?
Cilantro
Flat Leaf Parsley
Kohlrabi

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
*LEAF LETTUCE
*ARUGULA
*BEET GREENS
*KALE
*BABY KALE
*CHARD
*SALAD TURNIPS
*SCALLIONS
*CILANTRO
*PARSLEY
*DILL
*THYME
*OREGANO
*BROTH BAGS
*DRIED HERBS
*WHOLE CAYENN
*CRUSHED RED PEPPER
*LEEK POWDER
*EGGS-along with foraging and garden waste, our hens are fed CERTIFIED ORGANIC grain
*HERBAL TEAS
*HERBAL LIP BALM
Handcrafted herbal lip balms, made with 100% organic and fair trade ingredients. Packaged in 100% recycled plastic.
NEW! Michigan Summer Lip Balm-few plants embody summer like calendula.  Our homegrown calendula is infused in organic oils and blended with local bee’s wax to soothe lips chapped from the sun and wind.  We added organic coconut oil for its natural SPF.  A hint of sweet orange make this the perfect lip balm for your Michigan summer.

Thank you for supporting local family farms.  We are so honored to feed our community.
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
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Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
Chevreʹ  Fresh chevre with a nice spreading consistency, perfect for sandwich toppings and cooking. Cherry Capital Foods of Traverse City says  ” The chèvre produced by Meadow View has a pitch perfect acidity on the palate that becomes gently sweet and milky with a grassy note on the finish.”
Seasoned Chevreʹ                                                    
Our fresh Chevre available in your favorite flavorings: Blueberry Vanilla (great on a morning bagel!) Hickory-smoked bacon Bits, Garlic, Italian Herb, & Hot Pepper
Feta                                                                                       
A smooth and creamy feta which is low in salt and rich in fresh goat milk flavor. The brining process gives feta cheese a salty, tangy flavor and a crumbly consistency. Feta cheese can be served as a table cheese, used in baking savory dishes, or served as an appetizer or in salads. The classic Greek salad is made with Feta cheese. In crumbles or cubes for easy slicing.
Tomme de Fremont                                     
Our first aged cheese is quickly becoming a customer favorite! Developed from a French recipe, Tomme is a lower fat mold ripened cheese, aged at least 60 days. This gives the cheese a stronger flavor & firmer texture than the fresh Chevres, perfect for slicing.
Dutch Kase                                                               
A Meadow View Dairy original! If you are looking for a nicely aged but milder version of our Tomme, this is the cheese for you. Vacuum sealed without mold and aged at least 60 days.
Marco Similar to Dutch Kase but pasteurized and vacuum sealed, it comes in Pepper, Sage, Italian & Garlic.
Other items from our farm:
We’ll also have eggs from our free-range, GMO-free flock.
Note: We will be attending market the last Saturday of every month.
We will be at market ONLY the last Saturday of the month. Thank you!

Bloom Ferments of Grand Rapids
Our Kombucha is a slightly sweet, effervescent, probiotic fermented tea using only fair trade and organic ingredients. Slightly sweeter than most commercial brands, Bloom kombucha has a more inviting taste and is enjoyed by long-time kombucha drinkers and people new to kombucha.
Check out our newest flavor:  Negroni Kombucha– a blood orange, juniper berry kombucha. We will be selling it in 64oz growlers for $20, 9oz cups for $2.50, or you can bring your own container and we will charge based on how many ounces. We also have our starter kits, containing the scoby, starter tea and a 1 gallon jar with directions on how to brew it.
To learn more about the company and its products, visit www.bloomferments.com and click on the FAQ tab. Jordan Michalsky will represent us at Sweetwater, and she will also bring a variety of shirts from her Happy Ferments Apparel company.

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.New Flavors!! This week we add 2 new flavors to our lineup! — Curryosity and Root for Ginger. Both flavors received really favorable responses last week without any official announcement, and we’re excited to “officially” announce their availability.  (Note: The new labels include the phrase “100% Organic Kraut”, so we’ve added a small button to the “old” flavors to make it clear that they too are 100% Organic…)
Ingredients:
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

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, or call
Ground beef $6.50
Roast $6
T-Bone $12.
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
Broiler chickens  $4 lb
Turkeys $4 lb
Ducks , guineas, geese: ask for availability
Honey
12 oz bear 4
1 lb jar raw 5.25
2 lb bottle 9
4 lb pail raw 17
5 lb jug 20

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will not be at Market on July 4th.  Plan accordingly and purchase what you need from us this Saturday to last 2 weeks. 
Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234 by Friday 6pm to place advance orders.
GRASS FED BEEF!    We appreciate advance orders for beef.
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, TBone, NY Strip,  Rib Steak, Sirloin,
Braising Beef ~ Round and Swiss Steaks; Stew Meat
Kabob Beef
Roasts ~ Chuck,  English, Arm, Rolled Rump; Brisket
Lean Ground Beef
Short Ribs ~ One of the most flavorful cuts.  Google some recipes!
Heart and Tongue
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.
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL, imported from Palestine by Higher Grounds.
Earthscape / Full Circle Farm
Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
231-861-2234

Provision Family Farms of White Cloud
SUMMER SPECIAL!!  Beef Kabobs $6.50/lb.
If you would like to reserve your order for Saturday’s Market 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
Thighs
$5.00/lb
Drums
$5.00/lb
Wings
$4.00/lb
Breast
$9.00/lb (out of stock)
Backs
$2.00/lb
Stewing Hens
$2.75/lb
Eggs
$4.00/dozen

SMOKED PORK
Smoked Hock
$4.00/lb
Bacon
$8.50/lb
Jowl Bacon
$8.00/lb
Cottage Bacon
$8.00/lb
Ham
$7.50/lb
Pit Ham (Sliced Lunchmeat)
$8.00/lb
Canadian Bacon
$5.00/pkg (1/2lb packages)
PORK
Sausage (Italian and Breakfast)
$6.00/lb
Ground Pork
$6.00/lb
Bulk Sausage or Ground Pork (10 +lbs)
$5.50/lb
Pork Chops
$6.50/lb
Pork Steak
$6.50/lb
Boston Butt
$6.50/lb
Loin
$7.50/lb
Spare Ribs
$5.00/lb
Baby Back Ribs
$9.00/lb
Tenderloin
$12.00/lb
Bones, Head
$1.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$4.00/lb
Lard
$4.00/lb

BEEF
Hamburger
$5.75/lb
Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs
$5.25/lb
Ground Sirloin
$6.50/lb
1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)
$8.50/each
Cube Steak
$6.50/lb
Rib Steak, Kabobs
$8.00/lb
Brisket, Chuck Roast, English Roast, Cube Steak, Stew Meat
$6.50/lb
Flank, Skirt, Flat Iron, Sirloin
$11.00/lb
Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin
$13.00/lb
Liver, Short Ribs
$4.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Heart, Kidney
$2.00/lb

LAMB
Ground
$10.00/lb
Stew Meat
$10.00/lb
Leg Roast
$13.00/lb
Boneless Leg
$14.00/lb
Steaks, Spare Ribs
$11.00/lb
Chops
$13.00/lb
Rack
$15.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$6.00/lb

DUCK
Eggs
$5.00/dozen

Shady Side Farm of Holland
This week we will be at market with our certified organic beans, all harvested last fall, in the following varieties:
Bean Medley – A mixture of all our beans that is great for soup.
Black Turtle – Common black bean with a thick skin and a meaty texture.
Black Valentine – Taste like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips.
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food.
Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili.
Jacob’s Cattle Gold – (Almost gone) Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews.
Marrow – (Almost gone) Creamy bean, good in soups and baked beans.
October – (Almost gone) Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili.
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet bean, smooth, creamy texture, good in everything.
Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking.
Zebra – (Almost gone) Smooth, creamy texture, full-bodied flavor, good all-purpose bean
Please let us know ahead of time if you’d like to order 5# bags of any one variety, so that we can pre-bag those and bring them along.

In addition, we will have Grassfield Farms organic raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:
Aged Cheddar – You asked, and we listened! A sharp cheddar, aged a year. Award-winning!
Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.
Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.
Crofters – This delicious cheese is aged 1 year with a medium sharp taste. The texture is dry and crumbly. Very similar to Parmesan.
Edam – It’s back! A variety of Gouda made with skim milk: Elastic, yet firm, this flawless low fat cheese is our best melter, improving any dish.
Garlic & Onion – The most aromatic of herbs. Don’t be the only one in the room to eat this spiced Gouda or you soon will be.
Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.
Lamont Cheddar – A rare, natural rind English cheese, named for the Grand River’s first settlement near our farm.
Leyden – Originally from the Rhine Valley, now the Grand River Valley; cumin perfectly compliments this aged Dutch cheese.
Cheese Sticks – Want to try some cheese, but don’t need a whole 8 ounces? We’ll have a few cheese sticks along each week, in a variety of cheese types, for $2 each.

And we will have our certified organic non-GMO corn along in two different options:
Whole corn (for making masa) – 2# bags. If you want corn in larger amounts than just 2#, please email me. We will have the little packets of lime necessary for making the masa, as well.
Freshly-ground corn meal – 2# bags. We took our whole corn down to Windmill Island in Holland and had them grind corn meal for us. This stoneground meal is fresh, fresh, fresh–what I will have along to market Saturday is the second batch!

Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery—
Well we know summer has officially arrived because our Vanilla Shortcakes flew off the shelves at market this past weekend!  We apologize that we hadn’t made more—we will make twice as many for this coming weekend.  So if you want to have strawberry shortcake this weekend, get to the market EARLY or email us your Shortcake order and we will set some aside for you at the market.  The Shortcakes are 3 oz each and make a generous portion for one (or two small portions).  They are $2.25 each.
Pumpernickel Rye is back on the docket this weekend.  A wonderful rye made with OG cracked rye, OG whole wheat flour, carob powder, and a bit of ground caraway seed.  Perfect for a reuben or a fish sandwich (tuna or whitefish)!  $6.00 a loaf.
We are honored to bake for you and your family!  Because small good things matter.
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: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $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
Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Vermont Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper).  $8.00
Pumpernickel Rye (A new twist on an old Eastern European standard.  OG Cracked Rye and Caraway seed in a dark, chewy loaf) $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
Expedition Cookies:  The kitchen sink including bits of chocolate, coconut, and raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour.   $2.50 each
Treehuggers: The one and only quarter pound peanut-buttery original with OG dark chocolate chips.  Sweetened with local maple and honey. Vegan. $2.50 each
Hilltoppers Cookies– Molasses Ginger cookies…  A 4oz cookie sweetened with blackstrap molasses and bits of candied ginger.  $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
Pecan Date Scones
Blueberry Scones
BAKER’S DOZEN:  If you order 12 pastries you’ll receive a 13^th pastry FREE! 
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

New Vendor!
Stuart Family Farm of Custer
Jim and his son Wesley are at the center of this wheat growing venture in Custer Michigan. They will be bringing their own certified organic hard red wheat flour & seed and also baked goods using their own flours.

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
New!….. Head to Toe Bar! That’s right, a luxurious, unscented soap bar that acts as a shampoo and body bar! I’ve been using it as a shampoo bar for over 2 months now and love it! As pure as pure gets, saponified Organic Extra Virgin Olive & Coconut Oils, that’s it! $6 each or 2 for $10

It’s time for that wonderful 9 Essential Oils Insect Repellent that repels ticks, fleas, flies and mosquitoes! Great for animals and kids too!

BONUS this week only: For every 2 bottles of Body Wash you purchase you will receive a deluxe Scrunchie ($3 value) FREE!!! And remember when you bring your bottle back I’ll refill it on the spot for $1 off!
Products include:
Body Wash:
“Wide Awake”- Peppermint, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils
“Peaceful Meadow”- Rose Geranium, Sage, Lemongrass & Rosemary essential oils
“Sweet Whispers”- Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Tangerine & Lemon essential oils
“Burst of Sunshine”- Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime & Lavender
“Nights in Tuscany”- Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Lavender & Orange essential oils (matching it to Simply Soaps sensual Tuscany Perfume!)
Bar Soaps: Peppermint & Tea Tree, Lavender, Orange, Four Thieves or Bare (no scent, no color)
Foaming Hand Soap: Peppermint or Citrus (Orange & Grapefruit)
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Hydrating Lotion
Peppermint Toothpaste
Healing Clay
Cool Vapor Rub (New product similar to Vick’s but safe and healthy!)
Tuscany Perfume
Bath Salts & Fizz Set: Peppermint or Lavender
Laundry Soap & Stain Stick
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags: Peppermint, Lavender, Orange or Unscented
Insect Repellent (For people and pets)

$1 off! Did you know that when you bring me your bottles of Freeze, Body Wash or Insect Repellent I will refill them at the market for $1 off the price! Good for you and the planet!

Samples of Tuscany Perfume, Body Butter, Healing Clay, Cool Vapor Rub, Freeze Spray, Lemon Sugar Scrub, Hydrating Lotion and Peppermint Toothpaste are available for you to try.

Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, artificial ingredients or preservatives of any kind. The colors and scents used are from nature, essential oils and whenever possible are made from organic ingredients.

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Kasza Sugar Bush
Stop by our booth and check out our newest addition to our line-up: Maple Munch Granola! Great as a cereal, snack, on yogurt, on ice cream and much more!!
We’ll also have our full assortment of maple syrups. Please note a schedule change: we plan to be at Sweetwater the first and last Saturday of the month.

Five Oaks Farm of Montague
We will have eggs available, on pasture & fed certified organic feed.

The Roaring Mouse of Hart
We will be missing market this week while we work on some new exciting changes. We will be back the 4^th of July!
call or text: (231)742-0229
email: titus@theroaringmouse.com
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee

Strawberry news:
Scholl Farm of Montague has chemical-free U-Pick strawberries. Call for hours:  231-893-1311.

Unfortunately, Ware Farm berries are not producing enough this year to warrant a trip to Muskegon. Last week our asparagus farmer Greg Mund traveled to Berrien Springs and brought back some great certified organic strawberries for us; the trip was 2 hours one way! We thank him for making the trip and hope you all enjoyed your berries!  And I guess we will hope for a better year for the berries next year.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, April 25th, 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!

 NOW OPEN EVERY SATURDAY from 9 to 12!

Attending this week’s market:

Grandson’s Gardens of Spring Lake
This week we’ll bring from our hoophouse: spinach, salad mix and maybe baby kale! Along with greens we will also bring storage crops including beets, carrots, shallots, and potatoes.  All our veggies are grown organically and we are down to the last few pages of our organic certification paperwork.

Scholl Farm of Montague
Eggs:
Chicken $4.00/doz, $10.00/flat
Duck $9.00/doz, $5.00/half doz (very limited supply)
Goose $1.50/egg (very limited supply)
Herbs:
fresh chives $2.00/bag
fresh sage leaves $2.00/bag

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
PARSNIPS!  Planted last June, harvested this week. Carrots. Yum.
ON SALE:  BEEF HEART.  $2 PER LB.
WE SHOULD HAVE A FULL SUPPLY OF MARKET BEEF FOR THIS SATURDAY.
We appreciate advance orders for beef.  Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234 by Friday 6pm.
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, TBone, NY Strip, RibEye, Sirloin
Braising Beef ~ Round and Swiss Steaks; Stew Meat
Roasts ~ Chuck,  English, Arm, Rolled Rump
Lean Ground Beef
Leaner Ground Sirloin- JUST A SMALL AMT LEFT
Short Ribs ~ One of the most flavorful cuts.  Google some recipes!
Soup Bones – It’s time to make some rich beef stocks and Bone Broth.
Liver and Tongue
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.
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL, imported from Palestine by Higher Grounds.
Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234 by Friday 6pm.

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
This week we’ll be bringing
*BABY LETTUCE MIX
*ARUGULA
*SPINACH
*RADISHES
*BROTH BAGS
*DRIED HERBS
*WHOLE CAYENNE AND GEORGIA FLAME
*CRUSHED RED PEPPER
*LEEK POWDER (perfect for adding to dips and spreads)
*DRIED SLICED LEEKS
*EGGS (our chickens are pastured and fed non-GMO grain)
*HERBAL TEAS
*LIP BALM
*HERBAL SALVES AND CREAMS
Our FarmFans receive special savings and sales.  Are you a FarmFan?  Ask us how.
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
Check us out on Facebook

Funny Farm of Grant
NEW! Fresh Shitake mushrooms –  First of the season!
Also:
Eggs from our mixed flock
Dried shiitake mushrooms
Dried sweet peppers
Pink Himalayan Sea salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt
Asst dried herbs
Come see the new designs at  Baubles by Barb.
Have something you’d like to have restrung or remade  into a new piece?
Custom pieces using your beads, etc is available.
Apron Lady is at our booth! Come see her amazing array of patterns & apron designs for every occasion!
Interested in CSA? We’re signing up members this Saturday, ask us for an application!

Five Oaks Farm of Montague
We’ll have lots of eggs from our pastured flock fed greens & Certified Organic Layer Mix.
2014 CSA members – email fiveoakscsa@gmail.com and we’ll hold a dozen for you as part of your 2014 share.

Shady Side Farm of Holland
This week I’ll be at market with our certified organic beans, all harvested last fall, in the following varieties:
Black Turtle – Common black bean with a thick skin and a meaty texture.
Black Valentine – Taste like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips.
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food.
Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili.
Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews.
October – (Almost gone–get them now!) Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili.
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet bean, smooth, creamy texture, good in everything.
Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking.
Please let me know ahead of time if you’d like to order 5# bags of any one variety, so that I can pre-bag those and bring them along.

I will have our certified organic non-GMO corn along in two different options:
Whole corn (for making masa) – 2# bags. If you want corn in larger amounts than just 2#, please email me. I will have the little packets of lime necessary for making the masa, as well.
Freshly-ground corn meal – 2# bags. We took our whole corn down to Windmill Island in Holland and had them grind corn meal for us. This stoneground meal is fresh, fresh, fresh!

In addition, I’ll have Grassfield Farms organic raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:
Aged Cheddar – You asked, and we listened! A sharp cheddar, aged a year. Award-winning!
Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.
Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.
Crofters – This delicious cheese is aged 1 year with a medium sharp taste. The texture is dry and crumbly. Very similar to Parmesan.
Edam – A variety of Gouda made with skim milk: Elastic, yet firm, this flawless low fat cheese is our best melter, improving any dish.
Garlic & Onion – The most aromatic of herbs. Don’t be the only one in the room to eat this spiced Gouda or you soon will be.
Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.
Lamont Cheddar – A rare, natural rind English cheese, named for the Grand River’s first settlement near our farm.
Leyden – Originally from the Rhine Valley, now the Grand River Valley; cumin perfectly compliments this aged Dutch cheese.
Polkton Corners – The centuries-old name for the Grassfields farmland; this original semi-soft creamy offering is mouth-watering at room temperature.
Cheese Sticks – Want to try some cheese, but don’t need a whole 8 ounces? I’ll have a few cheese sticks along each week, in a variety of cheese types, for $2 each.
Lona

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery—
We are honored to bake for you and your family!  Because small good things matter.
OUR TEN WEEKLY VARIETIES
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.50
 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00
 Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.00
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $5.50
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $6.50
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) $8.75
100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.50
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).  Slice it thin to enjoy this dark and hearty loaf.  $6.50 a loaf
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE
Hazel Road Rustic:  An old-time New England bread made with organic cornmeal (Michigan grown), rye, and blackstrap molasses.  A bread with a slightly sweet, complex flavor.  Great for french toast or slathered with jam.  $6.00 a loaf.
Chili Cheddar   Locally-grown, pickled jalapeno peppers coupled with tangy cheddar cheese makes for great flavor with a little kick.  Fresh or toasted, great as an accompaniment to soup or chili.  $8.00
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
Tree Huggers  The one and only quarter pound peanut-buttery original with OG dark chocolate chips.  Sweetened with local maple and honey.  $2.50 each
Pecan Maple Oaties  Made with OG rolled oats, real Michigan Maple Syrup, Pecans, and organic raisins 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
                Currant Scones
                Lovely Lemon Scones
BAKER’S DOZEN:  If you order 12 pastries you’ll receive a 13^th pastry FREE! 
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

Hilde and Charlie Muller
Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery

Providence Family Farm
Our BACON is in!!!!  We now have Bacon, Jowl Bacon, Canadian Bacon,
Cottage Bacon, and Hams.

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.

Beef
Hamburger $5.75/lb
Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs $5.25/lb
Liver, Heart, Short Ribs, Kidney $4.00/lb
1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack) $8.00/lb
Brisket, Chuck Roast, English Roast (out of stock), Cube Steak, Shank $6.50/lb
Chuck Eye, Rib Steak, Kabobs, T-bone, Rolled Rump $8.00/lb
Flat Iron (out of stock), Skirt, Flank (out of stock), Sirloin $11.00/lb
Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin $13.00/lb

Lamb
Liver, Heart $6.00/lb
Shank (out of stock) $9.00/lb
Leg Roast $13.00/lb
Boneless Leg $14.00/lb
Steaks, Spare Ribs $11.00/lb
Chops $13.00/lb
Rack $15.00/lb

Pork
Smoked Hock $4.00/lb
Lard $5.00/lb
Sausage Italian, (Breakfast out of Stock) $6.00/lb
Bulk Sausage 10+ lbs (out of Stock) $5.50/lb
Spare Ribs $6.00/lb
Baby Back Ribs $9.00/lb
Loin $7.50/lb
Tenderloin (out of stock) $10.00/lb
Liver, Heart $4.00/lb
Bacon $8.50/lb
Jowl Bacon $8.00/lb
Cottage Bacon $8.00/lb
Ham $7.50/lb
Pit Ham (Sliced Lunchmeat) $8.00/lb
Canadian Bacon $11.00/lb

Stew Meats
Lamb Bones, Beef Bones $2.00/lb
Pork Bones, Head $2.00/lb
Chicken Backs (out of stock) $2.00/lb
Stewing Hens (out of stock) $2.75/lb
Beef Stew Meat (out of stock) $6.50/lb
Lamb Stew Meat $10.00/lb
Chicken
Gizzards, Liver, (Heart out of stock) $2.00/lb
Whole Chickens (out of stock) $4.00/lb
Eggs $4.00/doz
*We will have our first batch of summer chickens available at the end of May.

Duck
Whole $6.00/lb (Seasonal Clearance $5.00/lb)
Eggs $5.00/doz
Turkey Whole $4.75/lb (Seasonal Clearance $4.00/lb)

The Roaring Mouse of Hart
It’s coffee time! We have a unique coffee from Sumatra in a limited
supply again this week! If you want to try something new, come early
before it is gone. We will not be at market next Saturday, May 2nd, so
stock up this week.
In the roaster this week:

•       Bolivia Fair Trade Organic – a sweet rich cup with chocolate notes.
Very good with dessert.
•       Ethiopia Sidama Fair Trade Organic – a complex cup with berry notes
and a sweet finish. This is one of our favorites!
•       Decaffinated Peru Fair Trade Organic – rich and sweet, with
chocolate and caramel notes. A very delicious decaf! This coffee was
decaffeinated using the Mountain Water Process. It is a natural,
chemical free process which allows the bean to retain much of its
unique flavor.
•       Sumatra Fair Trade Organic – Bold, earthy, with a molasses sweetness
and a light acidity. This is a limited supply and is only available by
the ounce.

Come taste the fresh difference! Brewed samples will be available for
all coffees!
We try not to roast too much extra in order to keep the coffee fresh
every week. Advance orders will ensure that we don’t run out of your
favorite coffee before you get some!

Like us on Facebook for updates! www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee

Price is $1.10/ounce or volume discount $12/12 oz bag $16/16 oz bag

call or text: (231)742-0229
email: titus@theroaringmouse.com
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
$1 off! Did you know that when you bring me your bottles of Freeze, Body Wash or Insect Repellent I will refill them at the market for $1 off the price! Good for you and the planet!

I have a couple of awesome New Products for you to try!

Hydrating Lotion~  A silky white blend of Filtered Water, Mango & Shea Butters, Emulsifying Wax, Vegetable Glycerin, Almond Oil, Vitamin E, Lavender, Camphor & Peppermint Essential Oils & Colloidal Silver. (I take this when I get a massage and have them use it instead of the chemically laden lotion. Remember: Everything on your skin is going directly into your bloodstream!) $10

Peppermint Toothpaste~ “Black is the new White” as this powerful “Black” toothpaste whitens your teeth and supports your mouth’s overall health! This Bentonite Clay based toothpaste also contains Xylitol, Activated Charcoal (whitens), Black Walnut (strengthens enamel) & Peppermint Essential Oil. $9

Also, I’ll start bringing the fabulous 9 Essential Oils Insect Repellent that repels ticks, fleas, flies and mosquitoes!

Products include:
Body Wash:
“Wide Awake”- Peppermint, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils
“Peaceful Meadow”- Rose Geranium, Sage, Lemongrass & Rosemary essential oils
“Sweet Whispers”- Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Tangerine & Lemon essential oils
“Burst of Sunshine”- Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime & Lavender
“Nights in Tuscany”- Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Lavender & Orange essential oils (matching it to Simply Soaps sensual Tuscany Perfume!)
Bar Soaps: Peppermint & Tea Tree, Lavender, Orange, Four Thieves or Bare (no scent, no color)
Foaming Hand Soap: Peppermint or Citrus (Orange & Grapefruit)
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Hydrating Lotion
Peppermint Toothpaste
Healing Clay
Cool Vapor Rub (New product similar to Vick’s but safe and healthy!)
Tuscany Perfume
Bath Salts & Fizz Set: Peppermint or Lavender
Laundry Soap & Stain Stick
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags: Peppermint, Lavender, Orange or Unscented
Insect Repellent (For people and pets)

Samples of Tuscany Perfume, Body Butter, Healing Clay, Cool Vapor Rub, Freeze Spray, Lemon Sugar Scrub, Hydrating Lotion and Peppermint Toothpaste are available for you to try.

Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, artificial ingredients or preservatives of any kind. The colors and scents used are from nature, essential oils and whenever possible are made from organic ingredients.

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
Cherry Vanilla Chevre is our newest addition to our spreadable Chevres. We think you’ll like this one, especially good on a morning bagel!
Chevreʹ  Fresh chevre with a nice spreading consistency, perfect for sandwich toppings and cooking. Cherry Capital Foods of Traverse City says  ” The chèvre produced by Meadow View has a pitch perfect acidity on the palate that becomes gently sweet and milky with a grassy note on the finish.”
Seasoned Chevreʹ                                                    
Our fresh Chevre available in your favorite flavorings: Blueberry Vanilla (great on a morning bagel!) Hickory-smoked bacon Bits, Garlic, Italian Herb, & Hot Pepper
Feta                                                                                       
A smooth and creamy feta which is low in salt and rich in fresh goat milk flavor. The brining process gives feta cheese a salty, tangy flavor and a crumbly consistency. Feta cheese can be served as a table cheese, used in baking savory dishes, or served as an appetizer or in salads. The classic Greek salad is made with Feta cheese. In crumbles or cubes for easy slicing.
Tomme de Fremont                                     
Our first aged cheese is quickly becoming a customer favorite! Developed from a French recipe, Tomme is a lower fat mold ripened cheese, aged at least 60 days. This gives the cheese a stronger flavor & firmer texture than the fresh Chevres, perfect for slicing.
Dutch Kase                                                               
A Meadow View Dairy original! If you are looking for a nicely aged but milder version of our Tomme, this is the cheese for you. Vacuum sealed without mold and aged at least 60 days.
Marco Similar to Dutch Kase but pasteurized and vacuum sealed, it comes in Pepper, Sage, Italian & Garlic.
Other items from our farm:
We’ll also have eggs from our free-range, GMO-free flock.
Note: We will be attending market the last Saturday of every month.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, April 18th, 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!

HAPPY SPRING!
NOW OPEN EVERY SATURDAY from 9 to 12!Attending this week’s market:

Grandson’s Gardens of Spring Lake
Jen and Russ from Grandson’s Gardens in West Olive will be back this week!
From Jen:
It has been a while since we have been market vendors at Sweetwater.  We cut back on farmer’s markets the last few years when we had babies in the house but now our boys are getting big and quickly becoming little farm helpers.  This will be our 8th year with a CSA program and are also expanding our gardens and hope to have enough extra veggies this season to bring some to market.  Our hoop-house survived all the storms so far and is loaded with beautiful spinach and the lettuce mix and kale are getting close.  Along with greens we will also bring storage crops including beets, carrots, shallots, and potatoes.  All our veggies are grown organically and we are down to the last few pages of our organic certification paperwork.

Scholl Farm of Montague
Frozen whole chicken  $4.00/lb
Eggs
Chicken  $4.00/doz,, $10.00/flat (2.5 doz.)
Turkey $1.00/egg
Duck  $9.00/doz.
Goose  $1.50/egg

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
PARSNIPS!  Planted last June, harvested this week. Yum. Cabbages and potatoes.
ON SALE:  BEEF HEART.  $2 PER LB.
WE SHOULD HAVE A FULL SUPPLY OF MARKET BEEF FOR THIS SATURDAY.
We appreciate advance orders for beef.  Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234 by Friday 6pm.
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, TBone, NY Strip, RibEye, Sirloin
Braising Beef ~ Round and Swiss Steaks; Stew Meat
Roasts ~ Chuck,  English, Arm, Rolled Rump
Lean Ground Beef
Leaner Ground Sirloin
Short Ribs ~ One of the most flavorful cuts.  Google some recipes!
Soup Bones – It’s time to make some rich beef stocks and Bone Broth.
Tongue
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.
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL, imported from Palestine by Higher Grounds.
Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234 by Friday 6pm.

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

This week we’ll be bringing
*KALE
*ARUGULA
*SCALLIONS
*EARLY SPRING SPINACH
*FRESH CILANTRO
*BROTH BAGS
*DRIED HERBS
*WHOLE CAYENNE AND GEORGIA FLAME
*CRUSHED RED PEPPER
*LEEK POWDER (perfect for adding to dips and spreads)
*DRIED SLICED LEEKS
*EGGS (our chickens are pastured and fed non-GMO grain)
*HERBAL TEAS
*LIP BALM
*HERBAL SALVES AND CREAMS

Our FarmFans receive special savings and sales.  Are you a FarmFan?  Ask us how.
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
Check us out on Facebook

Funny Farm of Grant
NEW! Fresh Shitake mushrooms –  First of the season!
Also:
Eggs from our mixed flock
Dried shiitake mushrooms
Dried sweet peppers
Pink Himalayan Sea salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt
Asst dried herbs
Come see the new designs at  Baubles by Barb.
Have something you’d like to have restrung or remade  into a new piece?
Custom pieces using your beads, etc is available.
Apron Lady is at our booth! Come see her amazing array of patterns & apron designs for every occasion!
Interested in CSA? We’re signing up members this Saturday, ask us for an application!

Five Oaks Farm of Montague
We’ll have lots of eggs from our pastured flock fed greens & Certified Organic Layer Mix.

Shady Side Farm of Holland
This week I’ll be at market with our certified organic beans, all harvested last fall, in the following varieties:
Black Turtle – Common black bean with a thick skin and a meaty texture.
Black Valentine – Taste like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips.
Hidatsa Red – (Almost gone–get them now!) Slight nutty taste, use in chili or red beans and rice.
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food.
Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili.
Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews.
October – (Almost gone–get them now!) Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili.
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet bean, smooth, creamy texture, good in everything.
Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking.
Please let me know ahead of time if you’d like to order 5# bags of any one variety, so that I can pre-bag those and bring them along.

I will have our certified organic non-GMO corn along in two different options:
Whole corn (for making masa) – 2# bags. If you want corn in larger amounts than just 2#, please email me. I will have the little packets of lime necessary for making the masa, as well.
Freshly-ground corn meal – 2# bags. We took our whole corn down to Windmill Island in Holland and had them grind corn meal for us. This stoneground meal is fresh, fresh, fresh!

In addition, I’ll have Grassfield Farms organic raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:
Aged Cheddar – You asked, and we listened! A sharp cheddar, aged a year. Award-winning!
Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.
Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.
Crofters – This delicious cheese is aged 1 year with a medium sharp taste. The texture is dry and crumbly. Very similar to Parmesan.
Edam – A variety of Gouda made with skim milk: Elastic, yet firm, this flawless low fat cheese is our best melter, improving any dish.
Garlic & Onion – The most aromatic of herbs. Don’t be the only one in the room to eat this spiced Gouda or you soon will be.
Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.
Lamont Cheddar – A rare, natural rind English cheese, named for the Grand River’s first settlement near our farm.
Leyden – Originally from the Rhine Valley, now the Grand River Valley; cumin perfectly compliments this aged Dutch cheese.
Polkton Corners – The centuries-old name for the Grassfields farmland; this original semi-soft creamy offering is mouth-watering at room temperature.
Cheese Sticks – Want to try some cheese, but don’t need a whole 8 ounces? I’ll have a few cheese sticks along each week, in a variety of cheese types, for $2 each.

If there is anything woolly that you are interested in, it doesn’t hurt to shoot me an email. Now that the weather is getting nicer, I will not be bringing along wool goods on a regular basis.
Lona

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
New! Spring Ramps are here!
Hoop House offerings- Spinach will be available for the next couple weeks.
Pasture Raised Meat and Eggs
Fresh eggs from happy chickens will be available.
Pastured Pork
Pork chops, limited bacon, and hams available.
Pastured Chicken
Whole birds available.
Grass-fed Lamb
Selected cuts available
Bakery Offerings
A selection of Paleo muffins, cookies, and breakfast cookies made with almond and coconut flour.
Variety of our regular and gluten free breakfast cookies.
Try our delicious Fresh quiches ! reg. and gluten free
New! Carrot Cake reg. and gluten free made with our fresh carrots.
Hope to see you there.  Timothy is still quite busy shearing sheep these days.  He will return soon.

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery!
We are honored to bake for you and your family!  Because small good things matter.
OUR TEN WEEKLY VARIETIES
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.50
 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00
 Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.00
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $5.50
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $6.50
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) $8.75
100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.50
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).  Slice it thin to enjoy this dark and hearty loaf.  $6.50 a loaf
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE
Hazel Road Rustic:  An old-time New England bread made with organic cornmeal (Michigan grown), rye, and blackstrap molasses.  A bread with a slightly sweet, complex flavor.  Great for french toast or slathered with jam.  $6.00 a loaf.
Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Vermont Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper).  Price $8.00
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 golden molasses and bits of candied ginger)  $2.50 each
Mrs. Moose’s Whangdangdoodlers Chunks of Valrhona dark chocolate, OG walnuts, and real OG butter make this a cookie you’ll never forget.  $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
Pecan Date Scone
Blueberry Scones
BAKER’S DOZEN:  If you order 12 pastries you’ll receive a 13^th pastry FREE! 
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
with jam.  $6.00 a loaf.
We are honored to bake for you and your family!  Because small good things matter.

Hilde and Charlie Muller
Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery

Provision Family Farm
Our BACON is in!!!!  We now have Bacon, Jowl Bacon, Canadian Bacon, Cottage Bacon, and Hams.
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.

Beef
·            Hamburger
$5.75/lb
·            Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs
$5.25/lb
·            Liver, Heart, Short Ribs, Kidney
$4.00/lb
·            1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)
$8.00/ea
·            Brisket, Chuck Roast, English Roast (out of stock), Cube Steak, Shank                                              $6.50/lb
·           Chuck Eye, Rib Steak, Kabobs, T-bone, Rolled Rump
$8.00/lb
Flat Iron (out of stock), Skirt, Flank (out of stock), Sirloin
$11.00/lb
·           Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin                                                                                                               $13.00/lb
Lamb
·            Liver, Heart
$6.00/lb
·            Shank
$9.00/lb
·            Leg Roast
$13.00/lb
·            Boneless Leg
$14.00/lb
·            Steaks, Spare Ribs
$11.00/lb
·            Chops
$13.00/lb
·            Rack
$15.00/lb
Pork
·             Smoked Hock
$4.00/lb
Lard
$5.00/lb
·            Sausage Italian, (Breakfast out of Stock)
$6.00/lb
·            Bulk Sausage 10+ lbs (out of Stock)
$5.50/lb
·            Spare Ribs
$6.00/lb
·            Baby Back Ribs
$9.00/lb
Loin
$7.50/lb
·            Tenderloin (out of stock)
$10.00/lb
·            Liver, Heart
$4.00/lb
Bacon
$8.50/lb
Jowl Bacon
$8.00/lb
Cottage Bacon
$8.00/lb
Ham
$7.50/lb
Pit Ham (Sliced Lunchmeat)
$8.00/lb
Canadian Bacon
$11.00/lb

Stew Meats
·            Lamb Bones, Beef Bones
$2.00/lb
·            Pork Bones, Head
$2.00/lb
·            Chicken Backs (out of stock)                                                                                                               $2.00/lb
·            Stewing Hens (out of stock)                                                                                    $2.75/lb
·            Beef Stew Meat (out of stock)                                                                                                              $6.50/lb
·            Lamb Stew Meat
$10.00/lb
Chicken
·           Gizzards, Liver, (Heart out of stock)
$2.00/lb
Whole Chickens (out of stock)
$4.00/lb
Eggs
$4.00/doz
*We will have our first batch of summer chickens available at the end of May.

Duck
·            Whole
$6.00/lb (Seasonal Clearance $5.00/lb)
Eggs
$5.00/doz
Turkey
·           Whole
$4.75/lb (Seasonal Clearance $4.00/lb)
The Roaring Mouse of Hart
It’s coffee time! We have a unique coffee from Sumatra in a limited
supply again this week! If you want to try something new, come early
before it is gone. This will be the last week for the Mexico coffee.
If you want some come early! We only have a little bit left!

In the roaster this week:

•       Bolivia Fair Trade Organic – a sweet rich cup with chocolate notes.
Very good with dessert.
•       Ethiopia Sidama Fair Trade Organic – a complex cup with berry notes
and a sweet finish. This is one of our favorites!
•       Mexico Terruño Nayarita Organic – a bright, rich cup with caramel
notes and a sweet finish. This is another great cup from a group of
small farmers in Mexico. It is claimed to be the best coffee in
Mexico, and the farmers get a high price for the quality.
•       Decaffinated Peru Fair Trade Organic – rich and sweet, with
chocolate and caramel notes. A very delicious decaf! This coffee was
decaffeinated using the Mountain Water Process. It is a natural,
chemical free process which allows the bean to retain much of its
unique flavor.
•       Sumatra Fair Trade Organic – Bold, earthy, with a molasses sweetness
and a light acidity. This is a limited supply and is only available by
the ounce.

Come taste the fresh difference! Brewed samples will be available for
all coffees!
We try not to roast too much extra in order to keep the coffee fresh
every week. Advance orders will ensure that we don’t run out of your
favorite coffee before you get some!

Like us on Facebook for updates! www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee

Price is $1.10/ounce or volume discount $12/12 oz bag $16/16 oz bag

call or text: (231)742-0229
email: titus@theroaringmouse.com
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
I’m back in town and anxious to get back to the market and see ya’ll! (Forgive me, I was in Texas all Winter!)

I have a couple of awesome New Products for you to try!

Hydrating Lotion~  A silky white blend of Filtered Water, Mango & Shea Butters, Emulsifying Wax, Vegetable Glycerin, Almond Oil, Vitamin E, Lavender, Camphor & Peppermint Essential Oils & Colloidal Silver. (I take this when I get a massage and have them use it instead of the chemically laden lotion. Remember: Everything on your skin is going directly into your bloodstream!) $10

Peppermint Toothpaste~ “Black is the new White” as this powerful “Black” toothpaste whitens your teeth and supports your mouth’s overall health! This Bentonite Clay based toothpaste also contains Xylitol, Activated Charcoal (whitens), Black Walnut (strengthens enamel) & Peppermint Essential Oil. $9

Also, I’ll start bringing the fabulous 9 Essential Oils Insect Repellent that repels ticks, fleas, flies and mosquitoes!

Products include:
Body Wash:
“Wide Awake”- Peppermint, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils
“Peaceful Meadow”- Rose Geranium, Sage, Lemongrass & Rosemary essential oils
“Sweet Whispers”- Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Tangerine & Lemon essential oils
“Burst of Sunshine”- Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime & Lavender
“Nights in Tuscany”- Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Lavender & Orange essential oils (matching it to Simply Soaps sensual Tuscany Perfume!)
Bar Soaps: Peppermint & Tea Tree, Lavender, Orange, Four Thieves or Bare (no scent, no color)
Foaming Hand Soap: Peppermint or Citrus (Orange & Grapefruit)
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Hydrating Lotion
Peppermint Toothpaste
Healing Clay
Cool Vapor Rub (New product similar to Vick’s but safe and healthy!)
Tuscany Perfume
Bath Salts & Fizz Set: Peppermint or Lavender
Laundry Soap & Stain Stick
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags: Peppermint, Lavender, Orange or Unscented
Insect Repellent (For people and pets)

Samples of Tuscany Perfume, Body Butter, Healing Clay, Cool Vapor Rub, Freeze Spray, Lemon Sugar Scrub, Hydrating Lotion and Peppermint Toothpaste are available for you to try.

Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, artificial ingredients or preservatives of any kind. The colors and scents used are from nature, essential oils and whenever possible are made from organic ingredients.

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
Note: We will be attending market the last Saturday of every month.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, April 11th, 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!

HAPPY SPRING!
NOW OPEN EVERY SATURDAY from 9 to 12!

Attending this week’s market:

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will try to prep some veggies for this week’s market:  Cabbages, onions, potatoes.
We appreciate advance orders for beef.  Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234 by Friday 6pm.
WE SHOULD HAVE A FULL SUPPLY OF MARKET BEEF FOR THIS SATURDAY:
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, TBone, NY Strip, RibEye, Sirloin
Braising Beef ~ Round and Swiss Steaks; Stew Meat
Roasts ~ Chuck,  English, Arm
Lean Ground Beef
Leaner Ground Sirloin
Short Ribs ~ One of the most flavorful cuts.  Google some recipes!
Soup Bones & Oxtail – It’s time to make some rich beef stocks and Bone Broth.
Liver, Heart and Tongue
NEW SHIPMENT: 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.
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL, imported from Palestine by Higher Grounds.
Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234 by Friday 6pm.

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
This week we’ll be bringing
*EARLY SPRING SPINACH
*CARROTS
*BROTH BAGS
*DRIED HERBS
*WHOLE CAYENNE AND GEORGIA FLAME
*CRUSHED RED PEPPER
*LEEK POWDER (perfect for adding to dips and spreads)
*DRIED SLICED LEEKS
*EGGS (our chickens are pastured and fed non-GMO grain)
*HERBAL TEAS
*LIP BALM
*HERBAL SALVES AND CREAMS

Our FarmFans receive special savings and sales.  Are you a FarmFan?  Ask us how.
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
Check us out on Facebook

Kasza Sugar Bush
Stop by our booth and check out our newest addition to our line-up: Maple Munch Granola! Great as a cereal, snack, on yogurt, on ice cream and much more!!
We’ll also have our full assortment of maple syrups.
Funny Farm of Grant
Interested in CSA? We’re signing up members this Saturday, ask us for an application!
Jim has been busy in his woodworking  shop, assembling lots of new projects. Come see his cutting boards and small boxes made  from locally sourced hardwoods and highlighted with beautiful exotic  woods.
Every piece is unique and individual. New projects nearly every day.
We will have
Eggs from our mixed flock
Dried shiitake mushrooms
Dried onions
Dried sweet peppers
Pink Himalayan Sea salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt
Asst dried herbs
Barb has been busy in her workshop, too.
Come see the new designs at  Baubles by Barb.
Have something you’d like to have restrung or remade  into a new piece?
Custom pieces using your beads, etc is available.
Apron Lady is at our booth! Come see her amazing array of patterns & apron designs for every occasion!

Shady Side Farm of Holland
This week I’ll be at market with our certified organic beans, all harvested last fall, in the following varieties:

Black Turtle – Common black bean with a thick skin and a meaty texture.
Black Valentine – Taste like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips.
Hidatsa Red – (Almost gone–get them now!) Slight nutty taste, use in chili or red beans and rice.
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food.
Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili.
Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews.
October – (Almost gone–get them now!) Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili.
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet bean, smooth, creamy texture, good in everything.
Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking.
Please let me know ahead of time if you’d like to order 5# bags of any one variety, so that I can pre-bag those and bring them along.

I will have our certified organic non-GMO corn along in two different options:

Whole corn (for making masa) – 2# bags. If you want corn in larger amounts than just 2#, please email me. I will have the little packets of lime necessary for making the masa, as well.
Freshly-ground corn meal – 2# bags. We took our whole corn down to Windmill Island in Holland and had them grind corn meal for us. This stoneground meal is fresh, fresh, fresh!

In addition, I’ll have Grassfield Farms organic raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:

Aged Cheddar – You asked, and we listened! A sharp cheddar, aged a year. Award-winning!
Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.
Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.
Crofters – This delicious cheese is aged 1 year with a medium sharp taste. The texture is dry and crumbly. Very similar to Parmesan.
Edam – A variety of Gouda made with skim milk: Elastic, yet firm, this flawless low fat cheese is our best melter, improving any dish.
Garlic & Onion – The most aromatic of herbs. Don’t be the only one in the room to eat this spiced Gouda or you soon will be.
Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.
Lamont Cheddar – A rare, natural rind English cheese, named for the Grand River’s first settlement near our farm.
Leyden – Originally from the Rhine Valley, now the Grand River Valley; cumin perfectly compliments this aged Dutch cheese.
Polkton Corners – The centuries-old name for the Grassfields farmland; this original semi-soft creamy offering is mouth-watering at room temperature.
Cheese Sticks – Want to try some cheese, but don’t need a whole 8 ounces? I’ll have a few cheese sticks along each week, in a variety of cheese types, for $2 each.

If there is anything woolly that you are interested in, it doesn’t hurt to shoot me an email. Now that the weather is getting nicer, I will not be bringing along wool goods on a regular basis.

Lona

Five Oaks Farm of Montague
EGGS! Beginning April 1^st we transitioned our small flock of layers to Certified Organic Layer Feed. They are also given a steady diet of fresh greens & veggie scraps and all the bugs they can find! Eggs are $4.50 a dozen, as the cost of organic feed is double that of non-GMO,
conventionally grown layer mix. 2014 CSA customers: Eggs are available as part of your remaining 2014 shares.

The Roaring Mouse of Hart
It’s coffee time! We have a new coffee this week! We will have a
unique coffee from Sumatra in a limited supply. If you want to try
something new, come early before it is gone!
In the roaster this week:
•       Bolivia Fair Trade Organic – a sweet rich cup with chocolate notes.
Very good with dessert.
•       Ethiopia Sidama Fair Trade Organic – a complex cup with berry notes
and a sweet finish. This is one of our favorites!
•       Mexico Terruño Nayarita Organic – a bright, rich cup with caramel
notes and a sweet finish. This is another great cup from a group of
small farmers in Mexico. It is claimed to be the best coffee in
Mexico, and the farmers get a high price for the quality.
•       Decaffinated Peru Fair Trade Organic – rich and sweet, with
chocolate and caramel notes. A very delicious decaf! This coffee was
decaffeinated using the Mountain Water Process. It is a natural,
chemical free process which allows the bean to retain much of its
unique flavor.
•       Sumatra Fair Trade Organic – Too new for cupping notes, this is a
limited supply and is only available by the ounce.

Come taste the fresh difference! Brewed samples will be available for
all coffees!

We try not to roast too much extra in order to keep the coffee fresh
every week. Advance orders will ensure that we don’t run out of your
favorite coffee before you get some!

Like us on Facebook for updates! www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee

Price is $1.10/ounce or volume discount $12/12 oz bag $16/16 oz bag

call or text: (231)742-0229
email: titus@theroaringmouse.com
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery…
Looking forward to seeing you at Sweetwater this weekend!
 OUR TEN WEEKLY VARIETIES
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.50
Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00
Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.00
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $5.50
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $6.50
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) $8.75
100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.50
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).  Slice it thin to enjoy this dark and hearty loaf.  $6.50 a loaf
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE
Pumpernickel Rye A new twist on an old Eastern European standard.  Cracked Rye and Caraway seed in a dark, chewy loaf. $6.00
Chili Cheddar   Whoa-homegrown, pickled jalapeno peppers coupled with tangy cheddar cheese makes for great flavor with a little kick.  Fresh or toasted, great as an accompaniment to soup or chili.  $8.00
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 golden molasses and bits of candied ginger)  $2.50 each
Mrs. Moose’s Whangdangdoodlers Chunks of Valrhona dark chocolate, OG walnuts, and real OG butter make this a cookie you’ll never forget.  $2.50 each
SCONES
Our delicious scones are $2.50 each.
They are all made with organic butter, organic cream, and fresh local eggs!
Currant Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
BAKER’S DOZEN:  If you order 12 pastries you’ll receive a 13th pastry FREE!
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
We are honored to bake for you and your family!  Because small good things matter.

Provision Family Farm
Greetings!  This week we have a special on our Whole Ducks:  $5.00/lb.  Also, Duck Eggs are in!
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.

Beef
·            Hamburger                                                                                         $5.75/lb
·            Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs                                                               $5.25/lb
·            Liver, Heart, Short Ribs, Kidney                                                        $4.00/lb
·            1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)                                                      $8.00/ea
·            Brisket, Stew, Chuck Roast, English Roast, Cube Steak, Shank       $6.50/lb
·            Chuck Eye, Rib Steak, Kabobs, T-bone, Rolled Rump                  $8.00/lb
Flat Iron (out of stock), Skirt, Flank (out of stock), Sirloin                                      $11.00/lb
·            Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin                        $13.00/lb
Lamb
·            Liver, Heart                                                                                            $6.00/lb
·            Shank                                                                                                $9.00/lb
·            Leg Roast                                                                                      $13.00/lb
·            Boneless Leg                                                                                   $14.00/lb
·            Steaks, Spare Ribs                                                                       $11.00/lb
·            Chops                                                                                            $13.00/lb
·            Rack                                                                                               $15.00/lb
Pork
·            Lard                                                                                                     $5.00/lb
·            Sausage (Italian, Breakfast) (out of Stock)                                                               $6.00/lb
·            Bulk Sausage 10+ lbs (out of Stock)                                                                        $5.50/lb
·            Ground Pork (out of stock)                                                                                   $6.00/lb
·            Spare Ribs                                                                                       $6.00/lb
·            Baby Back Ribs                                                                                             $9.00/lb
Loin
$7.50/lb
·            Tenderloin (out of stock)                                                                     $10.00/lb
·            Liver, Heart                                                                                    $4.00/lb

Stew Meats
·            Lamb Bones, Beef Bones                                                         $2.00/lb
·            Pork Bones, Head                                                                        $2.00/lb
·            Chicken Backs (out of stock)                                                                                   $2.00/lb
·            Stewing Hens (out of stock)                                                                                    $2.75/lb
·            Beef Stew Meat (out of stock)                                                                                  $6.50/lb
·            Lamb Stew Meat
$10.00/lb
Chicken
·     Gizzards, Liver, (Heart out of stock)                                                     $2.00/lb
Stewing Chickens (out of stock)                                                                           $2.75/lb
·            Boneless Skinless Breasts (out of stock)                                         $9.00/lb
Eggs                                                                                                   $4.00/doz
*We will have our first batch of summer chickens available at the end of May.

Duck
·            Whole                                                                                            $6.00/lb (Discount this week $5.00/lb)
Eggs
$5.00/doz
Turkey
·      Whole                                                                                         $4.75/lb

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Hoop House offerings- Tim said spinach will be available in the next couple weeks.  We hope soon!!!
Pasture Raised Meat and Eggs
Fresh eggs from happy chickens will be available.
Pastured Pork
Pork chops, limited bacon, and hams available.
Pastured Chicken
Whole birds available.
Grass-fed Lamb
Selected cuts available
Bakery Offerings
A selection of Paleo muffins, cookies, and breakfast cookies made with almond and coconut flour.
Variety of our regular and gluten free breakfast cookies.
Try our delicious Fresh quiches ! reg. and gluten free
New! Carrot Cake reg. and gluten free made with our fresh carrots.
Hope to see you there.  Timothy is still quite busy shearing sheep these days.  He will return soon.

Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
Note: We will be attending market the last Saturday of every month.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, March 28th, 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!

HAPPY SPRING!
NOW OPEN EVERY SATURDAY from 9 to 12!

YOGA TIME at the market!
Hi, I am Erin Mund. I am finishing my teacher training to become a certified yoga teacher by Yoga Alliance and would love to share my knowledge that I have acquired through Peacelab Yoga Studio in Grandville, Michigan with the Sweetwater market customers and vendors if they are able to sneak away for an hour this Saturday. My family has been selling at the market for several years now and the community that has been created is really something to admire. I could not imagine a better place to complete my “community” hours for teacher training. The one hour class will be donation based. If anyone is interested in donating to the foundation of Rocco’s Heart https://www.facebook.com/roccosheart/timeline I will have information about the foundation available at the market, but here is the Facebook link. Please bring your own mats and any yoga props that you may need or use in your own practice (blanket, blocks or a strap). Everyone is welcomed to join and I look forward to being part of this wonderful community again. See you Saturday for yoga at the market 11am-12pm. 

Attending this week’s market:

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Hoop House offerings- Tim said spinach will be available in the next couple weeks.  We hope soon!!!
Pasture Raised Meat and Eggs
Fresh eggs from happy chickens will be available.
Pastured Pork
Pork chops, limited bacon, and hams available.
Pastured Chicken
Whole birds available.
Grass-fed Lamb
Selected cuts available
Bakery Offerings
A selection of Paleo muffins, cookies, and breakfast cookies made with almond and coconut flour.
Variety of our regular and gluten free breakfast cookies.
Try our delicious Fresh quiches ! reg. and gluten free
New! Carrot Cake reg. and gluten free made with our fresh carrots.
Hope to see you there.  Timothy is still quite busy shearing sheep these days.  He will return soon.

The Roaring Mouse of Hart
Are you excited for spring? We sure are! We are enjoying getting to know all of you and sharing our love of fresh coffee. We will not be at the market on Saturday, April 4, so be sure to stock up this Saturday! If you want to be sure to get your favorite kind please contact us ahead of time and I will have it bagged up and ready for you.

In the roaster this week:
·         Bolivia Fair Trade Organic – a sweet rich cup with chocolate notes. Very good with dessert.

·         Ethiopia Sidama Fair Trade Organic – a complex cup with berry notes and a sweet finish. This is one of our favorites!
·         Mexico Terruño Nayarita Organic – a bright, rich cup with caramel notes and a sweet finish. This is another great cup from a group of small farmers in Mexico. It is claimed to be the best coffee in Mexico, and the farmers get a high price for the quality.
·         Decaffinated Peru Fair Trade Organic – rich and sweet, with chocolate and caramel notes. A very delicious decaf! This coffee was decaffeinated using the Mountain Water Process. It is a natural, chemical free process which allows the bean to retain much of its unique flavor.
Come taste the fresh difference! Brewed samples will be available for all coffees! Full brewed cups available for donation.
We try not to roast too much extra in order to keep the coffee fresh every week. Pre-orders will ensure that we don’t run out of your favorite coffee before you get some!

Like us on Facebook for updates! www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee

Price is $1.10/ounce or $12/12 oz bag $16/16 oz bag
call or text: (231)742-0229
email: titus@theroaringmouse.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee
Kasza Sugar Bush
New Product! Michigan Maple Munch!
Try our chunky maple granola. Great as a cereal, snack, on yogurt, on ice cream and much more!!
We’ll also have our full assortment of maple syrups.

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We appreciate advance orders.  Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234 by Friday 6pm.
WE SHOULD HAVE A FULL SUPPLY OF MARKET BEEF FOR THIS SATURDAY:
BEEF TALLOW – $1 PER LB.
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, TBone, NY Strip, RibEye, Sirloin
Braising Beef ~ Round and Swiss Steaks; Stew Meat
Roasts ~ Chuck,  English, Arm
Lean Ground Beef
Leaner Ground Sirloin
Short Ribs ~ One of the most flavorful cuts.  Google some recipes!
Soup Bones & Oxtail – It’s time to make some rich beef stocks and Bone Broth.
Liver, Heart and Tongue
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.
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL, imported from Palestine by Higher Grounds.

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
We are now accepting new members for our market based CSA!  Limited space available, sign up this week!
This week we’ll be bringing
*EARLY SPRING SPINACH
*CARROTS
*BROTH BAGS
*DRIED HERBS
*WHOLE CAYENNE AND GEORGIA FLAME
*CRUSHED RED PEPPER
*LEEK POWDER
*DRIED SLICED LEEKS
*EGGS
*HERBAL TEAS
*LIP BALM
*HERBAL SALVES AND CREAMS
**BOTANICAL EGG DYES**
We have put together 100% plant material dyes for eggs.(organic and fair trade botanicals) Beautiful, rich colors.  One kit comes with 9 dye packets capable of making all the colors of the rainbow.  Safe for you, the environment, and all the hands that touch your colored eggs.
$10 per kit

Our FarmFans receive special savings and sales.  Are you a FarmFan?  Ask us how.

Maple Moon Farm
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
Check us out on Facebook

Funny Farm of Grant
Jim has been busy in his woodworking  shop, assembling lots of new projects. Come see his cutting boards and small boxes made  from locally sourced hardwoods and highlighted with beautiful exotic  woods.
Every piece is unique and individual. New projects nearly every day.
We will have
Eggs from our mixed flock
Dried shiitake mushrooms
Dried onions
Dried sweet peppers
Pink Himalayan Sea salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt
Asst dried herbs
Barb has been busy in her workshop, too.
Come see the new designs at  Baubles by Barb.
Have something you’d like to have restrung or remade  into a new piece?
Custom pieces using your beads, etc is available.
Apron Lady is at our booth! Come see her amazing array of patterns & apron designs for every occasion!

Shady Side Farm of Holland
This week I’ll be at market with our certified organic beans, all harvested last fall, in the following varieties:

Black Turtle – Common black bean with a thick skin and a meaty texture.
Black Valentine – Taste like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips.
Hidatsa Red – (Almost gone–get them now!) Slight nutty taste, use in chili or red beans and rice.
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food.
Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili.
Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews.
October – (Almost gone–get them now!) Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili.
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet bean, smooth, creamy texture, good in everything.
Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking.

Please let me know ahead of time if you’d like to order 5# bags of any one variety, so that I can pre-bag those and bring them along.

I will have our organic non-GMO corn (for making masa) along in 2# bags. Last week for the special introductory price of $2.50. We have found that cleaning and bagging takes a little more time than we expected, and so we find it necessary to have a small price increase. If you want corn in larger amounts than just 2#, please email me.

In addition, I’ll have Grassfield Farms raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:

Aged Cheddar – You asked, and we listened! A sharp cheddar, aged a year. Award-winning!
Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.
Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.
Crofters (NEW!) – This delicious cheese is aged 1 year with a medium sharp taste. The texture is dry and crumbly. Very similar to Parmesan.
Edam – A variety of Gouda made with skim milk: Elastic, yet firm, this flawless low fat cheese is our best melter, improving any dish.
Garlic & Onion – The most aromatic of herbs. Don’t be the only one in the room to eat this spiced Gouda or you soon will be.
Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.
Lamont Cheddar – A rare, natural rind English cheese, named for the Grand River’s first settlement near our farm.
Leyden – Originally from the Rhine Valley, now the Grand River Valley; cumin perfectly compliments this aged Dutch cheese.
Cheese Sticks – Want to try some cheese, but don’t need a whole 8 ounces? I’ll have a few cheese sticks along each week, in a variety of cheese types, for $2 each.

If there is anything woolly that you are interested in, it doesn’t hurt to shoot me an email. I can’t take everything along every week, so let me know what you’d like me to focus on. Hope to see you Saturday!

Lona

Provision Family Farm
DISCOUNT: We have whole turkey on sale for $4.00/lb.  They are around 9-11lbs each.
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.

Beef
·            Hamburger                                                                                         $5.75/lb
·            Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs                                                               $5.25/lb
·            Liver, Heart, Short Ribs, Kidney                                                        $4.00/lb
·            1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)                                                      $8.00/ea
·            Brisket, Stew, Chuck Roast, English Roast, Cube Steak, Shank       $6.50/lb
·            Chuck Eye, Rib Steak, Kabobs, T-bone, Rolled Rump                  $8.00/lb
Flat Iron (out of stock), Skirt, Flank, Sirloin                                      $11.00/lb
·            Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin                        $13.00/lb
Pork
·            Lard                                                                                                     $5.00/lb
·            Sausage (Italian, Breakfast) (out of Stock)                                         $6.00/lb
·            Bulk Sausage 10+ lbs (out of Stock)                                                  $5.50/lb
·            Ground Pork (out of stock)                                                                 $6.00/lb
·            Spare Ribs                                                                                       $6.00/lb
·            Baby Back (out of stock)                                                                    $9.00/lb
·            Tenderloin (out of stock)                                                                   $10.00/lb
·            Liver (out of stock), Heart                                                                  $4.00/lb
Lamb
·            Liver, Heart                                                                                      $6.00/lb
·            Shank                                                                                                $9.00/lb
·            Leg Roast                                                                                      $13.00/lb
·            Boneless Leg                                                                                $14.00/lb
·            Steaks, Spare Ribs                                                                       $11.00/lb
·            Chops                                                                                            $13.00/lb
·            Rack                                                                                               $15.00/lb
Stew Meats
·            Lamb Bones, Beef Bones                                                         $2.00/lb
·            Pork Bones, Head                                                                         $2.00/lb
·            Chicken Backs                                                                                   $2.00/lb
·            Stewing Hens                                                                                   $2.75/lb
·            Beef Stew Meat (out of stock)                                                          $6.50/lb
·            Lamb Stew Meat (out of stock)                                                       $10.00/lb
Chicken
·            Gizzards, Liver, Heart (out of stock)                                             $2.00/lb
·            Stewing Chickens                                                                        $2.75/lb
·            Boneless Skinless Breasts (out of stock)                                         $9.00/lb
Eggs                                                                                                   $4.00/doz
Duck
·            Whole                                                                                            $6.00/lb
Turkey
·           Whole                                                                                            $4.75/lb

Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
Note: We will be attending market the last Saturday of every month.
If you need to pre-order a quantity of anything from the menu please feel free to call before Friday noon: 231-924-8251.
Cherry Vanilla Chevre is our newest addition to our spreadable Chevres. We think you’ll like this one, especially good on a morning bagel!
Chevreʹ  Fresh chevre with a nice spreading consistency, perfect for sandwich toppings and cooking. Cherry Capital Foods of Traverse City says  ” The chèvre produced by Meadow View has a pitch perfect acidity on the palate that becomes gently sweet and milky with a grassy note on the finish.”
Seasoned Chevreʹ                                                    
Our fresh Chevre available in your favorite flavorings: Blueberry Vanilla (great on a morning bagel!) Hickory-smoked bacon Bits, Garlic, Italian Herb, & Hot Pepper
Feta                                                                                       
A smooth and creamy feta which is low in salt and rich in fresh goat milk flavor. The brining process gives feta cheese a salty, tangy flavor and a crumbly consistency. Feta cheese can be served as a table cheese, used in baking savory dishes, or served as an appetizer or in salads. The classic Greek salad is made with Feta cheese. In crumbles or cubes for easy slicing.
Dutch Kase                                                               
A Meadow View Dairy original! If you are looking for a nicely aged but milder version of our Tomme, this is the cheese for you. Vacuum sealed without mold and aged at least 60 days.
Marco Similar to Dutch Kase but pasteurized and vacuum sealed, it comes in Pepper, Sage, Italian & Garlic.
Other items from our farm:
We’ll also have eggs from our free-range, GMO-free flock.
Lady Finger Popcorn!  Grown by our son Paul.
Maple Syrup

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Bakery,
Just a reminder that we are not baking this week.  We will be back at it next week in time for Easter festivities!
Enjoy the sunshine,

Hilde and Charlie

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, March 21st, 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!

HAPPY SPRING!
NOW OPEN EVERY SATURDAY from 9 to 12!

Attending this week’s market:

New Vendor!
The Roaring Mouse of Hart
Titus Vandezande, owner of The Roaring Mouse, lives near
Hart, MI with his wife Ashley and 3 young children. He began roasting coffee
a  year ago and has now become obsessed with the process.
In his own words: ‘I believe that a great cup of coffee should be an experience, instead
of just a caffeine delivery system. I start with the best organically
grown coffees from around the world. I make sure they are purchased by
my suppliers at a price which is fair to the farmer. My single origin
coffees are typically roasted to a light or medium level, since their
individual character will be best tasted in a lighter roast.’
Here at The Roaring Mouse, we believe freshness is a very important
factor in making a great cup of coffee. Coffee tastes the best brewed
within 2 weeks of roasting. We will be providing whole bean coffee
only, which will be roasted fresh every week. All coffees are
available by the ounce, so you can get the perfect amount to last all
week.
In the roaster this week:

•       Bolivia Fair Trade Organic – a sweet rich cup with chocolate notes.
Very good with dessert. This was a favorite last week!
•       Ethiopia Sidama Fair Trade Organic – a complex cup with berry notes
and a sweet finish. This is one of our favorites!
•       Mexico Terruño Nayarita Organic – a bright, rich cup with caramel
notes and a sweet finish. This is another great cup from a group of
small farmers in Mexico. It is claimed to be the best coffee in
Mexico, and the farmers get a high price for the quality.
•       Decaffinated Peru Fair Trade Organic – rich and sweet, with
chocolate and caramel notes. A very delicious decaf! This coffee was
decaffeinated using the Mountain Water Process. It is a natural,
chemical free process which allows the bean to retain much of its
unique flavor.

Come taste the fresh difference! Brewed samples will be available for
all coffees!

We try not to roast too much extra in order to keep the coffee fresh
every week. Pre-orders will ensure that we don’t run out of your
favorite coffee before you get some!

call or text: (231)742-0229
email: titus@theroaringmouse.com
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We appreciate advance orders.  Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234 by Friday 6pm.
VEGETABLES WE PLAN TO BRING: Onions and Cabbages ~~ Savoy, Green and Red;   Possibly Celeriac ~ roast it, add it to soups and stews, or mash with your potatoes!
WE SHOULD HAVE A FULL SUPPLY OF MARKET BEEF FOR THIS SATURDAY:
BEEF TALLOW – $1 PER LB.
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, TBone, NY Strip, RibEye, Sirloin
Braising Beef ~ Round and Swiss Steaks; Stew Meat
Roasts ~ Chuck,  English, Arm, Rolled Rump
Lean Ground Beef
Leaner Ground Sirloin
Short Ribs ~ One of the most flavorful cuts.  Google some recipes!
Soup Bones & Oxtail – It’s time to make some rich beef stocks and Bone Broth.
Liver, Heart and Tongue
NEW SHIPMENT: 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.
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL, imported from Palestine by Higher Grounds.

Liberty Family Farm of Hart
Pork, lamb and chicken and we will also have the usual baked goods.

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
For the 2015 season, we are introducing a new app called FarmFan. It will allow us to communicate with you on market day by text message to give you the latest information about what we will be bringing to market that day.  We will be offering weekly sales, exclusive to FarmFans.
After you become a FarmFan, at the start of market, you will get a text message from us with what’s fresh on that market day. The update will also include specials that are available only to FarmFans, so be sure you sign up! You may unsubscribe at any time, by responding STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE to any text message you receive from us.
Additionally, if there are is a problem that would cause us to miss market (such as bad weather or family emergencies), we will be touch through this text message so we can let you know.
If you sign up for FarmFan before MARCH 22, you will receive 20% off spinach at market this week!
To sign up to be a Maple Moon FarmFan, visit:http://farmfanapp.com/maplemoonfarm/signup
As always, your support is appreciated and we hope this new app increases your enjoyment at the market! Thank you for your interest!

This week we’ll be bringing
*EARLY SPRING SPINACH
*CARROTS
*POTATOES
*BROTH BAGS
*DRIED HERBS;
*BASIL
*OREGANO
*ROSEMARY
*CELERY LEAF
*FRENCH TARRAGON
*WHOLE CAYENNE AND GEORGIA FLAME
*CRUSHED RED PEPPER
*LEEK POWDER
*DRIED SLICED LEEKS
*EGGS
*HERBAL TEAS
*LIP BALM
*HERBAL SALVES AND CREAMS

**BOTANICAL EGG DYES**
We have put together 100% plant material dyes for eggs.(organic and fair trade botanicals) Beautiful, rich colors.  One kit comes with 9 dye packets capable of making all the colors of the rainbow.  Safe for you, the environment, and all the hands that touch your colored eggs.
$10 per kit

Maple Moon Farm
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
Check us out on Facebook

Funny Farm of Grant
Jim has been busy in his woodworking  shop, assembling lots of new projects. Come see his cutting boards and small boxes made  from locally sourced hardwoods and highlighted with beautiful exotic  woods.
Every piece is unique and individual. New projects nearly every day.
We will have
Eggs from our mixed flock
Dried shiitake mushrooms
Dried onions
Dried sweet peppers
Pink Himalayan Sea salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt
Asst dried herbs
Barb has been busy in her workshop, too.
Come see the new designs at  Baubles by Barb.
Have something you’d like to have restrung or remade  into a new piece?
Custom pieces using your beads, etc is available.

Shady Side Farm of Holland
Thanks to Amanda from Maple Moon Farm for the delicious demo last Saturday on how to make corn tortillas. I will have more corn for sale this week, in case you missed out on my limited supply last week. Yes, it’s organic AND non-GMO corn.

This week I’ll be at market with our certified organic beans, all harvested last fall, in the following varieties:
Black Turtle – Common black bean with a thick skin and a meaty texture.
Black Valentine – Taste like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips.
Hidatsa Red – (Almost gone–get them now!) Slight nutty taste, use in chili or red beans and rice.
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food.
Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili.
Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews.
October – (Almost gone–get them now!) Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili.
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet bean, smooth, creamy texture, good in everything.
Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking.
Please let me know ahead of time if you’d like to order 5# bags of any one variety, so that I can pre-bag those and bring them along.
In addition, I’ll have Grassfield Farms raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:
Aged Cheddar – You asked, and we listened! A sharp cheddar, aged a year. Award-winning!
Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.
Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.
Crofters (NEW!) – This delicious cheese is aged 1 year with a medium sharp taste. The texture is dry and crumbly. Very similar to Parmesan.

Edam – A variety of Gouda made with skim milk: Elastic, yet firm, this flawless low fat cheese is our best melter, improving any dish.
Garlic & Onion – The most aromatic of herbs. Don’t be the only one in the room to eat this spiced Gouda or you soon will be.
Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.
Lamont Cheddar – A rare, natural rind English cheese, named for the Grand River’s first settlement near our farm.
Leyden – Originally from the Rhine Valley, now the Grand River Valley; cumin perfectly compliments this aged Dutch cheese.

If there is anything woolly that you are interested in, it doesn’t hurt to shoot me an email. I can’t take everything along every week, so let me know what you’d like me to focus on. Hope to see you Saturday!

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery—
We will be baking for the coming weekend 3/21 but we will NOT be baking for the weekend of 3/28.  So stock up this coming weekend!!

OUR TEN WEEKLY VARIETIES
Homesteader’s Wheat (A light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.50
 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00
 Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.00
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $5.50
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $6.50
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) $8.75
100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.50
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).  Slice it thin to enjoy this dark and hearty loaf.  $6.50 a loaf.
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE
Pumpernickel Rye (A new twist on an old Eastern European standard.  Cracked Rye and Caraway seed in a dark, chewy loaf) $6.00
Chili Cheddar   Whoa-homegrown, pickled OG jalapeno peppers coupled with tangy cheddar cheese makes for great flavor with a little kick.  Fresh or toasted, great as an accompaniment to soup or chili.  $8.00
Honey Oat   A super-moist loaf made with OG steel-cut oats and a bit of Michigan Honey. Perfect for French Toast!  $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
Hilltopper Cookies– Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger)  $2.50 each
Blueberry Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Pecan Date Scones
Our delicious scones are $2.50
They are all made with organic butter, organic cream, and fresh local eggs!
MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, safflower oil, 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 Farm
Spring is in the air!  The snow is melting and soon our animals will be enjoying fresh grass.

DISCOUNT: We have whole turkeys on sale for $4.00/lb.  They are around 9-11lbs. each.

Passover and Easter are approaching and we will have fresh grass-fed lamb for your celebrations.

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.

Beef
·            Hamburger                                                                                         $5.75/lb
·            Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs                                                               $5.25/lb
·            Liver, Heart, Short Ribs, Kidney                                                        $4.00/lb
·            1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)                                                      $8.00/ea
·            Brisket, Stew, Chuck Roast, English Roast, Cube Steak, Shank       $6.50/lb
·            Chuck Eye, Rib Steak, Kabobs, T-bone, Rolled Rump                  $8.00/lb
Flat Iron (out of stock), Skirt, Flank, Sirloin                                      $11.00/lb
·            Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin, Top Sirloin/NY strip                        $13.00/lb
Pork
·            Lard                                                                                                     $5.00/lb
·            Sausage (Italian, Breakfast) (out of stock)                                                             $6.00/lb
·            Bulk Sausage 10+ lbs  (out of stock)                                                                      $5.50/lb
·            Ground Pork                                                                                   $6.00/lb
·            Spare Ribs                                                                                       $6.00/lb
·            Baby Back                                                                                     $9.00/lb
·            Tenderloin (out of stock)                                                                   $10.00/lb
·            Liver (out of stock), Heart                                                                                     $4.00/lb
Lamb
·            Liver, Heart                                                                                            $6.00/lb
·            Shank                                                                                                $9.00/lb
·            Leg Roast                                                                                      $13.00/lb
·            Boneless Leg                                                                                   $14.00/lb
·            Steaks, Spare Ribs                                                                       $11.00/lb
·            Chops                                                                                            $13.00/lb
·            Rack                                                                                               $15.00/lb
Stew Meats
·            Lamb Bones, Beef Bones                                                         $2.00/lb
·            Pork Bones, Head                                                                         $2.00/lb
·            Chicken Backs                                                                                   $2.00/lb
·            Stewing Hens                                                                                     $2.75/lb
·            Beef Stew Meat (out of stock)                                                                                  $6.50/lb
·            Lamb Stew Meat (out of stock)                                                                      $10.00/lb
Chicken
·            Gizzards, Liver, Heart (out of stock)                                                     $2.00/lb
·            Stewing Chickens                                                                              $2.75/lb
·            Boneless Skinless Breasts (out of stock)                                         $9.00/lb
Eggs                                                                                                   $4.00/doz
Duck
·            Whole                                                                                            $6.00/lb
Turkey
·           Whole                                                                                            $4.75/lb

Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
We will be attending market the last Saturday of every month. We’ll see you next week on the 28^th – Thanks!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, March 14th, 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!

NOW OPEN EVERY SATURDAY from 9 to 12!

Tortilla Demo!
Interested in learning to make corn tortilla using local organic corn?  Come to market between 10a-11a for a free ongoing demo.  Amanda (from Maple Moon Farm) will be showing you how to make traditional corn masa.  Use masa to make fresh tortillas, tamales, cornbread and more.  You will have an opportunity to press you own tortilla and eat it!  We’ll be using corn from Shady Side Farm.

Maple Syrup Demo!
Travel to the Olson Farm of Shelby this weekend to watch sap gathered & turned into maple syrup!
Jim Olson is busy boiling this year’s batch of Taste of Spring Syrup and is inviting anyone who wants to come out! Jim says he will have a fire for people to roast hot dogs & join him in the sugar shack in the woods on the farm. His cell phone for people to call is 231-301-2278.

Attending this week’s market:

New Vendor!
The Roaring Mouse of Hart
Titus Vandezande, owner of The Roaring Mouse, lives near
Hart, MI with his wife Ashley and 3 young children. He began roasting coffee
a  year ago and has now become obsessed with the process.
In his own words: ‘I believe that a great cup of coffee should be an experience, instead
of just a caffeine delivery system. I start with the best organically
grown coffees from around the world. I make sure they are purchased by
my suppliers at a price which is fair to the farmer. My single origin
coffees are typically roasted to a light or medium level, since their
individual character will be best tasted in a lighter roast.’
Here at The Roaring Mouse, we believe freshness is a very important
factor in making a great cup of coffee. Coffee tastes the best brewed
within 2 weeks of roasting. We will be providing whole bean coffee
only, which will be roasted fresh every week. All coffees are
available by the ounce, so you can get the perfect amount to last all
week.
This week we will be roasting:
•       Bolivia Fair Trade Organic – a sweet rich cup with chocolate notes.
Very good with dessert.
•       Ethiopia Sidama Fair Trade Organic – a complex cup with berry notes
and a sweet finish. This is one of our favorites!
•       Mexico Terruño Nayarita Organic – a bright, rich cup with caramel
notes and a sweet finish. This is another great cup from a group of
small farmers in Mexico. It is claimed to be the best coffee in
Mexico, and the farmers get a high price for the quality.
•       Decaffinated Peru Fair Trade Organic – rich and sweet, with
chocolate and caramel notes. A very delicious decaf! This coffee was
decaffeinated using the Mountain Water Process. It is a natural,
chemical free process which allows the bean to retain much of its
unique flavor.

Come taste the fresh difference! Brewed samples will be available for
all coffees!

For questions or to place a pre-order please contact me at:

phone: (231)742-0229
email: titus@theroaringmouse.com
FB: www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee

Liberty Family Farm of hart
Pork, lamb and chicken and we will also have the usual baked goods.

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
This week we’ll be bringing
*EARLY SPRING SPINACH (limited amounts this week, lots more coming next week)
*CARROTS
*POTATOES
*GARLIC (organic/biodynamic grown by our friends at Earthkeeper)
*BROTH BAGS
*DRIED HERBS;
*BASIL
*OREGANO
*ROSEMARY
*CELERY LEAF
*FRENCH TARRAGON
*WHOLE CAYENNE AND GEORGIA FLAME
*CRUSHED RED PEPPER
*LEEK POWDER
*DRIED SLICED LEEKS
*EGGS
*HERBAL TEAS
*LIP BALM
*HERBAL SALVES AND CREAMS

**BOTANICAL EGG DYES**
We have put together 100% plant material dyes for eggs.(organic and fair trade botanicals) Beautiful, rich colors.  One kit comes with 9 dye packets capable of making all the colors of the rainbow.  Safe for you, the environment, and all the hands that touch your colored eggs.
$10 per kit
Maple Moon Farm
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
Check us out on Facebook

Funny Farm of Grant
Jim has been busy in his woodworking  shop, assembling lots of new projects. Come see his cutting boards and small boxes made  from locally sourced hardwoods and highlighted with beautiful exotic  woods.
Every piece is unique and individual. New projects nearly every day.
We will have
Eggs from our mixed flock
Dried shiitake mushrooms
Dried onions
Dried sweet peppers
Pink Himalayan Sea salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt
Asst dried herbs
Barb has been busy in her workshop, too.
Come see the new designs at  Baubles by Barb.
Have something you’d like to have restrung or remade  into a new piece?
Custom pieces using your beads, etc is available.

Shady Side Farm of Holland
This week I’ll be at market with our certified organic beans, all harvested last fall, in the following varieties:
Black Turtle – Common black bean with a thick skin and a meaty texture.
Black Valentine – Taste like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips.
Hidatsa Red – (Almost gone–get them now!) Slight nutty taste, use in chili or red beans and rice.
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food.
Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili.
Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews.
October – (Almost gone–get them now!) Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili.
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet bean, smooth, creamy texture, good in everything.
Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking.

Please let me know ahead of time if you’d like to order 5# bags of any one variety, so that I can pre-bag those and bring them along.

In addition, I’ll have Grassfield Farms raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:
Aged Cheddar – You asked, and we listened! A sharp cheddar, aged a year. Award-winning!
Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.
Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.
Crofters (NEW!) – This delicious cheese is aged 1 year with a medium sharp taste. The texture is dry and crumbly. Very similar to Parmesan.
Edam – A variety of Gouda made with skim milk: Elastic, yet firm, this flawless low fat cheese is our best melter, improving any dish.
Garlic & Onion – The most aromatic of herbs. Don’t be the only one in the room to eat this spiced Gouda or you soon will be.
Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.
Lamont Cheddar – A rare, natural rind English cheese, named for the Grand River’s first settlement near our farm.
Leyden – Originally from the Rhine Valley, now the Grand River Valley; cumin perfectly compliments this aged Dutch cheese.
Also, if there is anything woolly that you are interested in, it doesn’t hurt to shoot me an email. I can’t take everything along every week, so let me know what you’d like me to focus on. Hope to see you Saturday!

Lona

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery—
Well our garden seeds have arrived!  I haven’t actually opened the box yet because that would mean it’s time to think about starting seeds and I’ve still got to finish cleaning out the basement before spring hits!  So much to do, so little time… I keep imagining that this dynamic somehow changes but all of my older friends assure me that THIS IS AN ILLUSION!  Yikes!  We are truly grateful to have such a full life with so many worthwhile tasks to attend to each day—the bakery among them.  This summer will mark our fifth full year of baking here at Laughing Tree.  How can this be?!  We are so grateful for your continued support and for the opportunity to bake for you, for those you love, and for those we love.
If you pre-order this week (or any time) please include your PHONE NUMBER.  Thanks!!
OUR TEN WEEKLY VARIETIES
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.50
 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00
 Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.00
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $5.50
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $6.50
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) $8.75
100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.50
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).  Slice it thin to enjoy this dark and hearty loaf.  $6.50 a loaf.
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE
Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Vermont Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper).  Price $8.00
Pumpernickel Rye (A new twist on an old Eastern European standard.  Cracked Rye and Caraway seed in a dark, chewy loaf) $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
Pecan Maple Oaties $2.50 each- Made with Real Michigan Maple Syrup, Pecans, and organic raisins
 Hilltopper Cookies– Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger)  $2.50 each
Blueberry Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Pecan Date Scones
Our delicious scones are $2.50
They are all made with organic butter, organic cream, and fresh local eggs!
MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, safflower oil, 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 Farm
Get ready for your Easter celebration with our Grass-fed Lamb!  For anyone who wants to guarantee specific items, email us at provisonfamilyfarms@gmail.com or call 231-689-0457 to RESERVE your cuts of meat. We will prepackage them for you and deliver them at market.
Beef
·            Hamburger                                                                                         $5.75/lb
·            Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs                                                               $5.25/lb
·            Liver, Heart, Short Ribs, Kidney                                                        $4.00/lb
·            1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)                                                      $8.00/ea
·            Brisket, Stew, Chuck Roast, English Roast, Cube Steak, Shank       $6.50/lb
·            Chuck Eye, Rib Steak, Kabobs, T-bone, Rolled Rump                  $8.00/lb
Flat Iron (out of stock), Skirt, Flank, Sirloin                                      $11.00/lb
·            Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin, Top Sirloin/NY strip                        $13.00/lb
Pork
·            Lard                                                                                                     $5.00/lb
·            Sausage (Italian, Breakfast)                                                               $6.00/lb
·            Bulk Sausage 10+ lbs                                                                        $5.50/lb
·            Ground Pork                                                                                   $6.00/lb
·            Spare Ribs                                                                                       $6.00/lb
·            Baby Back                                                                                     $9.00/lb
·            Tenderloin (out of stock)                                                                   $10.00/lb
·            Liver, Heart                                                                                     $4.00/lb
Lamb
·            Liver, Heart                                                                                            $6.00/lb
·            Shank                                                                                                $9.00/lb
·            Leg Roast                                                                                      $13.00/lb
·            Boneless Leg                                                                                   $14.00/lb
·            Steaks, Spare Ribs                                                                       $11.00/lb
·            Chops                                                                                            $13.00/lb
·            Rack                                                                                               $15.00/lb
Stew Meats
·            Lamb Bones, Beef Bones                                                         $2.00/lb
·            Pork Bones, Head                                                                         $2.00/lb
·            Chicken Backs                                                                                   $2.00/lb
·            Stewing Hens                                                                                     $2.75/lb
·            Beef Stew Meat                                                                                  $6.50/lb
·            Lamb Stew Meat                                                                       $10.00/lb
Chicken
·            Gizzards, Liver, Heart (out of stock)                                                     $2.00/lb
·            Stewing Chickens                                                                              $2.75/lb
·            Boneless Skinless Breasts (out of stock)                                         $9.00/lb
Eggs                                                                                                   $4.00/doz
Duck
·            Whole                                                                                            $6.00/lb
Turkey
·           Whole                                                                                            $4.75/lb

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Happy Spring!  We will be back at the Market on March 21st.
We have 2 quarters of beef for sale.  If you commit to it this week, it will be cut and wrapped to your specification next week.  Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com if you are interested.