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2015 Market and Member Responsibilities
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Greetings and Happy New Year Lilburn, Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Market Folks:
Farmer Updates
Marie of Bakery on Brooks is back this week! Be sure and check out her fabulous Gluten Free Goodies. I sure have missed her Bread and the Almond Sandies that, I willingly admit, I am addicted to!
Greg of Heritage Farm has several Lamb offerings and Duck on special this week! Bacon is back and it is delicious! The Deli Ham is Hickory Smoked and awesome!
Dabrielle of My Daily Bread has Yeast Rolls, Hot Pepper Cheese Log and Greek Pasta Salad (regular and Gluten Free) on special this week! Don’t miss these yummy deals! Dabrielle also added Pumpernickel this week! Hmmm — Deli Ham from Heritage Farm on Pumpernickel from My Daily Bread sounds like a winner to me!
2015 Market and Member Responsibilites
Since it is a ‘new year’, I thought I would start it out by clarifying information about the Market, our duties and your responsibilities as Market Members. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you through connecting you with our Local Farmers, Producers and Artisans and appreciate your support.
As Market Manager, it is my responsibility to ensure that the Farmers and Artisans that offer items on the Market provide products that are GMO-Free, Soy Free, Herbicide, Pesticide, Fungicide Free. In addition, all meats come from strictly grass-fed, hormone free animals. There are meat items that are NOT nitrate free due to government imposed regulations; however, those items are clearly identified in the descriptions. Our Bakers use Organic products in their goods. Egg producers use Soy Free as well as GMO Free feed and their chickens are pastured. Artisans use local products when available and all items are handmade by the Artisan. In short, I have spent numerous hours ensuring that we have the ‘best of the best’ in our Farmers and Artisans and in the products they offer.
The Market is not really a co-op and not really like a traditional Farmers Market. It is a service for the Farmers and Artisans to sell their products through an on-line ordering system, have one drop off location and receive one check from the Market. This is a convenience for them as well as the Members. (You write one check for your purchases rather than writing a check for each Farmer or Artisan.) The Market is rather like a ‘pass through point’. Legally, we cannot store any items that are not picked up during Market hours.
I am also responsible for the back-end processing of Market, settling accounts, writing checks, running reports, printing reports and getting those to the Market coordinators each Thursday. I also pickup the items that are ordered through My Daily Bread on my way into town and distribute those to the Market Coordinators.
For the most part, and only through the kindness of Kathy Barnes and Sarah Rockey most items are dropped at the Lawrenceville location. Kathy and Sarah then load the items in their cars and take them to your Market, unload and sort meat, produce, bakery goods, etc. for each Member. Their Market responsibilities start around noon on Market Day and they are very busy sorting, double checking orders, setting up Sales Tables so when Market opens you find your order and invoice checked and ready for you. Lauren Stephens coordinates the Lawrenceville Market and although she does not have to transport items, she still goes through the set-up process. We truly would not have Market if it were not for these wonderful, dedicated and selfless ladies.
- Place your order via the on-line ordering system between 9:00am Friday morning and 8:00pm Monday evening.
- Read notices sent by Market Manager to ensure you are aware of changes.
- Pickup at your Market location between the posted Market hours.
- Double check tags on items for your name.
- Contact the Market Coordinator if you have an emergency.
The system works when we use the system that is in place. Effective immediately:
- Orders must be placed using the Market website. Ordering hours are 9:00am Friday – 8:00pm Monday.
- Ordered items must be picked up during Market pickup times. Crossfit/Lawrenceville and Lilburn between 4:30pm and 6:30pm every Thursday. Hamilton Mill between 2:30pm and 4:30pm every Thursday.
- If you have a bona-fide emergency, you must call your Market Coordinator before close of Market. All efforts will be made to accommodate your need; however, there will be a $10.00 fee assessed for late pickup to compensate the Market Coordinator for her time and inconvenience. This fee may be waived at the discretion of the Coordinator.
- All items left at the end of Market will be distributed to Volunteers or donated to the Lilburn Co-op. It is your responsibility to pick up the items you ordered and your account will be charged. One missed pickup will result in the necessity of keeping a debit or credit card number at the Market.
… this and that …
I wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2015!
Thank you for your support of the Market.
Pickup at Crossfit Market
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit O-Zone
519 Hurricane Shoals Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30 – 4:30pm
Pickup Location:
Hamilton Mill Community Clubhouse
1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Dacula, GA 30019
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Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
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The Market Is now Open…Happy Shopping!
Pickup Day and Time: Tuesday 4:30 – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
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Thank you for your support!
See you at Market on Thursday!
See you at Market on Thursday!
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Countdown to Market Close at 8:00pm Tonight!
Pickup at Crossfit Market
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit O-Zone
519 Hurricane Shoals Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Click Here for Map
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map
'Bits and Bites ' December 28, 2014
you will find this easier to read and be able to see pictures if you go to the Market and choose Weblog …it’s easier on the eyes!
Greetings Lilburn, Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Market Folks:
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
Click Here for Map
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map
The Market is open for ordering and if you would like to fore-go reading the Newsletter —
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 “Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!
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!
Order now since you are just a click way!
“Like” us on facebook!
BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
Come on in...the Market is Open!
The Market Is now Open…Happy Shopping!
Market closes SUNDAY at 8:00pm
For the week of New Years, pickup will be on Tuesday, December 30th from 4:00 – 6:00pm!
Pickup Day and Time: Tuesday 4:00 – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map
Thank you for your support!
See you at Market on TUESDAY!
See you at Market on TUESDAY!
“Like” us on facebook!
BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
Countdown to Market Close at 8:00pm Tonight!
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
Click Here for Map
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map
"Bits and Bites December 19, 2014
you will find this easier to read and be able to see pictures if you go to the Market and choose Weblog …it’s easier on the eyes!
Greetings Lilburn, Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Market Folks:
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
Click Here for Map
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map
The Market is open for ordering and if you would like to fore-go reading the Newsletter —
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 blnach and freeze in quart packages. They are now available at all Markets. Ricky certainly preserved the Harvest and we can share the bounty!
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 tells me that sausage and bacon will be available soon! (Cross your fingers that they will be available on next week’s offerings!) Have you tried Greg’s “Snack Sticks”? They have already become a Member favorite. These lightly seasoned, cured and smoked treats are made from 100% grass fed and finished beef and make a wonderful snack! Caution: they are addictive!
Want to cook a Duck for Christmas Dinner? You are in luck because they are just listed this week! Duck Liver makes absolutely fabulous pate!
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.
David and Shalley Carrell of Carrell Farms Check out their offerings from their Bulk Ground Buff to Steaks and Roasts! Try a Brisket smoked! Delicious! Shalley makes a wonderful line of Natural Skin Care Products using the tallow from the Water Buffalo. Her Face Creams are luscious! I am currently using the Tallow Foot Butter which has Peppermint Essential Oil in it. Oh, Wow! Feels great and my feet are looking and feeling great!
Both Golden Farms and Rocky Acres offer fresh eggs from pastured chickens fed organic, soy and GMO free feed.
My Daily Bread Wow! Dabrielle has Pumpkin Spice Mini Loaf, Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Cinnamon Rolls and Yeast Rolls on Special just for Christmas week Market! Cinnamon Rolls for Christmas Breakfast – YES! From Challah to Sourdough Bread, Chocolate Zucchini Bread to Cookies, Dabrielle’s Organic, Fresh Baked Goods are sure to please. Her delicious variety of holiday treats includes Sweet Bread Trays, Cookie Platters, Holiday Gift Baskets and Gingerbread Boys nestled in an adorable little felted basket, complete with felt Ginger Boys and handle! Perfect stocking stuffer!
Need an original gift for someone who lives out of town? There is still time to order one of Dabrielle’s Gift Baskets! You can choose the items you would like included – she will bake, package and mail your Basket, Breads, Cookies to your special recipient! How easy is that? Don’t see listed what you would like to send? Give Dabrielle a call at 706-878-6826 and she will help you choose the perfect holiday treat to send!
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 Holiday party or feast!
Jay and Patti of Dances With Bees have Honey offerings as well as some other great products!
Jay now has Comb Honey, uniquely packaged and ready to go into stockings! I had some this morning on toasted Gluten Free Cornbread from Bakery on Brooks! It is fragrant and delicious. The ‘comb’ melts with the honey into the bread and what a decadent treat!
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 or for gift giving!
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!
… this and that …
I wish you all a happy weekend and a wonderful week! As you rush to finish up those last-minute-tasks for Christmas, keep in mind that whatever you do, it will be perfect! Celebrate the birth of our Savior, celebrate God’s Love for us and celebrate those you love and their presence in your life.
Thank you for your support of the Market. Thank you for taking the time to read this long missive…
Please “Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!
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!
Order now since you are just a click way!
“Like” us on facebook!
BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
To Market....To Market
The Market Is now Open…Happy Shopping!
Market closes SUNDAY at 8:00pm
Market pickup for the week of Christmas will be on Tuesday, December 23rd from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. For the week of New Years, pickup will be on Tuesday, December 30th from 4:00 – 6:00pm!
Pickup Day and Time: Tuesday 4:00 – 6:00pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map
Thank you for your support!
See you at Market on TUESDAY!
See you at Market on TUESDAY!
“Like” us on facebook!
BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
Check out the Specials...
Market Closes at 8:00pm Tonight
Weekly Specials and Christmas Bakery Items
Be sure and check out the specials on Lamb offerings posted by Heritage Farm! Great deals! Also, Greg has several Turkeys available for Christmas dinner!
Our Bakers, Marie of Bakery on Brooks and Dabrielle of My Daily Bread are busy bees making and creating all sorts of Christmas goodies and treats for us! Choose from Cookie Platters, Tins and Baskets plus all of their regular scrumptious baked goods! You will not be disappointed. Remember, Marie of Bakery on Brooks will not be at Market for the next 2 weeks, so plan accordingly!
Market Closes at 8:00pm Monday!
Market Closes at 8:00pm Monday!
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map
Holiday Markets
Christmas and New Years Day fall on this year. Market pickups for the week of Christmas will be held on Tuesday, December 23rd 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Market pickups for the week of New Years will be Tuesday, December 30th 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
Thank you for your support!
“Like” us on facebook!
BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
Holiday Hours and "Bits and Bites"
you will find this easier to read and be able to see pictures if you go to the Market and choose Weblog …it’s easier on the eyes!
Greetings Lilburn, Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Market Folks:
The beautiful sunrise brought evidence of the hard frost which descended overnight and very chilly temperatures in the North Georgia Mountains this morning! It’s crisp and ‘cripsy’ as The Black padded around his domain!
The Market is open for ordering and if you would like to fore-go reading the Newsletter —
HOLIDAY HOURS
In an effort to serve your needs, we will hold Market pickup on Tuesday, December 23rd and Tuesday, December 30th. Ordering times will be from Friday 9:00am until Sunday at 8:00pm. This will ensure that the “Butchers/Bakers and Candlestick Makers” will all be able to work their magic and have your items at Tuesday pickup!
Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Markets 2:30pm – 6:30pm
Members of Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Markets will pick up at the Crossfit location!
Lilburn Market 4:00pm – 6:00pm at All Saints Lutheran Church
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…
Heartfelt Gratitude
“Thank You” to the Market Coordinators: Lauren Stephens at the Crossfit Market, Sarah Rockey at the Hamilton Mill Market and Kathy Barnes, at the Lilburn Market. These ladies give most of their day on Thursday to ensure that we all can enjoy the fruits of our Local Farmers labors! I know the amount of work and effort, patience and ingenuity Market Day involves and I appreciate their efforts more than words can express!
In addition I would like to thank the following folks who routinely volunteer to assist with set-up, Market and breakdown:
Geni Wallace, Bruce Wallace and sons, Susan Coker, Rebecca White, Nancy Tuck, Karen Thain, Sara Heath and Keb Barnes! And last but not least, Chance Claar-Pressley for coordinating all the great volunteers! You all “Rock”! The Market is a community and you all help keep it going!
Susan Martinson, a Market Member and All Saints Lutheran Church Member is also helping us at the Lilburn Market, setting up the Market display table as well as selling Organic, Free Trade Coffees, Teas and delicious Chocolate Bars. 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 display 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, Doug Ruling of Doug’s Garden, Vicky and Steve Fry of Fry Farm and Roger and Reggie Ramos of Grow with the Flow are not offering any items at this time. We thank them all for their hard work and dedication to growing good, clean, nourishing produce for the Market and hope to see them all again soon!
Cedar Seeder I have sung the praises of the Micro (Veggie) Wraps! Have you tried the Bakery Bars. Some folks 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 Soseby 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!
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 tells me that sausage and bacon will be available soon! Have you tried Greg’s “Snack Sticks”? They have already become a Member favorite. These lightly seasoned, cured and smoked treats are made from 100% grass fed and finished beef and make a wonderful snack! Caution: they are addictive!
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 and although the Black Lab gets his share, he has been known to ‘share’ my cup of bone broth if I leave the room with it sitting on the coffee table!
David and Shalley Carrell of Carrell Farms Check out their offerings from their Bulk Ground Buff to Steaks and Roasts! Try a Brisket smoked! Delicious! Shalley makes a wonderful line of Natural Skin Care Products using the tallow from the Water Buffalo. Her Face Creams are luscious! I am currently using the Tallow Foot Butter which has Peppermint Essential Oil in it. Oh, Wow! Feels great and my feet are looking and feeling great!
Both Golden Farms and Rocky Acres offer fresh eggs from pastured chickens fed organic, soy and GMO free feed.
My Daily Bread From Challah to Sourdough Bread, Chocolate Zucchini Bread to Cookies, Dabrielle’s Organic, Fresh Baked Goods are sure to please. Her delicious variety of holiday treats includes Sweet Bread Trays, Cookie Platters, Holiday Gift Baskets and Gingerbread Boys nestled in an adorable little felted basket, complete with felt Ginger Boys and handle! Perfect Teacher gift!
Need an original gift for someone who lives out of town? Check out Dabrielle’s Gift Baskets! You can choose the items you would like included – she will bake, package and mail your Basket, Breads, Cookies to your special recipient! How easy is that? Don’t see listed what you would like to send? Give Dabrielle a call at 706-878-6826 and she will help you choose the perfect holiday treat to send!
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 Holiday party or feast!
…and for your Gluten Free family and friends Marie of Bakery on Brooks has these beautiful Cookie Gift Boxes available on the Market. Since Marie is Gluten Free, she has created breads, rolls, cookies and treats that she and her entire family can enjoy. She is a Master at Gluten Free baking! I promise you will not be disappointed!
Jay and Patti of Dances With Bees have Honey offerings as well as some other great products! They were the Farmers of the Week at Lilburn this past week and both had new offerings to share!
Jay now has Comb Honey, uniquely packaged and ready to go into stockings! I had some this morning on toasted Gluten Free Cornbread from Bakery on Brooks! It is fragrant and delicious. The ‘comb’ melts with the honey into the bread and what a decadent treat!
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 or for gift giving!
The Happy Cows belonging to Sam Jones of Cedar Rock Dairy continue to produce wonderful milk (for our pets)! The cream line on the jars these last couple of weeks has been impressive! Keep up the good work, ladies! Located in Butler, Georgia, Sam’s cows enjoy grazing on 1200 acres of this Certified Organic Farm and we are fortunate that he is willing to transport this fresh, creamy milk to us. Working together, we need to ensure that we meet a minimum order for each Market so it remains economically viable for deliveries to continue! Share the goodness of Cedar Rock Dairy milk with friends and family!
Remember, you need 3 sets of jars to keep things flowing smoothly. If you order an extra one week, you likely will be missing one the following week. The Market can no longer absorb the cost if you receive your milk in plastic and you will be charged the difference. Your jars need to be ‘sparkling clean’ and completely dry (jar and BOTH lids)!
A1 vs A2 Milk
Rusty Repp of Little Tots Estate offers the sweetest goat milk I have had since I was a child, growing up in Ohio! (Did you know that Rusty is from Ohio? True!) The milk comes from Nigerian Dwarf Goats who are known to have the highest Butterfat of any milking goats! The milk from Little Tots also makes wonderful cheese! It is great for pets with stomach issues, also! To keep The Black Lab, healthy, he enjoys some everyday!
Kathy Barnes of So-Koi not only helps out at the Markets, 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!
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