Champaign, OH:  New Mother Nature

…Cause it’s the new Mother Nature takin’ over
It’s the new splendid lady come to call
It’s the new Mother Nature takin’ over
She’s gettin’ us all, she’s gettin’ us all…
(Guess Who – New Mother Nature)

Sending out very happy, and love filled wishes to all of the lovely women of our little market, on today, Mother’s Day! Mothers of children, pets, friends, nature…mothering of anything/anyone is a beautiful thing.

I have always been a very open, very loving, very expressive person. Early on, I was always the natural mother of my friend circles. In my different groups, in my different decades, I have always filled that role. I sensed when I needed to stick up for a friend, freely give out hugs, feed souls, listen, laugh, cry, help.

Recently, my old group of pals from elementary/middle school, have all reconnected. Old pictures have been surfacing, fast and furious, on Facebook. Young faces, young dreams, young smiles. Even in these pictures, I am in the middle, arms around everyone, tending to all needs. I was lucky enough to grow up in a neighborhood, the West End, where it was all kids, it was the 1970s, we were free to just be. Our mothers just pushed us all the door, told us to get on our bikes, and that was it. We fended for ourselves. But, I felt that while I was all about fun and games, I needed to keep a watchful eye. The years where I was the mom to friends, was just getting me ready to be the mother to my own Little Miss Sunshine.

My early love of gardening, planting seeds with my grandfather, learning all about his love of nature, gave me a mothering instinct to all things around us.

It takes many components to be a mother to anything or anyone. I like to think that since there is no real life manual, you learn with a dose of love, a dose of compassion, and open arms at all times.

This little market has become my little mothering act of love. From the customers, to the vendors, to the YMCA, to the products. It’s a love circle that needs constant mothering, watching, nurturing…I feel myself, once again, stepping into the natural role of mothering.

So, today, I give you the Sunday market reminder and happy wishes for a beautiful day from the market that I now mother over:)

Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam

Heirloom Living Market Lilburn:  "Bits and Bites" May 11, 2014

Bits and Bites

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you will find this easier to read and be able to see pictures if you go to the Market and choose Weblog …it’s easier on the eyes!

Greetings Lilburn, Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Market Folks:

PLEASE take the time to read this Newsletter! Although it may be a bit chatty — there are…

Important Reminders, Other Matters and Pertinent Information

Market will close at 9:00pm Sunday for the Crossfit Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!

The Newsletter is sent out each week to give you information pertinent to the Market. You can skip reading it now and find it under the Blog Tab to read later.

I am asking you again to READ the entire blurb!

Volunteers Needed

Thank you to Kathy Barnes and husband Keb, who volunteered this past Thursday and who have agreed to help on an on-going basis. Thanks also to Susan Cocker who has also volunteered. Bruce and Yolanda Wallace have volunteered their help (and their boys’ assistance)also! Thank you all! Marie Wheeler was there Thursday and showed Kathy the ‘ins-and-outs’ of getting the Market set-up and broken down and everything in between! Thanks Marie!

We still need YOU! The goal is to get enough folks on board so that we can rotate volunteer duties. Can you spare a few hours once a month? Without you as Members, the Market would not exist and now the Market needs your help!

Please click Volunteer Information for the Lilburn Market for the particulars! Thanks for your help!

Sarah Rockey is the primary volunteer at the Hamilton Mill Market. Pat Gibbon has also stepped up to help us out! Thank you ladies!

Please click Volunteer Information for the Hamilton Mill Market for the particulars! Thanks for your help!

Sue Wood generously volunteered for the Crossfit Lawrenceville Market and then her work schedule was changed! I so appreciate her offer and understand the “work thing”! One has to eat and pay bills, after all! So, if you would like to check out helping on Tuesday, please talk to me at Market!

and now for the news…

Milk Customers

Raw Cow Milk Customers, I told you last week that I would be sending a separate email to you; however, there was a change in plans! As soon as I have the OK from Sam, I will be sharing the news!

Farmer Updates

Miss Vicky of Fry Farm is back at the Lilburn Market! After set backs with winter crops (weather took a terrible toll), Vicky and Steve pushed through it and have some great produce to offer this week: Green Onions, Leeks, Lettuce Mix, Romaine Lettuce, Cherry Belle Radishes and French Breakfast Radishes. Welcome back Fry Farm!

Tammy of Burnell Farms does not have any items available this week but will return to Market next week!

The Veggie Patch is providing a good selection of wonderful fresh Spring veggie offerings and have fresh Herbs listed as well! Arugula, Bunching Onions, 4 types of Kale or a Mix, Green Lettuce, Red Lettuce, Mizuna, 2 kinds of HOT Peppers, Salad Mix and Swiss Chard. In addition, they offer cuttings if Herbs: German Thyme, Rosemary, 2 types of Parsley, Oregano, Chives and Medicinal Herbs: Marjoram, Lavender and Chamomile. The Heirloom Seedlings, (both Herb and Veggie) that I received are all doing well! Andrew and his crew certainly got them off to a banner start — now if I can just keep them healthy!

Doug of Doug’s Garden 2 types of Veggie Boxes available on the all Markets this week. Both contain a plethora of Veggies and the Herb Box has an added bag of freshly harvested Herbs! (lots of herbs!) In addition, he has added 1# bags of Spring Mix Lettuce, Young Spinach and Spicy Lettuce Mix! Lilburn folks were fortunate to see his huge Kohlrabi (alien looking root veggie) and a few were ‘brave enough’ to purchase! Please be sure and pick up Recipes at Market! Kohlrabi is very versatile — peeled and shredded along with a Granny Smith Apple makes an outstanding Cole Slaw! Depending on what is ready for Harvest this coming week, Doug will have additional items on the Farmers’ Sales Table.

High Garden Center formerly Cedar Seeder! Yes, finally George has gotten the new green house at their new property up and running and his plantings are yielding results! He had quite a undertaking to get the new place cleared and ready for planting and now Sunflowers, Broccoli, Wheat Grass, Kale SPROUTS are ready for us to eat! Also called Microgreens or Micros – no matter your preference of names, these are little but mighty powerhouses of nutrient dense food! These are plants and come in pots that fit into the Cedar Planters hand made by George. (You can purchase the planters on the Market also!) Either way – put them in your kitchen window and add to salads, smoothies or juices! It’s Spring; time to detox and renew! Welcome back Krista and George!

Be sure and check out the wonderful meat selections available from B&G Farms. Lynda has Necks and Backs on sale; perfect to add to those chicken carcasses you have been saving to make Bone Broth. I have some ‘brewing’ as I write this!

Joyful Noise Acres Farm has a few items on the Market this week and will be adding more in the near future!

Carrell Farms will be re-listing their items in early June when David returns from his Alpaca Shearing. He travels during the Spring in the Southeast and Shalley must care for the Farm. Unfortunately, she has no help at this time and cannot leave the Farm for deliveries. David and Shalley also raise Alpacas so between the Water Buffalo, the Alpacas, the Aviary and the fact that it is Spring and there are LOTS of new babies, she is one busy lady!

Both Golden Farms and Rocky Acres offer fresh eggs from pastured chickens fed organic, soy and GMO free feed.

If you are interested in Lamb, please contact Maryanne at 404-432-4337. White Gates Farm near Butler, Georgia has Lamb offerings.

Lamb

Lamb Chops at $15.00/lb
Ground Lamb at $10.00/lb *
Neck Bones at $3.50/lb
Stew Meat at $8.00/lb
Shoulder Roasts at $11.00/lb
Whole and Half Legs at $10.50/lb
Lamb Ribs at $11.00/lb

Please email Maryanne at heirloomlivingmarket@gmail.com or call 404-432-4337 to place an order for pickup at Market. *At the present time, there is no ground lamb available. Linda has just returned from England; however, she is scheduled to have surgery on her shoulder (which was injured when she was thrown from a horse). I will let you know when it becomes available.

There is a limited supply of Salmon Filets and Halibut from Doug’s Wild Alaska Salmon. Their Halibut and Salmon Wild Caught of the Alaska coast by Doug and his Family. The quality and taste are phenomenal!

My Daily Bread supply us with fresh, organic baked goods that are yummy! Be sure and check out Dabrielle’s offerings this week. For those of you who are Gluten Free, Dabrielle does offer Brownies and Sugar Cookies. Her Spelt Bread and Spelt Pumpkin Muffins are also good choices for those who cannot have wheat. Although Spelt does contain Gluten, it can be eaten by some folks who have a slight gluten intolerance! We never know what will be brought for the Farmers’ Sale Table, so be sure and place an order for what you want so you are not disappointed.

Marie of Bakery on Brooks is back in full swing with her her Gluten Free and Paleo goodies! She is a creative Baker (read Mad Scientist in the Kitchen) and has found the secret of Gluten Free goodies. Her Paleo Bites are fabulous – don’t know how she does it – but they are small and mighty bites of heaven! Try any of the varieties. I will stick with the Almond Joy thank you very much!

Cara of Golden Farms has Duck Eggs available! Get your order in early because there is a limited supply!

The 4 Pack of Honey from Dances With Bees has been a great seller of late! Everyone is wanted to find their favorite! Be sure and check out Jay’s Honey varieties! Have you seen the Blackberry Mead Vinegar Jay has listed in his offerings! WOW! It makes a great salad dressing! I also tried reducing it and used it as a glaze for Lamb Chops! Oh, yes, it was a winner!

Patti makes some outstanding Natural Body Products from the honey and beeswax. Her Gardener’s Friend Soap is fantastic!

Bo and Megan of My Quality Mushrooms had a very busy and productive Winter making many improvements to their Farm! They are concentrating their efforts on serving the restaurant community; however, I am talking with them about purchasing on a monthly basis. Please let me know if you are interested – we would have to have a minimum order.

That about sums up the Farmer Updates unless of course you want to know about

STRAWBERRIES

Watsonia Farms Strawberries Arrived this past week! Mine were fabulous and besides just popping them in my mouth, they found their way into some Strawberry Gummies! Organic Strawberries will be available in quarts or gallons through the season – which doesn’t last long, so be sure and get yours soon!

Remember, these are ORGANIC Strawberries. They have not been sprayed with pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. They may not be ‘perfectly shaped’ but they will be fresh and flavorful! Pay attention now — this is important. Here is a hint – when you get your berries home, soak them in a solution of Vinegar and Water 1 part Vinegar to 3 parts Water (preferably filtered water or spring water). I use Apple Cider Vinegar (Bragg’s) however, white vinegar will work also. Soak those little red juicy globes of strawberry goodness for about a half hour; swish the water around when you think about it. The soak will remove any spores that may be present on the berries and will prolong the life of them greatly. After the soak, rinse well. I spin my berries dry (salad spinner) and then put in a glass container lined with a paper towel. I do not put the lid on tightly so that moisture does not accumulate and there is air flow! My berries keep til I finish the last one ~ sometimes up to 5 days later! Try it, it really does work! (Thanks Mom!)

Azure Standard

Ordering Deadline is Tuesday, May 20th

For items that are not produced/grown locally we blessed to have a great resource! With over 9,000 Organic, “Clean” food products to choose from, Azure Standard can now be your “go to” place to get your Pantry Staples and other great items that are just not available from the local farmers and producers! You can order items in bulk or individually and save on the premium prices charged at places like Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods! All items are shipped via semi-truck to our Drop Off location in Lawrenceville on a specified date. On pickup day, you come to the location, pickup your items and you are good to go! Simply log onto Azure Standard, create a free account and start shopping!

Please share this information with friends and family to ensure that we will all have this great resource available to us!

Here’s the scoop:

Azure Standard Ordering Deadline: Tuesday, May 20th 6:00pm
Azure Standard Pickup Date: Tuesday, May 27th at 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA
Drop #: 796431
Drop Name: Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville
Drop Coordinator: Maryanne Vaeth
Contact Information: Email Drop Coordinator
Phone: 404-432-4337

This Group on Facebook will keep you up to date on the “happenings” with this service!

Azure Standard Lawrenceville Drop Information: My Azure Standard Drop Lawrenceville

I want to check out Azure Standard.

… this and that …

We acknowledge our Mothers today ~ without them ~ we would not be. Without our Mother, we would not be WHO we are today! A Mother’s love ~ perhaps our greatest gift. Celebrate her today! Happy Mother’s Day!

It is time to say – thank you for taking the time to read this missive…

Please know that we appreciate the support of All Saints Lutheran Church, Crossfit O-Zone Gym and the Hamilton Mill Community for the use of the great spaces for Market. We are grateful for you and for your support of our dedicated, LOCAL Farmers/Growers and Artisans.

Please “Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!

Market will close at 9:00pm Sunday for the Crossfit Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!


Order now since you are just a click way!

Happy shopping!

Take me to the Lilburn Market.
Take me to the Crossfit Market
Take me to the Hamilton Mill Market

BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!

Joyful thoughts and bountiful blessings!

~Maryanne

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StPete.LocallyGrown.Net:  Happy Mother's Day to YOU

Wick's Locally Grown:  Wick's Locally Ground is open

Hi to everyone,

Rain came at just the right time last Thursday. We had just finished putting in 3000 tomato plants and planted watermelons and cucumbers and the rain started. We got 3.5 inches at the farm and things are looking nice and green. We just added a recipe section to the web site. We invite you to put any of your favorite recipes on the page. This week we have added leeks to the available produce. Wishing all you Mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.

Dan
Wick’s Locally Ground

Local Farms First:  Asian Greens!

Greetings Local Farms First food lovers!

Rain Crow Farm

Mei Qing Choi is available from Rain Crow this week! This exotic veggie is a wonderful asian green! Check it out on the market this week and see all of the cool ways to use it!! Click HERE to view this item, and many more spring goodies available this week!

Thanks for supporting local family farms,
Amy Konash- Market Manager
LocalFarmsFirst.org – a 501c3 non-profit
970-641-7682
click here to start shopping on the website:
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com

South Cumberland Farmer's Market:  Milk on the Market This Week!!!

Milk will be on the market this week! Risa will list it as soon as she has a moment, so keep checking back!!!! Yea!!!!!!!!

Green Fork Farmers Market:  Weekly product list

NEW! Asparagus from Plenty good farm! This won’t last long, so get it while you can. Also NEW this week: Beyond Organics has radishes, spinach, turnip greens and red romaine lettuce, and Green Fork Farm has fennel leaves, sage, and mint.

We have a NEW producer on board this week called Great Fermentations! They are introducing a fermented crunchy kraut loaded with probiotics and prebiotics. Join the healthful fermented foods revolution and give their kraut a try! And keep a lookout for more of their delicious products in the near future.

Also available this werk: Arugula, bok choy, kale, mustard greens, lettuce spring mix, spicy salad mix, fresh and dried shiitake mushrooms and mushroom powder, green onions, chives, oregano, olive oil, olives, beef, chicken, duck, pork, lamb, dog bones, pet food, chicken and duck eggs, salsa, soap, scented oils, facial elixir, toner, sugar scrub, lip balm, mouthwash, moisturizer, muscle salve, and tuberose bulbs.

Go ahead and place your order from now until Tuesday at noon for pickup on Wednesday from 4-7 pm. We will also have some items available for sale at the market, so you can stop by if you aren’t able to order. We’ll be in the Breezeway at Nightbird Books, 205 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!

Thanks,

Green Fork Farmers Market

To place your order, click on the link below and fill your shopping cart by clicking on the button next to each item you wish to order. Then proceed to checkout, make sure the amount of each item you ordered is correct, then scroll to the bottom and click on Place Your Order. It’s easy!!

South Cumberland Farmer's Market:  Time to Order Local Food!

Dothan, Alabama:  Thank You, Happy Mother's Day & Grilling...

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Market At Dothan_Eating Locally, Year Round

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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

THANK YOU for your overwhelming support of our 1st Mother’s Day “Local Food FEST”…a homegrown gathering of growers, producers, cooks, foodies, locavores, musicians and even a goat connecting to celebrate Moms, gardens, food, music and more! Thank You!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY…
Grateful for all the “Moms” in our lives!

FIRE UP THE GRILL…
Summertime = BBQ season…Market At Dothan has everything you need for a fresh, local summer of great grilling!

STRAWBERRIES…CHEMICAL FREE!!!
Horton Farm & Farmers Daughters COOP have Limited Availability of CHEMICAL FREE, Locally Grown Strawberries this season. Watch for availability online & at Friday pick up. First Come, First Served!

“Strawberries are the angels of the earth, innocent and sweet with green leafy wings reaching heavenward”. -Terri Guillemets

EARLY SNEAK PEEK: some of the produce in next week’s COOP Bags could be…New Potatos, Onions, Carrots, Squash, Spring Mix & Strawberries (limited to first come, first served)

http://marketatdothan.locallygrown.net/market/index/62630
Have you “LIKED” & “SHARED” Farmers Daughters COOP Facebook page? Great info…www.Facebook.com/FarmersDaughtersCOOP

Farm to Table Recipes

Chipotle Burger

www.simplyrecipes.com
Servings: 4
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Category: Meat
Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/3 cup onion, grated
  2-4 chipotle peppers , depending on how much chile heat you like, minced, plus 1 Tbsp of the adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
  6 hamburger buns
  6 slices jack cheese
  2 avocados, sliced
  Chipotle hot sauce to taste
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish
  2 poblano chile peppers, roasted, seeded, peeled and sliced *
  Notes / Directions
  1. Form 4-6 patties from the burger mix, about 1/4 pound to 1/3 pound each. Tip: form the patties with a little indentation in the center and as they cook the patties won’t bulge as much in the center.

2. Grill the burgers over medium-high heat (with the grill lid down) until done, about 6-7 minutes per side, depending on how hot your grill is. Cook until the internal temperature is 140°F for medium rare, or 160°F for well done. When the burgers are almost ready, place a slice of jack cheese on each patty and close the grill lid. The cheese should melt in a little over a minute.

3. If you want toasted burger buns with your burgers, toast them after you’ve flipped the burgers. Watch that the buns don’t burn; when they are lightly toasted move them to a tray near the grill. When the burgers are ready, place them on the buns. Top with slices of avocado, then some of the roasted poblanos (if using) a little cilantro and hot sauce.

• Ingredients available on Market Page
  http://marketatdothan.locallygrown.net/market

Tullahoma Locally Grown:  Always room for a salad

Hello May!

There is a true abundance of Lettuce and greens on our market these days. I wanted to share a vinaigrette recipe from one of my favorite blogs I’ve followed for years! And below is the Pork Section of Fox Farm’s research on price comparison.

The Market is open until Wednesday at Noon
Get started here: Tullahoma Locally Grown Market

From The Nourising Gourmet

Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons dijon style mustard ¾ teaspoon unrefined salt 1-3 garlic cloves, peeled, and finely minced or put through a garlic press 2 tablespoons coconut milk (full fat), cream, or unsweetened, homemade coconut yogurt

Instructions

Mix all of the ingredients together by either whisking in a small bowl, or putting in a 2 cup jar, placing the lid on, and shaking. Shake before each use.

Pork

Fresh pork products purchased from the grocery store have a 12% to 15% solution of additives which can include water, salt, potassium lactate, sodium phosphate, and/or lemon juice/citric acid. The exception is when the package states the meat is All Natural but, even then, look at the label because it may contain water and salt. Locally Grown pork does not have any preservatives or additives in the meat.
Industry Standard for commercial pork sausage is up to 50% fat. Locally grown sausage is much lower in fat – usually about 20% fat or less.
Most commercially produced bacon has nitrates and other preservatives in it. All natural bacon is the exception in the stores but even then read the label for contents. Commercial bacon has a long shelf life in the refrigerator in comparison to locally grown bacon.
The bacon from locally grown is either uncured or cured. Uncured means the meat was sliced and packaged at the processor and nothing has been added to the meat. Cured means seasonings (salt, pepper, and sugar) have been rubbed on the meat and it’s hung in a cooler for a few days to “cure”. There are no nitrites or nitrates in the locally grown bacon and this is why it is kept frozen.
When buying meat, look at the weight on the package because many packages of bacon and sausage are less than one pound. In order to conduct a more accurate price comparison, sausage and bacon packages weighing less than one pound were recomputed to the one pound selling price.

See you Thursday!