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Market Closes at 9:00pm this evening!
Next Sunday is Mother’s Day!
Send or take a Basket of fabulous Organic Bakery items from My Daily Bread! Dabrielle creates beautiful Gift Baskets and you decide what goodies you would like to include! Check out her Basket offering and contact her if you have questions. Believe me, you and Mom will NOT be disappointed!
Kathy Barnes of So-Koi lovingly creates Retro Aprons and would make a lovely personal gift for the Mom who likes practical and beautiful items. Her Apron in a Kiwi Paisley print is perfect for Spring! Kathy also offers handmade pillow cases and lanyards. Does Mom lose her keys? A cloth lanyard, crafted by Kathy is a great solution!
Monique of Mo’s Tat’s and Stitches uses the ‘almost-lost-art’ of Tatting to make her unique and intricate earrings. Mom would be pleased and will enjoy the beauty of Mo’s creations!
Marie of Bakery on Brooks is back from vacation! Check out her wonderful Energy Bites, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Oatmeal, Oatmeal and Raisin Cookies and her Banana Bread.
Thank you for your support!
See you at Market on Tuesday!
PLEASE Read! IMPORTANT Market Information!
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:
Wow! There is a great deal of ‘news’ this week and with the beautiful weather today and the fantastic weather forecasted for the next several days, I want to get this out this evening so you can get your order placed and enjoy the rest of the weekend!
I had a new helper at the Lilburn Market this week. She is a dedicated Member of All Saints Church. Sue Martinson appeared at Church as I was unloading. She very generously offered her assistance and was a life-saver for me! I wanted to publicly thank her for all of her help. She greeted folks, showed them the ropes and helped where she could. She also helped load up my car at the end of Market! So, Sue, thank you – please know you certainly made my day better!
Marie was visibly absent from the Markets this week both as a tireless volunteer and as Bakery on Brooks; however, she will be back to make those Gluten Free Goodies for us this week! segue into – I know that the majority of you do NOT read the Newsletter because at least 15 people (not naming names!) asked me “WHERE’s Marie?” "WHY were there no “bites” or Gluten Free Products listed on the Market and why aren’t there any on the Farmers’ Sales Table?" Seriously? The fact that she was going to be on vacation was published for 2 weeks prior to her leaving with encouragement to order extra before she left!
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!
I have done my best to accommodate folks who forgot to place their orders – but it has become and ‘administrative nightmare’! From making notes, to interrupting what I am doing to call the Farmer, to adding the additional order to the Farmers’ totals for the week, to remembering to make the changes in several places in the system — it adds time and makes the system less effective and efficient.
Effective immediately, unless there is an emergency (that does NOT include: ‘I forgot’) there will be an additional $10 charge for me to take an order either by phone or through email. This convenience fee pays for the extra hour or so I will spend to ‘make it happen’ for you. The Market was established for the convenience of ordering online and the hours for each Market are clearly listed on the Market page as well as included in every email that is sent. (A reminder email is sent on the day Market closes!!!)
I am committed to you, the Members, I love what I do however, the Market is more than the organized items you see on the tables when you come to pick up your orders. There is a tremendous amount of behind-the-scenes work. It provides minimal monetary reward (although the mental and emotional ones are priceless, they don’t pay the bills)! So please, help me out — use the online system to place your order during your Market hours!
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
I have asked on numerous occasions for Volunteers for Market Days at each Market. We are a community of like-minded people who believe in purchasing our food from Farmers who are equally passionate about food quality and are a part of the local economy. I truly believe that we have “the best of the best” in our Farmers and Artisans. Their prices are fair considering the work that goes into producing quality, nutrient dense food. I do my best to find us great deals on “Group Buys”, I talk to prospective Farmers each week to ensure that you have the products you want. Without you as Members, the Market would not exist and now the Market needs your help!
Marie Wheeler generously stepped up to help at Lilburn and then jumped in at the other 2 Markets also — what a blessing she is to our community. She has further blessed us as our Gluten Free and Paleo Baker as Bakery on Brooks. Marie has a husband and young grandchildren and other volunteer commitments through her Church that rightfully occupy her time. She will still be coming to Lilburn as a volunteer, but it is time that the
Sarah Rockey volunteered weekly at the Lilburn Market until work responsibilities necessitated a change in her schedule. She has once again stepped up to volunteer, this time at the Hamilton Mill Market. I would like to take the pressure from her to be there every week, so I am also requesting volunteers for the Hamilton Mill Market on Wednesday afternoon. This Market is open for pickup between 2:30pm and 4:30pm. (Sarah is Austin’s sister…who’s Austin? read on..)
Austin Smith’s grandfather and Austin, owner of Crossfit O-Zone Gym, have given us permanent space and getting ready for Market at the Crossfit location involves minimal setup! If you would like to volunteer to help Members get checked out from 4:30 – 7:00pm, you can email Maryanne at heirloomlivingmarket@gmail.com.
Thank you Mr. Smith and Austin! You have truly blessed us! Mr. Smith is the owner of Artistic Builders Supply Ace Hardware at 963 Buford Drive in Lawrenceville. Stop in and see them — the building is brand new and their inventory is most impressive. They also deal in lumber – support LOCAL! Mr. Smith has also been kind enough to allow us to utilize his parking lot for the Azure Standard monthly drop off…I cannot say enough about his kindness and generosity! He has certainly instilled his integrity, generosity and kindness in his grandchildren and for that I am grateful also.
and now for the news…
Milk Customers
Farmer Updates
Oh WOW! Where do I begin?
Miss Vicky of Fry Farm is back! After set backs with winter crops (weather took a terrible toll), Vicky and Steve pushed through it and have some great produce to offer this week: Arugula, Flat Italian Parsley, Asparagus, Green Onions, Bibb Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Lettuce Mix, French Breakfast Radishes and Spinach. In addition, Vicky has also listed her Luffas! Great Body Scrubber! (Mother’s Day idea?) Welcome back Fry Farm!
Tammy of Burnell Farms has listed Arugula, Snap Pole Beans, Baby Spinach, Broccoli, Cabbage, Scarlet Nantes and Rainbow Carrots, Cauliflower, Collard Greens, 2 types of Kale, Romaine Lettuce, Sugar Peas, Swiss Chard and Chives! Be sure and check out her offerings!
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, (both Herb and Veggie) that I received are all doing well! Andrew and his crew certainly got them off to a banner start — now if I can just keep them healthy!
Doug of Doug’s Garden 2 types of Veggie Boxes available on the all Markets this week. Both contain a plethora of Veggies and the Herb Box has an added bag of freshly harvested Herbs! (lots of herbs!) In addition, he has added 1# bags of Spring Mix Lettuce, Young Spinach and Spicy Lettuce Mix! Lilburn folks were fortunate to see his Sweet English Peas and some purple Asparagus on the Farmers’ Sales Table this week and they were promptly snatched up! Depending on what is ready for Harvest this coming week, Doug will have additional items on the Farmers’ Sales Table.
Cedar Seeder! Yes, finally George has gotten the new green house at their new property up and running and his plantings are yielding results! He had quite a undertaking to get the new place cleared and ready for planting and now 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! It’s Spring; time to detox and renew! Welcome back Krista and George!
Be sure and check out the wonderful meat selections available from B&G Farms. Lynda has Necks and Backs on sale; perfect to add to those chicken carcasses you have been saving to make Bone Broth. I got a Tenderloin this past week and haven’t decided whether to grill it or throw it in the Crock Pot with some homemade Sauerkraut! Either way, it is a great cut of meat from the Berkshires! Joyful Noise Acres Farm has a few items on the Market this week and will be adding more in the near future!
Carrell Farms has sold out of their wonderful Water Buffalo! Shalley has let me know that they are currently processing and will have items listed on the Market when the freezers are full once again! That will probably be next week.
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. Linda has just returned from England; however, she is scheduled to have 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 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.
Marie of Bakery on Brooks has her Gluten Free and Paleo goodies back on the Market this week! I did order extras before she left but alas! My stash is gone and I can’t wait for some “Chocolate-Chip-Can-I-Adopt-You-As-My-Mom Cookies”! I really can’t decide between her Oatmeal Chocolate Chip (to die for) Cookies, Oatmeal-these-are-the-best-Raisin Cookies! She is a creative Baker 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!
Cara of Golden Farms has Duck Eggs available! Get your order in early because there is a limited supply!
In addition to all of their Honey varieties, Dances With Bees has Creamed Honey back on the Market! In Plain, Cinnamon or Cherry, it is perfect on toast! Yummy treat! Have you seen the Blackberry Mead Vinegar Jay has listed in his offerings! WOW! It makes a great salad dressing! I also tried reducing it and used it as a glaze for Lamb Chops! Oh, yes, it was a winner!
Bo and Megan of My Quality Mushrooms had a very busy and productive Winter making many improvements to their Farm! We look forward to their return in the very near future!
That about sums up the Farmer Updates unless of course you want to know about
STRAWBERRIES
Now for the news everyone has been waiting for Watsonia Farms Strawberries Are Here! I worked with Brandon to get his best pricing and I am happy to report that Organic Strawberries are available in quarts or gallons.
Remember, these are ORGANIC Strawberries. They have not been sprayed with pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. They may not be ‘perfectly shaped’ but they will be fresh and flavorful! Pay attention now — this is important. Here is a hint – when you get your berries home, soak them in a solution of Vinegar and Water 1 part Vinegar to 3 parts Water (preferably filtered water or spring water). I use Apple Cider Vinegar (Bragg’s) however, white vinegar will work also. Soak those little red juicy globes of strawberry goodness for about a half hour; swish the water around when you think about it. The soak will remove any spores that may be present on the berries and will prolong the life of them greatly. After the soak, rinse well. I spin my berries dry (salad spinner) and then put in a glass container lined with a paper towel. I do not put the lid on tightly so that moisture does not accumulate and there is air flow! My berries keep til I finish the last one ~ sometimes up to 5 days later! Try it, it really does work! (Thanks Mom!)
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I truly hope that the majority of you have taken the time (albiet considerable)to read all of the News! Please continue to share the Market with Friends and Family so that we can continue to support our fine Farmers! I thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you at Market this week!
The Black Lab has wanderlust! What can I say? Yet again, he found a place to dig under the fence! Same scenario, different escape route, same annoyed Maryanne. He finally came home ~ perhaps because in my frustration I might have yelled: “Okay, I am listing your sorry excuse for a faithful friend on the Market for free” or maybe it was the “Time to eat” that caused him to miraculously appear at the front door. Funny he never comes back through the hole he digs to get out! (Yes, my neighbors think I am a bit strange! But hey, I only have 3 close neighbors and what do they know?)
It is time to say – thank you for taking the time to read this missive. Seriously, I do appreciate it! and…
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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The Market Is now Open…Happy Shopping!
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Fry Farm is Back!
Bakery on Brooks is Back!
Watsonia Farms is Back!
Bakery on Brooks is Back!
Watsonia Farms is Back!
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"Bits and Bites" April 26, 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
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 in this email and find it under the Blog Tab to read later.
Farmer Updates
Tammy of Burnell Farms has listed Arugula, Baby Spinach, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, 3 kinds of Cauliflower, 2 types of Kale, Romaine Lettuce, Swiss Chard and Asparagus!
The Veggie Patch is providing a good selection of wonderful fresh Spring veggie offerings and have fresh Herbs listed as well! The Heirloom Seedlings that I received last week are gorgeous and I have been working furiously to get them all planted!
Doug of Doug’s Garden has 5 Veggie Boxes available on the Lilburn Market. In addition, he has added 1# bags of Spring Mix Lettuce, Young Spinach and Spicy Lettuce Mix! Things are really starting to pick up and Doug assured me that he will be putting his Veggie Box offerings on the Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Markets very soon! He usually brings at least one Box to each Market for the Farmers’ Sales Table, so if you are interested, get to Market early!
Although I have not talked to Vicky this week, I am hopeful that she and Steve will be returning to Markets next week!
Remember Watsonia Farms — I anticipate that Organic Strawberries will become available next week!
Be sure and check out the wonderful meat selections available from B&G Farms and Joyful Noise Acres Farm for delicious offerings of grass-fed, pastured Beef, Chicken and Pork.
Carrell Farms has sold out of their wonderful Water Buffalo! Shalley has let me know that they are currently processing and will have items listed on the Market when the freezers are full once again!
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. Linda is in England and no processing will happen until her return at the end of the month. I will let you know when it becomes available.
Doug and Melissa of Doug’s Wild Alaska Salmon brought some Alaskan Wild Caught Salmon and some Halibut. Quantities are very limited!
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. Dabrielle has put her delicious Jams and Jellies on Sale. Discount will be applied at Market pickup!
Marie of Bakery on Brooks is on vacation this week but will be back with all of her yummies next week!
Cara of Golden Farms has Duck Eggs available! Get your order in early because there is a limited supply!
In addition to all of their Honey varieties, Dances With Bees has Creamed Honey back on the Market! In Plain, Cinnamon or Cherry, it is perfect on toast! Yummy treat! Have you seen the Blackberry Mead Vinegar Jay has listed in his offerings! WOW! It makes a great salad dressing! I also tried reducing it and used it as a glaze for Lamb Chops! Oh, yes, it was a winner!
Krista and George of Cedar Seeder took some time away from the Market to revamp the new property they purchased and get the ‘greens’ situated in their new home! I am hopeful that we will see Krista and George return to Markets very soon!
Bo and Megan of My Quality Mushrooms had a very busy and productive Winter making many improvements to their Farm! We look forward to their return in the very near future!
Volunteers Needed
Marie has generously given her time at all three Markets these last 6 months; however, with summer coming and grandchildren out of school, other volunteer commitments and her dedication to providing us with yummy Gluten Free baked goods, she will not be able to continue volunteering at all of the Markets. Fortunately, she will continue with the Lilburn Market on a limited basis!
Volunteers are needed at the Lilburn Market on Thursday! There is MUCH to do and only one of me! It isn’t necessary to commit to every week or to make a ‘day’ of it — help is needed from setup to breakdown and in between. Pick a time that is convenient and let me know!
Thursday – Lilburn Market: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Market Setup
Thursday – Lilburn Market: 4:15pm – 7:00pm Market pickup and Breakdown
Please contact Maryanne at 404-432-4337.
Sarah Rockey, who volunteered last year is back and helping coordinate at the Hamilton Mill Market! Thank you Sarah!
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Our Growers are all ‘gearing up’ for the Season! Some Traditional Farmers’ Markets have already opened with more coming in the next few weeks. So, not only are our Farmers planning for our Markets, but also for all of the other venues where they sell their products. Time is money and with the intensity of the overwhelming work that is involved in growing food, the Farmers MUST prioritize their efforts with Markets to ensure a good bottom line. We want that for them — that is why we are committed to Buying Local! Please share our Market information with friends and families so that we can continue to support all of our wonderful local Farmers who supply us with nutrient-dense, fresh, seasonal items for our tables!
The Black Lab helped (?) while I was working in the Garden yesterday! The small limbs and sticks that I had gathered from under the Pecan Tree and placed in a pile are now scattered in strategic places in the yard! I am sure that this is his was of ensuring he always has a “toy” close by! Totally frustrating, but I should have known that he wouldn’t leave the pile alone! He is a Lab after all and in constant need of a “job” retrieving, guarding, chasing….busy, busy, busy!
It is time to say – thank you for taking the time to read this missive and…
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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