Hoophouse Greens are Back and Spring is Only 22 Days Away!

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Greens are back this week!

 

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, February 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. We are an authorized Bridge Card farmers market!

Music Back at the Market, and Spring is only 22 days away!
We thought you’d like that.


New Feature Starting this Week: How We Grow!
Each week we will feature a Sweetwater farmer or vendor who will answer the question: How, and why do you grow veggies, raise animals, and/or produce products the way you do? This week, we feature Earthly Kneads Bakery of Muskegon. In the Last but not least section of newsletter.Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

Quarters of BEEF for sale.  Talk to me  or email for more information!

EGGS! Our chickens are HAPPY! We will have eggs!

VEGGIES this week ~  We hope to dig some fresh carrots and celeriac.  Red cabbage and Green Savoy Cabbage, Kennebec and Fingerling Potatoes will be from storage in the root cellars.
BEEF ~  Try our beef!  Our steers were on lush pastures from May to November.   They are hung to age and processed by Ebel’s Meats in Falmouth, a family-run USDA operation. Soup bones are on sale $1 per lb.  We also have     TOP ROUND STEAK, a lean, moderately tough but very flavorful cut of beef.  Prepare it with slow moist-heat methods including braising, pressure cooking, or slow-cook it in a crockpot.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags ~ Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast, full caf, half caf or decaf.
Creswick Farms of Ravenna
Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
No chicken or lamb until May. Seasonality rules!
Beef – Ground Beef.
Pork – Bacon(both Apple & Hickory), Pork Chops, Pork Tenderloin
Eggs will be available next market
Sausage – Apple Chicken, Breakfast links & bulk, Chorizo, Pancetta, Garlic Kielbasa. Hot Italian Links.
Demand for Creswick meats along with rising prices for feed have forced a small price increase in most products. Please check the website for details, also for info about the farms newest products including Honey Cured Bacon!
http://www.creswickfarms.com/
PRE-ORDERS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED! Placing special orders at the market or by email — chrisbedford@charter.net — gives you more options! Check the Creswick Farms website, there are many selections that we don’t carry every week but would be more than happy to bring them to you with our regular order! Order must be received by 8am on the Tuesday before the market. Thanks!
Any special order not picked up at the market Saturday designated by the order will incur a $5.00 additional charge unless Chris is notified by 12noon on the Friday before the market.

Shady Side Farm of Holland
Please note: We will not be at market this week, but you are invited to come see our sheep being sheared! Nick Weaver of Fremont, our expert shearer for five years now, will be doing the shearing from 9:00am to noon.
http://shadysidefarm.etsy.com
http://shadysidefarm.blogspot.com

Grassfields Cheese of Coopersville
Raw milk, organic cheese in the Dutch Tradition
Cheddar, Gouda, Gouda w/Dill, Gouda w/Garlic & Onion, Edam, Leyden (Gouda w/cumin)
Please note: Check our Grassfields website  www.grassfieldscheese.com/ and if there are cheese products you would like that we don’t normally carry you can special order them with the same timeline as for Creswick Farms. Special orders must be sent to me by 8am of the Tuesday before the market. chrisbedford@charter.net. Thanks!

Earthly Kneads Bakery of Muskegon
Many apologies for missing last market! Our market person called in sick and we had no way to get the goodies to you. If you missed out on the double chocolate bread, we still have a few loaves in the freezer at the shop. Give us a call if you think you might like one! 231.728.6383
This week’s offerings:
*CUPCAKES! – “Tropical Vacation” (coconut and tropical fruit topped with vanilla buttercream), Fig and Almond, and Pumpkin Spice
*Pies – We will have a couple varieties of crumb-topped assorted fruit pies
*Scones and Muffins – Baker’s whim. Dark Chocolate Scones for sure!
*Saturday Breads – Honey Whole Wheat (100% whole grain), Cranberry Hazelnut Spelt, Hearty Apple Raisin, Tuscan (loaves and baguettes), Sesame Semolina, English Muffin Bread
*Special Sweets – Pecan Sticky Buns, Pumpkin Spice Mini Loaves
*Special Breads – Organic Cheddar & Chipotle, Organic Havarti, Hummus, and more baker’s whim.
*Cookies – Cashew Puffs, Giant Chocolate Almond Coconut Macaroons (the best macaroons in Michigan!), GF Peanut Butter, GF & Vegan Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, No wheat Oatmeal Cookies (cherry almond and cranberry orange), and more
*Granola – Ginger Fig, Cranberry Pecan, Cherry Almond, Totally Nuts (hazelnut, cashew, and almond), and Apple Pepita (no nuts)
Hope to see you Saturday!

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
From the Hoophouse: Greens!  – Arugula, Spinach, Kale (Come early for these)
From the Farm: Fresh Aire Pork – Garlic & Basil Brats & German Brats
From the Bakery:
The Ultimate Breakfast Cookie – Made with Certified Organic Ingredients:  Chocolate Cherry Pecan, Chocolate Walnut, Peanut Butter Chocolate, and our newest creation, Walnut Flax!
A note about our special cookie, Maple Raisin. This cookie was developed for one of our family who is very allergic to nuts and seeds.  Here we have a delicious breakfast cookie with pure maple syrup & organic raisins.
Also: -Peanut Butter Delight Granola; Coconut Cranberry Granola;
Breads & Muffins. NEW! Organic Apple Muffins and Morning Glory Muffins
-Ciabatta Bread – Carmelized Onion & Organic Cheddar Ciabatta
-7 Grain Bread
-Fresh Cinnamon Rolls
Blueberry Turnovers
Chocolate truffle Cheesecake by the slice (Gluten Free)
Spinach Cheddar Quiche (Made with fresh picked spinach)
Sausage Onion Cheddar Quiche
Empanadas
GLUTEN FREE:
Gluten Free Breakfast Cookies
Gluten Free Graham Crackers
Gluten Free Crispy Rice Granola
SAMPLES AVAILABLE!

McLaughlin Grows of Muskegon
Greens are back! Pac Choi, Arugula, Baby Lettuce Mix & Red & Green Salad Mix.

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart
West Michigan Wheat $5.00 (A light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust)
Oceana Round $5.00 ( Rustic Italian country bread)
Third Coast Three Seed $5.50 (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat)
The Michigander $5.50 ( Michigan-grown whole grain flours—dark and soulful)
Griff’s 8-Grain $6.50  (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey)
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $7.75 (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins)
Elbridge Parmesan Olive $8.00 (sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives)
Irish Cheddar Peppercorn $8.00  (smooth Tipperary Cheddar and organic black pepper)
We will be sampling and selling our BRAND NEW CRANBERRY ORANGE SCONE as well as our Truly Ginger Scones and our Michigan Cherry Scones.  Look for our Deep Mud Brownies, our fabulous Tree Hugger PB and chocolate chip cookies, and our Expedition cookies (better than a granola bar any day!).
It is our pleasure and honor to bake for you and your family!

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Doug & Tate Luchies have been producing wonderful maple syrup & honey for almost 8 years on their farm.  Sizes will range from quarts to pints.

Hickory Ridge Family Farm
Spring is getting closer and we’re getting ready to put in our first chick order. We’ll be at the market this Saturday to take preorders for this year’s chicken and turkey.

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Nature inspired…pretty, practical and organic!
Organic Soaps –  A full selection of great organic soaps to start the new year (Peppermint, Oatmeal Spice, Lemongrass Tea, Lavender, and other wonderful scents (made with certified organic oils, and botanicals – no artificial fragrances or colors, only essential oils).  Pretty hand made pager wrapped gift boxes w/gift tag – $1 each ( make great hostess, teacher, birthday and any time gifts).
Lip Balms – Made with Michigan beeswax, organic ingredients and food safe essential oils ( Peppermint).
Sachets A variety of styles and sizes to choose from
Organic Bath Tea, made with certified organic botanicals and bonus bath salts.
Organic Lavender dryer bags, especially nice with bed linens and towels (2 pack or bag of 5 available).
Bees Wax Candles – Fir Trees, Snowmen, Bee skeps, Bears,  3″ and 5 ” pillars, votives,and tea lights.
Clean burning! Long Burn Time! Non-Petroleum!  100% Michigan beeswax :  )
Look forward to seeing you at the market!

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall
“Mom will be at market this week with more of my yummy treats made with a light pawprint. Also, she’s bringing along a sampling of packaging containers she’s looking at, and would love your feedback! Me, I just love being fed- Daisy Doodles, that is!”

Last but not least

How we grow!
In order for you, the customer, to know more about the vendors who stand behind the Sweetwater Pledge to Our Customers, each week we will feature one Sweetwater vendor to whom we have posed the question: How, and why do you grow veggies, raise animals, and/or produce products the way you do?

This week we feature Gail Smythe, founder of Earthly Kneads Bakery. Gail, a former environmental scientist, says that one day, she realized that “..our society spends a lot of time cleaning up mistakes after the fact. Why not just keep them from happening in the first place?” This thought gave birth to her vision at the heart of Earthly Kneads.
From Gail Smythe, owner, Earthly Kneads Bakery of Muskegon: One of the fundamental premises of Earthly Kneads has always been to support farms and producers who are doing what we feel is the right thing for both our planet and its people. It has been a conscious decision and not one made for us by others. In our baked goods, we have always used certified organic dairy from a company that supports small family farms instead of large farming conglomerates. Our flour has always been organic and stone-ground (no bleaching, vitamin-enriching, or brominating allowed!). Not only is organic important, but so is fair-trade. Our sugar is certified fair-trade, certified organic, and cane derived. Our chocolate has always been certified organic and fair-trade. We use 100% organic nut butters that are made here in Michigan, too. We are picky down to every last detail, including our herbs and spices (all 100% certified organic), our pure vanilla (certified organic AND fair trade), our salt (we use Real Salt), and even our leaveners (all aluminum-free). Our eggs come exclusively from Creswick Farms and Larry Hasselman has been providing us with honey for years. Every time we make a purchase, we cast a vote. Each dollar we spend is a vote for the company that we choose to spend it on. At our bakery, we cast our votes for the businesses that we hope can change our world. Many people feel that change can only come from above. We believe that it starts with all of us. Let’s make a difference! Question your food suppliers. If you ever have any questions about any of our ingredients or why we chose them, please don’t hesitate to ask. Happy and healthy eating!

As always, if you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $10.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Sweetwater is now on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Muskegon-MI/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

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

We are an authorized Bridge Card farmers market!

 

Sweet Treats at Sweetwater this Saturday!

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Sweets for Your Sweet this Saturday!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, February 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 an authorized Bridge Card farmers market!

Valentine’s Day Specials!
Great Family Event at Local Farm!

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
FEBRUARY SWEETHEART SPECIALS!!
Linzer Heart Cookies- Hazelnuts impart and unmistakable flavor! Great for Valentine’s Day.
Linzertorte- A delicious 9” torte made with organic raspberry jam and a hazelnut crust.
New York Style Cheesecake made with a gluten free crust.  Sold by the slice.
Gluten Free Chocolate Graham Crackers- We have made quite a few test batches and we like the results.  We are sure you will too!!
French Baguettes a great addition for you Valentine’s Dinner.
Ciabatta Cheese and Onion a savory loaf fillet with caramelized organic onions and cheddar cheese.
Blueberry Turnovers a flakey crust filled with organic blueberries.  A real hit with kids.
Empanadas a Mexican  hand held meat pie.  Delicious!
Peanut Butter Granola made with organic peanut butter & peanuts.
Pizza made with organic  pizza sauce and fresh greens from the hoophouse.
Gluten Free Crispy Rice Granola.  Made with maple syrup and dried fruit and coconut.
THE ULTIMATE BREAKFAST COOKIE
CHOCOLATE WALNUT
CHERRY CHOCOLATE PECAN
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE
WALNUT FLAXSEED
GLUTEN FREE  ULTIMATE
GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE WALNUT
Hoophouse Greens Hopefully!!
Eggs and Pastured Pork!
Hope to see you there!

Earthly Kneads of Muskegon
Sweet Specials this Week! Our cupid bakers have been baking up a love storm!  We’ll have Double Chocolate Espresso Bread, Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies and Valentine’s Day Cupcakes!
New schedule! We will bringing a brand new exciting selection of wonderful breads, cookies, scones, muffins and more! See you tomorrow!
We will also have our usual assortment of Naturally Nutty Nut Butters and Food for Thought Preserves, Hot Sauces, and Salsa.

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart
We will be back at the Sweetwater Local Foods Market this Saturday February 12th with a Sweet Valentine’s bread deal:  BUY ANY ONE LOAF AND GET A SECOND LOAF HALF OFF!  {Choose from our three best sellers for your 2nd loaf:  West Michigan Wheat, Oceana Round, or Third Coast Three Seed}
This Saturday February 12th we will have available:
West Michigan Wheat $5.00 (A light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust)
Oceana Round $5.00 ( Rustic Italian country bread)
Third Coast Three Seed $5.50 (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat)
The Michigander $5.50 ( Michigan-grown whole grain flours—dark and soulful)
Griff’s 8-Grain $6.50  (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey)
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $7.75 (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins)
Elbridge Parmesan Olive $8.00 (sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives)
Irish Cheddar Peppercorn $8.00  (smooth Tipperary Cheddar and organic black pepper)
We will be sampling and selling our BRAND NEW CRANBERRY ORANGE SCONE as well as our Truly Ginger Scones and our Michigan Cherry Scones.  Look for our Deep Mud Brownies, our fabulous Tree Hugger PB and chocolate chip cookies, and our Expedition cookies (better than a granola bar any day!).
It is our pleasure and honor to bake for you and your family!

Shady Side Farm of Holland
Great Family Event Coming up February 26th! You are invited to our annual Shearing Day, come see the sheep getting their annual haircut. Nick Weaver of Fremont, our expert shearer for five years now, will be doing the shearing from 9:00am to noon. Ask us for more details at this week’s market.
At market this week: freshly ground cornmeal, as well as soybeans, pinto beans, black beans, wheat and corn. We still have warm fresh-from-the-farm wool socks, rag rugs, and recycled felted wool mittens and hats along with some roving wool for spinning.
We are Mike and Lona Bronkema of Shady Side Farm and we have been farming since 1992 and have recently transitioned to organic in parts of our operation, certifying through Global Organic Alliance (GOA). The farm is home to 150 or so sheep and some chickens. Wool from our sheep is dyed at the farm, and in our spare time Mike makes beautiful, warm wool socks and Lona makes hefty rugs from recycled fabrics. http://shadysidefarm.etsy.com
http://shadysidefarm.blogspot.com

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
EGGS!  Our chickens are HAPPY! We will have eggs!
VEGGIES this week ~  Red cabbage and Green Savoy Cabbage. Kennebec, Red Norland and Fingerling Potatoes;  Yellow Onions.  We may have dried herbs from Maple Moon Farm. And I may dig some carrots and celeriac!
BEEF ~  Try our beef!  Our steers were on lush pastures from May to November.   They are hung to age and processed by Ebel’s Meats in Falmouth, a family-run USDA operation. Soup bones on sale $1 per lb.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags ~ Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast, full caf, half caf or decaf.

Creswick Farms of Ravenna
Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
No chicken or lamb until May. Seasonality rules!
Beef – Ground Beef.
Pork – Bacon(both Apple & Hickory), Pork Chops, Pork Tenderloin
Eggs will be available next market
Sausage – Apple Chicken, Breakfast links & bulk, Chorizo, Pancetta, Garlic Kielbasa. Hot Italian Links.
Demand for Creswick meats along with rising prices for feed have forced a small price increase in most products. Please check the website for details, also for info about the farms newest products including Honey Cured Bacon!
http://www.creswickfarms.com/
We strongly recommend doing special orders at the market and by email — chrisbedford@charter.net — to ensure delivery of what you want. Order must be received by 8am on the Tuesday before the market.
Any special order not picked up at the market Saturday designated by the order will incur a $5.00 additional charge unless Chris is notified by 12noon on the Friday before the market.

Grassfields Cheese of Coopersville
Raw milk, organic cheese in the Dutch Tradition
Cheddar, Gouda, Gouda w/Dill, Gouda w/Garlic & Onion, Edam, Leyden (Gouda w/cumin)
Please note: Check our Grassfields website  www.grassfieldscheese.com/ and if there are cheese products you would like that we don’t normally carry you can special order them with the same timeline as for Creswick Farms. Special orders must be sent to me by 8am of the Tuesday before the market. chrisbedford@charter.net. Thanks!

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Doug & Tate Luchies have been producing wonderful maple syrup & honey for almost 8 years on their farm.  Sizes will range from quarts to pints.

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Valentine’s Day gifts or treats for yourself that are pretty, practical and organic…
Organic Soaps –  A full selection of great organic soaps to start the new year (Peppermint, Oatmeal Spice, Lemongrass Tea, Lavender, and other wonderful scents (made with certified organic oils, and botanicals – no artificial fragrances or colors, only essential oils).
Lip Balms – With the dry air of the season upon us you’ll want to buy more than one! Made with organic ingredients and food safe essential oils (Natural, Peppermint, Grapefruit and Cinnamon flavors).
Relax with a Organic Bath Tea, made with certified organic botanicals and salts.  Pretty packaging for lentines day.
Pretty sachets in Lavender and lavender w/ rose buds to tuck into drawers, closets, knitting even a nice treat for you desk drawer!
Starry Night sachets for a relaxing herbal blend for your pillow or bedside stand.
Organic Lavender dryer bags, especially nice with bed linens and towels (2 pack or 5 pack available).
Bees Wax Candles – Fir Trees, Snowmen, Beeskeps, Bears,  3″ and 5 ” pillars, votives,and tea lights.
Clean burning! Long Burn Time! Non-Petroleum!  100% Michigan beeswax :  )
Hasselman’s Honey -Great for cooking or just a lone with a warm cup of tea and piece of toast or biscuit.  A naturally sweet treat!
Look forward to seeing you at the market!

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall
Daisy will be back at market this week with plenty of her Original Pumpkin Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Cup, and W/C/S FREE treats. She’s also excited about some of the new labels Mom’s been working on (Daisy’s a bit of a showoff). Stop by and see us!

Last but not least

Free Films! Market Board President Chris Bedford has placed his films about the Local Food Revolution up on Vimeo. Go to… http://www.vimeo.com/user3907246/videos
There are eight films available now, with two more coming soon!
Chris is an award-winning filmmaker who has made over 100 films, winning three dozen awards for excellence in the process.

Big Sweetwater Hugs & Thanks to Greg Mund and Anne Marie Fauvel for becoming our newest Friends of the Market!
As always, if you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $10.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Sweetwater is now on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Muskegon-MI/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

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

Feeling snowbound? Come on out and visit the market this Saturday!

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Don't let a little snow stop you, come visit us this Saturday!

 

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, January 29th, 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 & Project Fresh market

Feeling Snowbound? Get out of the house and come visit
West Michigan’s Only Year Round Indoor Farmers Market!

Musicians from Front Porch Picken will be playing their special brand of Old Tyme Music!


Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
EGGS!  Our chickens are HAPPY! We will have a lot of eggs, finally!
VEGGIES this week ~ Red cabbage and Green Savoy Cabbages. Kennebec, Red Norland and Fingerling Potatoes;  Yellow Onions.  We will be selling dried herbs from Maple Moon Farm and I may dig some carrots and celeriac!
BEEF ~  Try our beef!  Our steers were on lush pastures from May to November.   They are hung to age and processed by Ebel’s Meats in Falmouth, a family-run USDA operation.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags ~ Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast, full caf, half caf or decaf.

Creswick Farms of Ravenna
Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
LAST OPPORTUNITY TO ORDER CHICKEN UNTIL SPRING (by Special Order Only for February 12th Market)
Beef – Ground Beef.
Pork – Bacon(both Apple & Hickory), Pork Chops, Pork Tenderloin
Chicken – None at this market and then by special order only for next market. Eggs will be available next market
Sausage – Apple Chicken, Breakfast links & bulk, Chorizo, Pancetta, Garlic Kielbasa. Hot Italian Links.
Beginning with this market you will notice a price increase on many Creswick products; this is inevitable with the price of grains going through the roof at the same time demand is growing for Creswick meats. Check the Creswick Farms website for new prices at: http://www.creswickfarms.com/
We strongly recommend doing special orders at the market and by email — chrisbedford@charter.net — to ensure delivery of what you want. Order must be received by 8am on the Tuesday before the market.
Any special order not picked up at the market Saturday designated by the order will incur a $5.00 additional charge unless Chris is notified by 12noon on the Friday before the market.Grassfields Cheese of Coopersville
Raw milk, organic cheese in the Dutch Tradition
Cheddar, Gouda, Gouda w/Dill, Gouda w/Garlic & Onion, Edam, Leyden (Gouda w/cumin)

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Doug & Tate Luchies have been producing wonderful maple syrup & honey for almost 8 years on their farm.  Sizes will range from quarts to pints.

Shady Side Farm of Holland
Mike will bring freshly ground cornmeal this week, as well soybeans, pinto beans, black beans, wheat and corn. With months left of winter, keep warm with our fresh-from-the-farm wool socks, rag rugs, and recycled felted wool mittens and hats along with some roving wool for spinning. We are Mike and Lona Bronkema of Shady Side Farm and we have been farming since 1992 and have recently transitioned to organic in parts of our operation, certifying through Global Organic Alliance (GOA). The farm is home to 150 or so sheep and some chickens. Wool from our sheep is dyed at the farm, and in our spare time Mike makes beautiful, warm wool socks and Lona makes hefty rugs from recycled fabrics. http://shadysidefarm.etsy.com
http://shadysidefarm.blogspot.com

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Hoophouse Offerings
Arugula in limited quantities!  The lack of sunshine has not been good for growth these past two weeks.
Farm Offerings
Lots of great tasting eggs! Get out those delicious eggs recipes.
Bakery Offerings
Lintzer Heart Cookies- a delicious hazelnut cookie with organic raspberry jam in the center.
Brownie Tassies- filled with raspberry liquer flavored chocolate.  A special treat.
Valentine Cookies.
The Ultimate Breakfast Cookie- Regular, Chocolate Walnut, Cherry Chocolate Pecan, Peanut Butter Chocolate and WALNUT &FLAX !
Gluten Free Breakfast Cookies including Peanut Butter Chocolate.
Gluten Free Quiche. Gluten Free Crispy Rice Granola.  New! Gluten Free Graham Crackers.
Bacon & organic cheddar Quiche, Broccoli Cheddar Quiche.  Empanadas.
MINI PIZZAS
Arugula & Mozzarella
Spinach & Feta
BREAD– Mexican Rolls, Multigrain Rolls, Pecan Cranberry Rye Bread, Cheese Straws, Cinnamon Rolls, Blueberry Turnovers & more!!!
Keep Warm!  Look forward to seeing you at the market.
Earthly Kneads of Muskegon
New schedule! We will bringing a brand new exciting selection of wonderful breads, cookies, scones, muffins and more! See you tomorrow!
We will also have our usual assortment of Naturally Nutty Nut Butters and Food for Thought Preserves, Hot Sauces, and Salsa.

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart
Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery breads are all made from 100% organic flours and grains.  Nearly all of our breads are naturally-leavened using a levain that we cultivate on site in our bakery.  All of our doughs undergo a long, slow fermentation process that produces extraordinarily flavorful and easily digestible breads.  The grand finale:  our breads are baked in a handbuilt, wood-fired brick oven which creates loaves of amazing texture and beauty! Come early!  We often sell out by noon…
We will be bringing a small batch of our CRANBERRY ORANGE ALMOND BREAD as we’ve had a number of customers request it recently…  It’s made with toasted almonds, sweet-tart cranberries, and fresh organic orange zest… Come early if you want to get your hands on one!

West Michigan Wheat $5.00 (A light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust)
Oceana Round $5.00 ( Rustic Italian country bread)
O’Batta $5.00 (Ciabatta-style ripping and dipping bread)
Third Coast Three Seed $5.50 (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat)
The Michigander $5.50 (nearly 100% Michigan-grown whole grain flours—dark and soulful)
Griff’s 8-Grain $6.50  (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey)
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $7.75 (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins)
Elbridge Parmesan Olive $8.00 (sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives)
Irish Cheddar Peppercorn $8.00  (smooth Tipperary Cheddar and organic black pepper)
We will be sampling and selling our BRAND NEW CRANBERRY ORANGE SCONE as well as our Truly Ginger Scones and our Michigan Cherry Scones.  Look for our Deep Mud Brownies, Tree Hugger PB and chocolate chip cookies, and Expedition cookies (better than a granola bar any day!) as well.
FROM THE GARDENS —Big, fat, juicy, sweet CARROTS right out of the ground (they grow sweeter as the winter progresses!)  ALSO:  All Blue Potatoes, Blue Hubbard Squash, Waltham Butternut Squash—Winter’s Delectables!!

Hickory Ridge Family Farm
Sale! All Happy Hill turkey;  pieces, ground & sausage is now on sale at 50% off until gone!
New! Limited quantities of our pasture raised pork. Pork steaks, chops, fresh ham roasts, ground pork. We raised them this summer, they were  rotated through our pastures and woodlands rooting for food like their wild relatives. Superb taste results!
Grassfed Beef. Ground beef in packages.
Pastured Poultry. Chicken leg quarters, wings, soup stock. Chickens raised on pasture & supplemented with either certified organic feed from Grahams Organic, or non-organic but not GMO feed from a local farm co-op.

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Valentine’s Day gifts or treats for your self that are pretty, practical and organic…
Organic Soaps –  A full selection of great orgianic soaps to start the new year (Peppermint, Oatmeal Spice, Lemongrass Tea, Lavender, and other wonderful scents (made with certified organic oils, and botanicals – no artificial fragrances or colors, only essential oils).
Lip Balms – With the dry air of the season upon us you’ll want to buy more than one! Made with organic ingredients and food safe essential oils (Natural, Peppermint, Grapefruit and Cinnamon flavors).
Relax with a Organic Bath Tea, made with certified organic botanicals and salts.  Pretty packaging for lentines day.
Pretty sachets in Lavender and lavender w/ rose buds to tuck into drawers, closets, knitting even a nice treat for you desk drawer!
Starry Night sachets for a relaxing herbal blend for your pillow or bedside stand.
Organic Lavender dryer bags, especially nice with bed linens and towels (2 pack or 5 pack available).
Bees Wax Candles – Fir Trees, Snowmen, Beeskeps, Bears,  3″ and 5 ” pillars, votives,and tea lights.
Clean burning! Long Burn Time! Non-Petroleum!  100% Michigan beeswax :  )
Hasselman’s Honey -Great for cooking or just a lone with a warm cup of tea and piece of toast or biscuit.  A naturally sweet treat!
Look forward to seeing you at the market!
We’ll be at the next market on January 29th. See you then!

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall
Daisy will be back at market this week with plenty of her Original Pumpkin Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Cup, and W/C/S FREE treats. She’s also excited about some of the new labels Mom’s been working on (Daisy’s a bit of a showoff). Stop by and see us!

Last but not least

Big Sweetwater Hugs & Thanks to our first 2011 New & Renewing
Friends of the Market!
Tony & Monica VerPlank
Ben & Jen Michaels & Allison, Meredith & baby Isabel.
Bob & Lynn Wood
Deborah Ellis
Brad Snyder
Randy & Cheri Borns

As always, if you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $10.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Sweetwater is now on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Muskegon-MI/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

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

 

Healthy, Humane & Homegrown! First Market of the New Year!

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First Market of 2011!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, January 15th, 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 & Project Fresh market

First Market of the New Year!
Start your new year out right with some healthy, humane & homegrown food from the only year-round farmers market in West Michigan!

Musicians from Front Porch Picken will be playing their special brand of Old Tyme Music!

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
EGGS!  Our chickens are HAPPY! We will have a lot of eggs, finally!
VEGGIES this week ~ Winter Squash.  Red cabbage and Green Savoy Cabbages. Kennebec, Red Norland and Fingerling Potatoes;  Yellow Onions.  We will be selling dried herbs from Maple Moon Farm. 
BEEF ~  Try our beef!  Our steers were on lush pastures from May to November.   They are hung to age and processed by Ebel’s Meats in Falmouth, a family-run USDA operation.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags ~ Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast, full caf, half caf or decaf.  CHECK OUT OUR BLOG ~  http://www.earthscapefarm.blogspot.com
Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Doug & Tate Luchies have been producing wonderful maple syrup & honey for almost 8 years on their farm.  Sizes will range from quarts to pints.

Shady Side Farm of Holland
We’ll have freshly ground cornmeal this week, as well soybeans, pinto beans, black beans, wheat, corn and winter squash. With 2 plus months left of winter, keep warm with our fresh-from-the-farm wool socks, rag rugs, and recycled felted wool mittens and hats. We are Mike and Lona Bronkema of Shady Side Farm and we have been farming since 1992 and have recently transitioned to organic in parts of our operation, certifying through Global Organic Alliance (GOA). The farm is home to 150 or so sheep and some chickens. Wool from our sheep is dyed at the farm, and in our spare time Mike makes beautiful, warm wool socks and Lona makes hefty rugs from recycled fabrics. http://shadysidefarm.etsy.com
http://shadysidefarm.blogspot.com

McLaughlin Grows! Urban Farm of Muskegon
We’ll have a limited supply of our hoophouse grown Pac Choi, Mixed Lettuces, Baby Lettuce.

Creswick Farms of Ravenna
Please note: We will have a limited selection of products this week and no special orders. Please shop early. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Grassfields Farm of Coopersville
Raw Milk Certified Organic Cheese
Gouda, Gouda w/dill, Gouda w/cumin (Leyden), Lamont Cheddar. Gouda w/chili flakes.
Edam.

Earthly Kneads of Muskegon
New schedule! We will bringing a brand new exciting selection of wonderful breads, cookies, scones, muffins and more! See you tomorrow!
We will also have our usual assortment of Naturally Nutty Nut Butters and Food for Thought Preserves, Hot Sauces, and Salsa.

Liberty Family Farm of Hart
From the Hoophouse
Tim will be picking some greens to sell. I believe it will be some kale, spinach, chard & arugula.
From the Farm
Various Pork selections and some beef soup bones.
From the Bakery
The Ultimate Breakfast Cookie, Cherry chocolate Pecan, Chocolate Walnut & Peanut Butter Chocolate.  Don’t be afraid to buy  a little extra for the week in between markets , they freeze great!
New Items!
Cranberry Pecan Rye Bread
Banana Bread  *GF Avail.
Fig & Walnut Bread * GF Avail.
Cheese Straws – a great treat to have with a warm bowl of soup.
Spinach & Mozzarella personal pizzas ready to heat & eat!
Quiche
Spinach & Cheddar
Cheddar & Bacon
Blueberry Turnovers, Empanadas & more!!
Looking forward to seeing all of you!

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart
Michigan’s Only Solar Powered Brick Oven Bakery!
Irish Cheddar Peppercorn –Muskegon’s own Cheese Lady turned us on to this amazing Irish Cheddar—after our first taste we knew we had to get it into some of our bread…We’ve married this smooth Irish Cheddar to tongue-tingling organic black pepper.  Needless to say, it’s a very happy marriage!  $8.00 a loaf.
West Michigan Wheat $5.00 (A light and creamy wheat bread)
Oceana Round $5.00 ( Rustic Italian country bread)
O’Batta $5.00 (Ciabatta-style ripping and dipping bread)
Third Coast Three Seed $5.50 (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat)
Hazel Road Rustic $5.50 (A lovely 4-grain featuring Michigan spelt, barley, rye and wheat)
Griff’s 8-Grain $6.50  (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grainsj three seeds, and a bit of Michigan honey)
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $7.75 (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins)
Elbridge Parmesan Olive $8.00 (Wisconsin parmesan and Kalamata olives in every bite!)
THE MICHIGANDER! A naturally-leavened bread made with 100% Michigan grown whole grains!  $5.50

Olson Farm of Shelby
Jim returns with potatoes, onions and some dry beans. He may bring a grinder to do grain grinding demos.

Hickory Ridge Family Farm
Sale! All Happy Hill turkey;  pieces, ground & sausage is now on sale at 50% off until gone!
New! Limited quantities of our pasture raised pork. Pork steaks, chops, fresh ham roasts, ground pork. We raised them this summer, they were  rotated through our pastures and woodlands rooting for food like their wild relatives. Superb taste results!
Grassfed Beef. Ground beef in packages.
Pastured Poultry. Chicken leg quarters, wings, soup stock. Chickens raised on pasture & supplemented with either certified organic feed from Grahams Organic, or non-organic but not GMO feed from a local farm co-op.

Ayurvedic Farm of Montague
Back again, Pecan Pralines! Also, peanut Brittle! And, we’ll have our Radish Microgreens and Rebecca’s artworks.

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
We’ll be at the next market on January 29th. See you then!

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall
Look for us at the next market on January 29th. Thanks!

Last but not least

Big Sweetwater Hugs & Thanks to our 2010 New & Renewing
Friends of the Market:
Bob & Lynn Wood
AJ Bougher
Don Kunst
Terry Lehnen
Dave Fredericks & Hildi Paulsen
Ben & Jen Michaels & Girls
Sue Vargas
Mike, Jennifer & Malcolm Johnson
Joanne Patterson
Michael, Sally & Miles Triant
Robert Tyler & Victoria Veenstra
Madelon Hassberger
Joan LaMourie
Kate Heineman
Lee Henderson
Arlene Hecksel
Cindy Anderson
Jennifer Stewart
John Gabrosek
Kathy Coffey
Jeff Plyler
Marianne & Jackie Nelson
Dawn Sherwood
Joan Oegema
Gregg Smith

As always, if you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $10.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Sweetwater is now on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Muskegon-MI/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Last Holiday Market of 2010!

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Have a Wonderful Holiday Season!

Happy Holidays from Sweetwater Local Foods Market!

Dec 18th: LAST MARKET UNTIL JANUARY 15th!!

After this Saturday, we will be CLOSED Dec 25th, Jan 1st, and Jan 8th.

We will Re-OPEN on Jan 15th, and every other Saturday thereafter until spring. THANKS, and please pass this schedule on to those who may not be getting this email!

Last Sweetwater Market Until January 15th!

Come shop in our beautiful warm market space! Visit our new holiday vendors and old favorites. Musicians from Front Porch Picken will be playing their special brand of Old Tyme Music!

New Vendor!

Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont

Doug & Tate Luchies have been producing wonderful maple syrup & honey for almost 8 years on their farm.  Sizes will range from quarts to pints and there will be Christmas gift bottles as well.

Shady Side Farm of Holland

We’ll have freshly ground cornmeal this week, as well soybeans, pinto beans, black beans, wheat, corn and winter squash. In case anyone needs a last-minute gift, we’ll have our fresh-from-the-farm wool socks, rag rugs, and recycled felted wool mittens and hats. We are Mike and Lona Bronkema of Shady Side Farm and we have been farming since 1992 and have recently transitioned to organic in parts of our operation, certifying through Global Organic Alliance (GOA). The farm is home to 150 or so sheep and some chickens. Wool from our sheep is dyed at the farm, and in our spare time Mike makes beautiful, warm wool socks and Lona makes hefty rugs from recycled fabrics. http://shadysidefarm.etsy.com

http://shadysidefarm.blogspot.com

McLaughlin Grows! Urban Farm of Muskegon

Pac Choi, Mixed Lettuces, Baby Lettuce.

 

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
Featured this week!  Ham Deli Slices and Apple Chicken Sausage are back! Braunschweiger to warm your heart!

POULTRY
Skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Chicken leg quarters
Ground chicken
PORK
Pork Chops
Pork Tenderloin,
Bacon, Apple Smoked
Bacon, Hickory Smoked
Bacon Ends
BEEF
Flank Steak
Gourmet Patties
Ground Beef Patties
NOTE: Filet Mignon and other steak cuts are available by special order.
SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Garlic Kielbasa Sausage
German Thuringer
Moroccan Lamb Sausage
Chicken Spinach Feta Sausage
Chicken Apple Sausage (They’re back!)
Braunschweiger
Ring Bologna
Chorizo
Deli Ham Slices (They’re back!)
Pepperoni Slices
Hot Italian Sausage Links
Breakfast Sausage (Bulk 1 lb. packages)

Breakfast Sausage Links

Italian Sausge (Bulk 1 lb. packages)

Meat Snack Sticks
Pancetta
Chicago Style Hog Dogs
Soy Free Eggs: We’ll have them but please come early if you want them!
Important Notice Regarding Pre-Orders: If you pre-order meat you will have to pick it up on Saturday by no later than 12:00 noon or the items will be put back in stock. If you have an emergency and can’t make it you can call the cell phone to reach me before the noon cut-off at 231.670.4817. Thanks! Pre-Orders: Email Chris Bedford at chrisbedford@charter.net by no later than Monday morning  before the next market and he will have it ready for you to pick up on Saturday. For a complete list of products, please see the website: www.CreswickFarms.com

Hickory Ridge Family Farm
Sale! All Happy Hill turkey;  pieces, ground & sausage is now on sale at 50% off until gone!

New! Limited quantities of our pasture raised pork. Pork steaks, chops, fresh ham roasts, ground pork. We raised them this summer, they were  rotated through our pastures and woodlands rooting for food like their wild relatives. Superb taste results!

Grassfed Beef. Ground beef in packages.

Pastured Poultry. Chicken leg quarters, wings, soup stock. Chickens raised on pasture & supplemented with either certified organic feed from Grahams Organic, or non-organic but not GMO feed from a local farm co-op.

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

VEGGIES this week ~ I hope to dig some fresh CARROTS and  CELERIAC today!  Will also have Delicata, Heart of Gold and Acorn Squash.  Red cabbage and Green Savoy Cabbages. Kennebec, Red Norland and Fingerling Potatoes;  Yellow Onions.  We will be selling dried herbs from Maple Moon Farm. 
BEEF ~  Try our beef!  Our steers were on lush pastures from May to November.  IF YOU WANT SOMETHING SPECIAL TO HOLD YOU FOR 3 WEEKS, PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR ORDER BY 4PM.   We have some new boneless steaks – New York Strip and Rib Eye, plus our other steak cuts.
GREAT COOKBOOK – Vegetables A to Z – ON SALE for $15.    Makes a great Christmas gift.  Only 1 copy left.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags ~ Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast, full caf, half caf or decaf.  A new shipment arrives today.  Don’t forget to stock up for the next 3 weeks.
CHECK OUT OUR BLOG ~  http://www.earthscapefarm.blogspot.com

Grassfields Farm of Coopersville

Raw Milk Certified Organic Cheese

Gouda, Gouda w/dill, Gouda w/cumin (Leyden), Lamont Cheddar. Gouda w/chili flakes.

Edam.

Ayurvedic Farm of Montague

Back again, Pecan Pralines! Also, we’ll have our Radish Microgreens and Rebecca will be bringing some new paintings.

Earthly Kneads of Muskegon

This week’s Specials:

Christmas Stollen. Gail’s mother-in-law’s secret recipe filled with fruit & pecans.

Brie Bread. We start with our Tuscan bread and add Brie from our neighbor the Cheese Lady!

Italian Panettone – Italian Sweet Bread studded with organic apricots, almonds, and dried fruits.

Sale! Light of Day Organic Teas – All of our teas and tea accessories are 20% off regular price.

Regular Bread – 100% Whole Grain Spelt, Seeded Spelt, Peasant Bread, Tuscan Bread, Italian Rosemary, Sweet Vanilla Challah

Scones – Eggnog, Apple Pie, Blueberry Lemonchocolate chip, apple cinnamon

Muffins – Blueberry, Strawberry Rhubarb (all local and organic fruit!)

Cookies – Sweet n’ Salty Cashews, Coconut Pecan Macaroons (GF), Double Chocolate Cookies (Vegan), Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies (Vegan), Pfefferneuse Cookies (German “peppernut” cookies.  SERIOUS Gingerbread action in a bite of these), Ginger Fig Oatmeal, Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal,  Dark Chocolate Chip, Mexican Wedding Cookies (aka Pecan Puffs.  Melt in your mouth shortbread with toasted pecans), and more!

We’ll have granola, gorp, and muesli, too.

Fresh garlic is on sale!  Giant 2 pound mesh bags are marked down from $32 to $20.

We will also have our usual assortment of Naturally Nutty Nut Butters and Food for Thought Preserves, Hot Sauces, and Salsa.

Liberty Family Farm of Hart

Wow, time has really flown by, only 2 more markets left this year!  Wow, time has really flown by.  Well we are working on a great layout for this market. Look forward to seeing you there!
FROM THE BAKERY
A complete Breakfast Cookie selection this week.  They freeze well; stock up for our 3 week break! The Ultimate, Cherry Chocolate Pecan. Chocolate Walnut, Peanut Butter Chocolate & the Christmas Cookie.
Quiche. Broccoli Cheddar, Spinach & Cheddar and Swiss Chard & Bacon.
New! Cranberry Tea Ring, perfect for Sunday morning coffee.
New! Ginger Sweet Rolls
New! Giant Gingerbread Men and Ginger Cookies.
New! Banana Chocolate Bread, Cranberry Orange Bread & more.
Granola, Empanadas & Turnovers.
New! Pumpkin Empanada
New! Cranberry Crumble Tart
Stollen Bread & Mexican Rolls
Pumpkin Pies & More!!!
New! BREAKFAST COOKIE GIFT BASKETS, a few available this week.  You can special order for next week.
Gluten Free Breakfast Cookies, Granola, Breads, Quiches & Pies.
FROM THE HOOPHOUSE
Hopefully Spinach and Kale!
FROM THE FARM
Eggs, Turkey Sausage & Grass-fed Beef!
Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

AUNTIE P’S CHOCOLATE CHERRY: (In honor of our friend Priscilla who nearly died from delight when she tasted this bread for the first time…)   A deep, dark, unparalleled chocolate and dried cherry bread that pushes the bounds of what bread can be.  Made with French Valrhona chocolate, Belgian Callebaut chocolate, organic cocoa powder, and dried Michigan cherries this bread is nothing short of decadent.              We will also be sampling our other new breads…

Come early!  We often sell out by noon…

Irish Cheddar Peppercorn –Muskegon’s own Cheese Lady turned us on to this amazing Irish Cheddar—after our first taste we knew we had to get it into some of our bread…We’ve married this smooth Irish Cheddar to tongue-tingling organic black pepper.  Needless to say, it’s a very happy marriage!  $8.00 a loaf.

Cranberry Orange Almond—A true festival of flavors with sweetened cranberries, organic orange zest, and toasted almonds.  A lovely bread for a special breakfast, or tea time, or seasonal celebrations…$8.75 a round.

Our Other Breads:

West Michigan Wheat $5.00 (A light and creamy wheat bread)

Oceana Round $5.00 ( Rustic Italian country bread)

O’Batta $5.00 (Ciabatta-style ripping and dipping bread)

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

Hazel Road Rustic $5.50 (A lovely 4-grain featuring Michigan spelt, barley, rye and wheat)

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

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $7.75 (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins)

Elbridge Parmesan Olive $8.00 (Wisconsin parmesan and Kalamata olives in every bite!)

THE MICHIGANDER! A naturally-leavened bread made with 100% Michigan grown whole grains!  $5.50

New Holiday Vendors!

Beech Coast Studio Pottery of West Olive

Susan Hoekema is back with functional pottery created in her backyard studio.  Her stoneware bowls, mugs, and plates are inspired by Lake Michigan, the dunes, and the woods.  Joining her Michigan tree mugs this year are African tree mugs and maple syrup bottles whose glass stoppers came from Kenya.  Also available are tumblers painted with Lake Michigan storms, sunsets and calm warm days and tile trivets.

Fiber Creations of Whitehall

As artist Ann Nessa reminds us: Fiber is Good For You!

This year Ann will have more hand knit and woven items. Scarves knit and woven in wool and acrylic materials, including a Mohair Shawl that can really top off your outfit for a party or just to keep you warm and a Lace Alpaca shawl/scarf/table runner. Thrummed Mittens to keep your fingers warm. Many felted purses and tote bags. Compact shopping bags so you always have a bag with you and you can say “No Thank You To Plastic Bags”.  Also a new batch of coffee cups. All items are one of a kind.

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Great gifts that are pretty, practical and organic…

Organic Soaps –  Peppermint, Northern Forest, Spice, Lemongrass Tea, Lavender, and other wonderful scents (made with certified organic oils, and botanicals – no artificial fragrances or colors, only essential oils).

Lip Balms – great  stocking  stuffers for just about any age.  With the dry air of the season upon us you’ll want to buy more than one! Made with organic ingredients and food safe essential oils.

Starry Night Dream Pillow sachets and a variety of organic lavender sachets

Bees Wax Candles – Great Victorian Santas, Fir Trees, Snowmen, votives, pillars, tapers and tea lights. New scented beeswax for the holidays in travel tins and votives in frosted glass (cinnamon, pine and warm vanilla scent). 100% Michigan beeswax

Hasselman’s Honey -Great for holiday cooking or just a lone with a warm cup of tea and piece of toast, muffin or biscuit.  Locally made by bee’s in Fremont, Michigan. Many sizes and pretty gift bottles to choose from. Make it a gift bag and add a beeswax candle!

Cards, gift tags, gift bags & special wrapped boxes for organic soaps in a variety of designs.

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall

HOLIDAY SPECIAL, this Saturday only at Sweetwater: Purchase $15 worth of Daisy Doodles and receive your choice of a FREE 2011 Dogma mini calendar or a Starmark training clicker, while supplies last. Daisy thinks I’m crazy. Crazy in the holiday spirit!
Don’t forget that we now offer Daisy Doodles Wheat, Corn and Soy FREE treats as well, for doggies with sensitive systems. Same great taste as our Original Pumpkin Peanut Butter but without some known allergens. We still have a few special holiday packages of “Santa’s Paws” and “Daisy’s Gingerbread Dogs.” What better way to show your puppy love?

Love Community Garden of Muskegon

If your idea of gift giving includes supporting the growth of Community Gardens in the Muskegon area, stop by and purchase one of the fund-raiser items from the good gardeners of Love Community Garden. They will have calendars, gift cards, and NEW! this week, Scented Pinecones. All proceeds go to support the continued efforts of the Garden and the Children’s Art program.

Last but not least

Sweetwater Hugs & Thanks to new Friend of the Market Joan Oegema for her contribution and also to Gregg Smith for renewing his Friend of the Market membership!

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $10.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Sweetwater is now on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Muskegon-MI/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

Hope to see you at the market, but if not please have a great Holiday Season, and we’ll see you on January 15th!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Have Yourself a Made in West Michigan Christmas!

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Have Yourself a Made in West Michigan Christmas!

 

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, December 11th, 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 & Project Fresh market

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Please note the change in our Winter Market Schedule: OPEN Dec 11th & 18th. CLOSED Dec 25th, Jan 1st, and Jan 8th. Re-OPEN on Jan 15th, and every other Saturday thereafter until spring. THANKS, and please pass this schedule on to those who may not be getting this email!

 

Holiday Market Continues!

Come shop in our beautiful warm market space! Visit our new holiday vendors and old favorites. Musicians from Front Porch Picken will be playing their special brand of Old Tyme Music!

New Holiday Vendors!

Beech Coast Studio Pottery of West Olive

Susan Hoekema is back with functional pottery created in her backyard studio.  Her stoneware bowls, mugs, and plates are inspired by Lake Michigan, the dunes, and the woods.  Joining her Michigan tree mugs this year are African tree mugs and maple syrup bottles whose glass stoppers came from Kenya.  Also available are tumblers painted with Lake Michigan storms, sunsets and calm warm days and tile trivets.

Fiber Creations of Whitehall

As artist Ann Nessa reminds us: Fiber is Good For You!

This year Ann will have more hand knit and woven items. Scarves knit and woven in wool and acrylic materials, including a Mohair Shawl that can really top off your outfit for a party or just to keep you warm and a Lace Alpaca shawl/scarf/table runner. Thrummed Mittens to keep your fingers warm. Many felted purses and tote bags. Compact shopping bags so you always have a bag with you and you can say “No Thank You To Plastic Bags”.  Also a new batch of coffee cups. All items are one of a kind.

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Great gifts that are pretty, practical and organic…

Organic Soaps –  Peppermint, Northern Forest, Spice, Lemongrass Tea, Lavender, and other wonderful scents (made with certified organic oils, and botanicals – no artificial fragrances or colors, only essential oils).

Lip Balms – great  stocking  stuffers for just about any age.  With the dry air of the season upon us you’ll want to buy more than one! Made with organic ingredients and food safe essential oils.

Starry Night Dream Pillow sachets and a variety of organic lavender sachets

Bees Wax Candles – Great Victorian Santas, Fir Trees, Snowmen, votives, pillars, tapers and tea lights. New scented beeswax for the holidays in travel tins and votives in frosted glass (cinnamon, pine and warm vanilla scent). 100% Michigan beeswax

Hasselman’s Honey -Great for holiday cooking or just a lone with a warm cup of tea and piece of toast, muffin or biscuit.  Locally made by bee’s in Fremont, Michigan. Many sizes and pretty gift bottles to choose from. Make it a gift bag and add a beeswax candle!

Cards, gift tags, gift bags & special wrapped boxes for organic soaps in a variety of designs.

Earthly Kneads of Muskegon

This week’s Specials:

Christmas Stollen. Gail’s mother-in-law’s secret recipe filled with fruit & pecans.

Brie Bread. We start with our Tuscan bread and add Brie from our neighbor the Cheese Lady!

Italian Panettone – Italian Sweet Bread studded with organic apricots, almonds, and dried fruits.

Sale! Light of Day Organic Teas – All of our teas and tea accessories are 20% off regular price.

Regular Bread – 100% Whole Grain Spelt, Seeded Spelt, Peasant Bread, Tuscan Bread, Italian Rosemary, Sweet Vanilla Challah

Scones – Eggnog, Apple Pie, Blueberry Lemonchocolate chip, apple cinnamon

Muffins – Blueberry, Strawberry Rhubarb (all local and organic fruit!)

Cookies – Sweet n’ Salty Cashews, Coconut Pecan Macaroons (GF), Double Chocolate Cookies (Vegan), Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies (Vegan), Pfefferneuse Cookies (German “peppernut” cookies.  SERIOUS Gingerbread action in a bite of these), Ginger Fig Oatmeal, Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal,  Dark Chocolate Chip, Mexican Wedding Cookies (aka Pecan Puffs.  Melt in your mouth shortbread with toasted pecans), and more!

We’ll have granola, gorp, and muesli, too.

Fresh garlic is on sale!  Giant 2 pound mesh bags are marked down from $32 to $20.

We will also have our usual assortment of Naturally Nutty Nut Butters and Food for Thought Preserves, Hot Sauces, and Salsa.

 

Liberty Family Farm of Hart

Wow, time has really flown by, only 2 more markets left this year!  Wow, time has really flown by.  Well we are working on a great layout for this market. Look forward to seeing you there!
FROM THE BAKERY
A complete Breakfast Cookie selection this week.  They freeze well; stock up for our 3 week break! The Ultimate, Cherry Chocolate Pecan. Chocolate Walnut, Peanut Butter Chocolate & the Christmas Cookie.
Quiche. Broccoli Cheddar, Spinach & Cheddar and Swiss Chard & Bacon.
New! Cranberry Tea Ring, perfect for Sunday morning coffee.
New! Ginger Sweet Rolls
New! Giant Gingerbread Men and Ginger Cookies.
New! Banana Chocolate Bread, Cranberry Orange Bread & more.
Granola, Empanadas & Turnovers.
New! Pumpkin Empanada
New! Cranberry Crumble Tart
Stollen Bread & Mexican Rolls
Pumpkin Pies & More!!!
New! BREAKFAST COOKIE GIFT BASKETS, a few available this week.  You can special order for next week.
Gluten Free Breakfast Cookies, Granola, Breads, Quiches & Pies.
FROM THE HOOPHOUSE
Hopefully Spinach and Kale!
FROM THE FARM
Eggs, Turkey Sausage & Grass-fed Beef!
Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

AUNTIE P’S CHOCOLATE CHERRY: (In honor of our friend Priscilla who nearly died from delight when she tasted this bread for the first time…)   A deep, dark, unparalleled chocolate and dried cherry bread that pushes the bounds of what bread can be.  Made with French Valrhona chocolate, Belgian Callebaut chocolate, organic cocoa powder, and dried Michigan cherries this bread is nothing short of decadent.              We will also be sampling our other new breads…

Come early!  We often sell out by noon…

Irish Cheddar Peppercorn –Muskegon’s own Cheese Lady turned us on to this amazing Irish Cheddar—after our first taste we knew we had to get it into some of our bread…We’ve married this smooth Irish Cheddar to tongue-tingling organic black pepper.  Needless to say, it’s a very happy marriage!  $8.00 a loaf.

Cranberry Orange Almond—A true festival of flavors with sweetened cranberries, organic orange zest, and toasted almonds.  A lovely bread for a special breakfast, or tea time, or seasonal celebrations…$8.75 a round.

Our Other Breads:

West Michigan Wheat $5.00 (A light and creamy wheat bread)

Oceana Round $5.00 ( Rustic Italian country bread)

O’Batta $5.00 (Ciabatta-style ripping and dipping bread)

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

Hazel Road Rustic $5.50 (A lovely 4-grain featuring Michigan spelt, barley, rye and wheat)

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

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $7.75 (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins)

Elbridge Parmesan Olive $8.00 (Wisconsin parmesan and Kalamata olives in every bite!)

THE MICHIGANDER! A naturally-leavened bread made with 100% Michigan grown whole grains!  $5.50

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
Featured this week!  Ham Deli Slices and Apple Chicken Sausage are back! Braunschweiger to warm your heart!

POULTRY
Skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Chicken leg quarters
Ground chicken
PORK
Pork Chops
Pork Tenderloin,
Bacon, Apple Smoked
Bacon, Hickory Smoked
Bacon Ends
BEEF
Flank Steak
Gourmet Patties
Ground Beef Patties
NOTE: Filet Mignon and other steak cuts are available by special order.
SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Garlic Kielbasa Sausage
German Thuringer
Moroccan Lamb Sausage
Chicken Spinach Feta Sausage
Chicken Apple Sausage (They’re back!)
Braunschweiger
Ring Bologna
Chorizo
Deli Ham Slices (They’re back!)
Pepperoni Slices
Hot Italian Sausage Links
Breakfast Sausage (Bulk 1 lb. packages)

Breakfast Sausage Links

Italian Sausge (Bulk 1 lb. packages)

Meat Snack Sticks
Pancetta
Chicago Style Hog Dogs
Soy Free Eggs: We’ll have them but please come early if you want them!
Important Notice Regarding Pre-Orders: If you pre-order meat you will have to pick it up on Saturday by no later than 12:00 noon or the items will be put back in stock. If you have an emergency and can’t make it you can call the cell phone to reach me before the noon cut-off at 231.670.4817. Thanks! Pre-Orders: Email Chris Bedford at chrisbedford@charter.net by no later than Monday morning  before the next market and he will have it ready for you to pick up on Saturday. For a complete list of products, please see the website: www.CreswickFarms.com

 

Hickory Ridge Family Farm
Sale! All Happy Hill turkey;  pieces, ground & sausage is now on sale at 50% off until gone!

New! Limited quantities of our pasture raised pork. Pork steaks, chops, fresh ham roasts, ground pork. We raised them this summer, they were  rotated through our pastures and woodlands rooting for food like their wild relatives. Superb taste results!

Grassfed Beef. Ground beef in packages.

Pastured Poultry. Chicken leg quarters, wings, soup stock. Chickens raised on pasture & supplemented with either certified organic feed from Grahams Organic, or non-organic but not GMO feed from a local farm co-op.

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

VEGGIES this week ~ Carrots; Delicata, Butternut and Acorn Squash.  Red and Green Savoy Cabbages. Fingerling Potatoes;  Yellow Onions.  We will be selling dried herbs from Maple Moon Farm. 
BEEF ~  We will have all our cuts of beef this Saturday!  We have some new boneless steaks – New York Strip and Rib Eye, plus our other steak cuts.
GREAT COOKBOOK – Vegetables A to Z – last copies are ON SALE for $15.    Makes a great Christmas gift.  Only 1 copy left.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags ~ Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast, full caf, half caf or decaf.

CHECK OUT OUR BLOG ~  http://www.earthscapefarm.blogspot.com

 

Grassfields Farm of Coopersville

Raw Milk Certified Organic Cheese

Gouda, Gouda w/dill, Gouda w/cumin (Leyden), Lamont Cheddar. Gouda w/chili flakes.

Edam.

Ayurvedic Farm of Montague

Back again, Pecan Pralines and this week we’re adding Wild Rice Cookies! Also, we’ll have our Radish Microgreens and Rebecca will be bringing some new paintings.

 

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall

Just in time for Christmas, Daisy introduces her Wheat, Corn and Soy FREE treats! Now even doggies with sensitive systems can enjoy wholesome, Real Food Treats made with Local and Organic ingredients! Don’t forget about Daisy’s Gingerbread Dogs and Santa’s Paws stocking stuffers, too. How about a customized gift box for that extra special doggie on your list? We have all kinds of neat goodies to go with Daisy’s delicious treats, and we’ll package them in a 100% recycled paperboard pawprint box, wrapped with 100% real cellophane and decorated with banana fiber or recycled paper ribbon. Now how’s that for eco-friendly? Daisy Doodles are good for your dog, your community, your environment!

 

Last but not least

Sweetwater Hugs & Thanks to Dawn Sherwood for renewing her Friend of the Market membership!

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $10.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Sweetwater is now on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Muskegon-MI/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

Hope to see you at the market!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

 

 

Fa-La-La! Reeths Puffer Madrigals Bring Christmas to Sweetwater!

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Reeths Puffer High School Madrigals!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, December 4th, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.
We are a Bridge Card & Project Fresh market

Reeths Puffer Madrigals to Perform this Saturday!

Come listen to the beautiful young voices of the Madrigals as they perform music from their upcoming Christmas Concert!

Performance time from 10 to noon.

New Holiday Vendors!

Fruitland Farms of Whitehall

Returning again this year with beautiful Christmas Wreaths & Swags. Made from a variety of locally harvested greens and ready for your decorating touches!

Fiber Creations of Whitehall

As artist Ann Nessa reminds us: Fiber is Good For You!

This year Ann will have more hand knit and woven items. Scarves knit and woven in wool and acrylic materials, including a Mohair Shawl that can really top off your outfit for a party or just to keep you warm and a Lace Alpaca shawl/scarf/table runner. Thrummed Mittens to keep your fingers warm. Many felted purses and tote bags. Compact shopping bags so you always have a bag with you and you can say “No Thank You To Plastic Bags”.  Also a new batch of coffee cups. All items are one of a kind.

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Great gifts that are pretty, practical and organic…

Organic Soaps –  Peppermint, Northern Forest, Spice, Lemongrass Tea, Lavender, and other wonderful scents (made with certified organic oils, and botanicals – no artificial fragrances or colors, only essential oils).

Lip Balms – great  stocking  stuffers for just about any age.  With the dry air of the season upon us you’ll want to buy more than one! Made with organic ingredients and food safe essential oils.

Starry Night Dream Pillow sachets and a variety of organic lavender sachets

Organic Lavender dryer bags, especially nice with bed linens and towels (2 pack or 5 pack).

Bees Wax Candles – Great Victorian Santas, Fir Trees, Snowmen, votives, pillars, tapers and tea lights. New scented beeswax for the holidays in travel tins and votives in frosted glass (cinnamon, pine and warm vanilla scent). 100% Michigan beeswax

Hasselman’s Honey -Great for holiday cooking or just a lone with a warm cup of tea and piece of toast, muffin or biscuit.  Locally made by bee’s in Fremont, Michigan. Many sizes and pretty gift bottles to choose from. Make it a gift bag and add a beeswax candle!

Cards, gift tags, gift bags & special wrapped boxes for organic soaps in a variety of designs.

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery is excited to announce that we will be bringing yet another NEW BREAD to Sweetwater on Saturday 12/4!  Come out and TASTE—samples are FREE!

AUNTIE P’S CHOCOLATE CHERRY: (In honor of our friend Priscilla who nearly died from delight when she tasted this bread for the first time…)   A deep, dark, unparalleled chocolate and dried cherry bread that pushes the bounds of what bread can be.  Made with French Valrhona chocolate, Belgian Callebaut chocolate, organic cocoa powder, and dried Michigan cherries this bread is nothing short of decadent.              We will also be sampling our other new breads…

Come early!  We often sell out by noon…

Irish Cheddar Peppercorn –Muskegon’s own Cheese Lady turned us on to this amazing Irish Cheddar—after our first taste we knew we had to get it into some of our bread…We’ve married this smooth Irish Cheddar to tongue-tingling organic black pepper.  Needless to say, it’s a very happy marriage!  $8.00 a loaf.

Cranberry Orange Almond—A true festival of flavors with sweetened cranberries, organic orange zest, and toasted almonds.  A lovely bread for a special breakfast, or tea time, or seasonal celebrations…$8.75 a round.

Our Other Breads:

West Michigan Wheat $5.00 (A light and creamy wheat bread)

Oceana Round $5.00 ( Rustic Italian country bread)

O’Batta $5.00 (Ciabatta-style ripping and dipping bread)

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

Hazel Road Rustic $5.50 (A lovely 4-grain featuring Michigan spelt, barley, rye and wheat)

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

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $7.75 (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins)

Elbridge Parmesan Olive $8.00 (Wisconsin parmesan and Kalamata olives in every bite!)

THE MICHIGANDER! A naturally-leavened bread made with 100% Michigan grown whole grains!  $5.50

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

VEGGIES this week ~ Carrots; Delicata, Butternut and Acorn Squash.  Red and Green Savoy Cabbages. Fingerling Potatoes;  Yellow Onions.  IF the snow clears, I might be able to cut some arugula.

We will be selling dried herbs from Maple Moon Farm. 
BEEF ~  We will have all our cuts of beef this Saturday!  We have some new boneless steaks – New York Strip and Rib Eye, plus our other steak cuts.
GREAT COOKBOOK – Vegetables A to Z – last copies are ON SALE for $15.    Makes a great Christmas gift.  Only 2 copies left.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags ~ Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast, full caf, half caf or decaf.

CHECK OUT OUR BLOG ~  http://www.earthscapefarm.blogspot.com

Grassfields Farm of Coopersville

Raw Milk Certified Organic Cheese

Gouda, Gouda w/dill, Gouda w/cumin (Leyden), Lamont Cheddar. Gouda w/chili flakes.

Edam.

Liberty Family Farm of Hart

From our Hoophouse

A variety of greens if it isn’t too cold! Spinach, chard, kale.

From the Bakery

New!  CHRISTMAS FROM AROUND THE WORLD!

A variety of Breads & Cookies from a variety of countries.

Breakfast Cookies. The ultimate, Chocolate Cherry Pecan, Chocolate Walnut, Peanut Butter Chocolate and our new Christmas Cookie!!!  Come Check it out.

Spinach and Cheddar Quiche, Swiss Chard & Gouda Quiche. Empanadas, Turnovers & Granola.

New! Mushroom Tart with organic mushrooms & organic cheddar

Gluten Free Items also available.

From the Farm

Turkey Sausage and Free Range Eggs.
Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
Featured this week!  Ham Deli Slices and Apple Chicken Sausage are back! Braunschweiger to warm your heart!
NO WHOLE CHICKENS until December 11th.

POULTRY
Skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Chicken leg quarters
Ground chicken
PORK
Pork Chops
Pork Tenderloin,
Bacon, Apple Smoked
Bacon, Hickory Smoked
Bacon Ends
BEEF
Flank Steak
Gourmet Patties
Ground Beef Patties
NOTE: Filet Mignon and other steak cuts are available by special order.
SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Garlic Kielbasa Sausage
German Thuringer
Moroccan Lamb Sausage
Chicken Spinach Feta Sausage
Chicken Apple Sausage (They’re back!)
Braunschweiger
Ring Bologna
Chorizo
Deli Ham Slices (They’re back!)
Pepperoni Slices
Hot Italian Sausage Links
Breakfast Sausage (Bulk 1 lb. packages)

Breakfast Sausage Links

Italian Sausge (Bulk 1 lb. packages)

Meat Snack Sticks
Pancetta
Chicago Style Hog Dogs
Soy Free Eggs: A limited number will be available
Important Notice Regarding Pre-Orders: If you pre-order meat you will have to pick it up on Saturday by no later than 12:00 noon or the items will be put back in stock. If you have an emergency and can’t make it you can call the cell phone to reach me before the noon cut-off at 231.670.4817. Thanks! Pre-Orders: Email Chris Bedford at chrisbedford@charter.net by no later than Monday morning  before the next market and he will have it ready for you to pick up on Saturday. For a complete list of products, please see the website: www.CreswickFarms.com

Hickory Ridge Family Farm
Grassfed Beef. Ground beef in packages.

Pastured Poultry. Chicken leg quarters, wings, soup stock. Chickens raised on pasture & supplemented with either certified organic feed from Grahams Organic, or non-organic but not GMO feed from a local farm co-op.

Ayurvedic Farm of Montague

Back again, Pecan Pralines! These old time favorites are made with all organic ingredients. Also, we’ll have our Microgreens and Rebecca will be bringing some new paintings and will be doing charcoal portraits on site for a special Farmers Market price.

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall

Daisy will be back with plenty of freshly baked doodles, including her “Holiday Gingerbread Dogs” and “Santa’s Paws” stocking stuffers. It’s not too early for holiday planning, especially if the good little doggies on your list live out of town!
We’ll have a few dozen fresh free-range, non-GMO supplemented eggs as well. The girls are holding their own in this cold. Brrrr.

Earthly Kneads of Muskegon
This week’s Specials:
Chocolate Cherry Bread – Generous amounts of organic and fair trade dark chocolate and organic dark sweet cherries.  No dairy and no egg.
English Muffin Bread – Medium whole wheat bread with large holes in it for catching the butter. One of Gail’s favorites.
Italian Panettone – Italian Sweet Bread studded with organic apricots, almonds, and dried fruits.
Normandy Apple Cinnamon Bread – Slightly sweet bread flecked with fresh pieces of local apple and scented lightly with cinnamon.  Medium whole wheat.
Sale! Light of Day Organic Teas – All of our teas and tea accessories are 20% off regular price.
Regular Bread – 100% Whole Grain Spelt, Seeded Spelt, Peasant Bread, Tuscan Bread, Italian Rosemary, Sweet Vanilla Challah
Scones – Eggnog, Apple Pie, Blueberry Lemon
Muffins – Blueberry, Strawberry Rhubarb (all local and organic fruit!)
Cookies – Coconut Pecan Macaroons (GF), Coconut Dark Chocolate Macaroons (GF), Double Chocolate Cookies (Vegan), Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies (Vegan), Pfefferneuse Cookies (German “peppernut” cookies.  SERIOUS Gingerbread action in a bite of these), Ginger Fig Oatmeal, Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal, Giant soft gingerbread cookies with orange icing, Dark Chocolate Chip, Mexican Wedding Cookies (aka Pecan Puffs.  Melt in your mouth shortbread with toasted pecans), and more!
We’ll have granola, gorp, and muesli, too.
Fresh garlic is on sale!  Giant 2 pound mesh bags are marked down from $32 to $20.
We will also have our usual assortment of Naturally Nutty Nut Butters and Food for Thought Preserves, Hot Sauces, and Salsa

Last but not least

Love Community Garden of Muskegon

If your idea of gift giving includes supporting the growth of Community Gardens in the Muskegon area, stop by and purchase one of the fund-raiser items from the good gardeners of Love Community Garden. They will have calendars, gift cards, and NEW! this week, Scented Pinecones. All proceeds go to support the continued efforts of the Garden and the Children’s Art program.

And as usual, if you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $10.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Sweetwater is now on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Muskegon-MI/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

Hope to see you at the market!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Green Saturday at Sweetwater!

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Why Buying Green is Better for You & Your Family!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, November 27th, 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 & Project Fresh market

GREEN SATURDAY at Sweetwater!
Why Buying Green is Better for You & Your Family and Can Solve Most of the World’s Problems as well!

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart
In honor of Sweetwater’s GREEN SATURDAY, Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery is running a bread special this weekend:
Buy one loaf get the second loaf of your choice HALF OFF!
Come early!  We often sell out by noon…
Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery is excited to announce that we will be bringing two BRAND-NEW breads to Sweetwater on Saturday 11/27!  Come out and have a taste or six—samples are FREE!
ANNOUNCING:
Irish Cheddar Peppercorn –Muskegon’s own Cheese Lady turned us on to this amazing Irish Cheddar—after our first taste we knew we had to get it into some of our bread…We’ve married this smooth Irish Cheddar to tongue-tingling organic black pepper.  Needless to say, it’s a very happy marriage!  $8.00 a loaf.
Cranberry Orange Almond—A true festival of flavors with sweetened cranberries, organic orange zest, and toasted almonds.  A lovely bread for a special breakfast, or tea time, or seasonal celebrations…$8.75 a round.
Nearly all of our breads are naturally-leavened and all are baked in our wood-fired brick oven by my husband Charlie.  They range from $5-$8 a loaf and we are also happy to sell half loaves.
Our Other Breads:
West Michigan Wheat $5.00 (A light and creamy wheat bread)
Oceana Round $5.00 ( Rustic Italian country bread)
O’Batta $5.00 (Ciabatta-style ripping and dipping bread)
Third Coast Three Seed $5.50 (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat)
Hazel Road Rustic $5.50 (A lovely 4-grain featuring Michigan spelt, barley, rye and wheat)
Griff’s 8-Grain $6.50  (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grainsj three seeds, and a bit of Michigan honey)
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $7.75 (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins)
Elbridge Parmesan Olive $8.00 (Wisconsin parmesan and Kalamata olives in every bite!)
THE MICHIGANDER! A naturally-leavened bread made with 100% Michigan grown whole grains!  $5.50

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
For Green Saturday we will have FREE ROSEMARY!
VEGGIES this week ~ Whatever we are still able to harvest! And Sweet Potatoes,  Delicata, Butternut and Acorn Squash.  Cabbages. Potatoes, yellow onions.  We’ll have some herbs: parsley, cilantro,  sage.  
BEEF ~  We will have all our cuts of beef this Saturday!  We have some new steaks – New York Strip and Rib Eye
GREAT COOKBOOK – Vegetables A to Z – last copies are for sale for $16. Makes a great Christmas gift.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags ~ Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast, full caf, half caf or decaf.
CHECK OUT OUR BLOG ~  http://www.earthscapefarm.blogspot.com

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
In Honor of Green Saturday – Do something good for you and your family burn beeswax candles!
Why burn beeswax?
Beeswax is an all natural and renewable resource. Many candles are petroleum based paraffin, often bleached and they often contain artificial fragrances. Beeswax has a natural warm honey scent and ours, if they are scented (check out our frosted votives and travel tins), uses only the finest essential oil for scent.  Beeswax is also creates negative ions when burned which help clean the air.  The candles burn clean without soot. Due to the high melting temperature, your candle will give you many hours of sweetness and the brightest of candle light!
Hasselman’s Honey
Honey Sticks this week!
Honey comes in many sizes and pretty gift bottles to choose from. Great for holiday cooking or a warm cup of tea and toast.  Locally made by bee’s in Fremont, Michigan. Make it a gift bag and add a beeswax candle!
Other items include organic bath soaps, Starry Night Dream Pillow Sachets-made with a blend of organic herbs to aid in relaxation and add a soothing aroma to your pillow or bed side table.  Also organic lavender sachets.
Organic Lavender dryer bags, especially nice with bed linens and towels (2 pack or 5 pack).
Cards, gift tags, gift bags & special wrapped boxes for organic soaps in a variety of designs.
Look forward to seeing you at the market!

Grassfields Farm of Coopersville
Green Saturday: Come try a free sample of Gouda with Dill!
Raw Milk Certified Organic Cheese
Gouda, Gouda w/dill, Gouda w/cumin (Leyden), Lamont Cheddar. Gouda w/chili flakes.
Edam.

Liberty Family Farm of Hart
From the Garden
Mixed greens, arugula, spinach, kale, carrots & onions.
From the Farm
Delicious Grass-fed Turkey sausage!
Free Range Eggs!  Come early for your eggs!
From the Bakery
Our delicious Breakfast Cookies
The Ultimate,  Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Walnut, Chocolate Cherry Pecan & * Walnut Flaxseed
New! sausage & cheddar quiche
New! Swiss chard & gouda quiche
Spinach  & Cheddar Quiche
* All of our quiches are made with fresh picked greens from the hoophouse.
Empanadas come early they tend to sell out of these delicious little handpies.
Blueberry Turnovers
Mexican Rolls
Multi Grain Rolls
Pumpkin Bread
New!  Mushroom Tart made with organic mushrooms & organic cheddar cheese.
Gluten Free Breakfast Cookies, Quiches, pumpkin bread and also Mushroom Tart.Grass-fed Meats, Vegetables and wholesome Baked Goods.
Pasture Raised Eggs!

Creswick Farms of Ravenna
Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
Chicken breasts & leg quarters are available.
No eggs, whole chickens or chicken apple sausage until the December 3rd market.
POULTRY
Skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Chicken leg quarters
Ground chicken
PORK
Pork Chops
Pork Tenderloin,
Bacon, Apple Smoked
Bacon, Hickory Smoked
Bacon Ends
BEEF
Ground Beef in 1lb packages
Flank Steak
Gourmet Patties
Ground Beef Patties
NOTE: Filet Mignon, Roasts, and other Steak cuts are available by special order.
SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Garlic Kielbasa Sausage
German Thuringer
Chicken Spinach Feta Sausage
Chicken Apple Sausage TEMPORARILY OUT
Braunschweiger
Ring Bologna
Chorizo
Deli Ham Slices
Pepperoni Slices
Hot Italian Sausage Links
Breakfast Sausage (Bulk 1 lb. packages + links)
Italian Bulk Sausge (1 lb. packages)
Meat Snack Sticks
Pancetta
Chicago Style Hog Dogs
Soy Free Eggs: TEMPORARILY OUT
Important Notice Regarding Pre-Orders: If you pre-order meat you will have to pick it up on Saturday by no later than 12:00 noon or the items will be put back in stock. If you have an emergency and can’t make it you can call the cell phone to reach me before the noon cut-off at 231.670.4817. Thanks! Pre-Orders: Email Chris Bedford at chrisbedford@charter.net by no later than Monday morning  before the next market and he will have it ready for you to pick up on Saturday. For a complete list of products, please see the website: www.CreswickFarms.com

Hickory Ridge Family Farm
Grassfed Beef. Ground beef in packages.
Pastured Poultry. Chicken leg quarters, wings, soup stock. Chickens raised on pasture & supplemented with either certified organic feed from Grahams Organic, or non-organic but not GMO feed from a local farm co-op.

Ayurvedic Farm of Montague
Back again, Pecan Pralines! These old time favorites are made with all organic ingredients. Also, we’ll have our Microgreens and Rebecca will be bringing some new paintings and will be doing charcoal portraits on site for a special Farmers Market price.

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall
Daisy will be back with plenty of freshly baked doodles, including her “Holiday Gingerbread Dogs” and “Santa’s Paws” stocking stuffers. It’s not too early for holiday planning, especially if the good little doggies on your list live out of town!
We’ll have a few dozen fresh free-range, non-GMO supplemented eggs as well. The girls are holding their own in this cold. Brrrr.

Last but not least

Love Community Garden of Muskegon
If your idea of gift giving includes supporting the growth of Community Gardens in the Muskegon area, stop by and purchase one of the fund-raiser items from the good gardeners of Love Community Garden. They will have calendars, gift cards, and NEW! this week, Scented Pinecones. All proceeds go to support the continued efforts of the Garden and the Children’s Art program.

And as usual, if you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $10.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Sweetwater is now on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Muskegon-MI/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535
Hope to see you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Here Come the Holidays!

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Creamy Organic Pumpkin Pies!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, November 20th, 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 & Project Fresh market

Here Come the Holidays!

Holiday Markets 2010

From November 20 through December 18 we will have 5 super holiday markets. All vendors are getting in the holiday spirit and will be offering free samples and great deals and ideas for holiday cooking and gifting!

Earthly Kneads of Muskegon

Please note – Special Holiday Hours at the shop: We will be open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday before Thanksgiving from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and then closed for the rest of the holiday weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!

Specials –

*Stuffing & Bread Pudding Kits!

*PIE PIE PIE!!! – We’ll have some with us at market and there will be plenty more available next week. Drop by our booth or the shop for a taste Saturday! Special order is recommended (call 231-728-6383). Pear Fig Lemon Galette, Double Crust Apple, Dutch Apple Crumb, Buttermilk, Eggnog Custard, Pumpkin, Pecan, Dark Chocolate Pecan, and Multi-pie (1 quarter each of buttermilk, eggnog, pumpkin, and pecan)

*English Muffin Bread – Medium whole wheat bread with large holes in it for catching the butter. One of Gail’s favorites.

*Rolls – We’ll have all sorts of tasty, assorted rolls with us this weekend.  Be sure to stock up for Thanksgiving!  They freeze and reheat beautifully.  We can make gluten-free rolls, too.  They are available for special order on Tuesday and Wednesday, too.

*Cake – For the non-traditionalist, we also have cake available for special order: Pumpkin Spice, Eggnog, or Chocolate Stout with Irish Cream Frosting.

*Cinnamon Raisin Challah – Braids of Challah studded with raisins and cinnamon.

*Pecan Sticky Buns – mmmmm…. sticky buns….

Regular Bread – 100% Whole Grain Spelt, Seeded Spelt, Peasant Bread, Tuscan Bread, Italian Rosemary, Plain Challah

Scones – Eggnog, Honey Lemon Fig, Apple Pie

Muffins – Pumpkin Spice, Pear Lemon Fig filled

Cookies – GIANT Chocolate Chip, Sweet & Salty Cashews, Pepita Spice with or without Raisins (V & GF), Coconut Pecan and Coconut Chocolate Macaroons (GF), Sugar Cookies, Snickerdoodles, Cardamom Snickerdoodles, and more!

We’ll have granola, gorp, and muesli, too.

HUGE bags of hardneck garlic packaged for gift giving.  2 pounds for $32.00.

We will also have our usual assortment of Naturally Nutty Nut Butters and Food for Thought Preserves, Hot Sauces, and Salsa.

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

Veggies this week ~ Salad Mix, Broccoli, Sweet Potatoes,  Delicata, Butternut and Acorn Squash.  Potatoes, Pie Pumpkins, Celeriac,  kale and chard.  We’ll have some herbs: parsley, cilantro, rosemary, sage, dill.
BEEF ~  We will have all our cuts of beef this Saturday!  SALE:  Soup Bones $1 per lb.
Great Cookbook – Vegetables A to Z – last copies are for sale for $16.
New shipment: HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags ~ Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast, full caf, half caf or decaf.

CHECK OUT OUR BLOG ~  http://www.earthscapefarm.blogspot.com

Olson Farm of Shelby

See me at the market if you are interested in purchasing my grass pastured beef! From the original 942 pounds of hanging weight beef (a big Simental Beef cow!) I still have approximately 300 lbs of roasts, steaks, & ground beef and will work with you on price, amount and delivery. Also this week, I’ll bring blue corn & wheat for grinding into your favorite corn bread recipes, potatoes, red & white onions, and the remaining 2010 batch of Taste of Spring Maple Syrup.

Liberty Family Farm of Hart

Grass-fed Meats, Vegetables and wholesome Baked Goods.
Pasture Raised Eggs!

OFFERINGS FROM THE GARDEN

Arugula, Spinach, Mixed greens and Turnip greens.

FROM THE FARM

New! Turkey Sausage. Samples available. Fresh Eggs, Beef soup bones & liver.

FROM THE BAKERY

New! Walnut flax seed breakfast cookies, Bear Claws, Cheese Danish, Swiss chard & gouda quiche.

Holiday! We’ll have an assortment of pies, tastings available, and you can also place orders for Thanksgiving. Also Pumpkin Challah Bread, Cinnamon Raisin Bread.

Regulars; The ultimate breakfast cookie, chocolate cherry pecan, chocolate walnut & peanut butter chocolate. Sweet rolls made hot and fresh Saturday morning!

GLUTEN FREE: Breads pies and quiche.

McLaughlin Grows! Urban Farm of Muskegon

Farm Manager Dustin will have freshly picked chard, red & green lettuce mix, arugula, and pac choi. Possibly Hakurei Turnips, and turnip baby greens.

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
Note from Chris: We don’t have freezer capacity to carry large meat items all the time but if you are looking for pork or beef roasts or steaks you can pre-order (see below) and we will bring them on Saturday. For a complete list of products, go to  www.CreswickFarms.com

POULTRY

Skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Chicken leg quarters

Ground chicken

PORK
Pork Chops

Pork Tenderloin,

Bacon, Apple Smoked

Bacon, Hickory Smoked

Bacon Ends

BEEF
Flank Steak

Gourmet Patties

Ground Beef Patties

NOTE: Filet Mignon and other steak cuts as well as roasts are available by special order.

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Garlic Kielbasa Sausage
German Thuringer
Moroccan Lamb Sausage
Chicken Spinach Feta Sausage

Chicken Apple Sausage
Braunschweiger

Ring Bologna
Chorizo
Deli Ham Slices
Pepperoni Slices
Hot Italian Sausage Links
Breakfast Sausage (Bulk 1 lb. packages + links)
Italian Bulk Sausge (1 lb. packages)
Meat Snack Sticks
Pancetta
Chicago Style Hog Dogs

NO EGGS this week.

Important Notice Regarding Pre-Orders: If you pre-order meat you will have to pick it up on Saturday by no later than 12:00 noon or the items will be put back in stock. If you have an emergency and can’t make it you can call the cell phone to reach me before the noon cut-off at 231.670.4817. Thanks! Pre-Orders: Email Chris Bedford at chrisbedford@charter.net by no later than Monday morning  before the next market and he will have it ready for you to pick up on Saturday.

Grassfields Farm of Coopersville

Raw Milk Certified Organic Cheese

Gouda, Gouda w/dill, Gouda w/cumin (Leyden), Lamont Cheddar. Gouda w/chili flakes.

Edam.

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

A real, live person (Hilde Muller) from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery will be coming to market this Saturday!
I will be there with at least seven varieties of our breads–come and sample some if you never have before!
Nearly all of our breads are naturally-leavened and all are baked in our wood-fired brick oven by my husband Charlie.  They range from $5-$8 a loaf and we are also happy to sell half loaves.
NEW! We are so excited to have had an abundant crop of veggies that we can share this year! We’ll bring: Sweet potatoes, fresh juicy fat carrots, several varieties of winter squash, Red Norland Potatoes, and a mix of small potatoes too.
Our Breads:

West Michigan Wheat $5.00 (A light and creamy wheat bread)

Oceana Round $5.00 ( Rustic Italian country bread)

O’Batta $5.00 (Ciabatta-style ripping and dipping bread)

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

Hazel Road Rustic $5.50 (A lovely 4-grain featuring Michigan spelt, barley, rye and wheat)

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

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $7.75 (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins)

Elbridge Parmesan Olive $8.00 (Wisconsin parmesan and Kalamata olives in every bite!)

THE MICHIGANDER! A naturally-leavened bread made with 100% Michigan grown whole grains!  $5.50

Hickory Ridge Family Farm
Grassfed Beef. Ground beef in packages.

Pastured Poultry. Chicken leg quarters, wings, soup stock. Chickens raised on pasture & supplemented with either certified organic feed from Grahams Organic, or non-organic but not GMO feed from a local farm co-op.

Ayurvedic Farm of Montague

Back again, Pecan Pralines! These old time favorites are made with all organic ingredients. Also, we’ll have our Microgreens and Rebecca will be bringing some new paintings and will be doing charcoal portraits on site for a special Farmers Market price.

HandCrafteds

Good for the body & soul!

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Bees Wax Candles – Don’t for get your holiday table candles – tapers in several sizes.  No artificial scent to pair poorly with food just the warm honey scent of 100% Michigan beeswax.  Nice color and texture with Thanksgiving table settings as well as low drip and long burn time.

Hasselman’s Honey -Great for holiday cooking or just a lone with a warm cup of tea and piece of toast, muffin or biscuit.  Locally made by bee’s in Freemont, Michigan. Many sizes and pretty gift bottles to choose from. Make it a gift bag and add a beeswax candle!
Organic Soaps – Fall Spice, Lemongrass Tea, Lavender, Northern Forest and other wonderful scents, made with essential oils (made with certified organic oils, and botanicals – no artificial fragrances or colors).  Great little hostess gifts for Thanksgiving!  Pretty, practical, organic….
Starry Night Dream Pillow Sachets-made with a blend of organic herbs to aid in relaxation and add a soothing aroma to your pillow or bed side table.  Also organic lavender sachets.

Organic Lavender dryer bags, especially nice with bed linens and towels (2 pack or 5 pack).
Cards, gift tags, gift bags & special wrapped boxes for organic soaps in a variety of designs.

Look forward to seeing you at the market!

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall

Daisy will be back with plenty of freshly baked doodles, including her “Holiday Gingerbread Dogs” and “Santa’s Paws” stocking stuffers. It’s not too early for holiday planning, especially if the good little doggies on your list live out of town!

We’ll have a few dozen fresh free-range, non-GMO supplemented eggs as well. The girls are holding their own in this cold. Brrrr.

Last but not least

Love Community Garden of Muskegon

If your idea of gift giving includes supporting the growth of Community Gardens in the Muskegon area, stop by and purchase one of the fund-raiser items from the good gardeners of Love Community Garden. They will have calendars, gift cards, and other items. All proceeds go to support the continued efforts of the Garden and the Children’s Art program.

And as usual, if you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $10.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Sweetwater is now on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Muskegon-MI/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

Hope to see you at the market!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager

Customer Appreciation Day!

Published on by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?
We appreciate you!

 

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, November 13th, 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 & Project Fresh market

 

Customer Appreciation Day!

We’ll have free coffee and apple cider along with mini-muffins & mini breakfast cookies supplied by Earthly Kneads and Abundant Harvest Bakery! Vendor Sampling! And our favorite musicians from the Front Porch Picken to entertain you!

Fruitful Acres of Manistee

New! Fresh-pressed organic cider in half gallons! May also have small amount of fresh apples.

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Note to customers: This is our last market visit until December 18! We participate in the Holland Holiday Kerstmarkt every year, if you’re in the area check it out: http://holland.org/events/14464-holiday-kerstmarkt.

So, if you’ve been eyeing our socks & rugs as possible Christmas gifts you may want to buy them this week! We’ll also be sampling our favorite pinto bean & corn bread recipe and will have our dried pinto beans, food grade soybeans, red wheat, and acorn squash as well as mini-pumpkins for Thanksgiving decorating!

We are Mike and Lona Bronkema of Shady Side Farm and we have been farming since 1992 and have recently transitioned to organic in parts of our operation, certifying through Global Organic Alliance (GOA). The farm is home to 150 or so sheep and some chickens. Wool from our sheep is dyed at the farm, and in our spare time Mike makes beautiful, warm wool socks and Lona makes hefty rugs from recycled fabrics. http://shadysidefarm.etsy.com

http://shadysidefarm.blogspot.com

 

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

Veggies this week ~ Spinach!  Broccoli!  Sweet Potatoes,  Delicata, Butternut and Acorn Squash.  See our blog for information on storage of winter squash.  Pie Pumpkins, Celeriac, the last of the Leeks, Red Onions, Salad Mix, Radishes, possibly some kale and chard.  We’ll have some herbs: parsley, cilantro, rosemary, sage, dill.
BEEF ~ order a quarter of beef now for delivery next week.  SALE:  Soup Bones $1 per lb.! We will also have Porterhouse, T-bone, Sirloin, and Rib steaks, Swiss steak, liver and heart, stew meat,  and short ribs from our pastured Angus this Saturday, too. We will have all our cuts NEXT SATURDAY!
Great Cookbook – Vegetables A to Z – last copies are for sale for $16.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags ~ Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast, full caf, half caf or decaf.
CHECK OUT OUR BLOG ~  http://www.earthscapefarm.blogspot.com

Olson Farm of Shelby

See me at the market if you are interested in purchasing my grass pastured beef! From the original 942 pounds of hanging weight beef (a big Simental Beef cow!) I still have approximately 300 lbs of roasts, steaks, & ground beef and will work with you on price, amount and delivery. Also this week, I’ll bring blue corn & wheat for grinding into your favorite corn bread recipes, potatoes, red & white onions, and the remaining 2010 batch of Taste of Spring Maple Syrup.

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
Featured this week!  Ground Beef in 1 lb. Packages

Customers: We don’t have freezer capacity to carry large meat items but if you are looking for pork or beef roasts or steaks you can pre-order (see below) and we will bring them on Saturday. For a complete list of products, go to  www.CreswickFarms.com

POULTRY

Skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Chicken leg quarters

Ground chicken

PORK
Pork Chops

Pork Tenderloin,

Bacon, Apple Smoked

Bacon, Hickory Smoked

Bacon Ends

BEEF
Flank Steak

Gourmet Patties

Ground Beef Patties

NOTE: Filet Mignon and other steak cuts as well as roasts are available by special order.

SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Garlic Kielbasa Sausage
German Thuringer
Moroccan Lamb Sausage
Chicken Spinach Feta Sausage

Chicken Apple Sausage
Braunschweiger

Ring Bologna
Chorizo
Deli Ham Slices
Pepperoni Slices
Hot Italian Sausage Links
Breakfast Sausage (Bulk 1 lb. packages + links)
Italian Bulk Sausge (1 lb. packages)
Meat Snack Sticks
Pancetta
Chicago Style Hog Dogs

Soy Free Eggs: A limited number will be available

Important Notice Regarding Pre-Orders: If you pre-order meat you will have to pick it up on Saturday by no later than 12:00 noon or the items will be put back in stock. If you have an emergency and can’t make it you can call the cell phone to reach me before the noon cut-off at 231.670.4817. Thanks! Pre-Orders: Email Chris Bedford at chrisbedford@charter.net by no later than Monday morning  before the next market and he will have it ready for you to pick up on Saturday.

Grassfields Farm of Coopersville

Raw Milk Certified Organic Cheese

Gouda, Gouda w/dill, Gouda w/cumin (Leyden), Lamont Cheddar. Gouda w/chili flakes.

Edam.

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

A real, live person (Hilde Muller) from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery will be coming to market this Saturday!
I will be there with at least seven varieties of our breads–come and sample some if you never have before!
Nearly all of our breads are naturally-leavened and all are baked in our wood-fired brick oven by my husband Charlie.  They range from $5-$8 a loaf and we are also happy to sell half loaves.
NEW! We are so excited to have had an abundant crop of veggies that we can share this year! We’ll bring: Sweet potatoes, fresh juicy fat carrots, several varieties of winter squash, Red Norland Potatoes, and a mix of small potatoes too.
Our Breads:

West Michigan Wheat $5.00 (A light and creamy wheat bread)

Oceana Round $5.00 ( Rustic Italian country bread)

O’Batta $5.00 (Ciabatta-style ripping and dipping bread)

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

Hazel Road Rustic $5.50 (A lovely 4-grain featuring Michigan spelt, barley, rye and wheat)

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

Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $7.75 (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins)

Elbridge Parmesan Olive $8.00 (Wisconsin parmesan and Kalamata olives in every bite!)

THE MICHIGANDER! A naturally-leavened bread made with 100% Michigan grown whole grains!  $5.50

Liberty Family Farm of Hart

Grass-fed Meats, Vegetables and wholesome Baked Goods.
Pasture Raised Eggs!

OFFERINGS FROM THE GARDEN

Kale, mixed lettuces, arugula and spinach.

FROM THE FARM

Fresh Eggs, Beef soup bones & liver.

FROM THE BAKERY

The ultimate breakfast cookie, chocolate cherry pecan, chocolate walnut & peanut butter chocolate.

NEW! Bacon cheddar swiss chard quiche- made with fresh swiss chard from the hoophouse and organic cheddar cheese.

NEW! Dried fruit Foccacia Bread and Savory Foccocia Bread with fresh herbs.

Apple pie made with organic apples.  Pumpkin Pie, and Maple Walnut pie.

Ciabatta Bread and Multigrain rolls .

Sweet rolls made hot and fresh saturday morning!

GLUTEN FREE

Sandwich Bread, Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Pumpkin Bread.

Breakfast Cookies.  Bacon Cheddar and Swiss chard Quiche

NEW! Pine nut cookies & more….  See you there.

Earthly Kneads of Muskegon

Cookies- Vegan & gluten free: Chocolate sandwich and lots of other varieties.

Regular Saturday Breads – 100% Whole Grain Spelt, Seeded Spelt, Peasant Bread, Tuscan Bread, Italian Rosemary. Beer Bread and Cheddar Onion Beer Bread. Cinnamon Raisin Challah.

Scones, Muffins, Sweet Stuff. Still debating, but you can bet whatever we decide on will be yummy!

We’ll have granola, gorp, and muesli, too.

Fresh garlic. Hardneck varieties. Dried Shitakes.

We will also have our usual assortment of Naturally Nutty Nut Butters and Food for Thought Preserves, Hot Sauces, and Salsa.

Hickory Ridge Family Farm
Grassfed Beef. Ground beef in packages.

Pastured Poultry. Chicken leg quarters, wings, soup stock. Chickens raised on pasture & supplemented with either certified organic feed from Grahams Organic, or non-organic but not GMO feed from a local farm co-op.

 

Ayurvedic Farm of Montague

We will be bringing a new item this week: Pecan Pralines! Rebecca will be bringing some new paintings and will be doing charcoal portraits on site for a special Farmers Market price. We will be bringing some great recipes also that will be Indian cooking based.

HandCrafteds

Good for the body & soul!

 

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Bees Wax Candles – Perfect for fall with their natural textures, colors and warm honey scent.   Great selection  to choice from; tapers, votives, tea lights, bee skeps, acorns and more. Michigan made with cotton wicks!
Hasselman’s Honey -locally made by bee’s in Freemont, Michigan. Many sizes and pretty gift bottles to choose from. Make it a gift bag and add a beeswax candle!
Organic Soaps – Fall Spice, Lemongrass Tea, Lavender, Northern Forest and other wonderful scents, made with essential oils (made with certified organic oils, and botanicals – no artificial fragrances or colors).  Great little hostess gifts for Thanksgiving!  Pretty, practical, organic….
Lavender sachets – a variety to choose from for drawers, closets and knitting bags, travel bags and cars.

Starry Night Dream Pillow Sachets-made with a blend of herbs to aid in relaxation and add a soothing aroma to your pillow or bed side table.

Lavender dryer bags, especially nice with bed linens and towels
Cards, gift tags, gift bags & special wrapped boxes for organic soaps in a variety of designs.

Look forward to seeing you at the market!

 

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall

Daisy and her mom will be busy baking this Saturday, so they won’t be at market. They’ll be back on the 20th with their holiday packages and plenty more of the delicious local, organic treats your dog loves!

 

Last but not least

If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $10.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have  Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.

Sweetwater is now on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Muskegon-MI/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

Hope to see you at the market!

Diana Jancek
Market Manager