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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!