Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, February 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 market!
Music is Back at the Market!
This week Jo Ann Winberg & the Front Porch Pickers will be back with their special blend of old time, grass fed 100% organic music!
This weeks Table Talk: West Michigan Earth Institute!
At this week’s market:
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
We have spinach from the hoop house!!
Fresh dug carrots.
Onions and THE LAST of our potatoes, garlic, and jelly.
Dried herbs and salves also available.
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Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Doug & Tate Luchies have been producing wonderful maple syrup & honey for over 8 years on their farm.
Shady Side Farm of Holland
Mike will be bringing certified organic pinto, black turtle and black valentine beans to market, as well as freshly ground cornmeal from our certified organic corn. He’ll also have along wool roving for spinning or felting, some yarn for your latest project, and an assortment of handmade socks and rugs.
Check out our farm blog at: http://shadysidefarm.blogspot.com
Check out Lona’s Etsy shop here: http://shadysidefarm.etsy.com
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
EGGS!
VEGGIES ~ Fresh dug Carrots! Butternut Squash .75 per lb! Savoy, Red and regular green Cabbages, 3 kinds of Potatoes. I might bring some onions, too.
BEEF ~ Pre-orders accepted. Email me for a price list. Please email or call by 5pm on Friday.
BEEF SALE: Beef Hearts and liver are $2 per lb. GROUND BEEF! 20 PACKAGES, $4.25 per lb. That’s .25 OFF per lb!! Pre-ordered only, please.
Other cuts available this week:
- We have lean Ground Beef!
- Chuck, Arm and Rolled Rump Roasts
- Bone-In Porterhouse, T-bone, and Rib Steaks
- Boneless New York Strip, Tenderloin, Sirloin and Rib Eye Steaks
- Cubed Steak, Stew Meat & Short Ribs
- Heart, Liver, Tongue, Oxtail.
- Soup Bones
Our steers are in large pens for the winter so they get outdoors and exercise every day. They are getting all our quality hay they can eat, plus a little home-grown ear corn, mostly just in winter. Feeding cows small amounts of good grains are like humans eating small portions of dessert. It’s ok for them as long as grass and legumes are their main diet. The steers are hung to age and processed by Ebel’s Meats in Falmouth, a family-run USDA operation.
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL from Palestine! 500 ML Bottles. Organic, Extra Virgin and Cold Pressed. This oil is imported by Higher Grounds Coffee.
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags. New Shipment! Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or light roast, full caf, half caf or decaf. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!
Liberty Family Farm and Bakery of Hart
Hoophouse Offerings
Limited Greens. There will be more in 2 weeks.
FRESH EGGS!
BAKERY OFFERINGS
Breakfast Cookies all flavors available. VEGAN COOKIES !
Morning Glory Muffins.
WHOLE WHEAT SCONES.
CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAKFAST BREAD.
QUICHE- many flavors available. Made with our fresh greens and organic cheese.
.VEGGIE TURNOVERS!
Hope to see you there!.
Lombard Farm of Montague
Heidi and her husband Pat Lombard have been farming in the Montague area for 3 generations and are raising the fourth generation of young farmers. They’ve been a grade A dairy operation for many years. Heidi will join us this week with:
Eggs! Our mixed flock (Barred Rock, Buffs, Aruacana, Isa Browns & Rhode Island Red) chickens are pampered with milk from our grass-fed Grade A dairy cows.
Heidi will also bring her single serving homemade pies with organic raspberries and farmhouse style loaves of bread from organic white, wheat, rye & oatmeal flours with molasses, real salt and made on the farm, GMO-free butter and eggs.
Creswick Farms of Ravenna
Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
Steve & Char, our Muskegon Farmers Market vendors, will be attending Sweetwater Mkt. Diana will still process Sweetwater pre-orders and will return as our representative in Spring, when Steve & Char return to Muskegon.
Please note: We will be revising our product list to include more products than before, the list below is just a sampling of what we will have on hand at Sweetwater this Saturday!
Lastly:
We are happy to announce that in recognition of our quality, authenticity and contribution to the sustainability of the food supply of West Michigan, we have been awarded the “Snail of Approval” by Slow Foods West Michigan! It doesn’t change anything, it’s just something cool we wanted to share with you!!
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NEW PRODUCTS! By customer request we now have 1# pkgs of ground deli ham and ground old fashioned bologna sandwich spread mix! Ready for you to add your favorite condiments!
BEEF
Flank Steak
Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties
Gourmet Burger Patties. 2/3 ground beef and 1/3 bacon. Yum!
Corned Beef Hash! Perfect for when you want a quick meal, with potatoes and spice already added, or add eggs for breakfast! 1# pkg.
CHICKEN
Apple Chicken Sausage Links
Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless
Chicken Leg Quarters
Chicken Patties. 1# 4/pr pkg.
PORK
Pork Tenderloin
Pork Chops
Bacon, Apple & Hickory Smoked
Breakfast Sausage Bulk & Links
Italian Bulk Sausage
SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Old Fashoned Ring Bologna
German Thuringer
Garlic Kielbasa Sausage
Chorizo
Deli Ham Sandwich Slices
Deli Sliced Old Fashioned Sandwich Bologna.
Pepperoni Slices
Pancetta. Italian style, cured, seasoned & spiral sliced in small bundles.
Prosciutto 1/4lb $7.50
EGGS Large. No soy in chicken feed. $3.25 a dozen.
PRE-ORDERS. Space limitations force us to carry only the most asked for meats. If you want to be sure to get the meats you want every week, PRE-ORDERING is the way to go. Take a look at the complete product list here: www.CreswickFarms.com
Email or call Diana Jancek at dijaan1@charter.net or (231)292-1152 no later than midnight on the Monday evening before the next market and she will have it ready for you to pick up on Saturday
Facebook Fan Page:
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Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart
Our breads are all made from 100% organic flours and grains. Nearly all of our breads are naturally-leavened using a levain that we cultivate on site in our bakery. All of our doughs undergo a long, slow fermentation process that produces extraordinarily flavorful and easily digestible breads. The grand finale: our breads are baked in a handbuilt ,wood-fired brick oven which creates loaves of amazing texture and beauty!
This Week’s SPECIALTY BREADS are:
Toasted Walnut Batard: (aromatic toasted walnuts lend a lovely nuttiness and a purple(!) hue to this versatile batard) $6.50
ALSO-NEW 100% Whole Grain Kamut-An ancient Egyptian grain, Kamut is a terrific alternative for those who have wheat sensitivities. Moist and golden with a flavor somewhat like corn, this versatile loaf is great for sandwiches, spreads, and toasting. Price TBA
OUR NINE WEEKLY VARIETIES:
Homesteader’s Wheat (A light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.00
Oceana Round ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00
Third Coast Three Seed (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $5.50
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamon) $6.00
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $5.50
Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $6.50
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.25
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00
Irish Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Irish Cheddar and tongue-tingling organic black pepper) $8.00
Pastries for Saturday: We will be baking our Cranberry Orange Scones, Truly Ginger Scones, Currant Scones, and our Michigan Cherry Scones. All of our scones are made with organic butter and cream, fresh eggs, and a pinch of organic sugar. Deep Mud Brownies, Orange Brownies, and NEW Ginger Molasses ‘Hilltopper’ Cookies.
***HAVE YOU TRIED OUR GRANOLA LATELY? We make two different varieties of granola including:
MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA: organic oats, organic sunflower seeds, organic coconut, sliced almonds, Michigan honey, organic coconut oil, pure vanilla, sea salt. $6.00/pound
LAUGHING TREE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA: organic oats, organic sunflower seeds, organic coconut, Michigan honey, Michigan-made peanut butter, organic coconut oil, pure vanilla, sea salt. $6.00/ pound
Both of these granolas are baked in our wood-fired brick oven after the intense bread-baking heat has dissipated (after several days). They are baked at a low temperature to ensure that the nutrients in the grains and seeds remain intact! Please note, these granolas are SWEETENED ONLY WITH MICHIGAN HONEY! There is absolutely no refined sugar in them. They are both wonderful with milk or yogurt or as part of a trail mix. Our children love them! Come have a taste… At least one variety will be available at the market each week.
We are truly honored to bake for you and your family.
Hilde and Charlie Muller
Hickory Ridge Family Farm
New!! We’ll be bringing more of our Merquez Sausage! This 100% grass-fed lamb sausage comes from a North African recipe. Packaged in Brat size links.
We will also have frozen turkey thighs and wings.
If you are interested in pre-ordering a half or whole pig we will be bringing our pigs to be processed next week. Our pigs are all pasture raised, and during winter are fed hay.
For more information call Will at (231) 794-7936.
Pet Chef Lakeshore
Pet Chef Express quality dry kibble pet food. Made with high quality proteins, no meat byproducts, seven different vegetables, kelp, flax, oatmeal for healthy immune systems, pre- and probiotics for digestive health, omega 6 & 3 oils for a shiny healthy coat, glucosamine/ chondroitin for joint health, low temperature cooking process to .prevent heat damage. Contains NO artificial preservatives, NO wheat, corn, soy, cereal fillers, artificial coloring.
Six specialty formulas for dogs with sensitive digestion and food allergies to cater to your pet’s need from weaning through all life stages, and three formulas for your cats!
Also available Cloud Star All Natural Dog Treats and Wild crafted dried Catnip and catnip toys available for our feline friends.
Pet Chef Express food is manufactured FRESH each month, and I deliver direct to the consumer with FREE HOME DELIVERY. Not available in retail stores, never sits in warehouses. Free samples available to take home.
Last but not least
Table Talk!
We invite local organizations as well as small locally-based businesses with a food, health and/ or environment based interest to come and tell you who they are and what they are doing in our community! If you or someone you know would like to come be a part of Table Talk please contact market manager at 231 292-1152 or email at dijaan1@charter.net
At this week’s Table Talk:
Earth Institute of West Michigan
Dave Frederick and Hildi Paulson from the Earth Institute of West Michigan (a sister institute of NWEI) will be at Sweetwater this Saturday to share information about three exciting discussion courses: Menu for the Future; Hungry for Change: Food, Ethics, and Sustainability; and World of Health: Connecting People, Place and Planet.
Since 1993, the Northwest Earth Institute has been leading the curious and the motivated to take responsibility for their planet. NWEI’s proven process of connection, reflection, and action changes people for good while allowing them to decide what’s best for them. Through eleven discussion courses NWEI helps participants engage their communities in meaningful conversations that lead to “Aha!” moments about the way they live, work, create and consume.
People discover a life that is simpler, richer, healthier – for them and for the Earth. Ready to create a brighter future together? Stop by this Saturday, or visit www.nwei.org for more information.
Friends of the Market
As always, if you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.
Hope to see you at the market.
Diana Jancek
Market Manager
We are an authorized Bridge Card farmers market!