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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!
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
In The News
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.
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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!
Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op: Hannah's Baby Shower..Thank you!
Hello Everyone!!
I just wanted to give a shout out of thanks to everyone that signed my card and gave. I feel so blessed by everyone’s thoughtfulness!!
And a special thank you to my fellow market managers, volunteer coordinator, and volunteers for putting this together! I was certainly not expecting this and it was sincerely appreciated!!! :)
Thank you again and have a merry Christmas everyone!!
Blessings,
Hannah Seewald
OZARK: Opening Day at Market / December 16th, 2011
Good Evening,
The Market is open for ordering; To place an order, visit Ozark.locallygrown.net/market. Please make sure to hit the checkout button. You will receive a conformation email once you place your order.
PLEASE NOTE; Our Market PickUp Day has changed from Thursdays, to Fridays. the Times and Pick Up Locations will Stay the Same, but the DAY of the Week has changed.
Your Last Day for Ordering on the Market this Year will be
" Tuesday, December 20th "
The Market will close from Dec. 24th 2011, until Feb.14th 2012, for Website upgrades,
and in preparation for the 2012 Market Season.
Extended Ordering Hours; The Market will be open for ordering from Friday nights at 8:00pm untill Tuesday nights at 8:00pm.
Weekly Egg Deliveries; You can now sign up for a regular weekly Egg Delivery on Friday’s. There is a 2 dz. min. and there will be no additional delivery charge, as long as your with in our regular delvery area.
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Recipe for Chewy Soft Pretzels
Ingredients
*1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
*1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
*1 tablespoon sugar
*2 teaspoons salt
*4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
*8 cups water
*1/2 cup baking soda
*1 egg, lightly beaten
*Kosher salt, sesame seeds, poppy seeds or grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
*In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
*Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
*Punch dough down; divide into 12 portions. Roll each into an 18-in. rope; twist into a pretzel shape.
In a large saucepan, bring water and baking soda to a boil. Place pretzels into boiling water, one at a time, for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with egg; sprinkle with desired topping.
*Bake at 425° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 pretzel (calculated without toppings) equals 163 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 400 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.
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Market PickUp & Delivery
Mountain Home Location; Your orders may be picked up on FRIDAY from 1:00pm to 3:30pm at Rosemarie’s Gifts & Craft Supplies, located @ 265 Oels Rd in Mountain Home.(1 mile east of Walmart and a 1/4 mile down Oels Rd)
Gassville Location; Your orders may be picked up on FRIDAY from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Johnson St. in Gassville.
Friday Deliveries; You will be contacted on Thursday to set up your Delivery times on Friday, Please make sure we have correct contact information on file for you. Your delivery will be scheduled sometime between 8:00am and 7:00pm. Our schedule will be very busy on Friday, we will try our very best to hold it within a 2 hour range, so please make sure your there to except your order at your scheduled time.
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New Products Every Week; We are still signing up New Growers and there still listing New Products every week, so please check the “Market” often, and remember, make the Ozark Locally Grown Market your first stop for all of your Fresh and Locally Grown Products.
Have a Great Week,
and Thanks for your continued support of the Ozark Locally Grown Market, It’s been a Great First Season, and We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas & have a safe and Happy New Year.
Gerry, Jackie, your Growers, and the OLG Market Team
“Buy Fresh * Buy Local * Buy American”
Certified Arkansas: CAFM Christmas Market
The 1st Annual Certified Arkansas Farmers Market is here! Come on down to Argenta tomorrow, Saturday, December 17, 2011 8am to 1pm to support and shop from your favorite farmers who will surprise you with all the goodies they have harvested and made from the farm.
We hope to see you there!
Your farmers!!