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!

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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!

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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!

 

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

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Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Every Saturday, May 26th, 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.

To Honor those who served… 

 

 

Memorial Day Weekend

To all our customers, please have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend as we take time to remember those who have given their lives in service to the country.

At this week’s market:

 New! 

Fresh Chevre at the market this Saturday – yum!!

 

Dancing Goat Creamery of Byron Center

Dancing Goat Creamery was founded by Barbara Jenness and has been recently purchased by Dancing Goat cheesemaker Veronica Phelps and business partner Kathy Price. Veronica and Kathy will continue the business as an artisan creamery producing small batches of cheese using the same Dancing Goat recipes. The same detail and concern for the use of quality milk and the production of outstanding cheese will continue. We source our milk from local farms where goats and cows are happy, fed naturally and treated well.

Here are the cheeses we will have for sale on Saturday:

Fresh Goat Cheese (chevre) – plain, herb & fennel pollen, honey-orange, cracked black pepper roll, red pepper flakes roll and spring roll (a roll with chives, decorated with violas)

Fresh Cream Cheese – plain, boursin, roasted red pepper, chipotle.

We hope to start making some different types of cheese such as feta, camembert and tomme style as we get more into the season.

 

Mund Farm asparagus is back this Saturday!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mund Family Farm of Rothbury

Greg Mund will be back at the market tomorrow with his delicious organically grown asparagus. Don’t count on a long season for this, come get some while you can!

 

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 cardamon) $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

Auntie P’s Chocolate Cherry  {Better than ever before… and BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!}    (organic cocoa, dark chocolate batons, dried Michigan cherries, and pure vanilla…the ultimate dessert bread)  $9.25

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 Cranberry Orange Scones, Truly Ginger Scones, Michigan Cherry Scones, Deep Mud Brownies, Hilltopper Molasses Ginger Cookies, Pecan Maple Oaties.

Hilde and Charlie Muller

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

This week we will have lettuce, spinach, spring carrots, green garlic and fresh herbs. We will also have a few tomato plant that were leftover from planting the hoop house.

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

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm

Memorial Weekend Grilling Special! Fresh Split halves and Bone in chicken breast! Special price this weekend only!

Fresh 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 ~ Kale, Salad Mix, Arugula,  Fresh Celery Greens.  

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 & 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.

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!

  

Shady Side of Holland

Mike will be at the market with his certified organic pinto and black beans and his wool products. Stock up on beans so you can cook ahead for all yummy summer salads. If you haven’t tried our beans yet, you will be surprised at how much faster they cook up from dry, compared to store bought beans that may be years old. No compost this week–we are currently sold out.

 

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

Grilling Favorites for your Memorial Weekend!

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
Chicken Patties Plain 1 lb at 4/pr pkg.

Ground Chicken. Did you know that ground chicken is lower in fat than ground turkey?

PORK
New! Pork BBQ Riblet Pattie! This boneless juicy patty is ready to grill and eat!

Pork Tenderloin

Pork Chops, Boneless

Pork Steak
Bacon: Choose from new Cajun Rub, Apple, or Hickory Smoked!
Breakfast Sausage Bulk & Skinless Links

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Brats for the Grill! Our most popular grilling brat.

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

Chorizo 1/2lb pkg
Deli Sliced Old Fashioned Sandwich Bologna. 1 lb pkg

Pepperoni Slices

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

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

GARDEN OFFERINGS!

Lots of delicious SPINACH, LETTUCE HEADS AND MIXED GREENS!

FRESH EGGS!

FRESH CHICKEN!  Our first batch of the season looks great!  Raised on

a lush pasture of clover and grasses, they birds looked better than

ever.  We are offering WHOLE CHICKENS, BONELESS SKINLESS BREASTS, LEG

QUARTER, WINGS AND SOUP PACKS.

BAKERY OFFERINGS

New!  Rhubarb struesel muffins.

New!  Gluten Free Brownies

New!   Mini Cakes for the Holiday.

Breakfast Cookies all flavors!

Gluten Free Cookies and Quiche

New!  Pie by the Slice.

Mini Rhubarb crumb topping pies

Asparagus and goat cheese galettes

Spinach and Cheddar Quiches & Ciabatta and Pecan Raisin Bread

 

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

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

 

Funny Farm of Grant

Please keep farmers Jim & Barb Loe in your thoughts. Barb’s father passed away last weekend. If you would like to send condolences: 13181 Centerline Rd. Grant, MI 49327

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

We will return on June 2nd with our assortment of Jams and eggs.

Pet Chef Lakeshore

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

Barb Pitcher

(231)288-9805

.

Last but not least

 

 

Table Talk : Double Up Food Bucks launches on June 2nd at Sweetwater!

Visit the Table Talk booth this week and find info on Double Up Food Bucks starting June 2nd at Sweetwater!

Thanks to a grant received from the Fair Food Network, Sweetwater will be offering Double Up Food Bucks to anyone using a Bridge Card at our market from June 2nd through October.

Basically it works like this: When you visit Sweetwater, use your Bridge Card to receive Market Money, which can be spent as usual on any SNAP eligible food. You will then receive a like amount, up to $20 per visit, of Double Up Food Bucks tokens to be used only for the purchase of  fruits and veggies!

  

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.

 

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!

 

Asparagus is here!

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Asparagus time this Saturday!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Every Saturday, May 19th, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

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

Our DUFB program will start beginning with the June 2nd market and run through October-see Table Talk below for more info!

 

At this week’s market:

 

Mund Farm of  Rothbury

Thank you Mother Nature, for cooperating this week! Greg Mund will be at the market tomorrow with his delicious organically grown asparagus. This is going to go fast, so come early!

 

Harmony Gardens of Montague

Gardeners! Get ready to grow! Choose from my organically grown heirloom tomatoes including Amish Paste, Black Plum, Brandywine, Black Sea Man, Green Zebra, Stupice…. and more! Also limited supply of peppers, both sweet and hot. Next week: more peppers, and eggplants.

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery

Our many thanks to all who came out to both tmarkets this past weekend, we marvel at your kindness, patience, and generosity.  We are not taking preorders yet but are offering the following for sale this coming Saturday, May 19.

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

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

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

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

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 Cranberry Orange Scones, Truly Ginger Scones, Michigan Cherry Scones, Deep Mud Brownies, Hilltopper Molasses Ginger Cookies, Pecan Maple Oaties.

Hilde and Charlie Muller

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

This week we will have lettuce, spinach, beet greens, turnip greens, spring carrots, and fresh herbs including dill, cilantro, tarragon, oregano, and rose mary. We will also have a few tomato plant that were leftover from planting the hoop house.

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

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm

NEW! Fresh pastured chicken. Processed two days ago. Chickens rotated daily on fresh pasture and get up to 20% of their diet from pasture.

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. Tale 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 ~ Arugula,  Fresh Celery Greens.  

We’re bringing tomato plants!  Heirlooms ~ many kinds, cherry, red, paste.

Eggs
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, T-bone, and Rib Steaks
  • Boneless  Tenderloin, Sirloin Steaks
  • Cubed Steak, Round Steak & 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.

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

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.

New Products!

Cajun Bacon- we’ve put a good spicy rub on these cuts before smoking – wow!

Pork BBQ Rib Pattie – Boneless, juicy, ready to grill and eat!

BEEF
Flank Steak

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

CHICKEN IS BACK! All cuts available this market!
Apple Chicken Sausage Links

Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless

Whole Chicken

Chicken Leg Quarters
Chicken Patties Plain 1 lb at 4/pr pkg.

Ground Chicken. Did you know that ground chicken is lower in fat than ground turkey?

PORK
New! Pork BBQ Riblet Pattie! This boneless juicy patty is ready to grill and eat!

Pork Tenderloin

Pork Chops, Boneless

Pork Steak
Bacon: Choose from new Cajun Rub,  Blk Pepper Garlic, Apple, or Hickory Smoked!
Breakfast Sausage Bulk & Skinless Links

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Snack Sticks, Regular & Pepperoni!

Italian Link Sweet Sausage

Garlic Kielbasa Sausage
Chorizo 1/2lb pkg
Deli Sliced Old Fashioned Sandwich Bologna. 1 lb pkg

Pepperoni Slices

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

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

HOOPHOUSE OFFERINGS

Last Pickings from the Hoophouse!  Come early.

Lettuce Mix, Spring Mix, Mustard Greens, Beet Greens &

Last of the Spinach.

FARM

Farm Fresh Eggs from Happy Hens!

Turkey Sausage

BAKERY OFFERINGS

Asparagus & Goat Cheese Galettes – a must try, very tasty!

Rhubarb Galettes – fresh picked from our garden.

Spinach & Cheddar Quiche

Morning Glory and triple berry muffins

Maple muffins made with local maple syrup!

Breakfast Cookies!

3 Seed Bread, Ciabatta and Pecan Raisin.

Organic Brownies, Scones and more……

We will have chicken pre-order forms & our Spring Newsletter available.

Fresh Chicken in 2 weeks!!!

Please check out our facebook site and like us!!

Thank you!  It is a pleasure to grow and bake great food for you.

 

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 will return to the next market on the 26th.

Funny Farm of Grant

Jim & Barb will return on May 26th

Shady Side of Holland

Mike will return on May 26th.

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

We will return on May 26th with our assortment of Jams and eggs.

Pet Chef Lakeshore

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

Barb Pitcher

(231)288-9805

.

Last but not least

 

Table Talk : Double Up Food Bucks launches on June 2nd at Sweetwater!

Visit the Table Talk booth this week and find info on Double Up Food Bucks starting June 2nd at Sweetwater!

Thanks to a grant received from the Fair Food Network, Sweetwater will be offering Double Up Food Bucks to anyone using a Bridge Card at our market from June 2nd through October.

Basically it works like this: When you visit Sweetwater, use your Bridge Card to receive Market Money, which can be spent as usual on any SNAP eligible food. You will then receive a like amount, up to $20 per visit, of Double Up Food Bucks tokens to be used only for the purchase of  fruits and veggies!

  

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.

 

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

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

 

Treat Your Mom to an Organic Dinner from Sweetwater Local Foods Market!

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Treat Mom to an Organic Gift from Sweetwater!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Every Saturday, May 12th, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We are a BRIDGE CARD Double Up Foods Bucks 2012 market! Our DUFB program will start beginning with the June 2nd market and run until October- stay tuned for more info!

 

At this week’s market:

Mund Farm of Rothbury

As of this time (10:00am Friday morning) there will be NO asparagus for market tomorrow. Successive frosts in the last few days have killed off most of the new shoots. We will hope to have some for  next market.

 

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Gardeners! If you want compost brought to the market tomorrow PLEASE email us today! We will bring a truckload down but  we need you to let us know if you want some. Email info@shadysidefarm.net   We are selling it in YOUR five-gallon bucket for $2.50. A five-gallon bucket covers 100 sq. ft. We will also have our certified organic dry beans, and wool products.

 

Harmony Gardens of Montague

Gardeners! We’ll be bringing more of our organically grown veggie transplants this week! Lettuces, kales,  cabbages, broccoli. Tomatoes & Peppers. Seed origin: Fedcos, Johnny’s & Seed Savers.

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll have greens, green onions, mushrooms, and a small amount of asparagus.

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery

We are easing back into production but will not be taking pre-orders this week.  Our thanks to so many of you for your kind notes and gifts over the past few weeks.  Your support and understanding has been overwhelming and humbling.

 We are offering the  following for sale.

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

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

Irish Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Irish Cheddar and tongue-tingling organic black pepper) $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 Cranberry Orange Scones, Truly Ginger Scones, Michigan Cherry Scones, Deep Mud Brownies, Hilltopper Molasses Ginger Cookies, Pecan Maple Oaties.

Hilde and Charlie Muller

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

We are bringing the last of our kale and chard. Spinach, lettuce mix, and possibly green garlic.

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

 

Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica

We will have our assortment of Jams and eggs.

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm

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

Early order forms are available for pork halves & wholes and whole chicken.

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 ~ Spinach, maybe Arugula and Radishes,  Fresh Celery Greens.  

~ Please check out our CSA.  We are very busy planting vegetables for you.  We already have kohlrabi, chard & kale, head lettuce, pak choi, beets, garlic, celeriac, spinach, lettuces, carrots, arugula, onions, peas, potatoes, turnip greens, radishes and mustard seeded in the ground, and many many plants started in the Greenhouse.

Eggs
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. GROUND BEEF!  20 PACKAGES, $4.25 per lb. That’s .25 OFF per lb!!  Pre-ordered only, please.

Other cuts available this week:

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

Our steers will go out on pasture soon!  Right now they are still in large  outdoor pens eating our quality hay, and so we can watch them more closely as they have their calves.  The steers are hung to age and processed by Ebel’s Meats in Falmouth, a family-run USDA operation.  I will have new cuts at Market next week.

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.

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

Diana is back this week! We want to encourage you to pre-order as much as possible, please see below for info on how to sign up to pre-order from her.

New Products!

Cajun Bacon- we’ve put a good spicy rub on these cuts before smoking – wow!

Pork BBQ Rib Pattie – Boneless, juicy, ready to grill and eat!

BEEF
Flank Steak

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

CHICKEN IS BACK! All cuts available this market!
Apple Chicken Sausage Links

Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless

Whole Chicken

Chicken Leg Quarters
Chicken Patties Plain 1 lb at 4/pr pkg.

Ground Chicken. Did you know that ground chicken is lower in fat than ground turkey?

PORK
New! Pork BBQ Riblet Pattie! This boneless juicy patty is ready to grill and eat!

Pork Tenderloin

Pork Chops, Boneless

Pork Steak
Bacon: Choose from new Cajun Rub,  Blk Pepper Garlic, Apple, or Hickory Smoked!
Breakfast Sausage Bulk & Skinless Links

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Italian Link Sweet Sausage

Garlic Kielbasa Sausage
Chorizo 1/4lb pkg
Deli Ham Sandwich Slices 1 lb pkg

Deli Sliced Old Fashioned Sandwich Bologna. 1 lb pkg

Pepperoni Slices

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

PRE-ORDERS. If you want to be sure to get the meats you want every week, take a look at the complete product list here: www.CreswickFarms.com
Email or call Diana Jancek at dijaan1@charter.net  or (231)292-1152 to be put on the Creswick Pre-Order Reminder List. She will send you an email reminder on Sunday to put your pre-order in by Monday midnight for delivery the following Saturday.

 

Liberty Family Farm

HOOPHOUSE OFFERINGS

Last Pickings from the Hoophouse!  Come early.

Lettuce Mix, Spring Mix, Mustard Greens, Beet Greens &

Last of the Spinach.

FARM

Farm Fresh Eggs from Happy Hens!

Turkey Sausage

BAKERY OFFERINGS

Asparagus & Goat Cheese Galettes – a must try, very tasty!

Rhubarb Galettes – fresh picked from our garden.

Spinach & Cheddar Quiche

Morning Glory and triple berry muffins

Maple muffins made with local maple syrup!

Breakfast Cookies!

3 Seed Bread, Ciabatta and Pecan Raisin.

Organic Brownies, Scones and more……

We will have chicken pre-order forms & our Spring Newsletter available.

Fresh Chicken in 2 weeks!!!

Please check out our facebook site and like us!!

Thank you!  It is a pleasure to grow and bake great food for you.

 

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

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 available such as Lemongrass Tea, Oats & Spice & Lavender as well
Peppermint, Shea & Oats and Simple/Sensitive.
Gift boxes/w card for organic soap
Organic Lavender Sachets

 

Pet Chef Lakeshore

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.

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.

Barb Pitcher

(231)288-9805

.

Last but not least

 

Table Talk

 

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

 

This week’s Table Talk: Create Jobs and Stop Pollution: Sign the petition for 25 by 25!!

Want to help Michigan create thousands of jobs that can’t be outsourced and spark over $10 billion in new investments? Then make sure Michiganders have a chance to vote for the Michigan Energy Michigan Jobs initiative by signing the petition this Saturday at the market. or by collecting petition signatures in your community! Sign up to collect ballot initiative signatures by clicking here!

If this measure is voted into law, by 2025 electric providers will be getting 25% of our power from clean, renewable sources (25×25)!!

 

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.

 

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

We are a BRIDGE CARD Double Up Foods Bucks 2012 market! Our DUFB program will start beginning with the June 2nd market and run until October- stay tuned for more info!

 

Springtime Greens, Gardens and Great Ideas!

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This Saturday: Plant a garden, make a raw food wrap, save the planet!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, May 5th, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.

We are a BRIDGE CARD market!

 

Please Note: We are now open EVERY SATURDAY! With the addition of new farmers and hoophouses this last year we now have plenty of great food choices on hand to bring you every Saturday!

 

This week’s TABLE TALKS:

Learn the art of making raw food wraps, sign a petition to bring thousands of clean Michigan jobs, and join in a global photo op to save the planet!

 

At this week’s market:

Harmony Gardens of Montague

Gardeners! We’ll be bringing organically grown veggie transplants this week! Lettuces, kales,  cabbages, broccoli. Tomatoes & Peppers. Seed origin: Fedcos, Johnny’s & Seed Savers.

 

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Gardeners! Mike will not be at market this week, but he will be back at the market on May 12th. If you want to pre-order some of his great poultry compost for that market you need to email him at at shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com He’ll have it in recycled pet food bags with the equivalent of 2 five-gallon buckets in them. This should cover about 200 sq. ft.

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

We are bringing the last of our kale and chard. Spinach, lettuce mix, and possibly green garlic. Don’t forget your Poison Ivy Remedy Cream for those spring trips into the great outdoors.

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

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll have plenty of  spinach, swiss chard, mixed lettuce bags, and some herbs!

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm

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

Early order forms are available for pork halves & wholes and whole chicken.

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 ~ Spinach, maybe Arugula and Radishes,  Fresh Celery Greens.  

We’re bringing tomato starts!

~ Please check out our CSA.  We are very busy planting vegetables for you.  We already have kohlrabi, chard & kale, head lettuce, pak choi, beets, garlic, celeriac, spinach, lettuces, carrots, arugula, onions, peas, potatoes, turnip greens, radishes and mustard seeded in the ground, and many many plants started in the Greenhouse.

Eggs
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. GROUND BEEF!  20 PACKAGES, $4.25 per lb. That’s .25 OFF per lb!!  Pre-ordered only, please.

Other cuts available this week:

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

Our steers will go out on pasture soon!  Right now they are still in large  outdoor pens eating our quality hay, and so we can watch them more closely as they have their calves.  The steers are hung to age and processed by Ebel’s Meats in Falmouth, a family-run USDA operation.  I will have new cuts at Market next week.

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.

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

Diana is back this week! We want to encourage you to pre-order as much as possible, please see below for info on how to sign up to pre-order from her.

New Products!

Cajun Bacon- we’ve put a good spicy rub on these cuts before smoking – wow!

Pork BBQ Rib Pattie – Boneless, juicy, ready to grill and eat!

BEEF
Flank Steak

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

CHICKEN IS BACK! All cuts available this market!
Apple Chicken Sausage Links

Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless

Whole Chicken

Chicken Leg Quarters
Chicken Patties Plain or BBQ. 1 lb at 4/pr pkg.

Ground Chicken. Did you know that ground chicken is lower in fat than ground turkey?

PORK
New! Pork BBQ Riblet Pattie! This boneless juicy patty is ready to grill and eat!

Pork Tenderloin

Pork Chops, Boneless

Pork Steak
Bacon: Choose from new Cajun Rub,  Apple, or Hickory Smoked!
Breakfast Sausage Bulk & Skinless Links

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Italian Link Sweet Sausage

Garlic Kielbasa Sausage
Chorizo 1/4lb pkg
Deli Ham Sandwich Slices 1 lb pkg

Deli Sliced Old Fashioned Sandwich Bologna. 1 lb pkg

Pepperoni Slices

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

PRE-ORDERS. If you want to be sure to get the meats you want every week, take a look at the complete product list here: www.CreswickFarms.com
Email or call Diana Jancek at dijaan1@charter.net  or (231)292-1152 to be put on the Creswick Pre-Order Reminder List. She will send you an email reminder on Sunday to put your pre-order in by Monday midnight for delivery the following Saturday.

 

Liberty Family Farm

Hoophouse Offerings– Timothy has been busy this week in the hoophouse.

Thinning beds and planting the first heirloom tomatoes of the season.

Also, he has been turning up new beds to make room for all the great

vegetable starts!

LETTUCE MIX, ARUGULA, SPINACH & SWISS CHARD AND RADISHES!

RAMPS freshly dug from our Maple woods, sold by the bunch.  They are

great for canning, freezing and fresh eating.

From the Farm–  FRESH EGGS FROM HAPPY HENS!  TURKEY SAUSAGE- Garlic

Basil,  Maple Breakfast and Italian.

Bakery Offerings–  Spring is producing some great treats including,

fresh Rhubarb from the garden, Ramps from the woods and local

asparagus.

New!  Rhubarb Galettes

New! Asparagus and Goat Cheese Galette. A must try!

New!  Ramp and Organic Cheddar Quiche

New! Potato & Sausage Quiche

Full Variety of our  Breakfast Cookies

Gluten free (GF) Quiche & Galettes!

3 Seeded Bread, Cinnamon Raisin and Sandwich Bread

Morning Glory Muffins, Berry Muffins, and Maple Muffins

Farm Hand Granola

New! Lemon Poppy See GF muffins

New!  Moosewood’ Cayuga chocolate cake by the slice

See You There.

 

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

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

We expect to begin baking again for the weekend of May 12, at which time we will be attending both the Sweetwater Local Foods Market and the downtown Muskegon market.  We will also continue making our goods available to all our store accounts.   We look forward to reconnecting with you all soon.

Most sincerely

Hilde and Charlie

 

Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake

We will not be at market this week, will return next week. See you then!

 

Pet Chef Lakeshore

We are gone until May 12th.

Barb Pitcher

(231)288-9805

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Last but not least

 

This Week’s Table Talk #1

Raw Foods Expert Returns! Dr. Linda Solomon will be joining us again this week to teach the art of preparing raw food wraps. She is the author of “Stop the Clock” a  book that is loaded with info on raw foods including lots of recipes. She is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist in Whole Food, a Dr of Chiropractic for 28 years and has had much success working with patients with various ailments by using whole food and natural therapies.

 

Table Talk #2

Create Jobs and Stop Pollution: Sign the petition for 25 by 25!!

Want to help Michigan create thousands of jobs that can’t be outsourced and spark over $10 billion in new investments? Then make sure Michiganders have a chance to vote for the Michigan Energy Michigan Jobs initiative by signing the petition this Saturday at the market. or by collecting petition signatures in your community! Sign up to collect ballot initiative signatures by clicking here!

If this measure is voted into law, by 2025 electric providers will be getting 25% of our power from clean, renewable sources (25×25)!!

 

 Table Talk #3- 12:00 Noon Only  “Connect the Dots on Climate!”

Darlene DeHudy, local environmental activist, is asking us to join in a group photo at 12:00 Noon in the market, to be posted at 350.0rg as part of efforts to  “Connect the Dots” of climate change and farmer’s crops.  With the huge losses in our Michigan tart cherry and apple crops we all know that this Spring’s unprecedented temperature fluctuations are proof enough that the global climate has definitely had local impacts here!  Help put the issue in the media where politicians can take notice and help us stop carbon emissions at all levels.  Bring signs such as:  “CO2 matters”  “Plant a garden” etc, and let’s tell the world we care about our climate! Free reusable bags will be handed out to ALL participants.  THANK YOU!

 

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

 

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.

 

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

We are an authorized Bridge Card farmers market!

 

This week’s Table Talk: Health Benefits of Raw Foods!

Published on by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?
Dr. Linda Solomon, author of "Stop the Clock!" joins us at this week's TABLE TALK!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, April 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 BRIDGE CARD market!  

This week’s TABLE TALK: The Health Benefits of Eating Raw Foods!

Meet Dr. Linda Solomon and sample a raw foods dessert!

 

At this week’s market:

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Gardeners! Mike will be at market with poultry compost from Shady Side Farm. He’ll have it in recycled pet food bags with the equivalent of 2 five-gallon buckets in them. This should cover about 200 sq. ft. In addition, he’ll have along certified organic pinto and black turtle beans, as well as wool products from the farm. Next chance for compost will be May 12. We will take pre-orders for pick-up on the 12th by email at shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com http://shadysidefarm.etsy.com

http://shadysidefarm.blogspot.com

 

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

 Spinach, Swiss chard, lettuce mix, arugula, and scallions. Don’t forget your Poison Ivy Remedy Cream for those spring trips into the great outdoors.

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

 

Funny Farm of Grant

We’ll have plenty of  spinach, swiss chard, mixed lettuce bags, and some herbs!

 

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

Just a brief note and update on our schedule.  First and foremost we’d like to thank all of you for your kind notes, gifts, and understanding over the last ten days.  Our disappointment in losing Pippin has been assuaged to a degree by the balm of our communities care for us in so many ways.  We are currently enjoying some time at home with each other and catching up on the details of life.  We expect to begin baking again for the weekend of May 12, at which time we will be attending both the Sweetwater Local Foods Market and the downtown Muskegon market.  We will also continue making our goods available to all our store accounts.   We look forward to reconnecting with you all soon.

Most sincerely

Hilde and Charlie

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm

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

Early order forms are available for pork halves & wholes and whole chicken.

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

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

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

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

VEGGIES ~ Parsnips – a few bags left!  Fresh Celery Greens.  Potatoes.  

~ Please check out our CSA.  We are very busy planting vegetables for you.  We already have spinach, lettuces, carrots, arugula, onions, peas, potatoes, turnip greens, radishes and mustard seeded in the ground, and many many plants started in the Greenhouse.

Eggs
BEEF ~  Pre-orders accepted.  Email me for a price list. Please email or call by 5pm on Friday.  Calving season has begun.  We have 14? new babies so far, and another 25+ expected.

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

Other cuts available this week:

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

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

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.

HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags.  New Shipment this week. 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

New Products! Black Pepper & Garlic Bacon!

BEEF
Flank Steak

Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties

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

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

CHICKEN IS BACK! All cuts available this market!
Apple Chicken Sausage Links

Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless

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

PORK
Pork Tenderloin

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

Italian Bulk Sausage

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Old Fashoned Ring Bologna

German Thuringer

Garlic Kielbasa Sausage
Chorizo
Deli Ham Sandwich Slices

Deli Sliced Old Fashioned Sandwich Bologna.

Pepperoni Slices

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

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

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

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Liberty Family Farm

Spinach, Arugula, Spring Mix, Mustard Mix, Swiss chard and tons of
LETTUCE!
Farm Fresh EGGS!!!!!
Handcrafted Turkey Sausage!  PRE - ORDER PASTURE RAISED CHICKENS, the
first of the season ready May 28 th.  SEE TIM FOR DETAILS.
BAKERY OFFERINGS
Full Array of Breakfast Cookies!  Delicious fresh Quiches made with
our fresh greens and sausage!
Ciabatta Bread made with organic cheddar and roasted onions
Fresh Turnovers
Morning Hoophouse Offerings
Glory Muffins, Berry Muffins and Maple Muffins
Farm Hand Granola
Scones
Brownies
Fresh Rhubarb Galettes made with the first pick of Rhubarb from our garden!

 

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

We will not be at market this week, will return next week. See you then!

 

Pet Chef Lakeshore

We are gone until May 12th.

Barb Pitcher

(231)288-9805

.

Last but not least

 

This Week’s Table Talk

Dr. Linda Solomon will be joining us this week to discuss the health and life changing benefits of eating and preparing raw foods. She is the author of “Stop the Clock” which discusses how to be responsible for your own health by using whole, living foods, along with loads of recipes for preparing raw foods. She is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist in Whole Food, a Dr of Chiropractic for 28 years and has had much success working with patients with various ailments by using whole food and natural therapies. She will also be offering samples of a raw food dessert.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

We are an authorized Bridge Card farmers market!