Happy Mother’s Day!

 

 

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Treat your Mom to a Spring Bouquet this Sunday!

 

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, May 10th, 2014, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!

 

Honor Your Mother!

Mother’s Day is this Sunday and we have lots of  ideas for a great gift for your special Mom!

 

Attending this Saturday’s market:

Mund Farm of Rothbury

ASPARAGUS! We will be at market with our first picking of our Certified Organic Asparagus, and quantities might be limited so plan to come early if you want some!
September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

Just in time for Mother’s Day!
*French Style Tulip Blends with quince blossoms

*Daffodil blends (large cup, fragrant and heirloom)

*Anemone blends

Culinary Herbs:
*Fresh Basil (a taste of summer to come)
*Fresh Parsley
*Fresh Sage
*Fresh Chives
*Fresh Fennel
*Chervil

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!

 

Chickadee Creek of Nunica

We’re excited to be back at market this week! Along with Spring Flower Bouquets we’ll have eggs from our pastured flock of GMO-free hens and yarn.


Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

GREENS!!!

SPINACH

LETTUCE MIX

OCEANA BABY GREEN MIX-our own blend of baby greens grown in the heart of Oceana county.  Baby kale, tat soi, mustards, and arugula.  Great for eating fresh or cooked.

KALE

ARUGULA

RAMPS our ramps are sustainably harvested (less than 10% harvest and careful attention to all plants disturbed in the harvesting process).  These wild leeks were over harvested to the point that threatened extinction in the south.  We thank you for supporting ethical wildcrafting.

FRENCH BREAKFAST RADISHES

FRESH DILL

GARLIC CHIVES

DRIED HERBS

Crushed Red Pepper

Whole Cayenne

HERBAL TEA

Nourish, a great everyday tea that gently supports the whole body

Restore, supports adrenal health and overall well being

CREAMS

Patti’s Hard Working Hands-a hard working cream for hands that need a little TLC.  We infused calendula, comfrey and violet leaf in organic oils, for a cream that heals even the roughest skin.

Zen Cream-organic apricot kernel oil infused with calming flowers from summer’s garden make the base for this relaxing cream.  Soothes the skin and the soul.  We love it as a cream to soothe our littlest ones, but the grown ups at our house love it too.

EGGS

Our chickens are fully free range.  They are currently doing weed control; they are foraging through the outside (and soon to be planted) gardens eating up weed seed.

Maple Moon is enjoying spring!  The hoops are growing, the greenhouse is full to bursting, and we have bare ground outside (though very wet). We are excited to share our spring produce with you.

Michael and Amanda Jones

Maple Moon Farm

1224 S.144th Ave

Shelby, MI 49455

(231)287-8615

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Crow Feather Farm of Hesperia

We will be attending market this weekend with the following:
Spinach
Baby kale
Arugula
This is the last of our hoophouse greens this spring – everything must go to make room for peppers, sweet potatoes and ginger!  So, following this week Crow Feather will be taking a short break to let our newly planted field crops grow.  We will miss you all!


Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

Please take note that we are instituting several price changes in stores and at markets (beginning 5/3).  These increases are the result of ingredient price increases over the life of our operation.  We have absorbed some of these increases and are trying hard to keep our prices fair while incorporating the highest quality, organic ingredients we can find.  We appreciate your understanding on this issue and your continued patronage.  Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.  The new market prices (and store prices) are listed below.

OUR NINE WEEKLY VARIETIES:

Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.50  ($5.50 in stores)

Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.00

The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $5.50

Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $6.50  ($6.50 in stores)

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

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.75

100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.50

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

SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE 

Pumpernickel Rye $6.00  ($6.00 in stores)

Whoa Childi Cheddar  Price $8.00  ($8.00 in stores)

Toasted Walnut Batard: (aromatic toasted walnuts lend a lovely nuttiness and a purple hue to this versatile batard) $7.50  ($8.00 in stores)

PASTRIES AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY 

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

$3.25 each  ($3.75 in stores)

Expedition & Hilltopper Cookies

Pecan Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Our delicious scones are $2.50 at market

They are all made with organic butter, organic cream, and fresh local eggs!

BAKER’S DOZEN:  If you order 12 pastries you’ll receive a 13th pastry FREE!

MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, safflower oil, sea salt) $8.00/pound

LAUGHING TREE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA (OG oats, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, all-natural Peanut butter, OG coconut oil, sea salt) $8.00/pound

 

Shady Side Farm of Holland

We will be at market Saturday with 1 and 2 pound bags of our certified organic beans in the following varieties:

Black Calypso

Black Turtle

Black Valentine

Hutterite Soup

Jacob’s Cattle

Jacob’s Cattle Gold

Marrow

Nuña

October

Painted Lady

Pinto

Yellow Indian Woman

Zebra

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

Chili Cheese

Country Dill
Edam
Gouda

Lamont Cheddar

Spring Herb, a Polkton base (a softer cheese) with chives, parsley, garlic and tarragon
For Mother’s Day, consider a set of wool dryer balls or a pretty hand-crocheted dishcloth or set of facial scrubbies.

Email us by Friday evening if you want something specific along in the wool department (dryer balls, socks, roving, felting kits), or if you want to buy beans in larger quantities. There is a volume discount if you buy a 5# bag of any one bean variety–the Heirloom varieties are $25 for a 5# bag, and the Pinto/Black Turtle beans are $12.50 for a 5# bag. But I do not take 5# bags along unless someone preorders them.

Shady Side Farm

shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

 

Funny Farm of Grant

New this week: fresh Shitake Mushrooms! We’ll also have plenty of eggs, dried mushrooms, dried sweet peppers, crab apple jelly, herbs and sea salt and any shallots or onions we might have left.  Sign up for our CSA this Saturday, get the details at our booth. Also, The Apron Lady & Janet will be attending this week.

 

Five Oaks Farm CSA of Montague

If you have a Season Extension share plan to pick it up at the market between 9am-1pm tomorrow. Thanks for the positive thoughts on warm weather – maybe we need to be asking for “moderation” as it hit near 90 yesterday! We are still accepting applications for full shares & half shares if you want to join our CSA, just stop by the market for more info or you can visit our website at http://fiveoaksfarmcsa.weebly.com/

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

FRESH ROSEMARY!  The plants have flourished in the greenhouse this winter.

BEEF!

Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, NY Strip, RibEye, TBone, Sirloin, Rib Steaks

Braising Steaks ~ Swiss & Round

Roasts ~ Rolled Rump, Arm, English & Chuck

Stew Meat ~ from Sirloin Tip

Lean Ground Beef

Specialty cuts ~ Skirt Steak, Flank Steak & Brisket!

Short Ribs

Soup Bones & Oxtail

Liver, Heart and Tongue

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City.  $15 per bottle!

HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in  12 oz bags. I know, I really liked the 1# bags, too.  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!

  

Kasza Sugar Bush of Shelby

Along with our bottled syrup, we have also expanded our line of maple products this summer to include the following:

Maple Cream – this is maple syrup condensed, cooled, and stirred into a beautiful buttery-like spread excellent on bagels, toast, doughnuts, winter squash, or a glaze on meat (esp. fish, and venison). The best thing about this is that it is totally natural only pure maple syrup.

Maple Candy – an excellent treat for someone’s sweet tooth. Simply pure maple syrup cooked down to only sugar and minerals remaining with enough moisture to hold the sugar in beautiful little maple leaf shaped candies.

Maple Granulated Sugar – is much like Maple Candy but without moisture. This can be used in place of white sugar as a natural sweetener along with the maple taste (esp. on oatmeal)

Maple Sugar-Coated Almonds and Pecans – a healthy sweet and crunchy treat.  These make great gifts if they don’t get eaten before that!!!

Please stop by and check out all these 100% natural products for yourself. We would be very happy to answer any questions or visit our web www.kaszasugarbush.com Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!

 

Meadow View Goat Dairy & Farm of Fremont

Chevreʹ  Fresh chevre with a nice spreading consistency, perfect for sandwich toppings and cooking. Cherry Capital Foods of Traverse City says  ” The chèvre produced by Meadow View has a pitch perfect acidity on the palate that becomes gently sweet and milky with a grassy note on the finish.”

Seasoned Chevreʹ                                                     

Our fresh Chevre available in your favorite flavorings: Blueberry Vanilla (great on a morning bagel!) Hickory-smoked bacon Bits, Garlic, Italian Herb, & Hot Pepper

Feta                                                                                        

A smooth and creamy feta which is low in salt and rich in fresh goat milk flavor. The brining process gives feta cheese a salty, tangy flavor and a crumbly consistency. Feta cheese can be served as a table cheese, used in baking savory dishes, or served as an appetizer or in salads. The classic Greek salad is made with Feta cheese. In crumbles or cubes for easy slicing.

Tomme de Fremont                                     

Our first aged cheese is quickly becoming a customer favorite! Developed from a French recipe, Tomme is a lower fat mold ripened cheese, aged at least 60 days. This gives the cheese a stronger flavor & firmer texture than the fresh Chevres, perfect for slicing.

Dutch Kase                                                               

A Meadow View Dairy original! If you are looking for a nicely aged but milder version of our Tomme, this is the cheese for you. Vacuum sealed without mold and aged at least 60 days.

Marco Similar to Dutch Kase but pasteurized and vacuum sealed, it comes in Pepper, Sage, Italian & Garlic.

Other items from our farm:

New! Our boys have boiled a fresh batch of Maple Syrup and will bring it Saturday. Also: Homemade Egg Noodles! Made with certified organic flour and our own eggs-YUM!

We’ll also have eggs from our free-range, GMO-free flock.  http://www.meadowviewgoatdairy.com/home

 

Liberty Family Farm

Hoop house Offerings

Spinach

Mixed greens

Ramps

GrassFed Lamb – all cuts Available.

Bakery Offerings

Fresh Quiche with Spinach and Cheddar. G-Free and Reg.

A variety of Breakfast Cookies

Grain Free Breakfast Cookies

 

Scholl Farm of Montague

We’ll have our purple potatoes & eggs from our pastured flock of hens.