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Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: News
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
How to contact us:
Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Open House- JavaGenesis- This Sunday!
If you’re a coffee lover or just interested in how coffee is roasted you won’t want to miss this event!
Join JavaGenesis Coffee Roasting on Sunday, October 12 between 10am and 3pm for an Open House. They are located at 741 Harry McCarty Road, Unit 102, Bethlehem, GA 30620. (off University Parkway (Hwy 316)).
They will do a few rounds at the cupping table, roast some coffee (Tom will even turn over the controls to a volunteer), drink lots of coffee and share with you what they do and how they do it.
Of course due to its wild popularity…there will again be espresso shots over ice cream.
Kids are welcome and can enjoy some ice cream too… of course without the shot of espresso :-)
Looking forward to seeing you there!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
THANK YOU Michelle, Marie and Adrienne for volunteering on Tuesday!!! We couldn’t have a co-op without volunteers and we appreciate you all so much!
We need volunteers!! Please click link to volunteer http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AEA623A7FA7-volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering, I have created a volunteer sign up on Signup Genius. I am asking for volunteers to sign up for 1 hour shifts from 2p to 5pm. No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised. Here is the link to the sign up http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AEA623A7FA7-volunteer
The link is also posted on the About page on our website.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Upcoming Wellness Events
It’s finally here! The next Sugar Detox Program starts Wednesday, October 15th @ 6:30pm at Vitality Method Pilates Studio in Duluth: 2590 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Unit D, Duluth, GA 30097
What is the RESTART™ Sugar Detox?
The RESTART™ Sugar Detox is a 5-week program [led by a Nutritional Therapist] with a 21-day sugar detox built into it.
It is part class, part sugar detox, and part support group: a powerful and empowering combination!
You will be fully supported as you go through a gentle, yet powerful sugar detox that will remove the negative effects of sugar from your body and your life.
You will also learn:
How to prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally to make successful changes to your diet.
How Digestion is supposed to work and simple ways to enhance yours.
What sugar really does in your body, the stages of dysglycemia (Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia, Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes), and effective ways to reduce your risk of these conditions.
The truth about FATS and why healthy fats are essential for healthy Blood Sugar Regulation, as well as your general good health. You will learn which fats to eat, which fats to avoid, and why!
How to move forward from the sugar detox and re-introduce foods in a healthful way back into your daily diet.?
You can do it and you will feel amazing!
Be in control of sugar, rather than it controlling you.
Feel empowered to say no or yes because it feels good to you.
Feel so good in your body and make the best choices for you.
Sign up here! You can also reserve your spot by calling: (678) 957-3000
So what are past participants saying about the program?
“I never thought I could do this, but with all the information and support, it went by really fast and I feel great!”
“My [A1C] sugar level dropped 30% and I’m down 8 pounds, too!”
“If you or someone you know is addicted to sugar, this class will not disappoint!”
Pick Up Time Change
The 5pm pick up deadline is temporary and I will change the time back to 6:45 pm starting in late October or early November.
I will send out an update in Mid October – November when we revert back to our normal close time.
Thank you for your understanding!
Upcoming Group Buys
Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.
Green Pasture – Fermented Cod Liver Oils- 10/17/14 – 10/19/14
Great Lakes Gelatin – Collagen Hydrolysate 10/17/14 – 10/19/14
Saltworks – Unrefined Sea Salts – 11/7/14 – 11/9/14
Wilderness Family Naturals – Organic Coconut Oils/Pantry Items – 11/7/14 – 11/9/14
Grass Fed Cheeses – TBD December
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
CSA Farmers Market: Spinach Feta Strudel
Recipe submitted by Carolyn Doherty
½ # Strudel leaves
2# fresh Spinach
3 T olive oil
1 ½ c finely chopped onions (Leeks)
½ C salt butter
5 eggs beaten
½ C chopped scallions, green part and all
½ # Feta, chopped or grated
½ C fresh Dill, or 1 T dries dill
½ C finely chopped Parsley
salt & pepper to taste
1 C sweet butter melted
Remove packages of strudel leaves from frig at least 3 hours before using.
Wash spinach in several changes of water. Dry it and cut into 2” lengths.
Cook in oil till wilted. Drain. Brown the onions in salt butter.
Mix the onions, eggs, scallions, cheese, dill and parsley. Add the spinach.
Preheat oven to 350
Gwinnett Locally Grown: The Market is open for ordering!
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
Announcement
Not sure if you noticed above but we have good news!! The Market is extending their hours! You spoke and we heard!! 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.
The cooler weather has been very exciting! I’m so ready for the changing of the leaves and all their bright colors!
I mentioned before that we are expanding the Market and adding new items!
Remember we have Kombucha available! If you are not familiar with it, Kombucha is a naturally fermented tea with natural probiotics! It has been around for centuries originating in Asia. It is said to have healing properties and because it is naturally fermented, is a great support for the digestive system. When your here, ask me for a sample! I’d love your feedback!
CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!
My best to all -
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. If you are interested in Goat’s Milk, contact Nic The Goat Guy at 404-542-0981. We generally have some goat’s milk available during market hours, whether you have placed a market order or not. Please contact him first though to confirm. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.
Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill: Group Buy Cod Liver Oil and some other Great News!
Greetings All:
Really Great News
Although Marie of Bakery on Brooks has been very busy with her volunteer position, she generously found time to bake some items for the Gluten Free Members this week! Yay! Marie’s goodies will be available on the Farmers’ Sale Table at your Market! Get there early for pickup or you will miss out!
This week at Market we will be taking orders for Green Pasture Products. They offer Fermented Cod Liver Oil, Skate Oil, X-Factor Butter Oil, Coconut Oil Blend infused with Cod Liver Oil, Skate Oil and the X-Factor Butter Oil, Pure Virgin Coconut Oil and Ghee.
You can open the Price List and Order Form by clicking Price List and Order Sheet
I did my best to make the document easy to understand by Listing the products under categories. The price listed DOES include shipping and you are saving about 10% off the product and at least $10 in shipping if you ordered it yourself. We must have a minimum order of 12 items to get the prices that are listed on the document. All orders must be pre-paid at Market this week. I will order the product on Friday morning and we will have it at Market pickup next week, October 16th.
For those of you who already use Green Pasture Products, you are aware of the benefits; for those of you who are new to the products, I have listed some known benefits below:
1. Better stamina and improved muscle strength
2. Improves nervous system and brain functioning
3. Reduces stiffness, inflammation and joint pain
4. Reduces eczema
5. Relieves depression and anxiety
6. Improves sleeping habits
7. Improves immune system
8. Improves bone density
9. Thins blood
10. Protects arteries from damage
11. Inhibits blood clots
12. Inhibits cancer
13. Lowers LDL cholesterol and blood pressure
14. Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke
15. Relieves migraine headaches
16. Eases symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
17. Soothes bronchial asthma
18. Reduces heart disease
19. Reduces risk of lupus
20. Combats early kidney disease
Fermented cod liver oil is sourced from organ tissues that contain high nutrient levels. Fermentation tends to transform natural vitamins into metabolites of co-factor enzymes that are easily absorbed by the body. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in cod liver oil and it contains more Vitamin A than any other common food.
The best vitamin D comes from the sun. With Winter right around the corner we will no longer be able to take advantage of playing in the dirt, swimming, golfing, riding bikes, playing tennis. Ramp up your immune system for whatever nasty little bugs that naturally come our way in colder weather.
I admit, for you newbies, Cod Liver Oil is NOT my favorite and I literally hold my breath and drink a 1/2 glass of Sam’s sweet, fresh milk to get it down everyday, but for me… it works. I noticed a difference in stamina and energy within about a week of starting on the product. For you folks who just can’t imagine the taste, the non-gel gaps are a definite option!
Green Pasture Website will give you a plethora of information! David Wetzel, the owner of this family run business has some great articles as well as a selection of articles from many other sources.
Thanks for taking time to read this information and we will see you tomorrow at Market!
Joyful thoughts and bountiful blessings,
~Maryanne
Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville : Group Buy Cod Liver Oil and some other Great News!
Greetings All:
Really Great News
Although Marie of Bakery on Brooks has been very busy with her volunteer position, she generously found time to bake some items for the Gluten Free Members this week! Yay! Marie’s goodies will be available on the Farmers’ Sale Table at your Market! Get there early for pickup or you will miss out!
This week at Market we will be taking orders for Green Pasture Products. They offer Fermented Cod Liver Oil, Skate Oil, X-Factor Butter Oil, Coconut Oil Blend infused with Cod Liver Oil, Skate Oil and the X-Factor Butter Oil, Pure Virgin Coconut Oil and Ghee.
You can open the Price List and Order Form by clicking Price List and Order Sheet
I did my best to make the document easy to understand by Listing the products under categories. The price listed DOES include shipping and you are saving about 10% off the product and at least $10 in shipping if you ordered it yourself. We must have a minimum order of 12 items to get the prices that are listed on the document. All orders must be pre-paid at Market this week. I will order the product on Friday morning and we will have it at Market pickup next week, October 16th.
For those of you who already use Green Pasture Products, you are aware of the benefits; for those of you who are new to the products, I have listed some known benefits below:
1. Better stamina and improved muscle strength
2. Improves nervous system and brain functioning
3. Reduces stiffness, inflammation and joint pain
4. Reduces eczema
5. Relieves depression and anxiety
6. Improves sleeping habits
7. Improves immune system
8. Improves bone density
9. Thins blood
10. Protects arteries from damage
11. Inhibits blood clots
12. Inhibits cancer
13. Lowers LDL cholesterol and blood pressure
14. Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke
15. Relieves migraine headaches
16. Eases symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
17. Soothes bronchial asthma
18. Reduces heart disease
19. Reduces risk of lupus
20. Combats early kidney disease
Fermented cod liver oil is sourced from organ tissues that contain high nutrient levels. Fermentation tends to transform natural vitamins into metabolites of co-factor enzymes that are easily absorbed by the body. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in cod liver oil and it contains more Vitamin A than any other common food.
The best vitamin D comes from the sun. With Winter right around the corner we will no longer be able to take advantage of playing in the dirt, swimming, golfing, riding bikes, playing tennis. Ramp up your immune system for whatever nasty little bugs that naturally come our way in colder weather.
I admit, for you newbies, Cod Liver Oil is NOT my favorite and I literally hold my breath and drink a 1/2 glass of Sam’s sweet, fresh milk to get it down everyday, but for me… it works. I noticed a difference in stamina and energy within about a week of starting on the product. For you folks who just can’t imagine the taste, the non-gel gaps are a definite option!
Green Pasture Website will give you a plethora of information! David Wetzel, the owner of this family run business has some great articles as well as a selection of articles from many other sources.
Thanks for taking time to read this information and we will see you tomorrow at Market!
Joyful thoughts and bountiful blessings,
~Maryanne
Heirloom Living Market Lilburn: Group Buy Info and some other Great News!
Greetings All:
Really Great News
Although Marie of Bakery on Brooks has been very busy with her volunteer position, she generously found time to bake some items for the Gluten Free Members this week! Yay! Marie’s goodies will be available on the Farmers’ Sale Table at your Market! Get there early for pickup or you will miss out!
This week at Market we will be taking orders for Green Pasture Products. They offer Fermented Cod Liver Oil, Skate Oil, X-Factor Butter Oil, Coconut Oil Blend infused with Cod Liver Oil, Skate Oil and the X-Factor Butter Oil, Pure Virgin Coconut Oil and Ghee.
You can open the Price List and Order Form by clicking Price List and Order Sheet
I did my best to make the document easy to understand by Listing the products under categories. The price listed DOES include shipping and you are saving about 10% off the product and at least $10 in shipping if you ordered it yourself. We must have a minimum order of 12 items to get the prices that are listed on the document. All orders must be pre-paid at Market this week. I will order the product on Friday morning and we will have it at Market pickup next week, October 16th.
For those of you who already use Green Pasture Products, you are aware of the benefits; for those of you who are new to the products, I have listed some known benefits below:
1. Better stamina and improved muscle strength
2. Improves nervous system and brain functioning
3. Reduces stiffness, inflammation and joint pain
4. Reduces eczema
5. Relieves depression and anxiety
6. Improves sleeping habits
7. Improves immune system
8. Improves bone density
9. Thins blood
10. Protects arteries from damage
11. Inhibits blood clots
12. Inhibits cancer
13. Lowers LDL cholesterol and blood pressure
14. Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke
15. Relieves migraine headaches
16. Eases symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
17. Soothes bronchial asthma
18. Reduces heart disease
19. Reduces risk of lupus
20. Combats early kidney disease
Fermented cod liver oil is sourced from organ tissues that contain high nutrient levels. Fermentation tends to transform natural vitamins into metabolites of co-factor enzymes that are easily absorbed by the body. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in cod liver oil and it contains more Vitamin A than any other common food.
The best vitamin D comes from the sun. With Winter right around the corner we will no longer be able to take advantage of playing in the dirt, swimming, golfing, riding bikes, playing tennis. Ramp up your immune system for whatever nasty little bugs that naturally come our way in colder weather.
I admit, for you newbies, Cod Liver Oil is NOT my favorite and I literally hold my breath and drink a 1/2 glass of Sam’s sweet, fresh milk to get it down everyday, but for me… it works. I noticed a difference in stamina and energy within about a week of starting on the product. For you folks who just can’t imagine the taste, the non-gel gaps are a definite option!
Green Pasture Website will give you a plethora of information! David Wetzel, the owner of this family run business has some great articles as well as a selection of articles from many other sources.
Thanks for taking time to read this information and we will see you tomorrow at Market!
Joyful thoughts and bountiful blessings,
~Maryanne
Local Farms First: Order Pick-Up Reminder
Greetings Local Farms First Food Lovers,
Lots of tasty looking produce came back from the North Fork Valley today, so Don’t forget to pick up your order today between 4-6 PM
Crested Butte: The CB Pick-Up Location is The Daily Dose juice bar right next to Clark’s Grocery Store
Gunnison: The Local Market on 111 N. Main St.
Also – some of our farmers are asking to reuse the plastic bags they pack your orders in every week. If you have some piling up in your house, bring them to the pick-up location so our farmers can reduce the amount of plastic they use. Thanks!
Thanks for supporting local family farms,
Erin Griffin – Market Manager
LocalFarmsFirst.org – a 501c3 non-profit
970-641-7682
click here to start shopping on the website:
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com
South Cumberland Food Hub: Green Beans!
Good Morning from the South Cumberland Food Hub.
Ferrell Farms has green beans back for a short period of time, at least until the first frost gets them, or they sell out. They are very tasty straight from the bush! They still have tomatoes and bell peppers despite the cold blast last week. Hot peppers are in abundance and make an excellent spicy/sweet soup when cooked and blended with winter squash. Yum!
White City also has tomatoes despite the cold and some awesomely interesting pumpkins for sale as well. Their mums are beautiful and do great in this weather to cheer you up while they herald in winter.
Brown’s Hollar has turnip greens and EGGS are back today! Hot peppers are plentiful here too.
Keel Produce has turnip greens and collards ready. Nice and tender. It’s “greens time” now that the weather is turning cooler, and that’s a good thing since there is so much nutrition in leafy greens.
We have many more products available (don’t forget the garlic from Solace Farm to ward off colds/flus- it also pairs well with the hot pepper and winter squash soup):
Click here to go directly to the Rootedhere Locally Grown Market Page
We’re open till noon!
Risa
The Cumming Harvest - Closed: Newsletter - October 8, 2014
Market News
The market is open and ready for you to place orders online. You may pay online or when you pick up with either cash, check or a credit card. A 3% convenience fee is added to all credit card payments, online and in person.
Salmon Doug’s Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon will be here next week!!
Group Buy
Gelatin has been added to the group orders. Place your order for Gelatin by clicking on “Group Orders” in the category to the left of the Market Page. We have some gelatin for sale at the market or you can order it online.
Butter When I went to pick up butter last week, I was told that the prices were going up $2. My goal is to buy the best products at the best price and this seems a little high for me. I will be looking at other options and let you know as soon as we have butter.
Cod Liver Oil We have about 6 bottles of Cinnamon Tingle Cod Liver Oil at the market. You can purchase anytime.
Events
Sunday, October 12th – Join JavaGenesis Coffee Roasting on Sunday, October 12 between 10am and 3pm for an Open House. We are located at 741 Harry McCarty Road, Unit 102, Bethlehem, GA 30620.
We will do a few rounds at the cupping table, roast some coffee (Tom will even turn over the controls to a volunteer), drink lots of coffee and share with you what we do and how we do it. Of course due to its wild popularity…there will again be espresso shots over ice cream.
Sunday, October 12th – Homestead Atlanta and Cedar Hill Enrichment are joining together this October for an event called FIELDTRIP!: Integrated Homestead Systems @ Cedar Hill
Explore Cedar Hill Enrichment Center – a center for sustainable living seamlessly integrating a myriad of homesteading systems including permaculture, rain water catchment systems, food security, vermiculture, beekeeping, medicinal herbs, solar energy resources and seasonal celebrations. See all the fantastic ways these systems interrelate and how you can replicate these systems on any scale from a farm to a fourth of an acre.
Meet and learn about Ancona ducks * Explore keyhole garden design * Discover the importance of cover crops for fall * Make your own plantain salve to take home
Sunday, October 12, 2014, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cedar Hill Enrichment Center
5735 Dawsonville Hwy
Gainesville, GA, 30506
Sign up here, Event page
PICK UP LOCATION
Building 106, Colony Park Dr. in the Basement of Suite 100, Cumming, GA 30040. Pick up every Saturday between 10-12pm.
Google Map
To view the harvest today and tomorrow till 8pm, visit “The Market” page on our website, The Cumming Harvest
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!
Champaign, OH: Oakview Farm Meats Invites You!!
We continue with our vendor love!!
Our vendors just keep on offering us festivals, open houses, farm visits…and we love it!!
This Saturday, make sure to make plans to head out to Oakview Farm Meats!! Here is what’s happening…
Meats will be showcased at Oakview Farm Meat Shop on Sat., Oct. 11 from 9 am – 5 pm. Pork is the most economical of the 3 meats – Pork, Beef, Chicken – offerred to our customers.Pork is raised on Oakview Farm by the Runyan Family.Therefore we have more control over the costs. We raise the GMO Free Corn, grind and mix all the feed and use the manure as natural fertilizer for our crops.Oakview has developed excellent meat quality using genetics from hogs that we imported from Sweden 17 years ago. This meat quality did not happen overnight and would be difficult to duplicate.All meat is vacuum-packed and frozen immediately after processing. Come out to the Oakview Meat Shop and enjoy our efforts. Patties, Brats and In-Bone Pork Chops will be grilled on the GMG pellet grill to sample and purchase. Of course, frozen meat will also be available to purchase. Looking forward to serving you.