Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, December 22nd, 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 accept Bridge Cards Year Round!
Special Arts & Crafts Holiday Market!
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Winter Market Schedule:
Open Saturday, December 15th, 22nd & 29th. January 12th & 26th. February 9th & 23rd.
Closed January 5th & 19th. February 2nd & 16th.
Attending this week’s market:
Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica
We will be at market on Saturday with our Mulefoot pork and 100% Shetland yarn for sale. This may be the last time to try some of our non-GMO, pastured, heritage pork from our Mulefoot hogs until March when we have more pork processed. We have sold out of some cuts but we still have the following delicious offerings:
Bacon – naturally cured, nitrate/nitrite free
Smoked Hocks – also naturally cured, these are an excellent choice for bean and pea soups, baked beans, and anything else you want to add a wonderful smoky flavor to. Heavenly in Senate Bean Soup!
Smoked Soup Bones – these also add wonderful flavor to soup but don’t have any meat or fat on them like the hocks
Andouille Sausage Links – a tasty Cajun sausage with a rich, hearty flavor and a little kick; traditional for gumbo, they are also great on the grill or in just about anything you can think of. My favorite…
Kielbasa Sausage Links – a traditional polish sausage that goes well with potatoes and sauerkraut and on the grill
Hot Italian Sausage Links – great on the grill or sliced into pasta, they have a little kick
Sweet Italian Sausage Links or Bulk – the links are great on the grill; try the bulk sausage crumbled onto pizza, in lasagna, soup, etc.
Breakfast Sausage Links or Bulk – the links are classic for breakfast and you can make patties out of the bulk too, but this basic sage flavored sausage also works great in stuffing, meatloaf, and many other recipes
Maple Creek Sugars of Fremont
Tate Luchies will bring made on the farm Maple Syrup and Honey in assorted sizes. Makes great Christmas gifts!
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
From the Hoop: spinach, lettuce, and arugula
Storage Veggies: Potatoes (Red LaSoda, All Blue, Russett, and Kennebec), Yellow onions, Red onions, and the last of our garlic-get it while it lasts!! The bulbs will store for months!
Herbal Products:
Our herbal teas are available in both bags and loose. These are nourishing teas, caffeine free, and perfect for sipping on a cold winter’s day.
Herbal Salves: Our supplies are running out and I won’t be able to wildcraft until next spring and summer, so stock up while they last. Check out our Herbal Chest Balm, a great herbal ally for winter colds.
Herbal Creams: Radiant Beauty Cream is our best seller. Must be applied with great love and appreciation of the body, this is the real secret to radiant beauty. The high quality, organic ingredients help too. A great stocking stuffer!
Lip Balms: A must for Michigan winters! Four wonderful kinds: Honey Vanilla (made with comfrey and calendula for healing chapped, dry lips) , Heartsong( a sweet floral scent), Mint Trilogy(a blend of garden grown spearmint and peppermint and wildcrafted wintergreen), and Sweet Melissa (Lemon balm aka Melissa officinalis and honey combine to shorten viral outbreaks like cold sores).
Made on the farm: Blueberry jam and Grape jelly, Sweetened only with local honey.
Shady Side Farm of Holland
Great gift ideas! Lona from Shady Side Farm will be at the market with certified organic dry beans (which make a great gift for the foodie on your gift list)! She will also have handwoven rugs along, as well as recycled sweater mittens, wool socks, wool dryer balls and a few felting kits. If you want something that is not on this list, or need to pre-order 5-lb bags of beans, please email them at shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com before 8:00 Friday night.
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
VEGGIES ~ Arugula – I picked the last of the season. It’s delicious! WINTER SQUASH SALE! Preorder 10# or more of Winter Squash by the lb and we will sell you a mix of varieties for .75-.80 per lb. We have Butternut, Delicata, Acorn and Spaghetti Squashes. There’s still time to make Sauerkraut. Larsen’s Hardware in Hart sells crocks! Cabbage – red, smooth green for kraut, and Savoy; Raddichio, Celeriac, Pie Pumpkins, Garlic. Potatoes are on sale! Red, White and Fingerling Potatoes; Herbs: Rosemary, Sage and the last of the Parsley.
BEEF ~ Our steers and cows are on pasture, and happy!
• Ground beef! We are bringing a large supply of ground beef this week!
• Roasts – Chuck only this week
• Bone-In T-Bone, Porterhouse and Rib Steaks
• Boneless Tenderloin, NY Strip, RibEye, Sirloin Steaks
• Swiss Steak & Round Steak
• Short Ribs, Oxtail, Tongue
• Liver and Heart
Gift idea! ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Fair Trade, too! Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City
Gift idea! 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!
CJ Veggies of Zeeland
CJ Veggies is Certified Organic located in Zeeland MI. Providing over 48 varieties of produce! This week we will have,
Spinach
Garlic
Lacinato kale
Beets
Arugula
Creswick Farms of Ravenna
Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
BEEF
Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
CHICKEN
Chicken Breast.
Chicken Leg Quarters
PORK
Bacon: Choose from Hickory or Apple Smoked.
EGGS No soy in chicken feed. Large. $3.50 a dozen.
Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
West Michigan’s ONLY Brick Oven Solar Powered Bakery!
We’ve concluded that this is our favorite time or year, at least one member of clan Muller, the writer of these notes has. While I have great respect for my farming friends, whose work is most noble, I am grateful to spend my days in front of a warm oven rather than in the driving, wind-blown rain in the middle of a field. Market also tends to be a little more relaxed, which lends itself to a little more chatting than in the summertime.
We’ve decided to bake our Yule time Stollen this week and are encouraging people to pre-order them for market or for at stores as the quantity we can bake is limited. We’d appreciate having orders for these tasty fruit breads by Tuesday evening if it all possible. Along with Stollen, we will bake Cranberry Orange Almond to celebrate the festive vibe of the season. Our continued thanks to you, fine citizens of the great mitten that is our state, for supporting our little business and enjoying our work!
GRANOLAs
Mountain Crunch Granola (pure vanilla, toasted almonds, and organic coconut oil) and Laughing Tree Peanut Butter Granola (all-natural PB, pure vanilla, and Michigan honey).
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.
OUR NINE WEEKLY BREAD 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
Onion Rye
Cranberry Orange Almond. A loaf for the holidays chock full of the goodies in its name. Price $8.75
Stollen This German fruit bread is loaded with dried fruit, nuts, and a touch of rum. Makes a great gift – if you can part with it! $13.00
Chile Cheddar Whoa-homegrown, pickled jalapeno peppers coupled with mild cheddar cheese makes for great flavor with a little kick. Fresh or toasted, great as an accompaniment to soup or chili. $8.00
Pastries available for Saturday:
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Pecan Date Scones
(All our scones are $2.25 each* and are handmade with our own fresh eggs, organic cream, and organic butter)
Deep Mud Brownies $2.75 each* Our brownies are made with extraordinary Callebaut dark chocolate, our own fresh eggs, and Michigan grown organic barley flour—they are amazing!!
Pecan Brownies $2.75*
Gingerbread Children Cookies– $2.25 each
Funny Farm of Grant
Spinach, chard, shallots, onions, carrots and butternut squash.
New! Baubles by Barb!
Just in time for Christmas gifting, please check out the new fashion jewelry items made by Funny Farm owner Barb Loe! Using local and unusual stones and gems combined in beautiful patterns with hypo-allergenic findings.
Hickory Ridge Family Farm
We be bringing our free range, GMO-free Freedom Ranger chicken.
Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
From the Hoophouse – Lots of Lettuce mix. Limited quantities of
Spinach, Chard and arugula this week!
Farm Fresh Eggs (limited )
Bakery Offerings
Quiches made with fresh spinach from the hoophouse. Potato , onion &
Organic Cheddar Cheese, and Sausage & Organic Cheddar. Gluten Free
Also Available.
Turnovers with fresh organic carrots and potatoes.
Breakfast Cookies- Our Christmas white chocolate & almond cookie, and
all regular flavors available, plus Gluten Free.
A selection of Muffins- morning glory, Pumpkin, banana pecan and more.
Gluten Free Available.
A selections of Christmas Cookies available for gift giving or just to
enjoy for yourself.
Look forward to seeing you at the market!
Pet Chef Lakeshore
all natural dog and cat food, treats and dog chews.
Pet Chef Express quality dry kibble pet food. Made with high quality proteins, no meat byproducts, seven different vegetables, kelp, flax, oatmeal for healthy immune systems, pre- and probiotics for digestive health, omega 6 & 3 oils for a shiny healthy coat, glucosamine/chondroitin for joint health, low temperature cooking process to .prevent heat damage. Contains NO artificial preservatives, NO wheat, corn, soy, cereal fillers, artificial coloring.
Six specialty formulas for dogs with sensitive digestion and food allergies to cater to your pet’s need from weaning through all life stages, and three formulas for cats.
Pet Chef Express food is manufactured FRESH each month, and I deliver direct to the consumer with FREE HOME DELIVERY. Not available in retail stores, never sits in warehouses.
HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS
Just starting your Christmas shopping? Did you remember something for Fido and Fluffy?
Doggie Gift Baskets @ $22, and Kitty gift baskets for $15 contain 1 lb of Pet Chef superior quality food, organic cookie treats, or cat treats, and a toy, tennis ball for dogs, handcrafted cat nip toys for the felines.
December Special! Place an order with me, in person, at the Sweetwater Market for pet food or gift baskets by Dec 15, and receive 10% discount. Order through December 15 for pre-Christmas delivery the week of Dec 17-21, or available for pick up at Sweetwater Market on Dec 22.
Sweetwater Holiday Arts & Crafts Market!
Michigan’s Guide to Local Cooking of Spring Lake
Great gift ideas! Susan Clemente, author of Michigan’s Guide to Local Cooking will be at Sweetwater Saturday to sign cookbooks and will also be selling some handpicked gift items for your favorite foodies gift basket. Stop by my table, I will have samples of one of my “sweets” recipes 🙂
Michigan’s Guide to Local Cooking cookbook…personalized and signed by the author $25
Mia and Grace Gift Cards – $25
Patricia’s Chocolates – The Michigan Chocolate Bar! – A Solid 58% couverture dark chocolate in the shape of Michigan’s lower peninsula. A heart is piped on the chocolate for the West Michigan area, $4. Fortunato No. 4 – Patricia’s Chocolate® is one of only a few chocolatiers in the world entrusted with this extraordinary chocolate, $4
Wee Bee Jammin – Specializing in high fruit premium jams. All of the fruit wee use is grown and harvested in Michigan. They pride themselves in supporting local farmers and organic gardeners that produce their fruit the way nature intended. They also hand pick wild berries in season. The jam has no preservatives, just pure and natural ingredients. Assorted fruity flavors, $9 each or 3 for $25
Cheese-making – 30 Minute Mozzarella & Ricotta Kit-Just add Milk! The Kit contains tools and enough ingredients to make Mozzarella 30 times using our own easy recipe! The whole process takes ±30 minutes!!! = $25
Basic Hard Cheese Making Kit – If you are a beginner cheese maker then this is the kit for you. Farmhouse Cheddar, Gouda, Monterey Jack, Feta, Cottage Cheese, Colby, Parmesan and Ricotta. $35
Home Cheese Making – Considered to be the “Bible of home cheese makers”. There are 75 cheese recipes, 25 other dairy recipes, Q&A, and lots more. $16.00
Salt Sets – Salt Starter Set – 1oz tins – Six gourmet sea salts, 1oz tins, idea for anyone exploring artisan salt for the first time, $25. Salad Salt Set – 2oz Jars – These three salts bring new life to fresh lettuce and vegetables, $25.
Kendra McKimmy Porcelain Pottery & Jewelry of Newaygo
An established and well known artist in area galleries and at art fairs including Wheatland for over 35 years. Kendra is also a member of the West Michigan Potter’s Guild. Customer’s will find her smoke fired porcelain jewelry and pottery unique and beautiful. Along with her earrings and pins, Kendra will also bring a selection of functional pottery including some hand thrown pots.
Vinny Sutherland Tinsmith of Newaygo
You really have to see this tin artwork to believe it! Employing the Repousse technique, Vinnie pounds and scores intricate and beautiful patterns into the reverse side of what becomes Tiles and Ornaments.
Bhakti Jewelry of Howard City
Artist Ellie Randazzo will bring her Bhakti-style jewelry, made from precious and semi-precious stones and what she calls “findings”. Ellie has over 20 years experience as an artist, showing and selling her work in galleries and markets in the West Michigan area.
Apron Lady of Grant
Lucile Price will be back with her huge colorful assortment of aprons and baby accessories. If you can’t find the pattern or color you’re looking for at Lucile’s booth you’re not really trying!
Last but not least
Sweetwater Gift Certificates!
Stop by the Market Managers table to purchase Sweetwater Gift Certificates. Green & Red Cards with Gold Seals. Also Sweetwater gift tags available!
Friends 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.
Happy Holidays!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager
Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net
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