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This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
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Stones River Market: Time to Order Local Food - Happy Mother's Day!
Stones River Market
How to contact us:
Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
On Wednesdays: Here’s a map.
Market News
Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers out there. We appreciate everything you do especially feeding your family locally grown and made products.
Botanical Harmony is taking a break this week.
Cedar Thicket Farm is back on the market with fresh dill, oregano, cilantro and fresh or dried chamomile for tea. Three types of peonies: pink, white and the famous Sarah Barnhart.
Rainbow Hill Farm has added some kale and garden plants to the Market this week.
Strawberries are available in abundance this week from both Rainbow Hill Farm and Rocky Glade Farm. Rocky Glade Farm has also added carrots and kale to the Market.
There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.
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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!
I am taking a break from recipes. Look for them to return soon.
I thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!
John
See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/
Tullahoma Locally Grown: Check out our new vendor and long list of products
Abundance!
Harvest!
Veggies Galore!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Welcome our newest grower, Heritage Hogs from Christiana, they’ve listed live heritage breed pigs on the market, and plan to sell kielbasa and lard in the future.
KIC Produce has a plethora of spring veggies on the market, new products include Spring Onions, Broccoli, Beets, Blue Curled Scotch Kale, and Peas.
We have quite a few fresh cut herbs on the market, cilantro, spearmint, oregano, parsley, and basil.
DeepSet Farm has listed radishes, arugula, head lettuce, and some mid-sized red russian kale.
Our meat growers have updated their products with many more cuts of pork, beef, and chicken.
Solace farm has listed plenty of duck eggs on the market – here’s your chance to give them a try!
Petalland has listed 5 different Irises on the market, under ‘Live Plants’ and ‘Bulbs and Tubers’ category.
Get started here: Tullahoma Locally Grown Market
CLG: Opening Bell: Plant Sale & Harvest Specials!!!
Good afternoon,
Over 3 inches of rain so far with more in the forecast! Actually the rain was needed by many Growers. Did you know that not all Grower’s need rain at the same time? Of course it depends on the type of crops grown, and the stage of growth, but it also depends on the lay of their land. Most traditional fields are flat which can lead to standing water if too much falls to quickly, or over the course of a couple of days. But here at Cedar Rock Ridge, our garden is at the crest of a high ridge. We have never had standing water here so any rain in welcome.
Several customers have asked about one of our long-time favorite Growers, Arkansas Natural Produce. I spoke with Jay and Deanna and they apologized for the hiccup in delivery. They are working hard to deliver to many markets in the area and transporting their wonderful produce to so many stops takes an awful lot of time on Fridays. The solution we came up with is that they will deliver to their 2 most distant markets every other week. This week they will deliver to Hot Springs, and next week they will deliver to Conway. They will try that cycle for a while and see how it works.
Special sale at ABC Greenhouse & Herb Farm: Check out all the clearance prices on tomato plants, herb plants, and other items. Great prices to get some nice variety in your garden.
Barnhill Orchards has several Harvest Specials offering reduced prices.
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
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.
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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown: Time to Order Local Farm Products!
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.
Good morning,everyone!
And a Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers! This morning opens another week of shopping at Manchester Locally Grown online farmers’ market. The market will be open for ordering until Tuesday at 10 pm, and pickup will be on Thursday from 3:00 till 4:30. This year-round online farmers’ market offers eggs, herbal products, local honey, vegetables & greens, live plants, and pork products, all produced on local farms. We appreciate your support of your friends and neighbors who have grown and produced these items.
NEWS AND NOTES
DOGWOOD VALLEY GREENHOUSE has listed planters, baskets, ferns, and a great variety of flowering perennial plants. We have a lots of types of herbs and a few bell pepper plants for your edible garden as well.
A SAMPLING OF ITEMS AVAILABLE THIS WEEK FROM OUR LOCAL FARMERS:
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(L to R) Bagged Broccoli Florets from Frontier Family Farm, Lotion Tin (in several varieties) from Solace Farm, Painted Fern and Pincushion Flower Plants from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse, and Pork Spare Ribs from Weaver Farms.
Ordering will be open until Tuesday at 10 p.m., and your order will be available for pickup on Thursday between 3:00 and 4:30 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 then. 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, all of our growers, local food, and our right to eat it. Please encourage our local farmers by helping to spread the word about our wonderful market to everyone you know. Nothing makes a farmer more excited than seeing new customers on the market!
Blessings,
Linda
ALFN Local Food Club: The Market Is Open
As the weather recharges our aquifers, consider the pleasure of ordering watered food from a dry couch. The market is open, and you don’t even need to put on your mud boots to shop.
Yesterday, the market tables were overflowing with beautiful produce. Lately, the Brassicas are strong contenders for our cravings. These sulfur-rich foods such as Broccoli, Bok Choy, and Kale accentuate our tables with bright and dark greens splashed with marooned reds and milked whites. But color isn’t the only delightful aspect of our local produce. These Brassicas not only fit within our cultivated cravings, but they also bolster our microbiomes. According to recent studies, the host of bacteria and archaea in our guts (which help digest and extract needed nutrients) are thankful for the sulfur-infused foods such as Broccoli. As the ecosystem in our gut breaks down food through fermentation, everything from nutrients to immune-boosting molecules to gas is released. (Warning: If you struggle with instilling table etiquette in your children, make sure they aren’t reading over your shoulder.) According to research, as our inner microbiomes convert healthy foods such as Brassicas into energy, they produce… ehm …sulphoraphane, a gas strongly associated with a reduced risk of cancer. I know I’m taking considerable risks here since this is only my second week in writing the weblogs, but look, science is science. Healthy foods induce healthy effects—despite our cultural misgivings. Further, don’t blame me; blame NPR who publishes this kind of stuff.
In the meantime, eat Brassicas with courage and confidence. Here’s to good eating and forgiving friends and family.
Sincerely,
Kyle Holton
Program & Market Manager
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!
Siloam Springs, AR: Online Market is Open!
www.siloamsprings.locallygrown.net
May is National Strawberry Month, National Egg Month, and National Asparagus Month. We are so pleased that we have farmers who sell all of these products! Here are some recipes for both of these products:
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans
Serves: serves 4 to 6
Ingredients:
2 tbsp butter
1 cup pecan halves
2 tbsp brown sugar
6 oz baby spinach leaves
1½ cups sliced strawberries, stems removed
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese (or feta cheese if desired)
balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions:
p. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Toss in the pecans and brown sugar, stirring to coat. Cook over medium heat until the sugar begins to caramelize (about 3 minutes). Spread out pecans on a wax paper lined baking sheet to cool.
In your salad bowl layer the spinach leaves, strawberries, goat cheese and pecans. Don’t pour dressing on salad until ready to serve. Enjoy!
(http://www.iwashyoudry.com/2014/05/05/strawberry-spinach-salad-candied-pecans/)
You can purchase spinach at market from Xiong Farm, Vang’s Fresh Market, and Rainbow’s Produce.
You can purchase strawberries at market from Rainbow’s Produce and Xiong Farm.
You can purchase Feta or Chevre from White River Creamery via the online market and pick it up at the Saturday market.
SCOTCH EGGS
6 hard cooked eggs cooled and peeled
1 lb pork breakfast sausage
2 cups breadcrumbs (more if needed)
1/2 cup flour or cornstarch
3 eggs beaten
Heat oil in deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place eggs in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs sit in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool and peel, and dry.
Flatten the sausage and make a patty to surround each egg. Very lightly flour the egg. Flatten a sausage patty and wrap an egg, sealing it around the egg. Coat with beaten egg. Roll in bread crumbs, slightly pressing crumbs onto sausage to cover evenly.
Deep fry until golden brown, or pan fry while making sure each side is well cooked.
Eat out of hand or serve with a mustard sauce.
(You may either cook the eggs until hard cooked or slightly runny yolks. Totally up to you!)
**Courtesy of Deborah Rowden
You can purchase eggs from:
Opossum Hollow Produce: Online or at Tuesday/Saturday markets.
R Family Farm – Online or Saturday market day.
J.D. Hudson Farm – Tuesday market day
Roasted Garlic Asparagus
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped parsley
2 pounds thin asparagus, ends trimmed
Fleur de sel or coarse sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Line a large jelly-roll pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a small pot, heat the oil, garlic, onion powder, and parsley on medium-low heat. Cook for 3 minutes, until the garlic mixture is fragrant but not browned.
Spread the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared pan. Lightly sprinkle with coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Drizzle on the garlic-oil mixture.
Roast for 8-10 minutes, until the asparagus are bright green; do not overcook.
Transfer to a platter and serve hot.
(http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-garlic-asparagus-364212)
You can purchase asparagus at market from Xiong Farms.
You can purchase garlic at market from Xiong farms and Vang’s Fresh Market.
Carolina Foothills, SC: MARKET OPEN
Hello all,
Just a quick message to let you all know that the fish are back!!!!
Buy now while supplies last breeding season is fast approaching and we will have to remove them again.
Susan
carolinafoothills.locallygrown.net/market
South Cumberland Farmer's Market: Time to Order Local Food!
It’s time to order from the South Cumberland Farmers’ Market
click here to go directly to the marketpage
To Contact Us
South Cumberland Farmers’ Market
cumberlandfm@gmail.com
931-592-3399 (no voice mail)
Recipes
Market News
IN TOWN ORGANICS AND SUMMER FIELDS is back on the market this week.-————————————————————————————————————————————————————
DON’T FORGET THAT FOUNTAIN SPRINGS FARM has the Turkey Deposits on the market for people to order for Thanksgiving. Order soon so you won’t be left out!-————————————————————————————————————————————————————
EBT CAPABILITY IS BACK!
We are pleased to announce that the CFM is once again able to process EBT cards.-————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
REQUESTING DELIVERY
If you would like your market order delivered, please contact Rachel Lynch. E-mail: radelo50@yahoo.com or phone 931-598-0774.
Payment of all CFM orders MUST be made in advance of Tuesday’s delivery. Checks must be mailed in time to be posted to customer accounts before closing of market ordering on Monday. Mail checks made out to CFM to Kir Strobel, 744 Timberwood Trace, Monteagle, TN 37356.-———————————————————————————————————————————————————
PLACING AN ORDER
Before you order, be sure you see the little shopping cart. If you do not, log out and log in again. If this fails, turn off your computer completely and start again. This includes ordering from smart phones.
If you want to leave a comment for a grower, be sure to put it in the “Leave comment for grower” area in RED beneath the item you’re ordering. Placing comments in the market manager section will not be seen by the growers.-————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Don’t forget…
If you do not receive an order confirmation within 5 minutes, your order has NOT been placed in the system. E-MAIL OR CALL US to get the problem solved so you will not be disappointed on market day.
Please remember the market closes at 10 a.m. on Monday; therefore, your order must be completed and placed, and you should be signed out of the software.-————————————————————————————————————————————————————
If you have any questions, please call (931.592.3399, no voice mail) or e-mail (cumberlandfm@gmail.com) us.
Kir Strobel & Linda Boynton
Market Co-Managers
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There is plenty more available so take your time and check out the whole list.
Coming Events
Keep up to date with the CFM by visiting our organization’s blog. or our Facebook Page .
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!
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Dothan, Alabama: THANK YOU & HAPPY. MOTHER'S DAY...
Market At Dothan_Eating Locally, Year Round
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Market At Dothan Locally Grown
How to contact us:’
Our Website: marketatdothan.locallygrown.net
Our Email:2farmersdaughters@gmail.com
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarketAtDothan
Market News
THANK YOU…
Thanks to ALL who came out for Dothan Nurseries Mother’s Day Open House & Farmers Market! We are overwhelmed by your continued support of all thing locally grown: farms, families, friends & food! THANK YOU!!!
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY…
Wishing all “Mothers” a happy day!
SANDY VALLEY FARM…
Produce restocked…Cucumbers: Slicers & Pickling; Yellow Squash, Swiss Chard, New Potatoes & Sweet Onions.
HORTON FARMS…
Kale Chip Kits in 2 flavors, garlic and cajun available.
BLUEBERRIES…
Two Way Farms, Headland, AL…early Highbush variety, superior fruit quality! $6/8 oz.
SANDSPUR FARMS…
SPRING SPECIAL
Whole Hog Pork from Sandspur Farms
Available: 2
NEW PRICE & INFO EFFECTIVE 3-23-15
$4/pound hanging weight. That means you’ll be paying $4/lb on pork chops and bacon! Way below grocery store prices. Average hanging weight for whole is ~ 200 lbs /- Price is $4/lb hanging weight. Total Price = $800.00/- Pay $100.00 up front & Balance of due at time of pick up …usually 2 weeks(maybe 3 depending on processor) from date delivered to processor. Average meat is 70% of hanging weight. Standard cuts will include: pork chops(4 to a pack), boneless loin, bacon, roast, pan sausage, smoked (or fresh) hams, pork steaks, neck bones, and ribs. No additional processing fee for standard processing. Additional fee of $0.65/lb (what the processor charges) if you want the meat vacuum sealed or smoked link sausage in place of pan sausage.
CASABLANCA RANCH…Thank you Mr. Paul & Sherry for joining us and sharing stories and pictures of Casablanca Ranch and their cows. LOCAL GRASS FED, GRASS FINISHED BEEF…PRODUCTS updated: 1 Half Beef Available for March – there is NO Additional Processing Fee…you pay Hanging Weight $4.60 per pound and pick up from Market At Dothan…NO driving to processor wasting your time or gas! STEAKS – Rib Eyes, Filet Mignon, NY Strip, T Bone; Ground Beef Bundles – bulk pricing.
“Locally raised in Abbeville, AL. Grass Fed and Grass Finished. Our cattle are never given hormones, any type of steroids or growth enhancing medications. We do NOT feed them corn, chicken litter or cotton gin waste. Their diet is grass and hay. We give them minerals and salt as needed. We vaccinate them for diseases and parasites under the oversight of a veterinarian. Our meat is inspected and approved during processing by a USDA inspector and carries the USDA seal of certification.”
*GROUND BEEF, 93% LEAN
*GROUND BEEF PATTIES
*SIRLOIN TIP ROAST
*CHUCK ROAST
*BRISKET
*STEAKS: Filet, Rib Eye, NY Strip, T-Bone
*STEW MEAT
**SOUP BONES, MARROW BONES, OXTAIL
SPRING HILL FARMS…
NUT BUTTER now available…PEANUT BUTTER is BACK! Great with their Honey Wheat Bread and a market jam, jelly or honey…healthy & delicious!
#SHOPLOCAL…
PLEASE SUPPORT these LOCAL businesses! “It’s not hard to support your local economy. Just shift your spending to local independents. Every bit counts.” #ShopLocal. Order Online @
www.MarketAtDothan.locallygrown.net
DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS…
Now accepting Debit & Credit cards @ Market at Dothan when you PICK UP your order. Using SQUARE, is a FLEXIBLE payment option that allows you to get receipts via email or text message. EASY & CONVENIENT way to pay!
EASY & CONVENIENT Online Ordering @
www.MarketAtDothan.locallygrown.net
Farm to Table Recipes
BLUEBERRY GORGANZOLA SALAD
1 (5-oz.) mixed salad greens
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1 cup roasted, salted almonds*
3/4 cup sliced fresh chives (about 1-inch pieces)
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
3/4 cup bottled raspberry-walnut vinaigrette
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh tarragon leaves
Preparation
Prep: 15 Minutes
Toss together all ingredients in a large serving bowl.
*Glazed Pecans may be substituted.