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CLG: CLG Pickup TODAY 4-6pm. Bring glass jars, egg cartons please.
Good Morning,
This is a pickup reminder for those of you who ordered this week. Thank you for your order! You can pick up your order from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. today at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church at 925 Mitchell Street in Conway.
If something comes up that you cannot personally pick up your order today, please contact someone to pick up for you.
Remember to bring your glass jars for recycling, egg cartons, and bags for ordered items. Reduce, reuse, recycle! See you this afternoon.
Come early for the best selection from the EXTRAS table!
Thank you,
Steve
How to contact us:
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Instead…
Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039
Email: Steve – kirp1968@sbcglobal.net
Our Website: www.conway.locallygrown.net
On Twitter: @conwaygrown
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846
Champaign, OH: Stand Back
Stand back, stand back…(Stand Back-Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac)
Happy Thursday, and welcome back to another amazing week of a market opening!! It’s been a crazy couple of weeks, Thanksgiving came and went, and then your lovely little market of love was front and center, last night, as Cosmic Charlie and Oakview Farm Meats debuted their very popular slider sandwiches as part of the food service at the annual Monument Square District Holiday Gala! But, not only did we enter into a new ring, we took the market with us!! We promoted, we had product, we had local vendors with us both as guests, as local celeb bartenders, as servers. Charlene put together an amazing gift basket of Locally Grown products! We sparkled, we dazzled, and we made great strides in putting this market up on a new level.
It was exciting to combine both of my worlds…the downtown Monument Square District and this market!! It was the perfect night, with the perfect food, with the perfect combination of local. We were out, in full force, and I couldn’t have been more proud.
Stand Back…we have only just taken our next steps!!!
It is Thursday, I open the market for you, and I look forward to seeing each of you, next week, at order pickup!!
Stand Back…let’s rock this week!
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Market is OPEN for orders! Group Buy This weekend
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net
GROUP BUY THIS WEEKEND! Grass Fed Cheeses and Wild Caught Seafood Expect to pick up in 1 to 2 weeks.
If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. All orders must be placed by 5pm on Sunday.
PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:45 pm.
PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla
If you are planning to pay using Dwolla please make sure your deposit includes the 25 cents fee. For example, if your order total is $22.50 make your deposit for $22.75.
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have a blessed weekend!
Nora
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: News: Local Raw Honey, Grass fed Cheese and Seafood Group buy
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
How to contact us:
Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Local Raw Honey
Bob from Bradbury Honey (B&B Enterprises) enjoyed meeting you all on Tuesday when he was Vendor of the day! He has expanded his listings on the market. Wildflower, Gallberry, Sourwood and Tupelo honey will now be offered on a weekly basis. In addition, he has added is handcrafted candles made from beeswax he has collected from his local hives.
Group Buy: Grass Fed Cheeses and Wild Caught Seafood
This weekend we will be placing our last group buy of the year. We will be taking orders for Grass Fed Cheeses from Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheeses and Jason Wiebe Dairy. In addition, we will place an order for Sustainably Caught Seafood from VitalChoice. This will only be for shellfish and sardines as Doug’s Salmon provides the co-op Wild Alaskan Salmon.
See more details for the group buys at the bottom of this weblog.
HELP! We need Volunteers!!
*THANK YOU Diana, Marie, Pam, Tanya, Marianna and Lanay for helping on Tuesday! You guys are a blessing! We couldn’t have a co-op without volunteers and we appreciate you all so much!
If you are interested in volunteering, I have created a volunteer sign up on Signup Genius. I am asking for volunteers to sign up for 1 hour shifts from 2p to 6:45 pm. No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised. Here is the link to the sign up http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AEA623A7FA7-volunteer
The link is also posted on the About page on our website.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Group Order : Seafood from VitalChoice
This weekend we will be having our group bulk order for Sustainably Caught Wild Caught Seafood from Vital Choice. We only do this a few times a year and will not have another seafood group buy again until next year. This order is for:
Oregon Pink Shrimp (Cooked) (2lb Bag)
Wild Alaskan Weathervane Scallops
Wild Pacific Calamari
Wild Salmon Caviar – Ikura
Canned Portuguese Sardine Fillets
In order for us to get discount pricing we have to reach certain minimums, if we do not reach the minimums on all the items I will let you know and you will have the option to purchase at the non-discounted price and still take advantage of our FREE shipping.
Group Order : Grass Fed Cheese
Group Order for Grass-fed Cheese This Weekend
This weekend we will be taking orders for grass-fed cheese from Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese and Jason Wiebe Dairy.
Low Temp Pasteurized and Raw Milk Cheeses will be available.
I’ve asked the cheese makers to put “(Raw Milk Cheese)” in the title if it is raw cheese aged 60 days according to FDA regulation. All other cheeses are low temp pasteurized.
Raw milk cheese that is listed on the market is safe for human consumption and is aged at least 60 days per FDA regulation.
Prices and available sizes will be on the market website tomorrow for ordering. The pricing will include shipping and taxes/fees.
The cheese will NOT be available for pick up this Tuesday. Please allow at least 2 weeks. I will email you when it is available for pick up.
- Cows Raised without synthetic hormones
- Cows are grass-fed and raised on pasture
- Old World, Handmade Cheese making Techniques
- Cheeses made with non-homogenized low temp pasteurized or raw milk and aged at least 60 days to comply with the USDA regulations for raw milk cheese production
- Vegetable-based rennet, to make it more acceptable to vegetarians
- Cheeses that are not considered raw are pasteurized at the lowest legal temperature for 15 seconds
See Kenny’s and Jason’s website for more detailed information about their process: http://www.kennysfarmhousecheese.com/
http://www.jasonwiebedairy.com/index.htm
Benefits of Grass-Fed Cheese
- One of the few foods that contains a perfect balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fats, a ratio ideal for your health
- Very high in CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) In fact, it contains five times more CLA than dairy from grain-fed cows! CLA, which are most abundant in grass-fed products, are among the most potent cancer fighters in all foods.
- Considerably higher in beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin E than cheese and other dairy from grain-fed sources
- High in the healthy calcium and protein your body needs
- Free from growth hormones and antibiotics
Upcoming Group Buys
Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.
Grass Fed Cheeses – 12/5
Vital Choice (Shellfish Only) 12/5
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!
Republican Valley Produce: RVP market is Open
Remember, orders are due by 10pm on Saturday.
Manhattan folks, you can preorder for the December 6th market this week. It is your choice. Just select “Winter Market” as pick up location.
Thanks!
Jay
Gwinnett Locally Grown: The Market is open for ordering!
The Market is open Thursday at 9 – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.
MARKET NEWS
Hope everyone is enjoying getting ready for the Winter Holiday Season! It can be hectic but to see everyone’s excitement, the lights on people’s houses driving home and the yummy smells this time of year are all things that get me love this time of year!
Having said that…we want to enjoy our families the week of Christmas at the Farm so there will be no Market on December 23rd. We will be closed the week of Christmas. Please be sure to stock up on all your Holiday needs for Market on December 16th!
The Veggie Patch at Bouchard Farms
USDA Certified Organic
Local USDA Organic Produce Farm
Website: www.veggiepatchga.com
The Veggie Patch grows a huge variety of organic vegetables practicing sustainable organic farming in order to provide locally grown produce for a healthy lifestyle. On our 300 acre farm we harvest from about 30 acres as well as from 7 green houses.
The Veggie Patch organic veggies can be purchased at Athens Farmer’s Market, on-line locally grown markets, at the farm, or join our CSA to get a veggie box every week.
Callidora Farms
Website: www.callidorafarms.com
Grass-fed, pasture raised meats
Callidora Farms is owned and managed by Raul and Genel Rivera (The Farmers). Farming is new to them, but it has been in Raul’s heart since his childhood days. In 2008, Raul began searching for the perfect land to purchase and start farming. After 5 years of searching, he finally found the perfect 71-acre plot in historical Madison, GA where he and his family could live the dream of operating a sustainable farm. Soon after buying the land, The Farmers realized that sustainable farming is both a way of life and a business. Having little knowledge in farming, the first year and a half was a definite learning curve. During that learning curve the one philosophy they adhered to was to provide natural solutions to all of the challenges that they face so that the animals experience the best life possible.
A growing number of people want to know where their food comes from, how it is being raised, and who is raising it. The Farmers believe that the best way to obtain these answers is to get connected to farmers who are very passionate about how food is raised. Their passion for staying connected to their food source drives them to continue to seek better ways to farm.
We also have yummy baked goods in time for the holidays!
Rancho Alegre Freshly Made
Website: ranchoalegrefarm.com
Rancho Alegre Freshly Made produces freshly-made products for you and your family. We focus on gluten-free, low carb baking as well as healthy salsas with NO PRESERVATIVES. Everything made fresh on market pick up day.
If you are trying to be gluten-free or are looking for delicious freshly-made products, order from Rancho Alegre Freshly Made.
In stock now! Saddle Creek Bee Farm specializes in pure raw wildflower honey. This honey is collected from Gwinnett and Barrow Counties. It is a great item to beat those allergies! Mixed selection of squeezable plastic, and glass containers.
We also have Wilderness Family Naturals Coconut Sugar, Flour and Organic Popcorn in the Market for sale! When you come to pick up your order, check them out! They are also now online!
Please be sure to check out ALL our great Growers to prepare for your Holiday baking and meals!!
Remember we have Kombucha available! If you are not familiar with it, Kombucha is a naturally fermented tea with natural probiotics! It has been around for centuries originating in Asia. It is said to have healing properties and because it is naturally fermented, is a great support for the digestive system. When your here, ask me for a sample! I’d love your feedback!
If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your imput!
*If anyone has plastic grocery bags you’d like to get rid of and recycle, we can always use them at the Market! Feel free to bring them with you on Tuesday…
Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.
CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Thanks for all your support!
Shop often and eat well!
Cheryl Gelatt
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com
Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm
Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.
Cross Timbers Food Cooperative: CTFC Market Open for December 20 Pick-up
Hey, folks—
Ordering for the sole December delivery is OPEN.
Orders can be placed through Sunday, December 14.
Pickup is from 1:30 – 2:30 PM on Saturday, December 20.
The first 2015 delivery will be on January 3.
The delivery schedule for the rest of 2015 will be posted in January.
Enjoy,
Wylie
for Cross Timbers Food Cooperative
Dothan, Alabama: THURSDAY, DEC. 4th, CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE & FARMERS MARKET...
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Market At Dothan Locally Grown
How to contact us:’
Our Website: marketatdothan.locallygrown.net
Our Email:2farmersdaughters@gmail.com
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarketAtDothan
Market News
DECEMBER:
THURSDAY, DEC. 4th, DOTHAN NURSERIES & MARKET AT DOTHAN
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE & FARMERS MARKET
3pm – 7pm
VENDORS ONSITE:
Horton Farms – Christmas Tomatoes! Special on Cinnamon Creamed Honey, 10 tubs/$55.00…great gift!
Wiley Wok – Will be “Woking” mixed vegetable stir fry & Sandspur Farm pork to sample
The Bread Lady – flavored breads, mixes, cookbook
Aughtmon 1918 -Scented Goat’sMilk Soaps
Priceless Health Farm – Fresh greens: arugula, collards, turnips, lettuce, micros; Kholrabi, Pico De Gallo & Pesto
East River Trading – Handmade clothing & accessories
Sandspur Farm -Pastured pork, eggs, greens
The Sugar Junkie – Chocolate bread loaves, challah loaves, cookies …last chance before moving South!
Sweet Cakes – Pasta, pastries, cakes
Farmers Daughters Co-Op – D’s Jellies: Blackberry, Mayhaw & Pepper; Headland Roasting Co. Coffee, Satsumas – Limited Quantity, $5 bags ONLY
MEET MOLLY…
Welcome Dothan’s newest Licensed Acupuncturist, Molly Maguire, L.Ac of Meadow Acupuncture for Healing & Well-Being. Come meet Molly& learn the health benefits of acupuncture! Perfect during busy holiday season!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12th – Last Online Market 2014 Season
#SHOPLOCAL…
PLEASE SUPPORT these LOCAL businesses! “It’s not hard to support your local economy. Just shift your spending to local independents. Every bit counts.” #ShopLocal. Order Online @
www.MarketAtDothan.locallygrown.net
DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS…
Now accepting Debit & Credit cards @ Market at Dothan when you PICK UP your order. Using SQUARE, is a FLEXIBLE payment option that allows you to get receipts via email or text message. EASY & CONVENIENT way to pay!
EASY & CONVENIENT Online Ordering @
www.MarketAtDothan.locallygrown.net
Farm to Table Recipes
BUTTERNUT SQUASH with WALNUTS & VANILLA
Yield: Serves 4.
We’re using butternut squash for this dish, but you could easily use kabocha squash instead, or any firm, easy-to-peel, winter squash. You can either boil or roast the squash, directions are given for both methods.
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Ingredients
1 butternut squash, about 2 pounds, peeled, seeds removed, flesh cut into 1-inch cubes (see how to cut and peel a butternut squash)
3 bay leaves (if boiling the squash)
Salt
1 heaping cup of walnuts (can substitute pecans or pine nuts)
2-3 Tbsp butter
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Black pepper to taste
Method
1a If roasting Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat the cubed squash with a little vegetable oil and spread out onto a baking tray. Sprinkle with salt and roast until the cubes begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
1b If boiling Put 4 cups of water into a medium-sized pot and add the bay leaves. Bring to a simmer. Add the squash to the pot. Boil, covered for 10 minutes. Drain.
2 Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and toast the walnuts. Stir frequently or they will burn. Once they they start to brown, and you can smell the aroma of toasted walnuts, remove from heat.
3 Melt the butter in the pan with the walnuts over medium-high heat. Toss the walnuts to coat with butter, then add the squash. Toss them to coat with butter.
4 Add the grated ginger, vanilla extract, black pepper, a little salt and dried thyme and toss once more. Turn off the heat and squeeze some lemon juice over everything. Taste for salt and lemon and add more to taste. If you want this to be a bit more luxurious, mix in another tablespoon of butter or two before serving.
Read more: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/butternut_squash_with_walnuts_and_vanilla/#ixzz3IVT31ru8
South Cumberland Food Hub: End of Year
Hello Everyone. We are coming to the close of our operations for the year. The hub will be closed today and we will reopen Monday, Dec.8th for the last order of the year. We are planning to re open next August for operations during the fall and early winter.
Let me know if you have any questions about our plans for next year, or any suggestions as to how we can improve our service to you. Thank you and have a wonderful week!
See you next Monday :-)
Risa
Champaign, OH: Thursday Invitation!
I bring to you a Thursday night soap event at the virtual market pick up…
Usually we do tastings but tomorrow night, your favorite soap maker will be set up to display her products, gift boxes, and more!!
Here is a word from Laura…
I am so excited to set up soap at the YMCA this Thursday during Virtual Market drop-off/pick-up time! Our amazing, oh-so-popular soaps and limited time gift baskets will be available for sale. We use organic oils and only use essential oils for the scents. This is a great opportunity to smell the various scents and meet the face (at least one of us!) behind the soap J I will also have our Tooth Powder for sale along with some samples for those of you that may not be ready to commit just yet! Give the gift of soap this Christmas…everyone uses it! Perfect size for stocking stuffers! Our customers truly love our soap…if you haven’t tried it yet, now’s your chance. Great for shaving with and some customers even use it for shampoo! Looking forward to seeing your lovely faces J
Blessings,
Laura
PS: If you haven’t been on our Facebook page, or ‘liked’ it, now is the time to do it! We are currently doing a huge Giveaway (12 bars of soap and 1 bag of Tooth Powder!!!), just ‘like’ and comment on the Giveaway picture post to be entered. Ends Dec. 12th. Be sure to share the news with friends and family! www.elmtreeessentials.com
Laura Miller
ELM Tree Essentials
937.524.5411
www.elmtreeessentials.com