Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, Oct 6th, 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.
Bridge Cards, Double Up Food Bucks, Project Fresh Coupons and
Senior Project Fresh Accepted Here!
Attending this week’s market:
Shady Side Farm of Holland
Black, yellow, gold, red, green, ivory and speckled–we’ve got beans in a rainbow of colors this week! We’ll be selling our freshly harvested certified organic heirloom beans by the 1# or 2# bags. If you’d like 5# of any of our varieties at a discount (Black Valentine, Yellow Indian Woman, Jacob’s Cattle Gold, Jacob’s Cattle, Green Flageolet, Hutterite Soup, and October), please send us an email at shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com to pre-order.
Chickadee Creek Farm of Nunica
Chris & Amy are bringing the Everbearing Strawberries from Aaron Johnson and their own assortment of fall veggies.
CJ Veggies of Zeeland
Fall Greens! Cooler weather is bringing on the fresh fall greens! Collards, Spinach, Lacinato kale, White Turnips, Arugula, Mesclun Mix, Romaine Mix, Garlic, Sweet Red and Green Peppers, Ruby Swiss Chard. Black Cherry Tomatoes.
Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
This week we have All Blue potatoes, Red LaSoda potatoes, German Butterball potatoes, Russett potatoes, a variety of winter squash, pie pumpkins, tomatoes, sweet peppers, carrots, Diakon radishes, turnips, beets, onions, garlic, lettuce mix, spinach, kale, chard, fresh herbs, dried herbs, herbal tea, herbal salves, and carving pumpkins.
Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
West Michigan’s ONLY Brick Oven Solar Powered Bakery!
We now make a 100 percent whole grain loaf from Kamut flour. Kamut is a non hybridized relative of durum wheat that is said to have originated in ancient Egypt. It results in a surprisingly light loaf with a moist texture and fruity flavor. While it does contain the proteins that develop gluten, it is a great alternative for folks with wheat sensitivities.
OUR NINE WEEKLY 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
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00
Irish Cheddar Peppercorn (Smooth Irish Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper). Price $8.00
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE SCHEDULE:
Cobmoosa Onion Rye ( Carmelized organic onions, Michigan rye flour, and a hint of caraway) $6.00
Pastries available for Saturday
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Currant 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 oranges and orange zest.
Hilltoppers (our NEW Molasses Ginger cookies…A 4oz cookie sweetened with golden molasses and bits of candied ginger) $2.25 each *
Pecan Maple Oaties $2.25 each* (Made with Real Michigan Maple Syrup, Pecans, and organic raisins)
HAVE YOU TRIED OUR GRANOLA LATELY? Choose from: 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).
Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Hoophouse offerings – Tim has been working hard in the hoophouses.
Yes, he has planted an additional hoophouse for winter greens!
Limited greens from the hoophouse and outside garden. Come early if
you can. Swiss chard, kale, lettuce mix and more…
FARM FRESH EGGS FROM OUR HAPPY HENS!!
BAKERY OFFERINGS
Happy Fall to all. We will be offering some delicious fall baked
goods this week. Just a reminder we use organic butter, whole wheat
flour, organic evap. cane juice, sucanat, organic chocolate, veggies,
organic eggs, and organic cheese in our various baked goods. We like
to use the freshest ingredients!
Quiches made with our fresh greens and organic cheese.
All Breakfast Cookie Varieties
Morning Glory, Whole Wheat Berry Muffins, Apple Bread, Pumpkin Bread and more..
Try out the Pumpkin Bread it is really Delicious!! It is made with or
without walnuts.
Gluten Free– Orange almond Chocolate Brownies. These are awesome.
Apple Muffins and Quiches,.
New! Apple Pies made regular and Gluten Free
New! Butternut squash galettes. A savory tart with roasted squash,
organic cheddar, and herbs.
Hope to see you at market!
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We take PROJECT FRESH coupons as well as credit cards at Sweetwater Market!
VEGGIES ~ We will have limited summer crops: Sweet peppers, hot peppers, tomatoes, basil, summer squash, beans; Beets, Celery, Cabbage, Garlic, Potatoes; Broccoli, Kale and Chard ~~ EAT MORE KALE stickers Rosemary and Parsley.
BEEF ~ Our steers and cows are on pasture, and happy!
SALE: Short Ribs $1 off per lb.
- We have lean Ground Beef!
- Chuck, Arm & English Roasts
- Bone-In T-Bone, Porterhouse and Rib Steaks
- Boneless Sirloin and Tenderloin Steaks
- Swiss Steak
- Stew Meat & Short Ribs
- Liver, Heart and Tongue
- Soup Bones
SALE: 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!
Creswick Farms of Ravenna
Pasture Raised, Antibiotic & Hormone Free, Artisanal Meats
BEEF
Steaks: Flank, Top Sirloin.
Ground Beef in 1 lb. packages
Ground Beef patties
CHICKEN
Apple Smoked Chicken Halves. $6.95lb
Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless.
Chicken Leg Quarters
Chicken Deli Lunch Slices
Ground chicken
PORK
Pork Tenderloin
Boneless Pork Chops
We now offer Breakfast Sausage 3 ways: Patties, Links and Bulk 1# pkg!
Bacon: Choose from Hickory or Apple Smoked.
SPECIALTY SAUSAGES & MEATS
Garlic Kielbasa
Oberon Brats
Two Deli Lunchmeat choices: Chicken Deli & Ham Deli!
Snack Sticks
Chorizo 1/2lb pkg
EGGS No soy in chicken feed. Large. $3.50 a dozen. Jumbo or medium by pre-order only.
PRE-ORDERS. Sign up to be on the Pre Order reminder list here: dijaan1@charter.net or at the market. On Sunday you will receive a reminder and you’ll have until 9am Tuesday to put your order in. Once placed, all you have to do is come to the market anytime on Saturday and pick it up!
Last but not least
Double Up Food Bucks-Only Eight (8) Markets Left!
The last day we can distribute DUFB tokens is November 24. The last day you can use them at our market is December 1. Until then….For new Bridge Card customers we still have a special gift bag that includes a market tote, Kid Approved Cookbook, cutting board, veggie scrubber, and a $5.00 Sweetwater Gift Card to spend on anything at the market!
Thanks to a grant received from the Fair Food Network and others, Sweetwater will be offering Double Up Food Bucks to anyone using a Bridge Card at our market from June 2nd through November. Here is how it works: http://sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/ffn_dufb-2012-faq-customer.pdf
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 Double Up Foods Bucks 2012!