Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, May 31st, 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 accept Bridge Cards Year Round!
Please note: The market hours have changed! We are now open from 9:00am to 12 noon. If you find a website or link with the old hours that we haven’t changed please email us and send us a link!
Hot off the presses! The 2014-2015 Sweetwater brochures are in! Thanks again to all whose donations made this great looking guide possible! If you would like to volunteer to help us distribute these, please email Claire Schlaff at cschlaff@charter.net
Double Up Food Bucks – starting next Saturday, June 7!
Attending this Saturday’s market:
Mund Farm of Rothbury
ASPARAGUS! We will be at market with our Certified Organic Asparagus.
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 (near the end of our supply) – Creamy plump texture, nutty, mellow russet potato like flavor
Black Turtle – Common black bean, great in Mexican dishes
Black Valentine – Tastes a little like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips
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 – Creamy bean with a slight taste of bacon, good in soups and baked beans
Nuña – Good for sautéing in pan with oil and spices (soak first!), taste like fried potatoes
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
We are out of several of our varieties already. If you have a favorite bean, you might want to stock up on it.
In addition, we’ll have Grassfield Farms raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:
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.
Spring Herb – A Polkton base (a softer cheese) with chives, parsley, garlic and tarragon. Very tasty!
Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We should have a full supply of all cuts. Advance Orders will be accepted until 7pm Friday evening. earthscapefarm@gmail.com. Please put Beef Order in the subject line. Thanks!
BEEF!
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, NY Strip, RibEye, TBone, Sirloin, Rib Steaks
Braising Steaks ~ Swiss & Round
Roasts ~ Rolled Rump, Arm, English & Chuck
Kabob Beef for Grilling
Ground Sirloin
Lean Ground Beef
Specialty cuts ~ Skirt Steak, Flank Steak & Brisket!
Short Ribs – SALE! $3 per lb.
Soup Bones & Oxtail
Liver, Heart and Tongue
Gardeners: Parsley & Basil plants!
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ~ Imported by Higher Grounds in Traverse City. $15 per bottle!
New Shipment~ 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. Try a cup at the Sweetwater Market table!
September’s Herbs & Produce of Montague
Whats Blooming this week:
*Large flower Bouquets* Lilac with giant alliums
*Small flower Bouquets* Ranunculus
Greens this weekend!
*Lettuce Mix
*Spinach
*Arugula
*Red Russian Kale (baby)
Culinary Herbs:
*Poultry Blend (sage, marjoram, rosemary, thyme)
*Cilantro
*Dill
*Parsley
*Fresh Baby Mint (either for juicing or mojitos)
*Fresh Bronze Fennel (excellent with egg dishes & juicing)
*Lovage (parsley & celery flavor great for curry dishes)
*Fresh Sage
Please contact us for any pre-orders by Thursday.
September’ Herbs and Produce LLC
cell #(231) 557-9838
Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
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
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)
Pumpernickel Rye (A new twist on an old Eastern European standard. Cracked Rye and Caraway seed in a dark, chewy loaf) $6.00 ($6.00 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 ($3.75 in stores)
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)
Treehuggers The one and only quarter pound peanut buttery original. Sweetened with Michigan Maple and Honey. $2.50 each. ($3.00 in stores)
Pecan Date Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry 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)
Funny Farm of Grant
This week we’ll have more fresh Shitake Mushrooms! We’ll also have asparagus, 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.
Five Oaks Farm CSA of Montague
Our fourth and final season extension share goes out this weekend!
Our regular season for half and full shares begins next Friday & Saturday, June 7th!
We’ll send out a confirmation email to everyone to remind you all of your pickup day.
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:
We’ll also have eggs from our free-range, GMO-free flock. http://www.meadowviewgoatdairy.com/home
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
Herb Walk this Sunday, June 1 from 1-4pm here at Maple Moon Farm. Join us as we walk through the woods and fields identifying plants and discussing their medicinal and culinary properties. Feel empowered to know more about the plants that grow where you live. Please pre-register. $25, scholarship spots available.
We’ve got lots of spring veggies to share! We’ll be bringing the following to market:
*Kale
*Chard
*Oceana Mix
*Turnip Greens
*Radishes
*Turnips
*Green Garlic
*Spring Carrots
*Fresh Herbs including cilantro, mint, parsley, dill, sorrel, tarragon, and oregano
EGGS
Our chickens are fully free range and supplemented with non-GMO feed. We also gratefully accept empty egg cartons.
PLANTS!! This looks the last week we’ll be bringing plants, so get them while they’re here. We start all our plants from quality seeds. We hand mix our own potting soil and hand plant each seed.
*Tomatoes-a variety of heirlooms in many shades and sizes
*Peppers- hot and sweet
*Eggplant
*Basil
Michael and Amanda Jones
Maple Moon Farm
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
Scholl Farm of Montague
We’ll have rhubarb, purple potatoes & eggs from our pastured flock of hens, along with goose eggs.
Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
It’s that time again when all the bugs are out and Simply Soaps has just what you need! Insect Repellent made with 9 essential oils that repel fleas, flies, ticks and mosquitos. It comes in an easy to use spray, smells fantastic, is safe for pets and children and is only $7 for a 12oz bottle!
Products include:
Body Wash
Bar Soaps
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Perfume
Bath Salts & Bombs
Laundry Soap & Stain Sticks
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags
Insect Repellent (people and pets)
Home Scents and more!
Please stop by for a sample of my pain relieving Freeze Spray, warm and sensual Tuscany Perfume and yummy Lemon Sugar Scrub!
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.
See you Saturday!