Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, December 15th, 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!
Music this Saturday: Jazz duo Orfeu!
Spinning wheel demo by Braids of Grass!
Think Global – Gift Local!
Winter Market Schedule:
Open Saturday, December 15th, 22nd & 29th. January 12th & 26th. February 9th & 23rd.
Closed January 5th & 19th. February 2nd & 16th.
Music at the Market: Orfeu!
Cool! Jazz duo ORFEU will be coming to play at the market this Saturday! Husband & wife musicians Dave & Lee Middleman will bring their handcrafted guitars & Jazzy Latin stylings with a Holiday twist to entertain Sweetwater customers – look for them around 10:00am.
Attending this week’s market:
Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica
We will be at Sweetwater with our wonderful Mulefoot pork, all natural yarn from our Shetland Sheep, paprika powder made from peppers grown on our farm packaged in 1 oz. jars–perfect for stocking stuffers and possibly some homegrown vegetables as well. We will see you there!
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
From the Hoop: Kale, Arugula, and possibly more if the sun keeps shining.
We have fresh dug winter carrots. Carrots are sweetest in the cold weather!
Storage Veggies: Potatoes (Red LaSoda, All Blue, Russett, and Kennebec), Delicata Squash, Yellow onions, Red onions, and the last of our garlic-get it while it lasts!! The bulbs will store for months!
Great gift ideas!
Blueberry Jam and Grape Jelly. Sweetened only with local honey.
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.
Hickory Ridge Family Farm of Hart
Woo-hoo! She said YES! I will be bringing my (as of this morning’s writing) FIANCE Erin Hildebrandt! Excited to have Sweetwater customers meet her!
We will have limited quantities of our pork cuts, including ground, pork chops, assorted roasts and nitrate free smoked hams.
The Freedom Rangers. These tasty heritage meat chickens are available, whole birds only, for a limited time.
Shady Side Farm of Holland
Mike and Lona will return this week with their made on the farm wool socks and yarn, handwoven rugs, and mittens and hats. Beautiful and durable (ed. note: and warm, have my pair on while I type!) our socks make a perfect Christmas gift that will last for years!
Another Gift idea! Include a recipe and a bag or two or our certified organic heirloom dry beans! Black, yellow, gold, red, green, ivory and speckled–we’ve got beans in a rainbow of colors including Black Valentine, Yellow Indian Woman, Jacob’s Cattle Gold, Jacob’s Cattle, Green Flageolet, Hutterite Soup, and October.
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
VEGGIES ~ Fresh dug Carrots and Parsnips! 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. Cabbage – red, smooth green for kraut, and Savoy; Raddichio, Celeriac, Pie Pumpkins, Garlic, Potato sale! Red, White and Fingerling Potatoes; Rosemary, Sage and 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 – English, Arm and Chuck
• 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
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Fair Trade, too! Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City
New Shipment! 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
Baby Lacinato kale, Beets, two kinds of Spinach, Garlic and Mesclun Mix Greens.
Creswick Farms of Ravenna
Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
NEW PRODUCT!! Pulled Pork! Shredded, smoked and ready for your own “special sauce”!
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, and Pain au Chocolate, 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
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
Auntie P’s Chocolate Cherry (organic cocoa, dark chocolate batons, dried Michigan cherries, and pure vanilla…the ultimate dessert bread) $9.25
Pastries available for Saturday:
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Truly Lemon 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!!
Orange Mud Brownies $2.75* The original Deep Mud Brownie infused with dried, candied orange and orange zest.
Expedition Cookies– The kitchen sink including bits of chocolate, coconut, and raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour. $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.
Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Christmas Special from the Farm: Fresh Fraser Fir- Wreaths and handmade ornaments!!
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!
Bees & Botanicals, Spring Lake
Pretty, Practical, Eco-friendly and Organic for the holidays!
Local Michigan honey in several sizes. Pretty flip top bottles make nice gifts and are an easy pour for cooking, cereals etc..
Pure Michigan 100% beeswax candles, natural, bright, clean and long burning- tapers back in stock as well as other fun shapes and sizes; Victorian Santa, pine trees, little snowmen and pine cones for the holidays. Pretty on mantels, holiday tables and great gifts.
Certified Organic Soap with only essential oils; Simply Rosemary (sensitive), Peppermint, Lavender, Citrus Lavender, Oats and Spice , Lemongrass Tea and other favorites.
New for the holiday-Dreamsicle! Orange, Vanilla & Oats in a smooth, sweetly scented bar.
Also new: 1 oz. bars- same soap as larger 4 oz. bars but in a convenient size to try out a scent, use for a guest bar or tuck in gym and travel bags. $2.00 each or 3 for $5.50. Also a Variety bundle for holiday giving/stocking stuffer (available in Honey, Shea & Oats, Lavender and Lemongrass Tea).
Fragrant and versatile Lavender – Organza, embroidered, and hand colored organic Lavender Sachets. Add natural fragrance to drawers, closets, clothing in storage, travel bags, desk drawers… it smells sweet, clean & fresh but also known to be a natural relaxant and moth deterrent. Add one to your wool yarn basket if you’re a knitter. Handmade cards and gift tags, candy cane package toppers!
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.
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, $4.50.
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, $7.50-$11
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!!! = $28
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.
River Road Creations of Grand Haven
Sherry Cwiklinski will be bringing a variety of her oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings to market this week. Framed and unframed.
Braids of Grass of Grand Haven
Stop by to see a Spinning Wheel Demo (ongoing)! When Tiffany Workman fell in love with knitting back in 2008 she realized that she wanted to use natural fibers rather than the synthetics so she purchased a spinning wheel and some angora rabbits and went to work! She will have various knitted items for sale as well as her wild-crafted teas and tea blends.
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.
Hope to see you at the market!
Diana Jancek
Market Manager
Contact info: (231)292-1152, dijaan1@charter.net
We are a BRIDGE CARD market!