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"Bits and Bites" May 25, 2014
Bits and Bites
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:
Important Reminders, Other Matters and Pertinent Information
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.
Volunteers Needed
Thank you to Chance Claar-Pressley, who volunteered to coordinate volunteers for all of the Markets. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Chance at chancita@gmail.com .
Thanks also to Susan Coker, Bruce and Yolanda Wallace (and their sons). They were all ‘learning the ropes’ this past Thursday! Kathy Barnes is getting to be an ‘pro’ at handling setup and checkout! Marie Wheeler was there Thursday to teach the newbies about how the Market is setup and run! Please know that your time and efforts are appreciated!
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!
Sarah Rockey is the primary volunteer at the Hamilton Mill Market. Pat Gibbon has also stepped up to help us out! Thank you ladies!
and now for the news…
Farmer Updates
Miss Vicky of Fry Farm is back! She has some great produce to offer this week: Green Onions, Leeks, Rainbow Carrots, Baby Carrots, Fresh Dill, Sugar Snap Peas and Golden Turnips (which have already SOLD OUT).
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, that I planted are all doing well! Andrew and his crew certainly got them off to a banner start — and I cannot wait to reap the fruits (veggies) of my Garden!
Doug of Doug’s Garden 3 types of Veggie Boxes available on the all Markets this week. The Basic Box and the Herb Lovers Box both contain a plethora of Veggies with the Herb Box having an additional bag of FRESH Herbs! (lots of herbs!) The newest kid on the block is the ‘Slaw Box’, with Kohlrabi, Kale and Carrots. Doug also gives a recipe in the Box description. I also add a Granny Smith Apple and Hakurie Turnips to his recipe! Excellent alternative to traditional Cole Slaw! In addition, he has added 1# bags of Spring Mix Lettuce, Young Spinach and Spicy Lettuce Mix! Depending on what is ready for Harvest this coming week, Doug will have additional items on the Farmers’ Sales Table.
Tomatoes I received an email from Doug yesterday: In part it said: “Today is a day I look forward to each year. On the first of December I plant my first tomatoes seeds, and with caring all winter long I got my first 2 tomatoes today. Not being a greedy man I had to share them, so I gave one to my right hand and the other to my left hand. Don’t worry more are on the way!” Look for tomatoes soon!
Lizzie’s Pantry is back! She has added a 1.6lb bag of 7 Grain Cereal for those of us who don’t need the larger quantity! Also, check out her Georgia local Olive Oil!
High Garden Center formerly Cedar Seeder! 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!
Recently when Krista and George were working one of the Traditional Farmers’ Markets, they were hungry, but the prepared foods offered were not on the ‘healthy side’! They realized that they had all kinds of healthy food in their booth! Putting their creative talents together they came up with – for want of a ‘Formal Name’ – Spring Veggie Rolls and oh, my gosh are they delicious. All kinds of yummy Spring Veggies layered in a roll of Nori or Rice Paper with a little-bit-of spice Dipping Sauce! Coming soon to our Markets! They also have created a kind of ‘Veggie Fritter’ that is definitely delicious! The Homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce that comes with these is very tasty!
Sadly, David of The Roastin’ Fool will not be providing his excellent coffee for the Markets any longer. His ‘day job’ has him traveling quite a bit until the end of the year. Time-wise it just is not possible for him to continue to offer us his services. Good luck, David! We will miss you and your Vigilance Blend!
In an effort to keep the availability of Organic, Free Trade coffee on the Market, I am working with Sue Martinson of All Saints Lutheran Church. Sue is the coordinator for the Organic and Free Trade Coffees and Teas that they are selling. Look for these items to be available next week on all Markets. Lilburn folks see Sue at the Market each Thursday as she helps with Market and offers samples! The sale of the Coffee and Teas is an ongoing fund raiser for All Saints Lutheran Church. What better way to say thank you to them for the use of their wonderful space than to include the products they are offering? Look for all the details in Newsletter next week when their products will be listed on the Markets!
Be sure and check out the wonderful meat selections available from B&G Farms.
Although Joyful Noise Acres Farm will not be on the Market every week, we will be doing a “Group Buy” once a month for Chicken and Pork Combo Boxes. Look for the listing in the next couple of weeks.
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.
Sadly, Dena Place of Good Shepherd Herbals is moving to Tennessee. Congrats to her and her family on their new Farm – but we are sad to see her go! We will also be doing Group Buys from Dena on a monthly basis that will start in June.
If you are interested in Lamb, please contact Maryanne at 404-432-4337. White Gates Farm near Butler, Georgia has Lamb offerings.
Lamb
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 just had 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 very 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.
Although you may not see Marie of Bakery on Brooks at Market every week, her Gluten Free and Paleo goodies are offered on the Market! 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! Her newest addition of Yeast Rolls are getting rave reviews and I am grateful that there is a Gluten Free option for Bread that is delicious!
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! Try a little of each of Jay’s Bee’s Honey. My favorite remains the Gallberry. He has also added a 3lb jar of Honey to his offerings! It is ‘early honey’ and quite good! Jay says: “…rich multi-floral source blend with a fine bouquet of scent and flavor. Wildflower is derived from a mixture of assorted nectars starting with the Maple blossoms in February up through the Tulip Poplar blooms in April and May.” I didn’t know that! Thanks for sharing, Jay!
Patti makes some outstanding Natural Body Products from the honey and beeswax. Her Gardener’s Friend Soap is fantastic and coming in quite useful for an after garden scrub!
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.
STRAWBERRIES
Watsonia Farms Strawberries arrived 3 weeks ago and sadly, this is the last week we will see them! Since berries are picked daily, Brandon has no way of knowing if he can fill our orders until Market Day. Also, please be aware the price may be higher this week if they are available. …That’s the kind-of-not-so-good-news…but
Azure Standard
Delivery is Tuesday, May 27th
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA
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
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Again this week, I have been busy with “life” and so this Newsletter is later than usual. Between working in the yard and garden, working in the house – paring down in the attempt to ‘get back to basics’ (read: I have WAY too much stuff!) and getting ready for a Garage Sale, my plate is full!
I hope that you all are having a good weekend… It is Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember all of the brave and selfless men and women who have given their lives for us, for our country, to protect and ensure our freedom.
Sadly, our service men and women are paid little and many Vets return to civilian life with physical, mental and emotional health issues and are shuffled through the Veterans Administration’s Health Care System that leaves much to be desired. Personally, I have never understood paying sports figures millions of dollars a year and our service people and teachers a pittance. We entrust the security of our country to these folks – we entrust our children to our teachers! In my humble opinion, they are the ones who deserve ‘the best of the best’.
So, pray for our military folks and their families — for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice and for those still serving! If you know a Vet, perhaps a random act of kindness would make their day!
Fly the Flag and honor the people who put their lives on the line everyday for us!
After a breakfast of Bacon and a Veggie Omelet, I am off to Church and then home to ‘play in the dirt’ with The Black Lab!
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~Maryanne
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