Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, April 26th, 2014, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Mercy Health Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.
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Attending this Saturday’s market:
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
Maple Moon is enjoying spring! The hoops are growing, the greenhouse is full to bursting, and we have bare ground outside (though very wet). We are excited to share our spring produce with you.
GREENS!!!
SPINACH
LETTUCE MIX
OCEANA BABY GREEN MIX-our own blend of baby greens grown in the heart of Oceana county. Baby kale, tat soi, mustards, and arugula. Great for eating fresh or cooked.
KALE
ARUGULA
FRENCH BREAKFAST RADISHES
FRESH DILL
GARLIC CHIVES
DRIED HERBS
Crushed Red Pepper
Whole Cayenne
HERBAL TEA
Nourish, a great everyday tea that gently supports the whole body
Restore, supports adrenal health and overall well being
CREAMS
Patti’s Hard Working Hands-a hard working cream for hands that need a little TLC. We infused calendula, comfrey and violet leaf in organic oils, for a cream that heals even the roughest skin.
Zen Cream-organic apricot kernel oil infused with calming flowers from summer’s garden make the base for this relaxing cream. Soothes the skin and the soul. We love it as a cream to soothe our littlest ones, but the grown ups at our house love it too.
EGGS
Our chickens are fully free range. They are currently doing weed control; they are foraging through the outside (and soon to be planted) gardens eating up weed seed.
Michael and Amanda Jones
Maple Moon Farm
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)287-8615
Crow Feather Farm of Hesperia
This week we are offering:
Kale and kale-claytonia mix
Arugula
NEW item! Delicate French Breakfast radishes
Cilantro (probably the last harvest until further notice)
Spinach
See you on Saturday!
Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Please take note that we are instituting several price changes in stores (beginning 4/25) and at markets (beginning 5/3). These increases are the result of ingredient price increases over the life of our operation. We have absorbed some of these increases and are trying hard to keep our prices fair while incorporating the highest quality, organic ingredients we can find. We appreciate your understanding on this issue and your continued patronage.
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
Rustic Baguette Our interpretation of the classic French baguette. An excellent partner for your favorite cheese or spread. They also just look nice sticking out the top of a shopping bag. Price $3.00
Cobmoosa Onion Rye ( Carmelized organic onions, Michigan rye flour, and a hint of caraway) $6.00
Irish Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Irish Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper). Price $8.00
PASTRIES AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY
Deep Mud Brownies $3.25 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!
Hilltoppers (our 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
Pecan Date Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
BAKER’S DOZEN: If you order 12 pastries you’ll receive a 13th pastry FREE!
Shady Side Farm of Holland
We will be at market Saturday with 1 and 2 pound bags of our certified organic beans in the following varieties:
Black Calypso
Black Turtle
Black Valentine
Hidatsa Red (last week for these)
Hutterite Soup
Jacob’s Cattle
Jacob’s Cattle Gold
Marrow
Nuña
October
Painted Lady (new!)
Pinto
Yellow Indian Woman
Zebra
In addition, we’ll have Grassfield Farms raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:
Country Dill
Garlic & Onion
Gouda
Lamont Cheddar
Leyden
Spring Herb, a Polkton base (a softer cheese) with chives, parsley, garlic and tarragon
Email us by Friday evening if you want something specific along in the wool department (dryer balls, socks, roving, felting kits), or if you want to buy beans in larger quantities. There is a volume discount if you buy a 5# bag of any one bean variety–the Heirloom varieties are $25 for a 5# bag, and the Pinto/Black Turtle beans are $12.50 for a 5# bag. But I do not take 5# bags along unless someone preorders them.
Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com
Scholl Farm of Montague
We’ll have our Purple Potatoes, free range non-gmo frozen whole chicken and eggs.
Funny Farm of Grant
Sweetwater friends: Thanks so much for your generous donations last Saturday. We are also grateful that some of you may want to come out for a clean up day at the farm. We’ll let you know on the date.
This week we’ll have plenty of eggs, dried mushrooms, dried sweet peppers, crab apple jelly, herbs and sea salt and any shallots or onions we might have left. Sign up for our CSA this Saturday, get the details at our booth. Also, The Apron Lady & Janet will be attending this week.
Five Oaks Farm CSA of Montague
Our hoophouse is just about completely full, the Alpine strawberries are blossoming, and we’ve got outdoor areas getting prepared to receive their seeds & transplants-now let’s think positive thoughts for some sun & warmth! We again welcome new members this week and look forward to meeting you all soon with some fresh greens! We still have full shares & half shares available if you want to join our CSA, just stop by the market for more info or you can visit our website at http://fiveoaksfarmcsa.weebly.com/
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
FRESH ROSEMARY! The plants have flourished in the greenhouse this winter.
BEEF! We have a quarter of our grass fed beef for sale = $510 delivered to Sweetwater Market 9am Saturday morning. Cut, wrapped, frozen. Call or email by Friday evening if you are interested. 231-861-2234 or earthscapefarm@gmail.com
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, NY Strip, RibEye, TBone, Sirloin, Rib Steaks
Braising Steaks ~ Swiss & Round
Roasts ~ Rolled Rump, Arm, English & Chuck
Stew Meat ~ from Sirloin Tip
Lean Ground Beef
Specialty cuts ~ Skirt Steak, Flank Steak & Brisket!
Short Ribs
Soup Bones & Oxtail
Liver, Heart and Tongue
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City. $15 per bottle!
NEW SHIPMENT ~~ HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE in 12 oz bags. I know, I really liked the 1# bags, too. 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!
Meadow View Goat Dairy & Farm of Fremont
New! Marco is our latest creation and we think it will be a hit! Similar to Dutch Kase but pasteurized and vacuum sealed, it comes in Pepper, Sage, Italian & Garlic. Try a 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.
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.
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.
Other items from our farm:
New! Homemade Egg Noodles! Made with certified organic flour and our own eggs-YUM!
We’ll also have eggs from our free-range, GMO-free flock. http://www.meadowviewgoatdairy.com/home
Kasza Sugar Bush of Shelby
Along with our bottled syrup, we have also expanded our line of maple products this summer to include the following:
Maple Cream – this is maple syrup condensed, cooled, and stirred into a beautiful buttery-like spread excellent on bagels, toast, doughnuts, winter squash, or a glaze on meat (esp. fish, and venison). The best thing about this is that it is totally natural only pure maple syrup.
Maple Candy – an excellent treat for someone’s sweet tooth. Simply pure maple syrup cooked down to only sugar and minerals remaining with enough moisture to hold the sugar in beautiful little maple leaf shaped candies.
Maple Granulated Sugar – is much like Maple Candy but without moisture. This can be used in place of white sugar as a natural sweetener along with the maple taste (esp. on oatmeal)
Maple Sugar-Coated Almonds and Pecans – a healthy sweet and crunchy treat. These make great gifts if they don’t get eaten before that!!!
Please stop by and check out all these 100% natural products for yourself. We would be very happy to answer any questions or visit our web www.kaszasugarbush.com Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!
Hickory Ridge Family Farm
We will be at the market taking chicken pre-orders. Stop by to pick up our 2014 Newsletter and Order Form. We will also have a small quantity of eggs for sale. See you on Saturday!
Liberty Family Farm
Hoop house Offerings
Spinach
GrassFed Lamb – all cuts Available.
Bakery Offerings
Fresh Quiche with Spinach and Cheddar. G-Free and Reg.
A variety of Breakfast Cookies
Grain Free Breakfast Cookies
We can take Special Orders on other baked goods if you email by 8:00 a.m. Friday morning before market.
Thank you!