Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, June 21st, 2014, 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.
We are a Bridge Card & DUFB Market!
Attending this Saturday’s market:
Muskegon Conservation District
Native Plant Sale! The Muskegon Conservation District will be at Sweetwater this Saturday with our native perennial plants for sale and we’ll be happy to answer questions about which plants will work best for you. Come learn about and purchase from the following list of natives:
Wild Petunia
Common Boneset
Swamp Milkweed
Black-eyed Susan
Foxglove Beardtongue
Virginia Creeper
Virgin’s Bower
Blue Vervain
Rattlesnake Master
Wild Quinine
Wild Lobelia
Culver’s Root
Monkey Flower
Indian Grass
Little Bluestem
Switch Grass
Prairie Dropseed
Bottlebrush Grass
Big Bluestem
Prairie Junegrass
Adding native plants to your landscaping provides habitat for native birds and pollinators, but there are other benefits as well. Native perennials add bursts of color to your property and require much less maintenance than other common perennial plants. Once established, they do not require fertilizer or watering which saves you time and money. Come visit us at the markets to learn more!
Strawberries!
Scholl Farm of Montague
First of season strawberries! Also chicken & goose eggs & rhubarb.
Mund Farm of Rothbury
This will be the last market for our Certified Organic Asparagus!
Crow Feather Farm of Hesperia
This weekend at market we will be offering:
Tasty Brassica salad mix
Baby Lettuce salad mix
Red radishes
Beet greens
Rainbow Chard bunches
Garlic scapes
See you on Saturday!
Nic Parton and Carolyn Harper
Crow Feather Farm
4158 E M-20
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 301 – 3418
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Vegetables! Kale and Chard; Beet Greens, Garlic Scapes; Fresh Basil
Cilantro. Make and freeze cilantro pesto to preserve that wonderful flavor!
BEEF! We should have a full supply of all 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, Flank Steak (if I can find some!) & Brisket!
Short Ribs
Soup Bones & Oxtail
Liver, Heart and Tongue
Gardeners: Basil plants!
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!
We are out of ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ 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!
September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague
Whats Blooming this week:
Chantilly Snapdragons with Double flowering Stock (please stop and smell the flowers!)
*SNAP PEAS!!
*Garlic Scapes
Greens:
*Head Lettuce, full size and baby heads
*Lettuce Mix
*Spinach
*Swiss Chard
*Red Russian Kale
Culinary Herbs:
*Basil
*Poultry Blend (sage, marjoram, thyme, oregano)
*Cilantro
*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’ Herbs and Produce LLC
cell #(231) 557-9838
Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
We will be taking off one weekend this summer—that’s right, one weekend without bread! It will be our chance to show off West Michigan to all of our family from the east side (less beautiful side) of the state. We will not be at markets (nor will our bread be in the stores) the weekend of June 27th. This coming weekend, June 21st, is the weekend to STOCK UP!!
OUR NINE WEEKLY VARIETIES:
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.50 ($5.50 in stores)
Oceana Round ( Rustic Italian country bread) $5.00
Third Coast Three Seed (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.00
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 cardamom) $6.50
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) $8.75
100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.50
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE
Pumpernickel Rye A new twist on an old Eastern European standard. Cracked Rye and Caraway seed in a dark, chewy loaf. $6.00
Toasted Walnut Batard: (aromatic toasted walnuts lend a lovely nuttiness and a purple hue to this versatile batard) $7.50
Chili Cheddar Whoa-homegrown, pickled jalapeno peppers coupled with tangy cheddar cheese makes for great flavor with a little kick. Fresh or toasted, great as an accompaniment to chili or eggs! $8.00 ($8.00 in stores)
PASTRIES AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY
(Cookies and brownies are only available at Farmer’s markets, the Healthy Pantry in Whitehall, and the Health Hutt in Muskegon)
Deep Mud Brownies Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!
$3.25 each ($3.75 in stores)Hilltoppers Cookies- Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger) $2.50 each
Expedition Cookies- The kitchen sink including bits of chocolate, coconut, and raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour. $2.50 each
Simply Currant Scones
Lovely Lemon Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Our delicious scones are $2.50
They are all made with organic butter, organic cream, and fresh local eggs!
BAKER’S DOZEN: If you order 12 pastries you’ll receive a 13th pastry FREE!
MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, safflower oil, sea salt) $8.00/pound
LAUGHING TREE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA (OG oats, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, all-natural Peanut butter, OG coconut oil, sea salt) $8.00/pound
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
CSA members, your half or full share will be waiting for you on Friday at the farm or Saturday at the market!
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
HAPPY SOLSTICE!
Our farm is busy in this season of long days! We are grateful for the gifts of the sun; warmth, growth, and light. The bounty of the garden begins with the sun.
This week we’ll be bringing:
GREENS!!!!!
Lettuce Mix
Head Lettuce (Romaine)
Oceana Mix
Arugula
Baby Kale
Kale
Chard
Collards (by pre-order only)
Beet Greens
Tat Soi
***Contact us for bulk green orders, we have price breaks for orders 4# or more
ROOTS
Carrots
Beets
Kohlrabi (not a root, but a bulbous stem of the brassica family-have you tried this yet?)
Scallions
Green Garlic
FRESH HERBS
Cilantro
Dill
Mint
Tarragon
EGGS
We have VERY limited amounts of eggs available.
Please email pre-orders to maplemoonfarm@gmail.com by Friday 6pm.
Michael and Amanda Jones
Maple Moon Farm
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
This week check out Simply Soaps luscious Body Wash! Its rich lather comes from a base of saponified Organic Extra Virgin Olive & Coconut Oils, Castor Oil and Vegetable Glycerin and it comes in 5 amazing formulas!
“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!
Products include:
Body Wash
Bar Soaps
Foaming Hand Soap
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Perfume
Bath Salts & Bombs
Laundry Soap & Stain Sticks
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags
Insect Repellent (people and pets)
Samples will be available for 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.
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.
Meadow View Goat Dairy & Farm of Fremont
NEW! We have a new chevre we’re excited to share with you this week, stop by and sample!
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: Blueberry Vanilla (great on a morning bagel!) 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
Shady Side Farm of Holland
We will not be at market this week; daughter #2 is getting married. See you next week!
Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com