Summertime!

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Ware Farms Strawberries!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, July 12th, 2014, 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.

We are a Bridge Card & DUFB Market!

 

Attending this Saturday’s market:

 

Ware Farm of Bear Lake

Bernie Ware will be back at Sweetwater this Saturday with loads of their luscious Certified Organic strawberries! If you didn’t get a chance to pick any up last weekend don’t miss them this weekend! Bernie & Sandee tell us these are the best berries they’ve seen in decades!

 

Fishmonger’s Wife @ Chickadee Creek Farm

Chris & Amy of Chickadee Creek Farm will be bringing more of Fish Monger’s frozen Alaska Sockeye Salmon & Michigan White Fish for walk in purchase, along with pre-order forms for next weeks market. They will also have chicken and duck eggs, yarn, and plants for sale.

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

We will  have some vegetables and fresh herbs.  Garlic Scapes, Green Beans, Summer Squashes, Sugar Snap Peas, Snow Peas, Chard, Kale, and more

Gardeners:  Basil plants!

BEEF! We should have a full supply as I’m picking up more beef this week.  Advance Orders will be accepted until 7pm Friday evening.  earthscapefarm@gmail.com.  Please put Beef Order in the subject line.  Thanks!

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

Braising Steaks ~ Swiss & Round

Roasts ~ Rolled Rump & Chuck

Kabob Beef for Grilling

Stew Meat

Lean Ground Beef

Specialty cuts ~ Skirt Steak & Brisket!

Short Ribs ~ SALE!  $1 OFF PER LB.

Soup Bones & Oxtail

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. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL is back in stock! ~ If anyone makes regular trips to Traverse City, would be willing to pick up my order at Higher Grounds,  and would like to get a discount on coffee and oil, LET ME KNOW!

    

Shady Side Farm of Holland

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

 

Black Calypso (near the end of our supply) – Creamy plump texture, nutty, mellow russet potato like flavor

Black Turtle – Common black bean, great in Mexican dishes

Black Valentine – Tastes a little like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips

Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food

Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili

Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews

Marrow – Creamy bean with a slight taste of bacon, good in soups and baked beans

Nuña (near the end of our supply) – Good for sautéing in pan with oil and spices (soak first!), taste like fried potatoes

October – Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili

Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking

 

We are out of several of our varieties already. If you have a favorite bean, you might want to stock up on it.
In addition, we’ll have Grassfield Farms raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:

Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.

Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.

Garlic & Onion – The most aromatic of herbs. Don’t be the only one in the room to eat this spiced Gouda or you soon will be.

Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.

Lamont Cheddar – A rare, natural rind English cheese, named for the Grand River’s first settlement near our farm.

Spring Herb – A Polkton base (a softer cheese) with chives, parsley, garlic and tarragon. Very tasty!

 

Mike and Lona Bronkema

Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

 

Scholl Farm of Montague

We’ll have eggs from our free-range GMO-free chicken flock.

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll have  summer squash, kale, basil, lemon basil.

 

Crow Feather Farm of Hesperia

We hope everyone has been enjoying the beautiful weather, our gardens sure have been!  This week at Market, Crow Feather Farm will be offering:

NEW! Sungold cherry tomatoes, ripe and sweet (very limited quantity, get there early)

Delicious baby Lettuce salad mix

Crisp head lettuce of several varieties

Our flavorful Brassica salad mix

Fresh Cilantro

Beautiful bunches of Rainbow Chard and Kale

Scallions (or green onions, as they’re also known)

Garlic Scapes

Beets

Nic Parton and Carolyn Harper

Crow Feather Farm

4158 E M-20

Hesperia, MI  49421
(231) 301 – 3418

 

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

In the wintertime, as the snow blows and the cold keeps coming, we relish our days spent in the lovely, warm bakery…  And then there is July…  When we sweat our buns off in front of a blistering fire as we shape nearly 500 loaves for the markets.  And yet, we are grateful for the seasons and for all of the beautiful ebb and flow of this wild and wonderful life we have.  Thank you for keeping us in the baking business year round!

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

Hazel Road Rustic:  An old-time New England bread made with organic cornmeal (Michigan grown), rye, and golden molasses.  A bread with a slightly sweet, complex flavor.  Great for french toast or slathered with jam.  $6.00 a loaf. ($6.00 in stores)

Chili Cheddar   Whoa-homegrown, pickled jalapeno peppers coupled with tangy cheddar cheese makes for great flavor with a little kick.  Fresh or toasted, great as an accompaniment to chili or eggs!  $8.00  ($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)

Hilltoppers Cookies– Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger)  $2.50 each ($3.00 in stores)

Expedition Cookies– The kitchen sink including bits of chocolate, coconut, and raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour.   $2.50 each  ($3.00 in stores)

Simply Currant Scones

Lovely Lemon Scones

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Our delicious scones are $2.50 at market ($3.00 in stores)

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

MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, safflower oil, sea salt)  $8.00/pound  ($8.50 in stores)

LAUGHING TREE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA (OG oats, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, all-natural Peanut butter, OG coconut oil, sea salt)  $8.00/pound  ($8.50 in stores)

 

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
Simply Soaps has a wonderful Laundry Soap and Stain Stick combination that washes 20 loads of laundry without the use of dyes or chemicals! Beautifully scented with orange and lemongrass essential oils, $12 for the combo or you can purchase the stain stick alone for $5. I even got a day old engine grease stain out of my husbands white tee shirt, he’s an auto mechanic!

Products include:
Body Wash:
“Wide Awake”- Peppermint, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils
“Peaceful Meadow”- Rose Geranium, Sage, Lemongrass & Rosemary essential oils
“Sweet Whispers”- Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Tangerine & Lemon essential oils
“Burst of Sunshine”- Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime & Lavender
“Nights in Tuscany”- Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Lavender & Orange essential oils (matching it to Simply Soaps sensual Tuscany Perfume!)
Bar Soaps: Peppermint & Tea Tree, Lavender or Orange
Foaming Hand Soap: Peppermint, Lavender or Citrus (Orange & Grapefruit)
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Tuscany Perfume
Bath Salts & Fizz Set: Peppermint or Lavender
Laundry Soap & Stain Sticks
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags: Peppermint, Lavender or Orange
Insect Repellent (For people and pets)

Samples of the Tuscany Perfume, Body Butter, Freeze Spray and Insect Repellent are available at my table.
Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, preservatives or artificial ingredients of any kind. The colors and scents used are from nature, essential oils and whenever possible are made from organic ingredients.
See you Saturday!

 

Maple Moon Farm

We’ll be back next week.

 

Five Oaks Farm

To our CSA members: you should have all received notice about this week’s share, but just in case, we will not have a share available this week as we are attending to a deer problem.

See you next week on your Friday or Saturday pickup day. Thanks.

 

Happy 4th of July!

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Ware Farm Strawberries!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, July 5th, 2014, 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.

We are a Bridge Card & DUFB Market!

 

Attending this Saturday’s market:

 

Ware Farm of Bear Lake

Bernie Ware will be back at Sweetwater this Saturday with loads of their luscious Certifed Organic strawberries! If you didn’t get a chance to pick any up last weekend don’t miss them this weekend! Bernie & Sandee tell us these are the best berries they’ve seen in decades!

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

We will  have some vegetables and fresh herbs.  Garlic Scapes, Romaine Head Lettuce, Sugar Snap Peas, Snow Peas, Chard, Kale, Kohlrabi and more!

Gardeners:  Basil plants!

BEEF! We should have a full supply of most cuts.  Advance Orders will be accepted until 7pm Friday evening.  earthscapefarm@gmail.com.  Please put Beef Order in the subject line.  Thanks!

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

Braising Steaks ~ Swiss & Round

Roasts ~ Rolled Rump & Chuck

Kabob Beef for Grilling

Lean Ground Beef

Specialty cuts ~ Skirt Steak & Brisket!

Short Ribs ~ SALE!  $1 OFF PER LB.

Soup Bones & Oxtail

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. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL is back in stock! ~ If anyone makes regular trips to Traverse City, would be willing to pick up my order at Higher Grounds,  and would like to get a discount on coffee and oil, LET ME KNOW!

    

Shady Side Farm of Holland

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

 

Black Calypso (near the end of our supply) – Creamy plump texture, nutty, mellow russet potato like flavor

Black Turtle – Common black bean, great in Mexican dishes

Black Valentine – Tastes a little like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips

Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food

Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili

Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews

Marrow – Creamy bean with a slight taste of bacon, good in soups and baked beans

Nuña (near the end of our supply) – Good for sautéing in pan with oil and spices (soak first!), taste like fried potatoes

October – Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili

Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking

Yellow Indian Woman – We found a few more pounds of these great beans

Zebra (a few left!) – Smooth, creamy texture, full-bodied flavor, good all-purpose bean

 

We are out of several of our varieties already. If you have a favorite bean, you might want to stock up on it.
In addition, we’ll have Grassfield Farms raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:

Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.

Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.

Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.

Lamont Cheddar – A rare, natural rind English cheese, named for the Grand River’s first settlement near our farm.

Leyden – Originally from the Rhine Valley, now the Grand River Valley; cumin perfectly compliments this aged Dutch cheese

Spring Herb – A Polkton base (a softer cheese) with chives, parsley, garlic and tarragon. Very tasty!

Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

We are now accepting Project Fresh WIC coupons!  You can use your coupons with us now through the end of October.

This week we’ll be bringing:

Lettuce Mix

Arugula

Oceana Mix

Tat Soi

Kale

Baby kale

Chard

Collards (by pre-order only)

Beet Greens

Turnip Greens

Beet Root

Turnips

Scallions

Carrots

Radishes

Kohlrabi

Fresh herbs including cilantro, dill, mint, and more

Michael and Amanda Jones

Maple Moon Farm

1224 S.144th Ave

Shelby, MI 49455

(231)861-2535

 

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

Well folks we are back at it after a lovely week off…  Looking forward to getting back into the rhythm of the baking week.   It is truly a joy to bake for you and your family!  Thank you, Thank you.

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

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

Mrs. Moose’s Whangdangdoodlers Chunks of Valrhona dark chocolate, OG walnuts, and real OG butter make this a cookie you’ll never forget.  $2.50 each ($3.00 in stores)

Treehuggers The one and only quarter pound peanut buttery original. Sweetened with Michigan Maple and Honey.  $2.50 each.  ($3.00 in stores)

Blueberry Scones

Pecan Date Scones

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Our delicious scones are $2.50 at market ($3.00 in stores)

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

MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, safflower oil, sea salt)  $8.00/pound  ($8.50 in stores)

LAUGHING TREE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA (OG oats, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, all-natural Peanut butter, OG coconut oil, sea salt)  $8.00/pound  ($8.50 in stores)

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll have green onions, limited amount of shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, fresh oregano and parsley, dried herbs, sweet and hot peppers and garlic, Himalayan Sea salt, eggs, and anything else we can find.

 

Five Oaks Farm CSA of Montague

Your half or full share will be waiting for you depending on when you signed up to receive it, either this Friday at the farm or Saturday at the market!

 

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
How about a 30 min massage for only 7 dollars? Well, at least you’ll feel like you’ve had one when you soak in
Simply Soaps’ Bath Salts and Fizz Set! Relaxing, detoxifying and moisturizing, this beautiful combo is not only a luxury but an investment in your health and well being. They come in Lavender or Peppermint, are beautifully packaged, and make a great gift. Get one for yourself and a friend!
Products include:
Body Wash:
“Wide Awake”- Peppermint, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils
“Peaceful Meadow”- Rose Geranium, Sage, Lemongrass & Rosemary essential oils
“Sweet Whispers”- Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Tangerine & Lemon essential oils
“Burst of Sunshine”- Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime & Lavender
“Nights in Tuscany”- Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Lavender & Orange essential oils (matching it to Simply Soaps sensual Tuscany Perfume!)
Bar Soaps: Peppermint & Tea Tree, Lavender or Orange
Foaming Hand Soap: Peppermint, Lavender or Citrus (Orange & Grapefruit)
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Tuscany Perfume
Bath Salts & Fizz Set: Peppermint or Lavender
Laundry Soap & Stain Sticks
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags: Peppermint, Lavender or Orange
Insect Repellent (For people and pets)

Samples of the Tuscany Perfume, Body Butter, Freeze Spray and Insect Repellent are available at my table.
Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, preservatives or artificial ingredients of any kind. The colors and scents used are from nature, essential oils and whenever possible are made from organic ingredients.
See you Saturday!

 

New Vendor!

Garden of Beadin’

I will be featuring several pendants – shells, rose quartz, agates, and crystals just to name a few.  Pendants are wire-wrapped by hand and may also include accents of beads or crystals.  Start the Summer with a fun pendant, or find that perfect gift. I have some natural copper pieces from the Upper Peninsula wrapped in copper into pendants.

 

One-of-a-kind bracelets with matching earrings include are available in a variety of themes and colors,  perfect for Summer and make great gifts.

 

Jewelry in a variety of colors, styles and lengths will be on hand.  Lots of gemstone beads – Lapis, Sodalite, Rose Quartz, Amazonite, various Jaspers and Agates – make up the majority of the jewelry.  A rainbow of colors! Crystals are also used in many of the pieces.  Three-piece sets as well as individual pieces will be available.  Several breast cancer awareness (pinks) and autism awareness (multiple colors) pieces will be available.

 

Jewelry items available:

Necklaces

Bracelets – with clasps, stretch, or memory wire

Earrings

Rings

Accessories:

Fan/Light pulls

Bookmarks

Other:

Prayer beads

-Requests may be made for custom orders.  How about a personalized tree of life with your family birthstone colors?  Or a couple’s heart-shaped pendant with birthstone beads?  There is no limit to the options!

 

100% of profits go directly to local families in need.  There are so many people who are struggling to pay bills, and this money goes directly to them to help cover their needs.

 

Have a Happy 4th of July Weekend, see you at the market!

Diana Jancek

Market Manager

Buy Local, Fresh & Organic!

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Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, June 28th, 2014, 9:00am to 12:00 noon
 Mercy Health Lakes Campus
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We are a Bridge Card & DUFB Market!

 

 

Attending this Saturday’s market:

 

Ware Farm of Bear Lake

Bernie Ware will be at Sweetwater this Saturday with loads of their luscious Certifed Organic strawberries!

 

Fish Monger’s Wife

We are so excited to have fish back at the market! Amy & Chris Vandentoorn of Chickadee Creek Farm will be representing Fish Monger’s Wife at the market. This week they will bring frozen Alaska Sockeye Salmon & Michigan White Fish for walk in purchase, along with pre-order forms for next week’s market.

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

Amy & Chris will also have chicken and duck eggs, yarn, and plants.

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

We will  have some vegetables and fresh herbs.  Garlic Scapes, Romaine Head Lettuce, Pak Choi, Kohlrabi and more!

Gardeners:  Basil plants!

BEEF! We should have a full supply of most cuts.  Advance Orders will be accepted until 7pm Friday evening.  earthscapefarm@gmail.com.  Please put Beef Order in the subject line.  Thanks!

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

Braising Steaks ~ Swiss & Round

Roasts ~ Rolled Rump, Arm, English & Chuck

Kabob Beef for Grilling

Ground Sirloin

Lean Ground Beef

Specialty cuts ~ Skirt Steak & Brisket!

Short Ribs ~ SALE!  $1 OFF PER LB.

Soup Bones & Oxtail

Liver, Heart and Tongue

New Shipment: 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. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL is back in stock! ~ If anyone makes regular trips to Traverse City, would be willing to pick up my order at Higher Grounds,  and would like to get a discount on coffee and oil, LET ME KNOW!

    

Shady Side Farm of Holland

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

Black Calypso (near the end of our supply) – Creamy plump texture, nutty, mellow russet potato like flavor

Black Turtle – Common black bean, great in Mexican dishes

Black Valentine – Tastes a little like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips

Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food

Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili

Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews

Marrow – Creamy bean with a slight taste of bacon, good in soups and baked beans

Nuña (near the end of our supply) – Good for sautéing in pan with oil and spices (soak first!), taste like fried potatoes

October – Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili

Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking

Zebra (a few left!) – Smooth, creamy texture, full-bodied flavor, good all-purpose bean

We are out of several of our varieties already. If you have a favorite bean, you might want to stock up on it.

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

Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.

Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.

Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.

Leyden – Originally from the Rhine Valley, now the Grand River Valley; cumin perfectly compliments this aged Dutch cheese.

Mike and Lona Bronkema

Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

 

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

Whats Blooming this week:

Chantilly Snapdragons, Roses, Asiatic Lilies, Ammi, with Double flowering Stock!

*Broccoli (first harvest is the best!)

*Green Garlic

*Dutch Yellow Shallots

*SNAP PEAS!!

*Garlic Scapes

Greens:

*Head Lettuce, full size and baby heads

*Lettuce Mix

*Swiss Chard

*Red Russian Kale

Culinary Herbs:

*Basil

*Poultry Blend (sage, marjoram, rosemary, thyme)

*Dill

*Parsley

*Fresh Mint (either for juicing or mojitos)

*Fresh Bronze Fennel (excellent with egg dishes & juicing)

 

Please contact us for any pre-orders 48 hours in advance.

September’s Herbs and Produce LLC

herbsandproduce@gmail.com

cell #(231) 557-9838

www.herbsandproduce.com

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll have green onions, limited amount of shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, fresh oregano and parsley, dried herbs, sweet and hot peppers and garlic, Himalayan Sea salt, eggs, and anything else we can find.

 

Five Oaks Farm CSA of Montague

Your half or full share will be waiting for you depending on when you signed up to receive it, either this Friday at the farm or Saturday at the market!

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

We are now accepting Project Fresh WIC coupons!  You can use your coupons with us now through the end of October.

This week we’ll be bringing:

Lettuce Mix

Arugula

Oceana Mix

Tat Soi

Kale

Baby kale

Chard

Collards (by pre-order only)

Beet Greens

Turnip Greens

Beet Root

Turnips

Scallions

Carrots

Radishes

Kohlrabi

Fresh herbs including cilantro, dill, mint, and more

Michael and Amanda Jones

Maple Moon Farm

1224 S.144th Ave

Shelby, MI 49455

(231)861-2535

 

Meadow View Goat Dairy & Farm of Fremont

Please note! We are reducing our visits to the market to once a month until we get caught up with farmwork and find additional help. This will be our last visit to the market until July 26th, so please stock up on your favorite cheeses this Saturday! They freeze very nicely.

 

NEW! Cherry Vanilla Chevre is our newest addition to our spreadable Chevres. We think you’ll like this one, especially good on a morning bagel!

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: New Cherry Vanilla, Blueberry Vanilla, 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:

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

 

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
This week as well as Simply Soaps luscious Body Wash,check out the other latest addition, Foaming Hand Soap. It’s rocking my world because along with the creamy lather it produces, the essential oils lingering on your hands is amazing! It comes in 3 beautiful choices: Peppermint, Lavender or Citrus which is a blend of Orange and Grapefruit! $7 each.

Products include:
Body Wash:
“Wide Awake”- Peppermint, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils
“Peaceful Meadow”- Rose Geranium, Sage, Lemongrass & Rosemary essential oils
“Sweet Whispers”- Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Tangerine & Lemon essential oils
“Burst of Sunshine”- Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime & Lavender
“Nights in Tuscany”- Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Lavender & Orange essential oils (matching it to Simply Soaps sensual Tuscany Perfume!)
Bar Soaps: Peppermint & Tea Tree, Lavender or Orange
Foaming Hand Soap: Peppermint, Lavender or Citrus (Orange & Grapefruit)
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Tuscany Perfume
Bath Salts & Bombs: Peppermint or Lavender
Laundry Soap & Stain Sticks
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags: Peppermint, Lavender or Orange
Insect Repellent (For people and pets)
Samples will be available of the Insect Spray, Body Butter, Freeze Spray & Tuscany Perfume!
Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, preservatives or artificial ingredients of any kind. The colors and scents used are from nature, essential oils and whenever possible are made from organic ingredients.
Crow Feather Farm of Hesperia

Baby lettuce salad mix

Brassica salad mix

Fresh Cilantro and Basil

Kale, Collard Greens
Rainbow Chard

Baby beet greens

Garlic scapes
We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday!
Nic Parton and Carolyn Harper

Crow Feather Farm

4158 E M-20

Hesperia, MI  49421
(231) 301 – 3418

 

Scholl Farm of Montague

We will have eggs, rhubarb and more of our strawberries.

 

Liberty Family Farm and Bakery

Garden Offerings

Fresh Spinach

Green Onions

Lettuce Mix

Arugula

Free Range Eggs

Happy Chickens free range and fed non-GMO grains!

Grass Fed Lamb

All cuts available!

Bakery Offerings

Fresh Rhubarb Custard Crumb Pie! Made with our very own fresh rhubarb.

Organic Blackberry bars.

Maple Almond Granola made with thick cuts oats and local maple syrup.

All varieties of breakfast cookies.

Fresh Quiche made with spinach, fresh green onions and organic cheddar.

Paleo- Grain free Breakfast Cookies!

Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake.

Asparagus & Goat Cheese Galettes!

Ciabatta bread.

 

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

We’re taking a break this week, we’ll be back next market, see you then!

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Solstice!

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Scholl Farm Strawberries!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, June 21st, 2014, 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.

We are a Bridge Card & DUFB Market!

 

Attending this Saturday’s market:

 

Muskegon Conservation District

Native Plant Sale! The Muskegon Conservation District will be at Sweetwater this Saturday with our native perennial plants for sale and we’ll be happy to answer questions about which plants will work best for you. Come learn about and purchase from the following list of natives:

Wild Petunia

Common Boneset

Swamp Milkweed

Black-eyed Susan

Foxglove Beardtongue

Virginia Creeper

Virgin’s Bower

Blue Vervain

Rattlesnake Master

Wild Quinine

Wild Lobelia

Culver’s Root

Monkey Flower

Indian Grass

Little Bluestem

Switch Grass

Prairie Dropseed

Bottlebrush Grass

Big Bluestem

Prairie Junegrass

 

Adding native plants to your landscaping provides habitat for native birds and pollinators, but there are other benefits as well. Native perennials add bursts of color to your property and require much less maintenance than other common perennial plants.  Once established, they do not require fertilizer or watering which saves you time and money.  Come visit us at the markets to learn more!

 

Strawberries!

Scholl Farm of Montague

First of season strawberries! Also chicken & goose eggs & rhubarb.

 

Mund Farm of Rothbury

This will be the last market for our Certified Organic Asparagus!

 

Crow Feather Farm of Hesperia

This weekend at market we will be offering:

Tasty Brassica salad mix

Baby Lettuce salad mix

Red radishes

Beet greens

Rainbow Chard bunches

Garlic scapes

See you on Saturday!
Nic Parton and Carolyn Harper

Crow Feather Farm

4158 E M-20

Hesperia, MI  49421
(231) 301 – 3418

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

Vegetables!  Kale and Chard; Beet Greens, Garlic Scapes; Fresh Basil

Cilantro.  Make and freeze cilantro pesto to preserve that wonderful flavor!

BEEF! We should have a full supply of all cuts.  Advance Orders will be accepted until 7pm Friday evening.  earthscapefarm@gmail.com.  Please put Beef Order in the subject line.  Thanks!

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

Braising Steaks ~ Swiss & Round

Roasts ~ Rolled Rump, Arm, English & Chuck

Kabob Beef for Grilling

Ground Sirloin

Lean Ground Beef

Specialty cuts ~ Skirt Steak, Flank Steak (if I can find some!) & Brisket!

Short Ribs

Soup Bones & Oxtail

Liver, Heart and Tongue

Gardeners:  Basil plants!

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. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

We are out of ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ If anyone makes regular trips to Traverse City, would be willing to pick up my order at Higher Grounds,  and would like to get a discount on coffee and oil, LET ME KNOW!

    

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

Whats Blooming this week:

Chantilly Snapdragons with Double flowering Stock (please stop and smell the flowers!)

*SNAP PEAS!!

*Garlic Scapes

Greens:

*Head Lettuce, full size and baby heads

*Lettuce Mix

*Spinach

*Swiss Chard

*Red Russian Kale

Culinary Herbs:

*Basil

*Poultry Blend (sage, marjoram, thyme, oregano)
*Cilantro

*Dill

*Parsley

*Fresh Mint (either for juicing or mojitos)

*Fresh Bronze Fennel (excellent with egg dishes & juicing)

Please contact us for any pre-orders 48 hours in advance.

September’ Herbs and Produce LLC

herbsandproduce@gmail.com

cell #(231) 557-9838

www.herbsandproduce.com

 

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

We will be taking off one weekend this summer—that’s right, one weekend without bread!  It will be our chance to show off West Michigan to all of our family from the east side (less beautiful side)  of the state. We will not be at markets (nor will our bread be in the stores) the weekend of June 27th.  This coming weekend, June 21st, is the weekend to STOCK UP!!

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

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 A new twist on an old Eastern European standard.  Cracked Rye and Caraway seed in a dark, chewy loaf. $6.00

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

Chili Cheddar   Whoa-homegrown, pickled jalapeno peppers coupled with tangy cheddar cheese makes for great flavor with a little kick.  Fresh or toasted, great as an accompaniment to chili or eggs!  $8.00  ($8.00 in stores)

PASTRIES AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY 

(Cookies and brownies are only available at Farmer’s markets, the Healthy Pantry in Whitehall, and the Health Hutt in Muskegon)

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)Hilltoppers Cookies- Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger)  $2.50 each

Expedition Cookies- The kitchen sink including bits of chocolate, coconut, and raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour.   $2.50 each

Simply Currant Scones

Lovely Lemon Scones

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Our delicious scones are $2.50

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

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll have green onions, limited amount of shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, fresh oregano and parsley, dried herbs, sweet and hot peppers and garlic, Himalayan Sea salt, eggs, and anything else we can find.

 

Five Oaks Farm CSA of Montague

CSA members, your half or full share will be waiting for you on Friday at the farm or Saturday at the market!

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

HAPPY SOLSTICE!

Our farm is busy in this season of long days!  We are grateful for the gifts of the sun; warmth, growth, and light.  The bounty of the garden begins with the sun.

This week we’ll be bringing:

GREENS!!!!!

Lettuce Mix

Head Lettuce (Romaine)

Oceana Mix

Arugula

Baby Kale

Kale

Chard

Collards (by pre-order only)

Beet Greens

Tat Soi

***Contact us for bulk green orders, we have price breaks for orders 4# or more

ROOTS

Carrots

Beets

Kohlrabi (not a root, but a bulbous stem of the brassica family-have you tried this yet?)

Scallions

Green Garlic

FRESH HERBS

Cilantro

Dill

Mint

Tarragon

EGGS

We have VERY limited amounts of eggs available.

Please email pre-orders to maplemoonfarm@gmail.com by Friday 6pm.

Michael and Amanda Jones

Maple Moon Farm

1224 S.144th Ave

Shelby, MI 49455

(231)861-2535

Check us out on Facebook

 

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
This week check out Simply Soaps luscious Body Wash! Its rich lather comes from a base of saponified Organic Extra Virgin Olive & Coconut Oils, Castor Oil and Vegetable Glycerin and it comes in 5 amazing formulas!
“Wide Awake”– Peppermint, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils
“Peaceful Meadow”– Rose Geranium, Sage, Lemongrass & Rosemary essential oils
“Sweet Whispers”– Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Tangerine & Lemon essential oils
“Burst of Sunshine”– Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime & Lavender
“Nights in Tuscany”– Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Lavender & Orange essential oils matching it to Simply Soaps sensual Tuscany Perfume!
Products include:
Body Wash
Bar Soaps
Foaming Hand Soap
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Perfume
Bath Salts & Bombs
Laundry Soap & Stain Sticks
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags
Insect Repellent (people and pets)
Samples will be available for the Insect Spray, Body Butter, Freeze Spray & Tuscany Perfume!
Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, preservatives or artificial ingredients of any kind. The colors and scents used are from nature, essential oils and whenever possible are made from organic ingredients.

 

Liberty Family Farm and Bakery

Garden Offerings

Fresh Spinach

Green Onions

Lettuce Mix

Arugula

Free Range Eggs

Happy Chickens free range and fed non-GMO grains!

Grass Fed Lamb

All cuts available!

Bakery Offerings

Fresh Rhubarb Custard Crumb Pie! Made with our very own fresh rhubarb.

Organic Blackberry bars.

Maple Almond Granola made with thick cuts oats and local maple syrup.

All varieties of breakfast cookies.

Fresh Quiche made with spinach, fresh green onions and organic cheddar.

Paleo- Grain free Breakfast Cookies!

Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake.

Asparagus & Goat Cheese Galettes!

Ciabatta bread.

 

Meadow View Goat Dairy & Farm of Fremont

NEW! We have a new chevre we’re excited to share with you this week, stop by and sample!

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:

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

 

Shady Side Farm of Holland

We will not be at market this week; daughter #2 is getting married. See you next week!

Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good Greens!

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Grab some Great Greens this Saturday at the market!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, June 14th, 2014, 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.

We are a Bridge Card & DUFB Market!

 

Please note: We are now open from 9:00am to 12 noon. If you find a website or link with the old hours that we haven’t changed please email us and send us a link!

 

Attending this Saturday’s market:

 

Mund Farm of Rothbury

ASPARAGUS! We will be at market with our Certified Organic Asparagus.

 

Crow Feather Farm of Hesperia

We’re excited to return to Sweetwater Market this weekend!
After a long, slow start things are finally growing quickly here on the farm – our offering will only increase in bounty as the season progresses!  For now, we are pleased to offer:

Our own custom blend Brassica Salad Mix

Tasty Lettuce Salad Mix – always fresh, never bitter

D’Avignon “French Breakfast” radishes

Dried Cayenne and Habanero peppers

Look for more variety next week 🙂  See you Saturday!

Nic Parton and Carolyn Harper

Crow Feather Farm

4158 E M-20

Hesperia, MI  49421
(231) 301 – 3418

Shady Side Farm of Holland

We will not be at market on June 21, so stock up this week! This week we will be at market with 1 and 2 pound bags of our certified organic beans in the following varieties:

Black Calypso (near the end of our supply) – Creamy plump texture, nutty, mellow russet potato like flavor

Black Turtle – Common black bean, great in Mexican dishes

Black Valentine – Tastes a little like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips

Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food

Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili

Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews

Marrow – Creamy bean with a slight taste of bacon, good in soups and baked beans

Nuña – Good for sautéing in pan with oil and spices (soak first!), taste like fried potatoes

October – Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili

Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking

 

We are out of several of our varieties already. If you have a favorite bean, you might want to stock up on it.
In addition, we’ll have Grassfield Farms raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:

Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.

Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.

Edam – A variety of Gouda made with skim milk: Elastic, yet firm, this flawless low fat cheese is our best melter, improving any dish.

Garlic & Onion – The most aromatic of herbs. Don’t be the only one in the room to eat this spiced Gouda or you soon will be.

Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.

Lamont Cheddar A rare, natural rind English cheese, named for the Grand River’s first settlement near our farm.

Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

We should have a full supply of all cuts.  Advance Orders will be accepted until 7pm Friday evening.  earthscapefarm@gmail.com.  Please put Beef Order in the subject line.  Thanks!

BEEF!

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

Braising Steaks ~ Swiss & Round

Roasts ~ Rolled Rump, Arm, English & Chuck

Kabob Beef for Grilling

Ground Sirloin

Lean Ground Beef

Specialty cuts ~ Skirt Steak, Flank Steak & Brisket!

Short Ribs

Soup Bones & Oxtail

Liver, Heart and Tongue

Gardeners: Parsley & Basil plants!

We are out of ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ If anyone makes regular trips to Traverse City, would be willing to pick up my order at Higher Grounds,  and would like to get a discount on coffee and oil, LET ME KNOW!

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. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

  

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

Whats Blooming this week:

We are in a between flower crops this weekend but we’re hoping to have the following…

*Small flower Bouquets* Ranunculus

Greens:

*Lettuce Mix

*Spinach

*Arugula

*Red Russian Kale

 

Culinary Herbs:

*Poultry Blend (sage, marjoram, rosemary, thyme)
*Cilantro

*Dill

*Parsley

*Fresh Baby Mint (either for juicing or mojitos)

*Fresh Bronze Fennel (excellent with egg dishes & juicing)
*Lovage (parsley & celery flavor great for curry dishes)

Please contact us for any pre-orders by Thursday.

September’ Herbs and Produce LLC

herbsandproduce@gmail.com

cell #(231) 557-9838

www.herbsandproduce.com

 

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

Hazel Road is where we make our humble abode here in Oceana County and the Hazel Road Rustic is a humble and sweet loaf of bread made with organic corn polenta, organic Michigan grown rye flour, organic wheat flour, and a bit of sweet molasses.  Based on old time Anadama bread it’s just great everyday fare…  Especially nice for breakfast with soft goat cheese and  a wee bit of honey.

Come find it and many other naturally leavened breads at a farmer’s market near you!

We’ll see you there…

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

Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Vermont Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper).  Price $8.00  ($8.00 in stores)

Hazel Road Rustic:  An old-time New England bread made with organic cornmeal (Michigan grown), rye, and golden molasses.  A bread with a slightly sweet, complex flavor.  Great for french toast or slathered with jam.  $6.00 a loaf. ($6.00 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)

Mrs. Moose’s Whangdangdoodlers Chunks of Valrhona dark chocolate, OG walnuts, and real OG butter make this a cookie you’ll never forget.  $2.50 each ($3.00 in stores)

Treehuggers The one and only quarter pound peanut buttery original. Sweetened with Michigan Maple and Honey.  $2.50 each.  ($3.00 in stores)

Blueberry Scones

Pecan Date Scones

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Our delicious scones are $2.50 at market ($3.00 in stores)

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

MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, safflower oil, sea salt)  $8.00/pound  ($8.50 in stores)

LAUGHING TREE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA (OG oats, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, all-natural Peanut butter, OG coconut oil, sea salt)  $8.00/pound  ($8.50 in stores)

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll have green onions, limited amount of shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, fresh oregano and parsley, dried herbs, sweet and hot peppers and garlic, Himalayan Sea salt, eggs, and anything else we can find.

 

Five Oaks Farm CSA of Montague

CSA members, your half or full share will be waiting for you on Friday at the farm or Saturday at the market!

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

LOTS OF GREENS!

Lettuce

Arugula

Oceana Mix

Tat Soi

Kale

Chard

Turnip Greens

 

Carrots

Turnips

Radishes

Scallions

Green Garlic

 

Fresh Herbs

Cilantro

Dill

Mint

Thyme

 

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
This week along with all the other products I’ll have a rich & luscious Body Butter! Caution: You’ll want to eat it because it smells so good! Made with Shea, Mango & Cocoa Butters, Almond & Coconut Oils and Vanilla & Orange Essential Oils. Yum!!

Products include:
Body Wash
Bar Soaps
Foaming Hand Soap
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Perfume
Bath Salts & Bombs
Laundry Soap & Stain Sticks
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags
Insect Repellent (people and pets)
Samples will be available for the Insect Spray, Body Butter, Freeze Spray, Tuscany Perfume & Lemon Sugar Scrub!
Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, preservatives or artificial ingredients of any kind. The colors and scents used are from nature, essential oils and whenever possible are made from organic ingredients.

 

Liberty Family Farm and Bakery

Garden Offerings

Fresh Spinach

Green Onions

Lettuce Mix

Arugula

Free Range Eggs

Happy Chickens free range and fed non-GMO grains!

Grass Fed Lamb

All cuts available!

Bakery Offerings

Fresh Rhubarb Custard Crumb Pie! Made with our very own fresh rhubarb.

Organic Blackberry bars.

Maple Almond Granola made with thick cuts oats and local maple syrup.

All varieties of breakfast cookies.

Fresh Quiche made with spinach, fresh green onions and organic cheddar.

Paleo- Grain free Breakfast Cookies!

Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake.

Asparagus & Goat Cheese Galettes!

Ciabatta bread.

 

Hope to see you at the market.

 

 

 

 

 

Healthy! Humane! Homegrown! Local food you can trust!

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Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, June 7th, 2014, 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.

We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!

 

Please note: The market hours have changed! We are now open from 9:00am to 12 noon. If you find a website or link with the old hours that we haven’t changed please email us and send us a link!

 

Hot off the presses! The 2014-2015 Sweetwater brochures are in! Thanks again to all whose donations made this great looking guide possible! If you would like to volunteer to help us distribute these, please email Claire Schlaff at cschlaff@charter.net

 

Double Up Food Bucks – starting tomorrow, Saturday, June 7!

 

Attending this Saturday’s market:

 

Mund Farm of Rothbury

ASPARAGUS! We will be at market with our Certified Organic Asparagus.

 

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 (near the end of our supply) – Creamy plump texture, nutty, mellow russet potato like flavor

Black Turtle – Common black bean, great in Mexican dishes

Black Valentine – Tastes a little like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips

Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food

Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili

Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews

Marrow – Creamy bean with a slight taste of bacon, good in soups and baked beans

Nuña – Good for sautéing in pan with oil and spices (soak first!), taste like fried potatoes

October – Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili

Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking

We are out of several of our varieties already. If you have a favorite bean, you might want to stock up on it.

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

Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.

Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.

Edam – A variety of Gouda made with skim milk: Elastic, yet firm, this flawless low fat cheese is our best melter, improving any dish.

Garlic & Onion – The most aromatic of herbs. Don’t be the only one in the room to eat this spiced Gouda or you soon will be.

Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.

Lamont Cheddar A rare, natural rind English cheese, named for the Grand River’s first settlement near our farm.

Leyden – Originally from the Rhine Valley, now the Grand River Valley; cumin perfectly compliments this aged, Dutch cheese.

Spring Herb – A Polkton base (a softer cheese) with chives, parsley, garlic and tarragon. Very tasty!

Shady Side Farm

shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

We should have a full supply of all cuts.  Advance Orders will be accepted until 7pm Friday evening.  earthscapefarm@gmail.com.  Please put Beef Order in the subject line.  Thanks!

BEEF!

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

Braising Steaks ~ Swiss & Round

Roasts ~ Rolled Rump, Arm, English & Chuck

Kabob Beef for Grilling

Ground Sirloin

Lean Ground Beef

Specialty cuts ~ Skirt Steak, Flank Steak & Brisket!

Short Ribs

Soup Bones & Oxtail

Liver, Heart and Tongue

Gardeners: Parsley & Basil plants!

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

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. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

 

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

Whats Blooming this week:

We are in a between flower crops this weekend but we’re hoping to have the following…

*Small flower Bouquets* Ranunculus

Greens:

*Lettuce Mix

*Spinach

*Arugula

*Red Russian Kale

 

Culinary Herbs:

*Poultry Blend (sage, marjoram, rosemary, thyme)
*Cilantro

*Dill

*Parsley

*Fresh Baby Mint (either for juicing or mojitos)

*Fresh Bronze Fennel (excellent with egg dishes & juicing)
*Lovage (parsley & celery flavor great for curry dishes)

Please contact us for any pre-orders by Thursday.

September’ Herbs and Produce LLC

herbsandproduce@gmail.com

cell #(231) 557-9838

www.herbsandproduce.com

 

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

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

Chili Cheddar   Whoa-homegrown, pickled jalapeno peppers coupled with tangy cheddar cheese makes for great flavor with a little kick.  Fresh or toasted, great as an accompaniment to soup or chili.  $8.00  ($8.00 in stores)

Pumpernickel Rye (A new twist on an old Eastern European standard.  Cracked Rye and Caraway seed in a dark, chewy loaf) $6.00  ($6.00 in stores)

PASTRIES AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY

(Cookies and brownies are only available at Farmer’s markets, the Healthy Pantry in Whitehall, and the Health Hutt in Muskegon)

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)

Mrs. Moose’s Whangdangdoodlers Chunks of Valrhona dark chocolate, OG walnuts, and real OG butter make this a cookie you’ll never forget.  $2.50 each ($3.00 in stores)

Treehuggers The one and only quarter pound peanut buttery original. Sweetened with Michigan Maple and Honey.  $2.50 each.  ($3.00 in stores)

Pecan Date Scones

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Our delicious scones are $2.50 at market ($3.00 in stores)

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

MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, safflower oil, sea salt)  $8.00/pound  ($8.50 in stores)

LAUGHING TREE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA (OG oats, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, all-natural Peanut butter, OG coconut oil, sea salt)  $8.00/pound  ($8.50 in stores)

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll have green onions, limited amount of shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, fresh oregano and parsley, dried herbs, sweet and hot peppers and garlic, Himalayan Sea salt, eggs, and anything else we can find.

 

Five Oaks Farm CSA of Montague

Our regular season for half and full shares begins tonight,  Friday & tomorrow,  Saturday, June 7th!  You should be receiving an email from us with more details, please email or call if you haven’t heard from us yet – thanks!

 

Chickadee Creek of Nunica

We will have eggs and other goodies.

 

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:

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

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

We will be bringing the following to market this week

Lettuce

Oceana Mix

Arugula

Kale

Chard

Sorrel

Turnip greens

Turnips

Scallions

Green Garlic

Carrots

Fresh herbs including cilantro, dill, rosemary, mint, tarragon, and oregano

We look forward to seeing you!

Maple Moon Farm

Mike and Amanda Jones

 

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
It’s that time again when all the bugs are out and Simply Soaps has just what you need! Insect Repellent made with 9 essential oils that repel fleas, flies, ticks and mosquitos. It comes in an easy to use spray, smells fantastic, is safe for pets and children and is only $7 for a 12oz bottle!
Products include:
Body Wash
Bar Soaps
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Perfume
Bath Salts & Bombs
Laundry Soap & Stain Sticks
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags
Insect Repellent (people and pets)
Home Scents and more!
Please stop by for a sample of my pain relieving Freeze Spray, warm and sensual Tuscany Perfume and yummy Lemon Sugar Scrub!
Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, preservatives or artificial ingredients of any kind. The colors and scents used are from nature, essential oils and whenever possible are made from organic ingredients.
See you Saturday!

 

Liberty Family Farm and Bakery

Fresh Greens

arugula, spinach and Lettuce Mix

Fresh Eggs fed non Gmo grains and pasture raised!

 

Grass fed Lamb

Limited cuts available until next week.

Bakery Offerings

Fresh Quiches

Breakfast Cookies

Gluten Free and Grain Free Cookies

Rhubarb Bars

Morning Glory Muffins and Rhubarb Muffins

Challah Bread and Pizza Crusts and more…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swing into Summer with Sweetwater!

Published on by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?

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Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, May 31st, 2014, 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.

We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!

 

Please note: The market hours have changed! We are now open from 9:00am to 12 noon. If you find a website or link with the old hours that we haven’t changed please email us and send us a link!

 

Hot off the presses! The 2014-2015 Sweetwater brochures are in! Thanks again to all whose donations made this great looking guide possible! If you would like to volunteer to help us distribute these, please email Claire Schlaff at cschlaff@charter.net

 

Double Up Food Bucks – starting next Saturday, June 7!

 

Attending this Saturday’s market:

 

Mund Farm of Rothbury

ASPARAGUS! We will be at market with our Certified Organic Asparagus.

 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 (near the end of our supply) – Creamy plump texture, nutty, mellow russet potato like flavor

Black Turtle – Common black bean, great in Mexican dishes

Black Valentine – Tastes a little like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips

Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food

Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili

Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews

Marrow – Creamy bean with a slight taste of bacon, good in soups and baked beans

Nuña – Good for sautéing in pan with oil and spices (soak first!), taste like fried potatoes

October – Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili

Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking

We are out of several of our varieties already. If you have a favorite bean, you might want to stock up on it.

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

Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.

Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.

 

Edam – A variety of Gouda made with skim milk: Elastic, yet firm, this flawless low fat cheese is our best melter, improving any dish.

Garlic & Onion – The most aromatic of herbs. Don’t be the only one in the room to eat this spiced Gouda or you soon will be.

Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.

Lamont Cheddar A rare, natural rind English cheese, named for the Grand River’s first settlement near our farm.

Leyden – Originally from the Rhine Valley, now the Grand River Valley; cumin perfectly compliments this aged, Dutch cheese.

Spring Herb – A Polkton base (a softer cheese) with chives, parsley, garlic and tarragon. Very tasty!

Shady Side Farm

shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

We should have a full supply of all cuts.  Advance Orders will be accepted until 7pm Friday evening.  earthscapefarm@gmail.com.  Please put Beef Order in the subject line.  Thanks!

BEEF!

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

Braising Steaks ~ Swiss & Round

Roasts ~ Rolled Rump, Arm, English & Chuck

Kabob Beef for Grilling

Ground Sirloin

Lean Ground Beef

Specialty cuts ~ Skirt Steak, Flank Steak & Brisket!

Short Ribs – SALE!  $3 per lb.

Soup Bones & Oxtail

Liver, Heart and Tongue

Gardeners: Parsley & Basil plants!

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

New Shipment~ 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. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

 

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

Whats Blooming this week:

*Large flower Bouquets* Lilac with giant alliums

*Small flower Bouquets* Ranunculus

Greens this weekend!

*Lettuce Mix

*Spinach

*Arugula

*Red Russian Kale (baby)

Culinary Herbs:

*Poultry Blend (sage, marjoram, rosemary, thyme)
*Cilantro

*Dill

*Parsley

*Fresh Baby Mint (either for juicing or mojitos)

*Fresh Bronze Fennel (excellent with egg dishes & juicing)
*Lovage (parsley & celery flavor great for curry dishes)

*Fresh Sage

Please contact us for any pre-orders by Thursday.

September’ Herbs and Produce LLC

herbsandproduce@gmail.com

cell #(231) 557-9838

 

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

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

Chili Cheddar   Whoa-homegrown, pickled jalapeno peppers coupled with tangy cheddar cheese makes for great flavor with a little kick.  Fresh or toasted, great as an accompaniment to soup or chili.  $8.00  ($8.00 in stores)

Pumpernickel Rye (A new twist on an old Eastern European standard.  Cracked Rye and Caraway seed in a dark, chewy loaf) $6.00  ($6.00 in stores)

PASTRIES AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY

(Cookies and brownies are only available at Farmer’s markets, the Healthy Pantry in Whitehall, and the Health Hutt in Muskegon)

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)

Mrs. Moose’s Whangdangdoodlers Chunks of Valrhona dark chocolate, OG walnuts, and real OG butter make this a cookie you’ll never forget.  $2.50 each ($3.00 in stores)

Treehuggers The one and only quarter pound peanut buttery original. Sweetened with Michigan Maple and Honey.  $2.50 each.  ($3.00 in stores)

Pecan Date Scones

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Our delicious scones are $2.50 at market ($3.00 in stores)

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

MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, safflower oil, sea salt)  $8.00/pound  ($8.50 in stores)

LAUGHING TREE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA (OG oats, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, all-natural Peanut butter, OG coconut oil, sea salt)  $8.00/pound  ($8.50 in stores)

 

Funny Farm of Grant

This week we’ll have more fresh Shitake Mushrooms! We’ll also have asparagus, 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.

 

Five Oaks Farm CSA of Montague

Our fourth and final season extension share goes out this weekend!

Our regular season for half and full shares begins next Friday & Saturday, June 7th!

We’ll send out a confirmation email to everyone to remind you all of your pickup day.

 

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:

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

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

Herb Walk this Sunday, June 1 from 1-4pm here at Maple Moon Farm.  Join us as we walk through the woods and fields identifying plants and discussing their medicinal and culinary properties.  Feel empowered to know more about the plants that grow where you live.  Please pre-register. $25, scholarship spots available.

We’ve got lots of spring veggies to share!  We’ll be bringing the following to market:

*Kale

*Chard

*Oceana Mix

*Turnip Greens

*Radishes

*Turnips

*Green Garlic

*Spring Carrots

*Fresh Herbs including cilantro, mint, parsley, dill, sorrel, tarragon, and oregano

EGGS

Our chickens are fully free range and supplemented with non-GMO feed.  We also gratefully accept empty egg cartons.

PLANTS!!  This looks the last week we’ll be bringing plants, so get them while they’re here.  We start all our plants from quality seeds.  We hand mix our own potting soil and hand plant each seed.

*Tomatoes-a variety of heirlooms in many shades and sizes

*Peppers- hot and sweet

*Eggplant

*Basil

Michael and Amanda Jones

Maple Moon Farm

1224 S.144th Ave

Shelby, MI 49455

(231)861-2535

Check us out on Facebook

 

Scholl Farm of Montague

We’ll have rhubarb, purple potatoes & eggs from our pastured flock of hens, along with goose eggs.

 Simply Soaps of Spring Lake

It’s that time again when all the bugs are out and Simply Soaps has just what you need! Insect Repellent made with 9 essential oils that repel fleas, flies, ticks and mosquitos. It comes in an easy to use spray, smells fantastic, is safe for pets and children and is only $7 for a 12oz bottle!
Products include:
Body Wash
Bar Soaps
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Perfume
Bath Salts & Bombs
Laundry Soap & Stain Sticks
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags
Insect Repellent (people and pets)
Home Scents and more!
Please stop by for a sample of my pain relieving Freeze Spray, warm and sensual Tuscany Perfume and yummy Lemon Sugar Scrub!
Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, preservatives or artificial ingredients of any kind. The colors and scents used are from nature, essential oils and whenever possible are made from organic ingredients.
See you Saturday!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memorial Day Weekend at the Market!

Published on by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?
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Have a happy & safe Memorial Day Weekend!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, May 24th, 2014, 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.

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.

 

Please note: Beginning this Saturday, May 24th, the market hours will be 9:00am to 12 noon. If you find a website or link with the old hours that we haven’t changed please email us and send us a link!

 

Hot off the presses! The 2014-2015 Sweetwater brochures are in! Thanks again to all whose donations made this great looking guide possible! If you would like to volunteer to help us distribute these, please email Claire Schlaff at cschlaff@charter.net

 

Attending this Saturday’s market:

 

Mund Farm of Rothbury

ASPARAGUS! We will be at market with our Certified Organic Asparagus.

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

We are picking up beef on Friday afternoon, so should have a full supply of all cuts.  The price has increased on some items.  We will still have a few pieces from last butchering at the old pricing.

BEEF!

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

Braising Steaks ~ Swiss & Round

Roasts ~ Rolled Rump, Arm, English & Chuck

Kabob Beef for Grilling

Ground Sirloin

Lean Ground Beef

Specialty cuts ~ Skirt Steak, Flank Steak & Brisket!

Short Ribs

Soup Bones & Oxtail

Liver, Heart and Tongue

VEGETABLES: I hope to have some fresh lettuce picked!

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

New Shipment~ 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. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!

  

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
What a joy it was last week to join the wonderful vendors at Sweetwater and to meet and talk with all the terrific customers! Thank you for welcoming me!
Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, preservatives or artificial ingredients of any kind. The colors and scents used are from nature, essential oils and whenever possible are made from organic ingredients.
These products include:
Body Wash
Bar Soaps
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Perfume
Bath Salts & Bombs
Laundry Soap & Stain Sticks
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags
Insect Repellent (people and pets)
Home Scents and more!
Please stop by for a sample of my pain relieving Freeze Spray, warm and sensual Tuscany Perfume and yummy Lemon Sugar Scrub!
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Shirley Harbison

 

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

Whats Blooming this week:

*Large flower Bouquets* Large French Style Tulips with giant alliums and apple blossoms

*Small flower Bouquets* Bog Rosemary, ranunculus, candytuft, and grape hyacinth.

A lot of greens this weekend!

*Lettuce Mix

*Spinach

Culinary Herbs:

*Poultry Blend (sage, marjoram, rosemary, thyme)
*Fresh Basil (a taste of summer to come)
*Fresh Parsley
*Fresh Chives
*Fresh Fennel
*Lovage (parsley & celery flavor)

Please contact us for any pre-orders by Thursday.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

September’s Herbs and Produce LLC

herbsandproduce@gmail.com

www.herbsandproduce.com

231-557-9838

 

 

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

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 

Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Vermont Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper).  Price $8.00  ($8.00 in stores)

Hazel Road Rustic:  An old-time New England bread made with organic cornmeal (Michigan grown), OG rye, and golden molasses.  A bread with a slightly sweet, complex flavor.  Great for french toast or slathered with jam.  $6.00 a loaf. ($6.00 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 Cookies- The kitchen sink including bits of dark chocolate, OG coconut, and OG raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour.  $2.50 each  ($3.00 in stores)

Hilltopper Cookies- Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger)  $2.50 each ($3.00 in stores)

Currant Scones

Lovely Lemon 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!

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

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

We’ll be bringing eggs, including duck eggs, our yarn, and some garden plants for sale.

 

Funny Farm of Grant

This week we’ll have more fresh Shitake Mushrooms! We’ll also have asparagus, 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.

 

Five Oaks Farm CSA of Montague

If you have a season extension share please plan on your third pickup this Friday & Saturday, May 23rd & 24th. We’ll bring some of our extra tomato plants to market.

 

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

Rhubarb

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 rhubarb, purple potatoes & eggs from our pastured flock of hens, along with goose eggs.

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

We will not be attending the market this week.  We will be back next week.  Have a great holiday weekend.

Michael and Amanda Jones

 

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Shady Side Farm will not be at market on Saturday. We’ll see you on the 31st!

Hickory Ridge Family Farm

We will not  be at the market this week, but if you have a chicken order you want to mail in to us please send it to Hickory Ridge Family Farm, 1737 S. 148th Ave, Hesperia, MI 49421. Thanks, and see you all soon.

 

Asparagus time!

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Mund Farm Certified Organic Asparagus!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, May 17th, 2014, 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.

We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!

 

Please note: Beginning Saturday, May 24th, the market hours will be 9:00am to 12 noon. If you find a website or link with the old hours that we haven’t changed please email us and send us a link!

 

Hot off the presses! The 2014-2015 Sweetwater brochures are in! Thanks again to all whose donations made this great looking guide possible! If you would like to volunteer to help us distribute these, please see Claire Schlaff at the market this Saturday!

 

Attending this Saturday’s market:

 

New Vendor!

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
I am so excited and honored to be joining the wonderful community of vendors at Sweetwater! Your passion for healthy, humane and homegrown products runs through my veins as well and I am looking forward to contributing a safe and natural alternative to commercial bath and skin care products.

My love for all things healthy began years ago with my own research and the care of my family and continues to be an ongoing passion to help others improve their health and avoid the dangerous chemicals inherent in the ingredients on store shelves today.
Each product at ‘Simply Soaps’ is created, manufactured and packaged in my home and is made without the use of chemicals, preservatives or artificial ingredients of any kind. The colors and scents used are from nature, essential oils and whenever possible are made from organic ingredients. These products include Body Wash, Bar Soaps, Deodorant, Lip Balm, Sugar Scrub, Body Butter, Perfume, Bath Salts & Bombs, Laundry Soap & Stain Sticks, Freeze Spray for pain relief, Heated Rice Bags, Insect Repellent for people as well as pets, Home Scents and more!
Please stop by this Saturday and introduce yourself, I would love to meet you and share a sample of my pain relieving ‘Freeze Spray’. You’ll enjoy your shopping all the more as this penetrating cool/heat melts away your aches and pains!
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Shirley Harbison

 

Mund Farm of Rothbury

ASPARAGUS! We will be at market with our Certified Organic Asparagus.

 

September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague

Whats Blooming this week:

*Large flower Bouquets* Large French Style Tulips.

*Small flower Bouquets* Bog Rosemary, anemones, and hopefully giant allium flowers and ranunculus.

*Lettuce Mix this weekend!

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

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

*please note we will not be at Sweetwater Market next week, May 24.  If there are things you would like from us, be sure to get them this week.

Get your gardens ready, we have PLANTS!

Our plants are hand seeded in our homemade potting soil.  We’ll have a variety of heirloom tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot peppers, and herbs available.

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

This is the last of our greens from the hoop houses.  We will have a lull in greens until the outdoor plantings are ready.

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

PARSLEY

CILANTRO

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 and supplemented with non-GMO feed.  We also gratefully accept empty egg cartons.

Michael and Amanda Jones

Maple Moon Farm

1224 S.144th Ave

Shelby, MI 49455

(231)861-2535

Check us out on Facebook

 

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

We can’t tell you how much we enjoy getting to see so many friendly faces on Saturday mornings at the market.  It’s truly one of the highlights of our week…  We are also so grateful for the wonderful group of women who are selling with us this summer (Cyndi, JoAnn, April, Sarah, and Elsie).  We know you all will give them a warm welcome and that they will take great care of you when you come seeking bread… (and other delectables).  Here’s to a stellar market season for all!

Come celebrate the new market season with a loaf of naturally-leavened bread!

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 

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

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

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  ($3.75 in stores)

Treehuggers The one and only quarter pound peanut buttery original.  $2.50 each

Mrs. Moose’s Wangdangdoodlers Chunks of chocolate and walnuts give this cookie texture into which one can sink their teeth with great fervor.  $2.50 ea

Blueberry Scones

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Our delicious scones are $2.50 at market ($3.00 in stores)

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
Green Flageolet (we found a bit more more of these!)
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:
Country Dill
Edam
Garlic & Onion

Gouda
Lamont Cheddar
Spring Herb, a Polkton base (a softer cheese) with chives, parsley, garlic and tarragon

We will also have a small amount of rhubarb along for purchase. This is from our own garden, and is chemical-free, but not certified organic.
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

This week we’ll have more fresh Shitake Mushrooms! We’ll also have asparagus, 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.

 

Five Oaks Farm CSA of Montague

If you have a season extension share please plan on your second pickup this Friday & Saturday, May 16th & 17th! Keep thinking positive thoughts for some sun & warmth!

 

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.

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm

We will not  be at the market this week, but if you have a chicken order you want to mail in to us please send it to Hickory Ridge Family Farm, 1737 S. 148th Ave, Hesperia, MI 49421. Thanks, and see you all soon.

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

What’s New this week is ~~ Bobiers are taking a Saturday off from Market!  We are really low on beef but do have some steaks at the Farm if you want to come to us. You could visit the cattle as they are moving out onto pastures!  Please call or email first to make sure we will be here.  We have more beef and a new shipment of coffee coming in for the Saturday, May 24th Market!  See you then!

 

 

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

Check us out on Facebook

 

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.