Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, June 8th, 2013, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Mercy Health Partners Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.
We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!
Attending this week’s market:
Mercy Health Partners-Muskegon Community Health Project
Stop by the Info Table this Saturday and meet Peggy Schaub, Community Health Worker for the MI Benefits Access program. MBA is a public/private initiative created to streamline the benefits application process, increase online access to DHS programs, and coordinate local support services. Peggy will be available with information on various programs including Bridge Card/SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks.
Asparagus!
Mund Farm of Rothbury
Great news! We thought last week was it for asparagus but Greg tells us the spears are loving this weather and will be at market this Saturday and possibly next as well. Meanwhile, here’s a great recipe to try. Save a half-cup of that local micro-brew for this one!
Asparagus With Honey Garlic Sauce
1 pound fresh asparagus
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup dark ale or dark beer
1/3 cup honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
Add asparagus to boiling, salted water (about 1 inch deep) and cook, covered, for about 2 minutes, or until barely tender. Drain.
Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over cooked asparagus. Yields 4 servings.
Shady Side of Holland
I will have our certified organic dry beans at Saturday’s market–grown last summer on our farm south of Grand Haven. The special this week is our October Beans, from the cranberry bean family. This week’s special price for a 2-lb. bag is $10.00 (regularly $11.50) and for a 1-lb. bag is $5.50 (regularly $6.00). I will also have a limited amount of Grassfields Farm aged raw milk cheese: Chili Cheese, Dill, Fais Gras, Garlic & Onion, Gouda, and Lamont Cheddar. Grassfields Farms is out of some varieties of cheese right now, so we will have to wait for mid-June for some of the others to come back in stock. shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
This week we have limited amounts of KALE, SPINACH, and CHARD. We will possibly have some other greens too.
French Breakfast RADISHES.
Fresh Herbs: Cilantro, Dill, Mint, Lemonbalm, Catnip, and Sage.
Green garlic. Young spring garlic, before it sets a bulb.
We have our normal spread of herbal products; herbal teas, creams, lip balms, and a few remaining salves.
September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague
We’ll be bringing our mixed greens, herbs (especially basil) flower blends, garlic scapes, and radishes
Funny Farm of Grant
This week we’ll have asparagus, herbs, lettuce, green onions. Apron Lady & Janet will return as well!
CJ Veggie of Zeeland
We’ll be at Sweetwater this Saturday with fresh greens. Mesclun, Arugula, Romaine Mix and Beet Greens.
Five Oaks Farm of Montague
We’ll have garden transplants for sale, and info about our CSA.
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
VEGETABLES: Head Lettuces, Swiss Chard, Kale, Spinach, Scallions, Salad Mix
HERBS: Parsley, Rosemary, Fresh Dill!
PLANTS: Parsley and Sage Plants!
The BOBIER BEEF Story ~ We look forward to getting your pre-orders by Email. If you want more info about our farm in particular, including prices, send us an email earthscapefarm@gmail.com .
BEEF:
At the market this week:
SPECIALS: Ground Beef – 10 packages for $50. Short Ribs! $3 per lb. Liver – $3 per lb.
Ground beef 1 lb pkgs
Ground Sirloin
Bone-In: Rib and T-Bone Steaks
Boneless: Tenderloin, NY Strip, Rib Eye and Sirloin Steaks.
Roasts: Chuck
Swiss Steak and Round Steak
Stew Meat
Short Ribs, also good for meaty soups
Soup Bones
Oxtail!
Tongue, Liver and Heart
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Fair Trade, too! Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City
New Shipment: HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 1# bags. Certified organic, Fair Trade. Various types, beans or ground, dark or medium roast, full caf, half caf or decaf. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!
Also at Earthscape’s table: Crow Feather Farm. Nic & Caroline will bring brassica salad mix, radishes, turnip greens, basil, and eggs.
Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica
We will be at market Saturday with tomato and pepper transplants grown in locally handmade and sustainable potting mix from Reformation Growers; heirloom radishes, spinach, and possibly head lettuce; and our usual array of pastured, non-GMO fed, heritage Mulefoot pork products including the following:
| Fresh Cuts | Price Per Pound |
| Back Ribs | $7.75 |
| Loin Roast, Boneless | $9.25 |
| Shoulder Roast | $7.50 |
| Spare Ribs | $7.25 |
| Smoked Nitrate/Nitrite Free Cuts | |
| Bacon, Thick Cut | $9.75 |
| Boar Bacon | $9.25 |
| Ham Slice | $10.25 |
| Picnic Roast | $9.00 |
| Soup Bones | $6.00 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Andouille Sausage Links | $8.75 |
| Bratwurst Sausage Links | $8.75 |
| Bulk Hot Italian Sausage | $7.75 |
| Chorizo Sausage Links | $8.75 |
| Ground Pork | $6.50 |
| Leaf Lard | $4.75 |
Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart
BREADS: Each week we bake our seven scrumptious weekly breads (listed below) as well as one or more specialty breads. Please consult the schedule below to find out when we are making your favorite specialty bread!
GRANOLA! We make two different varieties of granola: Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey).
OUR EIGHT WEEKLY VARIETIES:
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.00
Oceana Round ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00
Third Coast Three Seed (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $5.50
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $5.50
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamon) $6.00
Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $6.50
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.25
100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.00
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00
Pumpernickel Rye (A new twist on an old Eastern European standard. Cracked Rye and Caraway seed in a dark, chewy loaf) $6.00
Chile Cheddar Whoa-homegrown, pickled jalapeno peppers coupled with mild cheddar cheese makes for great flavor with a little kick. Fresh or toasted, great as an accompaniment to soup or chili. $8.00
Pastries available for Saturday:
Mrs. Moose’s Wangdangdoodlers $2.25 each-Chunks of chocolate and walnuts give this cookie texture into which one can sink their teeth with great fervor.
Hilltoppers (our NEW Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger) $2.25 each
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Pecan Date Scones
(All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter)
Cherry Mud Brownies $3.00 each Our Deep Mud Brownies infused with dried Michigan cherries.
Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!
Liberty Family Farm and Bakery of Hart
Hoop house Offerings
Arugula, spinach, kale & chard.
From the Farm
Farm Fresh Eggs
GRASS-FED LAMB(temporarily out)
Ground, chops, steaks, roasts, and shanks.
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Chops, ground, roasts, ribs and more.
Brats German, Garlic Basil and Italian
Pepper Bacon, Hardwood Bacon, and Canadian Bacon.
BAKERY OFFERINGS
Breakfast Cookies all flavors
New! Organic Cheddar and Ramp Quiche
New! Rhubarb Galettes
New! Ramp, herb and cheddar Foccacia Bread Rounds
Cinnamon Rolls, Multigrain Rolls, Ham and Cheddar Sandwich made with
our own ham lunch meat.
Morning Glory Muffins, Hazelnut and chocolate Muffins and more..
Turnovers and Gluten Free Quiches!!
New! Rhubarb Pie– limited quantities since our Rhubarb is just coming on.
Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/libertyfamilyfarmandbakery
Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/lffandbakery
Happy Goat of Allendale
Happy Goat will have 100% Natural Just Plain Oatmeal (unscented) bath/shower bars as well as our 100% Natural Essential Oil bath/shower bars. Happy Goat bars are wrapped in a way that leaves the ends open for you to be able to smell-every bar before you make your choice.
-Did you know we also carry Shampoo Bars? These bars are extra sudsy and can be used as shampoo and body bar! Or use them as a dog shampoo bar.
-We will also have our handmade liquid goat milk soap. This year in a foaming pump!
-Be a fan on facebook and get to know some of our Happy Goats! We post pics of the goats, info on goats and soap as well as a weekly schedule of where we will be.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Happy-Goat/146748328671831
Bees & Botanicals of Spring Lake
Pretty, Practical, Eco-friendly and Organic!
Don’t forget Dad! Father’s Day is June 16th
Great selection of organic soaps – Lavender, Lavender Citrus, Honey, Lemongrass Tea, Oats & Spice,Orange, Vanilla & Oats,
Rows & Furrows is a great hand soap with a little extra grit for Gardener’s and other projects. Nail Brushes too : )
By request, to keep your soap high and dry – Soap Dishes now available in both pine and cedar
100% Michigan beeswax candles; natural, bright, clean and long burning.
Fragrant and versatile Organic Lavender – Organza, embroidered, and hand colored organic Lavender Sachets. Add natural fragrance to drawers, closets, clothing in storage, travel bags, desk drawers… it smells sweet, clean & fresh but also known to be a natural relaxant and also a moth deterrent.
Not attending this week but back soon:
Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Ferry
Pre-Order Only: Pet Chef Lakeshore of Twin Lake
Orders can be placed no later than FRIDAY evening by calling Barb at 231-288-9805, or email petcheflakeshore@gmail.com and Amy will have your order available at the market between 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. If you can’t make it to market during that time frame, Barb will personally deliver your order the following week.
Friends of the Market
If you would like to become a Friend of the Market for a suggested donation of $20.00, which entitles you to a free cup of coffee at every market you attend for a full year, please see me at the market this Saturday! We will also have Higher Grounds Coffee by the Cup for a suggested donation of $1.00.
See you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager
Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net
We are a BRIDGE CARD market!