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Market Closes at 8:00pm Tonight
Market closes at 8:00pm
That’s it — Order before close!!
Thanks!
~Maryanne
'Bits and Bites' February 1, 2015
Bits and Bites
It does not seem possible that today is February 1! Although we have had a few ‘cold snaps’, which unfortunately took out some of our Farmers’ crops, it has been a relatively mild winter. I was a little nervous that winter weather would preclude a trip down to Market on Thursday; however, luckily that has not been the case! (knock on wood!)
One of my most favorite things about Winter is all of the wonderful Soups that are both nourishing and hardy. Growing up in Ohio, Soups were definitely part of our Winter fare. The warmth of the kitchen combined with scrumptious aroma of bread baking and a delectable soup bubbling on the stove-top served not only to feed my body but also nourish my soul. Whether it was a Cauliflower and Potato Soup, Gumbo, Chili, Beef Vegetable Soup with Barley, Split Pea Soup with Ham or Chicken with Rice, I relished those dinners. The aromas of soup simmering still tug at my heart-strings and invite me to remember simpler times. Gertrude, our cook and my Mother used to expound on ‘cooking with love’ – and I truthfully do not believe you can make soup without putting your touch of love in it!
Yesterday I cooked up a batch of Chicken Curry and Rice Soup with Carrots, Onion, Garlic and Celery. The pungent aroma and taste of the Curry was perfect with a fruit salad and Gluten Free Parker House Rolls from Bakery on Brooks. Earlier in the week, I made a Split Pea, Cabbage and Pork Shank Soup. Carrots, onions and garlic were added and after cooking, I used the emulsion blender to get a thicker texture and added bits of the Pork. I will have the recipe at Market this week for those of you who are interested. (But if you plan on making it, you will need Pork Shank, Cabbage, Carrots and Onions from the Market)
The Pork Shank (from Heritage Farm) I put in a brine for about 16 hours before roasting in a slow oven. Fabulous flavor and very tender.
Specials, New Items, Updates
Greg of Heritage Farm has Lamb Chops on Special this week. In addition, he has listed Mild Breakfast Sausage and Hot Breakfast Sausage this week along with Rabbit. Hmmm… I remember eating Rabbit as a child, but have never cooked it. I need to explore this option and will let you know my results! Thanks Greg, for bringing us a variety of good, grass-fed, nutritious meat options. What an opportunity to explore new culinary delights!
Greg has also added a Bulk Pack – Organ Feet and Bones consisting of Soup Bones, Pig Feet, Lamb Bones, Fat Back, Chicken Necks and Backs, Turkey Necks, Ham Hocks, Organ Meat. This is 20#‘s of various items for $30.00!! This is a phenomenal deal and if you make your own Pet Food, it is a fabulous find. Needless to say, I got one Bulk Pack for the Black Lab! The offering is limited in number and in frequency of availability! So, grab it now if you want it! You will not be disappointed!
Elderberry Syrup is listed on all Markets and will be available on the Farmers’ Sale Table at all Markets.
Elderberry’s high anti-oxidant properties and capacity to build the immune system make it a perfect immune booster and can assist in shortening the duration of the flu, colds and sinus infections.
Historically, both elderflowers and elderberries were given to build the immune system and prevent colds and flu.
A recent Norwegian study has shown that elderberry juice (Sambucus nigra) not only stimulates the immune system, but also directly inhibits the influenza virus. The active ingredients in the elderberry were found to halt the spread of the virus by disarming the enzyme responsible for attacking the cell walls.
Elderberry has been proven effective against eight different influenza viruses. The study indicated that it may provide protection against a wide range of flu viruses, solving the problem of the “mutating flu”, because most strains of the virus use the same enzyme mechanism to penetrate cells.
The study, reported in The Journal of International Medical Research, showed that on average, flu patients given the elderberry extract recovered within 3.1 days compared to 7.1 days for those given the placebo. Researchers found that the patients who took the elderberry extract also had higher levels of antibodies against the flu virus. A previous study published by The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that nearly 90 per cent of flu patients given elderberry extract were completely free of symptoms within two to three days, as compared to at least six days with a placebo.
Elderberry Syrup is very high in Vitamin A and C and bioflavinoids, and may be taken as a prophylactic against winter colds. The diuretic and anti-inflammatory activity of elderberries helps explain its use in rheumatic and arthritic conditions.
Elderberries have a long-established effect in regulating bowel activity, moderating extremes of diarrhea and constipation.
I am using my Mother’s recipe which contains: Elderberries, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg, Ginger and Honey. All ingredients are Organic. The added Spices all have their own unique medicinal qualities which is the reason for their addition. It is available in the 8oz size as well as the 16oz size.
Marie of Bakery on Brooks has done it again! She created Paleo Treats Cherry Almond Crispies. An explosion of flavor and they have chocolate in them too! Wow! Check them out!
Brandon Wills, Dabrielle and Bruce’s son of My Daily Bread has been keeping us supplied with our Organic Baked Goods these past few weeks! At his Mother’s side at the Bakery Brandon has learned his Mom’s secrets of making wonderful, nutritious Breads and Goodies. I am sure he will be happy to have his parents back home this week – and so will we! With their daughter packed and moved and some Beach time and R & R under their belts, they are ready to head back home — we thank Brandon for his good work and welcome Dabrielle and Bruce home with open arms! Next week, Challah, Rye and Tortillas will return to their offerings and grace our tables!
The freezer at Crossfit/Lawrenceville Market still has several packages of frozen Yellow Squash, which Farmer Ricky Brown of Back River Farm put up after the harvest this summer. Perfect to add to soups or casseroles. Please email me if you would like a package to be included with your order this week. Email order for Yellow Squash
Burnell Farms is going strong bringing us some great winter veggies! Broccoli, Brussell Sprouts, Huge heads of Savoy Cabbage, Carrots, Kale and Romaine Lettuce are all listed in their offerings this week. Tammy just added Young Spinach. I’m in…
Carrell Farms has delicious Water Buffalo Use a combo of Water Buffalo and Beef Bones to make an outstanding Bone Broth!
Be sure and check out Shalley’s all Natural Body Products. I recently purchased Shalley’s Silky Bamboo Lotion a combination of Tallow and Coconut Oil and essential oils as a balm for my raw and chapped hands. Oh, the difference just one application made! This is something that I will not be without.
Markets close at 8:00pm Monday. Be sure and get your order in and thank you for supporting our LOCAL Farmers!
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Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 4:30 – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit Ozone
519 Hurricane Shoals Rd., Suite J
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
~Maryanne
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Market Closes at 8:00pm Tonight!
Greetings All:
Offerings you may want to check out…
Greg of Heritage Farm has Lamb Chops on Special this week. Bacon is available! Last week I purchased a Pork Shank. Truthfully, I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to do with it — so after some research and perusing recipes, I brined it overnight and it is now roasting in the oven! The aroma is mouth-watering! Dinner tonight with Cabbage, then Bean Soup and/or Potato/Cauliflower Soup! It’s It’s perfect Soup weather!
Burnell Farms is going strong bringing us some great winter veggies! Broccoli, Brussell Sprouts, Huge heads of Savoy Cabbage, Carrots, Kale and Romaine Lettuce are all listed in their offerings this week.
Carrell Farms has delicious Water Buffalo offerings! Try some Soup Bones for wonderful Bone Broth! Add in the Ox Tail for an especially delicious treat!
Check your Grocery List and get your orders in before 8:00pm this evening for delivery on Thursday!
Burnell Farms
The Veggie Patch
Milk
Cedar Rock Dairy (Cow)
Little Tots Estate (Goat)
Eggs
Rocky Acres
Golden Farms
Little Tots Estate (Organic, Soy Free, pastured chickens) on Farmers’ Sale Table only
Bakery
Bakery on Brooks
My Daily Bread
Grass Fed Meats
Carrell Farms
Heritage Farm
Microgreens
Cedar Seeder
Honey
Dances With Bees
Natural Products
Carrell Farms
Dances With Bees
Low Low Knows Bones
So-Koi
Handmade Items
Carrell Farms
Dances With Bees
Peacefield Farm
So-Koi
Flours/Grains/Salt
My Daily Bread
So-Koi
Just a heads-up…this week at Market Kefir, Elderberry Syrup and Organic Quinoa will be available on the Farmers’ Sale Table. There is a limited amount of Kefir, so if you know you would like some, please send me an email.
Marie of Bakery on Brooks has created a Gluten-Free Pancake Mix especially for our Market! It is available on the Market this week. I am enjoying having pancakes or waffles on Sunday, then freezing the rest of the batch to enjoy later in the week!
Azure Standard
Azure Standard Order Deadline: Tuesday, 1-27
Azure Standard Pickup Date: Monday, 2-1 at 11:15am
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA
Drop #: 796431 Route: Q5
Drop Name: Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville
Drop Coordinator: Maryanne Vaeth
Contact Information: Email Drop Coordinator
Phone: 404-432-4337
Please Note: Starting with this delivery, our regular delivery day will be the Monday after the ordering deadline at 11:15 am.
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
Thanks for your support! See you Thursday!
~Maryanne
Market is Open...Come on in...
The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 4:30 – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit Ozone
519 Hurricane Shoals Rd., Suite J
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
~Maryanne
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Take me to the Market.
Countdown to Market Close...
Market closes at 8:00pm
That’s it — Order before close!!
Thanks!
~Maryanne
Check this out...there is still time to order!
Greetings All:
Just a reminder that Market closes at 8:00pm tonight.
Offerings you may want to check out!
Greg of Heritage Farm has Smoked Ham and Lamb Chops on Special this week. Bacon is Sold out; however, I did happen to purchase some extra when it was available! This Hickory Smoked Bacon is over-the-top in flavor! Check with your Market Coordinator at pickup if you are interested.
Burnell Farms is back! Check out their great veggies on Market! Last week Tammy brought Broccoli, Brussell Sprouts, Huge heads of Savoy Cabbage, Carrots, Kale and Romaine Lettuce for the Farmers’ Sale Table! Things sold out very quickly! This week you can order on-line!
Carrell Farms has delicious Water Buffalo offerings! Try some Soup Bones for wonderful Bone Broth! Add in the Ox Tail for an especially delicious treat!
Jay Parsons of Dances With Bees is offering a Bee Keeping Class. Jay is a Master Bee Keeper with a wealth of knowledge! His Apiaries are Certified Naturally Grown. Want to start your own hive? Now is your chance to learn all about bees, their importance in our lives, how to keep and care for them and harvest your own Honey! Great opportunity!
Check your Grocery List and get your orders in before 8:00pm this evening for delivery on Thursday!
Burnell Farms
The Veggie Patch
Milk
Cedar Rock Dairy (Cow)
Little Tots Estate (Goat)
Eggs
Rocky Acres
Golden Farms
Little Tots Estate (Organic, Soy Free, pastured chickens) on Farmers’ Sale Table only
Bakery
Bakery on Brooks
My Daily Bread
Grass Fed Meats
Carrell Farms
Heritage Farm
Microgreens
Cedar Seeder
Honey
Dances With Bees
Natural Products
Carrell Farms
Dances With Bees
So-Koi
Handmade Items
Carrell Farms
Dances With Bees
Peacefield Farm
So-Koi
Flours/Grains/Salt
My Daily Bread
So-Koi
Just a heads-up…this week at Market Kefir, Elderberry Syrup and Organic Quinoa will be available on the Farmers’ Sale Table. There is a limited amount of Kefir, so if you know you would like some, please send me an email.
Marie of Bakery on Brooks has created a Gluten-Free Pancake Mix especially for our Market! It is available on the Market this week. The waffles I made yesterday were fabulous! I made a full recipe and now have some stashed in the freezer for part of a great breakfast!
Azure Standard
Azure Standard Order Date: Tuesday, 1-27
Azure Standard Pickup Date: Monday, 2-1 at 11:15am
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA
Drop #: 796431 Route: Q5
Drop Name: Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville
Drop Coordinator: Maryanne Vaeth
Contact Information: Email Drop Coordinator
Phone: 404-432-4337
Please Note: Starting with this delivery, our regular delivery day will be the Monday after the ordering deadline at 11:15 am.
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
Thanks for your support! See you Thursday!
~Maryanne
Come on in...the Market is Open!
The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 4:30 – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit Ozone
519 Hurricane Shoals Rd., Suite J
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
~Maryanne
“Like” us on facebook!
Take me to the Market.
Countdown to Market Close at 8:00pm Tonight!
Market closes at 8:00pm
Notes and Reminders
For those of you who have been with the Market for a while, I am sure you remember the great produce we were always offered by Burnell Farms! The great news is Tammy and William will be re-joining the Market for the Winter Season. Although they do not have items listed this week; Tammy will be brining:
Romaine Lettuce
Huge heads of Savoy Cabbage
Cauliflower
Broccoli
that will be on the Farmers’ Sale Table at each Market! I suspect that these offerings will sell out very quickly, so plan on getting to Market pickup EARLY to snag what you would like!
Marie of Bakery on Brooks, our marvelous Gluten Free Baker will have offerings on the Farmers’ Sale Table including her new item – Gluten Free Pancake Mix (complete with recipe!) I know I will definitely be grabbing one of those — as I am sure Sarah will also! Don’t miss out! The Pancake Mix will be listed in Marie’s offerings on the Market menu next week!
After a stressful holiday baking time, Dabrielle and husband Bruce are heading down to Florida for some R & R and to help their daughter move! Tortillas, Pumpernickel and Challah will not be available for the next 2 weeks. If you want some, place your order this week and freeze so you have those goodies while they are gone. Their very capable Baker son, Brandon will be handling the Bakery while they are walking the beach, drinking Pina Coladas and moving daughter!
That’s it — Order before close!!
Thanks!
~Maryanne
There is still time to order...Market Closes at 8:00pm!
Greetings All:
Just a reminder that Market closes at 8:00pm tonight.
Offerings you may want to check out!
Greg of Heritage Farm has Smoked Ham and Lamb Chops on Special this week. Bacon is Sold out; however, I did happen to purchase some extra last week! This Hickory Smoked Bacon is over-the-top in flavor! Check with your Market Coordinator at pickup if you are interested.
Carrell Farms has delicious Water Buffalo offerings! Try some Soup Bones for wonderful Bone Broth! Add in the Ox Tail for an especially delicious treat!
I spoke with Tammy of Peacefield Farm and they are ‘on break’ this week as they wait for Mother Nature to work her magic with the greens, lettuces, tomatoes and other goodies that are planted! The cold snap slowed things down a bit! They will be back soon!
Jay Parsons of Dances With Bees is offering a Bee Keeping Class. Jay is a Master Bee Keeper with a wealth of knowledge! His Apiaries are Certified Naturally Grown Want to start your own hive? Now is your chance to learn all about bees, their importance in our lives, how to keep and care for them and harvest your own Honey! Great opportunity!
Check your Grocery List and get your orders in before 8:00pm this evening for delivery on Thursday!
The Veggie Patch
Milk
Cedar Rock Dairy (Cow)
Little Tots Estate (Goat)
Eggs
Rocky Acres
Golden Farms
Little Tots Estate (Organic, Soy Free, pastured chickens) on Farmers’ Sale Table only
Bakery
Bakery on Brooks
My Daily Bread
Grass Fed Meats
Carrell Farms
Heritage Farm
Microgreens
Cedar Seeder
Honey
Dances With Bees
Natural Products
Carrell Farms
Dances With Bees
So-Koi
Handmade Items
Carrell Farms
Dances With Bees
Peacefield Farm
So-Koi
Flours/Grains/Salt
My Daily Bread
So-Koi
Just a heads-up…this week at Market Kefir, Elderberry Syrup and Organic Quinoa will be available on the Farmers’ Sale Table. There is a limited amount of Kefir, so if you know you would like some, please send me an email.
Marie of Bakery on Brooks has created a Gluten-Free Pancake Mix especially for our Market! This will be available on the Farmers’ Sale Table this week with the recipe on the package! Be sure and check it out!
Azure Standard
Azure Standard Pickup Date: Friday, January 16th at 6:30pm
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
Please Note: There is a second ordering deadline this month for delivery on February 2nd. Get your orders in by January 27th. Going forward our regular delivery day will be the Monday after the ordering deadline at 11:15 am. Look for more details next week!
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
Thanks for your support! See you Thursday!
~Maryanne