First Snow! Winter Market Begins!

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Winter Market is Open!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, November 6th, 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 Snow! Winter Market Begins!
We know it won’t last long, but the first snow tells us it’s time to go inside. Join us this week and you’ll find great items for your Winter Pantry as well as an abundance of fall greens like spinach, pac choi & more! Front Porch Picken members will be stopping by to entertain us with their Olde Time Music!

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Veggies this week ~ Spinach!  Broccoli!  Roasting radishes. We’ll bring recipes. Sweet Potatoes,  Delicata, Butternut and Acorn Squash.  See our blog for information on storage of winter squash.    Pie Pumpkins, Celeriac, Leeks, Red Onions, Arugula, SALE on Salad Radishes.  We’ll have some herbs: parsley, cilantro, rosemary, sage, dill.
BEEF ~ order a quarter of beef now for delivery around Thanksgiving. SALE:  Soup Bones $1 per lb.! We will also have Porterhouse, T-bone, Sirloin, and Rib steaks, Swiss steak, liver and heart, stew meat, rump roasts, and short ribs from our pastured Angus this Saturday, too.
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

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

Earthly Kneads of Muskegon
Cookies- Vegan & gluten free: Chocolate sandwich. Also:  Ginger Fig Oatmeal, Dark Chocolate Chip, Pepita Spice.
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– Eggnog, cinnamon raisin, chocolate cherry.
Muffins, Chocolate Raspberry. Almond Poppyseed.
Sweet Stuff- Pumpkin Spice Sweet Rolls & Eggnog Cupcakes!
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.

Shady Side Farm of Holland
Stock your winter pantry with our 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. With the help of our parents and children we raise hay and row crops, including edible beans, corn and small grains. 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. We will have these at the market as well as bagged & dyed roving wool for spinning.
http://shadysidefarm.etsy.com
http://shadysidefarm.blogspot.com

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
Last Market! This will be our last week coming to the market until spring! We will be bringing lots of carrots and end of season beets, stock up for the winter! We’ll have the last of our potatoes, as well as dried herbs and cayenne. We thank you for your support of our new family farm endeavor and hope to see you in spring!

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart
Until winter market our breads will be brought to the market by our friends at Maple Moon Farm.  They will have at least six of our nine varieties on hand—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!
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

McLaughlin Grows! Urban Farm of Muskegon
Back this week with first of fall season Purple Pac Choi, Lettucy Type Chinese Cabbage & Beets with Greens. Possibly some baby turnip greens.

Olson Farm of Shelby
New! Taking orders now for my Grass-Raised 3 yr old Simental Beef. Quarters available in November. Put your name in now if interested. Prairie Blush Red potatoes, red & white onions, and the 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.

Liberty Family Farm of Hart
Grass-fed Meats, Vegetables and wholesome Baked Goods.
Pasture Raised Eggs!
From the Hoophouse
Spinach! Baby kale, mixed lettuces, arugula, turnip greens & beets.
From the Bakery
Pear Galettes, Apple Galettes, Breakfast Cookies, Granola 2 types, Pumpkin Walnut bread by the slice and loaf. Spinach & Organic Cheddar Quiche, Apple pies.
Regular Breakfast Cookies, Chocolate Cherry Pecan, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Walnut.
Empanadas made with our 100 % Grass-fed Beef. Apple & Blueberry Turnovers, Pumpkin Walnut Bread.  Butternut Squash & Rosemary Galette.  Variety of Quiche, Granola, and Gingerbread Cookies and more.
Many of our items are GLUTEN FREE!
See You There!Hickory Ridge Family Farm
Grassfed Beef. Ground beef in packages.
Pastured Poultry. Fresh eggs. 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 our freshly grown Micro Greens. 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
We will return to market next Saturday, see you then!

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall
Be sure to stop by to say hi, and to pick up some wholesome, real-food treats for your best buddy. Made with local and organic ingredients, Daisy Doodles proudly supports the local food system and economy. Little things can make a big difference. Be the change you want to see in the world! (thank you Mahatma Gandhi).
Also, it’s not too early to think about holiday gifts for your favorite pups. We’ll gladly customize gift boxes, so stop by, take a look, and let us know what you think. Coming soon: “Santa Paws” stocking stuffers! Also available this week: more fresh, colorful eggs from the happy hens at Birdland, roaming free and supplemented with non-GMO feed.Last but not least Long time friend of the market and irascible political critic Joe Clemente has died. If you knew Joe and would like to send a card to his family: 15639 Littlefield, Spring Lake, MI 49456.

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

Halloween Fun at the Market!

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Corpse Fingers! Chocolate Spider Webs! Yummy!
Ghost Cookies! Day of the Dead Bread!
Certified Organic Apple Cider!

 

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, October 30th, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.
We are a Bridge Card & Project Fresh market

Halloween Treats!  Organic Cookies & Organic Apple Cider!

Fruitful Acres of Manistee

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

Earthly Kneads of Muskegon

Cookies- Halloween Assortment including customer favorite Corpse Fingers! Gingerbread skeletons, Halloween Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Spider webs, Peanut Butter Pumpkins. Also: Vegan & gluten free: Chocolate sandwich & Chocolate  peanut butter. Ginger fig oatmeal cookies.

This week’s Specials-

Pan de Muerto. Bread of the Dead. Lightly sweet wheat bread with orange, cinnamon and anise.

Pumpkin Bread. Rustic, chewy, crusty; flecked with pumpkin. Not a sweet bread.

Cinnamon Raisin Swirled Challah: Swirls of cinnamon-sugar-butter makes fantastic French Toast!

English Muffin Bread.

Regular Saturday Breads – 100% Whole Grain Spelt, Seeded Spelt, Peasant Bread, Tuscan Bread, Italian Rosemary.

Scones– Blueberry & Cardamom, Honey Lemon & Fig, Dark Chocolate Chip.

Muffins, Lemon Poppyseed, Pumpkin spice.

Sweet Rolls- Cinnamon Pecan with Cream Cheese Frosting. Cream Cheese Fudge Brownies.

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.

Shady Side Farm of Holland

Mike and Lona Bronkema of Shady Side Farm have been farming since 1992 and have recently transitioned to organic in parts of their operation. The farm is home to 150 or so sheep and some chickens. The Bronkemas (with the help of their parents and children) raise hay and row crops, including edible beans, corn and small grains. In their spare time, Mike makes wool socks and Lona weaves rag rugs.

Mike will be at the market this Saturday for the first time. He’ll have along pinto beans, food grade soybeans, red wheat, corn and squash. He’ll also bring along some of the farm’s wool in the form of roving for spinning. He also hopes to bring along some of his socks and Lona’s rugs.

http://shadysidefarm.etsy.com

http://shadysidefarm.blogspot.com

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

This week we’ll be bringing sweet potatoes, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, kohlrabi, kale, swiss chard, scallions, fresh herbs, dried herbs, and dried cayenne.

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.   Little Decorative Pumpkins, Pie Pumpkins, Celeriac, Leeks, Red Onions, Arugula, Radishes.  We’ll have some herbs: parsley, cilantro, rosemary, sage, dill.
BEEF ~ order a quarter of beef now for delivery around Thanksgiving. SALE:  Soup Bones $1 per lb.! We will also have Porterhouse, T-bone, Sirloin, and Rib steaks, Swiss steak, liver and heart, stew meat, rump roasts, and short ribs from our pastured Angus this Saturday, too.
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

New! Taking orders now for my Grass-Raised 3 yr old Simental Beef. Quarters available in November. Put your name in now if interested. Prairie Blush Red potatoes, red & white onions, and the 2010 batch of Taste of Spring Maple Syrup.

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
Remember, Chicken is a seasonal product! Stock up now, supplies will be low to gone by December.

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
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. For a complete list of products, please see the website: www.CreswickFarms.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.

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

Until winter market our breads will be brought to the market by our friends at Maple Moon Farm.  They will have at least six of our nine varieties on hand—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!

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.
From the Farm

100% Grass-fed Beef, soup bones & steaks.  Pasture Raised Eggs!

From the Hoophouse

Baby kale, mixed lettuces, arugula, turnip greens & beets.

From the Bakery

GLUTEN FREE OFFERINGS

Pear Galettes, Apple Galettes, Breakfast Cookies, Granola 2 types, Pumpkin Walnut bread by the slice and loaf. Spinach & Organic Cheddar Quiche, Apple pies.

Regular Breakfast Cookies, Chocolate Cherry Pecan, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Walnut.

Empanadas made with our 100 % Grass-fed Beef. Apple & Blueberry Turnovers, Pumpkin Walnut Bread.  Butternut Squash & Rosemary Galette.  Variety of Quiche, Granola, and Gingerbread Cookies and more.  See You There!

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 bring our freshly grown Micro Greens. 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 of designs to choice from. Michigan made with cotton wicks!

Hasselman’s Honey -locally made by bee’s in Freemont, Michigan.

No pesticides are used in the hives and the honey is only heated to about 120 degrees so it is close to it’s natural state.  Many grocery stores and processors take it up to 160 to 180 degrees.  A variety of sizes and container styles 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).

Lavender sachets – a variety to choose from for drawers, closets and knitting bags, travel bags and cars.

Lavender dryer bags, especially nice with bed linens and towels

Lip balms – unflavored, peppermint, grapefruit and cinnamon, made with moisturizing oils, made with Michigan beeswax and the finest organic essential oils for flavoring.

Cards, gift tags, bags – Unique designs for Halloween, Fall and Thanksgiving (gift boxes for soaps too).

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall

No tricks, just treats! We have special Halloween packaged goodies for your doggie friends. It’s not too early to start thinking about another upcoming holiday, either. There, I said it (Daisy made me). While you’re picking up some healthy foodstuffs for the canines- and humans- in your family, be sure to check out our sample gift boxes. Daisy’s been busy finding nifty things to go with her treats, and she’d love to help you pick out the perfect present for the dogs and dog lovers on your list!
We’ll have fresh, beautiful free-range non-GMO eggs, too, from Daisy’s friends at Birdland.

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

Kraut Making 101 This Saturday!

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From Cabbage to Kraut - Learn the Art this Saturday!

 

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, October 23rd, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.
We are a Bridge Card & Project Fresh market


How to Make Your  Own Kraut 101!
Jon Erickson and his Kraut Krew will teach you everything you need to know to make your own kraut at 11:00am.
Jon learned the art of kraut making from his father and has carried on the family tradition every year; this year he and his Kraut Krew made over 720 lbs of kraut!

New Vendor!
Shady Side Farm of Holland
Mike and Lona Bronkema of Shady Side Farm have been farming since 1992 and have recently transitioned to organic in parts of their operation. The farm is home to 150 or so sheep and some chickens. The Bronkemas (with the help of their parents and children) raise hay and row crops, including edible beans, corn and small grains. In their spare time, Mike makes wool socks and Lona weaves rag rugs.
Mike will be at the market this Saturday for the first time. He’ll have along pinto beans, food grade soybeans, red wheat, corn and squash. He’ll also bring along some of the farm’s wool in the form of roving for spinning. He also hopes to bring along some of his socks and Lona’s rugs.
http://shadysidefarm.etsy.com
http://shadysidefarm.blogspot.com

Creswick Farms of Ravenna
 Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
Remember, chicken is a seasonal product. Stock up now, supplies will be low to gone by December.
 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
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. For a complete list of products, please see the website: www.CreswickFarms.com
Earthly Kneads of Muskegon
 This week’s Specials-
 Cheesy Hot Pepper Bread. Last time this season for this favorite!
 Pumpkin Bread. Rustic, chewy, crusty; flecked with pumpkin. Not a sweet bread.
 Gouda for What Ales You: Our famous Cheesy Beer Bread featuring Bell’s Amber Ale. Also without cheese in a vegan version.
 Cinnamon Swirled Challah: Swirls of cinnamon-sugar-butter makes fantastic French Toast!
 Regular Saturday Breads – 100% Whole Grain Spelt, Seeded Spelt, Peasant Bread, Tuscan Bread, Italian Rosemary.
 Scones– Blueberry & Cardamom, Honey Lemon & Fig, Dark Chocolate Chip.
 Muffins, Lemon Poppyseed, Pumpkin spice.
 Sweet Rolls- Cinnamon Pecan with Cream Cheese Frosting.
 Cookies- Halloween Assortment including customer favorite Corpse Fingers!
 Many assorted varieties including Gluten-free.
 We’ll have granola, gorp, and muesli, too.
 Fresh garlic. Hardneck varieties.
 We will also have our usual assortment of Naturally Nutty Nut Butters and Food for Thought Preserves, Hot Sauces, and Salsa.
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
 This week we will have sweet potatoes along with our usual assortment of potatoes, carrots, winter squash, beets, chard, fresh and dried herbs, dried cayenne.
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
 Veggies this week ~ Sweet Potatoes, and it’s been a great year for them!  Delicata, Butternut and Acorn Squash.  See our blog for information on storage of winter squash.   Little Decorative Pumpkins, Pie Pumpkins, Potatoes, Celery and Celeriac, Leeks, Onions, Kale, Chard, Radishes, Mixed Salad Greens, Arugula.  We’ll have some herbs: parsley, cilantro, rosemary, sage, dill.
BEEF ~ order a quarter of beef now for delivery in November. SALE:  Soup Bones $1 per lb. this week only! We will have almost all cuts of our pastured Angus this Saturday, too.
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
New! Taking orders now for my Grass-Raised 3 yr old Simental Beef. Quarters available in November. Put your name in now if interested. Prairie Blush Red potatoes, Red & White onions, and the remaining stocks of my 2010 batch of Taste of Spring Maple Syrup.

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
 Grass-fed Meats, Vegetables and wholesome Baked Goods.
From the Farm
 100% Grass-fed Beef, soup bones & steaks.  Pasture Raised Eggs!
 From the Hoophouse
 Baby kale, mixed lettuces, arugula, turnip greens & beets.
 From the Bakery
 GLUTEN FREE OFFERINGS
 Pear Galettes, Apple Galettes, Breakfast Cookies, Granola 2 types, Pumpkin Walnut bread by the slice and loaf. Spinach & Organic Cheddar Quiche, Apple pies.
 Regular Breakfast Cookies, Chocolate Cherry Pecan, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Walnut.
 Empanadas made with our 100 % Grass-fed Beef. Apple & Blueberry Turnovers, Pumpkin Walnut Bread.  Butternut Squash & Rosemary Galette.  Variety of Quiche, Granola, and Gingerbread Cookies and more.  See You There!

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart
 Until winter market our breads will be brought to the market by our friends at Maple Moon Farm.  They will have at least six of our nine varieties on hand—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!
 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
 We will be bring our freshly grown Micro Greens. 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
New! A little more bee from Bee and Botanicals!  Now carrying Hasselman’s Honey at Sweetwater.  Hasselman’s Honey is locally made by bee’s in Fremont, Michigan.  Larry takes great pride in his bees, hives, and his processing of this precious golden commodity.  No pesticides are used in the hives and the honey is only heated to about 120 degrees so it is close to its natural state.  Many grocery stores and processors take it up to 160 to 180 degrees.  A variety of sizes and styles are available.   Make it a gift bag and add a beeswax candle!
 Bees Wax Candles – New selection of handmade in Michigan beeswax candles with cotton wicks.   Perfect for fall with their natural textures, colors and warm honey scent.
 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).
 Lavender sachets – a variety to choose from for drawers, closets and knitting bags, travel bags and cars.
 Lavender dryer bags, especially nice with bed linens and towels
 Lip balms – unflavored, peppermint, grapefruit and cinnamon, made with moisturizing oils, made with Michigan beeswax and the finest organic essential oils for flavoring.
 Cards, gift tags, bags – Unique designs for Halloween, Fall and Thanksgiving (gift boxes for soaps too).
Daisy Doodles of Whitehall
 No tricks, just treats! We have special Halloween packaged goodies for your doggie friends. It’s not too early to start thinking about another upcoming holiday, either. There, I said it (Daisy made me). While you’re picking up some healthy foodstuffs for the canines- and humans- in your family, be sure to check out our sample gift boxes. Daisy’s been busy finding nifty things to go with her treats, and she’d love to help you pick out the perfect present for the dogs and dog lovers on your list!
 We’ll have fresh, beautiful free-range non-GMO eggs, too, from Daisy’s friends at Birdland.
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

 

Fall Gets Serious!

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

 

Fall Splendor in the Great Lakes!

 

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, October 16th, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.
We are a Bridge Card & Project Fresh market

Fall Gets Serious!
We may be inside if the weather is too nasty tomorrow morning.

Creswick Farms of Ravenna
Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
Featured this week! Ham Deli Slices 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
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. For a complete list of products, please see the website: www.CreswickFarms.com

Earthly Kneads of Muskegon
This week’s Specials-
Anadama Bread: Light whole wheat with honey, cracked corn, lightly spiced. Vegan.
English Muffin: Medium whole wheat with “holes” to catch the butter! No dairy, no egg.
Cheesy Garlic Mustard Pretzel Bread & Buns: Just like our pretzels but in loaf and kaiser bun form. Dairy & egg free.
Gouda for What Ales You: Our famous Cheesy Beer Bread featuring Bell’s Amber Ale. Also without cheese in a vegan version.
Cinnamon Swirled Challah: Swirls of cinnamon-sugar-butter makes fantastic French Toast!
Regular Saturday Breads – 100% Whole Grain Spelt, Seeded Spelt, Peasant Bread, Tuscan Bread, Italian Rosemary.
Scones- Apricot almond, Honey Lemon & Fig, Cinnamon Raisin.
Muffins, Lemon Poppyseed, Pumpkin spice.
Sweet Rolls- Cinnamon Pecan with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting.
Cookies Many assorted varieties including Gluten-free.
We’ll have granola, gorp, and muesli, too.
Fresh garlic. Hardneck varieties.
We will also have our usual assortment of Naturally Nutty Nut Butters and Food for Thought Preserves, Hot Sauces, and Salsa.

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
We have an abundance of fall veggies! Carrots, beets, parsnips, garlic, potatoes, sweet potatoes, kale, swiss chard, spinach, kohlrabi, scallions, winter squash, pie pumpkins, fresh and dried herbs.

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Veggies this week ~ Sweet Potatoes, and it’s been a great year for them! Delicata, Butternut and Acorn Squash. See our blog for information on storage of winter squash. Little Decorative Pumpkins! Potatoes; Celery and Celeriac, Eggplant, Leeks! Onions, kale, chard, mixed salad greens, arugula. Bulk deals on Sweet and Hot Peppers. Freeze or dry them for winter. We’ll have some herbs: parsley, cilantro, rosemary, sage.
BEEF ~ order a quarter of beef now for delivery in November. At market ee will have almost all cuts of our pastured Angus.
Great Cookbook – Vegetables A to Z – last copies are for sale for $16.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags. A new shipment arrived this week ~ 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
Red Delicious apples. From a neighbors orchard. Up until last fall they have been grown conventionally but were not sprayed with chemicals since then. Prairie Blush Red potatoes, red & white onions, and the 2010 batch of Taste of Spring Maple Syrup.

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
Grass-fed Meats, Vegetables and wholesome Baked Goods.
GRASS-FED MEATS Grass-fed beef & lamb. Also: EGGS!
GARDEN OFFERINGS Mixed greens, arugula, spinach & turnip greens
BAKERY OFFERINGS
Bakery Offerings this week
The ultimate breakfast cookies include Regular, Cherry Chocolate Pecan, Chocolate Walnut, and Peanut Butter Chocolate.
Quiche- spinach & cheddar, Broccoli & Cheddar.
Cinnamon Rolls we will surprise you with the flavor!
Carmalized onion Ciabatta Bread
Empanadas made with 100% grass-fed beef, organic onions & spices.
Apple pies, Apple Turnovers, Blueberry Turnovers, Pumpkin pie and Maple Walnut Pies.
New! Dried Fruit & Nut Chocolate Bark, made with 60% cacoa chips.
New! Roasted Butternut Squash and Onion Pie-a delicious savory fall pie!
New! Pumpkin Walnut Bread!
GLUTEN FREE
Breakfast Cookies, pies. gluten free sandwich bread, Pumpkin Walnut Bread, Apple Pies, Quiche.

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart
Until winter market our breads will be brought to the market by our friends at Maple Moon Farm. They will have at least six of our nine varieties on hand—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!
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. Whole chicken & cuts including chicken breast & 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 bring our freshly grown Micro Greens. 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.

Agriculture & Health Alive of Marne
Cabbage, Butternut Squash, Pie Pumpkins.
Assorted Fertrell and other highly regarded garden supplements.
Gardening, Farming Books.
Northern Natural Cherry Concentrate & honey.

HandCrafteds
Good for the body & soul!

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
New! Hasselman’s Honey of Fremont. Perfect honey to pair with my bees wax items!
Bees Wax Candles-New selection of handmade in Michigan beeswax candles with cotton wicks. Perfect for fall with their natural textures, colors and warm honey scent.
Starry Night Dream Pillow Sachets-made with a special blend of herbs to aid in relaxation and add a soothing aroma to your pillow or bed side table for a heavenly nights sleep.
Lavender sachets – a variety to choose from for drawers, closets and knitting bags, travel bags and cars.
Pantry Moth away sachets – are buy one get one half off (refillable next year too)!
Lavender dryer bags, great for bed linens and towels
Certified Organic Soaps – in Lavender, Lemongrass Tea, Spice and others wonderful scents made with essential oils (no artificial fragrances or colors are used in these soaps).
Lip balms – unflavored, peppermint, grapefruit and cinnamon, made with moisturizing oils, made with Michigan beeswax and the finest organic essential oils for flavoring.
Cards and gift tags – Unique one of a kind including Halloween, Fall and Thanksgiving designs as well as gift boxes for the organic soaps.
Look forward to seeing you at the market!

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall
Beautiful fall days mean excellent dog-walking weather! Don’t forget to take along some Daisy Doodles. They make an excellent training treat, as well as a delicious and wholesome snack for those “just because” times. Your dog will thank you.
Also this week, more beautiful free-range, non-GMO eggs from Daisy’s friends at Birdland Eggs. Happy hens make healthful henfruit! Say that three times fast…

Imagination to Creation of North Muskegon
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. This week I will have Breast Cancer Awareness items ranging from jewelry to totes, to cards and bookmarks. Show your support for those suffering from this dreaded disease during October and all year round. I will also be bringing new sweater/scarf pins and earrings for the fall season.

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

In Praise of the Humble Parsnip & Other Great Roots!

Published on by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?
Great fall meals start with ROOTS!

 

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

In Praise of the Humble Parsnip & Other Great Roots!

Parsnip quiche, anyone? You’ll find great recipe ideas for the wonderful roots at the market this week!

About apples….many customers have been asking where the apples are this season. Conversations with several growers tell us that this spring’s weird hot weather and then successive frosts severely set back the organic apple season this year. There is hope, however. If you don’t mind a drive, Cherry Pointe Market in Shelby has apples that have been grown without chemicals for over 3 years; she is not considering certification at this point but they are grown according to NOP regs. http://www.cherrypointmarket.net/contactus.htm

Also, Fruitful Acres, our normal apple vendor, has had a disappointing season for fresh apples and is processing organic Apple Cider as I write this; they plan to be at the next market.

To meet the demand for fresh apples, Jim Olson will be bringing nearly a hundred pounds of Mutsu & Red Delicious apples he harvested from a neighbors orchard. The orchardist decided not to bother with spraying at all this year, so they may not be picture perfect but they will be unsprayed. We will continue to search for more organic sources to bring you the kind of fruit you expect at Sweetwater.

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

Frost has come, fall crops are in abundance!  Sweet Potatoes!! Potatoes, garlic, carrots, parsnips, beets, leeks, winter squash, pie pumpkins, swiss chard, kale, some fresh herbs, and dried herbs from the summer garden.

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

Veggies this week ~ Sweet Potatoes, and it’s been a great year for them!  Delicata, Butternut and Acorn Squash.  See our blog for information on storage of winter squash.   Little Decorative Pumpkins!  Potatoes; Celery and Celeriac, Eggplant, Onions, kale, chard, mixed salad greens, arugula.  Bulk deals on Sweet and Hot Peppers.  Freeze or dry them for winter. We’ll have some herbs: parsley, cilantro, rosemary, sage.
BEEF ~ We will have almost all cuts of our pastured Angus.
Great Cookbook – Vegetables A to Z – last copies are for sale for $16.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags. A new shipment arrived this week ~ Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast, full caf, half caf or decaf.
CHECK OUT OUR BLOG ~  http://www.earthscapefarm.blogspot.com

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
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
Braunschweiger

Ring Bologna (Limited Supplies)
Chorizo
Deli Ham Slices (out this week)
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. For a complete list of products, please see the website: www.CreswickFarms.com

McLaughlin Grows!  Urban Farm of Muskegon

“Tops”  Turnip greens.  Last of the hot & sweet peppers.  Blackeye peas.

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

Until winter market our breads will be brought to the market by our friends at Maple Moon Farm.  They will have at least six of our nine varieties on hand—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!

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

Mutsu & Red Delicious apples. From a neighbors orchard. Up until last fall they have been grown conventionally but were not sprayed with chemicals since then. Prairie Blush Red potatoes, red & white onions, and the 2010 batch of Taste of Spring Maple Syrup.

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

Specials-Chocolate hazlenut sweet rolls, Cinnamom swirl challah, Chili cheese bread, Shitake feta cheese bread, Olive bread.

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

Scones- Apricot almond, Apple pie & Chocolate cherry.

Muffins, Cinnamom rhubarb & Pumpkin spice.

Cookies Dark chocolate chip, Dark chocolate chip macaroons, Gluten free vegan peanut butter cookies.

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

Fresh garlic. Fresh shitakes.

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

Grass-fed Meats, Vegetables and wholesome Baked Goods.
GRASS-FED MEATS Grass-fed beef round steaks, ground beef & soup bones GARDEN OFFERINGS arugula, turnip greens, beet greens& mixed lettuces.
BAKERY OFFERINGS
Breakfast Cookies. New Peanut Butter Chocolate made with organic peanut butter
Chocolate Walnut, Cherry Chocolate Pecan and Ultimate Breakfast Cookies
New! Pumpkin Challah Bread
New! Cinnamon Rolls with Bailey’s Irish Cream, we are trying a new sweet roll flavor each week. Yum!
New! Apple Coffee Cake Squares
Empanadas made with 100% organic grass-fed meat and spices.
Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
New! Spinach and mozzarella galette. Very good,made with fresh picked baby spinach. Savory.
New! Ciabatta bread.Also ciabatta with carmalized onions and cheese.
New! Ginger spice cookies
GLUTEN FREE OFFERINGS
Sandwich bread, Cinnamon Raisin bread with Walnuts.
Cinnamon and Raisin bread with pecans.
New! Italian Herb and Cheese bread
New! Ciabatta bread
Breakfast cookies, Regular and Chocolate Walnut
Quiche Broccoli chedder with corn, pepper and onion
New! Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Granola

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

Pastured Poultry. Whole chicken &  cuts including chicken breast & 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 bring the last of our Roma Tomatoes and as usual our freshly grown Micro Greens. 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

Agriculture & Health Alive of Marne

Paul will return next week.

HandCrafteds

Good for the body & soul!

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Bees Wax Candles-New selection of handmade in Michigan beeswax candles with cotton wicks.   Perfect for fall with their natural textures, colors and warm honey scent.

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

Lavender sachets – a variety to choose from for drawers, closets and knitting bags, travel bags and cars.

Pantry Moth away sachets – are buy one get one half off (refillable next year too)!

Lavender dryer bags, great for bed linens and towels

Certified Organic Soaps – in Lavender,  Lemongrass Tea, Spice and others wonderful scents made with essential oils (no artificial fragrances or colors are used in these soaps).

Lip balms – unflavored, peppermint, grapefruit and cinnamon, made with moisturizing oils, made with Michigan beeswax and the finest organic essential oils for flavoring.

Cards and gift tags – Unique one of a kind including Halloween, Fall and Thanksgiving designs as well as gift boxes for the organic soaps.

Look forward to seeing you at the market!

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall

This week we have plenty of delicious Original Pumpkin Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter Cup flavor treats, so stop by and pick up your favorite size treat and package.

Daisy also wants to let you know that starting October 9th she’ll be sharing her free-range eggs with Sweetwater shoppers! The girls have been generously providing more than we need for our treats, so we’ll be offering non-GMO free-range eggs in various shades of browns (and an occasional blue) for $3.00/dozen. Birdland Eggs, starting October 9. Look for the sign!

Imagination to Creation of North Muskegon

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  This week I will have Breast Cancer Awareness items ranging from jewelry to totes, to cards and bookmarks.  Show your support for those suffering from this dreaded disease during October and all year round. I will also be bringing new sweater/scarf pins and earrings for the fall season.

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

Sweetwater has Sweet Potatoes……Sweeeet!

Published on by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?
Baked Sweet Potato Fries & Secret Dipping Sauce!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, October 2nd, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.
We are a Bridge Card & Project Fresh market

Cooler Weather Brings Out the Cooks Again!

We’ll be sharing recipes for Sweet Potato Fries with Horseradish Dipping Sauce and other Strange but Wonderful Recipes!

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

Veggies this week ~ Sweet Potatoes, and it’s been a great year for them!  Delicata, Butternut and Acorn Squash.  See our blog for information on storage of winter squash.   Little Decorative Pumpkins!  Potatoes; Celery and Celeriac.  Beets, onions, leeks, kale, chard, mixed salad greens, arugula.

Frost is in the forecast so we will be picking the last of the tender crops: Watermelons, Eggplant, hot and  Sweet Peppers.  We’ll also bring a lot of basil in bunches and gallons for making pesto for most likely the last time this year.

We’ll have other herbs: parsley, cilantro, rosemary, sage.

BEEF ~ We will have almost all cuts of our pastured Angus.
Great Cookbook – Vegetables A to Z – last copies are for sale for $16.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags. A new shipment arrived this week ~ Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast, full caf, half caf or decaf.
CHECK OUT OUR BLOG ~  http://www.earthscapefarm.blogspot.com

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
Featured this week!

Braunschweiger & Meat Snack Sticks are back!

Limited supply of Ring Bologna

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
Braunschweiger

Ring Bologna (Limited Supplies)
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. For a complete list of products, please see the website: www.CreswickFarms.com

McLaughlin Grows!  Urban Farm of Muskegon

“Tops”  Turnip greens. Blackeye peas. Mixed kales. Hot & sweet peppers.  Cabbage. Absolutely last of the cherry  tomatoes.

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

This week will have lots of green beans, cold weather is coming, so get them while there are here!  We will also have the LAST of our tomatoes.  Eggplant, basil, fresh herbs, carrots, potatoes, garlic, bell peppers, hot peppers, leeks, summer squash, winter squash, pie pumpkins, kale, and swiss chard.

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

Until winter market our breads will be brought to the market by our friends at Maple Moon Farm.  They will have at least six of our nine varieties on hand—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!

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

Prairie Blush Red potatoes, red & white onions, possibly canning quantities of tomatoes, and the 2010 batch of Taste of Spring Maple Syrup.

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

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

Scones, Muffins, Cookies We’ll have lots of great goodies this week!

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

Fresh garlic.

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

Grass-fed Meats, Vegetables and wholesome Baked Goods.
GRASS-FED MEATS 100% grass-fed beef,  ground beef, round steaks, rib steaks, soup bones & liver.  Grass-fed Lamb- ground, shanks & steaks
GARDEN OFFERINGS include the last of the tomatoes before the frost, arugula, turnip greens, beet greens& mixed lettuces.
BAKERY OFFERINGS
Breakfast Cookies- regular, chocolate walnut & cherry pecan. NEW! Breakfast cookies peanut butter chocolate made with organic peanut butter.  Apple pies & pumpkin pies. NEW! Apple pops check out these cool mini apple pies on a stick.  NEW! Spinach & cheddar quiche made with tender baby spinach from the garden.  Roasted pepper & corn quiche.  NEW! pumpkin cinnamon rolls. Ciabatta bread with onion and cheese.  NEW! Ginger Spice fall cookies.
GLUTEN FREE
NEW! Calamata olive & Rosemary Bread “very good”, Cheese & Onion Bread, Sandwich Bread, NEW! Pecan & Raisin Bread, Cinnamon Raisin & Walnut Bread, Granola, breakfast cookies, apple & pumpkin pies & quiche.

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

Pastured Poultry. Whole chicken &  cuts including chicken breast & 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.

Agriculture & Health Alive of Marne

Paul will return (with help) this week with: Last of summer vegs, Summer squash. Winter squash.

Gardeners: Time to put the garden to rest for the winter! Treat your beds to one of our nutrient boosting garden supplies! Grow a cover crop that winter kills. We have 3-2-3 and 4-2-4, depending on what your garden needs. See me for more advice.

We will also have our usual assortments of various garden supplements, like Berry Mix, Liquid Fish & Kelp concentrates, Maxicrop, Dry Kelp Meal, Milky spore & Diatomaceous Earth.

From the bookshelf: Ask Mother Nature: A Conscious Gardeners Guide, by Ellen Vandevisse. Or How to Grow More Vegetables, by John Jeavons.

Also: Nantucket Bakery Cinnamon Raisin Bread and other baked goods.

Northern Naturals Cherry Concentrate. Blackstrap molasses, honey & maple syrup.

HandCrafteds

Good for the body & soul!

Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Bees Wax Candles-New selection of handmade in Michigan beeswax candles with cotton wicks.   Perfect for fall with their natural textures, colors and warm honey scent.

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

Lavender sachets – a variety to choose from for drawers, closets and knitting bags, travel bags and cars.

Pantry Moth away sachets – are buy one get one half off (refillable next year too)!

Lavender dryer bags, great for bed linens and towels

Certified Organic Soaps – in Lavender,  Lemongrass Tea, Spice and others wonderful scents made with essential oils (no artificial fragrances or colors are used in these soaps).

Lip balms – unflavored, peppermint, grapefruit and cinnamon, made with moisturizing oils, made with Michigan beeswax and the finest organic essential oils for flavoring.

Cards and gift tags – Unique one of a kind including Halloween, Fall and Thanksgiving designs as well as gift boxes for the organic soaps.

Look forward to seeing you at the market!

Daisy Doodles of Whitehall

That Daisy’s a slave driver! She’s been keeping us busy to make sure we have the freshest local ingredients to make her treats. This week we harvested a literal ton of organically raised pumpkins from Scholl Country Farms in Montague! We’ve also been harvesting organic parsley for one of our new treat recipes. Watch for updates! Meantime, we have plenty of delicious Original Pumpkin Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter Cup flavor treats, so stop by and pick up your favorite size treat and package.

Daisy also wants to let you know that starting October 9th she’ll be sharing her free-range eggs with Sweetwater shoppers! The girls have been generously providing more than we need for our treats, so we’ll be offering non-GMO free-range eggs in various shades of browns (and an occasional blue) for $3.00/dozen. Birdland Eggs, starting October 9. Look for the sign!

Imagination to Creation of North Muskegon

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  This week I will have Breast Cancer Awareness items ranging from jewelry to totes, to cards and bookmarks.  Show your support for those suffering from this dreaded disease during October and all year round. I will also be bringing new sweater/scarf pins and earrings for the fall season.

Last but not least

Sweetwater Hugs & Thanks go out to long time supporters Marianne & Jackie Nelson for renewing their Friend of the Market pledge! 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

Autumn Equinox Means It’s Official: Fall is Here!

Published on by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?
Early Autumn Harvest at Sweetwater!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, September 25th, 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

Autumn is Officially Here – Believe it or Not!

The temps may be in the 70’s, but the Maples and Sumacs agree that it is time to stock up on cold weather veggies!

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

Veggies this week ~ Acorn Squash on sale!  Little Decorative Pumpkins! Potatoes; Watermelons;  Celery.  Beets. Sweet Peppers, including red, yellow, purple and green.  Hot Peppers. Eggplant.  Large yellow and red onions,  kale, mixed salad greens,  Swiss chard,  arugula, parsley, dill, rosemary, basil in bunches and gallons for making pesto.
BEEF ~ We will have almost all cuts of our pastured Angus.  ON SALE:  Swiss (Cubed) Steak.  This is  round steak, a very flavorful, lean, but not as tender cut of beef that is run through a tenderizer so it cooks quicker.  I like to make Swiss Steak  with it.  It’s also good for any stew or soup or moist, longer cooking process.  10% off.
Great Cookbook – Vegetables A to Z – last copies are for sale for $18.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags. A new shipment is supposed to arrive today! Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast.
CHECK OUT OUR BLOG ~  http://www.earthscapefarm.blogspot.com

Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
Featured this week!

Braunschweiger & Meat Snack Sticks are back!

Limited supply of Ring Bologna

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
Braunschweiger

Ring Bologna (Limited Supplies)
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. For a complete list of products, please see the website: www.CreswickFarms.com

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

This week we will have tomatoes, eggplant, summer squash, winter squash, kale, swiss chard, leeks, garlic, potatoes, carrots, beets, broccoli, fresh herbs, and lots of green beans.



Olson Farm of Shelby


Red potatoes, red & white onions, cherry tomatoes, and his 2010 batch of Taste of Spring Maple Syrup.


 


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


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


Scones, Muffins, Cookies We’ll have lots of great goodies this week!


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


Fresh garlic.


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


“Grass-fed Meat & Eggs, Heirloom Vegetables & Healthy Baked Goods”


Grass-fed Meat & Eggs

100% grass-fed Lamb & Beef

Pasture Raised Chicken all cuts available


Garden Offerings: Mixed Greens, Beets & beet greens, turnips, arugula and a Mediterranean Salad Mix ( Free Sample Dressing)

From the Bakery

NEW!! We have a delicious GLUTEN FREE BREAD AVAILABLE in several flavors, plain sandwich bread, cinnamon & Raisin, Organic Cheese & Onion, Italian Herb.  Come and check it out!

GLUTEN FREE OFFERINGS INCLUDE granola, breakfast cookies, quiches & pies.

Regular Breakfast Cookies 3 flavors, Organic Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche, granola, Empanadas, Apple Pies, Blueberry Turnovers, NEW ! Challah Bread with fresh Apples & Organic Pumpkin. Thank you and see you at Market.


 


Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart


Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery will be at the market with our familiar array of eight breads 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.  For the grand finale:  our breads are baked in a handbuilt wood-fired brick oven which creates loaves of amazing texture and beauty!


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


 


Ayurvedic Farm of Montague


New!! Rebecca Todd, painter of those landscapes, flowers, vegetable and fruit paintings we have been seeing for the past few months at Sweetwater has another talent: portrait sketches.  She can capture a likeness in charcoal in 5 minutes for $5.  She will be set up to offer portrait sketches Saturdays starting this Saturday.


This week! Fresh cut microgreens make a great healthy school snack! Just a 1/4 cup of these greens pack a real nutrition punch and taste great too! Also: Rattle Snake Beans, Pattypan Squash, Zucchini, and Cucumbers. Also: Handmade soy candles & garden art.


 


Hickory Ridge Family Farm

New! Grassfed Beef. Ground beef in packages.


Pastured Poultry. Whole chicken &  cuts including chicken breast & 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.


Agriculture & Health Alive of Marne


Thanks to those who responded to requests for help. Paul is still looking for someone to help with the Sweetwater Market. Paul has an injured tendon that will keep him laid up for a month. If you’re interested contact him at (616) 677-6176. The farm is in Marne, MI. Please pass on to anyone you think might be interested.


 


HandCrafteds


Good for the body & soul!


Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake

Certified Organic Soaps in Lavender, Grapefruit, Lemongrass Tea, Peppermint and others wonderful scents made with essential oils (no artificial fragrances or colors are used in these soaps). Specialty soaps including Rows and Furrow’s Gardener’s Soap with the orange oil and ground almonds to cut the grit and grime that come from a good day of gardening or other dirty work (nice for the kitchen too).

Wonderful beeswax candles, made with 100%  pure Michigan beeswax and 100% cotton wicks.  They not only have that nice natural honey scent but they are the cleanest and brightest burning candles on the market.  Because beeswax has a very high melting point, they also burn slower, lasting longer.

Yummy lip balms in unflavored, peppermint, grapefruit and cinnamon, made with moisturizing oils, made with Michigan beeswax and the finest organic essential oils.


Lavender dryer bags, organic lavender – reusable many times for Field Fresh laundry!


Lavender sachets, smell wonderful, pretty and functional too – for drawers, closets, yarn baskets.


*Moth away sachets for kitchen drawers, closets and cupboards. Buy one get one 1/2 off this week!


Look forward to seeing you at the market!


Daisy Doodles of Whitehall


We have plenty of fresh, wholesome Artisanal Dog Treats made with local and organic ingredients. Come see us this Saturday and receive your choice of a “One Big Treat” or 3-pack “Treats to Go” with every purchase!


Last but not least 


Sweetwater Hugs & Thanks go out to Jeff Plyler for renewing his Friend of the Market pledge! 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


       







 
	

Fall Means Gourds, Greens, and Grass-Fed Meats!
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Great Gourds!


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, September 18th, 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


What’s New at the Market?


 


Agriculture & Health Alive of Marne


Injured farmer needs help! Paul Keiser of Ag & Health Alive has an injured tendon that will keep him laid up for a month. He’s looking to hire someone to help with his farm supplements deliveries and the Saturday market. If you’re interested contact him at (616) 677-6176. The farm is in Marne, MI. Please pass on to anyone you think might be interested.


 


Earthscape Farm of Hesperia


Veggies this week ~ Potatoes; Watermelons and Muskmelons;  Celery.  Beets. Sweet Peppers, including red, yellow, purple and green.  Hot Peppers. Eggplant.  Large yellow and red onions, Broccoli,  kale, mixed salad greens, scallions, Swiss chard,  arugula, parsley, dill, rosemary, basil in bunches and gallons for making pesto.

BEEF ~ We will have all cuts of our pastured Angus.

Great Cookbook – Vegetables A to Z – last copies are for sale for $18.

HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags.  Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast.

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


Maple Moon Farm of Shelby


We will be bringing summer and winter squash, though we are almost done with summer squash, so get it while it’s here.  We still have lots of tomatoes, all kinds!  Also, potatoes, garlic, spinach, broccoli, peppers, leeks, kohlrabi, kale, chard, and beans.  Our last


planting of green beans is just starting to produce, so these next few weeks we will have an abundance.  This will be you last time to buy in bulk for winter storage.  Let us know if you want to buy in bulk!


 


McLaughlin Grows!  Urban Farm of Muskegon


New! Turnip greens. Blackeye peas. Also: Mixed kales. Curly mustards. Osaka purple mustards. Hot & sweet peppers.  Cabbage. Last of the cherry  tomatoes.


 


Creswick Farms of Ravenna


Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

Featured this week! 


Braunschweiger & Meat Snack Sticks are back!


Limited supply of Ring Bologna


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

Braunschweiger


Ring Bologna (Limited Supplies)

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. For a complete list of products, please see the website: www.CreswickFarms.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 will be back on September 25th.


 


Liberty Family Farm of Hart


“Grass-fed Meat & Eggs, Heirloom Vegetables & Healthy Baked Goods”


FRESH CHICKEN all cuts available.

NEW ! Grass-fed Beef many cuts available- 1# ground, 1# patties, tenderloins and steaks!

NEW! Grass-fed Lamb  all cuts available.

Garden Offerings Include- turnips greens, beets greens and mixed lettuces.

Tomatoes !!

Bakery  Offerings this Week

GLUTEN FREE Breakfast Cookies all  3 flavors

GLUTEN FREE GRANOLA made with GF oats, maple syrup, nuts & seeds & cranberrries.  We also have a GF granola made with puffed brown rice, both are very tasty! GLUTEN FREE BROWNIES WITH FROSTING.

GLUTEN FREE Apple pies, large and mini, GLUTEN FREE QUICHE AVAILABLE made with organic broccoli and organic cheddar cheese.

GLUTEN FREE BREAD we are working on some new recipes.  Come and see.

Regular Breakfast cookies – The Ultimate,Cherry Chocolate Pecan and Chocolate Walnut

Apple Pies made with our own apples.

Blueberry Turnovers, Fresh Quiches, Multigrain rolls, Ciabatta Bread with Onion & Cheese, Cinnamon rolls with Bailey’s Irish Cream & more.

Thank you and see you at Market.


 


Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart


Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery will be at the market with our familiar array of eight breads 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.  For the grand finale:  our breads are baked in a handbuilt wood-fired brick oven which creates loaves of amazing texture and beauty!


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!)


New bread starting this week!  THE MICHIGANDER!


A naturally-leavened bread made with 100% Michigan grown whole grains!  Dark, moist, and chewy with all the rich sweetness of Michigan-grown whole wheat.  Whole grains have never been so good! The Michigander $5.50


 


Maple Moon Farm of Shelby


We will be bringing summer and winter squash, though we are almost done with summer squash, so get it while it’s here.  We still have lots of tomatoes, all kinds!  Also, potatoes, garlic, spinach, broccoli, peppers, leeks, kohlrabi, kale, chard, and beans.  Our last


planting of green beans is just starting to produce, so these next few weeks we will have an abundance.  This will be you last time to buy in bulk for winter storage.  Let us know if you want to buy in bulk!


 


Olson Farm of Shelby


Red potatoes, red & white onions, cherry tomatoes, and his 2010 batch of Taste of Spring Maple Syrup.


 


Ayurvedic Farm of Montague


This week! Fresh cut microgreens make a great healthy school snack! Just a 1/4 cup of these greens pack a real nutrition punch and taste great too! Also: Rattle Snake Beans, Pattypan Squash, Zucchini, and Cucumbers. Also: Handmade soy candles & garden art.


 


Earthly Kneads of Muskegon


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


Scones, Muffins, Cookies We’ll have lots of great goodies this week!


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


FRESH Shiitakes this week!!! Dried mushrooms, too, and also fresh garlic.


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

New! Grassfed Beef. Ground beef in packages.


Pastured Poultry. Whole chicken &  cuts including chicken breast & 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.


 


HandCrafteds


Good for the body & soul!


Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake

Certified Organic Soaps in Lavender, Grapefruit, Lemongrass Tea, Peppermint and others wonderful scents made with essential oils (no artificial fragrances or colors are used in these soaps). Specialty soaps including Rows and Furrow’s Gardener’s Soap with the orange oil and ground almonds to cut the grit and grime that come from a good day of gardening or other dirty work (nice for the kitchen too).

Wonderful beeswax candles, made with 100%  pure Michigan beeswax and 100% cotton wicks.  They not only have that nice natural honey scent but they are the cleanest and brightest burning candles on the market.  Because beeswax has a very high melting point, they also burn slower, lasting longer.

Yummy lip balms in unflavored, peppermint, grapefruit and cinnamon, made with moisturizing oils, made with Michigan beeswax and the finest organic essential oils.


Lavender dryer bags, organic lavender – reusable many times for Field Fresh laundry!


Lavender sachets, smell wonderful, pretty and functional too – for drawers, closets, yarn baskets.


*Moth away sachets for kitchen drawers, closets and cupboards. Buy one get one 1/2 off this week!


Look forward to seeing you at the market!


Daisy Doodles of Whitehall


We missed being at Sweetwater last week. We used that time to bake plenty of fresh, wholesome treats made with local and organic ingredients. Come see us this Saturday and receive your choice of a “One Big Treat” or 3-pack “Treats to Go” with every purchase!


 


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


       







 
	

Fall Means Bread & Soup Time!
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Time for Fall Soup & Bread!


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, September 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


Fall is Bread & Soup Time!

Sweetwater highlights our fabulous BAKERS!


Earthly Kneads of Muskegon

Specials –Lavash – Armenian-style flatbread crackers. Crispy, crunchy, and topped with all sorts of tasty seeds.

Cheddar crackers!

Chocolate Cherry Bread – Generous amounts of dark chocolate and dark sweet cherries.  No dairy and no egg.

Pizza crusts – Just top and bake until the toppings are melted and toasty.

Cherry Almond Sweet Rolls – Challah + totally nuts granola + cream cheese peanut butter frosting.

Tomato Basil Bread.

Cheesy Hot pepper Bread.

Shitake Cheddar Pizza Pockets.

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

Scones – Honey Lemon & Fig, Cinnamon Raisin, Dark Chocolate Chip

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

Cookies Sugar Cookies, Cardamom Snicker Doodles, Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter (V & GF), Cinnamon Raisin, Sunflower Butter (V & GF), Sunflower Sunflower Cookie (Sunflower Butter with Sunflower Sundrops), Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal, Malted Chocolate Chip Oatmeal, Sweet & Salty Cashews, Energy Bites.

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

FRESH Shiitakes this week!!! Dried mushrooms, too, and also fresh garlic.

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

“Grass-fed Meat & Eggs, Heirloom Vegetables & Healthy Baked Goods”

From the Bakery

Lots of great veggies from the garden for delicious baked goods.

Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Roasted pepper and onion Quiche

Vegetable Turnovers

Blueberry Turnovers

Fresh Apple pie made with our golden delicious apples

Multi Grain Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls

Breakfast Cookies

GLUTEN FREE GRANOLA

GLUTEN FREE BREAD

GLUTEN FREE BREAKFAST COOKIES

GLUTEN FREE APPLE PIE!!!

Blueberry Jam

From the Garden

Heirloom tomatoes & cherry tomatoes,beet greens,turnip greens and lettuce.

Variety of peppers also available.

Grass-fed Meat and Eggs

100% Grass-fed Beef 1# ground and ground beef patties.

Grass-fed Lamb

Pasture Raised Chicken

Whole Birds, Boneless Skinless Breasts, leg quarters and drumsticks

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart

Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery will be at the market with our familiar array of eight breads 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.  For the grand finale:  our breads are baked in a handbuilt wood-fired brick oven which creates loaves of amazing texture and beauty!

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!)

New bread starting this week!  THE MICHIGANDER!

A naturally-leavened bread made with 100% Michigan grown whole grains!  Dark, moist, and chewy with all the rich sweetness of Michigan-grown whole wheat.  Whole grains have never been so good! The Michigander $5.50 Creswick Farms of Ravenna

Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

Featured this week! 

Braunschweiger is back!

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

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. For a complete list of products, please see the website: www.CreswickFarms.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 will be back on September 25th.


Maple Moon Farm of Shelby

It’s September, and fall is closer, we will have winter squash!  We will still be bringing the summer abundance of tomatoes!  Many varieties, including many heirlooms.  We’ll have potatoes including Red LaSoda, Kennebec,and Russian Fingerlings.  Also, kale, swiss chard, lettuce, onions, garlic, beets, kohlrabi, leeks, carrots, eggplant, basil, and other fresh herbs.


Olson Farm of Shelby

Red potatoes, red & white onions, cherry tomatoes, and his 2010 batch of Taste of Spring Maple Syrup.


Earthscape Farm of Hesperia

Veggies this week ~ Still more Tomatoes!  Many varieties, colors, sizes and shapes!  Old German, Aunt Ruby’s German Green, Costulato Genovese, Cuastralee, Kelloggs Breakfast, Big Rainbow, Cherokee Purple, Brandywine, Marianna’s Peace, Cosmonaut Volkov, Pruden’s Purple, Green Zebra, and more. Maybe some  Watermelons and Muskmelons! Celery! Beets. Sweet Peppers, including red, yellow, purple and green.  Hot Peppers. Eggplant of multiple sizes and shapes  and colors.  Cucumber  slicers and Oriental Suhyo Cross keep producing in small quantities.  Summer squash, carrots,  large yellow and red onions, Broccoli, Green beans, Cabbage, kale, mixed salad greens, scallions, Swiss chard,  arugula, parsley, dill, rosemary, basil in bunches.

BEEF ~ We will have all cuts of our pastured Angus.

Great Cookbook – Vegetables A to Z – last copies are for sale for $18.

HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags.  Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast.

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

Please Note: We will only sell beef till noon on Saturday – have a wedding to go to! 


Ayurvedic Farm of Montague

This week! Fresh cut microgreens make a great healthy school snack! Just a 1/4 cup of these greens pack a real nutrition punch and taste great too! Also: Rattle Snake Beans, Pattypan Squash, Zucchini, and Cucumbers. Also: Handmade soy candles & garden art.


Dancing Goat Creamery of Byron Center

You might want to check out this blog about our cheesemaking: http://mllenoelle.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/cheese-class-at-dancing-goat-creamery/

We also make our own hand crafted  soap, Udderly Wonderful,  from organic goat’s milk, all natural ingredients, pure food grade oil and pure essential oils. We grow many of the herbs right on our farm. Try a bar and find out why goat’s milk makes great soap too!

From our partners at Little Rooster Breads. Made of only the best organic & on-farm ingredients, we ferment our grains to produce a smooth and tasty bread that we guarantee even the fussiest kid will love! Wild Rice & Onion, Multi-Grain, Whole Wheat & Cinnamon Raisin breads and specialty dinner rolls, hotdog and hamburg buns. Find out more at http://www.littlerooster.n


Hickory Ridge Family Farm

New! Grassfed Beef. Ground beef in packages.

Pastured Poultry. Whole chicken &  cuts including chicken breast & 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.


Agriculture & Health Alive of Marne

Slicing cukes. Perfect size for summer picnics. Summer squash.

Gardeners: If your gardens seem to be lagging both from the heat and mid-summer slump, treat your beds to a side dressing of one of our nutrient boosting garden supplies! We have 3-2-3 and 4-2-4, depending on what your garden needs. See me for more advice.

We will also have our usual assortments of various garden supplements, like Berry Mix, Liquid Fish & Kelp concentrates, Maxicrop, Dry Kelp Meal, Milky spore & Diatomaceous Earth.

From the bookshelf: Ask Mother Nature: A Conscious Gardeners Guide, by Ellen Vandevisse. Or How to Grow More Vegetables, by John Jeavons.

Also: Nantucket Bakery Cinnamon Raisin Bread and other baked goods.

Northern Naturals Cherry Concentrate. Blackstrap molasses, honey & maple syrup.


McLaughlin Grows! Urban Farm of Muskegon

We’re at the Growing Power conference this week, back next week!


HandCrafteds

Good for the body & soul!


Bee & Botanicals of Spring Lake

Certified Organic Soaps in Lavender, Grapefruit, Lemongrass Tea, Peppermint and others wonderful scents made with essential oils (no artificial fragrances or colors are used in these soaps). Specialty soaps including Rows and Furrow’s Gardener’s Soap with the orange oil and ground almonds to cut the grit and grime that come from a good day of gardening or other dirty work (nice for the kitchen too).

Wonderful beeswax candles, made with 100%  pure Michigan beeswax and 100% cotton wicks.  They not only have that nice natural honey scent but they are the cleanest and brightest burning candles on the market.  Because beeswax has a very high melting point, they also burn slower, lasting longer.

Yummy lip balms in unflavored, peppermint, grapefruit and cinnamon, made with moisturizing oils, made with Michigan beeswax and the finest organic essential oils. 

Lavender dryer bags, organic lavender – reusable many times for Field Fresh laundry! 

Lavender sachets, smell wonderful, pretty and functional too – for drawers, closets, yarn baskets.

*Moth away sachets for kitchen drawers, closets and cupboards. Buy one get one 1/2 off this week! Look forward to seeing you at the market!


Daisy Doodles of Whitehall

We missed being at Sweetwater last week. We used that time to bake plenty of fresh, wholesome treats made with local and organic ingredients. Come see us this Saturday and receive your choice of a “One Big Treat” or 3-pack “Treats to Go” with every purchase!


Imagination to Creation Jewelry of North Muskegon

As some of you know, I am planning on going in a different direction regarding my jewelry creations.  Therefore, I will be hosting several sales to liquidate my inventory.  I began doing this following the holiday season last year and still find that I have A LOT of very nice pieces and necklace/earring sets in both gemstone and Swarovski crystal.  This Saturday I will have a “Buy 1 – Get 1” sale.  This means, in effect, you will buy one set or piece and get another of equal or lesser value absolutely free.  What a great time to shop for Christmas gifts for the jewelry lovers on your list or for yourself.  If you cannot make it to market this week for my sale, not to worry.  This sale will continue on until my inventory is depleted.



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


       







 
	

Sweetwater Labor Day Back-to-School Healthy Snacks Saturday!
Published on  by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market? 
Happy Labor Day!


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, September 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


Sweetwater Labor Day Back-to-School Healthy Snacks Saturday!


Kids – sample healthy snacks with our vendors!


 


Creswick Farms of Ravenna


Pastured Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats

Featured this week! Kids, try a healthy meat stick & cheese sample!


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


SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS

Garlic Kielbasa Sausage

German Thuringer

Moroccan Lamb Sausage

Chicken Spinach Feta Sausage

Braunschweiger  AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 11th

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. For a complete list of products, please see the website: www.CreswickFarms.com


Grassfields Farm of Coopersville


Raw Milk Certified Organic Cheese


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


Maple Moon Farm of Shelby


It’s September, and fall is closer, we will have winter squash!  We will still be bringing the summer abundance of tomatoes!  Many varieties, including many heirlooms.  We’ll have potatoes including Red LaSoda, Kennebec,and Russian Fingerlings.  Also, kale, swiss chard, lettuce, onions, garlic, beets, kohlrabi, leeks, carrots, eggplant, basil, and other fresh herbs.


 


Olson Farm of Shelby


Jim Olson will again be demonstrating how to pressure can green beans (his favorite way to keep them) at 11:00am. If you can’t make that time he will gladly answer questions any time. Come to the demo for a special offer on Bulk Buying & Canning! He will have “Beananza” green beans, sweet potatoes and red potatoes, red & white onions, Bodacious sweet corn, and his 2010 batch of Taste of Spring Maple Syrup.


 


Earthscape Farm of Hesperia


Please Note: We will only sell beef till noon on Saturday – have a wedding to go to! 


Veggies this week ~ Heirloom Tomatoes!  Many varieties, colors, sizes and shapes!  Old German, Aunt Ruby’s German Green, Costulato Genovese, Cuastralee, Kelloggs Breakfast, Big Rainbow, Cherokee Purple, Brandywine, Marianna’s Peace, Cosmonaut Volkov, Pruden’s Purple, Green Zebra, and more.  Tomatoes Tomatoes Tomatoes!  Yay!  It’s been a long wait for good ripe homegrown tomatoes.  Watermelons and Muskmelons! Celery! Sweet Peppers, including red, yellow, purple and green.  Hot Peppers. Eggplant of multiple sizes and shapes  and colors.  Cucumber  slicers and Oriental Suhyo Cross keep producing in small quantities.  Summer squash, carrots,  large yellow and red onions, Broccoli, Green beans, Cabbage, kale, mixed salad greens, scallions, Swiss chard,  arugula, parsley, dill, rosemary, basil in bunches.


BEEF ~ We will have all cuts of our pastured Angus.


Great Cookbook – Vegetables A to Z – last copies are for sale for $18.


HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags.  Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast.

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


Earthly Kneads of Muskegon


Specials –Lavash – Armenian-style flatbread crackers. Crispy, crunchy, and topped with all sorts of tasty seeds.


Chocolate Cherry Bread – Generous amounts of dark chocolate and 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.


Pizza crusts – Just top and bake until the toppings are melted and toasty.


Blueberry Cream Cheese Strudel – Made from scratch with organic, local fruit!


Granola Peanut Butter Frosted Sweet Rolls – Challah + totally nuts granola + cream cheese peanut butter frosting.


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, Plain Challah


Scones – Ginger Fig, Blueberry Cardamom, Dark Chocolate Chip


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


Cookies – GIANT Chocolate Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Cherry Almond Cookies, Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal, Malted Chocolate Chip Oatmeal, Cherry Almond Oatmeal, Sweet & Salty Cashews, Sundrop, Coconut Cookies, Pepita Spice with Raisins (V & GF), HUGE Dark Chocolate Chip, GIANT Peanut Butter & Sundrop (GF), Energy Bites, Dark Chocolate Dipped Coconut Pecan Macaroons (GF), Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (Vegan & GF)


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


FRESH Shiitakes this week!!! Dried mushrooms, too, and also fresh garlic.


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


“Grass-fed Meat & Eggs, Heirloom Vegetables & Healthy Baked Goods”


Farm Offerings-100% grass-fed beef, 1# ground, 1# patties,liver.  FRESH CHICKEN – boneless skinless breasts, thighs, drumsticks, leg quarters, whole birds, livers & soup stock. Grass-fed Ground Lamb. Turnip greens, Beet greens, Baby lettuce . Peppers, Heirloom tomatoes (samples available).


Bakery Offerings – Gluten free breakfast cookies, gluten free granola, and quiche (and more).


McLaughlin Grows! Urban Farm of Muskegon


This week we again have lots of Sungold, Sunsweet & Black Cherry tomatoes,  red cabbage, cukes, sweet & hot peppers, and our two types of mixed greens. Visit our Facebook page at  http://www.facebook.com/pages/McLaughlin-Grows-Urban-Farm/106456159379286?ref=ts


 


Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart


Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery will be at the market with our familiar array of eight breads 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.  For the grand finale:  our breads are baked in a handbuilt wood-fired brick oven which creates loaves of amazing texture and beauty!


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!)


New bread starting this week!  THE MICHIGANDER!


A naturally-leavened bread made with 100% Michigan grown whole grains!  Dark, moist, and chewy with all the rich sweetness of Michigan-grown whole wheat.  Whole grains have never been so good! The Michigander $5.50


 


Ayurvedic Farm of Montague


New this week! Fresh cut microgreens make a great healthy school snack! Just a 1/4 cup of these greens pack a real nutrition punch and taste great too! Also: Rattle Snake Beans, Pattypan Squash, Zucchini, and Cucumbers. Also: Handmade soy candles & garden art.


 


Dancing Goat Creamery of Byron Center


You might want to check out this blog about our cheesemaking: http://mllenoelle.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/cheese-class-at-dancing-goat-creamery/


We also make our own hand crafted  soap, Udderly Wonderful,  from organic goat’s milk, all natural ingredients, pure food grade oil and pure essential oils. We grow many of the herbs right on our farm. Try a bar and find out why goat’s milk makes great soap too!


From our partners at Little Rooster Breads. Made of only the best organic & on-farm ingredients, we ferment our grains to produce a smooth and tasty bread that we guarantee even the fussiest kid will love! Wild Rice & Onion, Multi-Grain, Whole Wheat & Cinnamon Raisin breads and specialty dinner rolls, hotdog and hamburg buns. Find out more at http://www.littlerooster.n


 


Hickory Ridge Family Farm

New! Grassfed Beef. Ground beef in packages.


Pastured Poultry. Whole chicken &  cuts including chicken breast & 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.


Agriculture & Health Alive of Marne


 Slicing cukes. Perfect size for summer picnics. Summer squash.


Gardeners: If your gardens seem to be lagging both from the heat and mid-summer slump, treat your beds to a side dressing of one of our nutrient boosting garden supplies! We have 3-2-3 and 4-2-4, depending on what your garden needs. See me for more advice.


We will also have our usual assortments of various garden supplements, like Berry Mix, Liquid Fish & Kelp concentrates, Maxicrop, Dry Kelp Meal, Milky spore & Diatomaceous Earth.


From the bookshelf: Ask Mother Nature: A Conscious Gardeners Guide, by Ellen Vandevisse. Or How to Grow More Vegetables, by John Jeavons.


Also: Nantucket Bakery Cinnamon Raisin Bread and other baked goods.


Northern Naturals Cherry Concentrate. Blackstrap molasses, honey & maple syrup.


HandCrafteds


Good for the body & soul!


Daisy Doodles of Whitehall


Daisy Doodles will not be at market this Saturday because we’ll be up at the Starting Block for a marathon baking session. We’ll be back next week with a whole fresh inventory of healthy dog treats made from local and organic ingredients, complete with our new label. Come see us on Saturday, September 11, and receive your choice of One Big Treat or a 3-pack of “Treats to Go” with every purchase! We appreciate our Sweetwater Customers!