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Cherry time!

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Mund Farm organically grown Montmorency Tart Cherries!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, July 13th, 2013, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!

Double Up Food Bucks starting July 6th!

 

Attending this Saturday’s market:

Mund Farm of Rothbury Greg Mund will again be bringing his Montmorency Tart Cherries to market tomorrow! We’re so lucky to have a local source for organic cherries!

 

Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont

Leon and Sharon Coblentz have been a grade A Milk producer since 2003, with a herd of around 160 milking goats that are a colorful mix of Nubians, Lamanchas, Saanens and Alpines. They have added a brand new cheese plant to their operation, and will be bringing several varieties to the market this Saturday, including fresh Chevre in Plain, Hot Pepper, and other flavors, Feta and their newest specialty cheese, Tomme. Learn more at their website: http://www.meadowviewgoatdairy.com/home

This week they will also bring along some of their maple syrup and eggs from their small flock.

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

Bacon is back! We will also have our freezer stocked with:

Buk Sweet & Hot Italian sausage

Bulk breakfast sausage

Kielbasa links

Bratwurst Links

Chorizon Links

Andouille sausage links

Ground Pork,  roasts & ham cuts.

 

Shady Side Farm of Holland

We will be at market with felting kits, wool roving, certified organic beans, and Grassfields Farm’s awesome cheese! This week the October Bean is our Special of the Week. The 2-lb. bags will be available for $10, regularly $11.50 and the 1-lb. bags will be available for $5.50, regularly $6.00. October Beans are a member of the cranberry bean family. They are wonderful in soups and stews and salads. The cheese flavors we will have along this week include: Country Dill, Edam, Garlic & Onion, Gouda, Lamont Cheddar, Leyden and Polkton Corners. See you Saturday!

shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

GREENS:

LOTS of beautiful leaf lettuce mix

Romaine head lettuce

Arugula

Kale

Chard

OTHER VEGGIES:

Sugar Snap Peas

Green Cabbage

Red Cabbage

Savoy Cabbage

Broccoli

Zucchini

Yellow Crookneck Squash

Pickles

Jalapeños

Salad Turnips

FRESH HERBS

Basil

Thai basil (if you like Thai flavors, this is a must!)

Cilantro

Dill

Parsley

Mint

French Tarragon

Oregano and more

We have three great healthy herbal tea blends, all are caffeine free.

Nourish this is a great everyday tea

(Raspberry leaf, Nettle, Dandelion leaf, Alfalfa, Oat Straw, and Rosehips)

Peace a great tea to calm and relax the whole body.  We like to give it to the kids in the evening (we even put it in their bath water sometimes)

(Lemonbalm, Oatstraw and tops, rose petals, chamomile, and lavender)

Restore restores the body and nourishes the adrenals, helpful for those who are overworked or over stressed and/or rely on caffeine

(Nettle, rose petals, and green rooibos)

 

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

Summers bounty is kicking in and this week we are excited to have our first harvest of …..

*CELERY

*CAULIFLOWER

Fresh Cut Flower Blends:

*SUNFLOWER BLENDS

*SNAP DRAGON BLENDS

Bounty from the Garden:

*BROCCOLI

*EARLY FINGERLING POTATOES

*SNAP PEAS

*RADISHES

Fresh CULINARY Herbs:

*EARLY GARLIC

*GARLIC SCAPES

*CILANTRO

*DILL

*BASIL

*And many more

Heart Healthy Greens:

*BABY KALE

*BABY ARUGULA

*MIXED GREENS

 

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

BREADS: Each week we bake our seven scrumptious weekly breads (listed below) as well as one or more specialty breads.  Please consult the schedule below to find out when we are making your favorite specialty bread!

GRANOLA!  We make two different varieties of granola: Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey). 

OUR EIGHT WEEKLY VARIETIES:         

Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.00

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

 Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $5.50

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 cardamon) $6.00

Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $6.50

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.25

100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.00

SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE

Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00

Cobmoosa Onion Rye ( Carmelized organic onions, Michigan rye flour, and a hint of caraway) $6.00

Irish Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Irish Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper).  Price $8.00

 Pastries available for Saturday:

Hilltoppers (our NEW Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger)  $2.25 each

Expedition Cookies– The kitchen sink including bits of chocolate, coconut, and raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour.   $2.25 each

Treehuggers The one and only quarter pound peanut buttery original.  $2.25 each.

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Pecan Date Scones

(All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter)

Pecan Mud Brownies $3.00 each  Our Deep Mud Brownies infused with distinct and rich pecans.

Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!

 

Crow Feather Farm of Hesperia

This week, we’ll be bringing plenty of our baby Brassica salad mix.

We’ll also have crisp butterhead and green leaf head lettuces,

Arugula

Kale and Collard Greens

Beets

Swiss Chard

Baby Cilanto

Basil, Dill, Parsley, Rosemary

Eggs from our pastured hens

NOTE: We will also have the Earthscape Farm beef, coffee & olive oils at our booth this week while they take a much needed break!

From Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

BEEF:

At the market this week:

SPECIALS: Short Ribs!  $3 per lb.  Liver – $3 per lb. Order in advance to be sure we save some for you.

SPECIAL SPECIAL!  ORDER 5# OR MORE OF SHORT RIBS AND GET  AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF!  ADVANCE ORDERS ONLY.

Ground beef  1 lb pkgs

Bone-In:  Rib Steaks

Boneless:  Tenderloin, NY Strip,  and Sirloin Steaks.

Roasts:   Chuck, English, Boneless Rib

Swiss Steak and Round Steak – We have a lot of these cuts.  If you don’t know how to cook them, google it or ask us. These are some of the most flavorful cuts of meat when prepared right.

Stew Meat

Short Ribs, also good for meaty soups

Soup Bones

Oxtail!

Tongue,  Liver and Heart

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Fair Trade, too!  Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City

NEW SHIPMENT: HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags.  Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or medium roast, full caf, half caf or decaf. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

 

Funny Farm of Grant

You’ll find us under the portico near the front entrance!

We’ll be bringing a fresh load of veggies &

Apron Lady & Janet will return as well!

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm

We’re excited to introduce a brand new product this week: Cornish Hens! Cornish Hens (also known as Poussin) are the same delicious chickens we normally offer, and are raised on the same healthy pasture lifestyle, but we have processed them at an earlier age. These young chickens weighing under 2lbs each are known for their tender meat and delicate flavor, and are the perfect size to be served individually to give an elegant feel to any dinner. They are excellent stuffed, roasted, or even grilled, and make for a truly mouth-watering and memorable meal. Quantities are limited so be sure to stop by.

We will also be offering limited quantities of our pastured pork chops, and will have pre-order forms available for our Freedom Ranger chickens (coming in mid-August). Freedom Rangers were developed in France from traditional, heritage-breed chickens to meet the highest standards of the French “Label Rouge Free Range Program.” Unlike the conventional cornish-cross chickens that we usually raise on pasture, Freedom Rangers need no encouragement to graze and will forage for 30% or more of their diet, resulting in a very happy, healthy, and tasty 4-6 lb chicken. We will have Freedom Ranger pre-order forms available at market and would love to talk to you about these delightful and delicious chickens.

 

Carriage House Gardens

Kim Coston will return this week with more of her artistic seasonal herbal-floral bouquets from the garden: hydrangea, yellow, red and orange lillies, sage,
and other assorted seasonal garden flowers.

 

Happy Goat Soaps

100% natural products-goat milk soaps!

Why choose goat milk soap?  Because goat milk is full of vitamins and minerals that absorb easily into your skin.  Happy Goat makes bath/shower bars, shampoo bars and foaming liquid hand soap with goat milk from their own goats.  They are also gentle enough to be used as a facial soap. People have been using goat milk soap for centuries to improve skin.  The ancient Egyptians considered a milk bath the ultimate in luxurious living and Cleopatra regularly bathed in pure milk.  And though goat milk soap isn’t a cure for skin ailments, many sufferers of skin maladies like acne and eczema have reported relief from their symptoms as a result of regular use.

 

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Soaps made with organic oil and botanicals, only essential oils for fragrance- Lavender, Lemongrass Tea,

Oats & Spice, Orange, Vanilla & Oats, and Rows & Furrows (great hand soap with a little extra grit)

Nail and facial Brushes with wood and natural bristles

By request, to keep your soap high and dry – Soap Dishes now available in both pine and cedar

100% Michigan beeswax candles; natural, bright, clean and long burning.
Fragrant and versatile Organic Lavender – Organza, embroidered, and hand colored organic Lavender Sachets.  Add natural

fragrance to drawers, closets, clothing in storage, travel bags, desk drawers… it smells sweet, clean & fresh but also known

to be a natural relaxant and also a moth deterrent.

 

Not attending this week but back soon:

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery

 

Pre-Order Only: Pet Chef Lakeshore of Twin Lake

Orders can be placed no later than FRIDAY evening by calling Barb at 231-288-9805, or email petcheflakeshore@gmail.com and Amy will have your order available at the market between 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. If you can’t make it to market during that time frame, Barb will personally deliver your order the following week.

 

Friends of the Market

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

 

Sweetwater at Tanglewood!

Don’t forget if you can’t make the Saturday market we have a new Wednesday  “pop-up” market at Tanglewood Park, 560 Seminole Rd in Muskegon, from 5pm to 7pm.!

 

See you at the market!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

 

We are a BRIDGE CARD market!

 

Salad time!

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Strawberries & Fresh Chevre on Greens

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, July 6th, 2013, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!

Double Up Food Bucks starting July 6th!

 It’s Salad Time!

With so many outstanding salad greens to choose from – topped with strawberries & fresh chevre? 

Attending this Saturday’s market:

 

The Ware Farm of Bear Lake

Last week for Certified Organic Strawberries! We SO appreciate the Ware Farm traveling the distance to bring us the best strawberries in West Michigan! Certified Organic for over a decade now, Bernie & Sandee Ware have always specialized in Heirloom varieties of strawberries, happy that they are able to offer fruit that is safe for people, kids and the planet!

The weather has been much more cooperative this year, but please come early if you want some!

 

New Vendor!

Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont

Leon and Sharon Coblentz have been a grade A Milk producer since 2003, with a herd of around 160 milking goats that are a colorful mix of Nubians, Lamanchas, Saanens and Alpines. They have added a brand new cheese plant to their operation, and will be bringing several varieties to the market this Saturday, including fresh Chevre, Feta and their newest specialty cheese, Tomme. Learn more at their website: http://www.meadowviewgoatdairy.com/home

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

GREENS:

The last of our spinach until fall

LOTS of beautiful leaf lettuce mix

arugula

kale

chard

turnip greens

OTHER VEGGIES:

Salad Turnips

FRESH HERBS

Cilantro

Dill

Parsley

Mint

French Tarragon

Oregano and more

We have three great healthy herbal tea blends, all are caffeine free.

Nourish this is a great everyday tea

(Raspberry leaf, Nettle, Dandelion leaf, Alfalfa, Oat Straw, and Rosehips)

Peace a great tea to calm and relax the whole body.  We like to give it to the kids in the evening (we even put it in their bath water sometimes)

(Lemonbalm, Oatstraw and tops, rose petals, chamomile, and lavender)

Restore restores the body and nourishes the adrenals, helpful for those who are overworked or over stressed and/or rely on caffeine

(Nettle, rose petals, and green rooibos)

Amanda is been busy wildcrafting and this year’s herbal salves are coming soon.

We’ll have our creams, made with high quality organic ingredients and nourishing herbs.  Keep your skin healthy this summer.

Radiant Beauty a light cream that can be use on the whole body and face.  Must be applied to the body with love and care, this is the secret to radiant beauty.

Patti’s Hard Working Hands a hard working herbal cream for hard working hands!  Great for farmers, gardeners, potters, nurses, and anyone else who has hands that need a little TLC.

Crow Feather Farm of Hesperia

This week, Carolyn and I will be bringing Baby Brassica salad mix, head lettuces, beets, radishes, kale, chard, cilantro, dill and parsley, as well as eggs from our pastured hens.

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

Summers bounty is kicking in and this week we are excited to have our first harvest of …..

*CELERY

*CAULIFLOWER

Fresh Cut Flower Blends:

*SUNFLOWER BLENDS

*SNAP DRAGON BLENDS

Bounty from the Garden:

*BROCCOLI

*EARLY FINGERLING POTATOES

*SNAP PEAS

*RADISHES

Fresh CULINARY Herbs:

*EARLY GARLIC

*GARLIC SCAPES

*CILANTRO

*DILL

*BASIL

*And many more

Heart Healthy Greens:

*BABY KALE

*BABY ARUGULA

*MIXED GREENS

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

Fun had by all at family camp last week down by clan Muller’s favorite mud hole.  That behind us, we’ll bake again this week and for the rest of the summer here.  We’ll kick things off with a little Pumpernickel Rye, Chili Cheddar, Orange Mud Brownies, and an assortment of scones and cookies for everyone to enjoy alongside the abundance of produce available at all our market locations this Saturday.  We look forward to seeing you all again!

BREADS: Each week we bake our seven scrumptious weekly breads (listed below) as well as one or more specialty breads.  Please consult the schedule below to find out when we are making your favorite specialty bread!

GRANOLA!  We make two different varieties of granola: Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey). 

OUR EIGHT WEEKLY VARIETIES:         

Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.00

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

 Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $5.50

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 cardamon) $6.00

Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $6.50

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.25

100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.00

SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE

Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00

Chili Cheddar   Whoa, pickled jalapeno peppers coupled with mild cheddar cheese makes for great flavor with a little kick.  Fresh or toasted, great as an accompaniment to soup or chili.  $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:

Hilltoppers Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger  $2.25 each

Mrs. Moose’s Wangdangdoodlers $2.25 each-Chunks of chocolate and walnuts give this cookie texture into which one can sink their teeth with great fervor.

Treehuggers The one and only quarter pound peanut buttery original.  $2.25 each.

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Lovely Lemon Scones

(All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter)

Orange Mud Brownies $3.00 each  Our Deep Mud Brownies infused with dried bits of candied orange.

Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!

 

 

Shady Side Farm of Holland

We will be at market with felting kits, wool roving, certified organic beans, and Grassfields Farm’s awesome cheese! This week the October Bean is our Special of the Week. The 2-lb. bags will be available for $10, regularly $11.50 and the 1-lb. bags will be available for $5.50, regularly $6.00. October Beans are a member of the cranberry bean family. They are wonderful in soups and stews and salads. The cheese flavors we will have along this week include: Country Dill, Edam, Garlic & Onion, Gouda, Lamont Cheddar, Leyden and Polkton Corners. See you Saturday!

shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

We are running out of steaks!  Will have a full array of cuts in early August.  

Crock pots are great for summer meals – they don’t heat up the kitchen, and some slow-cooked meats are the most flavorful, as well as most economical.

We look forward to getting your pre-orders by Email.  If you want more info about our farm in particular, including prices, send us an email  earthscapefarm@gmail.com .

BEEF:

At the market this week:

SPECIALS: Short Ribs!  $3 per lb.  Liver – $3 per lb. Order in advance to be sure we save some for you.

SPECIAL SPECIAL!  ORDER 5# OR MORE OF SHORT RIBS AND GET  AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF!  ADVANCE ORDERS ONLY.

Ground beef  1 lb pkgs

Bone-In:  Rib Steaks

Boneless:  Tenderloin, NY Strip,  and Sirloin Steaks.

Roasts:   Chuck, English, Boneless Rib

Swiss Steak and Round Steak – We have a lot of these cuts.  If you don’t know how to cook them, google it or ask us. These are some of the most flavorful cuts of meat when prepared right.

Stew Meat

Short Ribs, also good for meaty soups

Soup Bones

Oxtail!

Tongue,  Liver and Heart

VEGETABLES: Snow Peas, Shelling Peas, Lettuce Salad Mix, Arugula, Raddichio, Head Lettuces, Swiss Chard, Kale, Scallions,

PLANTS: Parsley and Sage Plants!  Last week!  I’ll plant any that are left over.

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Fair Trade, too!  Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City

NEW SHIPMENT: HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags.  Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or medium roast, full caf, half caf or decaf. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

 

CJ Veggie of Zeeland

This week we’ll have Certified Organic;

Lacinato and rainbow lacinato kale

Swiss chard

Mesclun mix

Arugula

Radish

 

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart

Hoophouse and Garden Offerings

*Swiss Chard, Basil and Beets

*Lettuce mix and spinach and arugula

*Kale and Broccoli

Bakery Offerings

Full Selection of BREAKFAST COOKIES

Gluten Free and Regular

Quiche

*Swiss Chard and Onion

*Broccoli Cheddar

Brownies

New! Cashew, cherry & chocolate cookie

Morning Glory and Rhubarb Muffins

Whole Wheat doughnuts and English Muffins

FARM FRESH EGGS!!

Pork Spare ribs, ground pork, brats and Canadian bacon.

Carriage House Gardens

Kim Coston will return this week with more of her artistic seasonal herbal-floral bouquets from the garden: lavender, sage, white hydrangea and more!

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll be bringing a fresh load of veggies &

Apron Lady & Janet will return as well!

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

We will have our freezer stocked with bulk sweet Italian sausage, bulk breakfast sausage, and kielbasa links as well as our regular pork cuts from our heirloom Mulefoot pork.

Not attending this week but back soon:

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont

Bee’s & Botanicals

 

Pre-Order Only: Pet Chef Lakeshore of Twin Lake

Orders can be placed no later than FRIDAY evening by calling Barb at 231-288-9805, or email petcheflakeshore@gmail.com and Amy will have your order available at the market between 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. If you can’t make it to market during that time frame, Barb will personally deliver your order the following week.

 

Friends of the Market

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Thanks so much to everyone who came out on Wednesday for our first “pop-up” market! We all felt it was a super start to our new day – thanks to you all!

See you at the market!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

We are a BRIDGE CARD market!

Week #2 for Certified Organic Strawberries!

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Ware Farm Certfied Organic Strawberries!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, June 29th, 2013, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!

 

 

Sweetwater II opens this Wednesday, July 3rd at

 Tanglewood Park from 5pm to 7pm!

Sweetwater Fans – we need your help! We’re excited to be starting a new weekday evening market this coming Wednesday,  but our advertising budget does not allow for expensive ads so we’re asking for your help! PLEASE forward the link below to as many of your friends as you can! THANKS! http://sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/sweet-ii-poster-for-tanglewood2.pdf

Attending this Saturday’s market:

Strawberries return!

The Ware Farm of Bear Lake

Certified Organic Strawberries! We SO appreciate the Ware Farm traveling the distance to bring us the best strawberries in West Michigan! Certified Organic for over a decade now, Bernie & Sandee Ware have always specialized in Heirloom varieties of strawberries, happy that they are able to offer fruit that is safe for people, kids and the planet!

The weather has been much more cooperative this year, but please come early if you want some!

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Ferry

Hickory Ridge Family Farm will return to the market this weekend with the first pre-ordered chickens of the season, and a limited number of chicken cuts available for purchase! If you submitted a pre-order form for the month of June, please drop by to pick up your order – we can’t wait for you to try our birds this year! If you haven’t ordered a chicken yet, be sure to ask us about pre-orders, or come try our available fresh chicken cuts while they last.

We will have limited quantities of our delicious pastured pork available this week, including Pork Chops, Sweet Italian Sausage, Chorizo Sausage, and Smoked Ham Hocks.

We are also excited to announce that we will be offering limited quantities of Freedom Ranger chickens beginning in mid-August! Freedom Rangers were developed in France from traditional, heritage-breed chickens to meet the highest standards of the French “Label Rouge Free Range Program.” Unlike the conventional cornish-cross chickens that we usually raise on pasture, Freedom Rangers need no encouragement to graze and will forage for 30% or more of their diet, resulting in a very happy, healthy, and tasty 4-6 lb chicken. We will have Freedom Ranger pre-order forms available at market and would love to talk to you about these delightful and delicious chickens.

 

 Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

GREENS:

Kale (a few different varieties including a beautiful red leaf kale)

Lettuce Mix

Arugula

Spinach

Spicy Brassica Mix (like a little bite in your greens?  this is a tasty blend of baby kale, arugula, and mustards-we love it in fresh spring rolls!)

Chard (this is limited as the local deer population have voted it the best leafy green in the neighborhood)

OTHER VEGGIES:

Garlic Scapes

Broccoli

Turnips

Carrots incredibly sweet fresh spring carrots!

FRESH HERBS:

Cilantro

Dill

Parsley

Sage

Oregano and more

Have you tried our teas iced?

We have three great healthy herbal tea blends, all are caffeine free.

Nourish this is a great everyday tea and Amanda’s favorite

(Raspberry leaf, Nettle, Dandelion leaf, Alfalfa, Oat Straw, and Rosehips)

Peace a great tea to calm and relax the whole body.  We like to give it to the kids in the evening (we even put it in their bath water sometimes)

(Lemonbalm, Oatstraw and tops, rose petals, chamomile, and lavender)

Restore restores the body and nourishes the adrenals, helpful for those who are overworked or over stressed and/or rely on caffeine

(Nettle, rose petals, and green rooibos)

Amanda has been busy wildcrafting and this year’s herbal salves are coming soon.

We’ll have our creams, made with high quality organic ingredients and nourishing herbs.  Keep your skin healthy this summer.

Radiant Beauty a light cream that can be use on the whole body and face.  Must be applied to the body with love and care, this is the secret to radiant beauty.

Patti’s Hard Working Hands a hard working herbal cream for hard working hands!  Great for farmers, gardeners, potters, nurses, and anyone else who has hands that need a little TLC.

 

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

Summers bounty is kicking in and this week we are excited to have our first harvest of …..

*CELERY

*CAULIFLOWER

Fresh Cut Flower Blends:

*SUNFLOWER BLENDS

*SNAP DRAGON BLENDS

Bounty from the Garden:

*BROCCOLI

*EARLY FINGERLING POTATOES

*SNAP PEAS

*RADISHES

Fresh CULINARY Herbs:

*EARLY GARLIC

*GARLIC SCAPES

*CILANTRO

*DILL

*BASIL

*And many more

Heart Healthy Greens:

*BABY KALE

*BABY ARUGULA

*MIXED GREENS

 

Shady Side Farm of Holland

I will be at market with felting kits, wool roving, certified organic beans, and Grassfields Farm’s awesome cheese! This week the Black Valentine Bean is our Special of the Week. The 2-lb. bags will be available for $10, regularly $11.50 and the 1-lb. bags will be available for $5.50, regularly $6.00. Black Valentine have a meaty texture, and a flavor that is close to a kidney bean. They are wonderful in soups and stews and salads. The cheese flavors I will have along this week include: Edam, Lamont Cheddar and Polkton Corners. See you Saturday!

shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

The cattle herd is loving being on lush green pastures.  We are so happy the rains have been good this year so far!  We have had about 20 calves born, and all are looking happy and healthy.

We look forward to getting your pre-orders by Email.  If you want more info about our farm in particular, including prices, send us an email  earthscapefarm@gmail.com .

BEEF:

At the market this week:

SPECIALS: Ground Beef – 10 packages for $50. Short Ribs!  $3 per lb.  Liver – $3 per lb. Order in advance to be sure we save some for you.

Ground beef  1 lb pkgs

Bone-In:  Rib and T-Bone  Steaks

Boneless:  Tenderloin, NY Strip, Rib Eye and Sirloin Steaks.

Roasts:   Chuck

Swiss Steak and Round Steak

Stew Meat

Short Ribs, also good for meaty soups

Soup Bones

Oxtail!

Tongue,  Liver and Heart

VEGETABLES: Snow Peas, Shelling Peas, Kohlrabi, Raddichio, Head Lettuces, Swiss Chard, Kale, Scallions, Salad Mix

HERBS: Fresh Dill!

PLANTS: Parsley and Sage Plants!

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Fair Trade, too!  Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City

NEW SHIPMENT: HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags.  Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or medium roast, full caf, half caf or decaf. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

Also at Earthscape’s table: Crow Feather Farm. This week, Carolyn and I will be bringing head lettuces, baby Brassica salad mix, beet greens, radishes, ‘Hakurei’ salad turnips, kale, rainbow chard, collard greens, garlic scapes, and lots of fresh basil.  We’ll also have eggs from our pastured hens.

CJ Veggie of Zeeland

We’ll be at Sweetwater this Saturday with our certified organic veggies Mesclun, Arugula, Zucchini & Cucumber.

Carriage House Gardens

Kim Coston will return this week with more of her artistic seasonal herbal-floral bouquets from the garden: lavender, sage, white hydrangea and more!

 

Muskegon Conservation District

Annual Native Plant Sale!

The Muskegon Conservation District is a unique governmental subdivision of the state created to serve as stewards of our natural resources. The guiding philosophy is that local people should make decisions on conservation issues at the local level, with technical assistance provided by local resource professionals. Our native plant sales raise funds for the Conservation District and promote awareness about the importance and benefits of including native plants in landscaping projects.

Julie Batty from MCD will be bringing these and possibly other native plants for purchase:

Western  (false) Sunflower

White Wild Indigo

Gayfeather

Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Smooth Beardtongue

Purple Prairie Clover

Compass Plant

Rattlesnake Master

Foxglove

Culver’s Root

Smooth Blue Aster

Purple Coneflower

Tall Tickseed

Switch Grass

Joe Pye Weed

Nodding Wild Onion

Horsemint

Blue Vervain

Obedient Plant

 

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll be bringing a fresh load of veggies &

Apron Lady & Janet will return as well!

 

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart

We will be at market with baked goods & greens.

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

We will have our freezer stocked with bulk sweet Italian sausage, bulk breakfast sausage, and kielbasa links as well as our regular pork cuts from our heirloom Mulefoot pork.

 

Not attending this week but back soon:

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

We’re taking a break this Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you again on July 6th!

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont

Bee’s & Botanicals

 

At the info table this week:

Marsha Mason will have information about a new organization forming in the  Spring Lake- Grand Haven area called No GMO 4 MICHIGAN.

 

Pre-Order Only: Pet Chef Lakeshore of Twin Lake

Orders can be placed no later than FRIDAY evening by calling Barb at 231-288-9805, or email petcheflakeshore@gmail.com and Amy will have your order available at the market between 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. If you can’t make it to market during that time frame, Barb will personally deliver your order the following week.

 

Friends of the Market

Sweetwater Thanks & Hugs to Joan LaMourie for renewing her Friend of the Market pledge!

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

 

See you at the market!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

 

We are a BRIDGE CARD market!

Summer Starts with Ware Farm Strawberries!

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Certified Organic Strawberries from Ware Farm!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, June 22nd, 2013, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!

 

Great News!

Sweetwater is opening a new weekday market!

Wednesday’s at Tanglewood Park from 5pm-7pm

Beginning on July 3rd!

We’ve just learned this week that we’ve been approved to begin our second market! In just a short week and a half, we will be bringing an outdoor  “pop-up” style  market to Tanglewood Park on Seminole Road in the heart of Norton Shores!

 

Attending this week’s market:

The Ware Farm of Bear Lake

Certified Organic Strawberries! We SO appreciate the Ware Farm traveling the distance to bring us the best strawberries in West Michigan! Certified Organic for over a decade now, Bernie & Sandee Ware have always specialized in Heirloom varieties of strawberries, happy that they are able to offer fruit that is safe for people, kids and the planet!

The weather has been much more cooperative this year, but please come early if you want some!

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

GREENS:

Kale

Head Lettuce (Romaine)

Lettuce Mix

Arugula

Spinach

Spicy Brassica Mix (like a little bite in your greens?  this is a tasty blend of baby kale, arugula, and mustards-we love it in fresh spring rolls!)

Chard (the deer are still lovin’ this, limited amounts)

OTHER VEGGIES:

French Breakfast Radishes

Carrots- incredibly sweet fresh spring carrots!

Garlic Scapes

FRESH HERBS:

Cilantro

Dill

Parsley

Sage

Oregano and more

HERBALS:

We have three great healthy herbal tea blends, all are caffeine free.

Nourish. This is a great everyday tea and Amanda’s favorite

(Raspberry leaf, Nettle, Dandelion leaf, Alfalfa, Oat Straw, and Rosehips)

Peace. A great tea to calm and relax the whole body.  We like to give it to the kids in the evening (we even put it in their bath water sometimes)

(Lemonbalm, Oatstraw and tops, rose petals, chamomile, and lavender)

Restore. Restores the body and nourishes the adrenals, helpful for those who are overworked or over stressed and/or rely on caffeine

(Nettle, rose petals, and green rooibos)

Amanda has been busy wildcrafting and this year’s herbal salves are coming soon.

We’ll have our creams, made with high quality organic ingredients and nourishing herbs.  Keep your skin healthy this summer.

Radiant Beauty: a light cream that can be use on the whole body and face.  Must be applied to the body with love and care, this is the secret to radiant beauty.

Patti’s Hard Working Hands: a hard working herbal cream for hard working hands!  Great for farmers, gardeners, potters, woodworker, luthiers, nurses, and anyone else who has hands that need a little TLC.

 

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

Summer is finally kicking in and so is the garden! This week I will have:

*Fresh cut sunflower bouquet blends

*Sugar snap peas

*Broccoli

*Baby mixed greens

*Baby arugula

Fresh Herbs

*Early garlic(hard neck)

*Garlic scapes

*Parsley

*Dill

*Basil

*Thyme

*Marjoram

*French Tarragon

*Bronze fennel

*Sage

 

Funny Farm of Grant

This week we’ll have snap peas, garlic scapes, lettuce, spinach, onions, herbs.

Apron Lady & Janet will return as well!

 

CJ Veggie of Zeeland

We’ll be at Sweetwater this Saturday with our certified organic Arugula, Mesclun mix, Tatsoi, Mizuna, White turnips, Radish

Shady Side Farm of Holland

I will have our certified organic dry beans at Saturday’s market–grown last summer on our farm south of Grand Haven. The special this week is our Jacobs Cattle Gold Beans. This week’s special price for a 2-lb. bag is $10.00 (regularly $11.50) and for a 1-lb. bag is $5.50 (regularly $6.00). I will also have a limited amount of Grassfields Farm aged raw milk cheese. Grassfields is out of some varieties of cheese right now, so we will have to wait for mid-June for some of the others to come back in stock.  shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

The cattle herd is loving being on lush green pastures.  We are so happy the rains have been good this year so far!  We have had about 20 calves born, and all are looking happy and healthy.

We look forward to getting your pre-orders by Email.  If you want more info about our farm in particular, including prices, send us an email  earthscapefarm@gmail.com .

BEEF:

At the market this week:

SPECIALS: Ground Beef – 10 packages for $50. Short Ribs!  $3 per lb.  Liver – $3 per lb. Order in advance to be sure we save some for you.

Ground beef  1 lb pkgs

Ground Sirloin

Bone-In:  Rib and T-Bone  Steaks

Boneless:  Tenderloin, NY Strip, Rib Eye and Sirloin Steaks.

Roasts:   Chuck & Arm

Swiss Steak and Round Steak

Stew Meat

Short Ribs, also good for meaty soups

Soup Bones

Oxtail!

Tongue,  Liver and Heart

VEGETABLES: Head Lettuces, Swiss Chard, Kale, Spinach, Scallions, Salad Mix

HERBS: Parsley, Rosemary, Fresh Dill!

PLANTS: Parsley and Sage Plants!

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Fair Trade, too!  Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City

HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags.  Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or medium roast, full caf, half caf or decaf. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

Also at Earthscape’s table: Crow Feather Farm. This week we’ll be offering our Spicy Brassica salad mix, gorgeous red head lettuces, radishes, ‘Hakurei’ salad turnips, and plenty of fresh cilantro and basil.  We’ll also have eggs from our pastured hens. Thanks and see you tomorrow.  Happy Solstice!

 

Liberty Family Farm

The bakers are taking this week off, but we’ll be at market with

LOTS OF GREENS!

Red Russian Kale

Kale

Spinach

Lettuce mix

Arugula

French Breakfast Radishes

Lettuce Heads

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

We will be at market this Saturday with an assortment of veggies, transplants, and pork.  Wednesday night’s rain gave the garden a boost so we expect to have head lettuce, golden beet greens, and this will probably be the last week for spinach and heirloom radishes.   Our tomato and pepper plants will be on sale this week for $2.00 a pot instead of $2.50 so get them while they last!   We will have our freezer stocked with bulk sweet Italian sausage, bulk breakfast sausage, and kielbasa links all of which are new this week.   Also from our heritage Mulefoot pigs we will have the following:

Fresh Cuts

Back Ribs

Boneless Loin Roasts

Ground Pork

Leaf Lard
Shoulder Roasts

Smoked Nitrate/Nitrite Free Cuts

Bacon

Ham Hocks

Ham Slices

Picnic Roasts

Soup Bones

Fresh Sausages

Andouille Links

Bratwurst Links

Chorizo Links

Kielbasa links NEW!

Bulk Breakfast NEW!

Bulk Hot Italian

Bulk Sweet Italian NEW!

Lastly, we have decided to stop offering the Boar Bacon.   We have found that it has been a little harder to prepare than most people bargained for and we apologize for this.   If you had purchased some from us in the past and feel that it was not what you were expecting or that you were in any way misled, please come talk to us at market, we want to make it up to you!

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

Well, well, well, look who’s raising it’s tasty self after quite a hiatus.  Auntie P’s Chocolate Cherry has decided to grace our case for our last market before our summer break.  Is it sandwich bread or dessert?  Confused as this loaf may be, we know one thing,  it is extremely tasty toasted with a little peanut butter or vanilla ice cream.  Guess it’s up to you to decide.

BREADS: Each week we bake our seven scrumptious weekly breads (listed below) as well as one or more specialty breads.  Please consult the schedule below to find out when we are making your favorite specialty bread!

GRANOLA!  We make two different varieties of granola: Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey). 

OUR EIGHT WEEKLY VARIETIES:         

Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.00

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

 Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $5.50

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 cardamon) $6.00

Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $6.50

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.25

100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.00

SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE

Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00

Auntie P’s Chocolate Cherry  {Better than ever before… and BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!}    (organic cocoa, dark chocolate batons, dried Michigan cherries, and pure vanilla…the ultimate dessert bread)  $9.25

Toasted Walnut Batard: (aromatic toasted walnuts lend a lovely nuttiness and a purple hue to this versatile batard) $6.50

Chili Cheddar   Whoa, pickled jalapeno peppers coupled with mild 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:

Hilltoppers (our NEW Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger)  $2.25 each

Expedition Cookies– The kitchen sink including bits of chocolate, coconut, and raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour.   $2.25 each

 Treehuggers The one and only quarter pound peanut buttery original.  $2.25 each.

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Pecan Date Scones

(All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter)

Cherry Mud Brownies $3.00 each  Our Deep Mud Brownies infused with dried Michigan cherries.

Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!

 

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Soaps made with organic oil and botanicals, only essential oils for fragrance- Lavender, Lemongrass Tea,

Oats & Spice,Orange, Vanilla & Oats, and Rows & Furrows (great hand soap with a little extra grit)

Nail  and facial Brushes with wood and natural bristles

By request, to keep your soap high and dry – Soap Dishes now available in both pine and cedar

100% Michigan beeswax candles; natural, bright, clean and long burning.
Fragrant and versatile Organic Lavender – Organza, embroidered, and hand colored organic Lavender Sachets.  Add natural

fragrance to drawers, closets, clothing in storage, travel bags, desk drawers… it smells sweet, clean & fresh but also known

to be a natural relaxant and also a moth deterrent.

 

Not attending this week but back soon:

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Ferry

 

At the info table this week:

Marsha Mason will have information about a new organization forming in the  Spring Lake- Grand Haven area called No GMO 4 MICHIGAN.

Vina Dauten will be bringing some strawberry plants for sale.

 

Pre-Order Only: Pet Chef Lakeshore of Twin Lake

Orders can be placed no later than FRIDAY evening by calling Barb at 231-288-9805, or email petcheflakeshore@gmail.com and Amy will have your order available at the market between 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. If you can’t make it to market during that time frame, Barb will personally deliver your order the following week.

 

Friends of the Market

Sweetwater Thanks & Hugs to Greg Mund for becoming a Friend of the Market! We also appreciated the nice run of asparagus he brought to us this year – see you next year, Greg, and thanks again!

 

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

 

See you at the market!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

 

We are a BRIDGE CARD market!

Strawberries! Sunflowers! Asparagus! Summer in Michigan!

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Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, June 15th, 2013, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!

 STRAWBERRY SEASON IS HERE!

This Saturday we will have Aaron Johnson’s Everybearing strawberries, then for the next two weeks Bernie Ware of the Ware Farm returns with his beauties. YAY!

 

Attending this week’s market:

 

Asparagus & Strawberries!

Mund Farm of  Rothbury

Greg will have more of his luscious asparagus and will also bring some of Aaron Johnsons organically grown strawberries.

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

GREENS:

Kale (a few different varieties including a beautiful red leaf kale)

Lettuce Mix

Arugula

Spinach

Spicy Brassica Mix (like a little bite in your greens?  this is a tasty blend of baby kale, arugula, and mustards-we love it in fresh spring rolls!)

Chard (this is limited as the local deer population have voted it the best leafy green in the neighborhood)

OTHER VEGGIES:

French Breakfast Radishes

Carrots incredibly sweet fresh spring carrots!

FRESH HERBS:

Cilantro

Dill

Parsley

Sage

Oregano and more

 

Have you tried our teas iced? We’ll be giving out samples at the market.  Come check them out!

We have three great healthy herbal tea blends, all are caffeine free.

Nourish this is a great everyday tea and Amanda’s favorite

(Raspberry leaf, Nettle, Dandelion leaf, Alfalfa, Oat Straw, and Rosehips)

Peace a great tea to calm and relax the whole body.  We like to give it to the kids in the evening (we even put it in their bath water sometimes)

(Lemonbalm, Oatstraw and tops, rose petals, chamomile, and lavender)

Restore restores the body and nourishes the adrenals, helpful for those who are overworked or over stressed and/or rely on caffeine

(Nettle, rose petals, and green rooibos)

 

Amanda has been busy wildcrafting and this year’s herbal salves are coming soon.

We’ll have our creams, made with high quality organic ingredients and nourishing herbs.  Keep your skin healthy this summer.

Radiant Beauty a light cream that can be use on the whole body and face.  Must be applied to the body with love and care, this is the secret to radiant beauty.

Patti’s Hard Working Hands a hard working herbal cream for hard working hands!  Great for farmers, gardeners, potters, nurses, and anyone else who has hands that need a little TLC.

 

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

This week I will have fresh cut flower blends as well as sunflowers! Also I will have my fresh herbs, mixed greens, baby arugula, micro kale and garlic scapes. Happy summer!!

 

Funny Farm of Grant

This week we’ll have sugar snap peas, garlic scapes, onions, herbs, radishes, spinach, lettuce. Apron Lady & Janet will return as well!

 

CJ Veggie of Zeeland

We’ll be at Sweetwater this Saturday with our certified organic Zucchini, Mesclun, Arugula, Mizuna and Beet Greens.

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

VEGETABLES: Pak Choi, Head Lettuces, Swiss Chard, Kale, Spinach, Scallions, Salad Mix

HERBS: Parsley, Rosemary, Fresh Dill!

PLANTS: Parsley and Sage Plants!

The BOBIER BEEF Story ~  We look forward to getting your pre-orders by Email.  If you want more info about our farm in particular, including prices, send us an email  earthscapefarm@gmail.com .

BEEF:

At the market this week:

SPECIALS: Ground Beef – 10 packages for $50. Short Ribs!  $3 per lb.  Liver – $3 per lb.

Ground beef  1 lb pkgs

Ground Sirloin

Bone-In:  Rib and T-Bone  Steaks

Boneless:  Tenderloin, NY Strip, Rib Eye and Sirloin Steaks.

Roasts:   Chuck

Swiss Steak and Round Steak

Stew Meat

Short Ribs, also good for meaty soups

Soup Bones

Oxtail!

Tongue,  Liver and Heart

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Fair Trade, too!  Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City

New Shipment:  HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags.  Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or medium roast, full caf, half caf or decaf. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

Also at Earthscape’s table: Crow Feather Farm. Nic & Caroline will be offering their Brassica Salad Mix, spinach, radishes, ‘Hakurei’ salad turnips, fresh Basil, cilantro and beet greens & eggs from their pastured hens.  See you Saturday!

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

We will be at market this Saturday with an assortment of veggies, transplants, and pork.  Wednesday night’s rain gave the garden a boost so we expect to have head lettuce, golden beet greens, and this will probably be the last week for spinach and heirloom radishes.   Our tomato and pepper plants will be on sale this week for $2.00 a pot instead of $2.50 so get them while they last!   We will have our freezer stocked with bulk sweet Italian sausage, bulk breakfast sausage, and kielbasa links all of which are new this week.   Also from our heritage Mulefoot pigs we will have the following:

Fresh Cuts

Back Ribs

Boneless Loin Roasts

Ground Pork

Leaf Lard
Shoulder Roasts

Smoked Nitrate/Nitrite Free Cuts

Bacon

Ham Hocks

Ham Slices

Picnic Roasts

Soup Bones

Fresh Sausages

Andouille Links

Bratwurst Links

Chorizo Links

Kielbasa links NEW!

Bulk Breakfast NEW!

Bulk Hot Italian

Bulk Sweet Italian NEW!

This will be the last week to preorder a duck from us.   We still have half a dozen ducks not spoken for yet, so if you’ve been thinking about ordering one make sure you stop by our booth and talk to us.   They will be $4.25/lb. with a ten dollar deposit to hold each one and they will be ready to pick up at market on July 6.
Lastly, we have decided to stop offering the Boar Bacon.   We have found that it has been a little harder to prepare than most people bargained for and we apologize for this.   If you had purchased some from us in the past and feel that it was not what you were expecting or that you were in any way misled, please come talk to us at market, we want to make it up to you!

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

BREADS: Each week we bake our seven scrumptious weekly breads (listed below) as well as one or more specialty breads.  Please consult the schedule below to find out when we are making your favorite specialty bread!

GRANOLA!  We make two different varieties of granola: Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey). 

OUR EIGHT WEEKLY VARIETIES:         

Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.00

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

 Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $5.50

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 cardamon) $6.00

Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $6.50

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.25

100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.00

SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE

Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00

Cobmoosa Onion Rye ( Carmelized organic onions, Michigan rye flour, and a hint of caraway) $6.00

Irish Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Irish Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper).  Price $8.00

Pastries available for Saturday:

Mrs. Moose’s Wangdangdoodlers $2.25 each-Chunks of chocolate and walnuts give this cookie texture into which one can sink their teeth with great fervor.

Hilltoppers (our NEW Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger)  $2.25 each

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Lovely Lemon Scones

(All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter)

Orange Mud Brownies $3.00 each  Our Deep Mud Brownies infused with dried Michigan cherries.

Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!

 

Not attending this week but back soon:

 

Bee’s & Botanicals

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Ferry

 

Pre-Order Only: Pet Chef Lakeshore of Twin Lake

Orders can be placed no later than FRIDAY evening by calling Barb at 231-288-9805, or email petcheflakeshore@gmail.com and Amy will have your order available at the market between 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. If you can’t make it to market during that time frame, Barb will personally deliver your order the following week.

 

Friends of the Market

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

 

See you at the market!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

 

We are a BRIDGE CARD market!

 

 

Saturday June 8th at Sweetwater Local Foods Market

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Prelude to Summer: June Radishes!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, June 8th, 2013, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!

 

Attending this week’s market:

 

Mercy Health Partners-Muskegon Community Health Project

Stop by the Info Table this Saturday and meet Peggy Schaub, Community Health Worker for the MI Benefits Access program. MBA is a public/private initiative created to streamline the benefits application process, increase online access to DHS programs, and coordinate local support services.  Peggy will be available with information on various programs including Bridge Card/SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks.

 

Asparagus!

Mund Farm of  Rothbury

Great news! We thought last week was it for asparagus but Greg tells us the spears are loving this weather and will be at market this Saturday and possibly next as well. Meanwhile, here’s a great recipe to try. Save a half-cup of that local micro-brew for this one!

Asparagus With Honey Garlic Sauce
1 pound fresh asparagus
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup dark ale or dark beer
1/3 cup honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
Add asparagus to boiling, salted water (about 1 inch deep) and cook, covered, for about 2 minutes, or until barely tender. Drain.
Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over cooked asparagus. Yields 4 servings.

 

Shady Side of Holland

I will have our certified organic dry beans at Saturday’s market–grown last summer on our farm south of Grand Haven. The special this week is our October Beans, from the cranberry bean family. This week’s special price for a 2-lb. bag is $10.00 (regularly $11.50) and for a 1-lb. bag is $5.50 (regularly $6.00). I will also have a limited amount of Grassfields Farm aged raw milk cheese: Chili Cheese, Dill, Fais Gras, Garlic & Onion, Gouda, and Lamont Cheddar. Grassfields Farms is out of some varieties of cheese right now, so we will have to wait for mid-June for some of the others to come back in stock.  shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

This week we have limited amounts of KALE, SPINACH, and CHARD.  We will possibly have some other greens too.

French Breakfast RADISHES.

Fresh Herbs:  Cilantro, Dill, Mint, Lemonbalm, Catnip, and Sage.

Green garlic.  Young spring garlic, before it sets a bulb.

We have our normal spread of herbal products; herbal teas, creams, lip balms, and a few remaining salves.

 

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

We’ll be bringing our mixed greens, herbs (especially basil) flower blends, garlic scapes, and radishes

 

Funny Farm of Grant

This week we’ll have asparagus, herbs, lettuce, green onions.  Apron Lady & Janet will return as well!

 

CJ Veggie of Zeeland

We’ll be at Sweetwater this Saturday with fresh greens. Mesclun, Arugula, Romaine Mix and Beet Greens.

Five Oaks Farm of Montague

We’ll have garden transplants for sale, and info about our CSA.

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

VEGETABLES: Head Lettuces, Swiss Chard, Kale, Spinach, Scallions, Salad Mix

HERBS: Parsley, Rosemary, Fresh Dill!

PLANTS: Parsley and Sage Plants!

The BOBIER BEEF Story ~  We look forward to getting your pre-orders by Email.  If you want more info about our farm in particular, including prices, send us an email  earthscapefarm@gmail.com .

BEEF:

At the market this week:

SPECIALS: Ground Beef – 10 packages for $50. Short Ribs!  $3 per lb.  Liver – $3 per lb.

Ground beef  1 lb pkgs

Ground Sirloin

Bone-In:  Rib and T-Bone  Steaks

Boneless:  Tenderloin, NY Strip, Rib Eye and Sirloin Steaks.

Roasts:   Chuck

Swiss Steak and Round Steak

Stew Meat

Short Ribs, also good for meaty soups

Soup Bones

Oxtail!

Tongue,  Liver and Heart

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Fair Trade, too!  Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City

New Shipment:  HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags.  Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or medium roast, full caf, half caf or decaf. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

 Also at Earthscape’s table: Crow Feather Farm. Nic & Caroline will bring brassica salad mix, radishes, turnip greens, basil, and eggs.

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

We will be at market Saturday with tomato and pepper transplants grown in locally handmade and sustainable potting mix from Reformation Growers; heirloom radishes, spinach, and possibly head lettuce; and our usual array of pastured, non-GMO fed, heritage Mulefoot pork products including the following:

Fresh Cuts Price Per Pound
Back Ribs $7.75
Loin Roast, Boneless $9.25
Shoulder Roast $7.50
Spare Ribs $7.25
Smoked Nitrate/Nitrite Free Cuts
Bacon, Thick Cut $9.75
Boar Bacon $9.25
Ham Slice $10.25
Picnic Roast $9.00
Soup Bones $6.00
Miscellaneous
Andouille Sausage Links $8.75
Bratwurst Sausage Links $8.75
Bulk Hot Italian Sausage $7.75
Chorizo Sausage Links $8.75
Ground Pork $6.50
Leaf Lard $4.75

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

BREADS: Each week we bake our seven scrumptious weekly breads (listed below) as well as one or more specialty breads.  Please consult the schedule below to find out when we are making your favorite specialty bread!

GRANOLA!  We make two different varieties of granola: Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey). 

OUR EIGHT WEEKLY VARIETIES:         

Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.00

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

 Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $5.50

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 cardamon) $6.00

Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $6.50

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.25

100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.00

SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE

Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $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

Chile Cheddar   Whoa-homegrown, pickled jalapeno peppers coupled with mild 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:

Mrs. Moose’s Wangdangdoodlers $2.25 each-Chunks of chocolate and walnuts give this cookie texture into which one can sink their teeth with great fervor.

Hilltoppers (our NEW Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger)  $2.25 each

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Pecan Date Scones

(All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter)

Cherry Mud Brownies $3.00 each  Our Deep Mud Brownies infused with dried Michigan cherries.

Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!

Liberty Family Farm and Bakery of Hart

Hoop house Offerings

Arugula, spinach, kale & chard.

From the Farm

Farm Fresh Eggs

GRASS-FED LAMB(temporarily out)

Ground, chops, steaks, roasts, and shanks.

PASTURE RAISED PORK

Chops, ground, roasts, ribs and more.

Brats German, Garlic Basil and Italian

Pepper Bacon, Hardwood Bacon, and Canadian Bacon.

BAKERY OFFERINGS

Breakfast Cookies all flavors

New! Organic Cheddar and Ramp Quiche

New! Rhubarb Galettes

New! Ramp, herb and cheddar Foccacia Bread Rounds

Cinnamon Rolls, Multigrain Rolls, Ham and Cheddar Sandwich made with

our own ham lunch meat.

Morning Glory Muffins, Hazelnut and chocolate Muffins and more..

Turnovers and Gluten Free Quiches!!

New! Rhubarb Pie– limited quantities since our Rhubarb is just coming on.

Like us on Facebook!     www.facebook.com/libertyfamilyfarmandbakery

Follow us on Twitter!    www.twitter.com/lffandbakery

 

Happy Goat of Allendale

Happy Goat will have 100% Natural Just Plain Oatmeal (unscented) bath/shower bars as well as our 100% Natural Essential Oil bath/shower bars. Happy Goat bars are wrapped in a way that leaves the ends open for you to be able to smell-every bar before you make your choice.

-Did you know we also carry Shampoo Bars? These bars are extra sudsy and can be used as shampoo and body bar!  Or use them as a dog shampoo bar.

-We will also have our handmade liquid goat milk soap.  This year in a foaming pump!

-Be a fan on facebook and get to know some of our Happy Goats! We post pics of the goats, info on goats and soap as well as a weekly schedule of where we will be.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Happy-Goat/146748328671831

 

Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake 

 Pretty, Practical, Eco-friendly and Organic!

Don’t forget Dad! Father’s Day is June 16th
Great selection of organic soaps – Lavender, Lavender Citrus, Honey, Lemongrass Tea, Oats & Spice,Orange, Vanilla & Oats,

Rows & Furrows is a great hand soap with a little extra grit for Gardener’s and other projects.  Nail Brushes too :   )

By request, to keep your soap high and dry – Soap Dishes now available in both pine and cedar
100% Michigan beeswax candles; natural, bright, clean and long burning.

Fragrant and versatile Organic Lavender – Organza, embroidered, and hand colored organic Lavender Sachets.  Add natural fragrance to drawers, closets, clothing in storage, travel bags, desk drawers… it smells sweet, clean & fresh but also known to be a natural relaxant and also a moth deterrent.

 

Not attending this week but back soon:

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Ferry

 

Pre-Order Only: Pet Chef Lakeshore of Twin Lake

Orders can be placed no later than FRIDAY evening by calling Barb at 231-288-9805, or email petcheflakeshore@gmail.com and Amy will have your order available at the market between 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. If you can’t make it to market during that time frame, Barb will personally deliver your order the following week.

 

Friends of the Market

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

 

See you at the market!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

 

We are a BRIDGE CARD market!

 

 

Healthy! Humane! Homegrown!

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Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, June 1st, 2013, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!

 

Attending this week’s market:

 

Asparagus!

Mund Farm of  Rothbury

Greg & daughter Erin Mund will be bringing a load of fresh-picked asparagus! The season will be winding down soon, so be sure to get some, there will be plenty for fresh eating and freezing for those nights in the middle of w—– when you need a nice memory of warm summer days!

Shady Side of Holland

I will have our certified organic dry beans at Saturday’s market–grown last summer on our farm south of Grand Haven. The special this week is Black Valentine Beans–regular price for a 2 lb. bag is $11.50–this week you can get a 2 lb. bag for $10. I will also have a limited amount of Grassfields Farm aged raw milk cheese: Chili Cheese, Dill, Garlic & Onion, Gouda, Lamont Cheddar, and Leyden. Grassfields Farms is out of some varieties of cheese right now, so we will have to wait for mid-June for some of the others to come back in stock.  shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

This week we have French Breakfast Radishes.

Fresh herbs!  Cilantro, mint, sage, tarragon, and lemonbalm.

Green garlic.  Young spring garlic, before it sets a bulb.

We have our normal spread of herbal products; herbal teas, creams, lip balms, and a few remaining salves.

Tomato plants!  We have a variety of heirlooms, including great slicers, canning tomatoes, and sweet cherry tomatoes.  This is the last week we will have tomatoes for sale.

 

Funny Farm of Grant

This week we’ll have spinach, spring mix, radishes, arugula, and special for the kitties, cat grass. I have 10 pots available. I have some dried shiitake mushrooms, too. And maybe some fresh ones. Apron Lady & Janet will return as well!

 

Five Oaks Farm of Montague

We’ll have garden transplants for sale, and info about our CSA.

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

VEGETABLES: Spinach,  Scallions, Salad Mix, Green Garlic

HERBS:  Rosemary

We look forward to getting your pre-orders by Email.  If you want more info about our farm in particular, including prices, send us an email  earthscapefarm@gmail.com .

BEEF:

At the market this week:

SPECIALS: Ground Beef – 10 packages for $50.  Liver – $3 per lb. PRE-ORDERED

SHORT RIBS $3 PER LB.

Skirt Steak, Flank Steak

Ground beef  1 lb pkgs

Ground Sirloin

Bone-In:  Rib, T-Bone and Porterhouse Steaks

Boneless:  Tenderloin – Do a stir-fry with a small package or grill some larger steaks!

Boneless:  NY Strip, Rib Eye, and Sirloin Steaks.

Roasts:   Chuck, Rolled, Arm

Swiss Steak and Round Steak

Stew Meat

Short Ribs, also good for meaty soups

Soup Bones

Oxtail!

Tongue,  Liver and Heart

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Fair Trade, too!  Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City

NEW SHIPMENT: HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags.  Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or medium roast, full caf, half caf or decaf. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

 

Also at Earthscape’s table: Crow Feather Farm. Nic & Caroline will bring Spicy Brassica Salad Mix, lettuce mix and fresh herbs.

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

Pork Menu for May 18th Market!

Fresh Cuts

Back ribs 1-2lb

Fat, Back 1-2lb

Ground Pork 1lb

Leaf Lard 2-3lb

Loin roast, Boneless 3-5lb

Pork Chops, Thick cut 2pr pkg

Pork Steak 2 pr pkg

Shoulder Rst 2-4lb

Spare Ribs 2.5-4lb

Tenderloin .5lb

Smoked Nitrate/Nitrite Free Cuts

Bacon, Thick Cut 1lb

Boar Bacon 1 lb

Canadian Bacon 1 lb

Hams, Whole or Portion 4-12lb

Ham Hocks 1-2lb

Ham, slices .5-1.5lb

Jowl Bacon 1lb

Picnic Roast 2-4lb

Soup Bones 1-2lb

Nitrate/Nitrite Free Sausages

Andouille Sausage Links (5pr pkg)

Bratwurst Links (5 per pkg)

Bulk Hot Italian Sausage 1lb

Chorizo Sausage Links (5 per pkg)

Meat Duck Pre-Orders

Delivery date: June 15-July13 at Sweetwater.

4-7lb ea. $4.25 a lb.

25 birds available. $10 deposit

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

BREADS: Each week we bake our seven scrumptious weekly breads (listed below) as well as one or more specialty breads.  Please consult the schedule below to find out when we are making your favorite specialty bread!

GRANOLA!  We make two different varieties of granola: Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey). 

OUR EIGHT WEEKLY VARIETIES:         

Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.00

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

 Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $5.50

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 cardamon) $6.00

Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $6.50

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.25

100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.00

SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE

Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00

Irish Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Irish Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper).  Price $8.00

Toasted Walnut Batard: (aromatic toasted walnuts lend a lovely nuttiness and a purple hue to this versatile batard) $6.50

Pastries available for Saturday:

Expedition Cookies– The kitchen sink including bits of chocolate, coconut, and raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour.   $2.25 each

 Treehuggers The one and only quarter pound peanut buttery original.  $2.25 each.

SCONES

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Lovely Lemon Scones

(All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter)

Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!

Liberty Family Farm and Bakery of Hart

Hoop house Offerings

Mixed Greens and Arugula!!!

From the Farm

Farm Fresh Eggs

GRASS-FED LAMB

Ground, chops, steaks, roasts, and shanks.

PASTURE RAISED PORK

Chops, ground, roasts, ribs and more.

Brats German, Garlic Basil and Italian

Pepper Bacon, Hardwood Bacon, and Canadian Bacon.

BAKERY OFFERINGS

Breakfast Cookies all flavors

New! Organic Cheddar and Ramp Quiche

New! Rhubarb Galettes

New! Ramp, herb and cheddar Foccacia Bread Rounds

Cinnamon Rolls, Multigrain Rolls, Ham and Cheddar Sandwich made with

our own ham lunch meat.

Morning Glory Muffins, Hazelnut and chocolate Muffins and more..

Turnovers and Gluten Free Quiches!!

New! Rhubarb Pie– limited quantities since our Rhubarb is just coming on.

Like us on Facebook!     www.facebook.com/libertyfamilyfarmandbakery

Follow us on Twitter!    www.twitter.com/lffandbakery

 

CJ Veggie of Zeeland

We’ll be at Sweetwater this Saturday with fresh greens.

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Ferry

We will be taking a brief hiatus from the market for the next few weeks as we work hard on getting your chickens ready for their big market debut. We are happy to report that the first batch are already out in the field being rotated to fresh, green pasture daily and are growing plump, happy, and delicious. We will return to Sweetwater in late June with your pre-ordered chickens and limited quantities of pork, and should begin to have chickens available (whole and various cuts) at market in July.

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

We have family in town this week and won’t be at market, see you soon!

 

Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake 

 Pretty, Practical, Eco-friendly and Organic!

We will not be attending the market on May 25th and June 1st. See you soon!

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont

We’ll be back to market soon.

 

Pet Chef Lakeshore of Twin Lake

We will not be present this Saturday.  However dog/cat food pre-orders can be picked up at the market through Amy Oak. Orders can be placed no later than FRIDAY evening by calling Barb at 231-288-9805, or email petcheflakeshore@gmail.com and Amy will have your order available at the market between 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. If you can’t make it to market during that time frame, Barb will personally deliver your order the following week.

 

Friends of the Market

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Sweetwater Pre-Ordering Service for Sunday, June 8th!

If you prefer the convenience of pre-ordering your meat & eggs from the market consider signing up with any of the vendors listed below at the market or by emailing dijaan1@charter.net for our preorder reminder email that will go out on Sundays. This Sunday, June 2nd, you will be receiving an email from the market with price lists and ordering info from the following farms: Earthscape Farm (beef ), Chickadee Creek Farm (pork & eggs), Liberty Family Farm (lamb, chicken, pork & eggs).

You’ll have until Wednesday to get an order in, and each vendor will contact you with a reminder and total of your order.

See you at the market!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

We are a BRIDGE CARD market!

Memorial Day Weekend!

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Remember those who have given their lives in service to the country.

Saturday, May 25th, 2013, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!

 

Memorial Day Weekend

To all our customers, please have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend as we take time to remember those who have given their lives in service to the country.

Attending this week’s market:

 

Asparagus!

Mund Farm of  Rothbury

Erin Mund will be bringing a load of fresh-picked-in-the-rain asparagus! Apparently the little green spears like the cold rain much more than we do!

 

Shady Side of Holland

I will have our certified organic dry beans at Saturday’s market–grown last summer on our farm south of Grand Haven. The special this week is Jacob’s Cattle beans–regular price for a 2 lb. bag is $11.50–this week you can get a 2 lb. bag for $10. I will also have a limited amount of Grassfields Farm aged raw milk cheese: Chili Cheese, Edam, Garlic & Onion, Gouda, Lamont Cheddar, Leyden, and Polkton Corners. Ask me about C.J. Veggies’ CSA information–I will have informational flyers along for those who want details. Also ask about cow shares available from Green Pastures Farm in Coopersville. shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

Funny Farm of Grant

This week we’ll have spinach, spring mix, radishes, arugula, and special for the kitties, cat grass. I have 10 pots available. The cold slowed down the asparagus, so it’s a tossup whether  I’ll have any for sale. I have some dried shiitake mushrooms, too. And maybe some fresh ones. Apron Lady & Janet will return as well!

 

Five Oaks Farm of Montague

We’ll have garden transplants for sale, and info about our CSA.

 

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

September will be bringing her beautiful tulip & daffodil  bouquet blends along with baby spinach, baby kale, arugula and some herbs. We will also have Scholl’s Country Farm eggs from Montague at our booth!

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

VEGETABLES: Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Scallions, Salad Mix, Green Garlic

HERBS: Parsley, Rosemary, Cilantro

PLANTS: Parsley and Sage Plants!

The BOBIER BEEF Story ~  We look forward to getting your pre-orders by Email.  If you want more info about our farm in particular, including prices, send us an email  earthscapefarm@gmail.com .

Our steers and cows were born on our Farm, as were their great-great-great Grandmothers.  We’ve been doing rotational pastures since the 70’s.  We only buy bulls for breeding, and they come from reputable farmers in Michigan.  Our cows raise their own calves until they are weaned at about 9 months.  We raise our own hay, plus what we buy comes from our own neighborhood so we know how it was grown. Our cattle have access to 3-5 acre yards through the winter, with some barn access, fresh water, bedding straw, and all the hay they can eat.  The steers get minimal amounts of homegrown and ground grain during the colder months (like Dessert!).  We think this makes our beef tasty and tender, with all the benefits of grass-fed beef, too!

BEEF:

At the market this week:

SPECIALS: Ground Beef – 10 packages for $50.  Liver – $3 per lb.  1 Whole Brisket;

Ground beef  1 lb pkgs

Ground Sirloin

Ground Beef Patties  1/4 # each,  4 to a package

Bone-In:  Rib, T-Bone and Porterhouse Steaks

Boneless:  Tenderloin – Do a stir-fry with a small package or grill some larger steaks!

Boneless:  NY Strip and Sirloin Steaks.

Roasts:   Chuck

Swiss Steak and Round Steak

Stew Meat

Short Ribs, also good for meaty soups

Soup Bones

Oxtail!

Tongue,  Liver and Heart

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Fair Trade, too!  Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City

HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags.  Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or medium roast, full caf, half caf or decaf. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

Also at Earthscape’s table: Crow Feather Farm. Nic & Caroline will bring Baby Brassica Salad Mix.  We’ll also have radishes, and eggs from our pastured hens.

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

Pork Menu for May 18th Market!

Fresh Cuts

Back ribs 1-2lb

Fat, Back 1-2lb

Ground Pork 1lb

Leaf Lard 2-3lb

Loin roast, Boneless 3-5lb

Pork Chops, Thick cut 2pr pkg

Pork Steak 2 pr pkg

Shoulder Rst 2-4lb

Spare Ribs 2.5-4lb

Tenderloin .5lb

Smoked Nitrate/Nitrite Free Cuts

Bacon, Thick Cut 1lb

Boar Bacon 1 lb

Canadian Bacon 1 lb

Hams, Whole or Portion 4-12lb

Ham Hocks 1-2lb

Ham, slices .5-1.5lb

Jowl Bacon 1lb

Picnic Roast 2-4lb

Soup Bones 1-2lb

Nitrate/Nitrite Free Sausages

Andouille Sausage Links (5pr pkg)

Bratwurst Links (5 per pkg)

Bulk Hot Italian Sausage 1lb

Chorizo Sausage Links (5 per pkg)

Meat Duck Pre-Orders

Delivery date: June 15-July13 at Sweetwater.

4-7lb ea. $4.25 a lb.

25 birds available. $10 deposit

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

Our hoop is transitioning into growing hot weather crops.  The last of the greens are out and heat loving tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers are planted in.  Come get the last of our hoop-grown greens; it will be a week or two before our outdoor greens are ready.

This week we have Swiss chard and turnip greens.

We have salad turnips, these mild tasty turnips are great eaten raw.

Fresh herbs!  Cilantro, mint, sage, tarragon, and oregano.

Green garlic.  Young spring garlic, before it sets a bulb.

We have our normal spread of herbal products; herbal teas, creams, lip balms, and a few remaining salves.

Tomato plants!  We have a variety of heirlooms, including great slicers, canning tomatoes, and sweet cherry tomatoes.  They are going fast, get them while they’re available.

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

BREADS: Each week we bake our seven scrumptious weekly breads (listed below) as well as one or more specialty breads.  Please consult the schedule below to find out when we are making your favorite specialty bread!

GRANOLA!  We make two different varieties of granola: Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey). 

OUR EIGHT WEEKLY VARIETIES:         

Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.00

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

 Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $5.50

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 cardamon) $6.00

Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $6.50

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.25

100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.00

SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE

Cobmoosa Onion Rye ( Carmelized organic onions, Michigan rye flour, and a hint of caraway) $6.00

Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00

Chile Cheddar   Whoa-homegrown, pickled jalapeno peppers coupled with mild 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:

Mrs. Moose’s Wangdangdoodlers $2.25 each-Chunks of chocolate and walnuts give this cookie texture into which one can sink their teeth with great fervor.

Hilltoppers Cookies– Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger)  $2.25 each

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Lovely Lemon Scones

(All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter)

Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Ferry

We will be taking a brief hiatus from the market for the next few weeks as we work hard on getting your chickens ready for their big market debut. We are happy to report that the first batch are already out in the field being rotated to fresh, green pasture daily and are growing plump, happy, and delicious. We will return to Sweetwater in late June with your pre-ordered chickens and limited quantities of pork, and should begin to have chickens available (whole and various cuts) at market in July.

 

Liberty Family Farm and Bakery of Hart

Hoop house Offerings

Mixed Greens and Arugula!!!

From the Farm

Farm Fresh Eggs

GRASS-FED LAMB

Ground, chops, steaks, roasts, and shanks.

PASTURE RAISED PORK

Chops, ground, roasts, ribs and more.

Brats German, Garlic Basil and Italian

Pepper Bacon, Hardwood Bacon, and Canadian Bacon.

BAKERY OFFERINGS

Breakfast Cookies all flavors

New! Organic Cheddar and Ramp Quiche

New! Rhubarb Galettes

New! Ramp, herb and cheddar Foccacia Bread Rounds

Cinnamon Rolls, Multigrain Rolls, Ham and Cheddar Sandwich made with

our own ham lunch meat.

Morning Glory Muffins, Hazelnut and chocolate Muffins and more..

Turnovers and Gluten Free Quiches!!

New! Rhubarb Pie– limited quantities since our Rhubarb is just coming on.

Like us on Facebook!     www.facebook.com/libertyfamilyfarmandbakery

Follow us on Twitter!    www.twitter.com/lffandbakery

 

Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake 

 Pretty, Practical, Eco-friendly and Organic!

We will not be attending the market on May 25th and June 1st. See you soon!

 

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont

We will not be at market this week. Watch this page for updates on when we’ll be back, thanks!

 

Pet Chef Lakeshore of Twin Lake

We will not be present this Saturday.  However dog/cat food pre-orders can be picked up at the market through Amy Oak. Orders can be placed no later than FRIDAY evening by calling Barb at 231-288-9805, or email petcheflakeshore@gmail.com and Amy will have your order available at the market between 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. If you can’t make it to market during that time frame, Barb will personally deliver your order the following week.

 

Friends of the Market

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

 

Sweetwater Pre-Ordering Service for Sunday, June 1st!

If you prefer the convenience of pre-ordering your meat & eggs from the market consider signing up with any of the vendors listed below at the market or by emailing dijaan1@charter.net for our preorder reminder email that will go out on Sundays. This Sunday, May 29th, you will be receiving an email from the market with price lists and ordering info from the following farms: Earthscape Farm (beef ), Chickadee Creek Farm (pork & eggs), Liberty Family Farm (lamb, chicken, pork & eggs).

You’ll have until Wednesday to get an order in, and each vendor will contact you with a reminder and total of your order.

 

See you at the market!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

 

We are a BRIDGE CARD market!

Let’s Eat!

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Let's Eat!
LET’S EAT! Guide to West MI Organic Food is ready to roll!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!

Sweetwater Center for Organic Opportunity needs you to help “GET OUT THE GUIDE!

Representatives from our sister non-profit organization will be back this week seeking donations to help print and distribute this first ever nifty guide to all things organic in West Michigan! Thanks so much to everyone who made a donation last week! Can we count on you?  

Swingtooth Returns this Week! Fast becoming a market favorite, this musical duo entertains us with their amazing repertoire of classics, jazz & contemporary tunes!

Attending this week’s market:

Mund Farm of  Rothbury

As all you weatherheads in West Michigan know, the temps dropped to 23 on Monday. This froze off most of the new shoots in our fields. If they come back in time we’ll bring asparagus, otherwise we hope to see you all next week!

Funny Farm of Grant

This week we’ll have spinach, spring mix, radishes, arugula, and special for the kitties, cat grass. I have 10 pots available. The cold slowed down the asparagus, so it’s a tossup whether  I’ll have any for sale. I have some dried shiitake mushrooms, too. And maybe some fresh ones. Apron Lady & Janet will return as well!

 

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

September will be bringing her beautiful tulip & daffodil  bouquet blends along with baby spinach, baby kale, arugula and some herbs. We will also have Scholl’s Country Farm eggs from Montague at our booth!

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

The BOBIER BEEF Story ~  We look forward to getting your pre-orders by Email.  If you want more info about our farm in particular, including prices, send us an email  earthscapefarm@gmail.com .

Our steers and cows were born on our Farm, as were their great-great-great Grandmothers.  We’ve been doing rotational pastures since the 70’s.  We only buy bulls for breeding, and they come from reputable farmers in Michigan.  Our cows raise their own calves until they are weaned at about 9 months.  We raise our own hay, plus what we buy comes from our own neighborhood so we know how it was grown. Our cattle have access to 3-5 acre yards through the winter, with some barn access, fresh water, bedding straw, and all the hay they can eat.  The steers get minimal amounts of homegrown and ground grain during the colder months (like Dessert!).  We think this makes our beef tasty and tender, with all the benefits of grass-fed beef, too!

BEEF:

At the market this week:

SPECIALS: Ground Beef – 10 packages for $50.  Liver – $3 per lb.  1 Whole Brisket;

Ground beef  1 lb pkgs

Ground Sirloin

Ground Beef Patties  1/4 # each,  4 to a package

Bone-In:  Rib and Porterhouse Steaks

Boneless:  Tenderloin – Do a stir-fry with a small package or grill some larger steaks!

Boneless:  NY Strip, Sirloin and RibEye Steaks.

Roasts:   Chuck

Swiss Steak & Round Steak

Stew Meat

Short Ribs, also good for meaty soups

Soup Bones

Oxtail!

Tongue,  Liver and Heart

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Fair Trade, too!  Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City

NEW SHIPMENT: HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags.  Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or medium roast, full caf, half caf or decaf. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

Also at Earthscape’s table: Crow Feather Farm. Nic & Caroline will bring Baby Brassica Salad Mix.  We’ll also have radishes, and eggs from our pastured hens.

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

Pork Menu for May 18th Market!

Fresh Cuts

Back ribs 1-2lb

Fat, Back 1-2lb

Ground Pork 1lb

Leaf Lard 2-3lb

Loin roast, Boneless 3-5lb

Pork Chops, Thick cut 2pr pkg

Pork Steak 2 pr pkg

Shoulder Rst 2-4lb

Spare Ribs 2.5-4lb

Tenderloin .5lb

Smoked Nitrate/Nitrite Free Cuts

Bacon, Thick Cut 1lb

Boar Bacon 1 lb

Canadian Bacon 1 lb

Hams, Whole or Portion 4-12lb

Ham Hocks 1-2lb

Ham, slices .5-1.5lb

Jowl Bacon 1lb

Picnic Roast 2-4lb

Soup Bones 1-2lb

Nitrate/Nitrite Free Sausages

Andouille Sausage Links (5pr pkg)

Bratwurst Links (5 per pkg)

Bulk Hot Italian Sausage 1lb

Chorizo Sausage Links (5 per pkg)

Meat Duck Pre-Orders

Delivery date: June 15-July13 at Sweetwater.

4-7lb ea. $4.25 a lb.

25 birds available. $10 deposit

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

Our hoop is transitioning into growing hot weather crops.  The last of the greens are out and heat loving tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers are planted in.  Come get the last of our hoop-grown greens; it will be a couple more weeks before our outdoor greens are ready.

This week we have spinach, lettuce mix, swiss chard, and turnip greens.

Fresh herbs!  Cilantro, mint, rosemary, sage, and lemon balm.

Green garlic.  Tasty young spring garlic, before it sets a bulb.

Mother Nature has grown ramps.  These have intense and incredible flavors!  Ramps are delicate and unfortunately are often over and mis harvested.  We are committed to sustainable and ethical wild harvesting.  This is the last week we are harvesting ramps.

We have our normal spread of herbal products; herbal teas, creams, lip balms, and a few remaining salves.

Want to grow your own? We have tomato plants for sale!

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

BREADS: Each week we bake our seven scrumptious weekly breads (listed below) as well as one or more specialty breads.  Please consult the schedule below to find out when we are making your favorite specialty bread!

GRANOLA!  We make two different varieties of granola: Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey). 

OUR EIGHT WEEKLY VARIETIES:    

Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.00

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

 Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $5.50

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 cardamon) $6.00

Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $6.50

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.25

100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.00

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

Irish Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Irish Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper).  Price $8.00

Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00

 

PASTRIES available for Saturday:  

Pecan Maple Oaties $2.25 each*  (Made with Real Michigan Maple Syrup, Pecans, and organic raisins) 

Hilltoppers Cookies– Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger)  $2.25 each

 SCONES

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Pecan Date Scones

(All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter)

Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!

Orange Mud Brownies $3.00 each* Deep Mud brownies infused with dried oranges and orange zest.

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Ferry

We’ll be at the market Saturday with limited selections of our pork. Thanks!

Liberty Family Farm and Bakery of Hart

Hoop house Offerings

Mixed Greens and Arugula!!!

From the Farm

Farm Fresh Eggs

GRASS-FED LAMB

Ground, chops, steaks, roasts, and shanks.

PASTURE RAISED PORK

Chops, ground, roasts, ribs and more.

Brats German, Garlic Basil and Italian

Pepper Bacon, Hardwood Bacon, and Canadian Bacon.

BAKERY OFFERINGS

Breakfast Cookies all flavors

New! Organic Cheddar and Ramp Quiche

New! Rhubarb Galettes

New! Ramp, herb and cheddar Foccacia Bread Rounds

Cinnamon Rolls, Multigrain Rolls, Ham and Cheddar Sandwich made with

our own ham lunch meat.

Morning Glory Muffins, Hazelnut and chocolate Muffins and more..

Turnovers and Gluten Free Quiches!!

New! Rhubarb Pie– limited quantities since our Rhubarb is just coming on.

More Mother’s Day Goodies to choose from……. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

Like us on Facebook!     www.facebook.com/libertyfamilyfarmandbakery

Follow us on Twitter!    www.twitter.com/lffandbakery

 

Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake 

 Pretty, Practical, Eco-friendly and Organic!

Great selection of organic soaps – Lavender, Lavender Citrus, Honey, Shea & Oats, Lemongrass Tea, Oats & Spice,Orange,  Vanilla & Oats (Dreamsicle) and Grapefruit
By request, to keep your soap high and dry – Soap Dishs now available in both pine and cedar
Pretty draw Cord embroidered bag with 2 oz. bar available in the Orange, Vanilla & Oats and Lavender (make nice gifts)
Fragrant and versatile Organic Lavender – Organza, embroidered, and hand colored organic Lavender Sachets.  Add natural fragrance to drawers, closets, clothing in storage, travel bags, desk drawers… it smells sweet, clean & fresh but also known to be a natural relaxant and also a moth deterrent. 1
100% Michigan beeswax candles; natural, bright, clean and long burning. Votives, tea lites and other fun shapes and sizes.

Shady Side Farm of Holland

We are taking a break from the markets this week. We’ll be back next week!

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont

We will not be at market this week. Watch this page for updates on when we’ll be back, thanks!

 

Pet Chef Lakeshore of Twin Lake

We will not be present this Saturday.  However dog/cat food pre-orders can be picked up at the market through Amy Oak. Orders can be placed no later than FRIDAY evening by calling Barb at 231-288-9805, or email petcheflakeshore@gmail.com and Amy will have your order available at the market between 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. If you can’t make it to market during that time frame, Barb will personally deliver your order the following week.

 

Friends of the Market

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Sweetwater Pre-Ordering Service for Sunday, May 25th!

If you prefer the convenience of pre-ordering your meat & eggs from the market consider signing up with any of the vendors listed below at the market or by emailing dijaan1@charter.net for our preorder reminder email that will go out on Sundays. This Sunday, May 19th, you will be receiving an email from the market with price lists and ordering info from the following farms: Earthscape Farm (beef & eggs), Chickadee Creek Farm (pork & eggs), Liberty Family Farm (lamb, chicken, pork & eggs), Hickory Ridge Family Farm (pork, chicken & eggs).

You’ll have until Wednesday to get an order in, and each vendor will contact you with a reminder and total of your order.

 See you at the market!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

We are a BRIDGE CARD market!

First of season asparagus, great Mother’s Day gifts, new vendors!

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Happy Mother’s Day
Sunday May 12th!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!

 

Mother’s Day Specials!

Asparagus Season!

New & Newly Returning Vendors!

 

Attending this week’s market:

New Vendor!

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

Sweetwater welcomes this new vendor just in time for Mother’s Day!  Bringing her beautiful tulip & daffodil  bouquet blends along with baby spinach, baby kale, arugula and some herbs,

farm owner September Dykema: “I am a second generation grower that believes a tomato should taste like a tomato.  This is why we tend to grow, as much as possible, old fashioned and heirloom varieties. We look forward to meeting all of you and joining in the Sweetwater movement!” September, Simon & Rylan Dykema

 

First of Season Organic Asparagus!

Mund Farm of  Rothbury

Thank you Mother Nature, for cooperating this week! Greg Mund will be at the market tomorrow with his delicious organically grown asparagus. This is going to go fast, so come early!

 

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Lona from Shady Side Farm will be at market with their certified organic dry beans. As always, I will have our certified organic dry beans at Saturday’s market–grown last summer on our farm south of Grand Haven. The special this week is Yellow Indian Woman beans–regular price for a 2 lb. bag is $11.50–this week you can get a 2 lb. bag for $10. Great way to stock up for a long summer of bean dips and salads! I will also have a nice assortment of Grassfields Farm raw milk cheese. This week’s flavors:

Lamont Cheddar

Garlic & Onion

Country Dill

Chili Cheese

Polkton Corners

Leyden

Gouda

Edam

 

And, if the weather cooperates, I will have our rhubarb along. We have two small patches of rhubarb, so not a great amount. But it’s more than we can eat by ourselves, and we’re happy to share. Contact us at: shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

The BOBIER BEEF Story ~  We look forward to getting your pre-orders by Email.  If you want more info about our farm in particular, including prices, send us an email  earthscapefarm@gmail.com .

Our steers and cows were born on our Farm, as were their great-great-great Grandmothers.  We’ve been doing rotational pastures since the 70’s.  We only buy bulls for breeding, and they come from reputable farmers in Michigan.  Our cows raise their own calves until they are weaned at about 9 months.  We raise our own hay, plus what we buy comes from our own neighborhood so we know how it was grown. Our cattle have access to 3-5 acre yards through the winter, with some barn access, fresh water, bedding straw, and all the hay they can eat.  The steers get minimal amounts of homegrown and ground grain during the colder months (like Dessert!).  We think this makes our beef tasty and tender, with all the benefits of grass-fed beef, too!  The cattle should be going out on pasture this weekend.  They will be so happy!

BEEF:

At the market this week:

SPECIALS: Ground Beef – 10 packages for $50.  Liver – $3 per lb.  1 Whole Brisket; Skirt Steak (tradional Fajita beef!)

Ground beef  1 lb pkgs

Ground Sirloin

Ground Beef Patties  1/4 # each,  4 to a package

Bone-In:  Rib, T-Bone and Porterhouse Steaks

Boneless:  Tenderloin – Do a stir-fry with a small package or grill some larger steaks!

Boneless:  NY Strip, Sirloin and RibEye Steaks.

Roasts:  English and Chuck

Swiss Steak & Round Steak

Stew Meat

Short Ribs, also good for meaty soups

Soup Bones

Oxtail!

Tongue,  Liver and Heart

VEGETABLES:  Salad Mix, Spinach, Kale, Chard, Cilantro, Rosemary, Parsley and Scallions from our small hoophouse and outdoors!

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Fair Trade, too!  Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City

HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags.  Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or medium roast, full caf, half caf or decaf. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

Also at Earthscape’s table: Crow Feather Farm. Nic & Caroline will bring Baby Brassica Salad Mix.  We’ll also have radishes, and eggs from our pastured hens.

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

Have you tried our Slow Ark of Food selection pork yet? You don’t know what you’re missing out on! This week we’ll have our pork spareribs, pork chops & steaks, as well as picnic hams, smoked ham slices, smoked hocks and more! We believe our pork has all of the old fashioned raised on the farm taste you’ve been looking for!

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

We have lots of spring greens!

Lettuce mix, Kale, Swiss Chard, and Spinach!

Fresh cilantro and rosemary.

Mother Nature has grown ramps and garlic chives.  These have intense and incredible flavors!  Ramps are delicate and unfortunately are often over and mis harvested.  We are committed to sustainable and ethical wild harvesting.

We have our normal spread of herbal products; herbal teas, creams, lip balms, and a few remaining salves.

 

Scholl’s Country Farm of Montague

We will have a representative at the market with our eggs, limited supply this week. Thanks!

 

Funny Farm of Grant

Mushroom lovers, take note! Our shiitake mushrooms are back! We’ll also have our fresh cut Spinach & Spring Mix!

Apron Lady & Janet will return as well!

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Ferry

Try our new SAUSAGE! Andouille, Italian, Chorizo & Bratwurst. We’ll also have our usual pork cuts: bacon, pork steaks, ham roasts, ham slices, ham hocks, ground pork in one pound pkgs, shoulder roasts and smoked ends and pieces. Raised on pasture, our pigs get 60% of their diet from foraging.

Chicken Pre-Ordering! The DEADLINE to pre-order chicken from the first batch is May 18, 2013. We are requiring deposits of $8.00 per chicken ordered. Once again we will be pricing pre-ordered chicken at a fixed rate. This year’s pre-order flat rate is $15.00. You will owe the balance after deposit upon delivery or pick up, which should be the last week of June, 2013. We’ll have eggs as well.

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

BREADS: Each week we bake our seven scrumptious weekly breads (listed below) as well as one or more specialty breads.  Please consult the schedule below to find out when we are making your favorite specialty bread!

GRANOLA!  We make two different varieties of granola: Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey).

 OUR EIGHT WEEKLY VARIETIES:     

Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.00

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

 Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $5.50

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 cardamon) $6.00

Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $6.50

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.25

100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.00

SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE

Toasted Walnut Batard: (aromatic toasted walnuts lend a lovely nuttiness and a purple hue to this versatile batard) $6.50

Chile Cheddar   Whoa-homegrown, pickled jalapeno peppers coupled with mild cheddar cheese makes for great flavor with a little kick.  Fresh or toasted, great as an accompaniment to soup or chili.  $8.00

Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00

Pastries available for Saturday:  

Mrs. Moose’s Wangdangdoodlers $2.25 each-Chunks of chocolate and walnuts give this cookie texture into which one can sink their teeth with great fervor.

 Hilltoppers Cookies– Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger)  $2.25 each

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Currant Scones

(All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter)

Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!

Cherry Mud Brownies $3.00 each* Deep Mud brownies infused with Michigan grown dried cherries.

 

 Liberty Family Farm and Bakery of Hart

Hoop house Offerings

Mixed Greens and Arugula!!!

From the Farm

Farm Fresh Eggs

GRASS-FED LAMB

Ground, chops, steaks, roasts, and shanks.

PASTURE RAISED PORK

Chops, ground, roasts, ribs and more.

Brats German, Garlic Basil and Italian

Pepper Bacon, Hardwood Bacon, and Canadian Bacon.

BAKERY OFFERINGS

Breakfast Cookies all flavors

New! Organic Cheddar and Ramp Quiche

New! Rhubarb Galettes

New! Ramp, herb and cheddar Foccacia Bread Rounds

Cinnamon Rolls, Multigrain Rolls, Ham and Cheddar Sandwich made with

our own ham lunch meat.

Morning Glory Muffins, Hazelnut and chocolate Muffins and more..

Turnovers and Gluten Free Quiches!!

New! Rhubarb Pie– limited quantities since our Rhubarb is just coming on.

More Mother’s Day Goodies to choose from……. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

Like us on Facebook!     www.facebook.com/libertyfamilyfarmandbakery

Follow us on Twitter!    www.twitter.com/lffandbakery

 

Happy Goat Soaps

At Happy Goat we have been making soaps with goat milk from our own goats for the past 5 years.  Our soaps are gentle and have a wonderful lather.

We have unscented soaps AND soaps scented with quality essential oils.

Please stop by our booth and check out our new 100% Natural liquid foaming hand soap.

And don’t forget we have awesome 100% Natural Shampoo Bars!

All bars are open on the short end so that you may smell them.

Tell us which ones are YOUR favorite!

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Kendra McKimmy of Fremont

Kendra returns with her hand-crafted pottery, porcelain jewelry sculpture.

 

Saving Face Organics of Fruitport

We’re attending a wedding this week. See you soon!

 

Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake 

  Pretty, Practical, Eco-friendly and Organic!

Our soaps are made with organic ingredients, no foaming agents added, only rosemary extract for preservative and only essentials oils used for a nice variety of scents (unscented also available) –  Lavender, Lavender Citrus, Honey, Shea & Oats, Simply Rosemary,Lemongrass Tea, Oats & Spice,Orange,  Vanilla & Oats (Dreamsicle)

By request – Soap Dishs now available in both pine and cedar
Pretty draw Cord embroidered bag with 2 oz. bar available in the Orange, Vanilla & Oats and Lavender (make nice gifts)

Fragrant and versatile Organic Lavender – Organza, embroidered, and hand colored organic Lavender Sachets.  Add natural fragrance to drawers, closets, clothing in storage, travel bags, desk drawers… it smells sweet, clean & fresh but also known to be a natural relaxant and also a moth deterrent.

100% Michigan beeswax candles; natural, bright, clean and long burning.

Tea lights back in stock!

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Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont

We will not be at market this week. See you soon!

 

Pet Chef Lakeshore of Twin Lake

We will not be present this Saturday.  However dog/cat food pre-orders can be picked up at the market through Amy Oak. Orders can be placed no later than FRIDAY evening by calling Barb at 231-288-9805, or email petcheflakeshore@gmail.com and Amy will have your order available at the market between 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. If you can’t make it to market during that time frame, Barb will personally deliver your order the following week.

 

Friends of the Market

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

 

Sweetwater Pre-Ordering Service for Sunday, May 12th!

If you prefer the convenience of pre-ordering your meat & eggs from the market consider signing up with any of the vendors listed below at the market or by emailing dijaan1@charter.net for our preorder reminder email that will go out on Sundays. You will receive a price list from all participating vendors for each week and will have until Tuesday, midnight to send an order in for the following Saturday’s market..

This Sunday, May 12th, you will be receiving an email from the market with price lists and ordering info from the following farms: Earthscape Farm (beef & eggs), Chickadee Creek Farm (pork & eggs), Liberty Family Farm (lamb, chicken, pork & eggs), Hickory Ridge Family Farm (pork, chicken & eggs), and Maple Moon Farm (pork & eggs).

You will have several days to put an order in which we will send off to the individual farms who will fill the orders and bring them to the market. If this service goes as well as we think it will we may expand it to offer other items as well!

 

SCOOP News!

Sweetwater Center for Organic Opportunity (SCOOP), the market’s “sister” 501c3 organization is ready to take the  beautiful 2013 “LET’S EAT! West Michigan Guide to Organic Food” to the presses, now all we need is YOU!  Claire Schlaff, Let’s Eat Guide Project Director, will be at the market this Saturday with inaugural copies of the guide and will be accepting your donations. Please consider a contribution to help us “Get Out the Guide!”

 

Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms!

See you at the market!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

 

We are a BRIDGE CARD market!