Stones River Market:  Time to Order Local Food

Market News

Welcome to the last week of March. Spring officially arrived a couple of weeks ago but last night’s temperatures stil show we will still have come cold nights for a couple of weeks. For those looking to start gardens, typically our last frost day is April 15.

A new item this week from Alfresco Pasta is a gluten free pasta. It is a short pasta made with garbanzo bean (chick pea) flour. Will not fall apart when cooking like many other gluten free pastas.

Several variety of greens and lettuces are available from Farmer Brown, Frontier Family Farm and Rocky Glade Farm.

In anicipation of Easter, Chef Jenny and Linda with Dogwood Valley Greenhouse have these messages:

From Chef Jenny:

Add excitement to your Easter Egg Hunt this year with a Seeds of Success gift basket. Three sweet treats are in included in the basket: Sweet & Salty Mix, Early Bird Mix, and Cuckoo Cocoa Bits. ($10)

From Linda:

Stop by on Wednesday and pick up a different kind of Easter gift from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse. We will bring several colorful houseplant collections in lovely ceramic Easter eggs, as well as some succulent planters. Both planters can be moved outside from early May until October. We will also have hanging baskets and our early flowering perennials. All are also available on the market, if you prefer to reserve yours in advance.

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!

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

Gwinnett Locally Grown:  Sunday Market Reminder! Market closed Spring Break 4/7 and Welcome Rapid Gourmet!

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

* FYI, the Market will be closed for Spring Break Tuesday, April 7th! So this is the last week to order before then. It will resume back on April 14th. Please order accordingly, thanks!*

Welcome a new Grower…Rapid Gourmet!

Website: rapidgourmetonline.com

Yummy dry mixes like Jambalaya Mix and wonderful jams and jellies like Pumpkin Orange Spice! The jams are great on bagels or your morning toast! These products are beautifully presented and are designed to make both the receiver and given as gifts, making givers feel special. The products are natural, wholesome and affordable.

The gifts are ideal for:
Teachers
Parents
Grandparents
Friends and Family
Co-workers
Host/Hostesses
Holidays Clients
These products are ideal for children to make with parents and grandparents. Both the process and end product can be greatly enjoyed. Rapid Gourmet: Caring, Creating, Connecting.

Try some of them out!

Workshops
Join us for a workshop! You’ll be amazed by the plethora of information and lessons offered by our fantastic workshop instructors. Our workshops cover subjects such as gardening, nutrition, nutrient dense foods, natural remedies, essential oils, and much more!
Our goal is to host one workshop a week which will always be on Tuesday. The workshop schedule will rotate from 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM for the community’s convenience. The farm brings workshops to the community as an outreach to share the wealth of knowledge we have attained over the years. We do not charge for these events but allow the speakers to charge a fee to cover their time and supplies. We hope everyone will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
Please share this with all your friends and family and RSVP via FB Eventsand/or Meet-Up.

Workshops @ the Farm

Nutrient Dense Food with Dr. Tara Miller: Healthy Diets Your Family and Children – Tue. Mar. 31, @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Dr. Tara Miller will cover the importance of nutrient dense foods and how she improved the health of her two young children who were born prematurely but now live healthy and productive lives without sickness. RSVP for this fascinating lecture on facebook or meetup.com. Suggested donation is $5.

_As Always….
_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. *_

Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!

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.

ALFN Local Food Club:  The Market is Open and a Great Time to Give!

Good Morning Food Club,

The market is open with delicious end cut pork chops from Crescent Creek Farm, roccina, or Kent Walker Artisan Cheese’s take on asiago, and the return of Rattle’s Garden and their beautiful organic spinach.

We’ve got an incredible opportunity to support our work this week: Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 2nd for ArkansasGives. ArkansasGives is a statewide day of giving sponsored by the Arkansas Community Foundation, where any dollars donated to area non-profits through the ArkansasGives website between 8am-8pm will receive matching funds. This would be the perfect time to help us support small, sustainable, Arkansas farms through the Little Rock Local Food Club and Green Groceries Food Pantry. So please mark your calendars and when the time comes, we’d be honored if you’d make your gifts here.

- 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!

CLG:  Opening Bell: Coffee, Ham, Eggs!!!

Good afternoon,
Only a few folks left that haven’t completed the survey yet. Please take a few minutes and give us your thoughts so we can evaluate the results. Customer comments are always welcome.

A message from your friends at The Locals and the Urban Farm Project:

Arkansas Gives is a state-wide day of giving on April 2nd. From 8am to 8pm you can help us support the local food movement in Conway by donating to our organization. We are raising funds to host an Arkansas GardenCorps Service Member at the community garden and to bring you great summer programming. We especially need your help because if we engage enough donors on April 2nd we can win up to $5,000 in bonus cash! Visit http://www.arkansasgives.org/search-nonprofits/?organization_id=25 on April 2nd or find a link on our website www.thelocals.be
We greatly appreciate your support!
Sincerely, Sandra Leyva & Lacey Starkey
PS if you’d like you can text ARGIVES to 24587, to receive a reminder on April 2nd.

Check out all the Featured Products and use the SEARCH field on the main Market page to quickly find the items you want.

Come early on Friday for the best selection from the EXTRAS table.

The market is now OPEN for orders. Please check your email about 5 minutes after you place your order to make sure you get an order confirmation. Thank you for being a valuable part of CLG!

Have a great week!
Steve

ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION. When you are done shopping, just hit the “proceed to checkout” button in your cart. You will then see the option to “Pay Now” with credit card near the bottom. Just follow the prompts to add your card. Be sure to read the screen until you see “Thank you for your order” on the top. If you need help, please call 339-7958. A 3% online payment convenience fee will be added when your card is charged.

How to contact us:

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Instead…

Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039

Email: Steve – kirp1968@sbcglobal.net

Our Website: www.conway.locallygrown.net

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846

Middle Tennessee Locally Grown:  Manchester Locally Grown Online farmers' market

Good morning!

The market is open for ordering. The weekly announcement will follow, after church and the Easter egg hunt with my granddaughter. First things first. But you are welcome to order anytime.

Blessings,
Linda

South Cumberland Farmer's Market:  Sequatchie Cove Farm Lamb

Late addition to the market: Check out the Grill Master and Slow Cooker lamb packages from Sequatchie Cove Farm new to the market this week.

Siloam Springs, AR:  Online Market is Open!

United States Virgin Islands:  This Week in VI Locally Grown

Hello VI Locally Grown members!

The seasons are changing; can you feel it? With these changes come new, delicious crops. Mangoes are coming really soon. If you come early, you might be able to get some from our first harvest of the year! We will also have tamarind, watermelon, papaya, zucchini, pattypan squash, crookneck squash, okra, and cucumbers.

We’re glad you all enjoyed our new location on the Lawaetz property. Since it was so well received, we’ll keep it there for now. For those of you who haven’t seen the change yet, please turn right at the gazebo and we will be in the picnic area under the huge Saman tree.

We understand that we are selling out of some items towards the end of the market. It’s a delicate balance of bringing just the right amount each week to reduce waste. Since the market is growing, we will gradually increase the amount of extra items. However, the best way to ensure you get exactly what you want is to use our online ordering system. We really appreciate it when you do!

Thank you for your support and we will see you on Wed!

Best,
Castiel

Naples,FL:  market will close soon

Please make sure your orders are in

Dothan, Alabama:  Happy Easter: Pastured Pork, Easter-colored Eggs,Spring Produce & Treats!

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

KNOW YOUR FARMER, KNOW YOUR FOOD…
Come out and visit with Us from 10AM-12PM, Friday, 4/3/15 @ Dothan Nurseries.

SANDSPUR FARMS…
SPRING SPECIAL
Whole Hog Pork from Sandspur Farms
Available: 3
NEW PRICE & INFO EFFECTIVE 3-23-15
$4/pound hanging weight. That means you’ll be paying $4/lb on pork chops and bacon! Way below grocery store prices. Average hanging weight for whole is ~ 200 lbs /- Price is $4/lb hanging weight. Total Price = $800.00/- Pay $100.00 up front & Balance of due at time of pick up …usually 2 weeks(maybe 3 depending on processor) from date delivered to processor. Average meat is 70% of hanging weight. Standard cuts will include: pork chops(4 to a pack), boneless loin, bacon, roast, pan sausage, smoked (or fresh) hams, pork steaks, neck bones, and ribs. No additional processing fee for standard processing. Additional fee of $0.65/lb (what the processor charges) if you want the meat vacuum sealed or smoked link sausage in place of pan sausage.

SPRING HILL FARMS…
NUT BUTTER now available…PEANUT BUTTER is BACK! Great with their Honey Wheat Bread and a market jam, jelly or honey…healthy & delicious!

CASABLANCA RANCH…Thank you Mr. Paul & Sherry for joining us and sharing stories and pictures of Casablanca Ranch and their cows. LOCAL GRASS FED, GRASS FINISHED BEEF…PRODUCTS updated: 1 Half Beef Available for March – there is NO Additional Processing Fee…you pay Hanging Weight $4.60 per pound and pick up from Market At Dothan…NO driving to processor wasting your time or gas! STEAKS – Rib Eyes, Filet Mignon, NY Strip, T Bone; Ground Beef Bundles – bulk pricing.
“Locally raised in Abbeville, AL. Grass Fed and Grass Finished. Our cattle are never given hormones, any type of steroids or growth enhancing medications. We do NOT feed them corn, chicken litter or cotton gin waste. Their diet is grass and hay. We give them minerals and salt as needed. We vaccinate them for diseases and parasites under the oversight of a veterinarian. Our meat is inspected and approved during processing by a USDA inspector and carries the USDA seal of certification.”
*GROUND BEEF, 93% LEAN
*GROUND BEEF PATTIES
*SIRLOIN TIP ROAST
*CHUCK ROAST
*BRISKET
*STEAKS: Filet, Rib Eye, NY Strip, T-Bone
*STEW MEAT
**SOUP BONES, MARROW BONES, OXTAIL

AUGHTMON 1918
Special This Week: Let’s get the word out that this week if you buy 4 soaps you get 1 free. Buy 6 soaps get a free 3 ounce candle. Buy 10 soaps and get a free bar of soap plus a 3 ounce candle. Buy 12 soaps get two 10 ounce wooden wick candles free. The scent of the free items will be chosen by Aughtmon 1918.

SANDSPUR FARMS + OCHEESEE CREAMERY
Thanks Jennifer of SANDSPUR Farms for Teaming Up with Ocheesee Creamery to deliver Local, Grass Fed Milk & Milk Products to Market At Dothan! The following information is from Ocheesee’s website:
" We’re a small, three-generation dairy in Calhoun County, Florida, and we’re bringing back the healthy goodness of whole milk and other dairy items. When you taste the difference and see the healthy benefits of milk items that come from grass-happy cows, you’ll be enjoying whole milk items again and will know that you’ve made the healthy choice. That’s right, we’re stepping back to a time when cows grazed on pasture land, like it used to be, and they got all the benefits of the fresh air, the sunlight, and pastures full of fresh green grass. Studies show that cows that are allowed a primary diet of fresh grass produce milk with five times as much unsaturated fat than cows fed processed grains. That’s really good news for people who want the benefits of whole milk but need to reduce their “bad” cholesterol counts. Most dairy items in the U.S. come almost exclusively from cows that are fed hay and grains from feed lots, and so whole milk has gotten a bad reputation due to the saturated fat and cholesterol levels. According to Michelle McGuire, associate professor at Washington State University, “Whole milk is not the villain!”
In addition to the dairy items you would expect, we offer an item you don’t find just everywhere; pasteurized, non-homogenized cream-top milk, which is a hands-down favorite of our guests and our regular customers as well. We are also the only dairy in the state that makes our own butter.
We choose to deliver our milk items in recyclable glass bottles for several reasons:
milk tastes better in glass,
glass is better for the environment, and because it is nostalgic. Many older people enjoy our items because it reminds them of their growing-up days when milk in glass bottles was the norm"

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BOTTLE DEPOSIT OF $3 FOR EACH BOTTLE ORDERED ON FIRST ORDER. RETURN CLEAN BOTTLE EACH WEEK TO RECYCLE & AVOID $3 BOTTLE FEE. THANK YOU***

CHECK OUT WHATS NEW…
Ms Emma has added Spinach & Mushroom, Spring Rosettes – great for Easter baskets; Red Beans & Rice – Frozen, Old Fashioned Butternut Cake and a French Green Bean & Wild Rice Casserole.

PRODUCE COMING SOON…
Scotty of Sandy Valley reports his garden is growing well! Look for Wakefield cabbage, broccoli and strawberries (Sweet Charlie – Exceptionally sweet berries are medium-sized, deep red and very flavorful. Plants are well-adapted to southern gardens, vigorous and highly productive. ) in the next few weeks!

#SHOPLOCAL…
PLEASE SUPPORT these LOCAL businesses! “It’s not hard to support your local economy. Just shift your spending to local independents. Every bit counts.” #ShopLocal. Order Online @
www.MarketAtDothan.locallygrown.net

DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS…
Now accepting Debit & Credit cards @ Market at Dothan when you PICK UP your order. Using SQUARE, is a FLEXIBLE payment option that allows you to get receipts via email or text message. EASY & CONVENIENT way to pay!

EASY & CONVENIENT Online Ordering @
www.MarketAtDothan.locallygrown.net

Farm to Table Recipes

Goat Cheese and Arugula over Penne

“This is a quick, easy, and elegant dish. Serve as a main course with a good loaf of bread, or side dish.”

Original recipe makes 6 servings

• 5 1/2 ounces goat cheese (COOP -Bulger Creek)
• 2 cups coarsely chopped arugula, stems included (Priceless Farms)
  1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  1/4 cup olive oil (Charters Spice & Oil)
  2 teaspoons minced garlic
  1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (Charters Spice & Oil)
  1/2 teaspoon salt (Charters Spice & Oil)
  8 ounces penne pasta (try Sweet Cakes Pasta)
• available @ www.MarketAtDothan.locallygreen.net
  Directions

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
Crumble goat cheese into a large serving bowl. Add arugula, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper.
Drain pasta, and toss with goat cheese mixture.

PREP:15 mins COOK:10 mins READY:25 mins