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Gwinnett Locally Grown: Sunday Market Reminder!
The Market is open Thursday at 9 – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.
MARKET NEWS
I thought I would share with you the more “behind the scenes” details on how we operate Gwinnett Locally Grown since many people ask if we can do things not realizing why we may or may not be able to do that. So I’m sharing a little of our hosekeeping rules we follow. I’m going to talk about the many legal issues surrounding our market. Even though many people call our Market “the co-op”, GLG is legally a market managed by me and owned by Pilar and Rancho Alegre Farm, so we can have a place to sell items we occasionally offer from her own garden and the Farm. There’s no board of directors, no shield corporation, no pot of grant money. It’s just me managing the week to week and Pilar’s belief in offering the community a good source for healthy and nutrient dense foods and other chemical free products to make your lives healthier. While that keeps things very simple, it also exposes the Farm to a ton of potential liability. It’s never been an issue (except when the whole raw milk thing erupted a few years ago) but there are several things we do specifically to minimize that risk:
The growers list their own items and set their own prices. When you buy from them, it is from them, not from us, and not from Gwinnett Locally Grown specifically.
Gwinnett Locally Grown never takes ownership or possession of the food. The growers drop it off, and you pick it up.
Everything at the market has a customer’s name attached to it when it arrives unless it may be stocked on our shelf or you buy a Rancho Alegre product.
When you pay, you’re paying into a shared cash box for all of the growers. This lets you write a single check or swipe your card once for convenience, but you are really paying all of the growers directly and individually. Your money goes in, the software we use to keep track of the growers sales and what is owed them. At the close of Market, I write checks for each of the growers you buy from based on the software’s calculation of what is owed them. This is a labor of love for us, not a huge “money making” business. Just folks wanting to provide a good service to other folks!
The growers give a small percentage of their sales, generally 10%, back to the market to cover the many expenses of keeping the market going. We also pay a 3% weekly fee to the software person who developed our software program.
When a grower sells items that need licenses from either the state or the federal government, GLG verifies that the proper licenses have been obtained.
The ownership issue is key. It’s one of the reasons why we don’t offer delivery, and why we usually can’t hold items for you if you aren’t able to pick up your orders. Delivery might be a good business for someone (if they could figure out all the legal requirements), but it’s not at all what we personally want to be into right now. Many food co-ops and even some farmers markets aren’t as careful with keeping ownership straight as we try to be, and that has gotten other groups similar to us into serious legal trouble (deserved or not) over the years. There are so many grey areas in all this, and the written regulations still don’t even consider that something like Gwinnett Locally Grown might exist. We’re so firmly in the grey areas with most everything we do that it’s just too risky for us.
I hope that gives you an idea of how important this Market is to us and for you! We are very grateful for our customers and their support of Gwinnett Locally Grown!
*_If anyone is still interested in ordering from Green Pastures for Fermented Cod Liver Oil, please email me!
Thanks for a great Market last week!
*Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living. *
I hope that this year will be the best year in health for you and your family!
Browse through to see all the great Growers we have and maybe you will find something new!
We have Wilderness Family Naturals Coconut Sugar, Flour and Organic Popcorn in the Market for sale! When you come to pick up your order, check them out! They are also now online!
If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your imput!
Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.
CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Thanks for all your support!
Shop often and eat well!
Cheryl Gelatt
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com
Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm
Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.
Champaign, OH: Hazy Shade Of Winter
Look around…
Leaves are brown…
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter…
(Hazy Shade Of Winter-Simon and Garfunkel)
When I work on these market Weblogs, I am usually on my home computer which is situated looking out my windows to the world. Or, the windows that run along the whole backside of my house, allowing me an amazing view of hills, fields, ponds. Today, the view is hazy…that really blurry hazy shade of winter.
Not quite snowing, not quite raining, not even freezing cold…but a mixture that puts a muted touch to the landscape.
While I am typing to you, this morning, I have my 5th cup of coffee, tunes, and the view. And, in my thoughts, I am thinking what a perfect morning for keeping warm, getting the week organized, and getting your orders placed. It’s the perfect day for staying inside and shopping our little local market of love..
Get it all done before the big Super Bowl frenzy begins, tonight…
My teams didn’t even come close to the Super Bowl, this year, I am not a fan of either team in the game, but I want everyone to have fun, enjoy, and be safe if you will be on the roads.
I am just basking in the excitement of last night’s Kentucky win…
Ok…get your groove on, get those orders in, enjoy the game, and let us take the hassle out of your shopping!!
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam
United States Virgin Islands: VI Locally Grown Market: Week of 2/2/15
Good afternoon!
The VI Locally Grown market is now open for orders. Since so many of you have been requesting more eggs, we will have more eggs from now but there is clearly a huge demand so come early! Also, there are only TWO 100% organic mango freeze pops remaining from Mango Melee! Thanks for supporting your local farmers and craft makers.
The new location for the market is a beautiful experience within itself. If you haven’t had a chance to see the Lawaetz Museum property at Little La Grange on Mahogany road, the market is a great opportunity to support your local farmers and enjoy the a local heritage site for St. Croix.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
-Castiel and your VI Locally Grown producers
CLG: Opening Bell: Soap, Bacon, Bratwurst, Collard, Coffee...
Good afternoon,
It’s market time! Lots of great products available, including Tammy Sue’s gift bags and gift boxes for Valentine’s Day! Her Midnight Pomegranate, Champagne and Strawberries, Lavender and Lemon Verbena are popular, and her line of lip balm will keep your lips soft and kissable. Be sure to share us with your friends on Facebook, especially those who are concerned about where their food comes from. And… CLG is the only farmers market in Conway open right now!
Check out all the Featured Products and use the SEARCH field on the main Market page to quickly find the items you want.
Come early on Friday for the best selection from the EXTRAS table.
The market is now OPEN for orders. Please check your email about 5 minutes after you place your order to make sure you get an order confirmation. Thank you for being a valuable part of CLG!
Have a great week!
Steve
ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION. When you are done shopping, just hit the “proceed to checkout” button in your cart. You will then see the option to “Pay Now” with credit card near the bottom. Just follow the prompts to add your card. Be sure to read the screen until you see “Thank you for your order” on the top. If you need help, please call 339-7958. A 3% online payment convenience fee will be added when your card is charged.
How to contact us:
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Instead…
Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039
Email: Steve – kirp1968@sbcglobal.net
Our Website: www.conway.locallygrown.net
On Twitter: @conwaygrown
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown: Manchester Locally Grown Online Farmer's Market - It's Time to Order
Manchester Locally Grown Farmers’ Market
How to contact us:
Our Website: manchester.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: Manchester Locally Grown Online Farmers’ Market
By e-mail: tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
By phone: (931) 273-9708
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.
Good morning, friends!
Welcome to another week of shopping at Manchester Locally Grown online farmers’ market. The market will be open for ordering until Tuesday at 10 pm, and pickup will be on Thursday from 3:00 till 4:30.
It’s houseplant time at Dogwood Valley Greenhouse, including needlepoint ivy, cape primrose, wandering jew, and two colors of spider plant, all in 10" hanging baskets. We also have several succulent planters and herb collection baskets, as well as some smaller succulent plants. All these need to stay inside until our frost-free date near the end of April, then will be happy to spend the summer on porch or patio. Please let us know if you might be interested in purchasing flowering hanging baskets, vegetable plants in gallon pots, or 6 packs of bedding plants this spring. If there is something else special that you would be interested in, please let us know by e-mail to tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com.
This year-round online farmers’ market offers several types of winter vegetables, as well as other foods and herbal products produced on local farms. Support your friends and neighbors who have grown and produced these items.
A sampling of items available from our local farmers: (L to R) Fruit Jam from Mad Hatter Jams/Doorstep Bakery, Herb Plant Collection from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse, Baby Moccasins and Lotioin Bar Tin from Solace Farm, and Mixed Lettuce from Frontier Family Farms.
Ordering will be open until Tuesday at 10 p.m., and your order will be available for pickup on Thursday between 3:00 and 4:30 at Square Books, 113 E Main, Manchester. We can also hold your order in the refrigerator till Friday, if that’s more convenient for you. Just call (931) 273-9708 if you prefer to utilize this free service.
Thanks so much for your support of Manchester Locally Grown Market, all of our growers, local food, and our right to eat it. Please encourage our local farmers by helping to spread the word about our wonderful market to everyone you know. Nothing makes a farmer more excited than seeing new customers on the market!
Blessings,
Linda
Siloam Springs, AR: Online Market is Open!
www.siloamsprings.locallygrown.net
2015 Market planning is underway. Our farmers and vendors recently attended a class about Good Agricultural Practices and Food safety. The class was presented by Neal Mays, Agriculture Extension Agent for Benton Co., and Dr. Steve Seideman from the University of Arkansas, Innovation Kitchen.
Our Market Manager, Stacy Hester, will be attending the Arkansas Farmers Market Alliance annual meeting in Little Rock this week. Topics to be presented include SNAP benefits, farm to school partnerships, food safety, and market development grants.
We are excited about some new things that will be happening at the market this year. Thank you for supporting the local farmers, bakers, and crafters through the Siloam Springs Farmers Market. We appreciate our customers!
South Cumberland Farmer's Market: Blue Oyster Mushrooms
Fiery Fungi has just announced they have oyster mushrooms this week! Yum!
Dothan, Alabama: Congrats Horton's Farm, Time to Order...Click website link below, sign in & shoplocal!
Market At Dothan_Eating Locally, Year Round
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Market At Dothan Locally Grown
How to contact us:’
Our Website: marketatdothan.locallygrown.net
Our Email:2farmersdaughters@gmail.com
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarketAtDothan
Market News
#SHOPLOCAL…
WINTER MARKET 2015 WEEKLY PICK UP OPTIONS @ DOTHAN NURSERIES …
To improve access to “Local Food”, Market At Dothan is Adding “SATURDAY PICK UP” weekly from 10am -12pm @ DOTHAN NURSERIES during Winter Season (January, February & March) in addiTion to regular weekly FRIDAY PICK UP 10AM -12PM. Helping you make 2015 the year of “Local Food”! MUST Select Pick Up DAY before placing order.
WHAT’S NEW…
SANDSPUR FARMs…
Pastured Pork available: smoked link sausage, Hot pork sausage, pork steaks, smoked hams, boneless loins…order quickly!
SWEET CAKE BAKERY…
“Now available from Sweet Cakes Bakery-
FRENCH BREAD, YEAST ROLLS & GNOCCHI!
Gnocchi is a pasta made from not flour and eggs, but…wait for it….potatoes! Gnocchi is wonderful, light, fluffy and delicious as well as being a unique alternative to plain old pasta! My homemade gnocchi is sure to knock your socks off when you include it in any dish, but it is especially good in soups and stews. Homemade gnocchi is so much better tasting than store-bought and without the preservatives! A definite win-win! Gnocchi is also a lower-gluten choice compared to pasta. Try some this week and fall in love!
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls! Lovely, cinnamon goodness rolled and smothered in a sweet icing; available by the dozen or half dozen!
Rosemary Bread, a savory round loaf full of herbs, with a fine, soft texture and utterly delicious! I will be adding more bread over the next few weeks, so be sure to check in and see what is new! Coming soon will be Potato Bread, Butter Bread and French Bread, all homemade! Thank you so much for your support and patronage!”
VALENTINE TREATS…
#HORTON’S FARM… Congrats to Ros & Norman on the Dothan Eagle article featuring Hortons Farm and their year round, organic growing methods! Well Done! Valentine Spa Gift Set All Natural Spa Set just in time to treat someone special. Cold Process FELTED soap in a natural color (colors vary), 100% pure beeswax candle, 2 oz. Baby Bear Local Honey, Long Lasting Lotion Bar and Very Berry Menthol Lip Balm. Everything is made right here on the farm and comes packaged in a cute red tub ready to treat your someone special. Limited number available so order early! Thanks Ros!
#MS. EMMA’S… Red Velvet & Strawberry MIni Cakes & Cupcakes. Carefully Packaged in cute Valentine boxes!
#MARYS PEEPS…
" KUMQUAT SATSUMA PEPPER JELLY…My new version of pepper jelly is made with fresh kumquarts, and satsumas, with some sweet pineapple. Add the final touch with jalapinos and bell peppers. All grown without pesticides, and no additives. I hope you will try this and enjoy it. It will be an added jar of flavor for you pantry. Remember that all my products are prepared for you in my home kitchen with complete sanitary conditions as possible."
#HALEY’S LOW CARB & GLUTEN FREE…
Coconut Lemon Macroons, Chocolate Peppermint Truffles & Jalapeño Cheddar Muffins
PRICELESS PRODUCE UPDATED…
CSA- Full & 1/2 Shares – seasonal
Arugula – baby, pesto & 2 gallons
Greenhouse Mix – of Baby Chinese Cabbage, Baby Siberian Kale, Baby Bok Choi, and Baby Swiss Chard!
Lettuce – Mesclun, Red Oakleaf
Micros – broccoli, spicy, radish
Salsa
Sprouts -sunflowers
CASABLANCA RANCH- LOCAL GRASS FED, GRASS FINISHED BEEF…
“Locally raised in Abbeville, AL. Grass Fed and Grass Finished. Our cattle are never given hormones, any type of steroids or growth enhancing medications. We do not feed them corn, chicken litter or cotton gin waste. Their diet is grass and hay. We give them minerals and salt as needed. We vaccinate them for diseases and parasites under the oversight of a veterinarian. Our meat is inspected and approved during processing by a USDA inspector and carries the USDA seal of certification.”
GROUND BEEF, 93% LEAN
*GROUND BEEF PATTIES
*SIRLOIN TIP ROAST
*CHUCK ROAST
*BRISKET
*LIVER
**SOUP BONES
#SHOPLOCAL…
PLEASE SUPPORT these LOCAL businesses! “It’s not hard to support your local economy. Just shift your spending to local independents. Every bit counts.” #ShopLocal. Order Online @
www.MarketAtDothan.locallygrown.net
DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS…
Now accepting Debit & Credit cards @ Market at Dothan when you PICK UP your order. Using SQUARE, is a FLEXIBLE payment option that allows you to get receipts via email or text message. EASY & CONVENIENT way to pay!
EASY & CONVENIENT Online Ordering @
www.MarketAtDothan.locallygrown.net
Farm to Table Recipes
Chili
1 to 2 tablespoons oil
1 pound sirloin, cubed, grass fed, grass finished
1 pound ground meat, grass fed, grass finished
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 Bottle of beer
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup coffee (strong is best)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/2 finely chopped chili of choice
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon heaping of cumin
1 teaspoon heaping of coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 15 ounce cans kidney beans
1 15 ounce cans white beans
5 large carrots, chopped into discs (OPTIONAL)
In large stock pot or dutch oven, heat oil over med. flame and brown meat, sirloin chunks first then ground. When meat is lightly browned, throw on the onions. Take two large sips from the beer. Add remaining beer plus, tomatoes, coffee and tomato paste. Add sugar, spices and kidney beans. Reduce flame to low and let simmer for an hour. Add white beans and carrots simmer for another hour or two; longer will be better. Season as needed.
South Cumberland Farmer's Market: Time to Order Local Food!
It’s time to order from the Cumberland Farmers’ Market
click here to go directly to the marketpage
To Contact Us
Cumberland ’s Market
cumberlandfm@gmail.com
931-592-3399 (no voice mail)
Recipes
Market News
BEGINNING WITH THIS WEEK’S MARKET
If you come to market and forget your check book, credit card, or cash, we will give you an addressed envelope to take with you. If you have a left-behind order, we will put an envelope on the refrigerator door in the kitchen for your payment. Your payment should be mailed within 24 hours of market closing so it will arrive in time to post to your account before the next market.
THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE will be presenting the following workshops:
Farmers Market Boot Camp
Fruit Production and Direct Marketing
Locally Raised Beef
Poultry Workshop
The only workshop that doesn’t have a fee appears to be the Locally Raised Beef Workshop. Send us a (new) e-mail to cumberlandfm@gmail.com if you would like to see the information on these workshops. (Do NOT Reply to this e-mail.)-————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
THE CFM MEMBER NEWSLETTER has just been released. To read or print a copy, cut and paste the following address into your web browser.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dat9Y9l9aDHp8YFnmGDfmEpM7SapzMPuZj1PBX01QXE/edit?usp=sharing -————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
WHITE CITY PRODUCE AND GREENHOUSES reminds us that, while their growing season has ended for the winter, their CSA’s are still on the market and available for ordering until April 30. The deadline will be here before you know it, so please order soon so you will not be disappointed.-————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
EXTENDING YOUR GROWING SEASON
There will be six webinars, each 75 minutes long, in February and March of 2015. All webinars will be broadcast from 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. EST.
Webinar Schedule
• February 17 — Season Extension Opportunities & EQIP Funding
• February 24 — Structure Options, Construction, Ventilation & Temperature Control
• March 3 — Organic Certification & Marketing High Tunnel Crops
• March 10 — Crop, Irrigation & Equipment Options
• March 17 — Insect, Weed & Disease Control
• March 24 — Producer Views & Series Wrap-up
For more information, and to register, please contact Miranda at 859-218-4384 or miranda. hileman@uky.edu.-————————————————————————————————————————————————————
EBT CAPABILITY IS BACK!
We are pleased to announce that the CFM is once again able to process EBT cards.-————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
REQUESTING DELIVERY
If you would like your market order delivered, please contact Rachel Lynch. E-mail: radelo50@yahoo.com or phone 931-598-0774.
Payment of all CFM orders MUST be made in advance of Tuesday’s delivery. Checks must be mailed in time to be posted to customer accounts before closing of market ordering on Monday. Mail checks made out to CFM to Kir Strobel, 744 Timberwood Trace, Monteagle, TN 37356.-———————————————————————————————————————————————————
PLACING AN ORDER
Before you order, be sure you see the little shopping cart. If you do not, log out and log in again. If this fails, turn off your computer completely and start again. This includes ordering from smart phones.
If you want to leave a comment for a grower, be sure to put it in the “Leave comment for grower” area in RED beneath the item you’re ordering. Placing comments in the market manager section will not be seen by the growers.-————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Don’t forget…
If you do not receive an order confirmation within 5 minutes, your order has NOT been placed in the system. E-MAIL OR CALL US to get the problem solved so you will not be disappointed on market day.
Please remember the market closes at 10 a.m. on Monday; therefore, your order must be completed and placed, and you should be signed out of the software.-————————————————————————————————————————————————————
If you have any questions, please call (931.592.3399, no voice mail) or e-mail (cumberlandfm@gmail.com) us.
Kir Strobel & Linda Boynton
Market Co-Managers
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There is plenty more available so take your time and check out the whole list.
Coming Events
Keep up to date with the CFM by visiting our organization’s blog. or our Facebook Page .
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!
Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville : 'Bits and Bites' February 1, 2015
Bits and Bites
It does not seem possible that today is February 1! Although we have had a few ‘cold snaps’, which unfortunately took out some of our Farmers’ crops, it has been a relatively mild winter. I was a little nervous that winter weather would preclude a trip down to Market on Thursday; however, luckily that has not been the case! (knock on wood!)
One of my most favorite things about Winter is all of the wonderful Soups that are both nourishing and hardy. Growing up in Ohio, Soups were definitely part of our Winter fare. The warmth of the kitchen combined with scrumptious aroma of bread baking and a delectable soup bubbling on the stove-top served not only to feed my body but also nourish my soul. Whether it was a Cauliflower and Potato Soup, Gumbo, Chili, Beef Vegetable Soup with Barley, Split Pea Soup with Ham or Chicken with Rice, I relished those dinners. The aromas of soup simmering still tug at my heart-strings and invite me to remember simpler times. Gertrude, our cook and my Mother used to expound on ‘cooking with love’ – and I truthfully do not believe you can make soup without putting your touch of love in it!
Yesterday I cooked up a batch of Chicken Curry and Rice Soup with Carrots, Onion, Garlic and Celery. The pungent aroma and taste of the Curry was perfect with a fruit salad and Gluten Free Parker House Rolls from Bakery on Brooks. Earlier in the week, I made a Split Pea, Cabbage and Pork Shank Soup. Carrots, onions and garlic were added and after cooking, I used the emulsion blender to get a thicker texture and added bits of the Pork. I will have the recipe at Market this week for those of you who are interested. (But if you plan on making it, you will need Pork Shank, Cabbage, Carrots and Onions from the Market)
The Pork Shank (from Heritage Farm) I put in a brine for about 16 hours before roasting in a slow oven. Fabulous flavor and very tender.
Specials, New Items, Updates
Greg of Heritage Farm has Lamb Chops on Special this week. In addition, he has listed Mild Breakfast Sausage and Hot Breakfast Sausage this week along with Rabbit. Hmmm… I remember eating Rabbit as a child, but have never cooked it. I need to explore this option and will let you know my results! Thanks Greg, for bringing us a variety of good, grass-fed, nutritious meat options. What an opportunity to explore new culinary delights!
Greg has also added a Bulk Pack – Organ Feet and Bones consisting of Soup Bones, Pig Feet, Lamb Bones, Fat Back, Chicken Necks and Backs, Turkey Necks, Ham Hocks, Organ Meat. This is 20#‘s of various items for $30.00!! This is a phenomenal deal and if you make your own Pet Food, it is a fabulous find. Needless to say, I got one Bulk Pack for the Black Lab! The offering is limited in number and in frequency of availability! So, grab it now if you want it! You will not be disappointed!
Elderberry Syrup is listed on all Markets and will be available on the Farmers’ Sale Table at all Markets.
Elderberry’s high anti-oxidant properties and capacity to build the immune system make it a perfect immune booster and can assist in shortening the duration of the flu, colds and sinus infections.
Historically, both elderflowers and elderberries were given to build the immune system and prevent colds and flu.
A recent Norwegian study has shown that elderberry juice (Sambucus nigra) not only stimulates the immune system, but also directly inhibits the influenza virus. The active ingredients in the elderberry were found to halt the spread of the virus by disarming the enzyme responsible for attacking the cell walls.
Elderberry has been proven effective against eight different influenza viruses. The study indicated that it may provide protection against a wide range of flu viruses, solving the problem of the “mutating flu”, because most strains of the virus use the same enzyme mechanism to penetrate cells.
The study, reported in The Journal of International Medical Research, showed that on average, flu patients given the elderberry extract recovered within 3.1 days compared to 7.1 days for those given the placebo. Researchers found that the patients who took the elderberry extract also had higher levels of antibodies against the flu virus. A previous study published by The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that nearly 90 per cent of flu patients given elderberry extract were completely free of symptoms within two to three days, as compared to at least six days with a placebo.
Elderberry Syrup is very high in Vitamin A and C and bioflavinoids, and may be taken as a prophylactic against winter colds. The diuretic and anti-inflammatory activity of elderberries helps explain its use in rheumatic and arthritic conditions.
Elderberries have a long-established effect in regulating bowel activity, moderating extremes of diarrhea and constipation.
I am using my Mother’s recipe which contains: Elderberries, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg, Ginger and Honey. All ingredients are Organic. The added Spices all have their own unique medicinal qualities which is the reason for their addition. It is available in the 8oz size as well as the 16oz size.
Marie of Bakery on Brooks has done it again! She created Paleo Treats Cherry Almond Crispies. An explosion of flavor and they have chocolate in them too! Wow! Check them out!
Brandon Wills, Dabrielle and Bruce’s son of My Daily Bread has been keeping us supplied with our Organic Baked Goods these past few weeks! At his Mother’s side at the Bakery Brandon has learned his Mom’s secrets of making wonderful, nutritious Breads and Goodies. I am sure he will be happy to have his parents back home this week – and so will we! With their daughter packed and moved and some Beach time and R & R under their belts, they are ready to head back home — we thank Brandon for his good work and welcome Dabrielle and Bruce home with open arms! Next week, Challah, Rye and Tortillas will return to their offerings and grace our tables!
The freezer at Crossfit/Lawrenceville Market still has several packages of frozen Yellow Squash, which Farmer Ricky Brown of Back River Farm put up after the harvest this summer. Perfect to add to soups or casseroles. Please email me if you would like a package to be included with your order this week. Email order for Yellow Squash
Burnell Farms is going strong bringing us some great winter veggies! Broccoli, Brussell Sprouts, Huge heads of Savoy Cabbage, Carrots, Kale and Romaine Lettuce are all listed in their offerings this week. Tammy just added Young Spinach. I’m in…
Carrell Farms has delicious Water Buffalo Use a combo of Water Buffalo and Beef Bones to make an outstanding Bone Broth!
Be sure and check out Shalley’s all Natural Body Products. I recently purchased Shalley’s Silky Bamboo Lotion a combination of Tallow and Coconut Oil and essential oils as a balm for my raw and chapped hands. Oh, the difference just one application made! This is something that I will not be without.
Markets close at 8:00pm Monday. Be sure and get your order in and thank you for supporting our LOCAL Farmers!
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
Click Here for Map
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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