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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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Conway, AR: Open Bell, No La Lucha Pick-up, and Community Fund
Good Evening-
The market is open for ordering. This will be the last market of 2011. We will resume the market the second week of January. And there will be no La Lucha pick-up this week. To place an order, visit Conway.locallygrown.net/market Please make sure to hit the checkout button. You will receive a conformation email once you place your order.
Call for applications for the CLG Community Fund
Please spread the word and/or consider applying. We are accepting applications for our third round of CLG Community Fund cash infusions. This time around we will be funding two $1000 projects!
Applications are due by December 31st . Click here to fill out an application CLG members will have January 2nd thru January 14th to vote on proposed projects and we will announce the winners on January 15th.
Who can apply: Projects fit into two categories: (for-profit) market vendors and (non-profit) community efforts. For community projects, we are specifically interested in ones that connect in some way to the work and/or values of our market.
Have a wonderful day, thanks for your continued support, and we always appreciate your feedback.
Cody
CAFE: Just in: Eggs and Pastries
Just in: Eggs and Pastries
Holiday riches 12/18/11
For me, one of the biggest challenges of eating in season is adjusting my egg consumption to the annual slowdown in egg production that occurs with the approach and aftermath of winter solstice, especially during the holidays when our menus and appetites contain more fat.
I confess to an affluent egg footprint. Because our growers are out of eggs I am outsourcing to Limestone Farms in Greer to supplement secure my own supply of fresh, local earth-sustained eggs. I offer to pick up eggs for you as well for the premium price of $4.25/dozen (our cost w/o travel). They are listed under eggs with CAFÉ as grower. Limestone is currently a local egg provider for the Greenville Whole Foods store. http://www.localharvest.org/limestone-farms-M39040
And speaking of holiday riches, I was delighted to discover the arrival of Sylvan Falls Mill products (e.g. biscotti, croissants, scones) made with water-powered stone-milling of whole grains. Quantities are limited. Last market of the year! Sylvan Falls Mill is a historic restored Mill/ B&B in Rabun Gap, GA, operated by Mike and Linda Johnson. Consider the gift of R&R at this time of year (or shortly afterward).
http://www.sylvanfallsmill.com/
Remember to stock up for year’s end. There will be no market next week. Be sure you have enough eggs, milk (we find it keeps well for 2+weeks), meat, turnips, and greens to get you through NY Eve.
You should also order something just to get yourself and all our growers to our holiday party at the Clemson drop. More on the party later…
Eat well! Lance
lance@clemsonareafoodexchange.com
elian@clemsonareafoodexchange.com
renee@clemsonareafoodexchange.com
http://cafe.locallygrown.net/welcome
http://www.facebook.com/ClemsonAreaFoodExchange
Fresh Harvest, LLC: Fresh Harvest for December 18th
To Contact Us
Fresh Harvest, LLC
Link to Fresh Harvest
Email us!
Tallahassee May
tally@wildblue.net
JohnDrury
john.drury@att.net
Recipes
Goat Cheese, Potato and Kale Frittata
This is a great Christmas Day brunch idea!
Serves 3-4
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon rosemary
2 1/2 cups kale, washed and chopped
2 teaspoons salt (plus a pinch), divided
1 1/2 cups potatoes, washed and thinly sliced
8 eggs, cracked and beaten
3-4 tablespoons chevre goat cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Set a shelf on the middle of rack the oven and preheat to 400 degrees. In a large oven proof or cast iron skillet over medium heat, warm the oil and saute the onions until translucent. Add in the garlic, rosemary, and a teaspoon of salt and cook for another 2 minutes. Toss in the chopped kale and cook until bright green, about 4 minutes. Once the greens are done cooking, take the skillet off the heat.
In the meantime, place the sliced potatoes in a saucepan with a pinch of salt and enough water to cover. Cook over medium heat, covered, until the potatoes are tender but not falling apart. Drain, let cool for 4-5 minutes, and combine with the kale and onion mixture.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and the remaining salt. Add the eggs to the skillet and stir to combine. Lastly, break up the goat cheese into teaspoon-sized bites and sprinkle it over the egg mixture.
Place the frittata into the oven and bake until firm and a bit puffy, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve
Market News
Hello!
This is a big, crazy week for everyone, and we appreciate you taking the time to do your shopping with us! We have wonderful veggies, meats, breads and eggs for your holiday meals. The food will be even more special as it is locally grown right here, right now!
Our gift certificates are a great present to give this year. We offer them in $25 and $50 increments. Our gift certificates enable any of your friends, family members, neighbors, teachers, or co-workers to try out any of the locally produced goods we offer through Fresh Harvest.
Also, we recommend Tru-Bee Honey and Earthwind Botanical goodies as stocking stuffers!
This week, please remember to bring your reusable bags when you pick up your order. We are getting low! We continue to have a lot of people ordering every week, and really would rather pack in cloth bags than paper!
We will be up under the porch of Trinity Church where there is light and we are out of the wind a bit. We are very grateful to the church community’s generous support in letting us set up here for the winter season!
We truly appreciate your support, and look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
John and Tallahassee
Coming Events
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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Statesboro Market2Go: The Market is OPEN!
The market is open! Don’t forget to check out our baked goods and pre-packaged items to make great gift baskets for the Holiday weekend!
~Vikki
Russellville Community Market: Opening Bell
We are proud to announce that starting this week, Ratchford Farms will be listing their products on the market. Be sure to check out their selection!
The countdown is one week until Christmas! Happy ordering everyone!
And a quick reminder: the market will be closed the week in between Christmas and New Years (Dec. 29th).
Happy Holidays!
You can now follow RCM on Facebook! Check out our new page for great info on local foods issues and upcoming events. RCM Facebook.
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.
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!
www.russellville.locallygrown.net.
Jbo Farmers Market: Follow-up info on holiday schedule
Hello customers!
A quick PS to let you know that we will continue weekly ordering through the holidays and beyond, so pickups will continue at 5:30pm on Wednesdays Dec 21, 28, Jan 4, Jan 11, etc. The only change is that the market will open for ordering Dec 26th for the Dec 28th pick-up.
Note: once the current posting of ground beef sells out, it will not be available again until mid-January.
AND, a plug for a farmers market last-minute gift idea! Remember we offer online market gift certificates…which can be redeemed at the Saturday Market next season, too!
AND…something posted since the last message: Kikuza Winter Squash! So I’m including the product listing again in case you missed it.
Thanks so much for your support of the online market.
Happy Holidays!
Karen
Jbo Farmers Market: Dec. 21 pickup .... online ordering now open!!
The Market is once again open for placing your orders. Look at the wonderful , jams, breads, cheese, beef, Homemade sausage, eggs, candles, honey, and so much more! You local vendors can’t wait to see you on Wednesday between 5:30 and 5:45 PM at the Visitor’s Center.
Get all your last min. Christmas gifts here!! Lots to choose from!
Help spread the word about the on-line market this week by sharing your favorite purchase with a friend.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
See you soon!
Tanya King
ArkAngel Farm
Village Community Market: Abbreviated Market This Friday
December 18th
VCM will have an abbreviated market this Friday, Dec. 23rd for last minute shopping. Participating vendors will be making PRE-ORDERED DELIVERIES from 2:30 to 4:30. So order online or direct from some vendors(e.g. JV Farms) and pick up between those hours on Friday at the Indoor Market for Online orders or Outdoors for orders direct from vendors.
The INDOOR MARKET WILL BE OPEN Friday, Dec.23rd from 12;00 to 4:30
The INDOOR MARKET WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY DEC. 24th.
The INDOOR MARKET will have its regular hours, 10:00- 3:00, Wed. and Thur. Dec.21st and 22nd.
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To order from the Online Market, go to www.village.locallygrown.net sign into your account and then click on the Market Button and scroll down to the Products listed on the left hand sidebar under Categories.
Click the grocery cart icon by your selection which puts it in your grocery cart located above the Products List.
Then proceed to checkout when finished shopping. Remember to complete the checkout process for your order at the bottom of the page. You will know your order has been successfully completed when you receive an order confirmation email shortly after you place your order.
For those who have placed an order, it will be delivered Friday Dec. 23rd to the Village Indoor Market at the Carmona Center. It is now located on the side of the building across from the Outdoor Market site. Pick up your orders between 2:30 and 4:30 on Friday.
Please remember that if you place an order it is your responsibility to pick up and pay for your order or make arrangements to have someone do it for you. The farmers and vendors have already been paid for the items. We will be glad to make adjustments as needed if warranted.
The Village Market, Outdoor, Indoor and Online is operated solely by Village Volunteers and consists of many hours per week dedicated to serving the Vendors and Customers, and, our Farmers and Artisans thank you for your support!
Sandy Garcia
Volunteer Online Market Manager
Swainsboro, GA: MARKET IS OPEN
Swainsboro locally grown is now open. Look below to see what the market has to offer
The Wednesday Market: Last Wednesday Market before Chirstmas 2011
It has been a wonderful December with Wednesdays Market and Saturdays Homemade Christmas Market. This is the last market before Christmas. Thanks to all for keeping it all local.
This week check out the 200 items at market. Great gifts baked, grown & made from local folks.
Give a Wednesday Market Gift Certificate for 2012 and receive a canvas tote.
Order up to 10 p.m. Monday to have items ready to pick-up Wednesday at:
http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net
Extra pork available at market. Just ask what is there.
The Sunshine Girls,
Anna, Sharon, Brenda