June! Sweetwater What’s New at the Market Saturday June 2nd

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, June 2nd,  2018
9:00am to 12:00 noon
Mercy Health Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.
Vendors with * Accept Credit & Debit Cards

Special deal for first 10 customers – see end of newsletter at Market Info booth listing!

Attending this week’s market: 

Mund Farm of Rothbury
3nd Week for ASPARAGUS!
If you haven’t gotten your asparagus yet, the season is starting to slow down so come this week! I’ll be at market with Certified Organic Asparagus. Thank You!

Shady Side Farm of Holland
*Accepts debit/credit cards.
New products! We will have a prepared bean salad along to market this week. Michael, the chef at The Farmhouse Deli in Douglas, has been using our beans in prepared dishes that he offers at the deli. We will be bringing small quantities of a different prepared bean dish each time we come to market.
We also have frozen cuts of grass-fed lamb available for purchase. These lambs were born on our farm, and fed exclusively pasture and hay (in the winter). No grain, no chemicals. Our lamb is sweet and mild in flavor—not gamey. Special this week–buy 2 bags of bones (for broth), get the 3rd bag free. While supplies last.
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If you’d rather cook your own, choose from our farm’s certified organic beans:
Bean Medley – A mixture of several of our beans, good for soup.
Black Turtle – Common black bean with a thick skin and a meaty texture.
Hidatsa Red – Similar to a kidney bean but with a slightly nutty taste, these beans are good in salads, chilis, soups or served with grains.
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet, with a smooth, creamy texture.
Yellow Indian Women – These buttery beans retain their shape well, and are less starchy than some other beans. Good all purpose bean.
Zebra – Smooth, creamy texture, full-bodied flavor, good all-purpose bean.
Or choose from the varieties we’ve swapped to obtain from another farmer from the thumb area of Michigan. Kevin from Sheridan Acres is transitioning to organic, and his beans have been grown without the use of chemicals. These varieties include:
Black Calypso – Plump, with creamy texture. Slightly nutty, mellow taste, something like a russet potato.
Dapple Grey – You’ll have to let me know about these beans—I haven’t cooked with them yet!
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food.
Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking.
If you are interested in bulk orders of beans (5# or more of any one kind), please email me to inquire about prices and to place your order.
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Corn Meal & Grits/Polenta — Our certified organic corn is Wapsie Valley, which is a yellow & red open pollinated (non-GMO) corn that dates back to the 1850s. After harvest we carefully clean our corn, removing broken kernels and other seeds that have gotten mixed in. It’s then delivered to the DeZwaan Windmill in Holland, where it is stone ground and made into grits/polenta or corn meal. Since no preservatives are added, it’s best to keep our corn products refrigerated or frozen. For more info on hybrid & open pollinated see http://blog.seedsavers.org/blog/open-pollinated-heirloom-and-hybrid-seeds
Lona
Shady Side Farm
info@shadysidefarm.net

Summer Blend Gardens of Spring Lake
“We accept Debit/Credit cards”
Thank you! It was great to be back & we look forward to
being at Sweetwater again this Saturday with fresh produce
grown organically, and harvested with care. Here is what
we’ll have this week:
Microgreeens (Radish, Sunflower, Salad, Spicy Salad, Peas)
Scallions
Bundles of Parsley
Bags of Kale
Snowball Flowers
Lettuce Heads
Snow Peas
Bagged Spinach
Cucumbers
Radishes
Rhubarb
Thanks – Marty and Doug

Hidden Creek Farm of North Muskegon
We will be at market with:
Pasture raised- non-GMO chicken and duck eggs
essential oil goat’s milk soaps
Succulent tray!
Spring white tip radish
Chinese cabbage
collard greens
baby kale
mixed herbs
See ya Saturday!

Liberty Family Farm and Bakery of Hart
*We accept Debit/Credit Cards!
New! Pastured Chicken– First batch of the season ready!
Chicken
Whole
Split breasts
Thighs
Drumsticks
Wings
Livers
Pastured Pork
New
! Nitrate Free Bacon & Ham Slices
Roasts
Chops
Breakfast links
Italian Brats
Breakfast Sausage
Ribs & more..
Fresh Greens
Spiced mix
Red & green lettuce mix
Radishes
Bakery Offerings 
Morning Glory Muffins
Banana Bread
Breakfast Cookies
Fresh Quiche
Rhubarb Bread
Asparagus Galettes
Look forward to seeing you!
www.libertyfamilyfarmsandbakery.com
Look for us on Facebook & Instagram

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia 
*We accept debit & credit cards!
Please note:  We will not be at Market next Saturday, June 9th!  Plan accordingly.
GRASS FED BEEF 
WE HAVE  QUARTERS OF BEEF available.
We have a full array of cuts available to purchase by the package and pound at Market!
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, New York Strip, Ribeye, Porterhouse, T-bone, Rib Steaks,
Sirloin, Skirt Steak, Kabob Beef, Cubed Steak,
Braising Beef ~ Stew Meat, Kabob Beef, Round Steaks and yes, we have grilled round steak!
Roasts ~ Chuck, Rolled Rump Roast, English and Arm Roasts,
Brisket! 
BEEF BONES – SALE!  $2 PER LB.  PRE-ORDER 5# AND GET 6#!  A BONUS!
Lean Ground Beef  1/2 lb and 1 lb packages. We have some patties for those of you who prefer patties.
Eggs!  Fed certified organic feed from Grices Farms, our own organic grains, and ranging outside!
Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
231-861-2234

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello!
This week we will have:
100% grass fed beef:
Salami
Snack sticks
Hot dogs
Steaks
Ground beef
Burger patties
(All great for camping, picnics, and grilling)
Also:
Brisket
Shank
Liver
Soup bones
Roasts
Stew meat
Short ribs
We sell by halves and quarters! We have beef hanging at Graham’s Organics! Ask us for more details if interested! And have it cut to your specifications! Beef should be available on June 20.
We’re bringing duck and Muscovy eggs from our free range birds with certified organic feed available, and a nice selection of honey.
The whippoorwill returned in the night Monday, announcing himself loudly enough to wake even me. They are the subjects of much folklore, and their return signals time to plant corn, and no more spring frosts. Summer is here, and I believe all the snowbirds are now, too. 🙂
Orders are always welcome!
Thanks,
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215 (landline with voicemail)

Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
This will be our last week bringing vegetable and herb plants to market, so be sure to get yours on Saturday. Our plant offerings will include:
Herbs, both common and unique:
basil
borage
chervil
chives
dill
fennel
garlic chives
lemon balm
lemon basil
lovage
marjoram
oregano
parsley, flat and curly leafed
sage
salad burnet
savory
sorrel
thyme
Vegetables:
tomatoes
sweet peppers
We will also have eggs for sale as well as some green garlic.
Looking forward to seeing friends old and new this Saturday!

Scholl Farm of Montague
We’ll be there with:
Rhubarb
Eggs (Chicken, Duck and Goose)
Few varieties of seed potatoes for your garden
Call 231 893 1311 if you want rhubarb in quantity.
Our Laying Chickens roam freely in the pasture and are fed local organic
feed from Grice Farms.  All produce fertilized with composted cow
manure and no pesticides or herbicides used.
Best,
Stu and Connie

Michigans Finest Mushrooms of Spring Lake
I will be at the market on June 2nd with the following goodies:
Morel Mushroom / Dried
Shitake / fresh
Oyster / fresh
Reishi / dried
Thanks, Geo.
Michigans Finest Mushrooms

Fresco Mercato of Muskegon
*We accept Credit/Debit Cards!
Please note: At this time we may not be able to attend this week.
Rigatoni in Lemon Pepper & Tomato Basil!
Along with my 3 organic pastas:
Garlic Parmesan, Tomato Basil & Lemon Pepper.
I will have Gluten free available in all 3 flavors
Garlic Parmesan
Lemon Pepper
Tomato Basil

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Bakery!
SPECIALTY BREADS FOR THE WEEK
Chili Cheddar: Smooth Vermont cheddar and spicy jalapenos. $8.00
Toasted Walnut Batard: Toasted organic walnuts in our lovely light wheat loaf. $7.50
Honey Oat: Organic steel-cut oats and Michigan honey in a moist and chewy loaf. $6.50
**All the grains and flours we use are certified ORGANIC.
PLUS OUR WEEKLY VARIETIES!!
PASTRIES FOR THE WEEK:
Deep Mud Brownies: Our brownies are made with Callebaut dark chocolate, fresh organic eggs,
and Michigan-grown organic barley flour—they are extremely deep and dark… $3.50 each
Pecan Maple Oaties: The quintessential oatmeal-raisin cookie made with real Michigan maple
syrup, pecans, and organic raisins $3.00 each.
Hilltoppers: A spicy cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger. $3.00
Treehuggers: The one and only quarter-pound peanut-buttery original with organic dark
chocolate chips. Sweetened with Michigan maple and honey. $3.00
Whangdangdoodlers: A cookie as memorable as its name… Made with organic walnuts and dark chocolate batons—this one will absolutely WOW your tastebuds! $3.00
SCONES:
$3.00 each
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Blueberry Scones
Pecan Date Scones
Double Chocolate Scones
WE WILL ALSO HAVE OUR MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA AND OUR PEANUT
BUTTER GRANOLA AVAILABLE.
Hilde and Charlie Muller
Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery
231-873- 9820
Charlie@laughingtreebakery.com

Three Speed Coffee of Grand Haven
*We accept credit & debit cards!
Coffees & Sizes
We now have both 8oz & 14 oz bags of whole bean & ground coffee.
Stop by our booth and try a sample of our coffees!
Rwanda Coopac
Ethiopian Sidamo
Mocha Java Blend
Sumatra Mandheling
Also: Brewing immersion drip coffee by the cup, and we will have our four roasts available by the cup as well.
All Three Speeds coffee is roasted by sight, smell & sound based on a roast profile developed by Chad. All coffee is small batch, no automation. We invite all to sample what time and attention taste like in a cup.
Thanks
Chad & Lorie

Bodhi Tree Market of Spring Lake
*We accept credit & debit cards!
EXCITING NEWS!!!
Not only will we be at Sweetwater with our cold-pressed juices and Switchel, we will also be selling CULTURED LOVE’s specialty krauts! 
See you Saturday!
www.bodhitreejuiceco.com
FB: @bodhitreejuiceco
Instagram: @bodhitreejuiceco
Renee

Never Better Naturals of Twin Lake 
*We accept credit & debit cards!
We’ll be here for the next two weeks in a row with extra items to stock up on because we won’t be able to be at market again until July 14. This is what we will have available:
•Herbal Perfumes (new scents!)
•Natural Deodorants
•Herbal & Oil Face Washes
•Remineralizing Tooth Scrub
•Chemical Free Plant based SUNSCREEN
•Herbal Bug Spray (discounted refills)
•Organic Bar Soaps (saponified oil)
•Lip Butters (5 scents + non scented)
•Whipped Body Butters
•Cell Renewing Facial Butter
•Turn Back Time Facial Serum (disc. Refills)
•7 Herb Healing Balm (Eczema, Bug Bites, Cuts,      Etc.)
•Herbal Pain & Inflammation Relieving Rub
•Sinus Relief Sticks
•Scar Abate Salve (old & new)
•Baby Bottom Balm (diaper)
•Baby Body Butter
•Herbal Sanitizing Spray (refills)
•Laundry Wash, Chem Free & 4 scents + unscented
See you at market!! Rachel and Lilly

Otherworldly Botanicals of Grand Haven
*We accept credit & debit cards!
Teas, vinegars, honeys, herbal extracts and completely toxin free body care products.
Using local ingredients wildcrafted with care or organically grown. Check out my Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/OtherworldlyBotanica
Or email me at otherworldlybotanicals@gmail.com for pickup between markets.
We will return soon!
Check out my Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/OtherworldlyBotanica
Or email me at otherworldlybotanicals@gmail.com for pickup between markets.

Market Info Booth 
Special deal!  $5 in market bucks to the first 10 customers who stop by our info booth and solve this week’s puzzle! Name one last, one first, & one legend.

Not attending this week:
Grandsons Gardens of West Olive
*We accept credit & debit cards!
We’ll be back soon!