Saturday, December 13th, 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!
Three ways to enter the Sweetwater Holiday Gift Baskets Raffle!
To enter the drawing you must do at least 1 of these 3 things:
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3. Bring a new friend to the market!
Healthy, Humane & Homegrown
HOLIDAY MARKET #2!
New Holiday Arts & Crafts Artisans at the market this week:
Flowing Color Designs of Sparta
Artist Susan Haddix will be bringing her handmade artisan lampwork glass beads and lampwork glass jewelry, including Pandora style beads, necklaces bracelets and earrings. Prices range from $3.00 to $15.00.
Vinnie Sutherland Copper Beauties
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
Ashleigh Florey Jewelry
Ashleigh returns with an enhanced collection of beaded jewelry for your Holiday gifting. Whether your loved one prefers glitter or a natural decoration, Ashleigh has reasonably priced necklaces, bracelets and earrings for finishing her look.
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:
*Wreaths
*Wildlife Holiday Swag
*Herbal Swag
Dress up your flower boxes & flower pots with our trimmings…..
*Red Twig Dogwood Bundles
*Dried Sorbaria Flower Bundles
*Dried Celosia Bunches
Veggies:
*Mixed Greens
*Carrots
*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.
Onions? 4# for $5, or 10# for $12. Again, pre-order if possible.
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; Winter Squash; 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, Flank Steak
Braising Beef ~ Round and Swiss Steaks; Stew Meat
Roasts ~ Standing Rib Roasts – specially cut for the Holiday; Chuck, Arm, English, Rolled Rump
Brisket, too! We had a delicious slow-roasted Brisket for Thanksgiving Dinner
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
Stocking Stuffers, Gift Bags & Baskets are ready for you and those on your Christmas list! Something for everyone from $1-$30. I’m ready to gift wrap anything you pick out and starting this week, while supplies last, with a purchase of $40 or more you will receive a beautiful Christmas stocking to put your treasures in!
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
So this is one of the bakers’ favorite times of year as the oven is warm and the aromas holidayish inside our little bakehouse. Cranberry Orange scones and bread seem to be the first things to leave our display case at market and we’ll have plenty of those things along with Hazel Road Rustic, and Pecan Deep Mud Brownies this coming weekend. We’ve decided to give Panettone a whirl this year. What is THAT you ask? Well, it’s a tasty, enriched (eggs and butter) Italienne holiday bread that is very dramatic looking and is loaded with rum laden dried fruit, including orange zest…nothing says the holidays have arrived more than orange zest. Kind of like brioche…with fruit…that looks like a giant muffin in a festive holiday wrap. Just google it if you are curious to see the epic nature of this tasty confection.
We’re also offering gift boxes filled with DynOmite Laughing Tree treats like Pecan Brownies, Cherry Almond Biscotti, Buttercrunch Toffee, Gingerbread Children, and Wangdang Delights. YOU will be the hero(ine) of the holiday party by showing up with one of these babies.
OUR NINE WEEKLY VARIETIES:
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $5.50
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
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
Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Vermont Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper). Price $8.00 ($8.00 in stores)
Hazel Road Rustic: An old-time New England bread made with organic cornmeal (Michigan grown), rye, and blackstrap molasses. A bread with a slightly sweet, complex flavor. Great for french toast or slathered with jam. $6.00 a loaf. ($6.00 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
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
Cherry Brownies Our Deep Mud Brownies studded with Michigan Montmorency dried cherries. Delight in every bite! $3.50 each
Hilltoppers Cookies– Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger) $2.50 each
Pecan Maple Oaties $2.50 each- Made with Real Michigan Maple Syrup, Pecans, and organic raisins
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
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Pecan Date Scones
Blueberry 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
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
*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.
*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
*EGGS
*HERBAL TEAS
*LIP BALM
*HERBAL SALVES AND CREAMS
Michael and Amanda Jones
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
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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.