Saturday, December 20th, 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 Market!
Last Market until January 10th!
Happy Holidays & THANKS to Everyone who comes out to support our
Healthy, Humane & Homegrown Market!
Three ways to enter the Sweetwater Holiday Gift Baskets Raffle!
To enter the drawing you must do at least 1 of these 3 things:
1. Take our SWEETWATER TEN YEAR PLANNING SURVEY! Click here:
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2. Sign up for our weekly “What’s New at the Market” newsletter from Tiny Letters.
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3. Bring a new friend to the market!
HOLIDAY MARKET #3!
Vinnie will bring her hammered copper artworks, and if you haven’t already seen her art elsewhere you’ll be amazed at the beauty & intricacy of her designs. Describing the process for an Art Prize entry: “After the tin has been worked, patinated and engraved, it’s pewter-like hue and fine lines bring to mind old paper mono prints printed from plates etched using intaglio techniques.” Vinnie says that living in a tiny house within a large wood intrigues and encourages her to further exploration through her artwork. See an example from Art Prize here: http://www.artprize.org/vinnie-sutherland/2011/sweet-pea-triptych
Shady Side Farm of Holland
Looking for a practical, yet beautiful & long lasting gift? I will have some handmade and/or wool goods along this week–mittens, hats, socks (including Mike’s hand-cranked socks) and rugs.
Also this week I’ll have our certified organic beans, all harvested this fall, in the following varieties:
Black Calypso (limited quantities) – Taste like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips. Also known as Orca beans–they look like killer whales (only smaller, and more friendly).
Black Turtle – Common black bean with a thick skin and a meaty texture.
Black Valentine – Black beans are back! Taste like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips.
Hidatsa Red – Slight nutty taste, use in chili or red beans and rice.
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food.
Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili.
Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Hold shape w/ long cooking, soak up other flavors well, soups and stews.
Marrow – Plump, soft white beans that soak up the flavors of whatever you cook them with.
October – Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili.
Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking.
Zebra (limited quantities) – Also known as Amethyst. Creamy texture with a full-bodied flavor.
In addition, we’ll have Grassfield Farms raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:
Aged Cheddar – You asked, and we listened! A sharp cheddar, aged a year. Award-winning!
Cherry Christmas (Seasonal Variety) – Gouda with sage and dried cherries–try it!
Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.
Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.
Edam – A variety of Gouda made with skim milk: Elastic, yet firm, this flawless low fat cheese is our best melter, improving any dish.
Garlic & Onion – The most aromatic of herbs. Don’t be the only one in the room to eat this spiced Gouda or you soon will be.
Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.
Lamont Cheddar – A rare, natural rind English cheese, named for the Grand River’s first settlement near our farm.
Leyden – Originally from the Rhine Valley, now the Grand River Valley; cumin perfectly compliments this aged Dutch cheese.
Lona
Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com
Provision Family Farm of White Cloud
Christmas Dinner from the Farm!
Celebrate with our free range Christmas Turkey, $4.50/lb, 8-15lbs.
Chickens $4/lb Breasts $9/lb and Ducks $6/lb
Also a full selection of pastured lamb cuts $9-15/lb and all kinds of stew meats for thick warm broths.
Christmas Gift Special: Natural Suet and Seed bird treats.
Finally, we’re hoping that our Woodland Pork Sausage will be ready for Holiday breakfast treats.
Funny Farm of Grant
New! Baubles by Barb!
Barb will be bringing her handcrafted jewelry to the market. Special holiday gift sets include matching earring & necklace sets!
Potatoes, several varieties
Onions, red and yellow
Winter squash, many varieties
Dried sweet peppers
Dried shiitake mushrooms
Dried garlic and herbs
Eggs, mixed flock, mixed colors
September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague
Holiday Offerings:
Wishing you a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season!
*Wildlife Holiday Swag
Dress up your flower boxes & flower pots with our trimmings…..
*Red Twig Dogwood Bundles
*Dried Sorbaria Flower Bundles
*Dried Celosia Bunches
Veggies:
*Carrots ( Sugar Sweet)
*Garlic
*Shallots “ Dutch Red & Yellow”
Please contact us for any pre-orders 48 hours in advance.
September’s Herbs and Produce LLC
herbsandproduce@gmail.com
cell #(231) 557-9838
www.herbsandproduce.com
Earthkeeper Farm of Kent City
Andrew & Rachelle Bostwick grow a wide variety of USDA Certified Stellar Organic veggies using organic and biodynamic methods. Their focus is creating a natural, balanced farm ecosystem where all living things can thrive.
This week they will plan on bringing cabbage, rutabaga, turnips, garlic, winter squash, leeks, maybe some spinach.Grapevine wreath Christmas ornaments and wall/door sizes. Homemade jams and jellies using organic fruit from our farm.
Scholl Farm of Montague
Freshly dug potatoes: Austrian Crescent Fingers, Norland Reds, Purple, Adirondack Reds, Yukon Gold. Also available in bulk quantities.
Freshly squeezed Eggs
Frozen whole roaster chicken (with or without giblets)
Also bags of frozen chicken feet, liver, heart and gizzards.
Pie Pumpkins
Ornamental and dried gourds, ornamental squash, ornamental strawberry popcorn and Indian corn.
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Is this your first visit to Sweetwater Market? Come to our table for a free Celeriac Root!
Sample Kohlrabi and Roasted Celeriac at our table this Saturday!
No lettuce available yet? Try substituting Savoy Cabbage in your salads.
Want to make SauerKraut? We have bulk cabbage? 5 heads for $12.50. Pre-order if possible, so I’m sure to bring enough.
VEGETABLES WE PLAN TO BRING: Carrots; Red Thumb, Austrian Crescent and Russian Fingerling Potatoes; also larger quantities of Kennebec and Red Norland Potatoes – Buy a red basket for $8. Onions, Garlic, Cabbages ~~ Savoy, Green and Red; large tender Kohlrabi; Celeriac ~ roast it, add it to soups and stews, or mash with your potatoes!
BEEF! We will have a full supply. Email advance orders to earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234.
MARKET BEEF FOR THIS SATURDAY:
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, TBone, NY Strip, RibEye, Sirloin, Rib Steaks,
Braising Beef ~ Round and Swiss Steaks; Stew Meat
Roasts ~ Chuck, Arm, English, Rolled Rump
Lean Ground Beef
Leaner Ground Sirloin
Short Ribs ~ One of the most flavorful cuts. Google some recipes! SALE! $3.50 per lb.
Soup Bones & Oxtail – It’s time to make some rich beef stocks and Bone Broth.
Heart and Tongue
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.
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL, imported from Palestine by Higher Grounds.
Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Veggies available – sweet potatoes & onions & kale.
Grass fed Lamb
All cuts available!
Pasture Raised Poultry
Whole Chickens available. Thighs, wings & boneless breasts.
Turkey sausage sign up – made from our delicious pasture raised turkeys!
Farm Fresh Eggs ! Susanna’s “Well cared for hens “, are really starting to lay!
Don’t miss out on these delicious eggs.
Baked Good Offerings
We will have a good selection of Paleo baked good available.
Ultimate Breakfast Cookies regular & GF.
Liberty’s own Spinach & Organic Cheddar Quiche- regular, G Free, And Paleo.
Veggie Turnovers are back! Check our fridge for those.
We will have a variety of special holiday baked offerings!!
Look forward to seeing you at the market.
Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
Christmas is only 1 week away! Come get your gift list and stocking stuffers taken care of this Saturday!
New Product~ A wonderful Cool Vapor Rub (a healthy Vick’s alternative) that is great for sore muscles too, filled with a generous amount of Eucalyptus, Wintergreen, Peppermint, Camphor and Thyme Essential Oils in a base of Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil and Organic Beeswax! You’ll want to put this on even if you don’t have a cold! 🙂
Reminder: I will not be at the Market Jan-March (I’ll be heading South) so be sure to stock up on what you’ll need while I’m gone! You can always reach me by phone and I can ship it to you but there will be shipping charges added.
Products include:
Body Wash:
“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!)
Bar Soaps: Peppermint & Tea Tree, Lavender, Orange, Four Thieves or Bare (no scent, no color)
Foaming Hand Soap: Peppermint or Citrus (Orange & Grapefruit)
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Healing Clay
Cool Vapor Rub (New product similar to Vick’s but safe and healthy!)
Tuscany Perfume
Bath Salts & Fizz Set: Peppermint or Lavender
Laundry Soap & Stain Stick
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags: Peppermint, Lavender, Orange or Unscented
Insect Repellent (For people and pets)
Samples of the Tuscany Perfume, Body Butter, Healing Clay, Cool Vapor Rub, Freeze Spray and Lemon Sugar Scrub are available to try.
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.
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Here at Laughing Tree we are very excited about our holiday offerings this year! They include some old favorites and some brand-new delights…
PANETTONE! $15 An Italian Christmas bread made with organic butter, our own eggs, rum-laden dried fruits, fresh orange and lemon zest, and toasted almonds. Visually dramatic and guaranteed to delight for brunch or dessert! Serves 8. Available at markets only.
HOLIDAY COOKIE BOX: $22 A mouth-watering assortment of our favorite handmade goodies including our Pecan Brownies, Whangdang Delights (a rich dark chocolate and walnut chunk cookie), Cherry Almond Biscotti, Gingerbread Children, and Buttercrunch Toffee (with Valrhona chocolate, toasted almonds, and Maldon salt). 12 cookies and 3 oz. toffee. Available at markets only.
GINGERBREAD CHILDREN: Based on Charlie’s grandmother’s recipe—a lovely treat for the special children in your life. $1.75 each or 5 for $8.
CRANBERRY ORANGE ALMOND BREAD: $8.75 Jam-packed with dried cranberries, toasted almonds, and fresh organic orange zest… The most fragrant toast you can toast!
AUNTIE P’S CHOCOLATE CHERRY: $10 Organic, fair-trade cocoa powder, Valrhona dark chocolate batons, local honey, and Michigan dried cherries make this a dessert bread for the ages. We only bake it a couple of times a year so get your gums on one while the gettin’ is good!!
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 ($5.00 in stores)
Third Coast Three Seed (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.00 ($6.00 in stores)
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $5.50 ($6.00 in stores)
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 ($7.00 in stores)
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.75 ($8.75 in stores)
100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $6.50 ($7.00 in stores)
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00 ($8.00 in stores)
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE
Cranberry Orange Almond (A loaf for the holidays full of the goodies its name includes). Price $8.75 ($8.75 in stores)
Auntie P’s Chocolate Cherry {Better than ever before… and BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!} (organic cocoa, dark chocolate batons, dried Michigan cherries, and pure vanilla…the ultimate dessert bread) $10.00 ($10 in stores)
Cobmoosa Onion Rye ( Caramelized Michigan onions, Michigan rye flour, and a hint of caraway) $6.00 ($6.00 in stores)
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 soup or chili. $8.00 ($8.00 in stores)
Cranberry Orange Almond (A loaf for the holidays full of the goodies its name includes). Price $8.75 ($8.75 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
Pecan Brownies Our Deep Mud Brownies studded with Pecans. Delight in every bite! $3.50 each
Mrs. Moose’s Whangdangdoodlers Chunks of Valrhona dark chocolate, OG walnuts, and real OG butter make this a cookie you’ll never forget. $2.50 each ($3.00 in stores)
Pecan Maple Oaties $2.50 each- Made with Real Michigan Maple Syrup, Pecans, and organic raisins
Hilltoppers Cookies– Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger) $2.50 each
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scone
Pecan Date Scones
Our delicious scones are $2.50 at market ($3.00 in stores)
They are all made with organic butter, organic cream, and fresh local eggs!
MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, safflower oil, sea salt) $8.00/pound ($8.50 in stores)
LAUGHING TREE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA (OG oats, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, all-natural Peanut butter, OG coconut oil, sea salt) $8.00/pound ($8.50 in stores)
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
Come see us in our new vendor space on the opposite (south) side of the stair case!
We hope to be bringing greens!
THIS WEEK, STOCK UP AND SAVE!
*Mix and match any potatoes and/or farmer grade sweet potatoes (normally priced $1.50/lb)
10# $12 (price with bag $9.50)
20# $20 (price with bag $15)
*Winter squash varieties normally priced $1/lb
20# $12
*Delicata squash (normally priced $2/lb)
10# $17
20# $30
*CARROTS
*SWEET POTATOES
*FARMER GRADE SWEET POTATOES
(farmer grade refers to produce that has been graded out for size or minor damage, this is the produce that many farmers eat) These make quick and easy sweet potato fries!
*POTATOES
We donated 800 pounds of potatoes to our local food bank for Thanksgiving. Like you, it is very important to us that all our community members have access to healthy and local food. Help us do this again for the December holidays! You can help feed your neighbors in need. Food banks are usually desperate for fresh, local food. Potatoes are a great resource for this. They store well, are nutrient dense, and most people are comfortable preparing them. We’ll provide half and you fund the other half. Potatoes are normally $1.50/lb, when you buy potatoes for the food bank, you pay only 0.75. The power of human generosity is amazing. May all be fed.
The Sweetwater Community has donated over 130# of potatoes so far this month, helps us donate even more!! Thank you!
*WINTER SQUASH
-Trombicino-a delicious Italian squash that is very similar in flavor and texture to a Butternut. These are a unique squash, that you won’t find in stores. If you like Butternut, give these a try.
-Butternut
-Acorn
-Spaghetti
-Buttercup
-Delicata- these are tasty little gems! These cook up so tender and delicate you can eat the skin and flesh together. (no peeling!)
*BROTH BAGS
*THAI GINGER BROTH BAGS!
Wonderful Thai flavors, all grown right here in West Michigan. We combined our home grown ginger, lemongrass, Thai basil, leeks, and a pinch of cayenne for an incredible infusion of flavors. These can infuse water, chicken broth, coconut milk, or a combination. Each bag produces 2 qts of broth.
DRIED HERBS
We preserved the intense flavors of our culinary garden herbs. Harvested by hand, dried, and then cut and hand sifted, these herbs are brimming with flavor and quality.
*BASIL
*OREGANO
*DILL
*ROSEMARY
*CELERY LEAF
*FRENCH TARRAGON
*WHOLE CAYENNE AND GEORGIA FLAME
*CRUSHED RED PEPPER
*LEEK POWDER
*NEW THIS WEEK
HERBAL SALT- We blended nutrient dense culinary herbs, with real salt, and the amazing nettle seed. This little wildcrafted seed is so nutrient dense and is a great support for the adrenals. This tasty little herbal salt brings plant medicine to you table in a convenient way. Packaged in old-fashioned style spice jars, made of 100% recycled glass.
*EGGS
*HERBAL TEAS
*LIP BALM
*HERBAL SALVES AND CREAMS
Michael and Amanda Jones
Maple Moon Farm
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
Meadow View Dairy of Fremont
If you need to pre-order a quantity of anything from the menu please feel free to call before Friday noon: 231-924-8251.
Cherry Vanilla Chevre is our newest addition to our spreadable Chevres. We think you’ll like this one, especially good on a morning bagel!
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.
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.
Lady Finger Popcorn! Grown by our son Paul.
Maple Syrup
Holiday & Winter Market Schedule
Our Holiday & Winter Schedule for December through February is as follows:
We will be OPEN every Saturday until after Christmas.
Closed December 27th & January 3rd.
OPEN January 10th, and January 17th.
CLOSED January 24th & every other Sat until end of Feb.
OPEN January 31, February 14, and February 28.
CLOSED February 7th, & 21st.