Fresh Harvest, LLC:  Fresh Harvest for January 25th

Market News

Hello!

We want to take a moment to send out a warm welcome to our new customers for 2015! We have quite a few new names and faces these days, and we really appreciate your support! When you buy from us, you are truly supporting small local farmers, producers, and their families, as well as other small local businesses in Nashville.

We do honor your feedback, as it helps us to be better at what we do. We also guarantee all of the products sold through Fresh Harvest, so please let us know if something does not meet your expectations. We will gladly refund your money or replace the product.

We have a nice selection of veggies for you this week. We do know that quantity is lower this time of year, so you may find an item you want “Sold Out”. Please let us know in the comments section of your order if you want an item that is sold out, and we will try to get it for you and add it to your bag!

Please support our other vendors that work so hard to provide you with top quality products! We have goat milk soap and lip balm from Little Seed Farm, baked goods from Dozen Bakery, a wonderful selection of cheeses from The Bloomy Rind Cheese shop, and of course our wonderful meat vendors, Wedge Oak farm and Bear Creek.
We also still carry Twin Forks Farm granola, although they are no longer baking bread.

Thanks so much for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!

John and Tallahassee

Coming Events

Berea Gardens:  This week's market

Hi Friends,

Our availability list is pretty puny this week and we have more cold weather in store. I have thousands of seedlings started, but we need some sunshine and a little moderation in the temperatures to get them growing! The one thing we still have in great abundance is our butternut squash. Try roasting some up for a reminder of sunshine.

Blessings,
Bob

CLG:  No CLG market this week...

Just a reminder that we won’t be having a market this week due to a scheduling conflict at the parish hall. We will be back next week! Hope to see you then!

Steve

Russellville Community Market:  RCM Opening Bell

Welcome to another RCM Market Week!

Be sure to check out the newly listed items this week! Lots of great, local products to be had!

Happy shopping! Eat Local!

Check out the “Featured Items” section as well as the “What’s New” section at the top of the market page for all the latest products available.

Be sure to “Like” our Facebook page for updates and food-related events in your community!

To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. Remember, you have until 10:00pm Tuesday evening to place your orders.

Happy Shopping! See you on Thursday!

Russellville Community Market

FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.

Champaign, OH:  Cold Rain and Snow

Well I’m goin’ where those chilly winds don’t blow…
(Grateful Dead – Cold Rain & Snow)

Jerry had the right vibe…out in the cold rain and snow…

If you look out your windows, that is exactly what you will see. It’s January in Ohio, we should be expecting it, should be ready for it, should just accept it. But, this girl, your market manager, just always feels a bit of a sinking mood when I see the sight, feel the chill, and know that it is here.

I know we need the seasons, but in my heart, I keep sunshine, in my eyes, I see only blue skies, and in my head, I only have warm daydreams…

This truly is going to be one of those days for curling up with coffee or tea, reading a book, listening to music, or watching a really great movie. It’s also one of those days that allows you to get your thoughts on the week, lets you get organized, and makes you want to get your weekly grocery list ready.

What better way to fill that list than with our little market of love?? You can order from the comfort of, well, anywhere…you can order with ease, you know that you will not be out fighting the cold, the snow, or the people, you can take your time, learn about us, learn about our products, and take pride in the fact that when you shop from us, you are shopping from all that is local, all that is the heart and soul of your community.

Grab a warm drink, get cozy, put on some tunes, and let the shopping begin…

Don’t forget…next weekend is Super Bowl…we have a ton of products, spices, meats, recipes…all for your game day fun!!!

Stay in, today, do something good for you and for your local community…give us a go…it’s the best shopping experience, around…

Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam
AKA as The Girl seeking the sun:)

Madison GA:  The Market is Open........Auto1....

I will be out of town again this week so all growers and customers can drop off and pick up at Auto1,just see Lori.Thanks,Kevin.

Gwinnett Locally Grown:  Sunday Market Reminder! Green Pastures Bulk Buy!

The Market is open Thursday at 9 – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.

MARKET NEWS

BULK BUY FOR GREEN PASTURES!

We are going to place an order for Fermented Cod Liver Oil for those interested in taking advantage of the many health benefits of FCLO and the savings! It is real pricey if you order individually, so email me if you are interested!

Thanks for a great Market last week!

*Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living. *

I hope that this year will be the best year in health for you and your family!

Browse through to see all the great Growers we have and maybe you will find something new!

We have Wilderness Family Naturals Coconut Sugar, Flour and Organic Popcorn in the Market for sale! When you come to pick up your order, check them out! They are also now online!

If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your imput!

Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.

CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!

Thanks for all your support!

Shop often and eat well!

Cheryl Gelatt
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com

Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm

Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.

ALFN Local Food Club:  The Market is Open and Congrats to the Root!

Howdy Food Club,

The market is open and ready for your orders of delicious local food! One of my favorite parts about volunteering at Food Club is getting to see all of the incredible products you order first-hand. Just yesterday I was especially inspired by (and jealous of) those of you that ordered…

• Banana nut bread from Bluebird Hill Berry Farm. Sure, I could try to bake my own at home, but this one tastes so good, what’s the point? I hear it’s the pineapple that really takes this bread to a level of ultra-dense deliciousness.

• I’d take a good pork chop over just about anything, any time, any where…you get the picture. Get ‘em smoked or not from Falling Sky or Crescent Creek farms’ happy hogs. I’ll be trying mine with this skillet-to-oven technique.

• I’ll be honest, besides the occasional smoothie, I wouldn’t know what to do with the bounty of frozen fruit we’ve got on the market. Luckily, my partner Marisa substituted local pecans and honey into this blueberry and raspberry baked oatmeal recipe and let me tell you, I’ve never been so excited to eat oatmeal!

• After weeks of jealousy from handing it to others, I finally ordered my own Geek Eats cilantro almond pesto, and I’ve already put it on just about everything I’ve eaten since yesterday. It is definitely one of the most delicious things on the planet, and I’ve certainly had my share of delicious things.

• I love pickled things. Period. There’s just something about that vinegary-sweetness that makes it hard for me to put a jar down. Thankfully The Root Cafe preserves our local produce in the most delicious way possible with their green tomato, honey pilsner, and jalapeno pickles.

Speaking of The Root, check out why they’re having the best year ever. They recently received a $150,000 grant from JPMorgan Chase Bank, which they’ll use to expand operations and start offering dinner later this year! The Root is truly fulfilling their mission of building community through local food, so when they win, we all win. Congrats to all of us, but especially to the Root for all the well-deserved awards!

Locally yours,

- Alex Handfinger
Director of Operations

Do you have questions or comments about this, or any, weblog? Thoughts on local food, goods, or events? Reply to this email and let us know what’s on your mind. Your feedback is always greatly appreciated!

Stones River Market:  Time to Order Local Food

Market News

The Market is back open this morning. The Super Bowl is next Sunday so be sure to stock up on items to accompany your parties. Desserts and cakes from Flying S Farms, Healthy Harvest Breads, Ms. Rosies and Ridiculous Chocolate are available. You will also find a party pack of empanadas from Casa Segovia-Paz.

We welcome back The Blue Porch, returning with their cold salads, cheese spreads and hot sauces.

Botanical Harmony introduces natural deodorant to the Market. She has for difference sctents – Unscented, Citrus, Orange Patchouli and Lavender.

Chef Jenny is back this week and will be on the Market every other week. A note from Jenny:

Are your “not-so-fresh” winter foods getting boring? Add nutrients and transform bland into grand with Seeds of Success Seasonings. Add freshness to your chicken, fish, potatoes, winter greens and all veggies with the NEW Dill-icious Seasoning. It’s easy, no cooking required, just sprinkle on your food!

Linda with Dogwood Valley Greenhouse sends this message:

Dogwood Valley Greenhouse has added several nice houseplants to the listings. Available now are needlepoint ivy, cape primrose, wandering jew, and two colors of spider plant, all in 10" hanging baskets. We also have several very nice succulent planters and herb collection baskets for your table or windowsill. Panda plants and aloe vera plants would also be good additions to your winter indoor garden. All these need to stay inside until our frost-free date near the end of April, then will be happy to spend the summer on porch or patio.

We are also making decisions about spring offerings of flowering hanging baskets, vegetable plants in gallon pots, and 6 packs of bedding plants. If there is something special you would be interested in, please let us know by e-mail to tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com.

There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. We’ll see you on Wednesday at Southern Stained Glass at 310 West Main Street from 5:00 to 6: 30 pm!

Recipes

Please, share your recipes with us on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Stones River Market products, so we can try it too!

The recipe this week came to me in one of the emails I get about food and uses products you can find on the Market It comes to us from Little Leopard Book. I plan on trying it this week.

Slow Cooked Beef Ragu

Ingredients

• 1 large onion (sliced)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 2 lb beef chuck roast
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups beef broth
• ¼ cup red wine
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 12 ounces pappardelle pasta or polenta
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

1. Add the onion and garlic cloves to the bottom of a slow cooker set to high.
2. Sprinkle the fresh rosemary over the top.
3. Season the beef with the salt and pepper, then add to the slow cooker.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the beef broth, red wine and tomato paste.
5. Pour the mixture over the beef.
6. Add the can of diced tomatoes to the crock pot.
7. Cook on high for 6­8 hours.
8. Reach a fork into the crock pot and the beef pulls right apart.
9. Serve it on top of creamy polenta or tossed with papparadelle pasta.
10. Use a ladle to pour the sauce from the crock pot over the beef and polenta or pasta.
11. Top with fresh grated parmesan cheese.

United States Virgin Islands:  VI Locally Grown Market: Week of January 19, 2015

Good afternoon!

The VI Locally Grown market is now open for orders. Since so many of you have been requesting more eggs, we will have more eggs from now but there is clearly a huge demand so come early! Thanks for supporting your local farmers and craft makers.

The new location for the market is a beautiful experience within itself. If you haven’t had a chance to see the Lawaetz Museum property at Little La Grange on Mahogany road, the market is a great opportunity to support your local farmers and enjoy the a local heritage site for St. Croix.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.

-Castiel and your VI Locally Grown producers