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Happy Labor Day Weekend! Sweetwater What’s New at the Market for Saturday September 6th!

Posted on September 4, 2015 by dijaan

Happy Labor Day Weekend! Hope our hard working farmers get a chance to rest too!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, September 5th, 2015, 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!
Facebook Fans: If you LIKE us, please SHARE us with your friends!
Find us here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

Labor Day Weekend Specials!
Everything you need for the grill! Back to School Healthy Snacks!

Attending this week’s market:

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
This week we are offering
CANTALOUPE
TOMATOES
ZEN’S CHERRY TOMATOES
CANNING TOMATOES (pre-order to ensure you get some)
SWEET PEPPERS
HOT PEPPERS
POBLANO PEPPERS (perfect for stuffing)
KALE
COLLARDS
CHARD
TURNIP GREENS
SPROUTING BROCCOLI
GREEN BEANS (green, wax, and purple) this is the last week we’ll have them
BEETS
CELERY
SLICING CUCUMBERS
PICKLING CUCUMBERS
CARROTS
FRESH HERBS (inclusing parsley, rosemary, thyme, basil, dill, lemongrass, sage)
PEACH JAM (made with Mund Farm’s delicious peaches and local honey)
CUT FLOWERS
DRIED CULINARY HERBS
DRIED HOT PEPPERS (cayenne and chipolte)
BROTH BAGS
HERBAL TEAS-all our teas are made exclusively with herbs hand picked and blended right here on our farm.
*SWEET SUMMER TEA
*CHAMOMILE
*NOURISH
*LOVELY LEMON
HERBAL SALVES
HERBAL LIP BALMS
LOVE

1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535

Little Red Organics of Freesoil
This week we’ll have:
Dragon Tongue Beans
Green Beans
Cut Flowers
Sunflowers?
Tomatoes, cherry, red, heirloom
Potatoes, red, white, yellow
Garlic – Music and German Red
Scallions
Bulb Onions
Green Peppers
Arugula
Leaf Lettuce (limited)
Cilantro
Dill
Fennel
Parsley
Basil
Beets
Carrots
Broccoli
Summer Squash and Zuchs
Romanesco Cauliflower – for sure this week!
Bulk pre-ordering for canning/freezing
Basil – 1# case
Garlic – 3# case
Tomatoes – 10-30# cases
Summer Squash and Zuchs – 5 or 10# case
Broccoli – 10# case – $20
Seed Garlic – Available Next week locally, on Etsy, and Amazon.com!
email, call or text 765-490-2703 or info@littleredorganics.com
Sign up for our newsletter: http://www.littleredorganics.com/about-little-red-organics/

Blackbird Farms of Coopersville
Greg Dunne honed his farming skills at Trillium Haven, serving there as farm manager for five years. He then purchased a conventional farm in Coopersville and for the past three years has been transforming it.
This week Greg will be bringing:
kale
collard greens
bok choi
komatsuna
mini-cabbages
scallions
beans
heirloom tomatoes
red tomatoes
mini-roma tomatoes
multi-colored cherry tomato blend
carrots
beets
potatoes
onions
shallots
garlic
zinnias

Crowfeather Farm of Hesperia
We’ll have our usual assortment of tasty salad greens and garlic.

Cultured Love of Grand Rapids
Cultured Love is “making good food possible”, producing probiotic-laden, nutritious foods that are not only beneficial for you, but also add amazing flavor, texture, and beauty to any meal.
Curryosity – Cabbage, Salt, Carrot, Green Onion, Curry, Cumin, Paprika
Root for Ginger – Cabbage, Salt, Carrot, Radish, Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes
Add those to our current lineup of specialty kraut products — traditional sauerkraut with caraway, dill kraut, and spicy kraut — are naturally fermented and nutritious, hand-crafted in Grand Rapids.
http://www.culturedlove.com/about/
https://www.facebook.com/culturedlovellc/timeline

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Taste the difference in 100% Grass Fed Beef!
Our cows are on pasture as much as weather allows, then supplemented with our own farm grown baleage.
We have quarters and halves of our 100% grass fed beef available now! See me at market, or call
New! Beginning next week we will have ground beef burger patties available!
Ground beef $6.50
Roast $6
T-Bone $12.
Tenderloin $13 OUT
Sirloin $9
Rib steak $12 OUT
NY Strip $13
Oxtail $5.50
Short ribs $6.50
Round steak $5.75
Liver $4.00
Tongue $5.50
Soup bones $2
Hanging half 3.75 pre order call us
Poultry
All poultry is free range, fed certified organic feed.
Chicken eggs $5.00
Duck eggs $8
Broiler chickens $4 lb SOLD OUT, Taking Pre-Orders now for Labor Day delivery!
Turkeys $4 lb SOLD OUT, Taking Pre-Orders, ask about date.
Ducks , guineas, geese: ask for availability
Honey
12 oz bear 4
1 lb jar raw 5.25
2 lb bottle 9
4 lb pail raw 17
5 lb jug 20

Funny Farm of Grant
We accept WIC Project Fresh Coupons!
This week we will bring:
Watermelons, yellow and red seeded!
Cherry tomatoes, lots of colors!
New Potatoes!
Okra!
Kohlrabi. giant size for easy use
Rutabaga
Scallions
Sweet white onions, young
Rainbow Carrots
Broccoli

Limited amts of these next five items
Cucumbers
Pickles
Zucchini
Yellow squash
Patty pan squash

Ass’t Kale, many new varieties
Sweet basil
Lemon Basil, great for tea or flavoring water.
Globe Basil, drying or fresh
Curly parsley
Italian Flat leaf parsley

Eggs from our mixed flock
Dried Shiitake mushrooms, fresh is available
Hickory Smoked Pink Himalayan Salt
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Veggies for sale this week: Large & Medium onions, Large Luscious Tomatoes! Beets with Greens, Japanese Cucumbers; Sweet Peppers & Eggplant. Broccoli?
GRASS FED BEEF! SALE! Short Ribs $3 per lb.
Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234 by Friday 6pm to place advance orders.
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, Rib Eye, TBone, NY Strip, Rib Steak, Sirloin, Cubed Steak
Braising Beef ~ Round Steaks; Stew Meat, Kabob Beef, Skirt Steak
Roasts ~ Chuck, English, Arm, Rolled Rump; Brisket
Lean Ground Beef, BEEF PATTIES & GROUND SIRLOIN!
Short Ribs ~ One of the most flavorful cuts. Google some recipes!
SOUP BONES! Back in stock.
Heart and Liver
BEEF TALLOW – $1 per lb. or trade with us!
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.
Earthscape / Full Circle Farm
Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI 49421
231-861-2234
We will not be at Market this Saturday. We do have beef, coffee and vegetables available at The Farm. Call to pick up an order or visit the gardens and animals. We have SWEET CORN for sale by the dozens. It’s delicious, and prime for freezing as well as eating!
See you next week.

Earthscape / Full Circle Farm
Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI 49421
231-861-2234

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery—
Hear ye!  Hear ye! We will be baking for the coming weekend of 9/5 but we will NOT be baking for the following weekend of  9/12—so stock up this coming weekend if you are able!  Our bread freezes beautifully…  This is an unusual time of year for us to take a little break but we have some building projects pressing down upon us (including the installation of 4 new solar panels to power our bakery refrigerators), and we want to be sure to tackle them while the weather is still good.  So we will see you this weekend of 9/5 and we will see you again on 9/19.  Feel free to place an order for either of these weekends.
Also, if you haven’t yet tried the Big Country loaf, I encourage you just to go ahead and order one!  We are making just 20 of these each week and they move fast… This loaf weighs around 2 pounds and is amazingly supple and moist even after several days.  It’s flavor is rich and wheaty—with just a hint of rye.  It’s come to be one of our everyday breads—a favorite for slicing thick and eating with soup or for loading up with tomatoes! We are honored to bake for you and your family!  Because small good things matter.
OUR TEN WEEKLY VARIETIES
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $6.00
Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $6.00
Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.50
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $6.00
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $7.00
Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $7.00
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.75
100% Whole grain Kamut: A heritage grain with a golden hue.   Distinct and moist with a flavor similar to corn.  A non-hybridized cousin to modern wheat. $7.00
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00
Pilgrim Rye: A German-style rye made with cracked rye berries and OG Spelt Flour.  (No wheat flour except for what is in the levain starter).  Slice it thin to enjoy this dark and hearty loaf.  $7.00 a loaf
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE
Big Country:  Made with germ-restored wheat flour and Michigan-grown rye, this 2 pound loaf is sumptuously supple and earthy.  Perfect pick for a crowd.  $7.50
Cobmoosa Onion Rye (Caramelized Michigan onions, OG Michigan rye flour, and a hint of caraway) $6.00
Chili Cheddar   Locally-grown jalapenos peppers (by our friends at MAPLE MOON FARM), coupled with tangy cheddar cheese makes for great flavor that bites back!  Fresh or toasted, we love it with fried eggs or a bowl of any kind of chili. $8.00
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
Hilltoppers Cookies– Molasses Ginger cookies…  A 4oz cookie sweetened with blackstrap molasses and bits of candied ginger.  $2.50 each
Pecan Maple Oaties:  Made with OG rolled oats, real Michigan Maple Syrup, Pecans, and organic raisins 2.50 each.
Whangdangdoodlers: Chunks of Valrhona dark chocolate, OG walnuts, and real OG butter make this a cookie you’ll never forget.  $2.50 each
Our delicious scones are $2.50 each.
They are all made with organic butter, organic cream, and fresh local eggs!
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Simply Currant Scones
Lovely Lemon Scones
MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, 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

CHICKEN
Whole
$4.00/lb
Drums
$5.00/lb
Wings
$4.00/lb
Backs
$2.00/lb
Necks
$2.00/lb
Feet
$2.00/lb
SMOKED PORK
Smoked Hock
$4.00/lb
Bacon
$8.50/lb
Jowl Bacon
$8.00/lb
Cottage Bacon
$8.00/lb
Ham
$7.50/lb
Pit Ham (Sliced Lunchmeat)
$8.00/lb
Smoked Loin
$9.00/lb
Canadian Bacon
$5.00/pkg (1/2lb packages)
PORK
Sausage (Italian and Breakfast)
$6.00/lb
Ground Pork
$6.00/lb
Bulk Sausage (not links) or Ground Pork (10 +lbs)
$5.50/lb
Sausage Links
$8.00/lb
Boneless Pork Chops
$7.50/lb
Pork Steak
$6.50/lb
Boston Butt
$6.50/lb
Cutlets
$7.50/lb
Loin
$7.50/lb
Spare Ribs
$5.00/lb
Baby Back Ribs
$9.00/lb
Tenderloin
$12.00/lb
Bones
$1.00/lb
Head
$5.00/each
Fresh Hocks
$3.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$4.00/lb
Lard
$4.00/lb

BEEF
Hamburger (out of stock)
$5.75/lb
Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs (out of stock)
$5.25/lb
Ground Sirloin (out of stock)
$6.50/lb
1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)
$8.50/each
Cube Steak
$6.50/lb
Rib Steak, Kabobs
$8.00/lb
Brisket, Chuck Roast, English Roast, Cube Steak, Stew Meat
$6.50/lb
Skirt, Sirloin, Flat Iron
$11.00/lb
Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin
$13.00/lb
Liver, Short Ribs
$4.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Heart, Kidney
$2.00/lb

LAMB
Ground
$10.00/lb
Stew Meat
$10.00/lb
Leg Roast
$13.00/lb
Boneless Leg
$14.00/lb
Steaks, Spare Ribs
$11.00/lb
Chops
$13.00/lb
Rack
$15.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$6.00/lb

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
Soaking in Epsom Salts (Pure Magnesium!) not only feels wonderful but is SO good for you! I’ll be bringing some super cute Flower Pots filled with Peppermint and Lavender Bath Salts with a “Flower” Bath Fizz planted in them! A great gift for someone who needs a little encouragement and pampering! 🙂 $15 for the large, $9 for the small

BONUS: Fall is in the air and will be here soon! I have a gorgeous blend of Orange, Cloves, Cedarwood & Cinnamon Essential Oils to scent your home for the upcoming holidays! With every purchase of this blend called “Autumn Leaves” ($9) you’ll receive a FREE Oil Burner while supplies last! Start enjoying this non toxic, beautiful aroma in your home this week!

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 Unscented (All-in-One shampoo & body bar)
Foaming Hand Soap: Peppermint or Citrus (Orange & Grapefruit)
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Hydrating Lotion
Peppermint Toothpaste
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)
Relaxing Pillow Mist
Heated Rice Bags: Peppermint, Lavender, Orange or Unscented
Insect Repellent (For people and pets)

$1 off! Did you know that when you bring me your bottles of Freeze, Body Wash, Pillow Mist or Insect Repellent I will refill them at the market for $1 off the price! Good for you and the planet!

Samples of Tuscany Perfume, Body Butter, Healing Clay, Cool Vapor Rub, Freeze Spray, Lemon Sugar Scrub, Hydrating Lotion and Peppermint Toothpaste are available for you to try.

Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, artificial ingredients or preservatives 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!

Vendors not attending this week:

The Roaring Mouse of Hart
Happy Labor Day! We will be out of town this weekend, but we will be back next Saturday. Check out our list on our Facebook page to pre-order coffee, chocolate, or tea. www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee

Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
We will be at market ONLY the last Saturday of the month. Hope to see you this week, thank you!

Scholl Farm of Montague
We will not be at market this Saturday but there are U-Pick raspberries at Scholl Farm! Folks can find a map and directions at www.schollfarms.com. $4.00/pint. U-Pick will continue until the season ends.
Grandsons Gardens of West Olive
Shady Side Farm of Holland
Bonao Cacao of Muskegon
Liberty Family Farm and Bakery of Hart
We are taking a break away from the markets until after Labor Day. See you soon!

Sweetwater What’s New at the Market for Saturday August 29th!

Posted on August 28, 2015 by dijaan

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, August 29th, 2015, 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!
Facebook Fans: If you LIKE us, please SHARE us with your friends!
Find us here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

Hey Kids!
Stop by the GREEN INFO TENT this Saturday with a clean used T-Shirt and we’ll show you how to make your own sew-free market bag! Donate it to the Bag Loan Box and
Earn a Market Buck to spend at the market!

Attending this week’s market:

KALE
COLLARDS
CHARD

SPROUTING BROCCOLI
GREEN BEANS (green, wax, and purple)
BEETS
CELERY
SLICING CUCUMBERS
PICKLING CUCUMBERS
SCALLIONS

CILANTRO
DILL (both leaf and flowering stalks)
PARSLEY
THYME
ROSEMARY
SAGE

PEACH JAM (made with Mund Farm’s delicious peaches and local honey)
CUT FLOWERS
DRIED CULINARY HERBS
DRIED HOT PEPPERS (cayenne and chipolte)
BROTH BAGS

HERBAL TEAS-all our teas are made exclusively with herbs hand picked and blended right here on our farm.
*SWEET SUMMER TEA
*CHAMOMILE
*NOURISH
*LOVELY LEMON
HERBAL SALVES
HERBAL LIP BALMS
LOVE
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535

Little Red Organics of Freesoil
Holy cup of tea – what happened to summer? These chilly, grey days have us feeling disconcerted, and in need of a nice warm sweater. Although the cool temps slow the ripening of tomatoes, cucumbers, etc., the radishes, herbs and broccoli are looking fantastic with a little break from summer’s heat.
This week we’ll have:
Dragon Tongue Beans
Green Beans
Cut Flowers
Sunflowers?
Tomatoes, cherry, red, heirloom
Potatoes, red, white, yellow
Garlic – Music and German Red
Scallions
Bulb Onions
Green Peppers
Arugula
Leaf Lettuce (limited)
Cilantro
Dill
Fennel
Parsley
Basil
Beets
Carrots
Broccoli
Summer Squash and Zuchs
Romanesco Cauliflower – for sure this week!
Bulk pre-ordering for canning/freezing
Basil – 1# case
Garlic – 3# case
Tomatoes – 10-30# cases
Summer Squash and Zuchs – 5 or 10# case
Broccoli – 10# case – $20
Seed Garlic – Available Next week locally, on Etsy, and Amazon.com!
email, call or text 765-490-2703 or info@littleredorganics.com
Sign up for our newsletter: http://www.littleredorganics.com/about-little-red-organics/

Crowfeather Farm of Hesperia
We’ll have our usual assortment of tasty salad greens and garlic.

Bloom Ferments of Grand Rapids
KOMBUCHA!
I will be at the market this weekend with bottles of ginger and lavender hibiscus for $4. This will be my last market, and I am not sure if Bloom will be sending someone to replace me. I’m trying! Sweetwater is the best market ever, and the customers and other vendors are amazing. Bloom has done so well here and we really appreciate it.

The Roaring Mouse of Hart
This cooler weather is perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee or tea! Either way you like it, we have you covered! Every week we have 4-6 varieties of freshly roasted coffee, and 5+ varieties of loose leaf tea. We also have some amazing fair-trade organic chocolate barks, and chocolate covered coffee beans! We can only bring a few varieties of our chocolates to the market each week, so be sure to check out our list on Facebook and pre-order if there is something specific you want.

We are not planning to attend market on Saturday Sept 5 for Labor Day Weekend, so stock up this week!

Featured coffee of the week! This week we are featuring our Guatemala Antigua FTO. This is a delicious light-medium roast, with a full creamy body, and a mild acidity. The aroma is floral, and the flavor is complex, with layers of baking spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.

We will also plan to bring our Ethiopia Amaro Gayo, Guatemala FTO, Papua New Guinea FTO, Colombia FTO, and Sumatra Decaf.

As always, we sell our coffee by the ounce so you can get the perfect amount to use while it is the freshest. We also have gift certificates; the perfect gift for a coffee lover!
Come taste the fresh difference! Coffee is seasonal, so expect some variety. We try not to roast too much extra in order to keep the coffee fresh every week.

Our list has gotten too long to include here, so check out our Facebook page for the full list of what we have available.

Email us to order in advance, and we will have it bagged up and ready for you. Advance orders will ensure that we don’t run out of your favorite coffee before you get there, and speed up your shopping if you are in a hurry!

Bonao Cacao of Muskegon
This Bonao cacao is raw, organic and carefully hand picked to insure premium quality. The farm located in the Dominican Republic uses earth friendly practices and even holds “The cacao experience” where people can come see the farm, learn and have fun participating in the farming! Cocoa comes from the cacao tree and then is roasted and processed to make the powder and chocolates everyone loves. However, during this process many of the nutrients and antioxidants are lost. Cacao is the same as cocoa but in a raw form, allowing the beans to stay in it’s natural state to give you the best benefits possible. Come check us out this Saturday for a sample of the bean itself and to learn more! We have beans, powder, nibs, butter and tasty healthy chocolates! We look forward to seeing everybody Saturday!

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery—
Every Sunday morning we eat French Toast on Annie’s Raisin Spice. And every Sunday morning I say to Charlie, “if we ever open a café THIS is going to be a breakfast hit!” That is not to say we have imminent plans for opening a café—but it is to say that Annie’s Raisin Spice makes AMAZING French toast—the best I’ve ever had. I look forward to this breakfast treat every week and savor each bite!

We are honored to bake for you and your family!  Because small good things matter.
OUR TEN WEEKLY VARIETIES
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $6.00
Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $6.00
Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.50
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $6.00
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $7.00
Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $7.00
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.75
100% Whole grain Kamut: A heritage grain with a golden hue.   Distinct and moist with a flavor similar to corn.  A non-hybridized cousin to modern wheat. $7.00
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00
Pilgrim Rye: A German-style rye made with cracked rye berries and OG Spelt Flour.  (No wheat flour except for what is in the levain starter).  Slice it thin to enjoy this dark and hearty loaf.  $7.00 a loaf
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE
Big Country:  Made with germ-restored wheat flour and Michigan-grown rye, this 2 pound loaf is sumptuously supple and earthy.  Perfect pick for a crowd.  $7.50
Cheddar Peppercorn: Smooth Vermont Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper.  Price $8.00
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.
Rustic Baguette  Our interpretation of the classic French baguette.  An excellent partner for your favorite cheese or spread.  They also just look beautiful sticking out the top of a shopping bag!  Price $3.00
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
Expedition Cookies:  The kitchen sink including bits of chocolate, coconut, and raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour.   $2.50 each
Treehuggers: The one and only quarter pound peanut-buttery original with OG dark chocolate chips.  Sweetened with local maple and honey. Vegan. $2.50 each
Hilltoppers Cookies– Molasses Ginger cookies…  A 4oz cookie sweetened with blackstrap molasses and bits of candied ginger.  $2.50 each
Our delicious scones are $2.50 each.
They are all made with organic butter, organic cream, and fresh local eggs!
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
                Pecan Date Scones
                Blueberry Scones
MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, 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

Shady Side Farm of Holland
NOTE: I will not be at market next Saturday, September 5, so please stock up this week for your Labor Day festivities. This week I will have along our certified organic beans, all harvested last fall, in the following varieties:
Black Turtle – Common black bean with a thick skin and a meaty texture. We’ve got a lot of these beans left, so they are discounted $1 a pound while supplies last.
Black Valentine – Taste 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. We’ve got a lot of these beans left, so they are discounted $2 a pound while supplies last.
Marrow – (Almost gone) Plump, soft white beans that soak up the flavors of whatever you cook them with.
October – (Almost gone) Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili.
Painted Lady – (Almost gone) Slightly sweet bean, smooth, creamy texture, good in everything.
Pinto – (Almost gone) Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking.
Zebra – (Almost gone) Smooth, creamy texture, full-bodied flavor, good all-purpose bean.
Please let us know ahead of time if you’d like to order 5# bags of any one variety, so that we can pre-bag those and bring them along.
In addition, we offer Grassfield Farms organic raw aged cheeses in the following flavors:
NEW! Smoked Gouda – I’ll have samples along. Sounds delicious!
Aged Cheddar – You asked, and we listened! A sharp cheddar, aged a year. Award-winning!
Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.
Crofters – This delicious cheese is aged 1 year with a medium sharp taste. The texture is dry and crumbly. Very similar to Parmesan.
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.
Cheese Sticks – Want to try some cheese, but don’t need a whole 8 ounces? We’ll have a few cheese sticks along each week, in a variety of cheese types, for $2 each.
I’ll also bring along some hand-dyed yarn for fall/winter knitting projects. This wool or wool/nylon blend yarn is from our sheep, hand-dyed by us. Stop by and see what we’ve got!
Lona
Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

Limited amts of these next five items
Cucumbers
Pickles
Zucchini
Yellow squash
Patty pan squash

Ass’t Kale, many new varieties
Sweet basil
Lemon Basil, great for tea or flavoring water.
Globe Basil, drying or fresh
Curly parsley
Italian Flat leaf parsley

Eggs from our mixed flock
Dried Shiitake mushrooms, fresh is available
Hickory Smoked Pink Himalayan Salt
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt

Grandsons Gardens of West Olive
Russ will have:
Sweet Corn
Arugula
Raspberries
Rainbow Carrots
Beets
Heirloom Tomatoes (Available in Canning Quantities)
Potatoes (Fingerlings, Blues, Reds)
Onions
Shallots
Okra

Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
We’ll be bringing our Sweet Corn, Incredible, and usual assortment of fresh and aged Chevre’s this Saturday!
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.
We will be at market ONLY the last Saturday of the month. Hope to see you this week, thank you!

Scholl Farm of Montague
We’ll have our Incredible Sweet Corn (that’s actually the name!) and our pastured, gmo-free whole frozen chicken.

LAMB
Ground
$10.00/lb
Stew Meat
$10.00/lb
Leg Roast
$13.00/lb
Boneless Leg
$14.00/lb
Steaks, Spare Ribs
$11.00/lb
Chops
$13.00/lb
Rack
$15.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$6.00/lb

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
The news this week said they’ve found the West Nile Virus in mosquitos! It’s not to late to pick up your safe and effective Insect Repellant! With a generous amount of 9 Essential Oils it repels ticks, fleas, flies & those nasty mosquitos! Safe for children, pets and adults alike! $8

$1 off! Did you know that when you bring me your bottles of Freeze, Body Wash, Pillow Mist or Insect Repellent I will refill them at the market for $1 off the price! Good for you and the planet!

Samples of Tuscany Perfume, Body Butter, Healing Clay, Cool Vapor Rub, Freeze Spray, Lemon Sugar Scrub, Hydrating Lotion and Peppermint Toothpaste are available for you to try.

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Vendors not attending this week:
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will not be at Market this Saturday. We do have beef, coffee and vegetables available at The Farm. Call to pick up an order or visit the gardens and animals. We have SWEET CORN for sale by the dozens. It’s delicious, and prime for freezing as well as eating!
See you next week.

Earthscape / Full Circle Farm
Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI 49421
231-861-2234

www.earthscapefarm.blogspot.com

Liberty Family Farm and Bakery of Hart
We are taking a break away from the markets unt

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Sweetwater What’s New at the Market for Saturday August 22nd

Posted on August 21, 2015 by dijaan

Heirloom Tomato Tasting Time!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, August 22nd, 2015, 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!
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Heirloom Tomato Tasting Time!
Stop by the GREEN INFO TENT this Saturday and taste the subtle delicious differences in different Heirloom Tomatoes!

Attending this week’s market:

New Vendor!
Blackbird Farms of Coopersville
We welcome Greg Dunn of Blackbird Farms! Greg honed his farming skills at Trillium Haven, serving there as farm manager for five years. He then purchased a conventional farm in Coopersville and for the past three years has been transforming it. In his words: “To say it straight, Blackbird Farms grows food for people. Good, honest food, grown using only natural and sustainable practices. More specifically, we grow over a hundred varieties of vegetables on our sixteen-acre farm just north of Coopersville, Michigan. We are surely fresh and local, but, deeper than these buzzwords, the heart of what we do is health. We trust that our calling is to care for green, growing things in a manner that generates health in the soil, in the environment, in human bodies, and in communities ecological, social, and cultural. Finally, we strive to do this work with a sense of hospitality, delight, and gratitude. So, in other words: Welcome. Enjoy. Thank you!”
This week Blackbird Farm will plan to bring heirloom tomatoes, multi-color cherry tomatoes, green beans, mini-cabbages, carrots, beets, potatoes, onions, and garlic, as well as all manner of cut flowers.

Bonao Cacao of Muskegon
Welcome Michael and Nicole Muenstermann! They will join us Saturday to introduce an amazing super-food, bursting with antioxidants…Raw organic cacao! “Our passion for chocolate led us to discover a small family farm in a city named Bonao in the Dominican Republic. This Bonao cacao is raw, organic and carefully hand picked to insure premium quality. The farm uses earth friendly practices and even holds “The cacao experience” where people can come see the farm, learn and have fun participating in the farming! Cocoa comes from the cacao tree and then is roasted and processed to make the powder and chocolates everyone loves. However, during this process many of the nutrients and antioxidants are lost. Cacao is the same as cocoa but in a raw form, allowing the beans to stay in it’s natural state to give you the best benefits possible. Come check us out this Saturday for a sample of the bean itself and to learn more! We have beans, powder, nibs, butter and tasty healthy chocolates! We look forward to seeing everybody Saturday!”

Wind Dancer Farm of West Olive
Erin reports that the heat early in the week slowed harvest considerably and they will not be attending market this week. Stay posted – they’ll be back soon!

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
This week we are offering
TOMATOES
ZEN’S CHERRY TOMATOES
CANNING TOMATOES (pre-order to ensure you get some)
SWEET PEPPERS
HOT PEPPERS
POBLANO PEPPERS (perfect for stuffing)
HEAD LETTUCE
KALE
COLLARDS
CABBAGE
CHARD
SPROUTING BROCCOLI
GREEN BEANS (green, wax, and purple)
BEETS
CELERY
CUCUMBERS
PICKLES
SCALLIONS
CILANTRO
DILL (both leaf and flowering stalks)
PARSLEY
THYME
ROSEMARY
SAGE
RASPBERRY JAM
EGGS
CUT FLOWERS
DRIED CULINARY HERBS
DRIED HOT PEPPERS (cayenne and chipolte)
BROTH BAGS
HERBAL TEAS-all our teas are made exclusively with herbs hand picked and blended right here on our farm.
*SWEET SUMMER TEA
*CHAMOMILE
*NOURISH
*LOVELY LEMON -BACK IN SEASON!!
HERBAL SALVES
HERBAL LIP BALMS
LOVE
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535

Little Red Organics of Freesoil
Dragon Tongue Beans
Green Beans
Cut Flowers
Sunflowers
Tomatoes, cherry, red, heirloom
Potatoes
Last of the Fingerlings
Garlic
Scallions
Green Peppers
Arugula
Leaf Lettuce
Cilantro
Dill
Parsley
Basil
Beets
Carrots
Broccoli
Summer Squash and Zuchs
Romanesco Cauliflower?

Bulk pre-ordering for canning/freezing
Basil – 1# case
Garlic – 3# case
Tomatoes – 10-30# cases
Summer Squash and Zuchs – 5 or 10# case
Green Beans – 5 or 10# case

Liberty Family Farm and Bakery of Hart
Hoop house offerings–
Heirloom tomatoes!!
Grass fed Lamb
Limited cuts available
Pastured Chicken
A fresh batch processed. All cuts available.
Bakery Offerings
The Ultimate Breakfast Cookies- Reg. and GFree
Fresh Quiche- Reg and Gluten Free
Blueberry Lemon Bread
French Bread
Challah Bread
Paleo Breakfast Cookies
Zucchini Bread and more
Looking forward to the Market. See you there!

Bloom Ferments of Grand Rapids
KOMBUCHA!
Bloom will be at the market with bottles of ginger and lavender-hibiscus for $4. Please remember to bring back your bottles. I will only be at the market a couple more times, and I’m not sure if Bloom will be able to send anyone else out here.
(I am teaching another class, this time Thursday, September 3rd from 6-7:30pm at
McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm in Muskegon. Sign up at Sweetwater, or by calling 989.439.0352, or emailing happytummyferments@gmail.com $15 or $25 for 2).

The Roaring Mouse of Hart
Taste of Central America!!! This week we will be offering samples of 5 different Central American coffees, including 4 from Guatemala. Taste for yourself what a difference there can be among coffees from the same geographic location.
Cool down with iced tea! We will be brewing up a lightly sweetened iced tea again this week. Perfect for these summer days!
Chocolate and Espresso!!! We are excited to announce our newest addition! We have partnered with Confections With Convictions in Kalamazoo to bring a variety of delicious chocolate barks. All of their chocolates are fair trade and organic, and many of their ingredients are sourced locally. We will be bringing a variety of their dark and milk chocolate barks including a dark chocolate espresso bark made with our own beans! We are also offering faux Espresso shots as well as our brewed coffee. Stop by our table to see a demonstration of the unique Aeropress and taste the powerful results.
Guatemalan coffee Week! This week we are doing something a little different. We are featuring not one, but four amazing coffees! Our standard Guatemala FTO will be joined by three others, each a little different. Check out our Facebook page to learn more about our Coffee of the Week program.
Also in the roaster this week:
Don Oscar Omar Honduras, Decaffeinated Sumatra FTO
If there is a specific coffee you want, which is not listed here, please email us and we will make a special roast if possible.
Our Fair Trade Organic Tea selection: Gunpowder Green, Jasmine Green, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, and Fancy Darjeeling. More coming soon!
We will pick a few chocolates to bring, so if there is something specific you want please pre-order from our list here.
Dark Chocolate covered Espresso Beans! We plan to have a limited quantity available this week!
Dark Chocolate bark: Espresso Bean; Espresso Bean w/MI cherries; Salted almonds, MI cherries, toasted cacao nibs; Pecans, candied orange peel, dried cranberries; Peanuts, sea salt, chocolate covered cacao nibs; MI cherries and blueberries; 68% Dark chocolate w/ Kosher salt
Milk Chocolate bark: MI cherries and blueberries; Salted peanuts and dried cranberries; Pecan toffee brittle; Espresso sea salt
As always, we sell our coffee by the ounce so you can get the perfect amount to use while it is the freshest. We also have gift certificates; the perfect gift for a coffee lover!
Come taste the fresh difference! Coffee is seasonal, so expect some variety. We try not to roast too much extra in order to keep the coffee fresh every week.
Email us to order in advance, and we will have it bagged up and ready for you. Advance orders will ensure that we don’t run out of your favorite coffee before you get there, and speed up your shopping if you are in a hurry!

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery—
Have you tried our newest, and largest loaf—the BIG COUNTRY?
This beautiful boule weighs in at right around 2 pounds…  Larger than any of our other loaves it’s the perfect pick if you’ve got a crowd to feed.  Made with an organic germ-restored wheat flour (a flour that’s got the germ and the endosperm–but no bran), and an organic Michigan-grown rye flour, this bread is sumptuously supple. You just won’t believe how moist and soft the crumb (the interior) stays for days and days.
Available at market this weekend: $7.50 for each whopping loaf.  (We sell half loaves too of course…)
OUR TEN WEEKLY VARIETIES
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $6.00
Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $6.00
Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.50
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $6.00
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $7.00
Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $7.00
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.75
100% Whole grain Kamut: A heritage grain with a golden hue.   Distinct and moist with a flavor similar to corn.  A non-hybridized cousin to modern wheat. $7.00
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00
Pilgrim Rye: A German-style rye made with cracked rye berries and OG Spelt Flour.  (No wheat flour except for what is in the levain starter).  Slice it thin to enjoy this dark and hearty loaf.  $7.00 a loaf
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE
Big Country:  Made with germ-restored wheat flour and Michigan-grown rye, this 2 pound loaf is sumptuously supple and earthy.  Perfect pick for a crowd.  $7.50
Chili Cheddar   Locally-grown jalapenos peppers (by our friends at MAPLE MOON FARM), coupled with tangy cheddar cheese makes for great flavor that bites back!  Fresh or toasted, we love it with fried eggs or a bowl of any kind of chili. $8.00
Honey Oat OG steel-cut oats and just a titch of honey make this better than a bowl of oats for breakfast!  Extremely moist and chewy… $6.50
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
Expedition Cookies:  The kitchen sink including bits of chocolate, coconut, and raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour.   $2.50 each
Treehuggers: The one and only quarter pound peanut-buttery original with OG dark chocolate chips.  Sweetened with local maple and honey. Vegan. $2.50 each
Hilltoppers Cookies– Molasses Ginger cookies…  A 4oz cookie sweetened with blackstrap molasses and bits of candied ginger.  $2.50 each
Our delicious scones are $2.50 each.
They are all made with organic butter, organic cream, and fresh local eggs!
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
                Pecan Date Scones
                Blueberry Scones
MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, 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

Shady Side Farm of Holland
This week we will be at market with our certified organic beans, all harvested last fall, in the following varieties:

Black Turtle – Common black bean with a thick skin and a meaty texture. We’ve got a lot of these beans left, so they are discounted $1 a pound while supplies last.
Black Valentine – Taste 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. We’ve got a lot of these beans left, so they are discounted $2 a pound while supplies last.
Marrow – (Almost gone) Plump, soft white beans that soak up the flavors of whatever you cook them with.
October – (Almost gone) Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili.
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet bean, smooth, creamy texture, good in everything.
Pinto – (Almost gone) Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking.
Zebra – (Almost gone) Smooth, creamy texture, full-bodied flavor, good all-purpose bean.
Please let us know ahead of time if you’d like to order 5# bags of any one variety, so that we can pre-bag those and bring them along.
In addition, we offer Grassfield Farms organic raw aged cheeses in the following flavors:
Aged Cheddar – You asked, and we listened! A sharp cheddar, aged a year. Award-winning!
Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.
Crofters – This delicious cheese is aged 1 year with a medium sharp taste. The texture is dry and crumbly. Very similar to Parmesan.
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.
Cheese Sticks – Want to try some cheese, but don’t need a whole 8 ounces? We’ll have a few cheese sticks along each week, in a variety of cheese types, for $2 each.

I’ll also bring along some hand-dyed yarn for fall/winter knitting projects. This wool or wool/nylon blend yarn is from our sheep, hand-dyed by us. Stop by and see what we’ve got!
Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Veggies for sale this week: Large onions, Kohlrabi, Large Luscious Tomatoes! Summer Squashes, Cucumbers and Pickles, DILL. Eggplant.

GRASS FED BEEF! STOCK UP ~~ WE WILL NOT BE AT MARKET NEXT SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH.
SALE: SOUP BONES $2/LB. SHORT RIBS $3/LB!
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, Rib Eye, TBone, NY Strip, Rib Steak, Sirloin, Cubed Steak
Braising Beef ~ Round Steaks; Stew Meat, Kabob Beef
Roasts ~ Chuck, English, Rolled Rump; Brisket
Lean Ground Beef
Short Ribs ~ One of the most flavorful cuts. Google some recipes! ON SALE THIS WEEK!
SOUP BONES! Back in stock. ON SALE THIS WEEK!
Heart and Liver
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.
Earthscape / Full Circle Farm
Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI 49421
231-861-2234

Limited amts of these next five items
Cucumbers
Pickles
Zucchini
Yellow squash
Patty pan squash

Ass’t Kale, many new varieties
Sweet basil
Lemon Basil, great for tea or flavoring water.
Globe Basil, drying or fresh
Curly parsley
Italian Flat leaf parsley

Eggs from our mixed flock
Dried Shiitake mushrooms, fresh is available
Hickory Smoked Pink Himalayan Salt
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt

CHICKEN
Whole
$4.00/lb
Thighs
$5.00/lb
Drums
$5.00/lb
Wings
$4.00/lb
Backs
$2.00/lb
Stewing Hens
$2.75/lb
Giblets
$2.00/lb
Necks
$2.00/lb
Feet
$2.00/lb
SMOKED PORK
Smoked Hock
$4.00/lb
Bacon
$8.50/lb
Jowl Bacon
$8.00/lb
Cottage Bacon
$8.00/lb
Ham
$7.50/lb
Pit Ham (Sliced Lunchmeat)
$8.00/lb
Smoked Loin
$9.00/lb
Canadian Bacon
$5.00/pkg (1/2lb packages)
PORK
Sausage (Italian and Breakfast)
$6.00/lb
Ground Pork
$6.00/lb
Bulk Sausage (not links) or Ground Pork (10 +lbs)
$5.50/lb
Sausage Links
$8.00/lb
Pork Chops
$6.50/lb
Boneless Pork Chops
$7.50/lb
Pork Steak
$6.50/lb
Boston Butt
$6.50/lb
Cutlets
$7.50/lb
Spare Ribs
$5.00/lb
Baby Back Ribs
$9.00/lb
Tenderloin
$12.00/lb
Bones
$1.00/lb
Head
$5.00/each
Fresh Hocks
$3.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$4.00/lb
Lard
$4.00/lb

BEEF
Hamburger
$5.75/lb
Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs
$5.25/lb
Ground Sirloin
$6.50/lb
1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)
$8.50/each
Cube Steak
$6.50/lb
Rib Steak, Kabobs
$8.00/lb
Brisket, Chuck Roast, English Roast, Cube Steak, Stew Meat
$6.50/lb
Skirt, Sirloin, Flat Iron
$11.00/lb
Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin
$13.00/lb
Liver, Short Ribs
$4.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Heart, Kidney
$2.00/lb

LAMB
Ground
$10.00/lb
Stew Meat
$10.00/lb
Leg Roast
$13.00/lb
Boneless Leg
$14.00/lb
Steaks, Spare Ribs
$11.00/lb
Chops
$13.00/lb
Rack
$15.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$6.00/lb

Five Oaks Farm of Montague
We will have eggs available, on pasture & fed certified organic feed.

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
Summer Sundresses and Tops I brought back from Texas, SO, SO beautiful!! Perfect for the beach, the boat or out to dinner! $24 for the Dresses, $16 for the Tops while they last!
BONUS this week only: Buy 4 packs of Bath Salts ($12) you’ll receive a Bath Fizz ($3 value) FREE!!! Soaking in Bath Salts (Epsom Salts which is pure Magnesium) is VERY good for you! It relaxes your muscles, fills your bloodstream with magnesium and helps you detox. The Bath Fizz will soften and scent the water, moisturize your skin and it’s fun to watch!
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 Unscented (All-in-One shampoo & body bar)
Foaming Hand Soap: Peppermint or Citrus (Orange & Grapefruit)
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Hydrating Lotion
Peppermint Toothpaste
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)
Relaxing Pillow Mist
Heated Rice Bags: Peppermint, Lavender, Orange or Unscented
Insect Repellent (For people and pets)
$1 off! Did you know that when you bring me your bottles of Freeze, Body Wash, Pillow Mist or Insect Repellent I will refill them at the market for $1 off the price! Good for you and the planet!
Samples of Tuscany Perfume, Body Butter, Healing Clay, Cool Vapor Rub, Freeze Spray, Lemon Sugar Scrub, Hydrating Lotion and Peppermint Toothpaste are available for you to try.

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Farms & Vendors not attending this week:

Grandsons Gardens of West Olive
Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
We will be at market ONLY the last Saturday of the month. Thank you!

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Sweetwater What’s New at the Market for Saturday August 15th

Posted on August 14, 2015 by dijaan

Celebrating 10 Years!
We can’t believe it ourselves, but Sweetwater is officially a decade old! We thought we’d celebrate by helping more people find out about our healthy, humane & homegrown farmers market!
Thanks so much to Lebeau Potgieter & Amelia Buche
for their generous help in making this billboard happen!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, August 15th, 2015, 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!
Facebook Fans: If you LIKE us, please SHARE us with your friends!
Find us here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

Attending this week’s market:

New Vendor!
Bonao Cacao of Muskegon

Welcome Michael and Nicole Muenstermann! They will join us Saturday to introduce an amazing super-food, bursting with antioxidants…Raw organic cacao! “Our passion for chocolate led us to discover a small family farm in a city named Bonao in the Dominican Republic. This Bonao cacao is raw, organic and carefully hand picked to insure premium quality. The farm uses earth friendly practices and even holds “The cacao experience” where people can come see the farm, learn and have fun participating in the farming! Cocoa comes from the cacao tree and then is roasted and processed to make the powder and chocolates everyone loves. However, during this process many of the nutrients and antioxidants are lost. Cacao is the same as cocoa but in a raw form, allowing the beans to stay in it’s natural state to give you the best benefits possible. Come check us out this Saturday for a sample of the bean itself and to learn more! We have beans, powder, nibs, butter and tasty healthy chocolates! We look forward to seeing everybody Saturday!”

Wind Dancer Farm of West Olive
Wind Dancer Farms will be bringing the Nelson variety this week. This will be one of your last chances to get Nelsons this year. We start picking Liberty next week. Ten pound boxes are $45. Quart containers are $7. Four quarts for $24.

Mund Farm of Rothbury
I will be bringing a whole new variety of Certified Organic Red Haven Peaches.

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
TOMATOES
ZEN’S CHERRY TOMATOES
CANNING TOMATOES (pre-order to ensure you get some)
SWEET PEPPERS
HOT PEPPERS
POBLANO PEPPERS (perfect for stuffing)
HEAD LETTUCE
KALE
COLLARDS
CABBAGE
CHARD
SPROUTING BROCCOLI
GREEN BEANS (green, wax, and purple)
BEETS
CELERY
CUCUMBERS
SCALLIONS
FRESH ONIONS
CILANTRO
DILL
PARSLEY
SWEET MARJORAM
THYME
ROSEMARY
SAGE
RASPBERRY JAM
EGGS
CUT FLOWERS
DRIED CULINARY HERBS
DRIED HOT PEPPERS (cayenne and chipolte)
BROTH BAGS
HERBAL TEAS-all our teas are made exclusively with herbs hand picked and blended right here on our farm.
*SWEET SUMMER TEA
*CHAMOMILE
*NOURISH
*LOVELY LEMON -BACK IN SEASON!!
HERBAL SALVES
HERBAL LIP BALMS
LOVE
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535

Little Red Organics of Freesoil
Tomatoes
Peppers
Cherry Tomatoes
Basil
Leaf lettuces
Arugula
Green beans
Broccoli
Carrots
Beets
Parsley
Kale
Cucumbers
Summer squash and zucchini
Pea and sunflower shoots
Sunflowers
Bouquets
Whole chickens

Bloom Ferments of Grand Rapids
KOMBUCHA!
Ginger bottles for $4.
64oz. Growlers of Lavender Hibiscus for $20.
I will have a keg of our new flavor, Jasmine. Cups are $3, or you can fill up your own jar.
Please bring back bottles.
Reminder: My class is Sunday, August 16th from 3-4:30pm at Lakeshore Yoga Center in Grand Haven. You can sign up at the market or by calling/ texting989.439.0352.

The Roaring Mouse of Hart
Illness has forced a cancellation this week – so sorry! We’ll be back at market on August 22^nd. Thanks!

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery—
Have you tried our newest, and largest loaf—the BIG COUNTRY?
This beautiful boule weighs in at right around 2 pounds…  Larger than any of our other loaves it’s the perfect pick if you’ve got a crowd to feed.  Made with an organic germ-restored wheat flour (a flour that’s got the germ and the endosperm–but no bran), and an organic Michigan-grown rye flour, this bread is sumptuously supple. You just won’t believe how moist and soft the crumb (the interior) stays for days and days.
Available at market this weekend: $7.50 for each whopping loaf.  (We sell half loaves too of course…)
OUR TEN WEEKLY VARIETIES
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $6.00
Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $6.00
Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.50
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $6.00
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $7.00
Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $7.00
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.75
100% Whole grain Kamut: A heritage grain with a golden hue.   Distinct and moist with a flavor similar to corn.  A non-hybridized cousin to modern wheat. $7.00
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00
Pilgrim Rye: A German-style rye made with cracked rye berries and OG Spelt Flour.  (No wheat flour except for what is in the levain starter).  Slice it thin to enjoy this dark and hearty loaf.  $7.00 a loaf
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE
Big Country:  Made with germ-restored wheat flour and Michigan-grown rye, this 2 pound loaf is sumptuously supple and earthy.  Perfect pick for a crowd.  $7.50
Cheddar Peppercorn: Smooth Vermont Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper.  Price $8.00
Pumpernickel Rye: A new twist on an old Eastern European standard.  OG Cracked Rye and Caraway seed in a dark, chewy loaf.  $6.00
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
Expedition Cookies:  The kitchen sink including bits of chocolate, coconut, and raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour.   $2.50 each
Treehuggers: The one and only quarter pound peanut-buttery original with OG dark chocolate chips.  Sweetened with local maple and honey. Vegan. $2.50 each
Hilltoppers Cookies– Molasses Ginger cookies…  A 4oz cookie sweetened with blackstrap molasses and bits of candied ginger.  $2.50 each
Our delicious scones are $2.50 each.
They are all made with organic butter, organic cream, and fresh local eggs!
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
                Pecan Date Scones
                Blueberry Scones
MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, 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

Shady Side Farm of Holland
This week we will be at market with our certified organic beans, all harvested last fall, in the following varieties:
Black Turtle – Common black bean with a thick skin and a meaty texture.
Black Valentine – Taste 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.
October – (Almost gone) Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili.
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet bean, smooth, creamy texture, good in everything.
Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking.
Zebra – (Almost gone) Smooth, creamy texture, full-bodied flavor, good all-purpose bean
Please let us know ahead of time if you’d like to order 5# bags of any one variety, so that we can pre-bag those and bring them along.
We will have our certified organic non-GMO corn along in three different options:
Whole Corn (for making masa) – 2# bags. Our stock is getting low, and we won’t harvest until October. Stock up if you are a regular user of corn.
Corn Meal – 2# bags. We took our whole corn down to Windmill Island in Holland and had them grind corn meal for us. This stoneground meal is fresh, fresh, fresh!
Fine Grits – 2# bags. This is more coarsely ground, and is suitable for grits or polenta. Also stoneground at Windmill Island in Holland and fresh, fresh, fresh!
In addition, we offer Grassfield Farms organic raw aged cheeses in the following flavors:
Aged Cheddar – You asked, and we listened! A sharp cheddar, aged a year. Award-winning!
Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.
Crofters – This delicious cheese is aged 1 year with a medium sharp taste. The texture is dry and crumbly. Very similar to Parmesan.
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.
Cheese Sticks – Want to try some cheese, but don’t need a whole 8 ounces? We’ll have a few cheese sticks along each week, in a variety of cheese types, for $2 each.
I’ll bring along some hand-dyed yarn for fall/winter knitting projects. This wool or wool/nylon blend yarn is from our sheep, hand-dyed by us. Stop by and see what we’ve got!
Lona
Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

Kasza Sugar Bush
Maple Syrup, Maple Munch Granola, Maple Confections

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Veggies for sale this week: Large onions, Beans, Kohlrabi, Large Luscious Tomatoes! Summer Squashes, Beets with Greens, Cucumbers and Pickles, DILL. Sweet Peppers & Eggplant.
GRASS FED BEEF! SALE! T-Bone Steaks – 10% off per package!
SALE! Buy 10 packages of ground beef for $55.00! Advance orders only!
Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234 by Friday 6pm to place advance orders.
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, Rib Eye, TBone, NY Strip, Rib Steak, Sirloin, Cubed Steak
Braising Beef ~ Round Steaks; Stew Meat, Kabob Beef, Skirt Steak
Roasts ~ Chuck, English, Arm, Rolled Rump; Brisket
Lean Ground Beef – regular price is $6 per lb.
Short Ribs ~ One of the most flavorful cuts. Google some recipes!
SOUP BONES! Back in stock.
Heart and Liver
BEEF TALLOW – $1 per lb. or trade with us!
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.
ORGANIC OLIVE OIL, imported from Palestine by Higher Grounds.
Earthscape / Full Circle Farm
Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI 49421
231-861-2234

Funny Farm of Grant
We accept WIC Project Fresh Coupons!
This week we will bring:
New Potatoes!
Okra!
Rainbow Carrots
Cucumbers
Pickles
Zucchini
Yellow squash
Patty pan squash
Ass’t Kale, many new varieties
Lemon Basil, great for tea or flavoring water.
Globe Basil, drying or fresh
Curly parsley
Fresh Oregano
Eggs from our mixed flock
Curly parsley
Italian Flat leaf parsley
Purple filet beans
Green filet beans
Romano green beans
Dragons Tongue beans
Dried Shiitake mushrooms, fresh is available
Hickory Smoked Pink Himalayan Salt
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt

Provision Family Farms of White Cloud
This week we have CHICKEN available.
If you would like to reserve your order for Market on Saturday, just
email or call us (231) 689-0457 with your request and we will have it
ready for you to pick up.
CHICKEN
Whole
$4.00/lb
Thighs
$5.00/lb
Drums
$5.00/lb
Wings
$4.00/lb
Breast
$9.00/lb
Backs
$2.00/lb
Stewing Hens
$2.75/lb
Giblets
$2.00/lb
Necks
$2.00/lb
Feet
$2.00/lb
SMOKED PORK
Smoked Hock
$4.00/lb
Bacon
$8.50/lb
Jowl Bacon
$8.00/lb
Cottage Bacon
$8.00/lb
Ham
$7.50/lb
Pit Ham (Sliced Lunchmeat)
$8.00/lb
Smoked Loin
$9.00/lb
Canadian Bacon
$5.00/pkg (1/2lb packages)
PORK
Sausage (Italian and Breakfast)
$6.00/lb
Ground Pork
$6.00/lb
Bulk Sausage (not links) or Ground Pork (10 +lbs)
$5.50/lb
Sausage Links
$8.00/lb
Pork Chops
$6.50/lb
Boneless Pork Chops
$7.50/lb
Pork Steak
$6.50/lb
Boston Butt
$6.50/lb
Loin
$7.50/lb
Cutlets
$7.50/lb
Spare Ribs
$5.00/lb
Baby Back Ribs
$9.00/lb
Tenderloin
$12.00/lb
Bones
$1.00/lb
Head
$5.00/each
Fresh Hocks
$3.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$4.00/lb
Lard
$4.00/lb

BEEF
Hamburger
$5.75/lb
Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs
$5.25/lb
Ground Sirloin
$6.50/lb
1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)
$8.50/each
Cube Steak
$6.50/lb
Rib Steak, Kabobs
$8.00/lb
Brisket, Chuck Roast, English Roast, Cube Steak, Stew Meat
$6.50/lb
Skirt, Sirloin
$11.00/lb
Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin
$13.00/lb
Liver, Short Ribs
$4.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Heart, Kidney
$2.00/lb

LAMB
Ground
$10.00/lb
Stew Meat
$10.00/lb
Leg Roast
$13.00/lb
Boneless Leg
$14.00/lb
Steaks, Spare Ribs
$11.00/lb
Chops
$13.00/lb
Rack
$15.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$6.00/lb

Five Oaks Farm of Montague
We will have eggs available, on pasture & fed certified organic feed.

Scholl Farm of Montague
Scholl Farm 11 varieties of potatoes & frozen chicken
Purple, Carola, Adirondack Blue & red, Norland red, Yukon gold, Fingerling, Black Mollie….and more.

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Farms & Vendors not attending this week:

Grandsons Gardens of West Olive
Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
We will be at market ONLY the last Saturday of the month. Thank you!

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Sweetwater What’s New at the Market Saturday August 8

Posted on August 7, 2015 by dijaan

Certified Organic Red Haven Peaches at Mund Farm booth!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, August 8th, 2015, 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!
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Find us here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

Attending this week’s market:

Wind Dancer Farm of West Olive
NELSONS ARE IN! Harvest has hit high gear! We will have big, sweet Nelson blueberries this Saturday. Ten pound boxes are $45. Four quarts for $24. Individual quarts for $7.

Mund Farm of Rothbury
Red Haven Peaches!
Mund Farm – Certified Organic Red Haven Peaches (MOSA – Midwest Organic Services Association). Quantities of #1 & #2 grades, which will be available in quarts (approx. 2 1/4 lbs). $5 / qt for #1 and $2.50/qt for #2…Thank You!! for your support and hope to see your smiling face at Sweetwater!

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
This week we are offering
TOMATOES
SWEET PEPPERS
HOT PEPPERS
POBLANO PEPPERS
HEAD LETTUCE
KALE
COLLARDS
CHARD
CABBAGE
CUCUMBERS
SPROUTING BROCCOLI
GREEN BEANS
BEETS
SCALLIONS
FRESH ONIONS
CILANTRO
DILL
PARSLEY
SWEET MARJORAM
THYME
ROSEMARY
SAGE
RASPBERRY JAM
CUT FLOWERS
DRIED CULINARY HERBS
DRIED HOT PEPPERS
BROTH BAGS
HERBAL TEAS
HERBAL SALVES
HERBAL LIP BALMS
LOVE
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
Check us out on Facebook

Little Red Organics of Freesoil
The i’s have been dotted. the t’s crossed. Our veggies and flowers are now certified organic!
This week at the market;

Tomatoes
• green beans
• carrots
• dill
• broccoli
• potatoes
• peppers?
• summer squash and zuchini
• fava beans
• basil
• cilantro
• parsley
• leaf lettuces
• arugula
• beets
• kale
• scallions
• bouquets
• pea and sunflower shoots
• spinach
• whole, pastured chicken

We have meat birds available now, ranging in size from 3.5-5.5 pounds. The price at market is $4/#, but if you pre-order with quantities greater than one bird the price is $3.75/#.
Our freedom ranger chickens will be available next week and later! While not a heritage bird, our hope is that they will be a tasty bird with qualities like heritage birds on a larger frame. In our experience the heritage had more dark meat, more flavor, greater texture. All great things!
Our chickens are raised on grass and alfalfa pasture. They get lots of sunshine and wind, leftover veggies, and non-gmo feed.

Bloom Ferments of Grand Rapids
KOMBUCHA! We will have bottles of both ginger and lavender hibiscus for $4, and growlers of lavender hibiscus for $20.
Please remember to bring back your empty bottles and you will get a punch card, bring us back 9 bottles, rinsed and label free, get a full bottle free.

The Roaring Mouse of Hart
Cool down with iced tea! We will be brewing up a lightly sweetened iced tea again this week. Perfect for these summer days!
Chocolate and Espresso!!! We are excited to announce our newest addition! We have partnered with Confections With Convictions in Kalamazoo to bring a variety of delicious chocolate barks. All of their chocolates are fair trade and organic, and many of their ingredients are sourced locally. We will be bringing a variety of their dark and milk chocolate barks including a dark chocolate espresso bark made with our own beans! We are also offering faux Espresso shots as well as our brewed coffee. Stop by our table to see a demonstration of the unique Aeropress and taste the powerful results.
Featured Coffee of the Week! Honduras Natural FTO- We are featuring this one again, because we are super excited about it! This natural process coffee has a fruity flavor like apple cider and plum. The cup is sweet and rich, and a total flavor bomb! Check out our Facebook page to learn more about our Coffee of the Week program.
Also in the roaster this week:
Ethiopia Amaro Gayo Org, Colombia FTO, Guatemala FTO, Papua New Guinea FTO, Decaffeinated Sumatra FTO
All coffee is $1.10/ounce or volume discount $12/12 oz bag $16/16 oz bag
We also have a growing selection of Fair Trade Organic teas, as well as some coffee brewing equipment.
As always, we sell our coffee by the ounce so you can get the perfect amount to use while it is the freshest. We also have gift certificates; the perfect gift for a coffee lover!
Email us to order in advance, and we will have it bagged up and ready for you. Advance orders will ensure that we don’t run out of your favorite coffee before you get there, and speed up your shopping if you are in a hurry!

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery—
TOASTED WALNUT BATARD (unbelievable with some fresh goat cheese or cream cheese) and COBMOOSA ONION RYE both on the docket for this week.
And another round of CHILI CHEDDAR—some like it hot!!
We are honored to bake for you and your family!  Because small good things matter.
OUR TEN WEEKLY VARIETIES
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $6.00
Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $6.00
Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.50
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $6.00
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $7.00
Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $7.00
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.75
100% Whole grain Kamut: A heritage grain with a golden hue.   Distinct and moist with a flavor similar to corn.  A non-hybridized cousin to modern wheat. $7.00
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00
Pilgrim Rye: A German-style rye made with cracked rye berries and OG Spelt Flour.  (No wheat flour except for what is in the levain starter).  Slice it thin to enjoy this dark and hearty loaf.  $7.00 a loaf
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE
Toasted Walnut Batard: Aromatic toasted organic walnuts lend a lovely nuttiness and a purple hue to this versatile batard. $7.50
Chili Cheddar   Locally-grown jalapenos peppers (by our friends at MAPLE MOON FARM), coupled with tangy cheddar cheese makes for great flavor that bites back!  Fresh or toasted, we love it with fried eggs or a bowl of any kind of chili. $8.00
Cobmoosa Onion Rye (Caramelized Michigan onions, OG Michigan rye flour, and a hint of caraway) $6.00
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
Expedition Cookies:  The kitchen sink including bits of chocolate, coconut, and raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour.   $2.50 each
Treehuggers: The one and only quarter pound peanut-buttery original with OG dark chocolate chips.  Sweetened with local maple and honey. Vegan. $2.50 each
Hilltoppers Cookies- Molasses Ginger cookies…  A 4oz cookie sweetened with blackstrap molasses and bits of candied ginger.  $2.50 each
Our delicious scones are $2.50 each.
They are all made with organic butter, organic cream, and fresh local eggs!
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Pecan Date Scones
Blueberry Scones
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, 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

In addition, we will have Grassfield Farms organic raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:
Aged Cheddar – You asked, and we listened! A sharp cheddar, aged a year. Award-winning!
Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot. SALE this week on this flavor only–$7.
Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.
Crofters – This delicious cheese is aged 1 year with a medium sharp taste. The texture is dry and crumbly. Very similar to Parmesan.
Edam – It’s back! 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.
Cheese Sticks – Want to try some cheese, but don’t need a whole 8 ounces? We’ll have a few cheese sticks along each week, in a variety of cheese types, for $2 each.

And we will have our certified organic non-GMO corn along in three different options:
Whole corn (for making masa) – 2# bags. Our stock is getting low, and we won’t harvest until October. Stock up if you are a regular user of corn.
Freshly-ground corn meal – 2# bags. We took our whole corn down to Windmill Island in Holland and had them grind corn meal for us. This stoneground meal is fresh, fresh, fresh!
Grits – 2# bags. This is more coarsely ground, and is suitable for grits or polenta. Also stoneground at Windmill Island in Holland and fresh, fresh, fresh!

Finally, I will have our wool dryer balls along. We will have a price increase after this week, so if you are thinking about buying some for yourself or as a gift, stop bythis Saturday. I make these 100% wool dryer balls from the wool from our sheep. They help the dryer to run more efficiently, reduce static and last a long time!
Lona
Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We have some veggies for sale this week: Large onions, Beans, Summer Squashes, Beets with Greens, Cucumbers and Pickles, DILL. I’ll also have some potted sage plants!
GRASS FED BEEF! SALE! Buy 10 packages of ground beef for $55.00! Advance orders only!
Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234 by Friday 6pm to place advance orders.
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, Rib Eye, TBone, NY Strip, Rib Steak, Sirloin, Cubed Steak
Braising Beef ~ Round Steaks; Stew Meat, Kabob Beef, Skirt Steak
Roasts ~ Chuck, English, Arm, Rolled Rump; Brisket
Lean Ground Beef – regular price is $6 per lb.
Short Ribs ~ One of the most flavorful cuts. Google some recipes!
SOUP BONES! Back in stock.
Heart and Liver
BEEF TALLOW – $1 per lb.
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.
Earthscape / Full Circle Farm
Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI 49421
231-861-2234

Provision Family Farms of White Cloud
We hope to process chicken this week.
If you would like to reserve your order for Market on Saturday, just
email or call us (231) 689-0457 with your request and we will have it
ready for you to pick up.
SMOKED PORK
Smoked Hock
$4.00/lb
Bacon
$8.50/lb
Jowl Bacon
$8.00/lb
Cottage Bacon
$8.00/lb
Ham
$7.50/lb
Pit Ham (Sliced Lunchmeat)
$8.00/lb
Smoked Loin
$9.00/lb
Canadian Bacon
$5.00/pkg (1/2lb packages)
PORK
Sausage (Italian and Breakfast)
$6.00/lb
Ground Pork
$6.00/lb
Bulk Sausage (not links) or Ground Pork (10 +lbs)
$5.50/lb
Sausage Links
$8.00/lb
Pork Chops
$6.50/lb
Boneless Pork Chops
$7.50/lb
Pork Steak
$6.50/lb
Boston Butt
$6.50/lb
Loin
$7.50/lb
Cutlets
$7.50/lb
Spare Ribs
$5.00/lb
Baby Back Ribs
$9.00/lb
Tenderloin
$12.00/lb
Bones
$1.00/lb
Head
$5.00/each
Fresh Hocks
$3.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$4.00/lb
Lard
$4.00/lb

CHICKEN
Whole
$4.00/lb
Thighs
$5.00/lb
Drums
$5.00/lb
Wings
$4.00/lb
Breast
$9.00/lb
Backs
$2.00/lb
Stewing Hens
$2.75/lb
Giblets
$2.00/lb
Necks
$2.00/lb
Feet
$2.00/lb

BEEF
Hamburger
$5.75/lb
Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs
$5.25/lb
Ground Sirloin
$6.50/lb
1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)
$8.50/each
Cube Steak
$6.50/lb
Rib Steak, Kabobs
$8.00/lb
Brisket, Chuck Roast, English Roast, Cube Steak, Stew Meat
$6.50/lb
Skirt, Sirloin
$11.00/lb
Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin
$13.00/lb
Liver, Short Ribs
$4.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Heart, Kidney
$2.00/lb

LAMB
Ground
$10.00/lb
Stew Meat
$10.00/lb
Leg Roast
$13.00/lb
Boneless Leg
$14.00/lb
Steaks, Spare Ribs
$11.00/lb
Chops
$13.00/lb
Rack
$15.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$6.00/lb

Five Oaks Farm of Montague
We will have eggs available, on pasture & fed certified organic feed.

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
I’m back from Texas and have brought with me the most gorgeous tops and sundresses! I’ll be bringing them to the market. Youre gonna flip, I did, I purchased about 8 for myself!! They are exquisite in detail, light weight, glowing and flattering! Only $16 for the tops and $24 for the dresses. One size fits all, they are the tie dyed sequined/embroidered umbrella dresses perfect for the beach, the boat or out to dinner!
Also introducing a new product “Relaxing Pillow Mist” filled with 5 beautiful and relaxing essential oils to bless your rest! This week only: buy 2 (1 for you, 1 for a friend) and get $1 off each bottle!
Hydrating Lotion~ A silky white blend of Filtered Water, Mango & Shea Butters, Emulsifying Wax, Vegetable Glycerin, Almond Oil, Vitamin E, Lavender, Camphor & Peppermint Essential Oils & Colloidal Silver. (I take this when I get a massage and have them use it instead of the chemically laden lotion. Remember: Everything on your skin is going directly into your bloodstream!) $10
Peppermint Toothpaste~ “Black is the new White” as this powerful “Black” toothpaste whitens your teeth and supports your mouth’s overall health! This Bentonite Clay based toothpaste also contains Xylitol, Activated Charcoal (whitens), Black Walnut (strengthens enamel) & Peppermint Essential Oil. $9
Also, I’ll start bringing the fabulous 9 Essential Oils Insect Repellent that repels ticks, fleas, flies and mosquitoes!
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
Hydrating Lotion
Peppermint Toothpaste
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).
Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, artificial ingredients or preservatives 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!

Stuart Family Farm of Custer
I will be bringing:
Black & Blue Popovers -My take on a healthy poptart with blackcaps, blueberries and cooked wheat berry filling.
Maple Rasin Cookies
Coconut Cranberry Cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Apple Cake Muffins
Carrot Cake Muffins
Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat Flour & Berries (grain).
Organic Basil Oil-Made with organic basil & organic olive oil.

Farms & Vendors not attending this week:

Grandsons Gardens of West Olive
Kasza Sugar Bush
Liberty Family Farm & Bakery
Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
We will be at market ONLY the last Saturday of the month. Thank you!

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Sweetwater What’s New for Saturday August 1st

Posted on July 31, 2015 by dijaan

Healthy. Humane. Homegrown. Local food you can trust!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, August 1st, 2015, 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!
Facebook Fans: If you LIKE us, please SHARE us with your friends!
Find us here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

Attending this week’s market:

Wind Dancer Farm of West Olive
We will be back with yummy Certified Organic Blue Crop Blueberries this weekend!

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
This week we are offering
TOMATOES
SWEET BELL PEPPERS
HOT PEPPERS
POBLANO PEPPERS (perfect for stuffing)
HEAD LETTUCE
KALE
BEET GREENS
CHARD
SPROUTING BROCCOLI
GREEN BEANS (green, wax, and purple) bulk rates available
BEETS
SCALLIONS
FRESH ONIONS
CILANTRO
DILL
PARSLEY
SWEET MARJORAM
THYME
ROSEMARY
OREGANO
SAGE
RASPBERRY JAM! We blended our own fresh picked raspberries with a touch of local honey for a jam that is full of fruit flavor. No sugar; just fruit, local honey and pectin.
EGGS
CUT FLOWERS
DRIED CULINARY HERBS
DRIED HOT PEPPERS
BROTH BAGS
HERBAL TEAS
*SWEET SUMMER TEA-a light and slightly sweet blend of lemongrass, red clover, calendula, orange mint, and stevia. Delicious hot or cold, perfect for summer sipping.
*CHAMOMILE
*NOURISH
HERBAL SALVES
HERBAL LIP BALMS
LOVE
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
Check us out on Facebook

Little Red Organics of Freesoil
The i’s have been dotted. the t’s crossed. Our veggies and flowers are now certified organic!
This week at the market;

The Roaring Mouse of Hart
Chocolate and Espresso!!! We are excited to announce our newest addition! We have partnered with Confections With Convictions in Kalamazoo to bring a variety of delicious chocolate barks. All of their chocolates are fair trade and organic, and many of their ingredients are sourced locally. For the next couple weeks we have 4 of their top selling barks, and soon we will have a dark chocolate espresso bark made with our own beans! We are also offering faux Espresso shots as well as our brewed coffee. Stop by our table to see a demonstration of the unique Aeropress and taste the powerful results.
Featured Coffee of the Week! Honduras Natural FTO- We are still fine tuning the roast on this one, but expect a bold, fruity cup, just bursting with flavor! Check out our Facebook page to learn more about our Coffee of the Week program.
Also in the roaster this week:
Ethiopia Amaro Gayo Org, Colombia FTO, Guatemala FTO, Papua New Guinea FTO, Decaffeinated Peru FTO
All coffee is $1.10/ounce or volume discount $12/12 oz bag $16/16 oz bag
We also have a growing selection of Fair Trade Organic teas, as well as some coffee brewing equipment.
As always, we sell our coffee by the ounce so you can get the perfect amount to use while it is the freshest. We also have gift certificates; the perfect gift for a coffee lover!
Come taste the fresh difference!
Coffee is seasonal, so expect some variety. We try not to roast too much extra in order to keep the coffee fresh every week.
Call or text (231)742-0229 or email titus@theroaringmouse.com to order in advance, and we will have it bagged up and ready for you. Advance orders will ensure that we don’t run out of your favorite coffee before you get there!
Like us on Facebook for updates! www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee
All coffee is $1.10/ounce or volume discount $12/12 oz bag $16/16 oz bag

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery—
We had a wonderful week off but we are eager to start baking once again!
A customer recently requested we make some AUNTIE P’S CHOCOLATE CHERRY this weekend—and indeed we shall!  Please pre-order this loaf if you are interested as we will only make about 15 of these delicious dessert breads.
We are honored to bake for you and your family!  Because small good things matter.
OUR TEN WEEKLY VARIETIES
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $6.00
Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $6.00
Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.50
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $6.00
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $7.00
Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $7.00
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.75
100% Whole grain Kamut: A heritage grain with a golden hue.   Distinct and moist with a flavor similar to corn.  A non-hybridized cousin to modern wheat. $7.00
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00
Pilgrim Rye: A German-style rye made with cracked rye berries and OG Spelt Flour.  (No wheat flour except for what is in the levain starter).  Slice it thin to enjoy this dark and hearty loaf.  $7.00 a loaf
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE
Cheddar Peppercorn: Smooth Vermont Cheddar accompanied by tongue tingling black pepper.  Price $8.00
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
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
Expedition Cookies:  The kitchen sink including bits of chocolate, coconut, and raisins rolled into whole oats and barley flour.   $2.50 each
Treehuggers: The one and only quarter pound peanut-buttery original with OG dark chocolate chips.  Sweetened with local maple and honey. Vegan. $2.50 each
Hilltoppers Cookies- Molasses Ginger cookies…  A 4oz cookie sweetened with blackstrap molasses and bits of candied ginger.  $2.50 each
Our delicious scones are $2.50 each.
They are all made with organic butter, organic cream, and fresh local eggs!
Cranberry Orange Scones
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Pecan Date Scones
Blueberry Scones
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, 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

Kasza Sugar Bush
We will have Maple Syrup, Maple Cream, Maple Granulated Sugar, Maple Candy, Maple Coated Pecans and Almonds, and Organic Michigan Maple Munch.

Shady Side Farm of Holland
This week we will be at market with our certified organic beans, all harvested last fall, in the following varieties:
Black Turtle – Common black bean with a thick skin and a meaty texture.
Black Valentine – Taste 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.
Marrow – (Almost gone) Creamy bean, good in soups and baked beans.
October – (Almost gone) Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili.
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet bean, smooth, creamy texture, good in everything.
Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking.
Zebra – (Almost gone) Smooth, creamy texture, full-bodied flavor, good all-purpose bean
Please let us know ahead of time if you’d like to order 5# bags of any one variety, so that we can pre-bag those and bring them along.
In addition, we will have Grassfield Farms organic raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:
Aged Cheddar – You asked, and we listened! A sharp cheddar, aged a year. Award-winning!
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.
Crofters – This delicious cheese is aged 1 year with a medium sharp taste. The texture is dry and crumbly. Very similar to Parmesan.
Edam – It’s back! 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.
Cheese Sticks – Want to try some cheese, but don’t need a whole 8 ounces? We’ll have a few cheese sticks along each week, in a variety of cheese types, for $2 each.
And we will have our certified organic non-GMO corn along in two different options:
Whole corn (for making masa) – 2# bags. If you want corn in larger amounts than just 2#, please email me. We will have the little packets of lime necessary for making the masa, as well.
Freshly-ground corn meal – 2# bags. We took our whole corn down to Windmill Island in Holland and had them grind corn meal for us. This stoneground meal is fresh, fresh, fresh–what I will have along to market Saturday is the third batch!
Lona
Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We have some veggies for sale this week: Large onions, Rattlesnake Pole Beans, Summer Squashes, Beets with Greens, Cucumbers and Pickles, DILL. I’ll also have some potted sage plants!
GRASS FED BEEF! SALE! Buy 10 packages of ground beef for $55.00! Advance orders only!
Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com or call 231-861-2234 by Friday 6pm to place advance orders.
Grilling Steaks ~ Tenderloin, Porterhouse, Rib Eye, TBone, NY Strip, Rib Steak, Sirloin, Cubed Steak
Braising Beef ~ Round Steaks; Stew Meat, Kabob Beef, Skirt Steak
Roasts ~ Chuck, English, Arm, Rolled Rump; Brisket
Lean Ground Beef – regular price is $6 per lb.
Short Ribs ~ One of the most flavorful cuts. Google some recipes!
SOUP BONES! Back in stock.
Heart and Liver
BEEF TALLOW – $1 per lb.
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.
Earthscape / Full Circle Farm
Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI 49421
231-861-2234

Crow Feather Farm of Hesperia
We will have brassica & lettuce salad mixes and plenty of garlic scapes.

Funny Farm of Grant
We accept WIC Project Fresh Coupons!
This week we will bring:
New Potatoes!
Okra!
Rainbow Carrots
Cucumbers
Pickles
Zucchini
Yellow squash
Patty pan squash
Ass’t Kale, many new varieties
Lemon Basil, great for tea or flavoring water.
Globe Basil, drying or fresh
Curly parsley
Fresh Oregano
Eggs from our mixed flock
Dried Shiitake mushrooms, fresh is available
Hickory Smoked Pink Himalayan Salt
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt

Provision Family Farms of White Cloud
If you would like to reserve your order for Market on Saturday, just
email or call us (231) 689-0457 with your request and we will have it
ready for you to pick up.
SMOKED PORK
Smoked Hock
$4.00/lb
Bacon
$8.50/lb
Jowl Bacon
$8.00/lb
Cottage Bacon
$8.00/lb
Ham
$7.50/lb
Pit Ham (Sliced Lunchmeat)
$8.00/lb
Smoked Loin
$9.00/lb
Canadian Bacon
$5.00/pkg (1/2lb packages)
PORK
Sausage (Italian and Breakfast)
$6.00/lb
Ground Pork
$6.00/lb
Bulk Sausage (not links) or Ground Pork (10 +lbs)
$5.50/lb
Sausage Links
$8.00/lb
Pork Chops
$6.50/lb
Boneless Pork Chops
$7.50/lb
Pork Steak
$6.50/lb
Boston Butt
$6.50/lb
Loin
$7.50/lb
Cutlets
$7.50/lb
Spare Ribs
$5.00/lb
Baby Back Ribs
$9.00/lb
Tenderloin
$12.00/lb
Bones
$1.00/lb
Head
$5.00/each
Fresh Hocks
$3.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$4.00/lb
Lard
$4.00/lb
CHICKEN
Necks
$2.00/lb
Feet
$2.00/lb
BEEF
Hamburger
$5.75/lb
Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs
$5.25/lb
Ground Sirloin
$6.50/lb
1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)
$8.50/each
Cube Steak
$6.50/lb
Rib Steak, Kabobs
$8.00/lb
Brisket, Chuck Roast, English Roast, Cube Steak, Stew Meat
$6.50/lb
Skirt, Sirloin
$11.00/lb
Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin
$13.00/lb
Liver, Short Ribs
$4.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Heart, Kidney
$2.00/lb
LAMB
Ground
$10.00/lb
Stew Meat
$10.00/lb
Leg Roast
$13.00/lb
Boneless Leg
$14.00/lb
Steaks, Spare Ribs
$11.00/lb
Chops
$13.00/lb
Rack
$15.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$6.00/lb

Stuart Family Organics of Custer
Jim Stuart, founder and CEO of Stuart Family Organics, grew up on his parents’ farm eighteen miles southeast of Ludington, Michigan. For over 25 years he has made his own bread and other baked goods from his own hard red wheat, working at farming mainly during the summers, teaching English in Scottville, Michigan during the rest of the year.
Now retired from teaching, Jim’s farming is certified organic and his children, Meranda, Wesley and Kyle (all in their twenties), have returned home to help with the farm and selling products at farmers’ markets. These products include the Powerhouse Muffins, several variations of tofu cookies, which usually surprise customers with their tastiness, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, hard red whole wheat flour, and the wheat grain or berries from which the flour is grown.
Products at this week’s market include:
100% Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat Flour
100% Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat Berries
Carrot Cake Muffins
Apple Cake Muffins
Bran Muffins
Nancy’s Black Cap Jam
Cranberry Coconut Cookies

Grandsons Gardens of West Olive
Head Lettuce (Red Leaf, Summer Crisp)
Arugula
Savoy
Tatsoi
Potatoes (Blues, Reds, Fingerlings)
Carrots
Beets
Pickles/Cucumbers
Summer Squash/Zucchini
Kale
Chard
Onions
Cherry Tomatoes
Leeks
Beans (Italian, Green, Dragons Tongue)

Five Oaks Farm of Montague
We will have eggs available, on pasture & fed certified organic feed.

Farms & Vendors not attending this week:

Cultured Love of Grand Rapids
We’ll see you all next week!
Liberty Family Farm & Bakery
Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
We will be at market ONLY the last Saturday of the month. Thank you!
Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
Visiting relatives this week, will be back soon!
Bloom Ferments of Grand Rapids
We are busy making a fresh batch of kombucha – it takes time! See you soon!
In the meantime if you are interested in taking a kombucha /jun tea class
Sunday, August 16th at 3pm at Lakeshore Yoga Center in Grand Haven. This class will be $15 for one person, or $25 if you sign up with a friend. You can prepay at the Sweetwater Local Foods Market on Saturdays from 9-Noon, or reserve your spot by calling or texting 989.439.0352. This fee includes 1 kombucha scoby, samples of kombucha and jun tea, and a how-to sheet with more information for when you make your own at home! This class should take about 1.5 hours. Please RSVP with questions that you would like answered about kombucha, jun or ferments in general. We have been fermenting for over a year, have done extensive research and currently work for a local kombucha brewing company. We were sick for too long, and are so grateful to have found fermented foods and drinks, and we would love to share our knowledge with all of you. Cheers! –Jordan and Sara

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Sweetwater What’s New at the Market for Saturday July 25th

Posted on July 24, 2015 by dijaan

Tomatoes! Blueberries! Now THIS is what we’re talkin’ about!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, July 25th, 2015, 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!
Facebook Fans: If you LIKE us, please SHARE us with your friends!
Find us here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweetwater-Local-Foods-Market/111077177535

Attending this week’s market:

Wind Dancer Farm of West Olive
We will be back with yummy Certified Organic Blue Crop Blueberries this weekend but may not be back for two weeks, so be sure to stock up!

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
This week we are offering
TOMATOES!
SWEET BELL PEPPERS
HOT PEPPERS
POBLANO PEPPERS (perfect for stuffing)
HEAD LETTUCE (butterhead, romaine, and crisphead)
KALE
BEET GREENS
CHARD
SPROUTING BROCCOLI
GREEN BEANS (green, wax, and purple) bulk rates available
CARROTS
BEETS
SCALLIONS
FRESH ONIONS
CILANTRO
DILL
PARSLEY
SWEET MARJORAM
THYME
ROSEMARY
OREGANO
SAGE
**NEW**
RASPBERRY JAM! We blended our own fresh picked raspberries with a touch of local honey for a jam that is full of fruit flavor. No sugar; just fruit, local honey and pectin.
EGGS
CUT FLOWERS
DRIED CULINARY HERBS
DRIED HOT PEPPERS
BROTH BAGS
HERBAL TEAS
*SWEET SUMMER TEA-a light and slightly sweet blend of lemongrass, red clover, calendula, orange mint, and stevia. Delicious hot or cold, perfect for summer sipping.
*CHAMOMILE
*NOURISH
HERBAL SALVES
HERBAL LIP BALMS
LOVE
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
Check us out on Facebook

Little Red Organics of Freesoil
The i’s have been dotted. the t’s crossed. Our veggies and flowers are now certified organic!
This week at the market;
Very limited quantities of tomatoes
• garlic
• garlic scapes
• summer squash and zuchini
• sugar snap peas
• fava beans
• basil
• cilantro
• parsley
• leaf lettuces
• arugula
• beets
• kale
• scallions
• new potatoes
• dill
• carrots and baby carrots
• bouquets
• pea and sunflower shoots
• spinach
• whole, pastured chicken
We have meat birds available now, ranging in size from 3.5-5.5 pounds. The price at market is $4/#, but if you pre-order with quantities greater than one bird the price is $3.75/#.
Our freedom ranger chickens will be available next week and later! While not a heritage bird, our hope is that they will be a tasty bird with qualities like heritage birds on a larger frame. In our experience the heritage had more dark meat, more flavor, greater texture. All great things!
Our chickens are raised on grass and alfalfa pasture. They get lots of sunshine and wind, leftover veggies, and non-gmo feed.

Stuart Family Organics of Custer
Jim Stuart, founder and CEO of Stuart Family Organics, grew up on his parents’ farm eighteen miles southeast of Ludington, Michigan. For over 25 years he has made his own bread and other baked goods from his own hard red wheat, working at farming mainly during the summers, teaching English in Scottville, Michigan during the rest of the year.
Now retired from teaching, Jim’s farming is certified organic and his children, Meranda, Wesley and Kyle (all in their twenties), have returned home to help with the farm and selling products at farmers’ markets. These products include the Powerhouse Muffins, several variations of tofu cookies, which usually surprise customers with their tastiness, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, hard red whole wheat flour, and the wheat grain or berries from which the flour is grown.
Products at this week’s market include:
100% Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat Flour
100% Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat Berries
Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Vegan Tofu Cookies
Vegan One Stop Bran Muffins
Cranberry Coconut Cookies

Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
NEW! Colby Goat Cheese!
We’ve had many requests to try a Colby cheese and we think you’ll like this new addition to our cheese line! Stop by and try a sample!
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.
Note: We will be attending market the last Saturday of every month.
We will be at market ONLY the last Saturday of the month. Thank you!

Kasza Sugar Bush
We will have Maple Syrup, Maple Cream, Maple Granulated Sugar, Maple Candy, Maple Coated Pecans and Almonds, and Organic Michigan Maple Munch.

Shady Side Farm of Holland
This week we will be at market with our certified organic beans, all harvested last fall, in the following varieties:
Black Turtle, Black Valentine, Hutterite Soup, Jacob’s Cattle, Jacob’s Cattle Gold, Marrow, October, Painted Lady, Pinto, and Zebra. Please let us know ahead of time if you’d like to order 5# bags of any one variety, so that we can pre-bag those and bring them along.
In addition, we will have Grassfield Farms organic raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:
Aged Cheddar, Chili, Country Dill, Crofters, Edam, Garlic & Onion, Gouda, Lamont Cheddar, Leyden.

I’ll be bringing along some hand-dyed wool yarn on Saturday, from our flock of sheep. It’s not too early to start thinking about fall weaving.
Lona
Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

Grandson’s Gardens of West Olive
Arugula
Head Lettuce (Red leaf, Butterhead, Summer Crisp)
Leeks
Radishes
Potatoes
Pickles and Cucumbers
Zuccs and Summer Squash
Beets
Carrots
Baby Kale
Swiss Chard
Raspberries
Green Beans

Crow Feather Farm of Hesperia
We will have brassica salad mix, D’Avignon French breakfast radishes, and garlic scapes.

Funny Farm of Grant
We accept WIC Project Fresh Coupons!
This week we will bring:
New Potatoes!
Okra!
Rainbow Carrots
Cucumbers
Pickles
Zucchini
Yellow squash
Patty pan squash
Ass’t Kale, many new varieties
Lemon Basil, great for tea or flavoring water.
Globe Basil, drying or fresh
Curly parsley
Fresh Oregano
Eggs from our mixed flock
Dried Shiitake mushrooms, fresh is available
Hickory Smoked Pink Himalayan Salt
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt

Provision Family Farms of White Cloud
Merry Christmas in July!! Here’s our list for the week.

If you would like to reserve your order for Market on Saturday, just
email or call us (231) 689-0457 with your request and we will have it
ready for you to pick up.

CHICKEN
Whole
$4.00/lb
Thighs
$5.00/lb
Drums
$5.00/lb
Wings
$4.00/lb
Boneless Breast
$9.00/lb
Backs
$2.00/lb
Stewing Hens
$2.75/lb
Gizzard, Liver, Heart
$2.00/lb
Feet
$2.00/lb
Eggs
$4.00/dozen

SMOKED PORK
Smoked Hock
$4.00/lb
Bacon
$8.50/lb
Jowl Bacon
$8.00/lb
Cottage Bacon
$8.00/lb
Ham
$7.50/lb
Pit Ham (Sliced Lunchmeat)
$8.00/lb
Smoked Loin
$9.00/lb
Canadian Bacon
$5.00/pkg (1/2lb packages)
PORK
Sausage (Italian and Breakfast)
$6.00/lb
Ground Pork
$6.00/lb
Bulk Sausage (not links) or Ground Pork (10 +lbs)
$5.50/lb
Sausage Links
$8.00/lb
Pork Chops
$6.50/lb
Boneless Pork Chops
$7.50/lb
Pork Steak
$6.50/lb
Boston Butt
$6.50/lb
Loin
$7.50/lb
Cutlets
$7.50/lb
Spare Ribs
$5.00/lb
Baby Back Ribs
$9.00/lb
Tenderloin
$12.00/lb
Bones
$1.00/lb
Head
$5.00/each
Fresh Hocks
$3.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$4.00/lb
Lard
$4.00/lb

BEEF
Hamburger
$5.75/lb
Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs
$5.25/lb
Ground Sirloin
$6.50/lb
1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)
$8.50/each
Cube Steak
$6.50/lb
Rib Steak, Kabobs
$8.00/lb
Brisket, Chuck Roast, English Roast, Cube Steak, Stew Meat
$6.50/lb
Flank, Skirt, Flat Iron, Sirloin
$11.00/lb
Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin
$13.00/lb
Liver, Short Ribs
$4.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Heart, Kidney
$2.00/lb

LAMB
Ground
$10.00/lb
Stew Meat
$10.00/lb
Leg Roast
$13.00/lb
Boneless Leg
$14.00/lb
Steaks, Spare Ribs
$11.00/lb
Chops
$13.00/lb
Rack
$15.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$6.00/lb

The Roaring Mouse of Hart
Coffee and Tea! Check out our expanding line of organic coffees and teas! This week we have 5 new teas! Come check them out! Next week we will have a new coffee to try! Check out our expanding line of equipment! Brew better coffee at home!
Come and get a fresh brewed-to-order cup of our freshly roasted coffee! Get a ceramic cup to enjoy at the market for $1 or a to-go cup for $3.
As always, we sell our coffee by the ounce so you can get the perfect amount to use while it is the freshest. We also have gift certificates; the perfect gift for a coffee lover!
In the roaster this week:
Featured Coffee of the Week! Papua New Guinea FTO – Low acid, with notes of caramel and nuts. A good, strong medium-dark roast. Check out our facebook page to learn more about our Coffee of the Week program.
Ethiopia Amaro Gayo Org. – A deliciously fruity light roast, this coffee has notes of strawberry and brown sugar. The aroma reminds me of fresh strawberry pie!
Colombia FTO – Slightly bitter, but with a nice balance of sweetness, this coffee has notes of toasted marshmallow and roasted nuts. We are roasting this to a medium-dark level, for those who like a little edge to the cup.
Guatemala FTO – A deliciously sweet, low acid coffee with milk chocolate and caramel notes, and a full body. Roasted to a medium level, this coffee is great with or without milk.
Decaffeinated Peru FTO – rich and sweet, with chocolate and caramel notes. A very delicious decaf! This coffee was decaffeinated using the Mountain Water Process. It is a natural, chemical free process which allows the bean to retain much of its unique flavor.
Come taste the fresh difference!
Coffee is seasonal, so expect some variety. We try not to roast too much extra in order to keep the coffee fresh every week.
Call or text (231)742-0229 or email titus@theroaringmouse.com to order in advance, and we will have it bagged up and ready for you. Advance orders will ensure that we don’t run out of your favorite coffee before you get some!

Like us on Facebook for updates! www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee
All coffee is $1.10/ounce or volume discount $12/12 oz bag $16/16 oz bag

Five Oaks Farm of Montague
We will have eggs available, on pasture & fed certified organic feed.

Farms not attending this week:
Liberty Family Farm & Bakery
Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Greetings from Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery— we’ll be back next Saturday!
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Earthscape Farm will not be at Market this Saturday. We are trying to not work quite as hard or as much, but the days are still filled and long. We’ll be back next week. Veggies coming in: Large onions, beans, summer squashes, beets with greens. We harvested our garlic; there’s a picture on facebook! It looks great with some super-giant bulbs – largest we’ve ever grown, I think. Beef, coffee, oil, and veggies are always for sale off the farm, but do call or email first to make sure we have what you want. Have a great week!
Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
Visiting relatives this week, will be back soon!

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