Stones River Market:  Time to Order Local Food

Market News

What a week we had last week! I hope everyone made it safely through the ice and snow. I want to thank everyone who made it to pick up this week as it was a challenge for the vendors as well as the customers.

Some news for this week:

Ms. Rosie has added wild blackberry jam this week.

The Dylem and Caleb from Rocky Glade Farm are selling eggs from their hens. The Vaughn Brothers are committed to caring for their livestock well, working together to make the farm land better and have fun at the same time!

There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. We’ll see you on Wednesday at Southern Stained Glass at 310 West Main Street from 5:00 to 6: 30 pm!

Recipes

Please, share your recipes with us on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Stones River Market products, so we can try it too!

It has been a while since I have posted a recipe. Our recipe today comes from Chef Jenny using products from the Market including Jenny’s SOS Seasoning.

Quinoa & Mushroom Omelet
The quinoa gives this omelet a nice bite and the SOS Seasoning and mushrooms pair nicely with the eggs.

• 1 tbsp olive oil, for sautéing
• 2 cups mushrooms
• 1/4 cup oregano, dried
• 1 1/2 cup quinoa, cooked
• 1-2 tbsp SOS Original Seasoning
• 8 large eggs
• butter, for cooking the eggs
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Pour olive oil in a fry pan. Heat to medium. Add the mushrooms and oregano. Cook mushrooms for 4 -5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add the cooked quinoa and SOS Original Seasoning. Remove from heat.
2. Preheat oven to warm.
3. Whisk 2 eggs at a time in a bowl. Put some butter in the bottom of a small non-stick pan. Heat over a medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the 2 eggs.
4. As the eggs begin to set, scrape the eggs on the sides of the pan towards the center. Tilt the pan until the raw egg flows to the bottom to cook.
5. When it is almost done, place a fourth of the mushroom/quinoa mixture and some cheddar cheese on one half/side of the eggs.
6. Fold the other half over the filling and allow the cheese to melt. Slide omelet onto a plate. Keep omelet warm in the oven as you prepare the other omelets.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 three more times.
8. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and additional SOS Original Seasoning to taste.

Servings: 4
Degree of Difficulty: Easy

Recipe Tips

• Quick-N-Easy Version: Pour all the eggs into a large oiled or buttered pan and scramble. When the eggs are almost done, add the quinoa/vegetable mixture and top with cheese
• Rice can be substituted for the quinoa.

Source
Email: jenny@jenuinehealth.com
Web Page: http://www.jenuinehealth.com

ALFN Local Food Club:  The Market is Open and Policy Changes Are Coming!

Good Morning Market,

Thanks so much to everyone that came out to the incredible new Whole Foods on Thursday! We don’t have final numbers yet, but the store was packed all day and it was wonderful to see so many friendly faces. Even after a week like this last one, the market is open with delicious local food, including new organic spice blends and even deodorant from Maison Terre.

Many of our long-time members can recognize how much ALFN has grown over the eight years since we started out of a garage on Victory Street. With growth comes new challenges, and so our Board of Directors has been working incredibly hard to figure out how to make Food Club financially viable moving forward. After weeks of thoughtful debate, we’ll be implementing a few policy changes beginning March 7th:

• Changes to Monday Pick-Up: Beginning 3/9, the new hours of Monday Food Club will be 5-6pm. In order to help cover our costs, all orders picked up on Monday will be charged a $2.50 convenience fee.

• Pay By Credit Card at Pick-Up: In addition to still being able to pay by credit or debit card through our website, beginning on 3/7, you will also be able to pay by card while at pick-up. If you do not have a form of payment, your order can not go home with you. To receive your food, you can come back during Food Club with a form of payment, pick your order up on Monday, or we’ll hold on to it one full week for an additional $10 fee. Though it may not seem like much, we can no longer bear the administrative costs of tracking IOUs.

These decisions are not made lightly and are only so that we can continue to provide this service moving forward. If you have questions or concerns about any of these changes, please do not hesitate to contact me at (501)291.2769 or arlocalfoodnetwork@gmail.com. We only exist because of the continued support of our members and want to make sure that this wonderful Food Club has its best days ahead!

Most Sincerely,

- Alex Handfinger
Director of Operations

Do you have questions or comments about this, or any, weblog? Thoughts on local food, goods, or events? Reply to this email and let us know what’s on your mind. Your feedback is always greatly appreciated!

United States Virgin Islands:  VI Locally Grown Market, Week of 2-22-15

Hello Everyone!

-Castiel and your VI Locally Grown producers

Middle Tennessee Locally Grown:  Manchester Locally Grown Online Farmer's Market - It's Time to Order

Hi, Everybody!

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.

What to get that gardening friend whose birthday happens to fall in a decidedly “non-gardening” kind of month? Why not get this friend a gift certificate from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse? It will be redeemable in just a couple of weeks. (promise!) Winter is the perfect time to enjoy houseplants, succulent planters and herb collection baskets from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse. Don’t forget to 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 them know by e-mail to tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com.

This year-round online farmers’ market offers eggs, herbal products, local honey, winter vegetables, fresh greens, and pork products, all produced on local farms. Go through all the categories and find some great things to brighten up your winter meals. Support your friends and neighbors who have grown and produced these items.

A sampling of items available from our local farmers: (L to R) Dried oregano from Solace Farm, Various flavors of jam from Doorstep Bakery, Aloe plant from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse, Cylindra Beets and Snowflake Lotion Bar from Solace Farm.

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

Here is the complete list for this week.

Siloam Springs, AR:  Online Market is Open!

Citrus County Locally Grown:  Last Week of February

Our growers thank you for supporting local growers and businesses. Your orders make a real difference

Michael is recovering at home and thanks all of you for your well wishes, prayers and support.

Please remember MILK IS AVAILABLE but we need to get our order to the farm on Tuesday so we will stop taking orders for milk, MONDAY NIGHT, so please do place your orders early!

ARBOR TRAILS NURSERY has joined our market and we are getting very positive feedback from our customers. Their produce is grown hydroponically and it’s beautiful. Some of the lettuce weigh 1 1/2 – 2Lbs and crisp too. They come with roots, so keep the roots moist to keep them fresh.
Check out the:
Green Leaf Lettuce
Green Butter Crunch
Red Leaf Lettuce
Red Bok Choy
Green Bok Choy

3 Rock Farm
Winter is in full swing and the outdoor pickins are slim. However we do have plenty of eggs and microgreens!
Microgreens contain considerably higher levels of vitamins and carotenoids— up to five times greater than their mature plant counterparts. Put some Microgreens in soups, salads and sandwiches and add some extra nutrients today!
Variety of Flavors
*Arugula
*Bok Choy
*Mild Brassica Mix
*Spicy Brassica Mix

Thank you for supporting your On-Line Farmers Market. Your purchases have made a difference to many families

Your CCLG Team

THE MARKET IS OPEN
The link below will take you there.

www.citruscounty.locallygrown.net/.*

Dothan, Alabama:  Know Your Farmer: Jennifer @ Sandspur Farms & "Empty Bowls"...

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

KNOW YOUR FARMER, KNOW YOUR FOOD…
This week JENNIFER MERCER of SANDSPUR FARMS will be available to answer your questions and share news from Sandpur Farms. Come out and visit with Jennifer from 10AM-12PM, Friday, 2/27/15 @ Dothan Nurseries

EMPTY BOWLS…
Market At Dothan is excited to participate in this years Empty Bowls project benefitting The Wiregrass Food Bank on Saturday, February 28th at the Cultural Arts Center.
What is Empty Bowls Dothan?
Empty Bowls Dothan is an event to help support hunger prevention in the Wiregrass. On event day, bowls created and donated by local potters, community members, and students will be offered for sale. For $10 each, attendees will receive a bowl of their choice and a basic meal of soup, bread, and water. All funds raised from the sale of the bowls will go to the Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank.
Hope to see you there. #FightHunger

CASBLANCA 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

WELCOME…
SPRING HILL FARM
“We are a small farm located in Ozark, AL. We keep bees, raise chickens and plant a big garden. We love to make our food from scratch and have sold at local farmer’s markets. We specialize in whole wheat bread, pretzels, and cinnamon rolls from freshly ground flour. We also make soup mixes, spice mixes, fresh homemade cookies, and brownies. "

#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."

SPECIAL: KATHY’S KLUCKERS…
BOGO (BUY ONE, GET ONE) PURPLE HULL. PEAS!

#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

SAUSAGE, KALE & LENTIL SOUP
Ingredients
2 tablespoons EVOO, plus more for drizzling
1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 fresh bay leaves
2 stems fresh rosemary
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped
1 potato, peeled and cut into small dice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bunch black kale, stemmed and chopped
A few gratings fresh nutmeg
1/2 cup dry white or red wine
6 cups chicken stock
1 1/4 cups brown lentils
Shaved Pecorino cheese, for serving
Directions
Heat the EVOO in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned. Add the garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, carrots, onions and potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the kale and nutmeg. Add the wine to deglaze the pot, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the chicken stock and 2 cups water and bring to boil (for thicker soup, use 2 cups less liquid).

Stir in the lentils and cook at a low, bubbly simmer until the lentils are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the rosemary stems and bay leaves.

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a drizzle of EVOO and the shaved Pecorino.

Per Serving: Calories 380; Total Fat 13 grams; Saturated Fat 3 grams; Protein 25 grams; Total Carbohydrate 44 grams; Sugar: 4 grams; Fiber 9 grams; Cholesterol 23 milligrams; Sodium 1207 milligrams

South Cumberland Farmer's Market:  LAST WEEK'S MARKET CANCELLATION

Since the market was closed and all orders cancelled last week, YOU MUST REORDER THIS WEEK. Nothing can be carried over.

Melody Lane Co-op:  New Farm - Order Your Fresh Eggs Now!

CO-OP NEWS

Greetings from Sandra at Melody Lane Co-Op. I can’t believe it’s been over a year since our last group order. A lot has changed in that time!

I started the co-op in 2011 as part of my quest for healthy food. The best way to make it affordable was to bring many families together to share in the cost of supporting local agriculture. While running the co-op I realized that my true calling was not to be the middle man. I wanted to be the source of good food rather than just a distributor. I decided to take a break from organizing group orders so that I could work towards my goal of owning my own farm. My sister also has a passion for this way of life so together we found a piece of land in Ball Ground, GA to become our farm. She lives at the farm and manages daily chores. I am at the farm several days a week but I still live in Roswell and can offer my home as a pick up location for our products.

This year we will have pasture-raised, soy-free, non-GMO eggs, chicken, and rabbit… but we need your help to get started. We have decided to use a CSA model to get our laying flock established and are now taking pre-orders for eggs. For more details and to sign up please visit this website.

We are starting out small but we are working towards being able to offer goat milk, pork, and honey as well. Follow us on Facebook for photos and updates on our progress.

Here is a short video showing the farm and explaining what we have been up to.





We look forward to providing our community with fresh local food.

CONTACT INFO

Sandra Walker
Melody Lane Co-op Coordinator
melodylanecoop@yahoo.com
770-841-3437

www.MelodyLane.LocallyGrown.net

Northeast Georgia Locally Grown:  Northeast Georgia Locallygrown Availability list for Feb. 20

Good Evening Locavores
Your market managers and volunteers want to thank everyone for coming to pick up your orders early this past Wednesday. It was a blessing to finish the market earlier than usual and get out of that brutal cold and wind.
Be safe this weekend and stay warm.