Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, October 1st, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Health at the Lakes
On Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.
We are an authorized Bridge Card Farmers Market
Seriously, Fall!
At this week’s market:
Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica
Hey Cheese Heads! Beginning this week we will begin to carry the Grassfield’s great cheese!! For this week we will have Gouda, Lamont Cheddar, and Fait Gras. Do stop by and let us know what your favorite Grassfield’s cheese is! We will bring a nice selection of fall veggies plus our latest jam creations including blackberry, peach, blueberry, strawberry and raspberry jams!
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
Greens from the hoophouse in abundance! We will have a special on lettuce and spinach this week. Large 1 lb bags available. Also available in smaller sizes. Kale and swiss chard also available in bulk. You can pre-order to insure that you get the amount you maplemoonfarm@gmail.com. Also this week, turnip greens, winter squash, green beans, leeks, onions, potatoes, fresh herbs including beautiful basil from the hoophouse!
We will out of town next week at a family wedding, so stock up on what you need!
A few of our free range chickens are still available for pre-order. Email or talk to Mike at the market.
Editor’s note: Check out this week’s MLive.com story on Maple Moon Farm, and be sure to take a look at the videos of Mike’s new hoophouse! http://www.mlive.com/grand-haven/index.ssf/2011/09/sweetwater_local_foods_market_1.html
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
VEGGIES ~ 1/2 bushels of Green Peppers to freeze for winter; Cauliflower! Winter Squash! Broccoli! Scallions; Carrots! Beets for canning and eating fresh; some Beans; The last of the Melons; Eggplant (Roast it and freeze it!); Heirloom, Roma, Drying and Regular Tomatoes ~ Large ones, Medium and Small, too; Potatoes; Tomatillos, Lots of Sweet Peppers in red, green, purple, and yellow; Hot peppers, Kohlrabi. Herbs: Parsley, Dill, Cilantro, and Rosemary.
BEEF ~ BEEF SALE: Rolled Rump Roast, Liver, Heart, Oxtail and Stew Meat from April are on sale $1 off per lb. Our stew meat is from more tender cuts of beef than most – sirloin tip, for example. Our steers are on lush rotational pastures from May to November. They get all our quality hay they can eat, plus a little home-grown and ground- on-the-farm grain mostly 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.
Quarters of BEEF for sale. This is the most economical way to purchase beef. Talk to me or email for more information. If you order now, you can have the quarters cut your way, and the beef will be available the end of October. www.earthscapefarm@gmail.com
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. 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!
Olson Farm of Shelby
Canning time! I’ll bring canning quantities of 1/2 bushels of tomatoes. Also: Big beautiful heads of Broccoli, and Big Daddy & Copra Onions plus my Taste of Spring Maple Syrup.
CJ Veggies of Zeeland
We are a certified organic veggie operation! This week: Garlic, White Turnips, maybe tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, arugula, kale, green onions.
Creswick Farms of Ravenna
Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
Back to school means healthy lunches! Try our sliced Old Fashioned Bologna or deli ham this week!
BEEF
Flank Steak
Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties
Gourmet Burgers – Ground Beef with Bacon
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
Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless
Chicken Leg Quarters
Chicken Patties, BBQ or Plain. 1# 4/pr pkg.
If you are looking for a low-fat alternative to beef, this is it! Did you know that 1- 4oz patty of ground chicken has the same fat content, and is lower in calories, than 1- 4 oz patty of ground turkey?
PORK
Ham Steaks
Country Ribs
Pork Chops
Pork Steak
Bacon, Apple & Hickory Smoked
Breakfast Sausage Bulk & Links
SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between our Bratwurst and Kielbasa: Bratwurst is a German inspired sausage that includes mustard, nutmeg, onion, sea salt, onion & white pepper. Kielbasa is Polish inspired sausage that includes garlic, marjoram, turbinado sugar, sea salt and black pepper. Try them both!
Salsa Brats
Garlic Kielbasa Sausage
Chorizo
Deli Ham Slices
Deli Sliced Bologna
Pepperoni Slices
Pancetta. Italian style, cured, seasoned & spiral sliced in small bundles.
EGGS 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)893-3937 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. Pre-orders not picked up by noon market day will be placed back into stock.
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Farm Store Hours:
Weds: 1-6pm
Fri: 10-5pm
Sat: 10-3pm
Facebook Fan Page:
http://www.facebook.com/CreswickFarms
Shady Side Farm of Holland
Soup time – and we’ve got the perfect grown-on-our farm organic dry beans for your pot!
This Saturday we’ll take along our certified organic pinto beans and black beans. last week for veggies so stock up. We’ll comb the garden and bring what’s available. And we’ll take along handwoven rag rugs (made from recycled materials), fresh-from-the-farm wool socks, yarn and roving for spinning.
Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery of Hart
Our breads are baked in a handbuilt , wood-fired brick oven which creates loaves of amazing texture and beauty!
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 Delightful Pecan Date Scones, Lovely Lemon Scones, Cranberry Orange Scones, Truly Ginger 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. We will also be baking our Expedition Cookies, our Tree Hugger PB Cookies, and our Deep Mud Brownies.
***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
Liberty Family Farm and Bakery of Hart
From the Pastures– pastured eggs from happy foraging hens!
From the Hoophouse & Garden
Fresh swiss chard, spinach, lettuce and beets.
The Bakery is delighting in the bountiful fall vegetables and fruits!
NEW! Roasted butternut squash & sage galettes topped with organic cheddar cheese.
NEW! Fresh Peach pie with a crunchy struesel on top. GF avail.
NEW! Our delicious pizzetta topped with creme fraiche and fresh organic carmelized apple slices.
NEW! Cherry almond granola made with local maple syrup and michigan dried cherries.
NEW! Apple Cake made with gluten free ingredients.
Quiche Spinach and cheddar, fresh from our garden. lg and small. GR avail
Large Selection of our breakfast Cookies!
NEW! Ginger Spice fall cutout cookies
Muffins include our nutrient packed Morning Glory Muffins, Corn Muffins & Apple Muffins.
Don’t miss out on our fresh apple turnovers made with our own apples. YUM!
We look forward to seeing you ! Enjoy!
Last but not least
Big Sweetwater Hugs & Thanks! To Julia Miller for becoming a Friend 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.
Please note the new email address for Sweetwater: dijaan1@charter.net
Hope to see you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager
We are an authorized Bridge Card farmers market!