'Bits and Bites ' December 28, 2014

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Greetings Lilburn, Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Market Folks:

Note to Crossfit Folks… After several calls and texts I determined that the notice of Market Opening did not get sent. It showed that it was sent by the system; however, it appears it didn’t really ‘go’ anywhere! My apologies!

The Markets are open until SUNDAY evening at 8:00pm. Pickup for this week will be TUESDAY.

Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Members
Pickup at Crossfit Market
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY 2:30pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit O-Zone
519 Hurricane Shoals Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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Lilburn Members
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
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The Market is open for ordering and if you would like to fore-go reading the Newsletter —

Hop on over to Crossfit Market
Hop on over to the Hamilton Mill Market
Hop on over to the Lilburn Market.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve you through connecting you with our Local Farmers, Producers and Artisans and appreciate your support.

…on to the rest of the news …
If you have your beverage of choice in hand and have a few minutes to catch up with Market news, then read on…

Organic Coffee, Tea and Chocolate

Susan Martinson, a Market Member and All Saints Lutheran Church Member is helping us at the Lilburn Market, setting up the Market display table as well as selling Organic, Free Trade Coffees, Teas, delicious Chocolate Bars and Chocolate Chips. Do try the Midnight Sun if you like a full-bodied, yummy morning coffee! All Saints is using this endeavor as a Fund Raiser, so please take a minute and check out the products. Products will be displayed and showcased at all of the Markets. Sue just got in “Organic Chocolate Chips” and you can check them out on Market Day! The Congregation and Pastor Stover have been wonderful friends to the Market and are very supportive of our efforts! Let’s return the favor!

Farmer Updates

Farmer Ricky Brown of Back River Farm, had a plethora of Yellow Crookneck Squash this past Summer and had the foresight to blanch and freeze in quart packages. They are now available at all Markets. Ricky certainly preserved the Harvest and we can share the bounty!

Bakery on Brooks Marie will return next week with her fabulous Gluten Free, Organic Baked Goods offerings!

Cedar Seeder I love seeing the Micro (Veggie) Wrapscome in every week! They truly are a ‘best seller’! Have you tried them? Good for you and delicious! Another favorite of mine are the Bakery Bars. Some folks (ahem…yours truly included> are becoming seriously addicted! If you haven’t tried them, order one today – great Breakfast or Snack! In addition to their Cedar, handmade planters, you can find their Microgreens for Pets combos for Cats and Dogs and for us humans: Arugula, Basil, Broccoli, Kale, Radish, Sunflower and Wheatgrass! These greens are ready to be snipped and added to smoothies, salads or your favorite juice!

Tammy and Jeff Sosby of Peacefield Farms offer hydroponically grown Beefsteak Tomatoes. You can still have a taste of summer in your salads! A variety of other winter veggies are growing and will be available soon! I love having tomatoes in the winter. Being able to enjoy Fried Green Tomatoes at this time of the year makes me a very happy camper too! Tammy is also offering some homemade scarves that are beautiful. Check them out when you are perusing the Market!

The Veggie Patch is providing a good selection of wonderful, fresh veggie offerings and have fresh Herbs listed as well! Basil, Chives, Mint, Oregano, 2 kinds of Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme and Medicinal Herbs Chamomile and Lavender. Veggies include: Arugula, Broccoli Crowns, Bok Choi, Red Carrots, 4 types of Eggplant, 3 kinds of Kale, 3 Lettuce varieties, Mizuna, Nappa Cabbage, Okra 13 varieties of Peppers from Sweet to ‘call the fire department’ HOT; Swiss Chard and The Weekly Veggie Box.

Be sure and check out the meat selections available from Heritage Farm. Greg Hutchins has Duck on sale this week in addition to Lamb Chops and Leg of Lamb! BACON is back! I will definitely be getting some of the fabulous Bacon and am going to try the Duck. I will be sharing Greg’s recipe with everyone at Market on Tuesday! I am excited … I have never roasted a Duck and am glad for Greg and Lainya’s expertise!

Bone Broth made from the Soup Bones from Heritage Farm is rich and delicious! Just the ticket to ward off those ‘winter bugs’ and boost your immune system! I enjoy a combination of Beef and Lamb daily and have some simmering in the crockpot as I write this!

David and Shalley Carrell of Carrell Farms will be back with us next week.

Both Golden Farms and Rocky Acres offer fresh eggs from pastured chickens fed organic, soy and GMO free feed.

My Daily Bread Yay! Dabrielle has her Hot Pepper Cheese Log, Greek Pasta Salad and Gluten Free Greek Pasta Salad and Yeast Rolls on Special this week!! Dabrielle has created a wonderful Gluten Free Greek Pasta Salad that is a real taste treat served cold or warm! Her yummy Hot Pepper Peach Cheese Log is rolled in crushed Pecans and a perfect appetizer for your New Years party. From Challah to Sourdough Bread, Chocolate Zucchini Bread to Cookies, Dabrielle’s Organic, Fresh Baked Goods are sure to please.

Jay and Patti of Dances With Bees have Honey offerings as well as some other great products! Patti has created some wonderful all Natural Personal Care Products from Scrubs to Lotions and a great variety of Bath soaks made from Dead Sea Salts and pure essential oils. Any of the Gift Sets would make a wonderful gift. She has several varieties. Or choose one item and add a Beewax Candle! Who wouldn’t appreciate that great combo? Be sure and check out the offerings from Dances With Bees for yourself. …a special stress relieving treat for you after the hectic holiday hustle and bustle perhaps?

Kathy Barnes of So-Koi not only Coordinates the Lilburn Market, she is also the wonderful lady that makes the great lanyards, aprons, pillowcases and tiny purse bags (for carrying your own sweeteners, salts, etc.) Check out her offerings that are all hand made with love! In addition, Kathy is now offering Real Salt, Einkorn Grain and Einkorn Flour. These items are now listed on the Markets!

Remember the Milk! (for your Pets, of course!) Sam Jones of Cedar Rock Dairy has fresh, creamy and delicious raw cow milk from cows that test positive for the A2 gene!

Rusty Repp of Little Tots Estate provides us with raw goat milk from Dwarf Nigerian goats! Did you know they have the highest amount of butterfat of goat breeds? Their milk is wonderful … of course the Black Lab gets some everyday!

… this and that …

I wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2015!

Thank you for your support of the Market. Thank you for taking the time to read this long missive…

Please know that we appreciate the support of All Saints Lutheran Church, Crossfit O-Zone Gym and the Hamilton Mill Community for the use of the great spaces for Market. We are grateful for you and for your support of our dedicated, LOCAL Farmers/Growers and Artisans.

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Market will close at 8:00pm Sunday for the Crossfit Market!
Market will close at 8:00pm Sunday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 8:00pm Sunday for the Lilburn Market! Pick up for all Markets is on Tuesday, December 23rd!

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Happy shopping!

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