Fresh Harvest, LLC:  Fresh Harvest for November 9th - Lots of Good Stuff!

Market News

Hello!

We have a ton of great stuff for your selection this week! There is a large variety of delicious veggies – lots of lettuces, winter quashes, greens and cabbages, beets and carrots, and more! Looks like we are heading into a cold spell, so please remember to take advantage of all this fresh goodness we have to offer! We always plan to have offerings for you through the winter, but it is hard to know how cold winter will get and how the vegetables will be affected. So enjoy good food now, while we have it!

We have a new item from Tru Bee Honey – their latest offering brings together two Tennessee traditions steeped in heritage: beekeeping and whiskey making. They let their raw honey “age” in a charred oak barrel that’s been soaked in whiskey by a legendary southern distillery. Use this rich, smokey honey in hot teas and toddies, drizzled on homemade biscuits or as a secret ingredient in a glaze or backyard grilling sauce. The recycled glass bottle contains 7.5 oz of 100 percent pure, raw honey; it does not contain alcohol.

Thanksgiving is almost here! Remember we will be delivering on Tuesday, November 25th that week. If you order a turkey from Wedge Oak Farm, they will be available for pick up starting on Wednesday, November 19th.
We have Dozen Bakery’s Thanksgiving pies available for pre-order. There are two amazing kinds to choose from – or get both! They are sure to be amazing. Pies will be delivered on Tuesday November 25th.

And, last but NOT least, The Bloomy Rind is happy to announce the return of the “Cheese Plate in a Bag”. These will be available for Thanksgiving pre-order as well. Each size includes assorted wedges of 3, 4, or 5 cheeses along with some preserves and Marcona almonds. All you will need is a cheese board and a knife. It also makes a fabulous hostess gift for the food lover.

3 cheeses (serves 6-9) $29
4 cheeses (10-15) $42
5 cheeses (14-18) $55

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

John and Tallahassee

Coming Events

Plattsburgh Online Ordering:  farmers market online open - garlic

We have added Harvest Hill garlic to the line-up.

FYI – the apple and cider prices are the same as at the orchards.

Open for orders until 9 pm Tuesday.

Thank you for supporting the winter market and its growers.

Dawson Local Harvest:  DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST for November 13th

DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST for November 13th

HI EVERYBODY!

A couple of hints about what’s coming in the next few weeks. First of all, as we approach Thanksgiving and Christmas, be aware MY DAILY BREAD will have a variety of scrumptious Holiday Dessert Platters for the season!

And speaking of the fast-approaching Holidays,, LEILANI’S always makes Custom Wreaths, Swags, and other Christmas Decor which will be available starting Thanksgiving week.

Finally, lots of fresh winter veggies are being planted by our Growers, more or less as we speak, and there’s going to be lots of ultra-fresh Produce in your future in December and on into the new year! Stay tuned!

THE MARKET IS NOW OPEN!

REMEMBER! You can order until Tuesday night at 8pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.

You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net

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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.

Have a happy and healthy week!

Alan Vining
Market Manager

Madison GA:  The Market is open.** please read ***

I will be out of town Wed so all deliveries and pick ups from customers are to be made at Auto1 across from Ingles.Just see Lori. Thanks.

Princeton Farm Fresh:  The Market is Open

Here is to the Polar Vortex coming this week, or as we at our house call it the Polar Freeze Your Tootsies Off Vortex. I guess this signals winter is coming early this year. Maybe we can hope for an early spring too? That is what I will be hoping for, early Spring 2015. I am already looking at seeds for next year.
See you on Friday,
Angela

The Wednesday Market:  Place Your Market Order Now; It's Cranberry Season!

Good afternoon to all of our friends within The Wednesday Market.

The Market is open! Please place your orders by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up on Wednesday between 3 and 6 p.m. Check the website to see all of this week’s product offerings. Here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market

The holiday season is almost upon us, and my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, when we, along with all of my brothers and sisters, their husbands and wives, and the grandchildren (and their “significant others”!) gather at our parents’ home for a traditional family celebration. Mom and I work days ahead of time to prepare the buffet meal to serve our clan – now 28 members strong!

One of my favorite contributions to the meal is homemade cranberry sauce, so I thought that I’d share some tips about cranberries with you. The following information is from: http://www.whfoods.com

How to Select and Store Cranberries

A fruit with a short season, fresh cranberries are harvested between Labor Day and Halloween and appear in markets from October through December.
Choose fresh, plump cranberries, deep red in color, and quite firm to the touch. Firmness is a primary indicator of quality.

Fresh ripe cranberries can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 20 days. Before storing, discard any soft, discolored, pitted or shriveled fruits. When removed from the refrigerator, cranberries may look damp, but such moistness does not indicate spoilage, unless the berries are discolored or feel sticky, leathery or tough.

Once frozen, cranberries may be kept for several years. To freeze, spread fresh cranberries out on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer. In a couple of hours, the fully frozen berries will be ready to transfer to a freezer bag. Don’t forget to date the bag before returning to the freezer.

Once thawed, frozen berries will be quite soft and should be used immediately.

Dried cranberries are sold in many groceries and may be found with other dried fruits.

Tips for Preparing Cranberries

While not as fragile as blueberries, fresh cranberries should be treated with care. Just prior to use, place cranberries in a strainer and briefly and gently rinse under cool running water.

When using frozen berries in recipes that do not require cooking, thaw well and drain prior to using. For cooked recipes, use unthawed berries since this will ensure maximum flavor. Extend the cooking time a few minutes to accommodate for the frozen berries.

Cranberries retain their maximum amount of nutrients and their maximum taste when they are enjoyed fresh and not prepared in a cooked recipe. That is because their nutrients are unable to withstand the temperature (350°F/175°C) used in baking.

A Few Quick Serving Ideas

• Take advantage of cranberries’ tartness by using them to replace vinegar or lemon when dressing your green salads. Toss the greens with a little olive oil and then add color and zest with a handful of raw cranberries.

• To balance their extreme tartness, combine fresh cranberries with other fruits such as oranges, apples, pineapple or pears. If desired, add a little fruit juice, honey or maple syrup to chopped fresh cranberries.

• For an easy-to-make salad that will immediately become a holiday favorite, place 2 cups fresh berries in your blender along with 1/2 cup of pineapple chunks, a quartered skinned orange, a sweet apple (such as one of the Delicious variety) and a handful or two of walnuts or pecans. Blend till well mixed but still chunky. Transfer to a large bowl. Dice 3-4 stalks of celery, add to the cranberry mixture and stir till just combined.

• Combine unsweetened cranberry in equal parts with your favorite fruit juice and sparkling mineral water for a lightly sweetened, refreshing spritzer. For even more color appeal, garnish with a slice of lime.

• Add color and variety to your favorite recipes for rice pudding, quick breads or muffins by using dried cranberries instead of raisins.

• Sprinkle a handful of dried cranberries over a bowl of hot oatmeal, barley, or any cold cereal.

• Mix dried cranberries with lightly roasted and salted nuts for a delicious snack.

I hope you find this information helpful and will include cranberries in your holiday menus.

We’ll see you at the Market on Wednesday. Have a great Sunday!

Beverly

Russellville Community Market:  RCM Opening Bell

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!

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.

Old99Farm Market:  OLd 99 Farm, WEek of Nov 9th 2014

I have 5 lambs in the freezer now, from 20 to 30 lb of meat each. And still lots of ground beef, chicken, and veal.

Check listings for vegetables, leafy greens, root veg and herbs. Still have tomatoes on the vine believe it or not.

Mike Langhens and Camelia will be minding the farm this week; I’m off on a permaculture teachers course in Michigan. Back on Saturday.

Being a local relational eater in a consumerist world takes courage and commitment. A lot of it. We swim against the tide, and the current is strong. The three sirens of consumerism – comfort, control and convenience – are at play in what and how we eat.

Read more at resilience.org.
www.resilience.org/stories/2014-11-06/the-local-food-challenge-wind-up

Healthy eating
Ian and Camelia (and Mike from Germany)

Gwinnett Locally Grown:  Sunday Market Reminder!

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

Time to order Mother Earth Meats!!

Delivery will be Saturday, November 22nd in time for Turkey Day!!

Speaking of which, when you place your order, you can also order your Thanksgiving turkey!

Please remember to email us a copy of your order so that we make sure your order comes here safe and sound!!

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!

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. If you are interested in Goat’s Milk, contact Nic The Goat Guy at 404-542-0981. We generally have some goat’s milk available during market hours, whether you have placed a market order or not. Please contact him first though to confirm. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.

Champaign, OH:  Take It Easy

Don’t let the sound of your own wheels…
Drive you crazy…
(The Eagles – Take It Easy Lyrics)

It’s been a super crazy week that I just ended and I am looking ahead at another super crazy week. People are always asking me how I do it? How I stay full of energy? How do I get it all done? How much more can I take on?

Well…my answer is always that I just keep on keepin’ on:) Seriously, I really don’t let myself get too crazy. I thrive on all that I do, I let my passion fuel me, I let this little market of love drive me, I fall back on my friends when I need to crash or vent, I do it all with a song in my heart, and I know when to take a time-out, I know when to take a day to hide.

The truth is, I am a born multi-task master. I groove to the fast pace. I get excited at a crazy, action packed week. And, then…I end my days, I have a glass of wine, and I smile at all that happened, was accomplished, and the dreams that keep being realized.

It’s this crazy passion, this crazy love for all that I do that helps me run this market for all of you:)

I love it, I love you, I love that we are bringing local to the next level.

Today, just happens to be an easy day for me. It’s been a morning that I am not rushing out the door to twenty different deliveries, meetings, shop, my life. I look forward to a day of sunshine, tasks, aka, my life, to get done, and a day of total recharge.

As crazy as I like my Cosmic life, I also like the rare day that I can just take it easy…

Enjoy your Sunday, Local Loves! While you are taking it easy, think about how much easier your entire week can be if you just throw us your orders…we can do it all for you so that the sound of your own wheels won’t make you crazy…

Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam