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This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
To visit the authoring market’s website, click on the market name located in the entry’s title.
Berea Gardens: Happy, Healthy New Year!
Hi Friends,
We will be open here on New Year’s Eve to fill out your orders, so have a look at our availability and get your orders in by 9 AM Tuesday and we will be happy to help you start 2015 with some great, healthy food.
Blessings,
Bob
Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville : Countdown to Market Close at 8:00pm Tonight!
Pickup at Crossfit Market
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit O-Zone
519 Hurricane Shoals Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Click Here for Map
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map
Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill: Countdown to Market Close at 8:00pm Tonight!
Pickup at Crossfit Market
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit O-Zone
519 Hurricane Shoals Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Click Here for Map
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map
Heirloom Living Market Lilburn: Countdown to Market Close at 8:00pm Tonight!
Pickup at Crossfit Market
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit O-Zone
519 Hurricane Shoals Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Click Here for Map
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map
United States Virgin Islands: VI Locally Grown Market: Week of December 28, 2014
Good afternoon!
The VI Locally Grown market is open for orders. Thanks for supporting your local farmers and craft makers!
Don’t miss out on Ridge to Reef farm’s mouthwatering mango fed local organic pork cuts, available for purchase at the market.
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.
-Jillian and your VI Locally Grown producers
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Reminder: Ordering ends at 5 pm today!
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net
If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. All orders must be placed by 5pm on Sunday.
PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:45 pm.
PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla
If you are planning to pay using Dwolla please make sure your deposit includes the 25 cents fee. For example, if your order total is $22.50 make your deposit for $22.75.
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Nora
CLG: Opening Bell: Broccoli, Coffee, Cabbage...
Good afternoon,
This will be the first market of 2015! Order now for pick up this Friday, January 2nd. Lots of great products available, including some great bulk buys on broccoli. Picked fresh for immediate use, and freezes well for later on. Be sure to share us with your friends on Facebook, especially those who are concerned about where their food comes from.
Available now!: ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION. When you are done shopping, just hit the “proceed to checkout” button in your cart. You will then see the option to “Pay Now” with credit card near the bottom. Just follow the prompts to add your card. Be sure to read the screen until you see “Thank you for your order” on the top. If you need help, please call 339-7958. A 3% online payment convenience fee will be added when your card is charged.
Check out all the Featured Products and use the SEARCH field on the main Market page to quickly find the items you want.
Come early on Friday for the best selection from the EXTRAS table.
The market is now OPEN for orders. Please check your email about 5 minutes after you place your order to make sure you get an order confirmation. Thank you for being a valuable part of CLG!
Have a great week!
Steve
How to contact us:
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Instead…
Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039
Email: Steve – kirp1968@sbcglobal.net
Our Website: www.conway.locallygrown.net
On Twitter: @conwaygrown
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846
Heirloom Living Market Lilburn: 'Bits and Bites ' December 28, 2014
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:
Pickup at Crossfit Market
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY 2:30pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit O-Zone
519 Hurricane Shoals Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Click Here for Map
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map
The Market is open for ordering and if you would like to fore-go reading the Newsletter —
We appreciate the opportunity to serve you through connecting you with our Local Farmers, Producers and Artisans and appreciate your support.
…on to the rest of the news …
If you have your beverage of choice in hand and have a few minutes to catch up with Market news, then read on…
Organic Coffee, Tea and Chocolate
Susan Martinson, a Market Member and All Saints Lutheran Church Member is helping us at the Lilburn Market, setting up the Market display table as well as selling Organic, Free Trade Coffees, Teas, delicious Chocolate Bars and Chocolate Chips. Do try the Midnight Sun if you like a full-bodied, yummy morning coffee! All Saints is using this endeavor as a Fund Raiser, so please take a minute and check out the products. Products will be displayed and showcased at all of the Markets. Sue just got in “Organic Chocolate Chips” and you can check them out on Market Day! The Congregation and Pastor Stover have been wonderful friends to the Market and are very supportive of our efforts! Let’s return the favor!
Farmer Updates
Farmer Ricky Brown of Back River Farm, had a plethora of Yellow Crookneck Squash this past Summer and had the foresight to blanch and freeze in quart packages. They are now available at all Markets. Ricky certainly preserved the Harvest and we can share the bounty!
Bakery on Brooks Marie will return next week with her fabulous Gluten Free, Organic Baked Goods offerings!
Cedar Seeder I love seeing the Micro (Veggie) Wrapscome in every week! They truly are a ‘best seller’! Have you tried them? Good for you and delicious! Another favorite of mine are the Bakery Bars. Some folks (ahem…yours truly included> are becoming seriously addicted! If you haven’t tried them, order one today – great Breakfast or Snack! 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! These greens are ready to be snipped and added to smoothies, salads or your favorite juice!
Tammy and Jeff Sosby of Peacefield Farms offer hydroponically grown Beefsteak Tomatoes. You can still have a taste of summer in your salads! A variety of other winter veggies are growing and will be available soon! I love having tomatoes in the winter. Being able to enjoy Fried Green Tomatoes at this time of the year makes me a very happy camper too! Tammy is also offering some homemade scarves that are beautiful. Check them out when you are perusing the Market!
The Veggie Patch is providing a good selection of wonderful, fresh veggie offerings and have fresh Herbs listed as well! Basil, Chives, Mint, Oregano, 2 kinds of Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme and Medicinal Herbs Chamomile and Lavender. Veggies include: Arugula, Broccoli Crowns, Bok Choi, Red Carrots, 4 types of Eggplant, 3 kinds of Kale, 3 Lettuce varieties, Mizuna, Nappa Cabbage, Okra 13 varieties of Peppers from Sweet to ‘call the fire department’ HOT; Swiss Chard and The Weekly Veggie Box.
Be sure and check out the meat selections available from Heritage Farm. Greg Hutchins has Duck on sale this week in addition to Lamb Chops and Leg of Lamb! BACON is back! I will definitely be getting some of the fabulous Bacon and am going to try the Duck. I will be sharing Greg’s recipe with everyone at Market on Tuesday! I am excited … I have never roasted a Duck and am glad for Greg and Lainya’s expertise!
Bone Broth made from the Soup Bones from Heritage Farm is rich and delicious! Just the ticket to ward off those ‘winter bugs’ and boost your immune system! I enjoy a combination of Beef and Lamb daily and have some simmering in the crockpot as I write this!
David and Shalley Carrell of Carrell Farms will be back with us next week.
Both Golden Farms and Rocky Acres offer fresh eggs from pastured chickens fed organic, soy and GMO free feed.
My Daily Bread Yay! Dabrielle has her Hot Pepper Cheese Log, Greek Pasta Salad and Gluten Free Greek Pasta Salad and Yeast Rolls on Special this week!! Dabrielle has created a wonderful Gluten Free Greek Pasta Salad that is a real taste treat served cold or warm! Her yummy Hot Pepper Peach Cheese Log is rolled in crushed Pecans and a perfect appetizer for your New Years party. From Challah to Sourdough Bread, Chocolate Zucchini Bread to Cookies, Dabrielle’s Organic, Fresh Baked Goods are sure to please.
Jay and Patti of Dances With Bees have Honey offerings as well as some other great products! Patti has created some wonderful all Natural Personal Care Products from Scrubs to Lotions and a great variety of Bath soaks made from Dead Sea Salts and pure essential oils. Any of the Gift Sets would make a wonderful gift. She has several varieties. Or choose one item and add a Beewax Candle! Who wouldn’t appreciate that great combo? Be sure and check out the offerings from Dances With Bees for yourself. …a special stress relieving treat for you after the hectic holiday hustle and bustle perhaps?
Kathy Barnes of So-Koi not only Coordinates the Lilburn Market, she is also the wonderful lady that makes the great lanyards, aprons, pillowcases and tiny purse bags (for carrying your own sweeteners, salts, etc.) Check out her offerings that are all hand made with love! In addition, Kathy is now offering Real Salt, Einkorn Grain and Einkorn Flour. These items are now listed on the Markets!
Remember the Milk! (for your Pets, of course!) Sam Jones of Cedar Rock Dairy has fresh, creamy and delicious raw cow milk from cows that test positive for the A2 gene!
Rusty Repp of Little Tots Estate provides us with raw goat milk from Dwarf Nigerian goats! Did you know they have the highest amount of butterfat of goat breeds? Their milk is wonderful … of course the Black Lab gets some everyday!
… this and that …
I wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2015!
Thank you for your support of the Market. Thank you for taking the time to read this long missive…
Please “Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!
Market will close at 8:00pm Sunday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 8:00pm Sunday for the Lilburn Market! Pick up for all Markets is on Tuesday, December 23rd!
Order now since you are just a click way!
“Like” us on facebook!
BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill: 'Bits and Bites ' December 28, 2014
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:
Pickup at Crossfit Market
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY 2:30pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit O-Zone
519 Hurricane Shoals Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Click Here for Map
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map
The Market is open for ordering and if you would like to fore-go reading the Newsletter —
We appreciate the opportunity to serve you through connecting you with our Local Farmers, Producers and Artisans and appreciate your support.
…on to the rest of the news …
If you have your beverage of choice in hand and have a few minutes to catch up with Market news, then read on…
Organic Coffee, Tea and Chocolate
Susan Martinson, a Market Member and All Saints Lutheran Church Member is helping us at the Lilburn Market, setting up the Market display table as well as selling Organic, Free Trade Coffees, Teas, delicious Chocolate Bars and Chocolate Chips. Do try the Midnight Sun if you like a full-bodied, yummy morning coffee! All Saints is using this endeavor as a Fund Raiser, so please take a minute and check out the products. Products will be displayed and showcased at all of the Markets. Sue just got in “Organic Chocolate Chips” and you can check them out on Market Day! The Congregation and Pastor Stover have been wonderful friends to the Market and are very supportive of our efforts! Let’s return the favor!
Farmer Updates
Farmer Ricky Brown of Back River Farm, had a plethora of Yellow Crookneck Squash this past Summer and had the foresight to blanch and freeze in quart packages. They are now available at all Markets. Ricky certainly preserved the Harvest and we can share the bounty!
Bakery on Brooks Marie will return next week with her fabulous Gluten Free, Organic Baked Goods offerings!
Cedar Seeder I love seeing the Micro (Veggie) Wrapscome in every week! They truly are a ‘best seller’! Have you tried them? Good for you and delicious! Another favorite of mine are the Bakery Bars. Some folks (ahem…yours truly included> are becoming seriously addicted! If you haven’t tried them, order one today – great Breakfast or Snack! 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! These greens are ready to be snipped and added to smoothies, salads or your favorite juice!
Tammy and Jeff Sosby of Peacefield Farms offer hydroponically grown Beefsteak Tomatoes. You can still have a taste of summer in your salads! A variety of other winter veggies are growing and will be available soon! I love having tomatoes in the winter. Being able to enjoy Fried Green Tomatoes at this time of the year makes me a very happy camper too! Tammy is also offering some homemade scarves that are beautiful. Check them out when you are perusing the Market!
The Veggie Patch is providing a good selection of wonderful, fresh veggie offerings and have fresh Herbs listed as well! Basil, Chives, Mint, Oregano, 2 kinds of Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme and Medicinal Herbs Chamomile and Lavender. Veggies include: Arugula, Broccoli Crowns, Bok Choi, Red Carrots, 4 types of Eggplant, 3 kinds of Kale, 3 Lettuce varieties, Mizuna, Nappa Cabbage, Okra 13 varieties of Peppers from Sweet to ‘call the fire department’ HOT; Swiss Chard and The Weekly Veggie Box.
Be sure and check out the meat selections available from Heritage Farm. Greg Hutchins has Duck on sale this week in addition to Lamb Chops and Leg of Lamb! BACON is back! I will definitely be getting some of the fabulous Bacon and am going to try the Duck. I will be sharing Greg’s recipe with everyone at Market on Tuesday! I am excited … I have never roasted a Duck and am glad for Greg and Lainya’s expertise!
Bone Broth made from the Soup Bones from Heritage Farm is rich and delicious! Just the ticket to ward off those ‘winter bugs’ and boost your immune system! I enjoy a combination of Beef and Lamb daily and have some simmering in the crockpot as I write this!
David and Shalley Carrell of Carrell Farms will be back with us next week.
Both Golden Farms and Rocky Acres offer fresh eggs from pastured chickens fed organic, soy and GMO free feed.
My Daily Bread Yay! Dabrielle has her Hot Pepper Cheese Log, Greek Pasta Salad and Gluten Free Greek Pasta Salad and Yeast Rolls on Special this week!! Dabrielle has created a wonderful Gluten Free Greek Pasta Salad that is a real taste treat served cold or warm! Her yummy Hot Pepper Peach Cheese Log is rolled in crushed Pecans and a perfect appetizer for your New Years party. From Challah to Sourdough Bread, Chocolate Zucchini Bread to Cookies, Dabrielle’s Organic, Fresh Baked Goods are sure to please.
Jay and Patti of Dances With Bees have Honey offerings as well as some other great products! Patti has created some wonderful all Natural Personal Care Products from Scrubs to Lotions and a great variety of Bath soaks made from Dead Sea Salts and pure essential oils. Any of the Gift Sets would make a wonderful gift. She has several varieties. Or choose one item and add a Beewax Candle! Who wouldn’t appreciate that great combo? Be sure and check out the offerings from Dances With Bees for yourself. …a special stress relieving treat for you after the hectic holiday hustle and bustle perhaps?
Kathy Barnes of So-Koi not only Coordinates the Lilburn Market, she is also the wonderful lady that makes the great lanyards, aprons, pillowcases and tiny purse bags (for carrying your own sweeteners, salts, etc.) Check out her offerings that are all hand made with love! In addition, Kathy is now offering Real Salt, Einkorn Grain and Einkorn Flour. These items are now listed on the Markets!
Remember the Milk! (for your Pets, of course!) Sam Jones of Cedar Rock Dairy has fresh, creamy and delicious raw cow milk from cows that test positive for the A2 gene!
Rusty Repp of Little Tots Estate provides us with raw goat milk from Dwarf Nigerian goats! Did you know they have the highest amount of butterfat of goat breeds? Their milk is wonderful … of course the Black Lab gets some everyday!
… this and that …
I wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2015!
Thank you for your support of the Market. Thank you for taking the time to read this long missive…
Please “Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!
Market will close at 8:00pm Sunday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 8:00pm Sunday for the Lilburn Market! Pick up for all Markets is on Tuesday, December 23rd!
Order now since you are just a click way!
“Like” us on facebook!