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"Bits and Bites" June 13, 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 if you want to order immediately.
Volunteers Needed
My heart is warmed by the response to the request for volunteers and we are slowing getting to the point that folks can work just once a month! We still need a few more folks to make that a reality, so if you are interested, please contact Market Chance Claar-Pressley, who is coordinating the volunteers for me. Thank you Chance! You can email Chance at chancita@gmail.com .
Kathy Barnes of So Koi came to help with the Crossfit O-Zone Lawrenceville Market Tuesday morning and we got the meat orders packaged in record time! Thanks! What a relief to have help on Tuesday morning! Kathy also volunteered to work at Lilburn Market on Thursday; however, she was a bit under the weather and was not able to make it! Hope you are feeling better, Kathy!
Marie Wheeler of Bakery on Brooks came to drop of her wonderful Gluten Products and stayed to work at the Lilburn Market on Thursday! I was thrilled! She has been busy with family obligations and spending time with the “grands”, and although I am happy for her, I sure have missed her smiling face and energizer-bunny-attitude! Of course she also brought me a new ‘goodie’ to try and that also was greatly appreciated! Look for her new Gluten Free “Hummingbird Bread” to be added to her offerings soon!
Thanks also to Susan Cocker who worked hard this past Thursday helping to set up and working with Marie to check folks out. Geni (Yolanda) Wallace and her fine sons were also a tremendous help setting up the Lilburn Market yesterday and we had it done in about 45 minutes! Bruce Wallace, (the Dad!)came at Market close and got my car loaded! Thank you all! Time passed very quickly and everyone worked efficiently to get items distributed and Market ready to go! A very sincere thank you to all!
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!
If you have a free hour or two on Tuesday morning between 10:00am and Noon, please consider helping out at the Crossfit O-Zone Lawrenceville Market. This is prep work for the Tuesday Market pickup as well as packing meat orders for the other Markets. Please contact Maryanne at 404-432-4337.
and now for the news…
Farmer Updates
Farmer Ricky Brown of Back River Farm, a Certified Naturally Grown Farm is back with us this Summer. Farmer Brown surely has had many challenges this past year, losing a number of crops, but his tenacity, faith and dedication has won out and crops are growing strong once again. This week Ricky is offering Kale, Scarlet Red Salad Turnips, Harkuei Turnips and Arugula. Look for more offerings in the near future! Welcome Back, Farmer Brown!
Cedar Seeder has added Veggie Wraps to their offerings! These handmade, fresh powerhouse goodies are full of 11 super Mircrogreens deliciously surrounded by either Rice Paper or Nori wraps! Lots of ‘scrumptiousness’ served with a delectable sauce! a definite “must try”! In addition to their Cedar, handmade planters, you can find their Microgreens for Pets combos for Cats and Dogs and for us humans: Arugula, Basil, Broccoli, Kale, Radish, Sunflower and Wheatgrass! Ready to be snipped and added to smoothies, salads or your favorite juice!
Doug of Doug’s Garden is offering: Raspberries, Whole Garlic, Hakurei Turnips, ‘Kossack’ Kohlrabi (read “huge”) Leaf Lettuce Salad Mix, Spicy Salad Mix and Spinach. In addition, he has 4 different Produce Boxes to choose from: Basic Seasonal Box, Early Summer Box, Herb Lovers Box
Miss Vicky of Fry Farm is offering: Dill, Baby Fennel (this is supposed to be wonderful in smoothies, although since I am not an anise fan, I haven’t tried it), Rainbow Carrots, Green Onions, ‘Candy Onions’, ‘Red Candy Apple’ Onions’, ‘Superstar’ Onions, Rhubarb, Shallots, Squash and Zucchini! Constantly adding new items as they come available, Vicky works hard to provide wonderful products!
The Veggie Patch is providing a good selection of wonderful fresh early Summer veggie offerings and have fresh Herbs listed as well! 3 types of Basil, Chives, Mint, Oregano,2 kinds of Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme and Medicinal Herbs Chamomile and Lavender. Veggies include: Arugula, French Green Beans, Beets, Bunching Onions, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, several types of Kale, Leeks, Lettuces, Mizuna, Spring Onions, 8 types of spicy peppers, Radishes, Spinach, 3 types of Squash, Swiss Chard, Tatsoi, Tomatoes and Zucchini and a Produce Box.
Be sure and check out the wonderful meat selections available from B&G Farms. From Pork Tenderloin, which is delicious, marinated and cook on the grill to the many varieties of Sausage, Pork Chops and Longaniza (hot dogs), any cut of Beef you want, Lynda has us covered! Try Chicken Wings on the grill!
Carrell Farms has been back for several weeks and just in time for Grillin’ also! Check out their offerings from their Bulk Ground Buff to Steaks and Roasts! Delicious! Be sure and remove from grill or skillet at least one level from how you like your meat cooked! In other words, if you like it Medium, remove the meat when it reaching Medium Raw and let is sit covered for 10 minutes before serving! Turns out perfect every time!
Both Golden Farms and Rocky Acres offer fresh eggs from pastured chickens fed organic, soy and GMO free feed. Periodically Cara puts notes on the cartons to let you know what special treats her ‘girls’ have gotten in addition to their regular diet of bugs they find out in the pasture!
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.
My Daily Bread supplies us with fresh, organic baked goods that are yummy! Bruce and Dabrielle are heading to Wisconsin next week and their items will not be on the Market for 2 weeks while they are away! Be sure and stock up on Bread and goodies this week! Her items freeze very, very well!
Marie of Bakery on Brooks has done it again! Yes, yesterday at Market I got to taste her latest Gluten Free creation: Hummingbird Bread! With some of the same ingredients as the famous Southern Hummingbird Cake, (pineapple, pecans, banana) this bread is a great Breakfast Bread or wonderful treat in the afternoon! Her Rolls, Paleo Bites and Cookies have all been a big hit on the Markets and all of us Gluten Free Folks appreciate her adventuresome spirit in creating wonderful treats that we can eat! I have to admit that her Chocolate Chip Cookies are truly my downfall! They are truly ‘made in heaven’!
In addition to Chicken Eggs, Cara of Golden Farms has Duck Eggs available! Get your order in early because there is a limited supply!
Jay and Patti of Dances With Bees are back this week! Use honey in your Lemonade for a great flavor! Add some crushed Raspberries from Doug’s Garden and you will never go back to plain ole Lemonade again! Great in Tea, also!
Patti makes some outstanding Natural Body Products from the honey and beeswax. I have her Gardener’s Friend Soap on my list this week! Wow – it really works to get those ‘playin-in-the-dirt’ hands clean and keeps them soft. Fantastic product!
Azure Standard
Ordering Deadline is Tuesday, May 20th
For items that are not produced/grown locally we blessed to have a great resource! With over 9,000 Organic, “Clean” food products to choose from, Azure Standard can now be your “go to” place to get your Pantry Staples and other great items that are just not available from the local farmers and producers! You can order items in bulk or individually and save on the premium prices charged at places like Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods! All items are shipped via semi-truck to our Drop Off location in Lawrenceville on a specified date. On pickup day, you come to the location, pickup your items and you are good to go! Simply log onto Azure Standard, create a free account and start shopping!
Please share this information with friends and family to ensure that we will all have this great resource available to us!
Here’s the scoop:
Azure Standard Pickup Date: Tuesday, June 24th at 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA
Drop #: 796431
Drop Name: Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville
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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Today is Flag Day! Fly our Flag today in honor of our country and the brave men and women that have fought for over 200 hundred years for our freedom. Our National Anthem is The Star Spangled Banner written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 as a poem entitled “Defense of Fort McHenry” The poem was later put to the tune of The Anacreontic Song by John Stafford Smith, modified somewhat and named “The Star Spangled Banner”. It was proclaimed our National Anthem by Congress when Woodrow Wilson was president in 1931.
This morning as I placed the flag in its holder, I had a flashback to my childhood. We flew the flag everyday in front of our home. It was a privilege and a much sought after honor to participate in raising (and lowering) the flag each day with one of the parents and say the “Pledge of Allegiance”. I spent many Summers attending Fort Scott Camp, outside of Cincinnati, Ohio and can remember being the youngest camper in the Color Guard for Flag raising and lowering because I knew how to fold the flag! Please take a moment to listen to the words of the 4th verse of The Star Spangled Banner, reflect on the words and proudly display our Flag!
The Star Spangled Banner (4th verse)
It is time to say – thank you for taking the time to read this missive…
Please “Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!
Order now since you are just a click way!
BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
Joyful thoughts and bountiful blessings!
~Maryanne
“Like” us on Facebook!
Hamilton Mill Market is Open!
The Hamilton Mill Market Is now Open…Happy Shopping!
Take me to the Market.
~Maryanne
“Like” us on facebook!
Order by 6:00pm today!
Reminder
Market Closes at 6:00pm Today!
Don’t forget to check out the yummy goodies from My Daily Bread and Gluten Free goodies from Bakery on Brooks!
In order for delivery to our Market to be financially feasible for our Farmers and Artisans, we must meet minimums for those that travel farther to provide for us! Milk and Bakery items fall into this category! Members will be notified if minimums are not met.
Thank you for your support!
See you at Market on Wednesday!
'Bits and Bites' June 8, 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:
I hope you are all enjoying the weekend! Yesterday was my Birthday and I spent a wonderful day with a friend. We drove up to Franklin, NC, a quaint, beautiful town which is surrounded by mountains. On the way from Dabrielle’s home in Cleveland, GA, we checked out various Flea and Antique shops! My birthday cake was Gluten Free Cream Cheese Brownies and they are divine! Maybe, they will appear in Dabrielle’s offerings soon! It was a relaxing, stress free day! Dabrielle’s Birthday is Wednesday – Happy Birthday!
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 to Rebecca White who generously volunteered Thursday evening for breakdown of Market.
Thanks also to Kathy Barnes and her husband Keb for all of their help with Market this past Thursday at Lilburn! 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…
Group Buy Opportunities
Kathy Barnes, a Member of the Lilburn Market and a volunteer, is coordinating 2 Group Buys this month. One is for Real Salt and the other is for Einkorn Wheat. Sign-up Sheets and additional information will be available at every Market this week!
Farmer Updates
Miss Vicky of Fry Farm has some great produce to offer this week: Green Onions, Leeks, Rainbow Carrots, Little Finger Carrots, Fresh Dill, White Super Star Onions, Rad Candy Apple Onions, Yellow Candy Onions Rhubarb and Zucchini.
The Veggie Patch is providing a good selection of wonderful fresh SUmmer 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 4 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 ‘Slaw Box’, with Kohlrabi, Kale and Carrots is a treat. The new kid on the block this week is: Early Summer Veggie Box, a great addition to any other Basic Box, which contains: Yellow squash, Green Beans, Cucumbers, Carrots, Beets, Tomatoes, Chard, and Onions. Doug has also listed Raspberries! Don’t miss out on these plump little red globes that make a great snack! Also use in smoothies, add to cereal, make muffins…use your imagination! These are seasonal, so you may want to get extra and freeze or dehydrate some to have for the Fall and Winter seasons!
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!
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!
Krista was the Farmer of the Week at all Markets this past week to showcasing their wonderful Microgreens as well as the new “Spring Veggie Rolls”. Tender Microgreens packed in Nori or Rice Paper with a great sauce! Very, very tasty and healthy! She has listed them on the Markets this week!
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? I will be working with Sue in the coming week to get the items listed on all Markets! 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. Try some Pork Chops on the grill! Yummy!
Carrell Farms is back! Check out their offerings! Great savings on a case of Ground Buffalo – and don’t forget Bones! Water Buffalo makes awesome, rich Bone Broth!
Both Golden Farms and Rocky Acres offer fresh eggs from pastured chickens fed organic, soy and GMO free feed.
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.
My Daily Bread supplies us with fresh, organic baked goods that are yummy! Be sure and check out Dabrielle’s offerings this week. 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.
Dabrielle and Bruce will not have items listed on the Market for the week of June 22nd. They are taking off in their Motor Home to visit family in Wisconsin! Be sure and stock up on your goodies this week and next!
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!
Dances With Bees is on vacation this week and next. Patti and Jay are taking some well deserved time off!
Cedar Rock Dairy
Sam’s Farm is located in Butler, Georgia which is over 2 hours away from our area! Although we try and stay within a 100 mile radius (Local), the quality of the milk from Sam’s tested A2 Jersey herd are an exception! In order for it to work for Sam, we must have a minimum weekly order! Please keep sharing the Market with friends and family so that our pets can continue to enjoy wonderful, fresh milk!
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To catch everyone up on Mary’s progress since her accident… At her May check up the doctor determined that Mary was allergic to the stainless steel plate and screws that were placed to stabilize her ankle! Although the surgery to remove the metal was performed on May 28th, guess who came to market this past Thursday? Yes, Mary walked (hobbled) into Market with a smile on her face! She is doing well and knows that the removal of the steel will allow her body to heal completely! Please keep her in your prayers!
I continue to be busy trying to keep up with the ‘little yellow house on the hill’ homestead. The Black Lab continues to ‘help’! He is great at keeping the birds away from the garden; however, for some reason, he has dug up two of my pepper plants! After a serious discussion (and some chicken wire) that problem is now solved!
It is time to say – thank you for taking the time to read this missive…
Please “Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!
Order now since you are just a click way!
BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
Joyful thoughts and bountiful blessings!
~Maryanne
“Like” us on Facebook!
Hamilton Mill Market is Open!
The Hamilton Mill Market Is now Open…Happy Shopping!
Take me to the Market.
~Maryanne
“Like” us on facebook!
Still time to order....
Reminder
Market Closes at 6:00pm Today!
Don’t forget to check out the yummy goodies from My Daily Bread and Gluten Free goodies from Bakery on Brooks!
In order for delivery to our Market to be financially feasible for our Farmers and Artisans, we must meet minimums for those that travel farther to provide for us! Milk and Bakery items fall into this category! Members will be notified if minimums are not met.
Thank you for your support!
See you at Market on Wednesday!
'Bits and Bites' June 1, 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 Hamilton Mill Market Folks:
I hope you are all enjoying the weekend! I have been busy working in the yard and that is the reason for the delay in getting the Newsletter out! I just returned from church and with much to accomplish this afternoon, I will try to make this short… (well, let’s shoot for less verbose!)
Important Reminders, Other Matters and Pertinent Information
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 to Marie Wheeler generously volunteered her Tuesday afternoon to take care of Market while I was dealing with the Azure Standard delivery.
A special thank you to Pat Gibbon of the Lawrenceville and Hamilton Mill Market families! Sarah’s truck broke down on the way to the Market and Pat rescued the Market items that were being transported! Not to worry – Sarah was also rescued by her Dad and the truck is back in working order!
Thanks also to Kathy Barnes and her husband Keb for all of their help with Market this past Thursday at Lilburn! 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!
…a funny thing happened…Getting ready for Market this past week was truly a comedy of errors and mishaps! Sarah’s truck wouldn’t start after she got gas on the way to Market and she had the milk, meat and some produce! Pat Gibbon saved us on that one!
When I arrived at Hamilton Mill Clubhouse, I went and opened the Conference Room and carried a few things in to get started with setup. When I went back to my car, I realized that although I had left the truck of my car open, I had locked my keys in the car. It was 1:40pm – Market pickup started in 50 minutes! The back seat was FULL! Ok, I thought, I can remove the other items from the truck, get in the truck and push the back seat forward to get into the car! As I was sitting in the trunk I realized how truly ABSURD that idea was and I am sure the folks walking by wondered WHAT I WAS DOING sitting in the trunk and
WHY I was laughing! After extricating myself from this awkward position, none too gracefully I assure you, a young man by the name of Parker saved the day! Parker was riding by on his bike and I asked him for help! He promptly climbed in the trunk, pushed himself through a VERY SMALL opening and unlocked the car! Thank you Parker! You are a STAR!
We Need Your Help!
The number of orders at the Hamilton Mill Market are low. It takes a tremendous amount of coordination and work to bring things to Market and make this effort worth while.
What am I missing to connect with folks in the Hamilton Mill area? What can the Market offer that will help in increasing the number of folks who want to utilize this community service?
I need your help to figure out the mystery! Please email me with suggestions: heirloomlivingmarket@gmail.com .
Are you a Homeschool family? Do you have a database of folks who might want to participate in Market if they knew about it? Please feel free to forward this flyer and/or the Newsletter to your contacts!
I will have flyers at Market this week that you can take and distribute to friends, neighbors, families to assist us in growing the Market Family.
and now for the news…
Farmer Updates
Miss Vicky of Fry Farm has some great produce to offer this week: Green Onions, Leeks, Rainbow Carrots, Baby Carrots, Fresh Dill, Sugar Snap Peas and three kinds of onions.
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.
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!
Farmer of the Week
Krista will be at the Markets this week to showcase their wonderful Microgreens as well of the new “Spring Veggie Rolls” and “Veggie Fritters” — those are what I dubbed them when she brought them for us to try! Be sure and stop in Market and check out all of their great products!
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? I will be working with Sue in the coming week to get the items listed on all Markets! 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.
Carrell Farms is back! Check out their offerings! Great savings on a case of Ground Buffalo – and don’t forget Bones! Water Buffalo makes awesome, rich Bone Broth!
Both Golden Farms and Rocky Acres offer fresh eggs from pastured chickens fed organic, soy and GMO free feed.
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.
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!
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!
Cedar Rock Dairy
Sam of Cedar Rock Dairy has shared a photo of the newest addition at the Farm. It appears that Mama Jade is very protective of her pretty little Baby Jade! Can’t wait to get down to see all of the new additions this Spring! Sam’s Farm is located in Butler, Georgia which is over 2 hours away from our area! Although we try and stay within a 100 mile radius (Local), the quality of the milk from Sam’s tested A2 Jersey herd are an exception! In order for it to work for Sam, we must have a minimum weekly order! Please keep sharing the Market with friends and family so that our pets can continue to enjoy wonderful, fresh milk!
Watsonia Farm
I am sad (read: very, very sad) to report that the folks at Watsonia Farms have lost 90% of their Organic Peaches to a little teeny tiny worm. This little pest has devastated their Organic Peach crop and organic solutions were not able to rid the fruit of the infestation. They do have a ‘conventional peach orchard’ (quite separate from the organic grove)that was also attacked but conventional methods were able to ‘save’ the fruit of those trees. Because pesticides were used, we are unable to offer these at Market. Please keep the Watsonia Family in your prayers.
I am continuing to look for other ‘semi-local’ Organic Peaches, but so far have been unable to locate a good source! I will keep looking and keep you updated!
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Again this week, I have been busy with “life” and so this Newsletter is later than usual. There is much to do on my little 1 acre homestead and the garden is really starting to take off! Although I enjoy the work and the sunshine, it keeps me very busy! The Black Lab has found the woodpile and thinks it is his job to distribute kindling or even larger branches throughout the yard. I am hoping a chicken wire barrier will prevent further scattering! Another item added to the list of things to do today!
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Reminder
Market Closes at 6:00pm Today!
Fry Farm is back!
Every week in “Bits and Bites”, I let you know what the Farmers and Artisans are up to and their current offerings! I was gently reminded today that I seem to leave out both Sam of Cedar Rock Dairy and Rusty of Little Tot’s Estate. These two gentlemen provide one of the biggest staples of the Market! Our Raw Milk for our Pets! I humbly beg their forgiveness and I will be sure to include news about them and about their Farms in future editions of the Newsletter!
In the mean time…
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Please get your orders placed as soon as possible!
Don’t forget to check out the yummy goodies from My Daily Bread and Gluten Free goodies from Bakery on Brooks!
In order for delivery to our Market to be financially feasible for our Farmers and Artisans, we must meet minimums for those that travel farther to provide for us! Milk and Bakery items fall into this category! Members will be notified if minimums are not met.
Azure Standard pickup is Tuesday, May 27th!
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Drop #: 796431
Drop Name: Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville
Drop Coordinator: Maryanne Vaeth
Contact Information: Email Drop Coordinator
Phone: 404-432-4337
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Today is a day to reflect on our freedom and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve what we enjoy. If you have served or serve our country now, thank you! If you know someone who has served, thank them!
Thank you for your support!
See you at Market on Wednesday!
"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
… this and that …
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!
It is time to say – thank you for taking the time to read this missive…
Please “Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!
Order now since you are just a click way!
BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
Joyful thoughts and bountiful blessings!
~Maryanne
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