Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, May 3rd, 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.
We accept Bridge Cards Year Round!
Attending this Saturday’s market:
September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague
April showers brings May flowers and this week for the market we have:
*Daffodil blends (large cup, fragrant and heirloom)
*Anemone
** French Style tulips will be here soon…Hopefully just in time for Mothers Day!!
Culinary Herbs:
*Fresh Basil (a taste of summer to come)
*Fresh Parsley
*Fresh Sage
*Fresh Chives
*Fresh Ramps
*Green Garlic tops
* Fresh Fennel
**Also we will have colorful spring lettuce mix
Happy May
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
We finally did some outside planting this week! Over 10,000 onions went in the ground on Wednesday. It was a perfect day for planting; cloudy, a day following new moon (root crops love this) and a biodynamic root day. We had a great time planting. We want to thank the Bobiers for renting us beautiful ground for our crops that take up lots of space.
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
RAMPS our ramps are sustainably harvested (less than 10% harvest and careful attention to all plants disturbed in the harvesting process). These wild leeks were over harvested to the point that threatened extinction in the south. We thank you for supporting ethical wildcrafting.
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.
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.
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 will be offering:
Crisp, tender Lettuce salad mix
Spinach
Tasty ‘French Breakfast’ radishes
Eggs from our pastured hens
Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Please take note that we are instituting several price changes in stores 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. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. The new market prices (and store prices) are listed below.
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 ($6.50 in stores)
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
Cobmoosa Onion Rye ( Carmelized organic onions, Michigan rye flour, and a hint of caraway) $6.00 ($6.00 in stores)
Irish Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Irish Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper). Price $8.00 ($8.00 in stores)
Toasted Walnut Batard: (aromatic toasted walnuts lend a lovely nuttiness and a purple hue to this versatile batard) $7.50 ($8.00 in stores)
PASTRIES AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY
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)
Pecan Brownies Our deep mud brownie studded with pecans… Ooh la la! Anyone have some vanilla icecream or gelato to top it off? $3.50 each
Treehuggers The one and only quarter pound peanut buttery original. $2.50 each
Mrs. Moose’s Wangdangdoodlers Chunks of chocolate and walnuts give this cookie texture into which one can sink their teeth with great fervor. $2.50 ea
Lovely Lemon Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Our delicious scones are $2.50 at market
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
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
Hutterite Soup
Jacob’s Cattle
Jacob’s Cattle Gold
Marrow
Nuña
October
Painted Lady
Pinto
Yellow Indian Woman
Zebra
In addition, we’ll have Grassfield Farms raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:
Chili Cheese
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
Funny Farm of Grant
New this week: fresh Shitake Mushrooms! We’ll also 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
If you have a season extension share please plan on your first pickup beginning next Friday & Saturday, May 9th & 10th! We were finally able to start planting outside yesterday, just before a cold rain stopped us. Keep thinking positive thoughts for some sun & warmth! 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!
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!
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!
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!
Meadow View Goat Dairy & Farm of Fremont
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:
New! Our boys have boiled a fresh batch of Maple Syrup and will bring it Saturday. Also: 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
Hickory Ridge Family Farm
We will not be at the market this week, but if you have a chicken order you want to mail in to us please send it to Hickory Ridge Family Farm, 1737 S. 148th Ave, Hesperia, MI 49421. Thanks, and see you all soon.
Liberty Family Farm
Hoop house Offerings
Spinach
Mixed greens
Ramps
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