Market at Dothan

How to contact us:
Our Website: marketatdothan.locallygrown.net

Our Email: roshorton@hotmail.com

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarketatDothan

Market News

WINTER 2016 ORDERING SCHEDULE Order January 23-26 for Pickup on January 29 Order January 30 – February 2 for Pickup on February 5 STOCK UP! Market CLOSED February 6 – 9 Reopens February 13

The “going green” project with reusable bags is going GREAT! THANK YOU again to everyone who brought their own reusable bags. If you leave a bag with us on Friday, you’ll find your next order in it! Courtesy Market Bags are available for a $1 deposit, refundable on return

*VENDOR SPOTLIGHT* CHARTER SPICE & OIL Charter Spice and Oil company began with offering the Wiregrass infused Oils and Vinegars in many rich and exotic flavors. (It is the BEST on Market salad greens.) As the business has transitioned to its permanent location in Taj Restaurant, they have also been able to offer high quality seasonings and many healthy food products. Flavored Oils and Vinegars remain the main thrust of the business. Olives are the oldest cultivated fruit in the world. Olive oil has been used for thousands of years for everything from skin care to an antibiotic. There are many health benefits using Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Studies show it lowers blood cholesterol,  has omega 3’s, lowers blood pressure, contains anti-oxidants, vitamin E, mono and polyunsaturated fats, and more. The olive oil Charter carries is sent to an independent lab as soon as it enters the country. This ensures that the it is extra virgin olive oil and only that. Balsamic Vinegar has documentation going back to the year of 1046. It was used as gifts to kings and emperors. The grape juice used is unfermented, called “must”, therefore balsamic vinegar in not a wine vinegar. Studies have shown balsamic vinegar can reduce atherosclerosis, and hardening of the arteries, and can normalize blood pressure levels. It keeps you feeling full longer and has anti-oxidants. Some local customers use it to keep blood sugar levels down, something that seems to be common knowledge among health care professionals.

HORTON’S FARM Local Wildflower Honey /Cinnamon Creamed Honey Fire Ant First Aid & Beemu Propolis Products for Health & Skin Care Simply Beecause Bath & Body Products Buckwheat Pancake and Sourdough Bread Mixes / Wildcrafted Mullein, Chickweed & Stinging Nettle Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter & Beeswax for diy / 100% Natural Beeswax Candles

KATHY’S CHURPERS Farm Fresh EGGS!!!!!!!!!

SANDSPUR FARMS Longhorn Ground Beef, Liver, Ribs, NY Strip, Ribeyes, Tbone & Soup Bones Pork Chops / Pork Sausage / Many Cuts of Pastured Pork Applesauce made from Organic Apples Home Cooked Breads Fresh Produce: Carrots, Cabbage, Collards, Kale Free Range Eggs Jams & Jellies

SMITH FARMS Ground Dexter Beef LAMB: Many cuts & Ground

SPRING HILL FARMS Fresh Nut Butters / Cereal & Granola Mixes Fresh Homemade Breads Seasoning and Dressing Mixes / Soup Mixes Honey

SWEET CAKES Cinnamon Rolls, Eclairs, Croissants, Danishes Homemade Pasta & Gnocci Dinner Rolls, French Bread, Rosemary Bread Brioche, Cakes & Cookies

AUGHTMON All Natural Soy Candles – perfect for cozy winter nights! Fragrant Goats Milk Soap Professional Massage Oils Shave Soap and Beard & Hair Oil for Men

If you are not receiving confirmation emails for your market orders or other correspondence, please check the spam or junk folders for your email server. The Market is looking into the issue and hopeful for a speedy resolution. In the meantime if there are questions or concerns feel free to email roshorton@hotmail.com

For our customer’s convenience Market at Dothan accepts cash, checks, Debit and Credit Cards. Checks should be made out to Roslyn Horton.

Farm to Table Recipes

MARKET CHILI

1 1/2 cup dried kidney beans (Charter) 1/4 lb sliced bacon cut in 1 inch pieces 1 lb ground beef (Smith Farms & Sandspur) 2-3 carrots, chopped (about 1 cup) (Sandspur) 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoon no-salt-added chili powder (Charter) 1/2 tablespoon cumin (Charter) 2 cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Sort through beans and remove and discard any small stones or debris. In a large bowl, cover beans by 3 inches with cold water, cover and set aside at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight. Drain soaked beans and transfer to a large pot. Cover by 2 inches with cold water and bring to a boil; skim off and discard any foam on the surface. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain beans and set aside. In a large pot over medium-high heat, saute bacon, carrots and onion, garlic & pepper. Carrots should be a bit soft and the onions clear. Remove and set aside. Add ground beef to bacon drippings and brown. Add bacon and veggies, beans, seasonings & tomatoes to the pot with the ground beef and cook about 45 minutes for flavors to blend. Add additional water and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve with cornbread or corn chips. Optional to garnish with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and/or cilantro

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

Footnotes

Market At Dothan is a small group of niche growers and producers promoting sustainable agriculture and supporting our local economy. Each grower/producer is dedicated to providing the freshest, highest quality products to their customers. Our growers use natural growing principles without synthetic chemicals. Local products available include: fruits, vegetables, herbs, eggs, beef, chicken, lamb, honey, baked goods, jams, jellies, goat cheese, frozen casseroles, pottery, nuts.
All growers /producers believe in providing locally grown foods and goods seasonally to promote a strong, local community and economy. Our goal is 100% Customer Satisfaction…comments, questions or concerns are welcome!

Manchester Locally Grown Farmers’ Market

How to contact us:

Our Website: manchester.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: Manchester Locally Grown Online Farmers’ Market
By e-mail: tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
By phone: (931) 273-9708
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.

Happy Sunday!

I hope you have had lots of fun in the snow this weekend. The market is open this morning as usual, and you don’t have to come out in the cold on messy roads to order your farm products. We will remain open for your orders till Tuesday evening at 10 pm, so come see what we have to offer this week. Also see the section of this message entitled “Important Ordering and Pickup Information.” First, let’s see what’s new on the market this week.

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NEWS AND NOTES

This week Hope for Health has added Alfalfa Sprouts to the market. Alfalfa Sprouts are tender and appropriate for use in salads, sandwiches and soups.

KIC Produce has added both a spring and a summer CSA. The spring CSA will run for 8 consecutive weeks beginning the week of April 24. The summer CSA will run for 12 consecutive weeks beginning the week of June 19. Both are being discounted on the market till Feb 14.

Q: “What is Customer Supported Agriculture (CSA)?”

A: A CSA program is a great way to connect with your local farmer and insure that you receive choice, freshly harvested produce each week. A typical share will provide you with a wide variety of produce at the peak of harvest.

Delicious Nutritious Bread is still on vacation this week.

Yes, you certainly can eat healthy meals in the winter! This is the place to find wonderful winter vegetables, all locally grown and harvested just for you. Check out the market listings from Frontier Family Farms for additional details.

It’s great to be able to get locally grown vegetables in the winter. But our farmers’ market is not just about vegetables. Please take note of some of the seasonal items available this week: Live Water Kefir Grains and Square Bale Grass Hay from Triple B Farms; Ground Beef from Paccman Ranch; several flavors of grape jelly from Weaver Farms; and strawberry jam from Sand Dragon Farm.

We also have lots of our regular year-round items: perennial, herb, and fern plants, as well as a good selection of houseplants; local milk, eggs, and honey; lots of different pork cuts; several dried herbs and fresh, as well as lots of homemade herbal products too.

Stop by Square Books soon and see our MLG Table, with lots of non-perishable farm products for sale. Pick up some honey, jam or jelly, hand lotion, or a basket of herb plants to enjoy this winter.

(L to R) Alfalfa Sprouts from Hope for Health; Spring Season CSA and Summer Season CSA from KIC Produce; Creamline Milk from Casey Family Farm; Swedish Ivy Hanging Basket from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse.

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Important Ordering and Pickup Information

Ordering will be open until TUESDAY at 10 p.m., and your order will be available for pickup on THURSDAY between 4:00 and 5:30 at Square Books, 113 East Main Street, Manchester. We can also hold your order in the refrigerator till Friday, if it’s more convenient for you to pick it up between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. If you prefer to utilize this free service, please make a note on your order or call my cell at (931) 273-9708.

Thanks so much for your support of Manchester Locally Grown Market, and your friends and neighbors who have grown and produced these items. Please encourage our local farmers by helping to spread the word about our wonderful market to everyone you know. We offer a great variety of local farm products, and our items will be in your hands in time to plan for the weekend. Although the Saturday markets are closed for the season, wonderful local products are available for ordering from the comfort of your own computer.

More new farmers are considering joining our market, if they can expect enough sales to help pay their transportation costs. Please help us grow the market by sharing this e-mail with your friends, calling their attention to the later pickup hours, which may be more convenient for them. And if you haven’t ordered from Manchester Locally Grown for a while, please check out our wide variety of offerings this week. Also please let us know if we can improve our selection or scheduling in any way to better suit your needs.

Blessings,
Linda

Here is the complete list for this week.