Last Market Before Easter!

Have a Happy Easter!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, March 31st, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We are a BRIDGE CARD market!

 

Last Market Before Easter

March is going out like a lion, so look for us inside!

 

At this week’s market:

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

ANNOUNCING OUR COOKIE NAMING CONTEST!!  Our latest creation is a new cookie that our family just LOVES…but between the four of us, we could not come up with a COOKIE NAME that did this cookie justice.  So we’ve decided to put it out there to our customers and friends…

Stop by the market tomorrow, taste a sample and give us your best COOKIE NAME,  or post your idea at our FACEBOOK page.  On April 1st we will announce the winning cookie name and the winner will RECEIVE ONE DOZEN FREE COOKIES OF THEIR CHOICE just in time for Easter! Ingredients: (BONUS: they contain NO REFINED SUGAR): ORGANIC BUTTER, REAL MICHIGAN MAPLE SYRUP, PURE MICHIGAN HONEY, VANILLA, ORGANIC MICHIGAN-GROWN BARLEY FLOUR, ORGANIC ROLLED OATS, ORGANIC RAISINS, PECANS, BAKING POWDER, SEA SALT.

 This Week’s SPECIALTY BREADS are:

Cranberry Orange Almond (A bread for the holidays full of the goodies its name describes) Price $8.75

Irish Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Irish Cheddar and tongue tingling Peppercorns, together, at last!)  Price $8.00

***We are now rotating our cheese breads as part of our specialty loaf selection

OUR SEVEN WEEKLY VARIETIES:

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

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

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

Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamon) $6.00

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

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

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

Pastries for Saturday:  We will be baking our Cranberry Orange Scones, Truly Ginger Scones, Lemon Poppyseed Scones, and our Michigan Cherry Scones.  All of our scones are made with organic butter and cream, fresh eggs, and a pinch of organic sugar. Deep Mud Brownies, Michigan Cherry Brownies, and NEW  Ginger Molasses ‘Hilltopper’ Cookies.  The Contest Cookies will also be available!

MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA:  organic oats, organic sunflower seeds, organic coconut, sliced almonds, Michigan honey, organic coconut oil, pure vanilla, sea salt. $6.00/pound

LAUGHING TREE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA:  organic oats, organic sunflower seeds, organic coconut, Michigan honey, Michigan-made peanut butter, organic coconut oil, pure vanilla, sea salt. $6.00/ pound

We are truly honored to bake for you and your family.

Hilde and Charlie Muller

 

Liberty Family Farm

HOOPHOUSE OFFERINGS

of fresh Spinach, baby Arugula, Swiss Chard Mix and Kale.

Baby radishes!

FRESH EGGS, FRESH EGGS AND FRESH EGGS!

Handcrafted Turkey Sausage using organic spices!

Maple Breakfast – made with Maple Creek’s fresh Maple Syrup.

Garlic Basil, and Chorizo.

BAKERY OFFERINGS

BREAKFAST COOKIES ALL FLAVORS, PLUS GLUTEN FREE.

Quiche made with our eggs, organic cheddar cheese and fresh greens,

also gluten free.

Sausage Quiche will be available- check the cooler.

Granola.

Morning Glory Muffins and Whole Wheat Berry Muffins and Corn Muffins.

Pizzettas,

A variety of Easter Breads and Special Treats.

Brownies

Turnovers and orange ginger scones.

Cinnamon Rolls

* NOTE-  We will be offering an order form for our baked goods to be

picked up the day before EASTER.  We will meet in the parking lot.  We

will offer EGGS and GREENS also.  Just check with Tim at the Market.

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

GREENS,  GREENS, and MORE GREENS! Lettuce mix, spinach and kale available for preorder bulk quantities.  Please email orders to maplemoonfarm@gmail.com.  We will also be bringing Swiss chard, arugula, scallions and fresh herbs from the hoop house. Don’t forget your Poison Ivy Remedy Cream for those spring trips into the great outdoors.

Like us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maple-Moon Farm/266858233357042?ref=ts

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

NEWS!  We now have the ability to take credit cards at Sweetwater Market!

VEGGIES ~ Fresh dug Carrots and Parsnips!   3 kinds of Potatoes.  ~ Please check out our CSA.  We are very busy planting vegetables for you.  We already have spinach, lettuces, carrots, arugula and mustard seeded in the ground, and many many plants started in the Greenhouse.

EGGS!  Chickens are loving this weather!

BEEF ~  Pre-orders accepted.  Email me for a price list. Please email or call by 5pm on Friday.  Calving season has begun.  We have 4 new babies so far, and another 30+ expected.

BEEF SALE:   Beef Hearts are $2 per lb. GROUND BEEF!  20 PACKAGES, $4.25 per lb. That’s .25 OFF per lb!!  Pre-ordered only, please.

Other cuts available this week:

  • We have lean Ground Beef and Ground Sirloin!
  • Chuck and Rolled Rump Roasts
  • Bone-In Porterhouse, Tbone, and Rib Steaks
  • Boneless New York Strip, Tenderloin, Sirloin and Rib Eye Steaks
  • Cubed Steak, Round Steak, Stew Meat & Short Ribs
  • Heart, Liver, Tongue, Oxtail.
  • Soup Bones

Our steers are in large pens for the winter so they get outdoors and exercise every day.  They are getting all our quality hay they can eat, plus a little home-grown corn, mostly just in winter. Feeding cows small amounts of good grains are like humans eating small portions of dessert.  It’s ok for them as long as grass and legumes are their main diet.  The steers are hung to age and processed by Ebel’s Meats in Falmouth, a family-run USDA operation.

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL from Palestine! 500 ML Bottles.  Organic, Extra Virgin and Cold Pressed.  This oil is imported by Higher Grounds Coffee.

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

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll have plenty of  Spinach, Baby Chard, Bagged Cilantro, Bagged Arugula!

 

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

BEEF
Flank Steak

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

Gourmet Burger Patties. 2/3 ground beef and 1/3 bacon. Yum!

Corned Beef Hash! Perfect for when you want a quick meal, with potatoes and spice already added, or add eggs for breakfast! 1# pkg.

CHICKEN
Apple Chicken Sausage Links

Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless

Chicken Leg Quarters
Chicken Patties. 1# 4/pr pkg.

PORK
Pork Tenderloin

Pork Chops
Bacon, Apple & Hickory Smoked
Breakfast Sausage Bulk & Links

Italian Bulk Sausage

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Old Fashoned Ring Bologna

German Thuringer

Garlic Kielbasa Sausage
Chorizo
Deli Ham Sandwich Slices

Deli Sliced Old Fashioned Sandwich Bologna.

Pepperoni Slices

Pancetta. Italian style, cured, seasoned & spiral sliced in small bundles.
Prosciutto 1/4lb $7.50

EGGS Large. No soy in chicken feed. $3.25 a dozen.

PRE-ORDERS. Space limitations force us to carry only the most asked for meats. If you want to be sure to get the meats you want every week, PRE-ORDERING is the way to go.  Take a look at the complete product list here: www.CreswickFarms.com
Email or call Diana Jancek at dijaan1@charter.net  or (231)292-1152 no later than midnight on the Monday evening before the next market and she will have it ready for you to pick up on Saturday

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Hickory Ridge Family Farm

New! Taking orders for Lamb halves & whole.

New!! Pastured Pork is now available at Sweetwater! Our mixed heritage herd has been on pasture all summer, supplemented with hay and GMO-free feed. We’ll have thick cut pork chops, smoked, nitrate free thick cut bacon, smoked hams, pork roasts and ground pork.

For more information call Will at  (231) 794-7936.

“Like” us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/HickoryRidgeFamilyFarm?ref=ts

 

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Doug & Tate Luchies have been producing wonderful maple syrup & honey for over 8 years on their farm.

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Shady Side Farm of Holland

Mike from Shady Side Farm will have along his certified organic pinto and black turtle beans at market this week. He’s all sold out of the heirloom varieties, but already has seed on hand for this year’s planting. He’ll also have a bit of ground cornmeal (from certified organic corn). He’s taking along a good array of felting kits and roving, yarn, socks and rugs. Lona’s been busy and has a few new rugs to check out. Stop by and say hi!

Check out our farm blog at: http://shadysidefarm.blogspot.com

Check out Lona’s Etsy shop here: http://shadysidefarm.etsy.com

 

Lombard Farm of Montague

Eggs! Our mixed flock (Barred Rock, Buffs, Aruacana, Isa Browns & Rhode Island Red) chickens are pampered with milk from our grass-fed Grade A dairy cows.

Heidi will also bring her single serving homemade pies with organic raspberries and farmhouse style loaves of bread from organic white, wheat, rye & oatmeal flours with molasses, real salt and made on the farm, GMO-free butter and eggs.

 

Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake

Pretty, Practical & Organic products for the home
Beautiful Beeswax Egg Candles for Easter and other Michigan candles from tea lights to tapers.  Bright, clean and long burning,
Certified Organic Soap– Great selection of all the favorites available such as Lemongrass Tea, Oats & Spice & Lavender as well

Peppermint, Shea & Oats and Simple/Sensitive.
Gift boxes/w card for organic soap
Organic Lavender Sachets

 

Pet Chef Lakeshore

We will not be at market this week, but you can place an order for delivery by calling (231)288-9805.

 

Last but not least

 

Table Talk     We invite local organizations as well as small locally-based businesses with a food, health and/ or environment based interest to come and tell you who they are and what they are doing in our community! If you or someone you know would like to come be a part of Table Talk please contact market manager at 231 292-1152 or email at dijaan1@charter.net

 

Tri-Cities Wellness Group

This Saturday, meet Levi Pulver of Tri-Cities Wellness Group. Levi will be on hand to answer your questions about the new organization he is a part of, as well as an upcoming event on April 10th.

The group was formed in 2011 by chiropractors Matt Dirkse, D.C. from Health Zone Chiropractic in Grand Haven, Levi Pulver, D.C. from Pulver Chiropractic in Spring Lake, and Michael Weiss, D.C. from Weiss Chiropractic Wellness Center in Spring Lake. The purpose of the group is to inspire and educate people to live life at their full potential.

Tri-Cities Wellness Group will be sharing information about their next event. They have invited author and motivational speaker Dave Mager to the Tri-Cities. Dave is the author of the bestselling book “Health is a Journey.” Dave will be speaking at Covenant Life Church in Grand Haven on April 10th at 6:15pm. Dave will share his ideas on how to make the journey towards good health and will inspire you to live the best life you can. The event is free but pre-registration is required. To register go to www.tri-citieswellnessgroup.com

 

Muskegon Conservation District

Check out the Muskegon Conservation District display for ideas of how YOU can preserve, manage, and care for the natural resources on and around your home and property.

Whether you hunt or hike, fish or kayak, or simply enjoy relaxing outdoors, conservation is essential to preserving our wonderful quality of life and keeping our communities both attractive and enjoyable.

There are many activities going on locally this spring to enhance your awareness and inspire your action for the benefit of local natural resources.

 

Friends of the Market

Sweetwater Thanks to Sam Kline & Brad Snyder for renewing their Friend of the Market contribution! As always, if you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

 

Hope to see you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager

We are an authorized Bridge Card farmers market!