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"Bits and Bites" April 26, 2014
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Bits and Bites
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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!
… this and that …
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…
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Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!
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BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
Joyful thoughts and bountiful blessings!
~Maryanne
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