Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, June 28th, 2014, 9:00am to 12:00 noon
Mercy Health Lakes Campus
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.
We are a Bridge Card & DUFB Market!
Attending this Saturday’s market:
Ware Farm of Bear Lake
Bernie Ware will be at Sweetwater this Saturday with loads of their luscious Certifed Organic strawberries!
Fish Monger’s Wife
We are so excited to have fish back at the market! Amy & Chris Vandentoorn of Chickadee Creek Farm will be representing Fish Monger’s Wife at the market. This week they will bring frozen Alaska Sockeye Salmon & Michigan White Fish for walk in purchase, along with pre-order forms for next week’s market.
Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica
Amy & Chris will also have chicken and duck eggs, yarn, and plants.
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will have some vegetables and fresh herbs. Garlic Scapes, Romaine Head Lettuce, Pak Choi, Kohlrabi and more!
Gardeners: Basil plants!
BEEF! We should have a full supply of most cuts. Advance Orders will be accepted until 7pm Friday evening. earthscapefarm@gmail.com. Please put Beef Order in the subject line. Thanks!
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, NY Strip, RibEye, TBone, Sirloin, Rib Steaks
Braising Steaks ~ Swiss & Round
Roasts ~ Rolled Rump, Arm, English & Chuck
Kabob Beef for Grilling
Ground Sirloin
Lean Ground Beef
Specialty cuts ~ Skirt Steak & Brisket!
Short Ribs ~ SALE! $1 OFF PER LB.
Soup Bones & Oxtail
Liver, Heart and Tongue
New Shipment: HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 12 oz 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!
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL is back in stock! ~ If anyone makes regular trips to Traverse City, would be willing to pick up my order at Higher Grounds, and would like to get a discount on coffee and oil, LET ME KNOW!
Shady Side Farm of Holland
This week we will be at market with 1 and 2 pound bags of our certified organic beans in the following varieties:
Black Calypso (near the end of our supply) – Creamy plump texture, nutty, mellow russet potato like flavor
Black Turtle – Common black bean, great in Mexican dishes
Black Valentine – Tastes a little like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food
Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili
Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews
Marrow – Creamy bean with a slight taste of bacon, good in soups and baked beans
Nuña (near the end of our supply) – Good for sautéing in pan with oil and spices (soak first!), taste like fried potatoes
October – Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili
Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking
Zebra (a few left!) – Smooth, creamy texture, full-bodied flavor, good all-purpose bean
We are out of several of our varieties already. If you have a favorite bean, you might want to stock up on it.
In addition, we’ll have Grassfield Farms raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:
Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.
Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.
Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.
Leyden – Originally from the Rhine Valley, now the Grand River Valley; cumin perfectly compliments this aged Dutch cheese.
Mike and Lona Bronkema
Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com
September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague
Whats Blooming this week:
Chantilly Snapdragons, Roses, Asiatic Lilies, Ammi, with Double flowering Stock!
*Broccoli (first harvest is the best!)
*Green Garlic
*Dutch Yellow Shallots
*SNAP PEAS!!
*Garlic Scapes
Greens:
*Head Lettuce, full size and baby heads
*Lettuce Mix
*Swiss Chard
*Red Russian Kale
Culinary Herbs:
*Basil
*Poultry Blend (sage, marjoram, rosemary, thyme)
*Dill
*Parsley
*Fresh Mint (either for juicing or mojitos)
*Fresh Bronze Fennel (excellent with egg dishes & juicing)
Please contact us for any pre-orders 48 hours in advance.
September’s Herbs and Produce LLC
cell #(231) 557-9838
Funny Farm of Grant
We’ll have green onions, limited amount of shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, fresh oregano and parsley, dried herbs, sweet and hot peppers and garlic, Himalayan Sea salt, eggs, and anything else we can find.
Five Oaks Farm CSA of Montague
Your half or full share will be waiting for you depending on when you signed up to receive it, either this Friday at the farm or Saturday at the market!
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
We are now accepting Project Fresh WIC coupons! You can use your coupons with us now through the end of October.
This week we’ll be bringing:
Lettuce Mix
Arugula
Oceana Mix
Tat Soi
Kale
Baby kale
Chard
Collards (by pre-order only)
Beet Greens
Turnip Greens
Beet Root
Turnips
Scallions
Carrots
Radishes
Kohlrabi
Fresh herbs including cilantro, dill, mint, and more
Michael and Amanda Jones
Maple Moon Farm
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
Meadow View Goat Dairy & Farm of Fremont
Please note! We are reducing our visits to the market to once a month until we get caught up with farmwork and find additional help. This will be our last visit to the market until July 26th, so please stock up on your favorite cheeses this Saturday! They freeze very nicely.
NEW! Cherry Vanilla Chevre is our newest addition to our spreadable Chevres. We think you’ll like this one, especially good on a morning bagel!
Chevreʹ Fresh chevre with a nice spreading consistency, perfect for sandwich toppings and cooking. Cherry Capital Foods of Traverse City says ” The chèvre produced by Meadow View has a pitch perfect acidity on the palate that becomes gently sweet and milky with a grassy note on the finish.”
Seasoned Chevreʹ
Our fresh Chevre available in your favorite flavorings: New Cherry Vanilla, Blueberry Vanilla, Hickory-smoked bacon Bits, Garlic, Italian Herb, & Hot Pepper
Feta
A smooth and creamy feta which is low in salt and rich in fresh goat milk flavor. The brining process gives feta cheese a salty, tangy flavor and a crumbly consistency. Feta cheese can be served as a table cheese, used in baking savory dishes, or served as an appetizer or in salads. The classic Greek salad is made with Feta cheese. In crumbles or cubes for easy slicing.
Tomme de Fremont
Our first aged cheese is quickly becoming a customer favorite! Developed from a French recipe, Tomme is a lower fat mold ripened cheese, aged at least 60 days. This gives the cheese a stronger flavor & firmer texture than the fresh Chevres, perfect for slicing.
Dutch Kase
A Meadow View Dairy original! If you are looking for a nicely aged but milder version of our Tomme, this is the cheese for you. Vacuum sealed without mold and aged at least 60 days.
Marco Similar to Dutch Kase but pasteurized and vacuum sealed, it comes in Pepper, Sage, Italian & Garlic.
Other items from our farm:
We’ll also have eggs from our free-range, GMO-free flock. http://www.meadowviewgoatdairy.com/home
Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
This week as well as Simply Soaps luscious Body Wash,check out the other latest addition, Foaming Hand Soap. It’s rocking my world because along with the creamy lather it produces, the essential oils lingering on your hands is amazing! It comes in 3 beautiful choices: Peppermint, Lavender or Citrus which is a blend of Orange and Grapefruit! $7 each.
Products include:
Body Wash:
“Wide Awake”- Peppermint, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils
“Peaceful Meadow”- Rose Geranium, Sage, Lemongrass & Rosemary essential oils
“Sweet Whispers”- Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Tangerine & Lemon essential oils
“Burst of Sunshine”- Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime & Lavender
“Nights in Tuscany”- Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Lavender & Orange essential oils (matching it to Simply Soaps sensual Tuscany Perfume!)
Bar Soaps: Peppermint & Tea Tree, Lavender or Orange
Foaming Hand Soap: Peppermint, Lavender or Citrus (Orange & Grapefruit)
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Tuscany Perfume
Bath Salts & Bombs: Peppermint or Lavender
Laundry Soap & Stain Sticks
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags: Peppermint, Lavender or Orange
Insect Repellent (For people and pets)
Samples will be available of the Insect Spray, Body Butter, Freeze Spray & Tuscany Perfume!
Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, preservatives or artificial ingredients of any kind. The colors and scents used are from nature, essential oils and whenever possible are made from organic ingredients.
Crow Feather Farm of Hesperia
Baby lettuce salad mix
Brassica salad mix
Fresh Cilantro and Basil
Kale, Collard Greens
Rainbow Chard
Baby beet greens
Garlic scapes
We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday!
Nic Parton and Carolyn Harper
Crow Feather Farm
4158 E M-20
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 301 – 3418
Scholl Farm of Montague
We will have eggs, rhubarb and more of our strawberries.
Liberty Family Farm and Bakery
Garden Offerings
Fresh Spinach
Green Onions
Lettuce Mix
Arugula
Free Range Eggs
Happy Chickens free range and fed non-GMO grains!
Grass Fed Lamb
All cuts available!
Bakery Offerings
Fresh Rhubarb Custard Crumb Pie! Made with our very own fresh rhubarb.
Organic Blackberry bars.
Maple Almond Granola made with thick cuts oats and local maple syrup.
All varieties of breakfast cookies.
Fresh Quiche made with spinach, fresh green onions and organic cheddar.
Paleo- Grain free Breakfast Cookies!
Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake.
Asparagus & Goat Cheese Galettes!
Ciabatta bread.
Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
We’re taking a break this week, we’ll be back next market, see you then!