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This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
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Joyful Noise Acres Farm: The market closes for ordering at 8:00pm.
Please remember to get your orders in. We have so many wonderful foods and personal care items to choose from.
I want to remind everyone about our upcoming Cultured food and Fermentation class. You will be so blessed by this class. Not only will you learn how to preserve food in traditional and healthful ways, but you will see how easy it is and how to use those foods everyday. Marty Martinez will lead the class and is bringing the following foods for us to taste:
Sauerkraut
Curtido (Salvadoran sauerkraut)
Cauliflower and fresh turmeric with cumin
Cucumbers with tarragon *
*Napa Cabbage kimchi *
*Radish salt water kimchi, also known as dongchimi – it is a very mild Korean radish kimchi (ferment) that can be made with any kind of radish really.
sauerruben – similar to sauerkraut but made with turnips.
Beet kvass
I also have some *collard greens *that I’ll use too.
Even if you don’t want to make your own, come taste, we always seem to have a small feast at these classes. Go to Events on the Market page to sign up.
We have several selections of lamb this week and more beef.
See you Wednesday.
Mary Beth
StPete.LocallyGrown.Net: Market NOW Open - Jan. 19, 2015
Ray Wunderlich and Volunteers at Boyd Hill Pioneer Settlement Garden. This Garden is such an important resource for the St. Petersburg Community. Most of what they grow is donated locally to those in need. They also sell their excess through our online Market. Thanks to Cristy Abbott for taking this shot.
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HEADS UP!
We’ve got carrots, at last, from both Pioneer Settlement Garden in St. Pete and Geraldson Community Farm in Bradenton.
LAMB HAS ARRIVED FROM ALEXANDRA LAKE FARM
Nathan and I tried the lamb chops out last night and they were wonderful! I lightly marinaded them for an hour in lemon juice, raw chopped shallots, and rice wine vinegar, started them on the stove top in coconut oil and finished baking them in the oven for 18 minutes at 350 with some of the marinade poured over them and a little red wine around the edges. Oven baking is a technique I recently read about to guarantee moist pork chops so I figured… why not? They were scrumptious and moist, with a gentle yet rich flavor. These animals are Animal Welfare Approved and are NOT mass produced so the meat is limited and available only until it sells out. If customer demand is there, we will purchase again next year. New Market “Grower” Leon Elt needs volunteers and wants to teach others how to raise lambs. It’s a 50-minute ride to his place in Dade City from St. Pete. Check out Alexandra Lake Farm for his contact info.
BIG SMALL FARM
If you or anyone you know is living in or moving to Central Florida, here is an important organization to become involved with. Leon Elt of Alexandra Lake Farm is involved with a nonprofit named Big Small Farm. Eric & Anna Scott are also involved with this group so you know it’s a good one!
THIS WEEK’S FRUIT
Strawberries, sour oranges (calamondins), Orlando tangelos, papayas, galas, Medjool dates, And bosc pears.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CUSTOMERS
Once you have submitted your order, if in doubt about what you owe, you can always confirm what you have been charged for by checking your account history and viewing your most current invoice. Instructions on how to do that are on our Q&A page under the question entitled Since you don’t provide an invoice with delivery, how do I know what I owe? Also, since your vegetables are picked fresh within 24 hours of delivery, they should be lasting for WEEKS in your refrigerator. When you accept delivery, please take a few minutes to inspect your order to protect your vegetables from unnecessary spoilage. Lastly, it is imperative that you understand our policy on Unclaimed Orders found on our Q&A page. When you make a purchase you are agreeing to abide by this policy.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
Our Market has high standards for what it sells. Despite that—as seasons transition—the challenges of evolving weather and pesky insects can take its toll on the crops. Market Growers are being very selective about what they are willing to present to you. No, it won’t always be picture perfect (which is part of its charm) and sometimes an insect is going to evade capture! But we won’t send you anything that we wouldn’t eat ourselves. If for any reason we have goofed and you are dissatisfied, please report it to me right away so we can rectify the situation. That’s how we get better and we all benefit from that. Your satisfaction is key to our success as a resource for St. Petersburgs’ lovers of chemical-free, organically & locally grown vegetables.
Upcoming Events
All these and more are posted on our Calendar of Events
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
- “Monthly Potluck Social”, Jan 24th, Nathan’s Garden Tour Begins at 5:30PM for active Market customers, growers, and volunteers. BY Whoozin.com e-vite ONLY. Our Speaker is Kathleen Wheeler who is going to share her extensive experience with fermenting foods for the past few years and how that has impacted her health & well-being. Should be a good one!
- “Successful Urban Farming in St. Petersburg” on Feb. 14th, 1-3PM Cost $35/$25. RSVP NOW
- “REAL DIRT: Make Your Own” on Feb. 21st, 1-3PM Cost $35/$25. RSVP NOW
Volunteer Opportunities
We are currently organizing our volunteer needs by Grower and by Market. So when you are interested in learning how to garden and/or how to run an urban market—including a model for great delivery service for the Market—consider volunteering for the organizations below. Check back for more Growers to be listed and don’t miss the link below to a (Goat) Nanny Program.
Nathan’s Natural Veggies in St. Pete
Pioneer Settlement Garden in St. Pete
St. Pete Locally Grown Market in St. Pete
The Dancing Goat in Oldsmar
Alexandra Lake Farm in Dade City
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!
Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op: Arkansas Natural Produce will close their products early
Hello members on this lovely Sunday.
ANP sent a notice that due to a delivery conflict this week that they must close all their products 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. So if you want any of their items, remember to do so before then. Pickup will be the usual time on Friday. See you then.
Fresh Harvest, LLC: Fresh Harvest for January 18th
To Contact Us
Fresh Harvest, LLC
Link to Fresh Harvest
Email us!
Tallahassee May
tally@wildblue.net
JohnDrury
john.drury@att.net
Recipes
Sweet Potato and Spinach Mac and Cheese
from Naturally Ella.com
This is a delicious take on the basic mac and cheese – great way to get some extra nutrition in this comfort food!
Ingredients
1 medium sweet potato
3 cups whole wheat pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cup milk
¾ cup mozzarella cheese
¾ cup asiago cheese
½ cup parmesan cheese
2 handfuls spinach
Instructions
Peel and cube sweet potato. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add sweet potato, and cook until tender, 8-12 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. Place cooked sweet potato in a food processor with ¼ cup of milk. Pulse until smooth and set aside.
Bring a pot of water to a boil again and cook pasta for 5-6 minutes. Pasta should still be al dente (and not overcooked!) Drain and set aside.
Mix together cheese and set aside.
Preheat oven to 400?.
In a sauce pan, melt butter and add garlic, cooking for 1 minute. Whisk in flour and let cook for another 1-2 minutes to cook out flour taste. Whisk in 1¼ cup of milk and cook until mixture begins to thicken. Whisk in sweet potato puree and continue to cook until hot. Remove from heat and add 1½ cups of cheese mixture.
In a large casserole dish, add pasta, spinach, and cheese sauce. Toss until spinach is slightly wilted and cheese is mixture in. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for 25-35 minutes- cheese on top should be browning.
Market News
Hello!
It’s been a beautiful few days – how wonderful to see the sun and feel some warmth! It is nice for the crops to have some higher temperatures for some good growing time. And it makes all the winter chores much more pleasant.
We have a nice selection of veggies for you this week. We do know that quantity is lower this time of year, so you may find an item you want “Sold Out”. Please let us know in the comments section of your order if you want an item that is sold out, and we will try to get it for you and add it to your bag!
Please support our other vendors that work so hard to provide you with top quality products! We have goat milk soap and lip balm from Little Seed Farm, baked goods from Dozen Bakery, a wonderful selection of cheeses from The Bloomy Rind Cheese shop, and of course our wonderful meat vendors, Wedge Oak farm and Bear Creek.
We also still carry Twin Forks Farm granola, although they are no longer baking bread.
Let’s hope the weather stays mild!
Thanks so much for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
John and Tallahassee
Coming Events
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!
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Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Market Extended to 6:30 tonight- order milk now if you need some!
I’m extending the market until 6:30 today (Sunday) due to low milk orders. If you forgot to order you still have time!
I don’t usually extend the market hours but since orders are about half what they normally are for Mountain Fresh Creamery and Cedar Rock Dairy, I’m assuming some of you got busy and forgot.
You can order milk and anything else from the market until the extended deadline.
I will not take orders past 6:30 pm tonight so order now!
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net
GROUP BUY THIS WEEKEND! Milk Carriers and Mason Jar Pour Caps Expect to pick up group buy item in 2 weeks (not this Tuesday).
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!
Nor
The Wednesday Market: Time to Order
Good afternoon to everyone within The Wednesday Market community.
I don’t know about you, but I am happy, happy, happy to see the sun SHINING today! So are our kids, who just bolted out the back door to ride their bikes in this glorious daylight. We hope you also plan to partake of a moment or two in the sun – but place your order first, please.
The Market is open. Check out the website for all of this week’s offerings. Some of our farmers were hit pretty hard by the deep freeze from a couple of weeks ago, but with this nice weather, the veggies should be coming back soon. Anyway, here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
Remember to place your order by 10 p.m. Monday, and orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
Have a great afternoon,and we’ll see you at The Market.
Thanks,
Beverly
Dawson Local Harvest: January Harvest Notes
DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST for January 23th
HI EVERYBODY!
Hope you are enjoying this (most assuredly) temporarily wonderful weather! Please take a look at the Market page for this week’s availability.
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
Champaign, OH: Every Picture Tells A Story, Don't It?
Every picture tells a story, don’t it?…
Every picture tells a story, don’t it?…
Every picture tells a story, don’t it?…
(Rod Stewart – Every Picture Tells A Story)
Today is Sunday, and like on most Sundays, your market manager spends the morning downing massive amounts of coffee, reading emails, organizing social media, getting caught up on paperwork, and planning for the week. I am also getting ready to open up a new shop, so I am busy with the planning, décor, concept. If I take care of all this on Sunday, I cannot tell you how calm it makes me when I wake up early, on Monday.
And, you all know me so well, by now, that you know I cannot do any task without a blaring soundtrack! This morning is old school Rod Stewart. I mean, who wasn’t rockin’ out to this whole album at some point in the ’70s?
Anyway, the title of this song just made me think of this little market of love. Yes, the title, not so much the whole premise of the song.
This market always seems to be telling a story, telling IT’S story, painting a picture of where we are going, how far we have come, how we hope to see the future.
Everything about this market tells a story… the vendors, the products, the YMCA as our host, you, the customers!!! We are all colorful pieces of the picture…the vibrant picture that tells a weekly story of this very successful local market!
Our story is rich, it’s exciting, and we are going full steam ahead…the picture is clear, we are a bona fide hit!
It’s Sunday, it’s gloomy…why not put a soundtrack of your own on to play, grab a cup of coffee or tea (hey, we offer both!), and get your orders in…
Be part of the local picture…keep our story groovy…
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam
Gwinnett Locally Grown: Sunday Market Reminder! Green Pastures Bulk Buy!
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
BULK BUY FOR GREEN PASTURES!
We are going to place an order for Fermented Cod Liver Oil for those interested in taking advantage of the many health benefits of FCLO and the savings! It is real pricey if you order individually, so email me if you are interested!
Green Pastures posts…
Many of the great historical cultures had one sacred food which they relied on to ensure strong mind, body, and spirit: Fermented fish/fish liver oil. The Mighty Roman Soldier was given a daily ration of fermented fish oil. The Stoic Scandinavian Viking had a drum of fermenting cod livers outside the door of his home. Grandma always had a bottle of cod liver oil in the back cupboard.
If you ordered from Mother Earth Meats, please email us the order so we can make sure we have all you purchased!
Attention***
*Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living. *
I hope that this year will be the best year in health for you and your family!
Browse through to see all the great Growers we have and maybe you will find something new!
We 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!
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.