Summertime is Salsa Fresca Time!

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Heirloom Beauties!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, August 4th, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We are a 2012 Double Up Food Bucks Market!

Note: Please, please please! If you know of a family that could benefit from this program please pass this newsletter email on to them! This Saturday we will once again have a special gift bag for the first 10 new Bridge Card Customers! Includes a market tote, Kid Approved Cookbook, cutting board, veggie scrubber, and a $5.00 Sweetwater Gift Card to spend on anything at the market!

 

 

At this week’s market:

 

Wind Dancer Farms of West Olive

Megan Wilson will return this week with more delicious certified organic blueberries from Wind Dancer Farms. The farm is a second generation family farm located in the heart of farm country in the Grand Haven area.

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll be at market with pickles, cukes,  kales,  garlic,  potatoes, basil, scallions, summer squash, and okra!

Chickadee Creek of Nunica

We’ll be at the market with Zucchini, summer squash, carrots, cucumbers (slicing and pickling) and chicken eggs.

 

Maple Moon Farm of Hart

Tomatoes! We have canning quantities available. Trombicino  squash, cucumbers, pickles, scallions, onions, garlic, beets, wax beans, purple beans, carrots, basil, dried herbs.  Check out our wild crafted remedies including herbal tea and salves.  We have a great cure for poison ivy!

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

We now have the ability to take PROJECT FRESH coupons as well as credit cards at Sweetwater Market!

VEGGIES ~  Tomatoes! Beets and Beet Thinnings, Tomatillos! Garlic, Snow Peas, Carrots!  Beans, Eggplant, Sweet Peppers. Broccoli,  Cucumbers and pickles, Mesclun Spicy Salad Mix, Scallions, Large Onions and Summer Squash! Raddicchio. Kale and Chard,  Fresh Basil and Parsley; Dill in quantity for making pickles.  New Red  & Russet Potatoes. Sunflowers!  Maybe some other veggies after we pick for CSA Shares – CSA gets our best variety! 

BEEF ~ Our steers and cows are on pasture, and happy!

  • We have lean Ground Beef!
  • Chuck Roasts
  • Bone-In Rib Steaks
  • Boneless Tenderloin Steaks
  • Cubed Swiss Steak, Stew Meat & Short Ribs
  • Tongue
  • Soup Bones

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Fair Trade, too!  Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City

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

 

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

Calling all Brat Lovers! Where else can you get this kind of selection of brats, not to mention produced from pasture raised animals in your own area? Along with our “regular” brats we will have OBERON, APPLE-SMOKED, & LAMB BRATS!

BEEF
Steaks: Ribeye & Top Sirloin for the grill!

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

CHICKEN

Chicken Patties, Regular or BBQ, 1#/ 4 pr pkg

Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless.

Chicken Leg Quarters

Chicken Deli Lunch Slices are back!

PORK
Pork Tenderloin is back!

We now offer Breakfast Sausage 3 ways: Patties, Links and Bulk 1# pkg!

Bacon: Choose from Hickory or Apple Smoked.

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Two Deli Lunchmeat choices: Chicken Deli & Ham Deli!

Chicago Style Hotdogs! No nitrates, no fillers – just  100%  pastured meats!

Chorizo 1/2lb pkg
EGGS No soy in chicken feed. Large. $3.25 a dozen. Jumbo or medium by pre-order only.

PRE-ORDERS. Sign up to be on the Pre Order reminder list here: dijaan1@charter.net or at the market. On Sunday you will receive a reminder and you’ll have until 9am Tuesday to put your order in. Once placed, all you have to do is come to the market anytime on Saturday and pick it up!

 

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

West Michigan’s ONLY Brick Oven Solar Powered Bakery!

*NEW PRE-ORDER INFORMATION*

We are taking pre-orders again for pickup at all of our sales locations for quantities of:

Five (5) or more loaves of bread

Ten (10) or more pastries.

PLEASE send us an email charlie@laughingtreebakery.com (or call 231-873-9820) by Tuesday at 6pm

More information at our Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laughing-Tree-Brick-Oven-Bakery/135813859786385?ref=ts

HAVE YOU TRIED OUR GRANOLA LATELY?  Choose from: Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey).

Baked in our wood-fired brick oven several days after the intense bread-baking heat has dissipated.  This ensures that the nutrients in the grains and seeds remain intact!  Please note, these granolas are SWEETENED ONLY WITH MICHIGAN HONEY!  There is absolutely no refined sugar in them.  They are both wonderful with milk or yogurt or as part of a trail mix.  Our children love them!  We often have samples of each variety available at market—come have a taste!

OUR NINE WEEKLY VARIETIES:    

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

Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPECIALTY BREAD

Toasted Walnut Batard: (aromatic toasted walnuts lend a lovely nuttiness and a purple hue to this versatile batard) $6.50

Pastries available for Saturday:

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Lovely Lemon Scones

(All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter)

Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* (Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!)

 Orange Deep Mud Brownies  $3.00 The original Deep Mud Brownie infused with dried, candied orange.

Mrs. Moose’s Wangdangdoodlers $2.25 each-Chunks of chocolate and walnuts give this cookie texture into which one can sink their teeth with great fervor.

Pecan Maple Oaties $2.25 each- Made with Real Michigan Maple Syrup, Pecans, and organic raisins

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

Hilde and Charlie Muller

 

Dancing Goat Creamery of Byron Center

Andrea will be back this week with more fresh Goat Cheese (chevre) and Cream Cheese.  Be sure to try some of our customer favorites: Red Pepper Spring Roll, Honey Orange, Black Pepper and Herbs de Provence!

Grassfield’s Cheese of Coopersville

We’ll be at market this week with our certified organic Dutch Style gouda’s & cheddars.

 

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart

Garden

Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes, tender green beans, peppers, beets & greens!

Farm

Fresh Pasture Raised Chicken.

Spice Rub Chicken all parts lots available!

Farm Fresh Eggs!!

Fresh flower bouquets !!

Bakery

Fresh Breads include ciabatta, 3 seed and multigrain rolls!  Try our

signature rolls for lunch as a sandwich or with dinner.

All Varieties of the Breakfast Cookies.

Blueberry Muffins, Morning Glory Muffins, Maple Muffins and more….

Fresh Quiches and Turnovers– these will be in the cooler.

Organic Chocolate Brownies

Cinnamon Rolls are back!!

Hope to see you there we will have lots to choose from.. Thanks!

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Hart

Fresh & Frozen. Pastured Chicken-Cornish Cross & Freedom Rangers. Chickens rotated daily getting up to 20% of their diet from grass.

Chicken feet! Make some healthy stock.

Pastured Pork. We are currently out, with more coming in about 2 weeks.

Order forms are available for pork halves & wholes and whole chicken. Take advantage of a good discount when you preorder.

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

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

Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake

Pretty, Practical & Organic products for the home
Michigan Beeswax candles natural, bright, clean and long burning,
Certified Organic Soap- Great selection of all the favorites including Lemongrass Tea, Oats & Spice &
Lavender and Rows and Furrows Gardeners soap with ground coffee and almonds for summer.
Gift boxes/w card for organic soap
Organic Lavender Dryer Bags for lavender field fresh sheets and towels (great for closets and drawers too)
Organza, embroidered, and hand colored organic Lavender Sachets

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
 Tate Luchies  will be back next week. The Luchies have been producing wonderful maple syrup & honey for over 8 years on their farm. Raw, minimally heated Honey is harvested from bees foraging on wild flowers near the farm and Maple Syrup is made in early spring from 1000 taps on the 50 acre farm.

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Mike from Shady Side Farm will not be at market again until Saturday, August 18th.

 

Last but not least

 

Friends of the Market

Big Sweetwater Hugs & Thanks! To two new Friends of the Market, Annoesjka Steinman & Nana Kratochvil!

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Double Up Food Bucks 2012!

Thanks to a grant received from the Fair Food Network and others, Sweetwater will be offering Double Up Food Bucks to anyone using a Bridge Card at our market from June 2nd through November.  Click here to see how it works: http://sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/ffn_dufb-2012-faq-customer.pdf

New! Sweetwater OrganiCorps!

If you support the mission of Sweetwater and have some time to help us extend our organic message into the community please stop by the Market Managers booth this Saturday and sign up for a variety of volunteer positions! We need help with market surveys, Double Up Food Buck promotions and much more!

 

Have a great weekend, hope to see you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

We are a BRIDGE CARD Double Up Foods Bucks 2012 market!

 

Heirloom Tomatoes! Blueberries! Taste the Organic Difference!

Published on by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?
Come sample this tasty organic salsa fresca!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, July 28th, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We are a 2012 Double Up Food Bucks Market!

Note: Please, please please! If you know of a family that could benefit from this program please pass this newsletter email on to them! This Saturday we will once again have a special gift bag for the first 10 new Bridge Card Customers! Includes a market tote, Kid Approved Cookbook, cutting board, veggie scrubber, and a $5.00 Sweetwater Gift Card to spend on anything at the market!

New Vendor of Certified Organic Blueberries!

We add a new vendor this week: Wind Dancer Farms!

At this week’s market:

 

Wind Dancer Farms of West Olive

Wind Dancer Farms is a second generation family farm located in the heart of farm country in the Grand Haven area. Richard and Judy Rant began farming 30 years ago. When Richard passed away  son RJ got involved and began to turn the farm towards organic farming methods. The blueberry production was certified organic in 2010. Today, daughter Megan Wilson has also gotten involved, helping to bring the berries to market. Says Megan, “We decided to become organic when we recognized that for us to be healthy, we knew we needed to grow healthy, strong plants.  When you feed beneficial food to your soil, the soil then feeds the plants healthy food and the plants produce nutrient enriched blueberries for people to eat. ” We couldn’t agree more, Megan!

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll be at market with pickles, cukes,  kales,  garlic,  potatoes, basil, scallions, summer squash, and okra!

 

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Mike from Shady Side Farm will be at market Saturday with certified organic black turtle and pinto beans. Here’s a great summer salad that uses black beans:

 

Mediterranean Black Bean Salad

3-4 cups black beans (cooked previously)*

1/2 cup sliced green onions

1 large tomato, seeded and diced

1 stalk celery, diced

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

1 Tbsp. fresh mint, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried mint)

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

a dash of Tabasco sauce

1 tsp. cumin

salt and pepper to taste

Drain and rinse black beans. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, refrigerating for at least 1 hour (better if left overnight) to combine flavors.

*Soak black beans overnight. The next day, cook in heavy pot for about two hours, or until tender. Midway through cooking, add onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper to taste. Best idea: soak/cook a large quantity of beans and freeze with liquid in 1 or 2 cup batches for use when a recipe calls for canned beans.

Mike will also have his wool products along–felting kits, roving for felting or spinning, yarn, dryer balls, socks and handwoven rag rugs.

Chickadee Creek of Nunica

We’ll be at the market with Zucchini, summer squash, carrots, cucumbers (slicing and pickling) and chicken eggs.

 

Maple Moon Farm of Hart

We have tomatoes! Cucumbers, squash, pickles, purple beans, wax beans, cabbage, carrots, basil, fresh and dried herbs and herbal teas.

 

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

Calling all Brat Lovers! Where else can you get this kind of selection of brats, not to mention produced from pasture raised animals in your own area? Along with our “regular” brats we will have OBERON, APPLE-SMOKED, & LAMB BRATS!

BEEF
Steaks: Ribeye & Top Sirloin for the grill!

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

CHICKEN

Chicken Patties, Regular or BBQ, 1#/ 4 pr pkg

Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless.

Chicken Leg Quarters

Chicken Deli Lunch Slices are back!

PORK
Pork Tenderloin is back!

We now offer Breakfast Sausage 3 ways: Patties, Links and Bulk 1# pkg!

Bacon: Choose from Hickory or Apple Smoked.

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Two Deli Lunchmeat choices: Chicken Deli & Ham Deli!

Chicago Style Hotdogs! No nitrates, no fillers – just  100%  pastured meats!

Chorizo 1/2lb pkg
EGGS No soy in chicken feed. Large. $3.25 a dozen. Jumbo or medium by pre-order only.

PRE-ORDERS. Sign up to be on the Pre Order reminder list here: dijaan1@charter.net or at the market. On Sunday you will receive a reminder and you’ll have until 9am Tuesday to put your order in. Once placed, all you have to do is come to the market anytime on Saturday and pick it up!

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

Come see Nic and Carolyn – they are running the Market table on their own this week!

We now have the ability to take PROJECT FRESH coupons as well as credit cards at Sweetwater Market!

VEGGIES ~ Want bulk kale or chard?  Order it ahead of time for a reduced price.  Sunflowers! Beet Thinnings, Lettuce Salad Mix, Tomatillos! Garlic, Carrots! Broccoli,  Cucumbers and pickles, Mesclun Spicy Salad Mix, Scallions, Onions and Summer Squash! Raddicchio. Kale and Chard,  Fresh Basil and Parsley; Dill in quantity for making pickles.  New Red Potatoes. Maybe some other veggies after we pick for CSA Shares – CSA gets our best variety!

BEEF ~  Pre-orders accepted.  Email me for a price list. Please email or call by 5pm on Friday.

Other cuts available this week:

  • We have lean Ground Beef!
  • Chuck Roasts
  • Bone-In Rib Steaks
  • Boneless Tenderloin Steaks
  • Cubed Swiss Steak, Stew Meat & Short Ribs
  • Tongue
  • Soup Bones

Our steers and cows are on pasture, and happy!

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL.

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

 

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart

Garden

Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes, tender green beans, peppers, beets & greens!

Farm

Fresh Pasture Raised Chicken.

Spice Rub Chicken all parts lots available!

Farm Fresh Eggs!!

Fresh flower bouquets !!

Bakery

Fresh Breads include ciabatta, 3 seed and multigrain rolls!  Try our

signature rolls for lunch as a sandwich or with dinner.

All Varieties of the Breakfast Cookies.

Blueberry Muffins, Morning Glory Muffins, Maple Muffins and more….

Fresh Quiches and Turnovers– these will be in the cooler.

Organic Chocolate Brownies

Cinnamon Rolls are back!!

Hope to see you there we will have lots to choose from.. Thanks!

Dancing Goat Creamery of Byron Center

Andrea will be back this week with more fresh Goat Cheese (chevre) and Cream Cheese.  Be sure to try some of our customer favorites: Red Pepper Spring Roll, Honey Orange, Black Pepper and Herbs de Provence!

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Hart

Introducing Freedom Ranger!. Meat chickens with origins in Brittany & Burgundy France. In the 1960s the genetic stock was derived from heritage breeds to meet the standards of the French Label Rouge Free Range program. These chickens are born grazers, foraging for up to 30% or more of their diet. Whole & cuts available.

Fresh & Frozen. Pastured Chicken-Cornish Cross. Chickens rotated daily getting up to 20% of their diet from grass.

Chicken feet! Make some healthy stock.

Pastured Pork. We are currently out, with more coming in about 2 weeks.

Order forms are available for pork halves & wholes and whole chicken. Take advantage of a good discount when you preorder.

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

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

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Doug & Tate Luchies have been producing wonderful maple syrup & honey for over 8 years on their farm. Raw, minimally heated Honey is harvested from bees foraging on wild flowers near the farm and Maple Syrup is made in early spring from 1000 taps on the 50 acre farm.

Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake

Pretty, Practical & Organic products for the home
Michigan Beeswax candles natural, bright, clean and long burning,
Certified Organic Soap- Great selection of all the favorites including Lemongrass Tea, Oats & Spice &
Lavender and Rows and Furrows Gardeners soap with ground coffee and almonds for summer.
Gift boxes/w card for organic soap
Organic Lavender Dryer Bags for lavender field fresh sheets and towels (great for closets and drawers too)
Organza, embroidered, and hand colored organic Lavender Sachets

Happy Goat of Allendale

Happy Goat will have plenty of Handmade-100 % Natural products for you this Saturday!
Handmade Bath/Shower bars-scented with various essential oils and unscented. Gentle soap for healthier skin.
Shampoo/Body bars-both scented with essential oils and unscented. These are super sudsy! You’ll love the convenience!
Dog Shampoo Bars-you gotta pamper the pooch too!  These easy sudsing bars will leave your dog soft & clean.
Liquid Hand  Soap with Goat Milk -8oz Pumps & 18 oz Refill Bottles. Scented & Unscented.  Even the non-fragrance soap smells great!
Mason Jar Pumps-fill with our Handmade Liquid Hand Soap with Goat Milk or your own soaps and lotions.
Our products are handmade in our home with goat milk from our own goats.
Be a Happy Goat Facebook Fan to stay updated with what soaps are being made, what the goats are up to and which sales we will be at.
Contact:  happygoatsoap@yahoo.com
Shop Online:  loveHAPPYGOATsoap.etsy.com

Ed’s Farm of Spring Lake

Ed will return next week. Thanks

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

We’re on break until August 1. See you soon!

 

Last but not least

 

Friends of the Market

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Double Up Food Bucks 2012!

Thanks to a grant received from the Fair Food Network and others, Sweetwater will be offering Double Up Food Bucks to anyone using a Bridge Card at our market from June 2nd through November.  Click here to see how it works: http://sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/ffn_dufb-2012-faq-customer.pdf

New! Sweetwater OrganiCorps!

If you support the mission of Sweetwater and have some time to help us extend our organic message into the community please stop by the Market Managers booth this Saturday and sign up for a variety of volunteer positions! We need help with market surveys, Double Up Food Buck promotions and much more!

 

Have a great weekend, hope to see you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

We are a BRIDGE CARD Double Up Foods Bucks 2012 market!

Certified Organic Blueberries Return!

Published on by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?
Blueberry Heritage Farm returns!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, July 21st, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We are a 2012 Double Up Food Bucks Market!

Note: Please, please please! If you know of a family that could benefit from this program please pass this newsletter email on to them! This Saturday we will once again have a special gift bag for the first 10 new Bridge Card Customers! Includes a market tote, Kid Approved Cookbook, cutting board, veggie scrubber, and a $5.00 Sweetwater Gift Card to spend on anything at the market!

One more week of Certified Organic Blueberries!

 

At this week’s market:

 

Blueberry Heritage Farm of Holland

Lydia LaCroix tells us that she can guarantee more blueberries this week, but with the last day’s  rain slowing down picking (can’t pick wet berries) she doesn’t know the exact quantity. Translation: If you want blueberries come early!

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Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll be at market with our CSA shares as well as pickles, cukes,  kales,  garlic,  potatoes, basil, scallions, summer squash, and okra!

 

Chickadee Creek of Nunica

We’ll be at the market with heirloom zucchini, summer squash, slicing cucumbers, and pickling cucumbers.

 

Maple Moon Farm of Hart

This week we will have TOMATOES!! Come early to get the best choice to go with your Laughing Tree bread and Creswick bacon!

Have you tried a Tromboncino summer squash yet? Stop and talk to Mike about what makes these summer squash special.

Our wax beans and purple beans are coming on strong. Carrots are available we have a golden cooking carrot as well as some fresh Danvers.

Our garlic is harvested and curing. We will bring some fresh uncured garlic that you can use now or finish curing for later use. Fresh onions red and yellow.

Come see our fresh herb selection. Basil! We will have basil bunches to make pesto. We are running a special on Basil Bunches – see us at market!  Amanda also has a new line of herbal teas available!

 

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

Week #2 of BRAT EXTRAVAGANZA!

Enjoy this perfect summer weekend by firing up the grill. Once again we will have OBERON, BLUEBERRY, APPLE-SMOKED, & LAMB BRATS!

BEEF
Steaks: Ribeye & Top Sirloin for the grill!

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

CHICKEN

Chicken Patties, Regular or BBQ, 1#/ 4 pr pkg

Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless.

Chicken Leg Quarters

Chicken Deli Lunch Slices are back!

PORK
Breakfast Sausage Patties!

We now offer Breakfast Sausage 3 ways: Patties, Links and Bulk 1# pkg!

Pork Tenderloin is back!

Bacon: Choose from Hickory or Apple Smoked.

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Two Deli Lunchmeat choices: Chicken Deli & Ham Deli!

Chicago Style Hotdogs! No nitrates, no fillers – just  100%  pastured meats!

Snack Sticks Jalepeno Cheddar!

Chorizo 1/2lb pkg
EGGS No soy in chicken feed. Large. $3.25 a dozen. Jumbo or medium by pre-order only.

PRE-ORDERS. Sign up to be on the Pre Order reminder list here: dijaan1@charter.net or at the market. On Sunday you will receive a reminder and you’ll have until midnight Monday to put your order in. Once placed, all you have to do is come to the market anytime on Saturday and pick it up!

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

We now have the ability to take PROJECT FRESH coupons as well as credit cards at Sweetwater Market!

VEGGIES ~ Want bulk kale or chard?  Order it ahead of time for a reduced price.  Sunflowers! Broccoli,  Cucumbers and pickles, Beets, Scallions and Summer Squash! Raddicchio. Kale and Chard,  Fresh Basil and Parsley; Dill in quantity for making pickles.  New Red Potatoes. Onions. Mesclun Spicy Greens Mix. Maybe some other veggies after we pick for CSA Shares – CSA gets our best variety!

BEEF ~  Pre-orders accepted.  Email me for a price list. Please email or call by 5pm on Friday.

Other cuts available this week:

  • We have lean Ground Beef!
  • Chuck Roasts
  • Bone-In Porterhouse, Tbone, and Rib Steaks
  • Boneless Tenderloin and Sirloin Steaks
  • Cubed Swiss Steak, Round Steak, Stew Meat & Short Ribs
  • Liver, Tongue
  • Soup Bones

Our steers and cows are on pasture, and happy!

 ORGANIC OLIVE OIL.

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

 

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

West Michigan’s ONLY Brick Oven Solar Powered Bakery!

*NEW PRE-ORDER INFORMATION*

We are taking pre-orders again for pickup at all of our sales locations for quantities of:

Five (5) or more loaves of bread

Ten (10) or more pastries.

PLEASE send us an email charlie@laughingtreebakery.com (or call 231-873-9820) by Tuesday at 6pm

More information at our Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laughing-Tree-Brick-Oven-Bakery/135813859786385?ref=ts

HAVE YOU TRIED OUR GRANOLA LATELY?  Choose from: Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey).

Baked in our wood-fired brick oven several days after the intense bread-baking heat has dissipated.  This ensures that the nutrients in the grains and seeds remain intact!  Please note, these granolas are SWEETENED ONLY WITH MICHIGAN HONEY!  There is absolutely no refined sugar in them.  They are both wonderful with milk or yogurt or as part of a trail mix.  Our children love them!  We often have samples of each variety available at market—come have a taste!

OUR NINE WEEKLY VARIETIES:    

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

Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPECIALTY BREAD

Rosemary Round:  (Local, freshly chopped rosemary transforms our light wheat bread into something altogether new) $5.50

Pastries available for Saturday:

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Pecan Date Scones

All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter.

 Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!

Michigan Cherry Deep Mud Brownies  $3.00 The original Deep Mud Brownie infused with dried oranges & zest.

Hilltoppers  Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger  $2.25 each.

 Expedition Cookies– The kitchen sink including bits of chocolate, coconut, and raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour.   $2.25 each

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

Hilde and Charlie Muller

 

Dancing Goat Creamery of Byron Center

Andrea will be back this week with more fresh Goat Cheese (chevre) and Cream Cheese.  Be sure to try some of our customer favorites: Red Pepper Spring Roll, Honey Orange, Black Pepper and Herbs de Provence!

 

Grassfield’s Cheese of Coopersville

We’ll be at market this week with our certified organic Dutch Style gouda’s & cheddars. Try our Gouda with Dill, Gouda with Chili, Lamont Cheddar, or Edam!

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Hart

Introducing Freedom Ranger!. Meat chickens with origins in Brittany & Burgundy France. In the 1960s the genetic stock was derived from heritage breeds to meet the standards of the French Label Rouge Free Range program. These chickens are born grazers, foraging for up to 30% or more of their diet. Whole & cuts available.

Fresh & Frozen. Pastured Chicken-Cornish Cross. Chickens rotated daily getting up to 20% of their diet from grass.

Chicken feet! Make some healthy stock.

Pastured Pork. We are currently out, with more coming in about 2 weeks.

Order forms are available for pork halves & wholes and whole chicken. Take advantage of a good discount when you preorder.

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

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

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery
HOOPHOUSE OFFERINGS
We’ll have lots of garden veggies.
PASTURE RAISED CHICKEN
Try our delicious pasture raised chicken on the grill.
BAKERY OFFERINGS
Lots of fresh veggies = great baked goods.
Join us for a FARM TO TABLE DINNER !  Enjoy a tour of our farm and a
delicious dinner made with fresh food grown here on Liberty Family
Farm.
Ed’s Farm of Spring Lake

Ed Bisacky is a new farmer who is farming on several acres of the family land he grew up on in Spring Lake. Though the land hasn’t been farmed for years (his grandparents were farmers) he has been busy clearing the brush & scrub and has the good fortune of having wonderful soil to work with.

 

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Tate Luchies will return next week with maple syrup & honey .

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Mike will not be at market this week, however we appreciate your business and your continued prayers and good wishes for rain for our crops.  We got nearly a half-inch in the last rainstorm – not enough but we’re grateful for it!

Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake

We’ll be back next week, thanks!

Last but not least

 

Friends of the Market

Thanks & Big Sweetwater Hugs to Lee Henderson & Kate Heineman for renewing their Friend of the Market contribution!

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

Double Up Food Bucks 2012!

Thanks to a grant received from the Fair Food Network and others, Sweetwater will be offering Double Up Food Bucks to anyone using a Bridge Card at our market from June 2nd through November.  Click here to see how it works: http://sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/ffn_dufb-2012-faq-customer.pdf

New! Sweetwater OrganiCorps!

If you support the mission of Sweetwater and have some time to help us extend our organic message into the community please stop by the Market Managers booth this Saturday and sign up for a variety of volunteer positions! We need help with market surveys, Double Up Food Buck promotions and much more!

 

Have a great weekend, hope to see you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

We are a BRIDGE CARD Double Up Foods Bucks 2012 market!

Blueberry season is here!

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Organic Blueberries!!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, July 14th, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We are a 2012 Double Up Food Bucks Market!

Note: Please, please please! If you know of a family that could benefit from this program please pass this newsletter email on to them! This Saturday we will once again have a special gift bag for the first 10 new Bridge Card Customers! Includes a market tote, Kid Approved Cookbook, cutting board, veggie scrubber, and a $5.00 Sweetwater Gift Card to spend on anything at the market!

At this week’s market:

 

Blueberry Heritage Farm of Holland

We  welcome back Heritage Farm & Lydia LaCroix. Lydia thinks she will have enough either Jewel or Patriot berries for at least several markets but if you want to be sure to get some come this week!

 

New Vendor!

Ed’s Farm of Spring Lake

Ed Bisacky is a new farmer who is farming on several acres of the family land he grew up on in Spring Lake. Though the land hasn’t been farmed for years (his grandparents were farmers) he has been busy clearing the brush & scrub and has the good fortune of having wonderful soil to work with. This week he will bring beets, swiss chard, dino  kale, lettuce and zuccini squash, and assorted herbs.

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll be at market with our CSA shares as well as garlic, kale, okra, cucumbers and pickles, basil, summer squash, potatoes. See you there!

 

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Mike from Shady Side Farm will be at market this week with his certified organic dry beans and wool products. Lona’s been weaving, and Mike will have several new rugs along this week. We appreciate your business and your continued prayers and good wishes for rain for our crops.

 

Chickadee Creek of Nunica

We’ll be at the market with eggs, a lot of squash, zucchini, slicing cucumbers, pickling cucumbers, and possibly some okra.

 

Maple Moon Farm of Hart

We’re back, and we have TOMATOES! Cucumbers! Trombocino summer squash!  Kale, garlic, green beans, peas, carrots, large bunches of basil, and a variety of fresh herbs.  We also have herbal teas, grown and blended on our farm.

 

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

BRAT EXTRAVAGANZA!

Just in time for another week of “too hot to cook indoors”: we have OBERON, BLUEBERRY, APPLE-SMOKED, & LAMB BRATS!

BEEF
Steaks: Ribeye & Top Sirloin for the grill!

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

CHICKEN

Chicken Patties, Regular or BBQ, 1#/ 4 pr pkg

Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless.

Chicken Leg Quarters

Chicken Deli Lunch Slices (out this week,  more next week)

PORK
New this week: Breakfast Sausage Patties!

We now offer Breakfast Sausage 3 ways: Patties, Links and Bulk 1# pkg!

Pork Tenderloin is back!

Bacon: Choose from Hickory or Apple Smoked.

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Ham Deli Lunch slices

Chicken Deli Lunch slices (out this week, back next week)

Chicago Style Hotdogs! No nitrates, no fillers – just  100%  pastured meats!

Snack Sticks Jalepeno Cheddar!

Chorizo 1/2lb pkg
EGGS No soy in chicken feed. Large. $3.25 a dozen. Jumbo or medium by pre-order only.

PRE-ORDERS. Sign up to be on the Pre Order reminder list here: dijaan1@charter.net or at the market. On Sunday you will receive a reminder and you’ll have until midnight Monday to put your order in. Once placed, all you have to do is come to the market anytime on Saturday and pick it up!

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

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

VEGGIES ~ Want bulk kale or chard?  Order it ahead of time for a reduced price. Broccoli,  Cucumbers, Beets, Peas.  Scallions and Summer Squash! Raddicchio. Kale and Chard,  Fresh Basil and Dill.  New Potatoes.     Maybe some other veggies after we pick for CSA Shares – CSA gets our best variety!

BEEF ~  Pre-orders accepted.  Email me for a price list. Please email or call by 5pm on Friday.

Other cuts available this week:

  • We have lean Ground Beef!
  • Chuck and English Roasts
  • Bone-In Porterhouse, Tbone, and Rib Steaks
  • Boneless Tenderloin and Sirloin Steaks
  • Cubed Swiss Steak, Round Steak, Stew Meat & Short Ribs
  • Liver, Tongue
  • Soup Bones

Our steers and cows are on pasture, and happy!

 ORGANIC OLIVE OIL.

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

 

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

West Michigan’s ONLY Brick Oven Solar Powered Bakery!

*NEW PRE-ORDER INFORMATION*

We are taking pre-orders again for pickup at all of our sales locations for quantities of:

Five (5) or more loaves of bread

Ten (10) or more pastries.

PLEASE send us an email charlie@laughingtreebakery.com (or call 231-873-9820) by Tuesday at 6pm

More information at our Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laughing-Tree-Brick-Oven-Bakery/135813859786385?ref=ts

HAVE YOU TRIED OUR GRANOLA LATELY?  Choose from: Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey).

Baked in our wood-fired brick oven several days after the intense bread-baking heat has dissipated.  This ensures that the nutrients in the grains and seeds remain intact!  Please note, these granolas are SWEETENED ONLY WITH MICHIGAN HONEY!  There is absolutely no refined sugar in them.  They are both wonderful with milk or yogurt or as part of a trail mix.  Our children love them!  We often have samples of each variety available at market—come have a taste!

OUR NINE WEEKLY VARIETIES:    

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

Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPECIALTY BREAD

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

Pastries available for Saturday:

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Pecan Date Scones

All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter.

 Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!

Orange Deep Mud Brownies  $3.00 The original Deep Mud Brownie infused with dried oranges & zest.

Hilltoppers  Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger  $2.25 each.

Treehuggers The one and only quarter pound peanut buttery original.  $2.25 each.

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

Hilde and Charlie Muller

 

Dancing Goat Creamery of Byron Center

Andrea will be back this week with more fresh Goat Cheese (chevre) and Cream Cheese.  Be sure to try some of our customer favorites: Red Pepper Spring Roll, Honey Orange, Black Pepper and Herbs de Provence!

 

Grassfield’s Cheese of Coopersville

We’ll be at market this week with our certified organic Dutch Style gouda’s & cheddars.

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery
HOOPHOUSE OFFERINGS
Heirloom tomatoes, Italian flat beans, zucchini and cukes!
GARDEN OFFERINGS
Lots of fresh Red Norland potatoes, beets and swiss chard.
PASTURE RAISED CHICKEN
Try our delicious pasture raised chicken on the grill.
BAKERY OFFERINGS
Lots of fresh veggies = great baked goods.  We have fresh broccoli for
our quiches, beets greens for our pizzettas, zuchinni for great
muffins and more….
NEW! Zucchini Spice Muffins
NEW! Broccoli and Organic Cheddar Quiche
NEW! Beet Green & Scallion Pizzettas
NEW! Blueberry Crumb Cake
NEW! Cranberry Coconut Granola
Veggie Turnovers
Roasted Onion and Ciabatta Bread With Organic Cheddar Cheese
Kale and Onion Quiche  Avail. Gluten Free
Gluten Free Brownies
NEW! Blueberry Crumb Cake Gluten Free
Join us for a FARM TO TABLE DINNER !  Enjoy a tour of our farm and a
delicious dinner made with fresh food grown here on Liberty Family
Farm.
 

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Hart

Introducing Freedom Ranger!. Meat chickens with origins in Brittany & Burgundy France. In the 1960s the genetic stock was derived from heritage breeds to meet the standards of the French Label Rouge Free Range program. These chickens are born grazers, foraging for up to 30% or more of their diet. Whole & cuts available.

Fresh & Frozen. Pastured Chicken-Cornish Cross. Chickens rotated daily getting up to 20% of their diet from grass.

Chicken feet! Make some healthy stock.

Pastured Pork. We are currently out, with more coming in about 2 weeks.

Order forms are available for pork halves & wholes and whole chicken. Take advantage of a good discount when you preorder.

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

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

 

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Doug & Tate Luchies have been producing wonderful maple syrup & honey for over 8 years on their farm. Raw, minimally heated Honey is harvested from bees foraging on wild flowers near the farm and Maple Syrup is made in early spring from 1000 taps on the 50 acre farm.

Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake

Pretty, Practical & Organic products for the home
Michigan Beeswax candles natural, bright, clean and long burning,
Certified Organic Soap- Great selection of all the favorites including Lemongrass Tea, Oats & Spice &
Lavender and Rows and Furrows Gardeners soap with ground coffee and almonds for summer.
Gift boxes/w card for organic soap
Organic Lavender Dryer Bags for lavender field fresh sheets and towels (great for closets and drawers too)
Organza, embroidered, and hand colored organic Lavender Sachets

Last but not least

Sweetwater is a Double Up Food Bucks Market!

Thanks to a grant received from the Fair Food Network and others, Sweetwater will be offering Double Up Food Bucks to anyone using a Bridge Card at our market from June 2nd through November.  Click here to see how it works: http://sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/ffn_dufb-2012-faq-customer.pdf

Friends of the Market

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

New! Sweetwater OrganiCorps!

If you support the mission of Sweetwater and have some time to help us extend our organic message into the community please stop by the Market Managers booth this Saturday and sign up for a variety of volunteer positions! We need help with market surveys, Double Up Food Buck promotions and much more!

 

Have a great weekend, stay cool, hope to see you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

We are a BRIDGE CARD Double Up Foods Bucks 2012 market!

 

 

July comes in like an oven!

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Whew! July comes in like an oven!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, July 7th, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We are a 2012 Double Up Food Bucks Market!

Note: Please, please please! If you know of a family that could benefit from this program please pass this newsletter email on to them! This Saturday we will once again have a special gift bag for the first 10 new Bridge Card Customers! Includes a market tote, Kid Approved Cookbook, cutting board, veggie scrubber, and a $5.00 Sweetwater Gift Card to spend on anything at the market!

At this week’s market:

 New Vendor!

Selestial Soap of Traverse City

“It shouldn’t cost more to live green!”

That’s the idea that led a team with years of experience in the cleaning and laundry business to develop Selestial Soap. They wanted to use environmentally-friendly “green” products that really worked, but didn’t believe that those products should cost extra. After selling Selestial Soap Natural Liquid Laundry Detergent locally and receiving rave reviews, they decided that everyone should have the opportunity to “Save the Planet within Your Budget”.

Selestial Soap is:

• Hypoallergenic • Non-Toxic • Biodegradable • Cost-Efficient • Concentrated • Non-Sudsing • Clean Rinsing • 100% Biodegradable
• Safe for Septic and Grey Water Systems •  Great for Standard or High Efficiency Machines

Selestial Soap’s All-Natural Ingredients contain:

• No Phosphates • No Dyes • No Optical Brighteners • No Petroleum Derivatives

• Scented versions always use Natural Essential Oils, never perfumes.

PRODUCTS SELESTIAL WILL BE BRINGING TO SWEETWATER

50oz Laundry Soap/Citrus, Spring Bouquet, Un-Scented

Selestial  64oz Softening Rinse

Selestial Sun 64oz/Non-Chlorine Bleach

Selestial 32oz Pre-Treat Stain Spray

Scenty Bears/Natural Dryer Sheet Alternative

Selestial  32oz All Purpose Cleaner Disinfects On Contact

I’LL FLY AWAY NATURAL BUG REPELLENT 2oz, 4oz. 8oz

Concentrated Refills 16oz/Citrus, Spring Bouquet, Un-Scented

Soft Bottoms Made Especially For Babies Sensitive Skin Great For Diapers

 

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

New this week:

BLUE BERRY BRATS are BACK!

CHICKEN BBQ PATTIES are BACK!

PRE-ORDER for the best choice! We want to encourage you to pre-order as much as possible, please see below for info on how to sign up.

BEEF
Steaks: Flank, Ribeye & Top Sirloin for the grill!

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

CHICKEN

Chicken Patties, Regular or BBQ, 4 pr pkg

Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless.

Whole Chicken

Chicken Leg Quarters

Chicken Deli Lunch Slices

PORK
New this week: Breakfast Sausage Patties!

We now offer Breakfast Sausage 3 ways: Patties, Links and Bulk 1# pkg!

Pork Tenderloin is back!

Bacon: Choose from Hickory or Apple Smoked.

Country Style Ribs. Super meaty, perfect for barbecue.

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Ham Deli Lunch slices

Chicken Deli Lunch slices

Lamb Brats

Bratwurst

Chicago Style Hotdogs! No nitrates, no fillers – just  100%  pastured meats!

Snack Sticks Regular and Jalepeno Cheddar!

Chorizo 1/2lb pkg
EGGS No soy in chicken feed. Large. $3.25 a dozen. Jumbo or medium by pre-order only.

PRE-ORDERS. Sign up to be on the Pre Order reminder list here: dijaan1@charter.net or at the market. On Sunday you will receive a reminder and you’ll have until midnight Monday to put your order in. Once placed, all you have to do is come to the market anytime on Saturday and pick it up!

 

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart

*NEW PRE-ORDER INFORMATION*

We are taking pre-orders again for pickup at all of our sales locations for quantities of:

Five (5) or more loaves of bread

Ten (10) or more pastries.

PLEASE send us an email charlie@laughingtreebakery.com (or call 231-873-9820) by Tuesday at 6pm

More information at our Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laughing-Tree-Brick-Oven-Bakery/135813859786385?ref=ts

HAVE YOU TRIED OUR GRANOLA LATELY?  We make two different varieties of granola: Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey).

Both of these granolas are baked in our wood-fired brick oven after the intense bread-baking heat has dissipated (after several days).  They are baked at a low temperature to ensure that the nutrients in the grains and seeds remain intact!  Please note, these granolas are SWEETENED ONLY WITH MICHIGAN HONEY!  There is absolutely no refined sugar in them.  They are both wonderful with milk or yogurt or as part of a trail mix.  Our children love them!  We often have samples of each variety available at market—come have a taste!

OUR NINE WEEKLY VARIETIES:    

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

Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPECIALTY BREAD

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

Pastries available for Saturday:

Cranberry Orange Scones

Truly Ginger Scones

Michigan Cherry Scones

Lovely Lemon Poppyseed Scones

All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter.

 Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!

Cherry Deep Mud Brownies  $3.00 The original Deep Mud Brownie infused with dried Michigan cherries.

NEW-Cranberry Expodition Cookie $2.25  The original hearty cookie with cranberries to replace the raisins.

NEW-Mrs. Moose’s Wangdangdoodlers  $2.25  A little Chocolate Chunk and Walnut magic.

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

We are truly honored to bake for you and your families.  We do appreciate all feedback—especially if you feel dissatisfied with either the bread or the service you received—we want to hear about it!  We want a chance to make it right!

Hilde and Charlie Muller

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Hart

Introducing Freedom Ranger!. Meat chickens with origins in Brittany & Burgundy France. In the 1960s the genetic stock was derived from heritage breeds to meet the standards of the French Label Rouge Free Range program. These chickens are born grazers, foraging for up to 30% or more of their diet. Whole & cuts available.

Fresh & Frozen. Pastured Chicken-Cornish Cross. Chickens rotated daily getting up to 20% of their diet from grass.

Chicken feet! Make some healthy stock.

Pastured Pork. We are currently out, with more coming in about 2 weeks.

Order forms are available for pork halves & wholes and whole chicken. Take advantage of a good discount when you preorder.

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

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

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

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

VEGGIES ~ Broccoli, Kohlrabi, Cucumbers, Beets, Peas.  Scallions and Summer Squash! Raddicchio. A lot of Kale and Chard,  Fresh Basil and Dill.  New Potatoes.     Maybe some other veggies after we pick for CSA Shares – CSA gets our best variety!

BEEF ~  Pre-orders accepted.  Email me for a price list. Please email or call by 5pm on Friday.

Other cuts available this week:

  • We have lean Ground Beef!
  • Chuck and English Roasts
  • Bone-In Porterhouse, Tbone, and Rib Steaks
  • Boneless Tenderloin and Sirloin Steaks
  • Cubed Swiss Steak, Round Steak, Stew Meat & Short Ribs
  • Liver, Tongue
  • Soup Bones

Our steers and cows are on pasture, and happy!

 ORGANIC OLIVE OIL.

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

 

Dancing Goat Creamery of Byron Center

Andrea will be back this week with more fresh Goat Cheese (chevre) and Cream Cheese.  Be sure to try some of our customer favorites: Honey Orange, Black Pepper and Herbs de Provence!

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll be at market with our CSA shares as well as Kale, garlic & herbs! See you there!

 

CJ Veggies of Holland

Greens are coming on! Ellen from CJ Veggies will be bringing kale, zuccini, mesclun mix, arugula.

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery

We will be at market with a great supply of baked goods from our bakery, veggies from the hoophouse and meats from the farm!

 

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Doug & Tate Luchies have been producing wonderful maple syrup & honey for over 8 years on their farm. Raw, minimally heated Honey is harvested from bees foraging on wild flowers near the farm and Maple Syrup is made in early spring from 1000 taps on the 50 acre farm.

 

 

Last but not least

 

Double Up Food Bucks 2012!

Thanks to a grant received from the Fair Food Network and others, Sweetwater will be offering Double Up Food Bucks to anyone using a Bridge Card at our market from June 2nd through November.  Click here to see how it works: http://sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/ffn_dufb-2012-faq-customer.pdf

 

Friends of the Market

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

 

New! Sweetwater OrganiCorps!

If you support the mission of Sweetwater and have some time to help us extend our organic message into the community please stop by the Market Managers booth this Saturday and sign up for a variety of volunteer positions! We need help with market surveys, Double Up Food Buck promotions and much more!

 

Have a great weekend, stay cool, hope to see you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

We are a BRIDGE CARD Double Up Foods Bucks 2012 market!

 

Have a Healthy, Humane, Homegrown Fourth of July!

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Fourth of July is just around the corner…do you know where your grill is?

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, June 30th, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We are a 2012 Double Up Food Bucks Market!

This Saturday we will once again have a special gift bag for the first 10 new Bridge Card Customers! Includes a market tote, Kid Approved Cookbook, cutting board, veggie scrubber, and a $5.00 Sweetwater Gift Card to spend on anything at the market!

 At this week’s market:

 

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

PRE-ORDER for the best choice! We want to encourage you to pre-order as much as possible, please see below for info on how to sign up.

BEEF
Steaks: Flank, Ribeye & Top Sirloin for the grill!

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

CHICKEN

Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless.

Whole Chicken

Chicken Leg Quarters

Apple Chicken Sausage Links

Chicken Deli Lunch Slices

PORK
Pork Tenderloin is back!

Bacon: Choose from Hickory or Apple Smoked.

Breakfast Sausage 1lb Bulk & Skinless Links.

Country Style Ribs. Super meaty, perfect for barbecue.

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Ham Deli Lunch slices

Chicken Deli Lunch slices

Moroccan Lamb Sausage Links

Lamb Brats

Bratwurst

Chicago Style Hotdogs! No nitrates, no fillers – just  100%  pastured meats!

Snack Sticks Regular and Jalepeno Cheddar!

Chorizo 1/2lb pkg
EGGS No soy in chicken feed. Large. $3.25 a dozen. Jumbo or medium by pre-order only.

PRE-ORDERS. Sign up to be on the Pre Order reminder list here: dijaan1@charter.net or at the market. On Sunday you will receive a reminder and you’ll have until midnight Monday to put your order in. Once placed, all you have to do is come to the market anytime on Saturday and pick it up!

 

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Our heirloom beans are planted for this season but they could sure use some rain! Say a prayer for some rain soon, will you? In the meantime, Mike will be at market with his certified organic black and pinto beans and wool products. Cook up extra beans in your slow cooker and freeze the cooked beans in can-sized portions for later use in summer salads or dips.

 

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery

TOMATOES!!!!  Yes, the first of the season from the hoophouse.

Cherokee Purple is a delicious heirloom tomato.

Limited supply.  More to come soon…

CUCUMBERS AND ZUCCHINI !!!

Red Potatoes, beets, spinach, chard, and kale.

FRESH PASTURE RAISED CHICKEN.

TRY OUR GARLIC & BASIL SPICE RUB CHICKEN.

Parts for the grill and whole chickens.

FRESH EGGS

FROM THE BAKERY

New!  Bollio rolls a delicious roll with  a crusty outer layer and

tender inside.  Great for slider hamburger rolls.

Quiches reg. and gluten free

Galettes

New! Zucchini Muffins

Blueberry Mufffins

Organic Brownies

Pizzettas

Breakfast Cookies

New!  Vegan Cookies.

Chocolate  Bundt Cakes and more..

Lots of great tasting baked goodies for the holiday!!

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

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

VEGGIES ~ Broccoli!  Scallions and Summer Squash! Raddicchio. Red & Green cabbage. A lot of Kale, Head Lettuce, Spicy Salad Mix, Chard,  Fresh Basil, Dill, Oregano;  Beets, Turnips,  Daikon Radishes. Maybe some other veggies after we pick for CSA Shares – CSA gets our best variety!

BEEF ~  Pre-orders accepted.  Email me for a price list. Please email or call by 5pm on Friday.

Other cuts available this week:

  • We have lean Ground Beef!
  • Chuck and English Roasts
  • Bone-In Porterhouse, Tbone, and Rib Steaks
  • Boneless Tenderloin and Sirloin Steaks
  • Cubed Swiss Steak, Round Steak, Stew Meat & Short Ribs
  • Liver, Tongue
  • Soup Bones & Oxtails

Our steers and cows are on pasture, and happy!

New Shipment:  ORGANIC OLIVE OIL.

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

 

Dancing Goat Creamery of Byron Center

Andrea will be back this week with more fresh Goat Cheese (chevre) and Cream Cheese.  Be sure to try some of our customer favorites: Honey Orange, Black Pepper and Herbs de Provence!

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll have  lettuce, garlic scapes, green garlic or baby garlic, herbs and mixed baby kale.

 

CJ Veggies of Holland

CJ Veggies will be attending for the first time this Saturday and will bring a variety of fresh produce from their farm.

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Hart

Fresh Pastured Chicken. Chickens rotated daily getting up to 20% of their diet from grass. Some frozen available.

New this week! Chicken feet! Make some healthy stock.

Pastured Pork. We’ll have thick cut pork chops,  smoked hams, pork steaks, pork roasts and ground pork.

Order forms are available for pork halves & wholes and whole chicken. Take advantage of a good discount when you preorder.

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

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

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

Our thanks again for all those who came out on Saturday to stores and markets to purchase our baked goods.  While we are still not taking preorders we are pleased to offer the following bread and pastries for this coming weekend:

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

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastries for Saturday’s Market:  We will be baking our Lemon Poppy Scones, Cranberry Orange Scones, Truly Ginger Scones, Michigan Cherry Scones, Deep Mud Brownies, Cherry Mud Brownies, Expedition Cookies, Hilltopper Ginger Molasses Cookies.

Hilde and Charlie Muller

 

The Local Epicurean of Grand Rapids
The Local Epicurean is a producer of Hand Made Organic Pasta using the ancient Roman method for an egg noodle.  We also produce seven Gluten Free pastas as well as twelve Vegan Pastas with our line of seventy- five pastas, half of which change with the seasons.
Our production facility and storefront are in Eastown, a community of Grand Rapids where we also make organic sauces and organic hand churned organic butter for our pasta butter sauces.
This week we will bring a selection of our pastas, including Squash Blossom and Morel.
 

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Doug & Tate Luchies have been producing wonderful maple syrup & honey for over 8 years on their farm. Raw, minimally heated Honey is harvested from bees foraging on wild flowers near the farm and Maple Syrup is made in early spring from 1000 taps on the 50 acre farm.

Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake

Pretty, Practical & Organic products for the home!
    Michigan Beeswax candles natural, bright, clean and long burning,
Certified Organic Soap- Great selection of all the favorites including Lemongrass Tea, Oats & Spice &

Lavender and Rows and Furrows Gardeners soap with ground coffee and almonds for summer.

Gift boxes/w card for organic soap
Organic Lavender Sachets

Carriage House Gardens

Kim Coston will return this week with more of her artistic seasonal herbal-floral bouquets from the garden: lavender, sage, hydrangea and more!

Last but not least

Double Up Food Bucks 2012!

Thanks to a grant received from the Fair Food Network and others, Sweetwater will be offering Double Up Food Bucks to anyone using a Bridge Card at our market from June 2nd through November.  Click here to see how it works: http://sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/ffn_dufb-2012-faq-customer.pdf

Friends of the Market

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

New! Sweetwater OrganiCorps!

If you support the mission of Sweetwater and have some time to help us extend our organic message into the community please stop by the Market Managers booth this Saturday and sign up for a variety of volunteer positions! We need help with market surveys, Double Up Food Buck promotions and much more!

 

Have a great weekend, stay cool, hope to see you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

We are a BRIDGE CARD Double Up Foods Bucks 2012 market!

 

It’s Official: Summer is here and it’s time to grill!

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

At Sweetwater you’ll find the best selection of locally raised pastured beef, pork, chicken & lamb anywhere in West Michigan!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, June 23rd, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We are a 2012 Double Up Food Bucks Market!

This Saturday we will once again have a special gift bag for the first 10 new Bridge Card Customers! Includes a market tote, Kid Approved Cookbook, cutting board, veggie scrubber, and a $5.00 Sweetwater Gift Card to spend on anything at the market!

 At this week’s market:

 Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Hart

Fresh Pastured Chicken. Chickens rotated daily getting up to 20% of their diet from grass. Some frozen available.

New this week! Chicken feet! Make some healthy stock.

Pastured Pork. We’ll have thick cut pork chops,  smoked hams, pork steaks, pork roasts and ground pork.

Order forms are available for pork halves & wholes and whole chicken. Take advantage of a good discount when you preorder.

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

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

 

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Mike will be at market with his certified organic black and pinto beans and wool products. Cook up extra beans in your slow cooker and freeze the cooked beans in can-sized portions for later use in summer salads or dips.

 

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery

FROM THE GARDEN

Lots of Spinach, kale, chard, and lettuce heads!!!

FROM THE PASTURES

Try our Garlic Basil Spice Rub chicken.

All parts available!!!!

Whole Birds available

BAKERY OFFERINGS

Fresh Quiche made with organic cheddar and fresh greens!

Pizzettas made with fresh scallions from the garden .

Blueberry Crumb Muffins

Strawberry Muffins

Organic Chocolate Brownies

Gluten Free Brownies

Veggie Turnovers

Ciabatta With Roasted onions and Organic Cheddar

Scones and more…..

Gluten Free Quiches

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

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

VEGGIES ~ Broccoli! Snow Peas! A lot of Kale, Head Lettuce, Spinach, Lettuce Mix, Chard,  Fresh Basil, Dill, Oregano, Cilantro, Lavender Sprigs;   Turnips?  Daikon Radishes? Maybe some other veggies after we pick for CSA Shares – CSA gets our best variety!

BEEF ~  Pre-orders accepted.  Email me for a price list. Please email or call by 5pm on Friday.

BEEF SALE:   Beef Hearts are $2 per lb.

Other cuts available this week:

  • We have lean Ground Beef!
  • Chuck, English and Arm Roasts
  • Bone-In Porterhouse, Tbone, and Rib Steaks
  • Boneless Tenderloin and Sirloin Steaks
  • Cubed Swiss Steak, Round Steak, Stew Meat & Short Ribs
  • Heart, Liver, Tongue

Our steers and cows are on pasture, and happy!

We are out of  ORGANIC OLIVE OIL for a week or two.

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

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

We’ll have our mixed flock eggs, radishes and some transplants.

 

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

PRE-ORDER for the best choice! We want to encourage you to pre-order as much as possible, please see below for info on how to sign up.

BEEF
Steaks: Flank, Ribeye & Top Sirloin for the grill!

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

CHICKEN

Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless.

Whole Chicken

Chicken Leg Quarters

Apple Chicken Sausage Links

Chicken Deli Lunch Slices

PORK
Pork Tenderloin is back!

Bacon: Choose from Hickory or Apple Smoked.

Breakfast Sausage 1lb Bulk & Skinless Links.

Country Style Ribs. Super meaty, perfect for barbecue.

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Ham Deli Lunch slices

Chicken Deli Lunch slices

Moroccan Lamb Sausage Links

Lamb Brats

Bratwurst

Chicago Style Hotdogs! Feed ’em to the kids with confidence! No nitrates, no fillers – just  100%  pastured meats!

Snack Sticks Perfect protein snack on the go. 4 meaty sticks per pkg.

Chorizo 1/2lb pkg
EGGS No soy in chicken feed. Large. $3.25 a dozen. Jumbo or medium by pre-order only.

PRE-ORDERS. Sign up to be on the Pre Order reminder list here: dijaan1@charter.net or at the market. On Sunday you will receive a reminder and you’ll have until midnight Monday to put your order in. Once placed, all you have to do is come to the market anytime on Saturday and pick it up!

 

Harmony Gardens of Montague

If you still have places in your garden crying out for another tomato plant, I’ll be bringing the last of this year’s transplants this week. Plus parsley & basil.

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

Our thanks again for all those who came out on Saturday to stores and markets to purchase our baked goods.  While we are still not taking preorders we are pleased to offer the following bread and pastries for this coming weekend:

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

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastries for Saturday’s Market:  We will be baking our Lemon Poppy Scones, Cranberry Orange Scones, Truly Ginger Scones, Michigan Cherry Scones, Deep Mud Brownies, Cherry Mud Brownies, Expedition Cookies, Hilltopper Ginger Molasses Cookies.

Hilde and Charlie Muller

 

Last but not least

 

Double Up Food Bucks 2012!

Thanks to a grant received from the Fair Food Network and others, Sweetwater will be offering Double Up Food Bucks to anyone using a Bridge Card at our market from June 2nd through November.  Click here to see how it works: http://sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/ffn_dufb-2012-faq-customer.pdf

 

Friends of the Market

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

 

New! Sweetwater OrganiCorps!

If you support the mission of Sweetwater and have some time to help us extend our organic message into the community please stop by the Market Managers booth this Saturday and sign up for a variety of volunteer positions! We need help with market surveys, Double Up Food Buck promotions and much more!

 

Have a great weekend, stay cool, hope to see you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

We are a BRIDGE CARD Double Up Foods Bucks 2012 market!

More Organic Strawberries! New Vendor! DUFB Week #3!

Published on by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?
Ware Farm Certified Organic Strawberries!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, June 16th, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

Week #3 of Double Up Food Bucks!

This Saturday we once again will have a special gift bag for the first 10 new Bridge Card Customers! Includes a market tote, Kid Approved Cookbook, cutting board, veggie scrubber, and a $5.00 Sweetwater Gift Card to spend on anything at the market!

 

At this week’s market:

 

New!

The Ware Farm of Bear Lake

Strawberries! We SO appreciate the Ware Farm traveling the distance to bring us the best strawberries in West Michigan! Certified Organic for over a decade now, Bernie & Sandee Ware have always specialized in Heirloom varieties of strawberries, happy that they are able to offer fruit that is safe for people, kids and the planet!

This week John will be bringing Jewel strawberries – please come early if you want some!

Another option, for those who want to go traveling, is the Ware Farm U-Pick. Visit their Facebook page for details. http://www.facebook.com/ware.farm?ref=ts

 

New!

Happy Goat of Allendale

Charity Doornbos, owner and goat milk soapmaker, purchased her first goats in 2008 as pets and then decided to make soap soon after. Four years later she is still making goat milk soap and loving it.  To continue to grow and improve she  traveled to Maine for Goat School in 2010 and to Oregon for a Soap Convention in May 2012.

Charity makes small batches of soap with the cold process method.  She will have these 100% natural bath/shower bars with her on Saturday: Smooth Original, Just Plain Oatmeal, Peppermint E/O, Orange Valencia E/O, Listea E/O, Tea Tree E/O, Citronella E/O, Star Anise E/O, Spearmint E/O, Natural Scrub & more!

Dancing Goat Creamery of Byron Center

Andrea will be back this week with more fresh Goat Cheese (chevre) and Cream Cheese.  Be sure to try some of our customer favorites: Honey Orange, Black Pepper and Herbs de Provence!

 

Funny Farm of Grant

Sugar snap peas! Along with fresh picked peas we’ll have  lettuce, garlic scapes, green garlic or baby garlic, herbs and mixed baby kale.

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Doug & Tate Luchies have been producing wonderful maple syrup & honey for over 8 years on their farm. Raw, minimally heated Honey has extra health benefits and is harvested from bees foraging on wild flowers near the farm. Maple Syrup is made in early spring from 1000 taps on the 50 acre farm.

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

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

VEGGIES ~ Broccoli! Kale, Arugula, Head Lettuce, Spinach, Lettuce Mix, Chard, Mustard Greens, Fresh Dill, Fresh Oregano, Cilantro, Lavender Sprigs;   Maybe some other veggies after we pick for CSA Shares tomorrow – CSA gets our best variety!

BEEF ~  Pre-orders accepted.  Email me for a price list. Please email or call by 5pm on Friday.

BEEF SALE:   Beef Hearts are $2 per lb.

Other cuts available this week:

  • We have lean Ground Beef and Ground Sirloin!
  • Chuck and Arm Roasts
  • Bone-In Porterhouse, Tbone, and Rib Steaks
  • Boneless  Tenderloin and Sirloin Steaks
  • Cubed Steak, Round Steak, Stew Meat & Short Ribs
  • Heart, Liver, Tongue

Our steers and cows are on pasture, and happy!

We are out of  ORGANIC OLIVE OIL for a week or two.

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

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

We’ll have our great mixed flock eggs, radishes and some transplants.

Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Hart

Pastured Chicken. Chickens rotated daily getting up to 20% of their diet from grass.

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

Order forms are available for pork halves & wholes and whole chicken. Take advantage of a good discount when you preorder.

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

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

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

New this week at the market!

Chicken Deli Lunchmeat! We’ve been working on this recipe for over a year, and our taste testers tells us we’ve got it right now!

Moroccan Lamb Sausage! One of our favorite sausages is back!

Lamb Brats! Yes, it’s THAT good!

PRE-ORDER for the best choice! We want to encourage you to pre-order as much as possible, please see below for info on how to sign up.

BEEF
Flank, Ribeye & Sirloin for the grill!

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

CHICKEN

Chicken Leg Quarters

Apple Chicken Sausage Links

PORK
Bacon: Choose from new Cajun Rub, Garlic Black Pepper or Apple.

Out of Hickory this week, will have more next market.
Breakfast Bulk & Links.

Country Style Ribs. Super meaty, perfect for barbecue.

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Moroccan Lamb Sausage Links

Lamb Brats

Bratwurst

Chicago Style Hotdogs! Feed ’em to the kids with confidence! No nitrates, no fillers – just  100%  pastured meats!

Snack Sticks

Chorizo 1/2lb pkg
EGGS No soy in chicken feed. Large. $3.25 a dozen. Jumbo or medium by pre-order only.

PRE-ORDERS. Sign up to be on the Pre Order reminder list here: dijaan1@charter.net or at the market. On Sunday you will receive a reminder and you’ll have until midnight Monday to put your order in. Once placed, all you have to do is come to the market anytime on Saturday and pick it up!

 

Harmony Gardens of Montague

If you still have places in your garden crying out for another tomato plant, I’ll be bringing the last of this year’s transplants this week. Plus parsley & basil.

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

Our thanks again for all those who came out on Saturday to stores and markets to purchase our baked goods.  While we are still not taking preorders we are pleased to offer the following bread and pastries for this coming weekend:

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

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastries for Saturday’s Market:  We will be baking our Lemon Poppy Scones, Cranberry Orange Scones, Truly Ginger Scones, Michigan Cherry Scones, Deep Mud Brownies, Cherry Mud Brownies, Expedition Cookies, Hilltopper Ginger Molasses Cookies.

Hilde and Charlie Muller

 

Liberty Family Farm of Hart

We’ll be at the market with our fresh baked goods, garden veggies and pastured meats.

The Local Epicurean of Grand Rapids
The Local Epicurean is a producer of Hand Made Organic Pasta using the ancient Roman method for an egg noodle.  We also produce seven Gluten Free pastas as well as twelve Vegan Pastas with our line of seventy- five pastas, half of which change with the seasons.
Our production facility and storefront are in Eastown, a community of Grand Rapids where we also make organic sauces and organic hand churned organic butter for our pasta butter sauces.
This week we will bring a selection of our pastas, including Squash Blossom and Morel.
Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake

Pretty, Practical & Organic products for the home
Michigan Beeswax candles natural, bright, clean and long burning,
Certified Organic Soap- Great selection of all the favorites including Lemongrass Tea, Oats & Spice &
Lavender and Rows and Furrows Gardeners soap with ground coffee and almonds for summer.
Gift boxes/w card for organic soap
Organic Lavender Dryer Bags for lavender field fresh sheets and towels (great for closets and drawers too)
Organza, embroidered, and hand colored organic Lavender Sachets

Shady Side Farm of Holland

We are at the farm working  this Saturday, see you soon.

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

We’re taking two weeks off to get everything going for a great summer, see you soon!

Pet Chef of Twin Lake

We will be at Sweetwater the second Saturday of the month.

Barb Pitcher

Pet Chef Lakeshore

231-288-9805

Last but not least

Double Up Food Bucks 2012!

Thanks to a grant received from the Fair Food Network and others, Sweetwater will be offering Double Up Food Bucks to anyone using a Bridge Card at our market from June 2nd through November.  Click here to see how it works: http://sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/ffn_dufb-2012-faq-customer.pdf

Friends of the Market

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

New! Sweetwater OrganiCorps!

If you support the mission of Sweetwater and have some time to help us extend our organic message into the community please stop by the Market Managers booth this Saturday and sign up for a variety of volunteer positions! We need help with market surveys, Double Up Food Buck promotions and much more!

 

Have a great weekend, stay cool, hope to see you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

We are a BRIDGE CARD Double Up Foods Bucks 2012 market!

 

Certified Organic Strawberries! Week #2 of DUFB!

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Ware Farm Organic Strawberries!

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

Gift Tote for first 10 Bridge Card Customers!

Week #2 of Double Up Food Bucks!

This Saturday we have a special gift bag for the first 10 Bridge Card Customers! Includes a market tote, Kid Approved Cookbook, cutting board, veggie scrubber, and a $5.00 Sweetwater Gift Card to spend on anything at the market!

 

New! Sweetwater OrganiCorps!

If you support the mission of Sweetwater and have some time to help us extend our organic message into the community please stop by the Market Managers booth this Saturday and sign up for a variety of volunteer positions! We need help with market surveys, Double Up Food Buck promotions and much more!

 

At this week’s market:

 

New!

The Ware Farm of Bear Lake

Strawberries! Certified Organic for over a decade now, Bernie & Sandee Ware have always specialized in Heirloom varieties of strawberries, happy that they are able to offer fruit that is safe for people, kids and the planet! Beginning this year they are expanding educational opportunities on the farm, offering workshops throughout the summer and fall on Growing Shitake Mushrooms, Jam-making, Fermentation, and more!

This week Bernie will be bringing Jewel strawberries – please come early if you want some!

 

Last week!

Mund Farm of  Rothbury

If you haven’t had a chance to get some of West Michigan’s only organic asparagus be sure to stop by Greg’s booth this Saturday – after this week  it’s all gone until next year!

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Whew! We finally got all of our Heirloom Beans planted for this coming season! Mike returns to the market this week with certified organic black and pinto beans and wool products.

Cooking Tip: Bulk cook a bunch of beans in your slow cooker and freeze the cooked beans in can-sized portions for later use in summer salads or dips!

 

Dancing Goat Creamery of Byron Center

Andrea will be back this week with more fresh Goat Cheese (chevre) and Cream Cheese.  Be sure to try some of our customer favorites: Honey Orange, Black Pepper and Herbs de Provence!

 

Funny Farm of Grant

Sugar snap peas! Along with fresh picked peas we’ll have  lettuce, garlic scapes, green garlic or baby garlic, herbs and mixed baby kale.

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

This week we will have beet greens, turnip greens, red & white turnips, lettuce, spinach, spring carrots, and a variety of fresh herbs.

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

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

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

VEGGIES ~Spinach, Lettuce Mix, Radishes, Chard, Mustard Greens, Beet Greens, Garlic Scapes,  Fresh Dill, Fresh Oregano, Lavender Sprigs;  Maybe some Broccoli?  Maybe some other veggies after we pick for CSA Shares tomorrow – CSA gets our best variety!

BEEF ~  Pre-orders accepted.  Email me for a price list. Please email or call by 5pm on Friday.

BEEF SALE:   Beef Hearts are $2 per lb.

Other cuts available this week:

  • We have lean Ground Beef and Ground Sirloin!
  • Chuck, Arm, English and Rolled Rump Roasts
  • Bone-In Porterhouse, Tbone, and Rib Steaks
  • Boneless  Tenderloin and Sirloin Steaks
  • Cubed Steak, Round Steak, Stew Meat & Short Ribs
  • Heart, Liver, Tongue

Our steers and cows are on pasture, and happy!

SALE!  $2 off per bottle.  ORGANIC OLIVE OIL from Palestine, 500 ML Bottles.  Organic, Extra Virgin and Cold Pressed.  This oil is imported by Higher Grounds Coffee.

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

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm

Pastured Chicken. Chickens rotated daily getting up to 20% of their diet from grass.

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

Order forms are available for pork halves & wholes and whole chicken. Take advantage of a good discount when you preorder.

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

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

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

New Products available now for pre-order!

Chicken Deli Lunchmeat! We’ve been working on this recipe for over a year, and our taste testers tells us we’ve got it right now!

Moroccan Lamb Sausage! One of our favorite sausages is back!

Lamb Brats! Yes, it’s THAT good!

PRE-ORDER for the best choice! We want to encourage you to pre-order as much as possible, please see below for info on how to sign up.

BEEF
Flank, Ribeye & Sirloin for the grill!

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

CHICKEN

Note: We are out of Chicken Breast – our newest batch was snapped up fast! We filled all pre-orders for this week, but that’s it for awhile.

Whole Chicken

Chicken Leg Quarters
PORK
Bacon: Choose from new Cajun Rub, Garlic Black Pepper, Apple, or Hickory Smoked!
Breakfast Bulk & Links.

Country Style Ribs. Super meaty, perfect for barbecue.

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Bratwurst

Garlic Kielbasa

Chicago Style Hotdogs! Feed ’em to the kids with confidence! No nitrates, no fillers – just  100%  pastured meats!

Chorizo 1/2lb pkg
EGGS No soy in chicken feed. Large. $3.25 a dozen. Jumbo or medium by pre-order only.

PRE-ORDERS. Sign up to be on the Pre Order reminder list here: dijaan1@charter.net or at the market. On Sunday you will receive a reminder and you’ll have until midnight Monday to put your order in. Once placed, all you have to do is come to the market anytime on Saturday and pick it up!

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

Our thanks again for all those who came out on Saturday to stores and markets to purchase our baked goods.  While we are still not taking preorders we are pleased to offer the following bread and pastries for this coming weekend:

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

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastries for Saturday’s Market:  We will be baking our Lemon Poppy Scones, Cranberry Orange Scones, Truly Ginger Scones, Michigan Cherry Scones, Deep Mud Brownies, Cherry Mud Brownies, Expedition Cookies, Hilltopper Ginger Molasses Cookies.

Hilde and Charlie Muller

Liberty Family Farm of Hart
GARDEN OFFERINGS
A variety of lettuce heads, spinach and kale!
FARM OFFERINGS
Farm Fresh Eggs!!
Pasture Raised Chicken
Our chickens are fed non-GMO feed along with fresh pasture everyday.
Whole chickens
Leg quarters
Boneless skinless breasts
Thighs and drums
Soup packs, hearts and livers.
BAKERY OFFERINGS
New~  Rhubarb Struesel Muffins!! Reg & gluten free
Spinach and Cheddar Quiche
Veggie Turnovers
Brownies
Potato Onion and Cheddar Quiche
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Galettes
Ciabatta with Roasted Onions and Cheddar
Morning Glory and Whole Wheat Berry Muffins
Rhubarb Pie !!!!  A delicious old fashioned recipe
Like us on facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Liberty-Family-Farm-and-Bakery/139981056065534
Grassfield’s Cheese of Coopersville

Grassfields great Gouda’s have graced the market from Sweetwater’s very beginning and now we’re lucky to have Elliot Parcher, nephew and apprentice of Jesse Meerman the cheesemaker bring their wonderful Certified Organic Dutch-style cheese to the market!

At market this week: 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.

Chili Cheese: 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 our 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

http://www.grassfieldscheese.com/cheese.html

 

The Local Epicurean of Grand Rapids
The Local Epicurean is a producer of Hand Made Organic Pasta using the ancient Roman method for an egg noodle.  We also produce seven Gluten Free pastas as well as twelve Vegan Pastas with our line of seventy- five pastas, half of which change with the seasons.
Our production facility and storefront are in Eastown, a community of Grand Rapids where we also make organic sauces and organic hand churned organic butter for our pasta butter sauces.
This week we will bring a selection of our pastas, including Squash Blossom and Morel.
 

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Doug & Tate Luchies have been producing wonderful maple syrup & honey for over 8 years on their farm. Raw, minimally heated Honey is harvested from bees foraging on wild flowers near the farm and Maple Syrup is made in early spring from 1000 taps on the 50 acre farm.

Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake

Pretty, Practical & Organic products for the home!
    Michigan Beeswax candles natural, bright, clean and long burning,
Certified Organic Soap- Great selection of all the favorites including Lemongrass Tea, Oats & Spice &

Lavender and Rows and Furrows Gardeners soap with ground coffee and almonds for summer.

Gift boxes/w card for organic soap
Organic Lavender Sachets

Pet Chef Lakeshore

Pet Chef Express quality dry kibble pet food. Made with high quality proteins, no meat byproducts, seven different vegetables, kelp, flax, oatmeal for healthy immune systems, pre- and probiotics for digestive health, omega 6 & 3 oils for a shiny healthy coat, glucosamine/chondroitin for joint health, low temperature cooking process to .prevent heat damage. Contains NO artificial preservatives, NO wheat, corn, soy, cereal fillers, artificial coloring. Six formulas for dogs and three formulas for cats.

Pet Chef Express food is manufactured FRESH each month, and I deliver direct to the consumer with FREE HOME DELIVERY. Not available in retail stores, never sits in warehouses. Free samples available to take home.

NEW!  Cat Tree Climbers, custom made cat tree furniture made from natural tree branches, and carpeted perch pads.  Currently only two available. Unique and beautifully made. Also available, wild crafted, dried Catnip and catnip toys available for our feline freinds.

Barb Pitcher

Pet Chef Lakeshore

231-288-9805

Last but not least

Double Up Food Bucks 2012!

Thanks to a grant received from the Fair Food Network and others, Sweetwater will be offering Double Up Food Bucks to anyone using a Bridge Card at our market from June 2nd through November.  Click here to see how it works: http://sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/ffn_dufb-2012-faq-customer.pdf

Friends of the Market

Sweetwater Big Thanks! To Sue Sturgill for becoming our newest Friend of the Market!

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

Have a great weekend, hope to see you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net

We are a BRIDGE CARD Double Up Foods Bucks 2012 market!

New Vendors! Double Up Food Bucks!

Published on by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?
Stretch those food dollars with DUFB!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Every Saturday, June 2nd, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

Double Up Food Bucks launches this Saturday at Sweetwater!

Thanks to a grant received from the Fair Food Network and others, Sweetwater will be offering Double Up Food Bucks to anyone using a Bridge Card at our market from June 2nd through November.  Click here to see how it works: http://sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/ffn_dufb-2012-faq-customer.pdf

 

At this week’s market:

 

New!

The Local Epicurean of Grand Rapids
The Local Epicurean is a producer of Hand Made Organic Pasta using the ancient Roman method for an egg noodle.  We also produce seven Gluten Free pastas as well as twelve Vegan Pastas with our line of seventy- five pastas, half of which change with the seasons.
Our production facility and storefront are in Eastown, a community of Grand Rapids where we also make organic sauces and organic hand churned organic butter for our pasta butter sauces.
This week we will bring a selection of our pastas, including Squash Blossom and Morel.
 

They’re Back!

Grassfield’s Cheese of Coopersville

Grassfields great Gouda’s have graced the market from Sweetwater’s very beginning, but this is the first time a Grassfield family member will be doing the vending!

Elliot Parcher, nephew and now apprentice of Jesse Meerman the cheesemaker is among the fifth generation of farmers at Grassfields Farm. Started by Peter Meerman back in the early 1800’s, Elliot’s role has included caring for the animals well-being, marketing and now selling the finished product.

This family run farm has been supplying West Michigan with Organic, raw milk cheese for almost a decade, and although the business is growing well outside the confines of West Michigan they will continue to provide for the one place that made their business possible.

At market this week: 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.

Chili Cheese: 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 our 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

http://www.grassfieldscheese.com/cheese.html

 

Harmony Gardens of Montague

Look for a good selection of our organically grown veggie transplants outside the entrance. Tomatoes, bell & hot peppers, basil.

Mund Farm of  Rothbury

Greg will be back at least this Saturday with more delicious organically grown asparagus. He tells us the cooler weather will slow things down, so this may be it for our treasured green spears!

Funny Farm of Grant

This week we’ll have lettuce, asparagus, garlic scapes, and herbs. Also new this week (but not new to our regular customers) Mom and her handmade aprons will be with us!

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

We will have our assortment of made on the farm Jams and eggs.

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

Our thanks again for all those who came out on Saturday to stores and markets to purchase our baked goods.  While we are still not taking preorders we are pleased to offer the following bread and pastries for this coming weekend:

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

 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Toasted Walnut Batard: (aromatic toasted walnuts lend a lovely nuttiness and a purple hue to this versatile batard) $6.50

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

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

Pastries for Saturday’s Market:  We will be baking our Currant Scones, Cranberry Orange Scones, Truly Ginger Scones, Michigan Cherry Scones, Deep Mud Brownies, Expedition Cookies, Tree Hugger Peanut Butter Cookies.

Hilde and Charlie Muller

Hickory Ridge Family Farm

Pastured Chicken. Chickens rotated daily getting up to 20% of their diet from grass.

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

Order forms are available for pork halves & wholes and whole chicken. Take advantage of a good discount when you preorder.

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

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

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

VEGGIES ~ 3 kinds of Kale, Radishes, Head Lettuce, Chard, Salad Mix, Arugula,  Fresh Dill, Fresh Cilantro;  Maybe some Broccoli?  

BEEF ~  Pre-orders accepted.  Email me for a price list. Please email or call by 5pm on Friday.

BEEF SALE:   Beef Hearts are $2 per lb.

Other cuts available this week:

  • We have lean Ground Beef and Ground Sirloin!
  • Chuck, Arm, English and Rolled Rump Roasts
  • Bone-In Porterhouse, Tbone, and Rib Steaks
  • Boneless  Tenderloin, Sirloin Steaks
  • Cubed Steak, Round Steak, Stew Meat & Short Ribs
  • Heart, Liver, Tongue

Our steers and cows are on pasture, and happy!

SALE!  $2 off per bottle.  ORGANIC OLIVE OIL from Palestine, 500 ML Bottles.  Organic, Extra Virgin and Cold Pressed.  This oil is imported by Higher Grounds Coffee.

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

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

    

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

New Products coming next week and available now for pre-order!

Chicken Deli Lunchmeat! We’ve been working on this recipe for over a year, and our taste testers tells us we’ve got it right now!

Moroccan Lamb Sausage! One of our favorite sausages is back!

Lamb Brats! Yes, it’s THAT good!

 

PRE-ORDER for the best choice! We want to encourage you to pre-order as much as possible, please see below for info on how to sign up.

BEEF
Flank, Ribeye & Sirloin for the grill!

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

CHICKEN
Apple Chicken Sausage Links

Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless

Whole Chicken

Chicken Leg Quarters
PORK
Bacon: Choose from new Cajun Rub, Garlic Black Pepper, Apple, or Hickory Smoked!
Breakfast Bulk & Links.

Country Style Ribs. Super meaty, perfect for barbecue.

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Garlic Kielbasa – grilling favorite.

Chicago Style Hotdogs! Feed ’em to the kids with confidence! No nitrates, no fillers – just  100%  pastured meats!

Chorizo 1/2lb pkg
Pepperoni Slices

EGGS No soy in chicken feed. Large. $3.25 a dozen. Jumbo or medium by pre-order only.

PRE-ORDERS. Sign up to be on the Pre Order reminder list here: dijaan1@charter.net or at the market. On Sunday you will receive a reminder and you’ll have until midnight Monday to put your order in. Once placed, all you have to do is come to the market anytime on Saturday and pick it up!

 

Liberty Family Farm of Hart
GARDEN OFFERINGS
A variety of lettuce heads, spinach and kale!
FARM OFFERINGS
Farm Fresh Eggs!!
Pasture Raised Chicken
Our chickens are fed non-GMO feed along with fresh pasture everyday.
Whole chickens
Leg quarters
Boneless skinless breasts
Thighs and drums
Soup packs, hearts and livers.
BAKERY OFFERINGS
New~  Rhubarb Struesel Muffins!! Reg & gluten free
Spinach and Cheddar Quiche
Veggie Turnovers
Brownies
Potato Onion and Cheddar Quiche
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Galettes
Ciabatta with Roasted Onions and Cheddar
Morning Glory and Whole Wheat Berry Muffins
Rhubarb Pie !!!!  A delicious old fashioned recipe
Like us on facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Liberty-Family-Farm-and-Bakery/139981056065534

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

Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake

I won’t be at the market this week but plan to see all of you next week with excellent organic soaps, beeswax candles, organic Lavender and yummy local Michigan Honey!   Have a great week!

Shady Side Farm of Holland

We will return to the market next Saturday,  June 9th. Please check this email and/or our website for product availability in between market visits. Thanks!

Dancing Goat Creamery of Byron Center

Plan on seeing us at the next market, June 9th. We’ll have more fresh Goat Cheese (chevre) and Cream Cheese.

Pet Chef Lakeshore

We will return on June 9th. If you have questions please call.

Barb Pitcher

(231)288-9805

.

Last but not least

 

Friends of the Market

Thanks so much to Don and Virginia Kunst for renewing their Friend of the Market membership! As always, if you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Have a great weekend, hope to see you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager

We are a BRIDGE CARD Double Up Foods Bucks 2012 market!