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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

Republican Valley Produce:  RVP orders due Sunday


Just a reminder, RVP orders are due on Sunday night by 5 pm. It is looking like a snowstorm is in the works for Monday night and Tuesday. That won’t stop us from making the deliveries. IF we have to make any changes, we will let you know.

www.rvp.locallygrown.net

Thanks,

Jay

ALFN Local Food Club:  Holiday Schedule


Hello!
We are closed this week, however, for those of you interested in more local products before Christmas, www.lrmidweek.locallygrown.net is open for ordering until Monday at 5:30pm.

Membership covers both sites but you will need to create an account on the midweek site to place orders for Wednesday pick up.

www.littlerock.locallygrown.net rdering will resume on Christmas day for pick up on December 31st.

We wish you a warm and happy holiday and we THANK YOU for your support of ASN and the Local Food Club.

From all of us at ASN,
Katy, Rebecca, Sally, the many farmers and local business folks we work with, and our dedicated Board of Directors

Homegrown Co-op:  Holiday Schedule Starts This Week: Don't forget to add a gift basket or gift membership to your cart!


Contact Us

2310 N Orange Ave, Orlando
(407) 895-5559
info@homegrowncoop.org
www.HomegrownCoop.org

300 Members – 30 Days

We have confirmed 63 of our 300 members. Help us meet our goal by December 31 – JOIN today, Give a GIFT membership, or REFER a friend!

You can win a $200 Homegrown Shopping Spree!

Click here for details

Farm Store

Convenient Surplus Shopping Holiday Hours
Wednesday through Friday
10 am – 7 pm
Saturday/Christmas Eve
10 am – 4 pm
Sunday/Christmas Day
CLOSED

Holiday Schedule

Holiday Online Ordering Schedule:

Monday, December 19th: Online Market Opens at 9am.
Thursday, December 22nd: Online Market Closes at 9am
Friday, December 23rd: Order Pickup from 2-7.

Monday, December 26th: Online Market Opens at 10am
Thursday, December 29th: Online Market Closes at 9am
Friday, December 30th: Order Pickup from 2-7pm.

Holiday Farm Store Hours:

Saturday, December 24th: 10am – 4pm
Sunday, December 25th: Closed

Saturday, December 31st: 10am – 4pm
Sunday, January 1st: Closed

Market News

Future Member Events

-Film Screening: The Future of Food on January 8th @ The Florida School of Holistic Living starting at 6:30 pm. Bring a friend along for the fun!

-Farm Tour in January: More Details to follow!

Holiday Gift Baskets and Certificates now available on our online market!

Give more local gifts like Theresa! Our holiday gift baskets make the perfect gift for your loved ones, coworkers, staff, and clients. In addition to our popular fresh produce baskets, sure to please everyone, we also have Coffee from Breyting Coop in gift sets, plus gift sets from Sunchowders’ Emporia, Orenda Herbal, and more!

Add a gift basket to your online order today"

Featured Item

Linda’s aprons are made of cotton fabric, making it light to wear. They feature two generous pockets that are made of double fabric making them strong and durable. The binding along the edges are double stitched at key points to ensure they will not fray or tear easily.

“I really enjoy making these aprons because I can be creative and colorful! I have aprons for the upcoming fall and holiday season, as well as aprons with a specific theme. All aprons can be made uniquely for you, embellished or customized as you like (for an additional charge). These aprons are for work, but add a hint of fun making any chore more pleasurable! Enjoy!”

Shop at the On-line Farmer’s Market.
www.homegrown.locallygrown.net

Place your order before Thursday at 9am for pick-up or delivery on Friday December 24th.

Your order is FINAL once placed, and you are responsible for pick-up and payment on Friday.

Pickup is from 2-7pm on Friday. Sorry, we cannot accommodate early pickups at this time.

Don’t forget, orders for the following items must be placed by 4:00pm Wednesday
Fresh bread orders from Olde Hearth Bread Company
Prepared foods from Venetian Gourmet

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McMinnville Locally Grown:  One Week Until Christmas


Are you ready?

Double Tree has posted their products and you will find all kinds of pork and beef, as well as, greens (mustard, kale, turnips greens), turnips, green onions and arugula. Check out the recipe that I added for Braised Mixed Greens

J.B. has lettuce again. I’m anxious to try the Chicken Lettuce Wraps

And, don’t forget our regulars. Dogwood Valley Nursery is offering gift certificates for gift giving. Healthy Harvest Breads has all those good organic breads and goodies. Frontier Family Farms has spinach, radishes and lettuce mixes.

So – Merry Christmas and thanks for supporting our local growers!

Shop now: McMinnville Locally Grown Market Section

Stones River Market:  Time to Order Local Food for the Holidays


Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating the Festival of Lights this week.

The holidays are fast approaching and the Market has plenty of of products available as you entertain your friends and family.

New jams and jellies have been added by Flying S Farms.

West Wind Farms has re-stocked many of their favorite products. Sausages and jerky have reappeared. They also have a few frozen turkeys remaining for that holiday dinner.

Be sure to check out the pies, cakes and candies offered by the producers this week.

Thank you for your orders last week.

John

See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/

Plattsburgh's Winter Farmers Market:  Stock up for the Holidays


The big news, for those who didn’t make market last week, is that we are going to take two weeks off and then start back up January 12th each week in the city gym. So, you can order each week, or just show up and shop!

The online ordering will be open through noon Tuesday. We’ll see you at market Thursday for pickup.

If you like this option, please encourage friends/family/coworkers to order – one person can pick up several orders.

Have a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, safe travels, etc. Thank you for your encouragement and support.

Cumberland Farmer's Market:  Message from Jumpoff Mountain Java


Jumpoff Mountain Java is on this week but will be taking a break from the Cumberland Farmer’s Market during the week following Christmas (pickup day Dec. 27th). We’ll be back again at the start of 2012. If anyone needs fresh beans during our break the Piggly Wiggly, Shenanigan’s, and Lorena’s are graciously offering our coffee for sale. We thank our customers and the CFM for all of the support we received during our first year of roasting coffee. We’re having a great time! Marianne and Paige

Cumberland Farmer's Market:  Time to order your local yuletide feast!





It’s time to order from the Cumberland Farmers’ Market
click here to go directly to the market page

To Contact Us

Cumberland Farmer’s Market
cumberlandfm@gmail.com
931-924-4539

Recipes

Mashed Turnips with Bacon

1 lb. turnip roots
1/4 lb bacon
salt and pepper to taste

Wash and cube turnips and cover with salted water in a large saucepan. Bring water to a boil and them simmer until the turnip cubes are tender – about 15 minutes.

While the turnips are cooking, place the bacon in a large skillet and cook it until it is crisp. Then remove it from the skillet and crumple it into small pieces.

Remove most of the bacon grease from the skillet reserving about 1 Tlbsp.

Drain the turnips and mash them. Then return the mashed turnips to the skillet with the bacon grease and add the crumpled bacon. Stir over low heat until they reach the desired temperature and season with salt and pepper (garlic powder or chives may also be a nice addition). Serve warm.

Serves 4 as a side dish.

Market News



I love winter. I hope you are also enjoying this dark and quiet time.

The Bread Peddler is on this week with Holiday Stollen and hearth baked Whole Wheat!

Is there someone on your list who needs an Alpaca?

Eregion Farm is offering Eggnog Truffles!

I’m sure I’m missing things so
click here and browse the whole list.

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!

Stillwater, OK:  Just a few more hours to order


Just a few more hours remain for ordering at www.Stillwater.locallygrown.net. Ordering closes at 9:00 p.m. tonight for delivery on Wednesday, Dec. 21st.

Thank you for your support and Merry Christmas!