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Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: News 7/14/16
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Have a question for other co-op members? Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op
My Daily Bread Update
My Daily Bread will be on the market this week but will be on vacation the following week. Please feel free to stock up this week if you need to. All their baked goods freeze great!
Berries- They will also have blueberries and maybe some blackberries this week but unsure of how long we will have them, so if you want to get some to freeze, you should do it soon. It only takes one good windstorm and they are gone…
Update on Bruce- He’s been doing great and has recovered very well. He’s been making all the deliveries these past several weeks and it’s great to see him back on his feet. Thanks again for all your prayers.
Wheat Vendor Change- My Daily Bread has switched their source for Organic, Non-GMO Hard Winter wheat. The color of the wheat is slightly different and will produce a more golden loaf. They are beautiful loaves, but they are a different color. They just wanted you all to be aware of the change. If you have any questions please feel free to contact them. Their contact info in on the grower tab on the website.
Market News
Please lift Benny, the delivery driver, from Cedar Rock Dairy in your prayers! He had 2 strokes last weekend and it has affected his balance and is having trouble walking. He will have to go through rehab for awhile. I spoke with Sam, owner of the dairy, and delivery will be back to normal this week. Pray for Benny’s complete and quick healing.
There are lots of fresh veggies and fruits- (berries, cantaloupe, watermelon) on the market this week. It’s amazing what some rain can do!!
Don’t miss out on the flavorful heirloom tomatoes, they won’t last long! My family enjoyed them simply sliced with just a sprinkle of sea salt, olive oil, Basil- Red Rubin from Caley’s and a dash of A&A Alta Cucina Crema Balsamic Vingar. It was beautiful and delicious! The purple and green hues from the basil really brought out the different colors of the tomatoes and it looked like a work of art. Made an impressive plate for 5 minutes of work!
Also, great time to stock up to have some good tomatoes for all the soups and stews this winter! TIP: If you are not a canner, you can actually freeze tomatoes whole- no need to blanch and peel. When you defrost them the skin slips right off.
ALL the veggies and fruits listed on the market are either Certified Naturally Grown or organically grown. NO synthetic chemical pesticides or fertilizers ever used
NEW ITEMS!
Beef – Top Round for London Broil (see recipe below)
Veggies – Peppers – “Scotch Bonnet” Hot
Veggies-Peppers Jalapeno
Veggies-Peppers Yellow banana pepper
Cantaloupe
Water Melon “Sugar Baby”
Blackberries
Asia Long Bean
Veggies – Tomato ‘Taxi’
Veggies – Tomatoes Mixed Cherry
Veggies – Tomatoes , Mixed
Veggies – Potatoes ‘Bora Valley’(purple)
Tomatoes Green “Heirloom”
Veggies – Potatoes ‘Purple Sun’
Veggies – Onions ‘Italian Torpedo’
Dill – seed heads
Tomatoes “Heirloom” – beautiful and full of flavor
Veggies – Squash – Gourmet Mixed
Group Buys are available for pick up this Tuesday
If you ordered items in our Wilderness Family Natural group buy, your items will be at pick up this Tuesday. If you can’t pick up I will keep until you can. These items are exempt from our “no show/donate” policy.
I’ve received shipping confirmations from Green Pasture and Great Lakes Collagen. I expect both to arrive before Tuesday pick up. If anything changes I will email you before Tuesday.
Volunteers Needed
Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!
THANK YOU Diana, Pam, Cindy, and Chuck for helping out on Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!
FAREWELL and A BIG THANK YOU to Marie for helping out for over 4 years! Many of you may or may not have met my good friend Marie. She has been helping me set up the market for the past 4 years and is one of the reasons why the market runs so smoothly on Tuesdays. Most times she gets to the warehouse even before I do! She will be moving to south Georgia soon and will be dearly missed! Hoping to get her back once a month when she stocks up on co-op goodies!
The schedule through the end of the year is posted. To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up
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.
FACEBOOK – Opportunity to help!
Many of you have told me that you can’t volunteer due to your work/family schedule and I completely understand. You’ve also asked what else can I do help out the co-op? Here’s one way that will really help us out – if you are on Facebook or other social media please consider posting a pic of your co-op goodies! I have a very limited marketing budget and really depend on word of mouth advertising. Please feel free to spread the word about our wonderful market! Tag us @SuwaneeWholeLife
Thank you in advance for your support!
Recipe: London Broil
Rub steak with the cut side of a halved garlic clove and liberally season both sides of your London broil with salt and pepper. Let it sit at room temperature on a rack set inside a rimmed baking tray for at least one hour. The salt will dissolve and will be absorbed into the meat. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat (or heat a grill pan over medium-high). Grill the first side for four minutes, then rotate 45° from its original spot on the grill (but don’t turn it over) in order to get the crosshatch grill marks. Continue to grill for another three to four minutes, then flip and repeat the process, until it’s charred and medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer should register 125°F when it’s ready—about 10 to 12 minutes total. Let it rest about 10 minutes before cutting, and serve it with a pat of grass fed butter.
Upcoming Group Buys/Vendors of the Day
Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.
Wild Caught Shrimp – 7/29 – 7/31
Grass Fed Cheese – 8/19 – 8/21
Unrefined Sea Salts – 8/26 – 8/28
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious foods possible!
CSA Farmers Market: Growing Season Update July 9 2016
After a very long dry spell we finally got some rain, what a welcome relief.
Garlic Curing at White Pine Farm.
We picked our first tomato Today, soon they will be available for sale.
Pests NOT WELCOME. This picture shows a squash bug and its eggs, everyone dreads these critters as they like to suck the juice out of the plants. Their greatest nemesis and an organic gardeners friend is the assassin bug that looks very much like them.
CUCUMBERS
Cucumbers are extremely beneficial for overall health, especially during the summer since it is mostly made of water and important nutrients that are essential for the human body. The flesh of cucumbers is rich in vitamins A, C, and folic acid while the hard skin of cucumbers is rich in fiber and a range of minerals include magnesium, molybdenum, and potassium. Additionally, cucumber contains silica, a trace mineral that contributes greatly to strengthening our connective tissues. Cucumbers are known to heal many skin problems, under eye swelling and sunburn. Cucumbers also contain ascorbic and caffeic acids which prevent water loss, therefore cucumber is frequently applied topically to burns and dermatitis.
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Foothills Market: The Market is Open - July 14
There’s nothing new for the market this week, but we still have some nice eggplant and plenty of lima beans. We also have a lot of really nice okra. If you would like a batch of small okra to pickle, let us know and we can put together a bag with pods no longer than 3".
You can place your orders by visiting the website between noon today and 5 p.m. Friday. Orders will be available for pickup at the farmers’ market downtown between 9-11 a.m. Saturday.
Eat something fresh this week!
Independence,VA: The market is OPEN!
The Market is Open for Business!
Good afternoon friends!
The market is back up and running for orders to be picked July 20th!
There is a lot of produce and fruit cycling thru so be sure to check back in everyday, especially on Mondays for new items coming in!
Just a reminder, the Market closes to orders at 8 pm Monday evening. If you have questions, feel free to email me at IFMmarketplace@gmail.com or call 276-235-8230. Please bring cash or checks. You’ll still be dealing with each individual vendor.
Happy shopping! Here are the links:http://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market/
you can also get there from the webpage, www.independencefarmersmarket.org
Thanks again and see you there!!
Penny B
Old99Farm Market: Old 99 Farm, week of July 10
There was a time in my life when cheesemaking meant time, temperature control and money spent on buying ‘special’ cultures. And at that time I was not interested in any of the above! Well, this past weekend, while attending one of David Asher’s workshops, my mind was changed about cheesemaking. David is a young organic farmer, enthusiastic cheesemaker, and passionate teacher. He is now touring to promote his book ‘The Art of Natural Cheesemaking’. I, Cami, have learned a lot about making good kefir and yogourt, as well as various yummy soft and hard cheeses (crème fraîche, chèvre, crottin, mozzarella, brie, camembert, blue cheeses, gouda, alpine, cheddar, ricotta).
Now, you want to know why I am so excited about all of these and wanting to try them all? Because everything is simple, clear, and we have everything we need to make them right here on the farm!
As of now, I’m growing the kefir culture and soon we’ll be able to share it with you. Please let us know if you are interested! Keep in touch!
Place your orders for the week please, we’ll have them ready for you on Friday!
Ian and Cami
Gwinnett Locally Grown: MARKET'S OPEN!
Good morning everyone!
Hope you are all having a great week! A brief announcement for you all:
I will not be around the week of 7/25 and the market WILL BE CLOSED. This means you MUST STOCK UP THIS WEEK! I will be sending out reminder e-mails this weekend as well.
Don't forget to get your essentials for the week (AND THE WEEK AFTER!)
- Raw milk (labeled for pet consumption)
- Grass fed beef
- Duck eggs
- Pastured chicken and pork (think bacon!)
- Fresh Veggies
- Local Honey
- Locally roasted coffee (Iced coffee anyone? Make it at home, healthier and cheaper!)
As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or comments. E-mail is the best way to reach me, Mon-Thurs 11am-4pm grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com
Don't forget, the market opens on Thursday at 9am and it closes on Monday at 12pm. Pick up is on Tuesday at Rancho Alegre Farm from 4-7pm. If you can't make it for whatever reason (because life happens!), PLEASE e-mail me and I may be able to accommodate the situation. Thank you!
I'LL SEE YOU ALL ON TUESDAY FOR PICK UP!
Tullahoma Locally Grown: Just a Few Hours Left
Your Market Closes Today at NOON.
Your Tullahoma Locally Grown Market is open today until noon. Please ensure you place your final orders by that time. It is okay if you already submitted an order. Multiple orders are automatically combined. You still have time to order your eggs, milk, breads, vegetables, flowers, candles, and other items.
Pickup will be tomorrow (Thursday) from 4:15 to 5:15.
Here is the link to the market: Tullahoma Locally Grown Market
Thank you for your support. Have a great day,
Fuel So Good Coffee Roasters
The Cumming Harvest - Closed: This Week at The Cumming Harvest
THIS WEEK…Chicken!
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WELCOME
This week I’m happy to welcome a new farmer to our market, Holden Creek Farms offering pasture raised chicken. Dad and I visited them in June and were impressed by their passion for growing and caring for their animals. The chickens are raised on pasture following similar practices of Polyface Farms. If you’re unfamiliar, Polyface is Joel Salatin’s farm in Virginia. Still wondering who I’m talking about? Make sure to add his website to your reading list.
Pick-Up
Market Location and Pick Up
135 Enterprise Drive, Suite I, Cumming, GA 30040
Google Map
To view the harvest today and tomorrow till 8pm, visit “The Market” page on our website, The Cumming Harvest
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!
Champaign, OH: Last Call!
I am finishing up some paperwork, and am giving you a bonus until 10:30 to get your orders in!
My late night working session is giving you just a bit more time!! The orders are coming…don’t be left out!!
Think about all of the seasonal items, your tried and true favs, and all that we have to make your life so much easier!
Go, order…
See you soon!