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Savannah, GA:  Biodynamic Farming


By Dr. Mercola

Industrial chemical-based agriculture, which produces the vast majority of US food crops, is actually destroying the soil that makes the growing of food possible in the first place.

This is not true in other countries. Worldwide, 70 percent of the food is grown in backyards or small farms. That number is likely well under two percent in the US. It is my goal to motivate, inspire, and encourage tens of millions of people to start growing their own food so we can radically change these numbers.

You likely know I have been active in supporting the labeling of GMOs and I think this is great, but even better would be to eliminate their market and one of the ways we can do this is by growing our own nutrient-dense food in our yards or community gardens.

The featured film, One Man, One Cow, One Planet, presents one inspiring alternative—"A blueprint for a post-industrial future, revealing what an environmentally friendly biodynamic food system capable of feeding everyone could actually look like."

However, I strongly believe that there are far simpler and less expensive ways that would allow most of you to effortlessly grow your own food. And in the coming years, I will seek to inform you on how to easily and inexpensively do that.

The Drawbacks of Chemical Agriculture Make It Unsustainable

One particularly destructive aspect of industrial agriculture, which for the most part is little more than 50 years old, is the proliferation of genetically engineered (GE) seeds—seeds that, in India, for example, cost farmers up to 400 percent more than conventional seeds, and produce 30 percent less yield…

One 2006 study found that 60 percent of Indian farmers using GE seeds could not recoup their investment, causing more than 250,000 farmers to commit suicide. Many can’t even feed their own families. And yet farmers are increasingly left with few options, as Monsanto and other chemical technology companies are buying up seed companies, effectively eliminating the competition.

Proponents of genetic engineering claim GE seeds is the most effective way to feed the world, by producing plants unnaturally equipped with internally-produced insecticides, or with genes making them resistant to chemical herbicides. Some are advertised as drought resistant, and/or higher yield producing. But, the truth turns out to be quite different.

GE plants produce foreign proteins making them highly allergenic, and more often than not, they actually require more water to thrive, and therefore end up producing less than conventional seeds. In the end, everything and everyone suffer more because of the “chemical marvels” of modern agriculture, and the corporate control of our food supply.

Additionally, the industrial farming practices that use GE seeds waste massive amounts of water and contribute to large losses of our precious topsoil. Simple inexpensive alternatives can virtually eliminate the need for irrigation and create, rather than decimate topsoil.

GE Crops Destroy Soil Fertility—Possibly Irreversibly

As GE plants increasingly take over the major food-producing areas of the world, including the US, China, India, Argentina, and Brazil, reduced soil fertility has a high probability of leading to worldwide famine on a scale never previously seen.

The mechanisms for this loss of soil fertility are just beginning to be understood, and what was recently only theory has inched closer to reality as science shines more light on the consequences of introducing genetically engineered organisms into the soil.

Special genetic elements (vector DNA) are present in all GE plants. This vector DNA enables unrelated microorganism species to mate, but can also be transferred to soil microorganisms.

Soil fertility depends on the presence of a diverse blend of microorganisms, all serving different roles in balancing and optimizing the soil. But when unrelated species mate, the soil ecosystem loses diversity, which is proven to damage fertility.

Until recently, the transfer of genes between GE plants and soil bacteria was only theoretical. However, this mechanism has now been demonstrated by science, and it’s our soil’s worst nightmare. It should be noted that this same process of gene transfer has also been shown to occur in your gastrointestinal tract when you eat GE foods—turning your intestines into a virtual pesticide factory…

Biodynamic Farming Benefits Earth and Man

The video features Peter Proctor and Sarvdaman Patel, two biodynamic farmers working in India. Over the past 15 years, Proctor has watched a slow but steady grassroots revolution occur, with biodynamic farms spreading across India’s countryside.

It’s important to realize that the entire food chain is connected, from soil, plant, and insect health, all the way up to animal and ultimately your health. That is why it is so important to pay attention to the details as supporting the diverse set of soil microbes at the bottom of the food chain ultimately supports your health.

Biodynamic farming is a spiritual-ethical-ecological approach to agriculture that was initially developed by Dr. Rudolf Steiner1 (1861-1925). This approach can provide far superior harvests relative to conventional chemical based agriculture. It provides superior crops both in volume and increased density of nutrients, and biodynamic farms are completely self-sustaining.

Biological gardening has been one of my passions for the past few years, and I have read many books, every issue of ACRES USA for the past few years, and interviewed many experts in this area. So far, I’ve attempted to apply this by converting about 50 percent of the ornamental landscape around my home to an edible landscape.

Over these past few years, I have applied many different strategies to improve plant growth, such as vortexed compost tea, rock dust powders, magnetic structured water, ionized water, biochar, many types of foliar sprays, and ground covers like woodchips.

I really enjoy this challenge as to me it is like a puzzle, and if I solve it there are massive benefits to large numbers of people, not only myself. My three decades of studying health and treating tens of thousands of patients helped provide me with the basic science necessary to understand these systems, which has helped accelerate my solving this puzzle. I have learned that complex and expensive solutions are rarely the foundational answer. Just as in human health, the final answer is actually really simple… And although I haven’t carefully studied biodynamics and read Dr. Steiner’s voluminous work, I believe I’m familiar enough to form a few conclusions

Martin's Farmstand:  Where is the honey?


The online market is open for orders. We have a big planting of beans that is getting ready this week. We can fill lots of bulk orders as this planting has grown as nice as can be. It is also time to make your winters supply of pesto. Basil is abundant now. Later as the nights get cool the basil is not near as nice. Canning tomatoes should become abundant in the later part of August.
Dad had 9 hives of bees this spring of some very good Russian stock that is doing well in this climate. He has been aggressively dividing these bees so there is 4 times as many hives now as there was. This splitting weakens each hive and they will need most of there own honey for winter and to build up in the spring. If the fall honey flow is good there may be some honey for us also but Dad says not count on it. Daniel

CLG:  Opening Bell: Jalapeno Sauce, Cukes, Herbal Tea, Apples, Tomatoes...


Good afternoon,
The gardens keep producing during this very unusual summer, so let’s keep enjoying all the local goodness while we can! Green Acres has some wonderful apples and Barnhill Orchards has bulk okra. Don’t miss out on the meat specials Falling Sky Farms and Farm Girl Natural Foods are offering. Stock up or give as gifts. Hardin Farms will be taking a few weeks off to get ready for fall crops: 20 acres of 25 varieties of decorative and winter squash, along with pumpkins of every shape and color.

Check out all the Featured Products as well. Use the SEARCH field on the main Market page to quickly find the items you want.

Come early 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

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Local Farms First:  Garlic and MUSTARDS!!!



Greetings Local Farms First food lovers!

New Products

Ostara Farm has new different kinds of mustards!! These local condiments will brighten up your weekly dishes!!

Also there are a few different kinds of Garlic on the market!! Order them this week and taste the different varieties and flavors!!

This is your last chance to order!! Please log on to the website and place your orders before monday at 7AM! Dont forget how important it is to support local farmers!! Thank You!!

Here is a list of other items on the market this week! ENJOY!

Arugula,Basil,Beef,Beets,Bok Choy,Cabbage,Carrots,Chickens, Chives,Cilantro,Collards,Cucumbers,Eggs,
Ellens Pickle Products,Crafts,Greens
Flowers,Garlic,Exotics,Gooseberries,
Honey ,Hot Peppers,Plants,Turnips,Juice,
Kale,Lamb,Lavender,Thyme,Mint,Jam,
Onions,Oregano,Plums,Pork,Radishes,Sage,Salad Mixes,Swiss Chard,Tomatoes and Zucchini

Thanks for supporting local family farms,
Amy Konash- Market Manager
LocalFarmsFirst.org – a 501c3 non-profit
970-641-7682
click here to start shopping on the website:
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com

Russellville Community Market:  RCM Opening Bell


Welcome to another RCM Market Week!

Be sure to check out the newly listed items this week! Lots of great, local products to be had!

Happy shopping! Eat Local!

Check out the “Featured Items” section as well as the “What’s New” section at the top of the market page for all the latest products available.

Be sure to “Like” our Facebook page for updates and food-related events in your community!

To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. Remember, you have until 10:00pm Tuesday evening to place your orders.

Happy Shopping! See you on Thursday!

Russellville Community Market

FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.

The Wednesday Market:  Weekly Reminder to Order; Eggplant Experiment


Good afternoon to The Wednesday Market community. We hope you are having a good weekend!

The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your orders by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. See the website for all of this week’s offerings. Here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market

Do you like to cook? What kind of a cook are you? I am a “by the recipe” kind of a cook. The way I see things, my life is just too busy to spend time working on something that might or might not work out correctly. By using a recipe, I hedge my bets that my project will be successful.

Once in a while, though, I experiment. Such was the case on Friday night when we did not have plans to go anywhere. Having been given a big bag of Japanese eggplant, I decided to figure out something to do with them. They were long and skinny. How would I make eggplant Parmesan out of these?

I started by slicing the eggplant into thin round slices, so that they looked like large coins. I put them on a parchment lined baking sheet, brushed them with olive oil and sprinkled them with salt and freshly ground pepper. Into the oven at 400 degrees they went. At this point, I left the project with my capable sous chef and better half, Joe, so that I could run down to Freshway for some Parmesan cheese. By the time I returned, the eggplant was successfully roasted, and Joe had put them into a pan on the stove and poured a jar of tomato basil spaghetti sauce over the top; the sauce and eggplant were simmering gently. Joe had also made a big pot of angel hair pasta. The kitchen smelled heavenly with the aroma of garlic and basil wafting through the air! I sliced a big loaf of Italian bread and toasted it in the oven. I pulled a jar of artichoke bruschetta from the pantry, and we headed to the table.

Dinner was served: roasted eggplant and tomato basil sauce over angel hair pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese and artichoke bruschetta on the side. It was delicious! Even our boys, Stephen, 10, and Charlie, 5, gave the meal two “thumbs up.” The moral of the story: It is fun to experiment once in a while. You just might discover something really good!

We hope that you will be inspired by the bounty of The Wednesday Market farmers and try something new, too.

See you on Wednesday!

Thanks,

Beverly

ALFN Local Food Club:  Ding! Ding! Ding! The Market is OPEN!


Merry Sunday Morning, Y’all!

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s an impressively oppressive combo of heat and humidity in the air. It sure does make me thankful that I can order a week’s worth of fabulous, locally grown groceries from the climate controlled comfort of my couch. What am I planning to order this week? I’m so glad you asked!

Pasture raised eggs. A staple in almost every household, when it comes to versitility eggs can’t be beat. (Ha!) Whatever your favorite farm, don’t forget to add a dozen or two to your order. Breakfast just wouldn’t be the same.

Bratwurst. Arguably the easiest hot dinner for those days when there’s precious little time to cook. Boil brats for about half an hour. (Bonus flavor points for boiling them in beer!) Meanwhile, make a salad or roast a veggie. Plop brats in buns with mustard and a tasty fermented relish, or the condiments of your choosing, and enjoy! The best part is, with so many farmers offering so many flavors, there’s bound to be something for even the pickiest eater.

Peppers. Green, red, or purple. Sweet, spicy, or downright flaming hot. The Market is full of a myriad of peppers suited to any possible purpose you can imagine. Stuffed bells? Fresh salsa? Homemade pepper vinegar? Order now, and you can have it all!

-Rebecca Wild
Program Manager

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Fresh Harvest, LLC:  Fresh Harvest for August 10th


To Contact Us

Fresh Harvest, LLC
Link to Fresh Harvest
Email us!
Tallahassee May
tally@wildblue.net
JohnDrury
john.drury@att.net

Recipes

Summer Squash Tart with Ricotta and Feta
Serves 6

1 10” x 13” sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
parchment paper
pie weights or dried beans wrapped in plastic
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
kosher salt and pepper to taste
2 lbs. mix of zucchini and yellow squash
½ cup fresh ricotta
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter, melted
¼ cup feta cheese

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Place pastry on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. With a paring knife, gently score (being careful not to go all the way through) the pastry about one inch from the edge on all sides. Prick bottom of pastry all over with a fork, line center area only with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or beans. Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden. Remove pan from oven and place on a cooling rack. Remove weights and parchment paper.

Meanwhile, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onion. Season with salt and pepper and let sauté until slightly caramelized about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat to cool.

Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Cut the squash crosswise into ¼ – inch thick rounds. Add to the pot of boiling water, cook for 30 – 60 seconds, drain and let dry on a paper-towel lined cookie tray.

In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta, egg and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste and spread onto puff pastry. Top with the onions. Arrange squash pieces in overlapping rows until tart is filled. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, brush with butter and return to the oven for five minutes longer. Remove pan from oven, sprinkle with feta, and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Market News

Hello!

Last week there was a mild computer glitch that held up the email, so many didn’t receive it on Sunday night. Thanks to those of you who let me know so that I could resend another on Monday morning! Please know that you can always go directly to the website, Freshharvest.locallygrown.net , to place your order on the Market page. You don’t need to have received the email to place an order. The Market will always be open Sunday through Tuesday nights.

We got some good soaking rain the past few days, and now it is feels like a steaming jungle out there! The rain really helped the ground for prepping for Fall planting so now we can finish getting in those cool season crops like kale, lettuces, radishes, beets and and carrots.

We are feeling pretty wealthy in tomatoes right now, and are thoroughly enjoying sharing that wealth with you all. Please gracefully accept the riches that fall upon you this season. Do not be burdened by abundance. Rejoice in your good fortune, and eat tomato sandwiches!

There is no regular ‘Genovese’ basil this week, but it will be back in a week or two. If you haven’t tried it yet, the cinnamon or lemon basils are a really great change of pace.

We continue to have blueberries this week, although supplies are dwindling!

Once again, thanks so much for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!

John and Tallahassee


Coming Events

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!

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Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville :  "Bits and Bites" August 9, 2014


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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:

I worked on this Newsletter most of yesterday and just finished it this morning! I hope this finds you all well and enjoying the weekend with family and/or friends! I am back and “chatty” as ever since I haven’t really written a Newsletter in a couple of weeks! There is news about upcoming Group Buys that promise to be beneficial for all and some ideas for Market Classes that are in the works. I have lots of information to share, but first read the….

Important Reminders, Other Matters and Pertinent Information

Market will close at 9:00pm Sunday for the Crossfit Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!

Azure Standard

Order Deadline for this month is Tuesday, July 15th at 6:00pm


Please share this information with friends and family to ensure that we will all have this great resource available to us!

Here’s the scoop:

Azure Standard Ordering
Azure Standard Order Deadline: Tuesday, August 12th at 6:00pm
Azure Standard Pickup Date: Tuesday, August 19th at 2:30pm
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA
Drop #: 796431
Drop Name: Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville
Drop Coordinator: Maryanne Vaeth
Contact Information: Email Drop Coordinator
Phone: 404-432-4337

This Group on Facebook will keep you up to date on the “happenings” with this service!

Azure Standard Lawrenceville Drop Information: My Azure Standard Drop Lawrenceville


I want to check out Azure Standard.

A Few Volunteers Still Needed

If you are interested in helping out at the Markets, please contact Market Volunteer Coordinator, Chance Claar-Pressley. Thank you Chance! You can email Chance at chancita@gmail.com .

“Thank You” to Marie Wheeler and Kathy Barnes, who ran the Lilburn Market on Thursday while I was off being a ‘Lady of Leisure’, (not) attending a Market sponsored event at the Hamilton Mill Market location. (More about that later!) Also thank you to Chuck Wheeler and Keb Barnes who made sure everything got packed up and loaded into vehicles! Kathy Barnes also helped with the packaging of Members’ meat orders and the setup of the Crossfit Market on Tuesday!

Sarah Rockey volunteered at the Hamilton Mill Market, as usual on Wednesday and I am eternally grateful for her great help. It was HOT, but Sarah never missed a beat getting all of the Market wares into the Market area with little or no assistance from yours truly. Further restrictions on lifting have rendered me utterly useless in toting everything in and out! Thanks, Sarah!

Susan Martinson, a Market Member and All Saints Lutheran Church Member is also helping us a Market, setting up the Market display table as well as selling Organic, Free Trade Coffees and Teas. Do try the French Roast 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. The Congregation and Pastor Stover have been wonderful friends to the Market and are very supportive of our efforts! Let’s return the favor!

If you have a couple of hours to spare between 10:00am and Noon on Tuesday, please consider volunteering at the Crossfit O-Zone Lawrenceville Market. This is prep and setup for the Tuesday Market as well as packaging meat orders for all Markets. Please contact Maryanne at 404-432-4337.

Market Growth


Over the past several months Markets have declined. I suspect that this was due to summer vacations and traditional Farmers’ Markets being open. As I have explained, there are minimums that must be met for the Farmers in order to make it worth their while to participate in our Markets. Also, the Market totals must meet a minimum that will allow me to pay for gas, ice, paper, ink and miscellaneous expenses for each Market – my time is totally volunteer, but I do need to meet expenses. I have advertised the Market on Local Grown, Got Milk, Georgia Organics and on other websites. Unfortunately, the budget does not allow for paid advertising – I truly believe the best way to spread the news is “word of mouth”.

Last week, I sent out a challenge to the Members at the Hamilton Mill Market and they came through with flying colors! (Thank you Hamilton Mill Members!) This week, I am issuing a challenge to all Members in all three Markets!
The challenge is this: Email 5 friends and write a short note in your email telling them WHY you like shopping with Heirloom Living Market and include your Market link in your email.


crossfitozone.locallygrown.net
hamiltonmill.locallygrown.net
lilburn.locallygrown.net


In addition, bring 1 friend or neighbor to Market with you. They can check out products on the Farmers’ Sale Table and the Market Display Table which will give them a fair idea of what is available! Plus they will get to meet some great folks!

and now for the news…

Ok, go take a break, get your favorite beverage and let’s get to “the rest of the story”. (I grew up listening to Paul Harvey — ask me at Market if you are too young to remember him!)


Farmer Updates


Farmer Ricky Brown of Back River Farm is offering Cantaloupes, (If you missed these last week, grab one while they are still available — so tasty!) Red Cherry Tomatoes and Sun Gold Cherry Tomatoes (these are sweet and really good), Okra (admittedly not a fav of mine, but many have said it is tender and delicious), and Butternut Squash.


Cedar Seeder I am really stuck on the Micro (Veggie) Wraps! These handmade, fresh powerhouse goodies are full of 11 super Mircrogreens deliciously surrounded by either Rice Paper or Nori wraps! 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! Ready to be snipped and added to smoothies, salads or your favorite juice!

Doug of Doug’s Garden is offering: Whole Garlic, Carrots, Malabar Spinach and a combo of Tomatoes and Herbs (with recipe) for making delicious spaghetti sauce. (I got this last week and oh man — great deal, great sauce!) In addition, he has 3 different Produce Boxes to choose from: Basic Seasonal Box, Herb Lovers Box, Root Lovers Box and the new Tomato Lovers Box!


Miss Vicky of Fry Farm is offering: Eggplant both the “Little Finger” and “Violette de Florence”, ‘Italian Torpedo’ Onions, Shallots, Cherry Tomatoes and some really adorable ‘Gold Nugget’ Squash. They look like miniature pumpkins and although I don’t have any recipes yet, I will see what yummy ideas Miss Vicky has and check with “She Who Cooks”! So go ahead and order if you are adventurous; recipes will be available at Market! (For sure I am getting a couple…just because they are so cute) – a good recipe, is a bonus!


Roger and Reggie Ramos of Grow With The Flow are offering: Arugula, ‘Provider’ Beans, ‘Ripbor’ Kale, Red Potatoes, ‘New Zealand’ Spinach and Tomatoes at the Lilburn Market only.


The Veggie Patch is providing a good selection of wonderful, fresh Summer veggie offerings and have fresh Herbs listed as well! 3 types of Basil, Chives, Mint, Oregano,2 kinds of Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme and Medicinal Herbs Chamomile and Lavender. Veggies include: Arugula, French Green Beans, Bunching Onions, Heirloom Pole Beans, Purple Beans, Yellow Beans, several types of Kale, Mizuna, a plethora of sweet, hot, and ‘my-mouth-is-on-fire’ peppers, Squash, Tatsoi, Tomatoes plus a BULK BUY of Canning Tomatoes, Zucchini and a Veggie Box.


Be sure and check out the wonderful meat selections available from B&G Farms. From Pork Tenderloin, (which is delicious marinated and grilled) to the many varieties of Sausage, Pork Chops and Longaniza (hot dogs), to any cut of Beef you want, Lynda has us covered! And Chicken too! Try Chicken Wings on the grill! (Note to Bone Broth Makers: Chicken Feet will be available in 2 weeks! Get your Necks and Backs this week while they are on sale; keep them in the freezer until you get your Chicken Feet – what a combo for great Chicken Bone Broth!)


David and Shalley Carrell of Carrell Farms are at our Markets as well as most of the popular Traditional Farmers’ Markets around the area! 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! This week I am going to try the Tallow Foot Butter which has Peppermint Essential Oil in it. Summer and sandals have roughened up these old feet, so I am looking forward to spoiling myself with this!


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


My Daily Bread Bruce and Dabrielle are offering lots of goodies! From Challah to German Rye, Chocolate Zucchini Bread to Cookies, Dabrielle’s Organic, Fresh Baked Goods are sure to please. Sadly we have come to the end of the Blackberry and Blueberry Harvest; I hope that you were able to stock some in your freezer for the months ahead! I do have some good news – Raspberries The second harvest started coming in last week. If the rain this weekend doesn’t do them in – we will have some on the Farmers’ Sale Table at Market! Please remember that in order for them to deliver from their wonderful Bakery and Farm located in Cleveland, GA, we must meet a minimum, so be sure and get your items ordered today!


Marie Wheeler of Bakery on Brooks is experimenting again, much to the delight of her husband and of course her other ‘favorite tester’ (that would be me!). This week, she perfected Gluten Free Biscuits and guess who made Sausage Gravy? (again, that would be me!) (Hot Sausage from B & G Farms, Milk from Cedar Rock Dairy and Gluten Free Biscuits from Bakery on Brooks) I have not enjoyed that dish for 2 years of being Gluten Free! What a wonderful treat! They will be on the Farmers’ Sale Table this week at Market. While My Daily Bread makes an amazing Gluten Free Brownie, it is not ‘legal’ for Celiac patients; Marie now is offering Brownies that Celiac and folks who can absolutely no trace of wheat in their diet will enjoy! She has a totally Gluten Free Kitchen. Brownies will also be on the Farmers’ Sale Table this week at the Markets!


Jay and Patti of Dances With Bees have Honey offerings as well as some other great products! The Candles are made of pure beeswax and the Lady Bug is as cute as it can be! I love the rolled beeswax candles also. Patti makes some awesome Personal Care products as well!


Jay has managed to slip a couple of new products in his offerings that I have not tried yet; however, because I am SO intrigued and because I really, really like the flavor of Chipotle, I will be ordering the BBQ Honey and definitely be grilling some wings or a tenderloin. Sounds just about perfect to me! He also has added Sourwood Honey; that should be an interesting Honey! My favorite by far however, is the Gallberry and if you haven’t tried it, I strongly suggest doing so. (An Aside: I tried this Honey last year, simply because I was intrigued by the name – that served me very well indeed! It is excellent!)


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!


Going forward all Markets will have a Jar Check In Sheet that must be marked when you return your jars each week. This is to relieve the headaches of jar inventories. This week there will also be a space to indicate how many jars you brought initially and how many jars you are returning to the Market. Admittedly, it’s a pain and an extra step, but humor me, please. I love the jars but they can make me crazy and grumpy!


I get it if you think that Sam should be able to keep track of your jars – however, when you consider the fact that for our Markets alone he handles over 150 jars a week, add two other Locally Grown Markets PLUS his Markets south of Atlanta, PLUS the milk drops that he handles every week – the number of jars that are handled are well over 1100!


Sam doesn’t always pull the jars himself, so if some of our jars have gotten into the incorrect Market inventory, things get a little confusing! A “oops” here and there is totally understandable! I so appreciate the Jar Program, as I believe that milk stays fresher longer and has a “cleaner taste” when it is bottled in glass. I handled a small Glass Jar system and trust me it is labor intensive. My hat goes off to Sam for providing this service!


Remember, you need 3 sets of jars to keep things flowing smoothly. If you order 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)!

Raw Milk Jar System
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!


Lizzie’s Pantry provides some wonderful products from Montana Wheat! She also offers a Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Georgia Farmer.


Blue Moon Creamery, the Goat Cheese Artisan is re-evaluating his participation in all of his Markets and I do not know at this point if he will be returning. I am searching for another source for Goat Cheese. Any suggestions?


Kathy Barnes 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 products that are all hand made with love!


Monique from Mo’s Tats and Stitches has some tatted earrings at every Market. These are lovely and so delicate looking, it is hard to believe that she can make these with her own two hands. Intricate designs and beautiful colors!


Group Buys in the Works


Recently I met a retired Naturopathic Physician at the Hamilton Mill Market. He told me about an Amish Farmer from Indiana from whom he routinely gets raw cream, raw butter, cottage cheese and other raw milk items. The Farmer currently delivers to the Atlanta area once a month. I am in the process of discussing adding our Market to his delivery schedule. I am hopeful that I will have a hand out and sign up sheet this week at all Markets. Dr. Ruben also told me about an excellent Dairy Farmer/Raw Cheese Producer and I am following up on that great bit of information and will disseminate it as soon as it is available.


This week we will have sign up sheets for Green Pasture Fermented Cod Liver Oil and High Vitamin Butter Oil. To get a discount, we must have a minimum of 12 bottles of products ordered. Some of you already order this product and are familiar with the great benefits of vitamin D and getting this vital nutrient from fermented Cod Liver Oil. For those of you who have not tried this product, please check out their website and become informed. Green Pasture.


… this and that …


Thursday I missed the Lilburn Market – well, actually, I was there to help setup, but then left before Market began, leaving it in the capable hands of Marie Wheeler and Kathy Barnes. I attended an event out at the Hamilton Mill Market location. This was a mini-seminar given by Dr. Karen Jacobs, a veterinarian who uses natural practices and is mobile. Although she is based in Monroe, she will travel to evaluate and treat your pets! (She is LOCAL, so let’s support her!) Look for more information in the next Newsletter! There were few people in attendance, so it became a discussion format and issues were addressed for the pets of those attending. I hope to schedule Dr. Jacobs for another mini-seminar at another location very soon.


The Black Lab has decided that he has an affinity for Tomatoes! He has stolen and eaten 2 that he took from the counter – and I was home when he grabbed them! Oh, the joy of sharing a home with him! Marie’s ‘grand dog’, might have him beat tho’, Cantaloupe seems to be the favorite at their home!


I wish you all a happy day and a wonderful week!


Thank you for taking the time to read this long missive…

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

Please “Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!

Market will close at 9:00pm Sunday for the Crossfit Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!



Order now since you are just a click way!

Happy shopping!

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Take me to the Crossfit Market

Take me to the Hamilton Mill Market




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Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill:  "Bits and Bites" August 9, 2014


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Greetings Lilburn, Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Market Folks:

I worked on this Newsletter most of yesterday and just finished it this morning! I hope this finds you all well and enjoying the weekend with family and/or friends! I am back and “chatty” as ever since I haven’t really written a Newsletter in a couple of weeks! There is news about upcoming Group Buys that promise to be beneficial for all and some ideas for Market Classes that are in the works. I have lots of information to share, but first read the….

Important Reminders, Other Matters and Pertinent Information

Market will close at 9:00pm Sunday for the Crossfit Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!

Azure Standard

Order Deadline for this month is Tuesday, July 15th at 6:00pm


Please share this information with friends and family to ensure that we will all have this great resource available to us!

Here’s the scoop:

Azure Standard Ordering
Azure Standard Order Deadline: Tuesday, August 12th at 6:00pm
Azure Standard Pickup Date: Tuesday, August 19th at 2:30pm
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA
Drop #: 796431
Drop Name: Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville
Drop Coordinator: Maryanne Vaeth
Contact Information: Email Drop Coordinator
Phone: 404-432-4337

This Group on Facebook will keep you up to date on the “happenings” with this service!

Azure Standard Lawrenceville Drop Information: My Azure Standard Drop Lawrenceville


I want to check out Azure Standard.

A Few Volunteers Still Needed

If you are interested in helping out at the Markets, please contact Market Volunteer Coordinator, Chance Claar-Pressley. Thank you Chance! You can email Chance at chancita@gmail.com .

“Thank You” to Marie Wheeler and Kathy Barnes, who ran the Lilburn Market on Thursday while I was off being a ‘Lady of Leisure’, (not) attending a Market sponsored event at the Hamilton Mill Market location. (More about that later!) Also thank you to Chuck Wheeler and Keb Barnes who made sure everything got packed up and loaded into vehicles! Kathy Barnes also helped with the packaging of Members’ meat orders and the setup of the Crossfit Market on Tuesday!

Sarah Rockey volunteered at the Hamilton Mill Market, as usual on Wednesday and I am eternally grateful for her great help. It was HOT, but Sarah never missed a beat getting all of the Market wares into the Market area with little or no assistance from yours truly. Further restrictions on lifting have rendered me utterly useless in toting everything in and out! Thanks, Sarah!

Susan Martinson, a Market Member and All Saints Lutheran Church Member is also helping us a Market, setting up the Market display table as well as selling Organic, Free Trade Coffees and Teas. Do try the French Roast 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. The Congregation and Pastor Stover have been wonderful friends to the Market and are very supportive of our efforts! Let’s return the favor!

If you have a couple of hours to spare between 10:00am and Noon on Tuesday, please consider volunteering at the Crossfit O-Zone Lawrenceville Market. This is prep and setup for the Tuesday Market as well as packaging meat orders for all Markets. Please contact Maryanne at 404-432-4337.

Market Growth


Over the past several months Markets have declined. I suspect that this was due to summer vacations and traditional Farmers’ Markets being open. As I have explained, there are minimums that must be met for the Farmers in order to make it worth their while to participate in our Markets. Also, the Market totals must meet a minimum that will allow me to pay for gas, ice, paper, ink and miscellaneous expenses for each Market – my time is totally volunteer, but I do need to meet expenses. I have advertised the Market on Local Grown, Got Milk, Georgia Organics and on other websites. Unfortunately, the budget does not allow for paid advertising – I truly believe the best way to spread the news is “word of mouth”.

Last week, I sent out a challenge to the Members at the Hamilton Mill Market and they came through with flying colors! (Thank you Hamilton Mill Members!) This week, I am issuing a challenge to all Members in all three Markets!
The challenge is this: Email 5 friends and write a short note in your email telling them WHY you like shopping with Heirloom Living Market and include your Market link in your email.


crossfitozone.locallygrown.net
hamiltonmill.locallygrown.net
lilburn.locallygrown.net


In addition, bring 1 friend or neighbor to Market with you. They can check out products on the Farmers’ Sale Table and the Market Display Table which will give them a fair idea of what is available! Plus they will get to meet some great folks!

and now for the news…

Ok, go take a break, get your favorite beverage and let’s get to “the rest of the story”. (I grew up listening to Paul Harvey — ask me at Market if you are too young to remember him!)


Farmer Updates


Farmer Ricky Brown of Back River Farm is offering Cantaloupes, (If you missed these last week, grab one while they are still available — so tasty!) Red Cherry Tomatoes and Sun Gold Cherry Tomatoes (these are sweet and really good), Okra (admittedly not a fav of mine, but many have said it is tender and delicious), and Butternut Squash.


Cedar Seeder I am really stuck on the Micro (Veggie) Wraps! These handmade, fresh powerhouse goodies are full of 11 super Mircrogreens deliciously surrounded by either Rice Paper or Nori wraps! 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! Ready to be snipped and added to smoothies, salads or your favorite juice!

Doug of Doug’s Garden is offering: Whole Garlic, Carrots, Malabar Spinach and a combo of Tomatoes and Herbs (with recipe) for making delicious spaghetti sauce. (I got this last week and oh man — great deal, great sauce!) In addition, he has 3 different Produce Boxes to choose from: Basic Seasonal Box, Herb Lovers Box, Root Lovers Box and the new Tomato Lovers Box!


Miss Vicky of Fry Farm is offering: Eggplant both the “Little Finger” and “Violette de Florence”, ‘Italian Torpedo’ Onions, Shallots, Cherry Tomatoes and some really adorable ‘Gold Nugget’ Squash. They look like miniature pumpkins and although I don’t have any recipes yet, I will see what yummy ideas Miss Vicky has and check with “She Who Cooks”! So go ahead and order if you are adventurous; recipes will be available at Market! (For sure I am getting a couple…just because they are so cute) – a good recipe, is a bonus!


Roger and Reggie Ramos of Grow With The Flow are offering: Arugula, ‘Provider’ Beans, ‘Ripbor’ Kale, Red Potatoes, ‘New Zealand’ Spinach and Tomatoes at the Lilburn Market only.


The Veggie Patch is providing a good selection of wonderful, fresh Summer veggie offerings and have fresh Herbs listed as well! 3 types of Basil, Chives, Mint, Oregano,2 kinds of Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme and Medicinal Herbs Chamomile and Lavender. Veggies include: Arugula, French Green Beans, Bunching Onions, Heirloom Pole Beans, Purple Beans, Yellow Beans, several types of Kale, Mizuna, a plethora of sweet, hot, and ‘my-mouth-is-on-fire’ peppers, Squash, Tatsoi, Tomatoes plus a BULK BUY of Canning Tomatoes, Zucchini and a Veggie Box.


Be sure and check out the wonderful meat selections available from B&G Farms. From Pork Tenderloin, (which is delicious marinated and grilled) to the many varieties of Sausage, Pork Chops and Longaniza (hot dogs), to any cut of Beef you want, Lynda has us covered! And Chicken too! Try Chicken Wings on the grill! (Note to Bone Broth Makers: Chicken Feet will be available in 2 weeks! Get your Necks and Backs this week while they are on sale; keep them in the freezer until you get your Chicken Feet – what a combo for great Chicken Bone Broth!)


David and Shalley Carrell of Carrell Farms are at our Markets as well as most of the popular Traditional Farmers’ Markets around the area! 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! This week I am going to try the Tallow Foot Butter which has Peppermint Essential Oil in it. Summer and sandals have roughened up these old feet, so I am looking forward to spoiling myself with this!


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


My Daily Bread Bruce and Dabrielle are offering lots of goodies! From Challah to German Rye, Chocolate Zucchini Bread to Cookies, Dabrielle’s Organic, Fresh Baked Goods are sure to please. Sadly we have come to the end of the Blackberry and Blueberry Harvest; I hope that you were able to stock some in your freezer for the months ahead! I do have some good news – Raspberries The second harvest started coming in last week. If the rain this weekend doesn’t do them in – we will have some on the Farmers’ Sale Table at Market! Please remember that in order for them to deliver from their wonderful Bakery and Farm located in Cleveland, GA, we must meet a minimum, so be sure and get your items ordered today!


Marie Wheeler of Bakery on Brooks is experimenting again, much to the delight of her husband and of course her other ‘favorite tester’ (that would be me!). This week, she perfected Gluten Free Biscuits and guess who made Sausage Gravy? (again, that would be me!) (Hot Sausage from B & G Farms, Milk from Cedar Rock Dairy and Gluten Free Biscuits from Bakery on Brooks) I have not enjoyed that dish for 2 years of being Gluten Free! What a wonderful treat! They will be on the Farmers’ Sale Table this week at Market. While My Daily Bread makes an amazing Gluten Free Brownie, it is not ‘legal’ for Celiac patients; Marie now is offering Brownies that Celiac and folks who can absolutely no trace of wheat in their diet will enjoy! She has a totally Gluten Free Kitchen. Brownies will also be on the Farmers’ Sale Table this week at the Markets!


Jay and Patti of Dances With Bees have Honey offerings as well as some other great products! The Candles are made of pure beeswax and the Lady Bug is as cute as it can be! I love the rolled beeswax candles also. Patti makes some awesome Personal Care products as well!


Jay has managed to slip a couple of new products in his offerings that I have not tried yet; however, because I am SO intrigued and because I really, really like the flavor of Chipotle, I will be ordering the BBQ Honey and definitely be grilling some wings or a tenderloin. Sounds just about perfect to me! He also has added Sourwood Honey; that should be an interesting Honey! My favorite by far however, is the Gallberry and if you haven’t tried it, I strongly suggest doing so. (An Aside: I tried this Honey last year, simply because I was intrigued by the name – that served me very well indeed! It is excellent!)


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!


Going forward all Markets will have a Jar Check In Sheet that must be marked when you return your jars each week. This is to relieve the headaches of jar inventories. This week there will also be a space to indicate how many jars you brought initially and how many jars you are returning to the Market. Admittedly, it’s a pain and an extra step, but humor me, please. I love the jars but they can make me crazy and grumpy!


I get it if you think that Sam should be able to keep track of your jars – however, when you consider the fact that for our Markets alone he handles over 150 jars a week, add two other Locally Grown Markets PLUS his Markets south of Atlanta, PLUS the milk drops that he handles every week – the number of jars that are handled are well over 1100!


Sam doesn’t always pull the jars himself, so if some of our jars have gotten into the incorrect Market inventory, things get a little confusing! A “oops” here and there is totally understandable! I so appreciate the Jar Program, as I believe that milk stays fresher longer and has a “cleaner taste” when it is bottled in glass. I handled a small Glass Jar system and trust me it is labor intensive. My hat goes off to Sam for providing this service!


Remember, you need 3 sets of jars to keep things flowing smoothly. If you order 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)!

Raw Milk Jar System
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!


Lizzie’s Pantry provides some wonderful products from Montana Wheat! She also offers a Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Georgia Farmer.


Blue Moon Creamery, the Goat Cheese Artisan is re-evaluating his participation in all of his Markets and I do not know at this point if he will be returning. I am searching for another source for Goat Cheese. Any suggestions?


Kathy Barnes 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 products that are all hand made with love!


Monique from Mo’s Tats and Stitches has some tatted earrings at every Market. These are lovely and so delicate looking, it is hard to believe that she can make these with her own two hands. Intricate designs and beautiful colors!


Group Buys in the Works


Recently I met a retired Naturopathic Physician at the Hamilton Mill Market. He told me about an Amish Farmer from Indiana from whom he routinely gets raw cream, raw butter, cottage cheese and other raw milk items. The Farmer currently delivers to the Atlanta area once a month. I am in the process of discussing adding our Market to his delivery schedule. I am hopeful that I will have a hand out and sign up sheet this week at all Markets. Dr. Ruben also told me about an excellent Dairy Farmer/Raw Cheese Producer and I am following up on that great bit of information and will disseminate it as soon as it is available.


This week we will have sign up sheets for Green Pasture Fermented Cod Liver Oil and High Vitamin Butter Oil. To get a discount, we must have a minimum of 12 bottles of products ordered. Some of you already order this product and are familiar with the great benefits of vitamin D and getting this vital nutrient from fermented Cod Liver Oil. For those of you who have not tried this product, please check out their website and become informed. Green Pasture.


… this and that …


Thursday I missed the Lilburn Market – well, actually, I was there to help setup, but then left before Market began, leaving it in the capable hands of Marie Wheeler and Kathy Barnes. I attended an event out at the Hamilton Mill Market location. This was a mini-seminar given by Dr. Karen Jacobs, a veterinarian who uses natural practices and is mobile. Although she is based in Monroe, she will travel to evaluate and treat your pets! (She is LOCAL, so let’s support her!) Look for more information in the next Newsletter! There were few people in attendance, so it became a discussion format and issues were addressed for the pets of those attending. I hope to schedule Dr. Jacobs for another mini-seminar at another location very soon.


The Black Lab has decided that he has an affinity for Tomatoes! He has stolen and eaten 2 that he took from the counter – and I was home when he grabbed them! Oh, the joy of sharing a home with him! Marie’s ‘grand dog’, might have him beat tho’, Cantaloupe seems to be the favorite at their home!


I wish you all a happy day and a wonderful week!


Thank you for taking the time to read this long missive…

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

Please “Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!

Market will close at 9:00pm Sunday for the Crossfit Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!



Order now since you are just a click way!

Happy shopping!

Take me to the Lilburn Market
.
Take me to the Crossfit Market

Take me to the Hamilton Mill Market




BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!