Fresh Harvest, LLC:  Fresh Harvest for December 14th

Market News

Hello!

The holiday season is officially upon us, as this week marks the beginning of Hanukkah. We wish everyone a wonderful Festival of Lights!

This will be our last delivery before the New Year. We will be off Wednesday December 24th and Wednesday December 31st. We plan on starting up again the following week, so look out for an email on January 4th announcing delivery for Wednesday January 7th. We assume weather will cooperate, but who knows?

Please stock up this week in anticipation of our 2 weeks off. Now is the time to buy your main course meats for Holiday dinners! The eggs, cheese, root veggies and sweet potatoes, and even some of the greens, will last a good while. The pumpkin-cranberry loaf from Dozen Bakery freezes well, and would be a great addition to Christmas week.

We have GREAT items available for gift giving, including Fresh Harvest Gift Certificates! They are up on the Market page this week. We also have back with us soap and lip balm from Little Seed Farm. Other great gift items are Barrel-Aged Honey from Tru Bee Honey, and Country Faire English Toffee. The Bloomy Rind has an AMAZING selection of cheeses available, and who would not like some cheese?!

If we don’t see you on Wednesday, we wish you a very Merry Holiday Season. May your coming days be filled with much love and joy! And best wishes to all of us for a healthy and peace – full New Year ahead.

Thanks so much for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!

John and Tallahassee

Coming Events

The Wednesday Market:  Here is Your Weekly Reminder to Order!

Good afternoon! What a spectacular day we have been given – the sun is out and the temperature will hit 60 degrees by mid-afternoon.

Before you go out and enjoy all of that sunshine, be sure to place your order with The Wednesday Market. Please order by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. Check the website for all of this week’s product listings. Here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market

Thank you for supporting locally grown agriculture and for choosing to buy locally. We’ll see you at the Market!

Thanks,

Beverly

United States Virgin Islands:  VI Locally Grown Market: Week of December 14, 2014

Good afternoon!

The VI Locally Grown market is open for orders. Thanks for supporting your local farmers and craft makers!

Don’t miss out on Ridge to Reef farm’s mouthwatering mango fed local organic pork cuts, available for purchase at the market.

The new location for the market is a beautiful experience within itself. If you haven’t had a chance to see the Lawaetz Museum property at Little La Grange on Mahogany road, the market is a great opportunity to support your local farmers and enjoy the a local heritage site for St. Croix.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.

-Jillian and your VI Locally Grown producers

Old99Farm Market:  Old 99 Farm, Week of Dec 14 2014

Yes, another mild spell is upon us, no snow and no frost in the ground. Normal for this time of year is -2 to -6dC, which is forecast to catch up with us by mid week.

I have the Old 99 pork now in the freezer: cuts include loin chops, butt chops, side ribs, bacon, smoked hams, picnic roast, smoked hocks, fresh hocks and feet, lard, sausage and ground. A half pig provides about 65 lb of meat, at about 15 discount from buying the same mix of cuts at retail.

Also have 50 stewing hens now in the freezer; these are my two year old layers and some Sussex roosters. Price is $7/kg most weight around 2kg.

We continue to have a good selection of greens and root vegetables.

Next thurs is last market day before Christmas, will do a market on Sat Dec 27th. If you need something special or in a hurry, feel free to call.

In the area of food education, I just received three new dvds: Fed Up (sugar in our food causing epidemic scale havoc with our metabolism), GMO OMG, about yes, genetically molested foods and why it’s a problem (suited to family viewers) and Genetic Roulette (we haven’t viewed this one yet). If you would like to borrow any of these, just let me know.

Healthy eating,
Ian and Camelia.

Russellville Community Market:  RCM Opening Bell and Christmas Info

Please read the announcement below about the Christmas week market.

Welcome to another RCM Market Week!

Be sure to check out the newly listed items this week! Lots of great, local products to be had!

CHRISTMAS MARKET NEWS: We WILL have a Christmas week market, so if you don’t want to stock up this week for Christmas, you’ll have next week as well. However, we always encourage you to stock up on local food and products! :) Be on the lookout for an email about the Christmas week market on Monday morning! We wanted to separate the announcement from this email.

Happy shopping! Eat Local!

Check out the “Featured Items” section as well as the “What’s New” section at the top of the market page for all the latest products available.

Be sure to “Like” our Facebook page for updates and food-related events in your community!

To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. Remember, you have until 10:00pm Tuesday evening to place your orders.

Happy Shopping! See you on Thursday!

Russellville Community Market

FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.

Champaign, OH:  Holiday Fun!

On Thursday, Cosmic Charlie and Oakview Farm Meats will be teaming up to bring you a Thursday night tasting of both of our products when you are at order pickup!

Make sure to stop and enjoy our end of the season holiday tasting…we always bring you the combo that rocks the markets, festivals and events…

Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam

ALFN Local Food Club:  The Market is Open!

Good Beautiful Day,

The market is open and ready to make your holiday one full of locally-grown goodness! It may feel like summer out there, but now’s actually your last chance to still snag a holiday present for the local-lover in your life. And let’s be honest, your holiday feast is far more likely to impress if you fill it with the flavors of Arkansas. Besides all that, you’ll also get some of that heart-warming joy knowing that you helped support small, sustainable Arkansas farms this holiday. Here’s just a small sampling of all the local love we’ve got to offer…

• I can think of no better way to celebrate than to roast up a leg of lamb from McSwain Ranch. These grassfed beauties deserve to be rubbed down with garlic and rosemary for what I promise will be a feast you won’t soon forget.

• Nothing brightens up my holiday like a delicious cheese tray. Luckily, we’ve got White River Creamery’s altus port fresh farmer’s cheese, Kent Walker Artisan Cheese’ goat gouda, and Honeysuckle Lane Cheese’ raw milk jalapeno chedar for a selection any state would envy!

• We’ve got plenty of potatoes for frying up into latkes, the traditional Hanukkah potato pancake. Or try the sweet potato kind for an ever-so slightly healthier alternative!

• It’s the last week for delicious Japanese persimmons from Barnhill Orchards. They’re a wonderfully sweet addition to just about anything. Last week my girlfriend Marisa made these delectable spiced persimmon pecan muffins and I’m wishing we still had some more.

• And don’t forget the most creative and cool stocking stuffers around! We’ve got everything from mixed nuts, paw paw sauce, soaps and gift basket sets, peanut butter fudge, peanut brittle, tinctures and teas, jams and jellies, BBQ sauce, salsa, green tomato pickles and chutney, suds savers and t-shirts, candles, goat’s milk laundry soap, and even peacock feathers! If you can’t find a present on our market…you’re not looking hard enough : )

A huge thanks to everyone that made it out to my presentation on the results of the first phase of ALFN’s strategic planning process. If you weren’t able to make it but are interested in seeing what we’re up to, just e-mail me at arlocalfoodnetwork@gmail.com and I’d be happy to share.

Thank you all so much! Now, go outside!

- Alex Handfinger
Director of Operations

Do you have questions or comments about this, or any, weblog? Thoughts on local food, goods, or events? Reply to this email and let us know what’s on your mind. Your feedback is always greatly appreciated!

Gwinnett Locally Grown:  Sunday Market Reminder! Last time to order before Christmas!

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

Holiday Schedule
This is the last week before Christmas to place an order. The Market will be closed Tuesday, December 23rd so our families can enjoy the Holiday. I will let you know about the Tuesday before New Year’s as I’m still checking with our Growers to see if they are delivering.

I want to give a special thanks to all of you who support our Market! We feel it’s important to eat well to keep us in good health. We are honored to be able to provide the Market to you every week. It is my sincere hope that all of you have a very wonderful holiday and that you are with those you love to celebrate this wonderful time of year! We appreciate each and every one of you!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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.

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!

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.

Stones River Market:  Time to Order Local Food - Schedule Updates

Market News

Welcome back to another week of locally grown and made products. Here is an update to the schedule for the rest of 2014.

• This week there will be no changes to the schedule for Murfreesboro and Nashville customers, however it is the last week that Nashville customers can order for the rest of the year.
• Next week, ordering will still take place on Sunday and Monday, but pick up will be moved to Tuesday, December 23 for Murfreesboro customers. There will be no deliveries to Nashville since it will be Christmas Day.
• The following week which includes New Years’ Day, ordering stays the same. Pick up will be Wednesday, December 31 for Murfreesboro customers. There will be no deliveries for Nashville since it will be New Years’ Day.

Other news from the farmers:
Ridiculous Chocolate is on vacation this week, but will return next week if you need any of his products for gifts or events you are attending.

Rainbow Hill Farm wants me to let you know this will be their last week on the Market for a little while. If you enjoy their apples, you need to get them this week. They want to thank everyone for their support this year.

Wedge Oak Farm has added some artisan sausages to the Market this week.

From Linda with Dogwood Valley Greenhouse:

We are taking orders through December 22 for beautiful Christmas kissing balls. Made with live greens and other natural materials, these balls are about 18" in diameter and come in three styles, shown on the market. Each one is mounted on a sturdy hanger and includes a festive red ribbon bow. They are suitable to hang on a shepherd’s crook or from a chain for a beautiful outside Christmas decoration.

Make a collection of common culinary herbs, to give as a gift or to keep for yourself. Please see the description under ‘Gift Baskets & Certificates,’ ‘Herb Plants – Baskets & Planters,’ ‘Live Plants – Herb Plants – Baskets & Planters,’ or ‘Seasonal Items’; and specify your choice of herbs. We have a good selection of herbs available, and have expanded the list from last year. Included are:

• Mints (chocolate, peppermint, pineapple [variegated], spearmint, grapefruit)
• Oregano (Greek or variegated)
• Rue
• Rosemary
• Sage, Garden
• Thyme (Lemon, English, silver-edged, citrus, lime)
• Lemon balm
• Stevia (small but healthy)

If intended as a gift, please order your herb collection early to allow time for custom preparation. Please specify basket or planter (basket shown). Includes container, and will make a unique living Christmas centerpiece as well.

If you are looking for holiday gifts on the Market, here are some different ideas from our vendors:

Carol’s Vibration Cooking has a Christmas Lotion Bar and Soap
Hidden Blessings has a wide variety of skin care products including soaps, bath soaks, lip balms and scrubs.
You can find a wide variety of coffees and teas from Nuance Coffee & Tea.
Cedar Thicket Farm has organic vanilla still available.

There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. We’ll see you on Wednesday at Southern Stained Glass at 310 West Main Street from 5:00 to 6: 30 pm!

Recipes

Please, share your recipes with us on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Stones River Market products, so we can try it too! If you have created a dish and want to share with everyone, please send it to me.

I am taking a break from recipes. Look for them to return soon.

Champaign, OH:  Homeward Bound

Homeward bound…
Home where my thought’s escaping…
Home where my music’s playing…
(Homeward Bound-Simon and Garfunkel)

Home…isn’t that where our thoughts take us at this time of year? Maybe you are already home, maybe you are trying to get home, maybe your thoughts are just taking you back to a time when you were home…

Today, I welcome back my lovely co-ed, who is homeward bound, as I type. She is in flight from Milan to New York. She has been gone since the beginning of September. She took off with the wings that I gave her and now she is on her way back after having life experiences that she will cherish, forever.

Home is where the love is, home is where the comfort is, the love light is always on.

Lately, I have been experiencing similar thoughts of home, and the community that we have, right here, that I am so entrenched in. For the past year, I have used my wings to expand my own business, enjoying new territory, and accomplishing goals. I have also continued all of my work that I do for this town, this market, my local venues. Sometimes, it takes an adventure or an experience to make you stop, look around, and appreciate the welcoming arms of the familiar.

Today, while I celebrate feelings of homecomings, I also celebrate this little local market of love. We have carved out a little market family of vendors, customers, volunteers, the YMCA…I celebrate that we have become your own hometown market. Your hometown way to shop. Your local love light that you look to when you want ease, local, trust, nutrition, and all things good for your soul.

We are open, just for this week, and then we close for the two weeks of the holiday season. Make your lists, get your orders in, remember that we are here to make your lives easy, stress free, and full of local goodness. Look to us when you think of home…

Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam