Have a HAPPY HEALTHY HOMEGROWN Holiday! Sweetwater What’s New for Saturday Dec 19

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Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, December 19th, 2015, 9:00am to 12:00 noon
Mercy Health Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.
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2015-2016 WINTER SCHEDULE
CLOSED Saturday after Christmas, December 26th!
Thereafter, OPEN EVERY SATURDAY all winter!

Attending this week’s market:

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague
Wishing you a Happy & Healthy Holiday…..
Spruce up your Christmas Dinner with a gorgeous and unique centerpiece
Decorative greenery and flower arrangements for inside or out
Lavender Holiday Wreaths perfect for gifts
Evergreen Wreaths, Evergreen Swags with spruce, cedar, white pine, blue holly and Hydrangea, great for the front door
Potted lavender plants, a perfect calming holiday fragrance for the home.

Our produce this week…
Leaf Lettuce
Mixed Greens
Swiss Chard
Red Russian Kale
Baby Red Russian Kale
Fresh Dill
Fresh Rosemary
Fresh Curled and Flat-leaf parsley
New! Holiday Brussel Sprouts
New! Holiday Beets
Broccoli
Garlic
Carrots
September’s Herbs And Produce LLC
herbsandproduce@gmail.com
(231) 557-9838

The Roaring Mouse Coffee Roasters of Hart
Holiday Sale!!!!! Everything is on sale this weekend! Come by to see what all we have, and pick up some coffee and chocolate for your festivities! We are not planning on being at market January 2nd, so stock up now! We will plan to be back on the 9th.

Christmas is in the air! We will be offering gift packaging for our coffee and chocolate this weekend! Also, grab a gift card for a coffee lover you know. Come try our chocolate covered caramels, and get some for gifts before they are gone! They are only here for a limited time!
Just in time for your Christmas baking, we have Fair Trade Organic chocolate chips, baking cocoa, almonds, and cashews. We also have a huge variety of chocolate bars and barks, and several varieties of loose-leaf tea.

Stop by for a cup of the freshest coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, to sip on as you shop! We roast our coffee fresh every week so you can get it at the peak of its flavor!

Great news! We are now licensed in The Starting Block in Hart, and using our new roaster! Our coffee is now air-roasted for an even better flavor and a slightly more even roast! We will be offering each coffee in 12 oz and 6 oz bags with one-way valves which allow the coffee to remain fresh longer. If you need a different size, please pre-order by Thursday evening.

Varieties:
Colombia FTO Med-Dark
Guatemala FTO Med
Papua New Guinea Med
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Light
“The Roar” Med-Dark House blend
Decaf Peru Med-Dark

Our list of Teas and Chocolates has gotten too long to include here, so check out our Facebook page for the full list of what we have available.
Email us to order in advance, and we will have it ready for you. Advance orders will ensure that we don’t run out of your favorite coffee before you get there, and speed up your shopping if you are in a hurry!

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery
Bakery Offerings
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Cranberry Crumble Bars
Chocolate Cranberry Biscotti’s
Quiche
Breakfast Cookies
Grass Fed Lamb – all cuts available
Pasture raised non- G M O Chicken
Turkey Sausage
Eggs

See you at the market!
The Wrights

Wild Earth Chocolates of Muskegon
Wild Earth Chocolate is a not only a guilt free sweet treat, but a  healing superfood. From the choice of the organic, fair trade, non-bitter beans, the extra cleansing and dehydrating processes, stone grinding small batches 5-7 days at low temperatures to retain nutritional integrity, the choice of low glycemic, highly nutritive sweeteners, making them safe for diabetics, and good for everyone, right down to the superfoods we use to create our confections, we have a passion for health, and go the extra mile to make sure our chocolate is the best it can be.

We try to keep our prices as affordable for everyone as possible, but prices for some of our ingredients are going up. We refuse to cut quality, so STOCK UP THIS WEEK – prices will be going up after the new year.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a New Year filled with Love, Joy, Good Health, Gratitude and Abundance.

I will be offering:
We will be offering:
Heart Chocolate
Peppermint Heart Chocolate
Anise Thins
Orange Spice Thins
Peppermint Thins
Chocolate drizzled popcorn
Chocolate covered ginger
Buckweeties
Pineapple Pecan Clusters
Cacao Beans
Cacao Nibs
Cacao Powder
Cacao Butter

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Remember, we will be closed on December 26th.  You can buy directly from the Farm between now and January 2nd. Call or email first.

SPECIALS:  5# of Red Onions for $8.50
~~ Pork fat for making Lard:  $2.50 per lb.  MUST BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE.  I WANT TO DIVIDE IT UP AT HOME WHERE I CAN WASH MY HANDS WITH HOT SOAPY WATER!
~~  Mixed Pork and Beef bones – ordered in advance: $2 per lb
Veggies for sale this week:  Large & Medium Red and Yellow onions, plus 1.5# baskets.  Large Kohlrabi, Celeriac;  Red and Green Cabbages;  Cilantro and fresh Dill, if I get it picked.
GRASS FED BEEF!
Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234 by Friday 6pm to place advance orders.
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin,  Porterhouse, Ribeye, Rib Steak, TBone, NY Strip, Sirloin, Cubed Steak
Braising Beef ~ Round Steaks; Stew Meat, Kabob Beef
Roasts ~ Chuck, Arm, English, Rolled Rump; Brisket
Lean Ground Beef, BEEF PATTIES & GROUND SIRLOIN!
Short Ribs ~ One of the most flavorful cuts.
SOUP BONES! Back in stock.
Heart, Liver and Tongue
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 12 oz bags. Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or medium roast, full caf, half caf or decaf.
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL, imported from Palestine by Higher Grounds.
Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
231-861-2234

Cultured Love of Grand Rapids
We’ll have all our krauts, PLUS our “Good Food Good Mood” shirts for sale, for good-foodie Christmas gifts…

Grandsons Gardens
We will be bringing:
Spinach
Baby Kale
Big Kale
Collard Greens
Baby Bok Choi
Watercress
Cilanto
Parsley
Potatoes (Reds and Fingerlings)
Carrots
Beets
Squash
Onions
Shallots

Shady Side Farm of Holland
Shady Side Farm will return to Sweetwater Market this Saturday, with some of the fun items made for the Holland Kerstmarkt: mittens, hats, socks, yarn and wool dryer balls. We will have Grassfields Farm’s cheese along, just in time for holiday parties, and a fresh supply of our whole corn, corn meal and fine grits. And of course our beans. Why not plan to incorporate healthy foods into your holiday festivities? We have recipes to help… Or give a gift that has been locally-made or farmer-grown. (Please email us at info@shadysidefarm.com if you would like larger bags of beans; I will be limited in how many beans I take this week because of the wool products I’m bringing.)

We are so grateful for our friends at Sweetwater. May your days be filled with laughter and joy…

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Taste the difference in 100% Grass Fed Beef!
Our cows are on pasture as much as weather allows, then supplemented with our own farm grown baleage.
CHRISTMAS DUCKS! We have two left, claim yours this Saturday!
Ducks only two left
Ground Beef $6.50 lb
Burger Patties $7.50 lb
Roast $6
T-Bone $12. OUT
Beef Brisket $7/lb
Tenderloin $13
Sirloin $9
Rib steak $12
NY Strip $13
Oxtail $5.50
Short ribs $6.50
Round steak $5.75 OUT
Liver $4.00
Tongue $5.50
Soup bones $2
Hanging half  3.75 pre order call us
Poultry
All poultry is free range, fed Certified Organic feed.
Chicken eggs $5.00
Duck eggs $8
Honey
12 oz bear 4
1 lb jar raw 5.25
2 lb bottle 9
4 lb pail raw 17
5 lb jug 20

Scholl Farm of Montague
We’ll have:
Chicken eggs – limit 3 doz,
Duck eggs
Frozen whole chicken
Potatoes
Squash

Funny Farm of Grant
Just in time for Christmas – Funny Farm’s own jam and jellies! Made with our own fruits, including Kiwi, Aronia berry, Crab Apple, Elderberry, and more!
Organically raised on our farm, using non-GMO sugar and locally sourced ingredients. Low sugar varieties available, too, 50% less sugar
SHIITAKI Mushrooms, until the season gets too cold and they hibernate again. Great sauteed with onions topping anything, steak, burgers, etc.
Winter squash, we’re bringing white acorn, spaghetti, butternut, green acorn, blue banana, and everything else
Ass’t Kale
Fresh Herbs
Dried Shiitake mushrooms, fresh if available
Hickory Smoked Pink Himalayan Salt
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
POTATOES (Yukon Gold, Red Norland, Kennebec0
SWEET POTATOES
ONIONS (red and yellow)
OCEANA MIX
ARUGULA
KALE
CARROTS
SALAD TURNIPS
NANTUCKET PIE PUMPKIN
DELICATA SQUASH
BUTTERCUP
BUTTERNUT
JAM-our jam is made with local organically grown fruit and sweetened with local honey (no sugar) and citrus pectin for a jam that is bursting with fruit flavor!
-BLUEBERRY-made with organic blueberries from Pleasant Hill Farm
-RASPBERRY-made with our own raspberries
-PEACH-made with organic peaches from Mund Farm
Our farm products are made using vegetables and herbs grown here at Maple Moon
DRIED HOT PEPPERS
whole cayenne
crushed cayenne
sliced jalapeno
whole Georgia Flame (an heirloom pepper from the Republic of Georgia)
SMOKED PEPPERS:
whole ancho
whole chipolte
smoked cayenne powder
DRIED SWEET PEPPERS
BROTH BAGS
THAI GINGER BROTH BAGS
DRIED HERBS
parsley, oregano, dill, sweet marjoram, thyme, rosemary, sage, celery leaf
POULTRY RUB
HERBAL SALT
HERBAL TEAS
*NOURISH
*CHAMOMILE
*LOVELY LEMON
*LEMON GINGER
HERBAL SALVES AND CREAMS
HERBAL LIP BALMS
LOVE

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
HOLIDAY SPECIALS for 12/19
PANETTONE!  $15 An Italian Christmas bread made with organic butter, organic eggs, rum-laden dried fruits, fresh organic orange zest, and toasted almonds.  Visually dramatic and guaranteed to delight for brunch or dessert!  Serves 8.
WHANGDANG DELIGHTS:  A smaller version of our extremely popular dark chocolate and walnut Whangdangdoodlers.  Topped with an organic walnut. Perfect for a cookie platter!
$1.75 each or 5 for $8.
GINGERBREAD CHILDREN:  Based on Charlie’s grandmother’s recipe—a lovely treat for the special children in your life.  $1.75 each or 5 for $8.
CRANBERRY ORANGE ALMOND BREAD: $8.75  Jam-packed with dried cranberries, toasted almonds, and fresh organic orange zest… As festive as the season!  (Available 12/12 also).
OUR TEN WEEKLY VARIETIES
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $6.00
Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $6.00
Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.50
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $6.00
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $7.00
Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $7.00
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.75
100% Whole grain Kamut: A heritage grain with a golden hue.   Distinct and moist with a flavor similar to corn.  A non-hybridized cousin to modern wheat. $7.00
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00
Pilgrim Rye: A German-style rye made with cracked rye berries and OG Spelt Flour.  (No wheat flour except for what is in the levain starter).  Slice it thin to enjoy this dark and hearty loaf.  $7.00 a loaf
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE
Big Country:  Made with germ-restored wheat flour and Michigan-grown rye, this 2 pound loaf is sumptuously supple and earthy.  Perfect pick for a crowd.  Price $7.50
Rustic Baguette:  A rustic cousin to the  French baguette.  An excellent partner for your favorite cheese or spread.  They also just look nice sticking out from the top of a shopping bag!.  Price $3.00
Cranberry Orange Almond Bread: This festive loaf features fresh organic orange zest, sweet cranberries, and toasted almonds.  Perfect with any soft cheese. Price $8.75
Chocolate Cherry:  For true chocolate lovers… A dessert bread made with organic cocoa, Michigan Cherries, dark chocolate batons, and vanilla.  Price $10
Chili Cheddar:  Locally grown Jalapenos from Maple Moon Farm and tangy Vermont cheddar.  This loaf packs a punch!  Price $8
Onion Rye:  Caramelized Michigan onions, a bit of caraway,  and organic Michigan Rye flour make this one of a kind bread perfect for your favorite reuben.  Or, if you are adventurous  like our friend Cyndi, you can eat it with Peanut Butter!  Price $6.00
PASTRIES AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY
Deep Mud Brownies Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!
$3.25 each
Tree Huggers:  Our VEGAN peanut butter cookie made with dark chocolate chips—sweetened with only Michigan maple and honey.  $2.50 each.
Our delicious scones are $2.50 each.
They are all made with organic butter, organic cream, and organic eggs!
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Blueberry Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones
MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, sea salt)  $8.00/pound
LAUGHING TREE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA (OG oats, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, all-natural Peanut butter, OG coconut oil, sea salt)  $8.00/pound

Provision Family Farms of White Cloud
Merry Christmas!
This week we’re bringing fresh, never frozen fowl: Geese, Ducks and Stewing Hens.
We’re also offering a Christmas Ham Sale for $6/lb (regular $7.50).
Here’s the going list
SMOKED PORK
Smoked Hock                    $4.00/lb
Bacon                                $8.50/lb
Jowl Bacon                        $8.00/lb
Cottage Bacon                    $8.00/lb
Ham                                  $7.50/lb
Pit Ham (Sliced Lunchmeat) $8.00/lb
Smoked Loin                        $9.00/lb
Canadian Bacon                 $5.00/pkg (1/2lb packages)
FRESH PORK
Sausage (Italian and Breakfast)   $6.00/lb
Ground Pork                               $6.00/lb
Bulk Sausage or Ground Pork (10 +lbs)  $5.50/lb
*Bulk breakfast sausage not available till mid January
Sausage Links                          $8.00/lb
Pork Steak, Pork Chops                 $6.50/lb
Loin, Boneless Pork Chops, Cutlets     $7.50/lb
Spare Ribs                               $5.00/lb
Baby Back Ribs                     $8.00/lb
Tenderloin                               $12.00/lb
Bones                                    $1.00/lb
Fresh Hocks                          $2.00/lb
Liver, Heart, Lard                      $4.00/lb
BEEF
Hamburger                            $6.00/lb
Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs         $5.50/lb
Ground Sirloin                         $7.50/lb
1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)  $8.50/each
Rib Steak, Kabobs                 $8.00/lb
Brisket,  Cube Steak, Chuck Roast  $6.50/lb
Sirloin, Flat Iron         $11.00/lb
Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin   $13.00/lb
Liver, Short Ribs                        $4.00/lb
Bones                                    $2.00/lb
Kidney                                    $2.00/lb
CHICKEN
Breast                                      $11.00/lb
Thighs                                     $5.00/lb
Drums                                        $6.00/lb
Wings                                       $4.00/lb
Backs, Gizzard, Necks, Feet         $2.00/lb
LAMB
Stew Meat                                   $10.00/lb
Leg Roast                                   $13.00/lb
Boneless Leg                              $14.00/lb

Vendors not attending this week:

Never Better Naturals of Muskegon
We are very sorry to not be at market this Saturday, we have had a death in the family and will be out of town this weekend.