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Champaign, OH:  Summer Nights


Summer loving had me a blast ohh yeah
Summer loving happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be

(Grease – Summer Nights)

So, it’s that time, again…the time to announce this week’s Market Love playlist winner of the customer drawing!!

Summer Nights is just the most perfect summer song to announce the winner, to make you want to sing, to dance, to twirl all around!!

The summer, for me, was right before my freshman year in high school. I had taken a job as a summer nanny, to a family of four children, at their summer house up at Lake Erie.

It was the perfect summer solution. Cool house, on the sandy dune of the lake, I only had to watch the kids during the daytime hours, I was free to roam with the other nanny/baby sitters, that summer, in the evenings and nights.

The movie, Grease, had just come out. We spent our money on the movie, the album, and spent many evenings listening to the whole soundtrack.

We each had our own hopes of summer loves and this movie fed into the hopes and fun. We all wanted a Danny to our Sandy. We built summer friendships, bid each other goodbye once the end of August hit, and we went back to begin our lives in the fall. But, the fun of that summer remains a fun memory.

So fun, so innocent, and so perfect to usher in the next playlist winner!

This week’s winner is….JoAnn Staten!!

Thank you, everyone, for all of the positive feedback on the fun of the Market Love playlist. Another winner will happen, next week!!

Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam

Old99Farm Market:  Old 99 Farm, week of June15 2014


Late reminder for tomorrow’s market day here at the farm. Yes I do have strawberries, not too many but will be selling on first come basis.

Regret to say I have decided to cancel the Strawberry Solstice potluck scheduled for this sunday. I have been mentioning it in each weekly newsletter for a month but now I must be realistic; between my slightly broken hand and Cami’s leg, we’re not really up for the preparations.
I know a couple of families were looking forward to coming, but I can arrange something else later in the summer or early fall.

Lots of chard, beets beet tops, lettuce, rhubarb, eggs, and more.

Anyone interested in a half or quarter beef? I noticed today that a couple of steers look quite plump.

Healthy Eating,
Ian and Camelia

Martin's Farmstand:  Strawberries


The first picking for u-pick strawberries starts at 7 AM Saturday June 21. There is a lot of red berries in the field today (wednesday) already so the picking should be real good by Saturday. We also are starting now to pick for the stand. The peak season will be next week and the following week.

The fields are located behind our stand at 11 Needham Road, Potsdam.

Our picking hours are 7-11 am and 2-6 pm or until the field is picked. We start back over the field every Monday at 7 am, Wednesday at 2pm (no morning picking Wednesday)and Saturday at 7 am. We are open on the inbetween days if we have not finished the patch the day before. These picking days repeat every week.
U-pick price is $1.30 per lb. Please bring your own containers. We weigh your containers when you come and then again after you are finished.
We also have picked berries on the stand as the supply lasts for $3.75 a quart. If you take 10 or more they are $3.00 a quart on days that strawberries are abundant.
I also offer share picking, you take one home for each two you pick for us. Daniel

Dothan, Alabama:  STOCK UP FOR 4th of JULY...LOCAL TASTES BETTER!




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

FRIDAY, 4TH OF JULY
Dothan Nurseries & Market At Dothan will be closed July 4th in observance of the  Independence Day holiday. Online Ordering will resume Saturday, July 5th.
STOCK UP NOW for your July 4th BBQ’s, picnics, beach & lake trips. Wishing you and your family a very safe and happy holiday!

LOCAL TASTES BETTER
“Local food tastes better. Farmers harvest it in season, when it’s at its peak and allowed to ripen on the vine. Local food doesn’t have to be harvested well before it’s ready to eat to compensate for shipping time. Smaller farms tend to rotate their crops, grow a variety of produce. Variation protects biodiversity & is better for soil.” P. Allen Smith

MARY’S PEEPS
Check out new products: Blueberry Pie filling, Blueberry Pepper Jelly & Wildflower honey…great summer treats!

SHELLEY STYLE CATERING
Now offering Marinated Vegetable Salad…perfect picnic side!

NEW COOP PRODUCTS..
Salt Cured Bacon, Kathy’s KLUCKERS
Mizuna Greens, Tatsoi & Daikons, Greens of Pronto…
Egg $pecial…packaged in 18’s for your 4th of July picnics & BBQs
Crookneck Squash, Todd’s Farm – Chemical Free…
Farm Raised Pharaoh Quail and
Purple Majesty Heirloom Potatoes, Russell Farms.
Coming Soon…OKRA!

EARLY SNEAK PEEK: some of the produce in next week’s COOP Bags could be…New Potatos, Onions, Squash, Tomatoes, Fresh Blackberries
Coming Soon…OKRA, CARROTS
http://marketatdothan.locallygrown.net/market/index/62630

Have you “LIKED” & “SHARED” Farmers Daughters COOP Facebook page? Great info…www.Facebook.com/FarmersDaughtersCOOP

Farm to Table Recipes

BACON CHEDDAR DEVILED EGGS
Servings: 24
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Category: Side Dish
“These deviled eggs include bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Better than your ordinary deviled eggs.”" – Author
Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
    1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons finely shredded Cheddar cheese (Substitute CHILLVILLE PIMENTO CHEESE!)
    *1 tablespoon mustard
    Notes / Directions
    1. Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. To cool more quickly, rinse eggs under cold running water.

2. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Alternatively, wrap bacon in paper towels and cook in the microwave for about 1 minute per slice. Crumble and set aside.

3. Peel the hard-cooked eggs, and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks to a small bowl. Mash egg yolks with mayonnaise, crumbled bacon and cheese. Stir in mustard. Fill egg white halves with the yolk mixture and refrigerate until serving.

  • Ingredients available on Market Page
    http://marketatdothan.locallygrown.net/market

The Cumming Harvest - Closed:  Newsletter - June 18, 2014


Market News

The market is open and ready for you to place orders online. You may pay here or when you pick up with either cash, check or a credit card. A 3% convenience fee is added to all credit card payments.

SUMMER VEGGIES ARE HERE Look online for tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini and squash!

Insect Repellent

Southern Essentials has Insect Repellent listed online or you can make your own.

The mosquitoes are here! I personally use essential oils and have found them very effective.
Essential Oils that bugs don’t like are: Citronella, Clove, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Cedar, Lavender,and Mint.

You can find all these oils from Southern Essentials on the market website!

Here’s a great article about how to make your own homemade bug spray and why you should avoid commercial insect repellent. http://wellnessmama.com/2565/homemade-natural-bug-spray-recipes-that-work/

Group Buy

GROUP BUY – Last Week to order
Gelatin – Collagen Hydrolysate (beef kosher) Unflavored
I’m continuing to offer the group buy orders for Gelatin. You will find it listed under the “Group Buy” category so you can order it along with your normal order.
This item comes from Great Lakes Gelatin and is only shipped in boxes of 12. The order will be placed once we reach that minimum. Cold water Soluble for use in cold beverages or recipes.
Hydrolyzed Collagen is the unique combination of amino acids in concentrated levels that promotes rapid re-production of blood cells for healing and conditioning over other proteins especially for bone and joint health care. This low molecular weight protein is easily digested for healthy enrichment in minutes after ingestion. It will not congeal because it has been hydrolyzed for quick assimilation and improved hydration to the connective tissue. Collagen is important to nitrogen balance, now considered an anti-aging product as it supports age related cartilage damage, and collagen loss. This gelatin comes from all grass fed, hormone free, pesticide free and antibiotic free cows.

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!

South Cumberland Food Hub:  Open For Orders


Good morning from the South Cumberland Food Hub. We still have cherries this week, and squashes, zucchini and cucumbers in addition to our other weekly items. Be sure to browse the complete list here:
Click here to go directly to the Rootedhere Locally Grown Market Page

Thank you for supporting your local farmers!
Have a wonderful day :-)
Risa

Middle Tennessee Locally Grown:  Just a Few Hours Left to Order!


Please remember to place your market order very soon. This week’s market will close for ordering at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Wed), for delivery fresh from local farms on Thursday. Don’t forget all our yummy vegetables, eggs, creamline milk, and new perennial plants & hanging baskets!

Pickup will be at Square Books, 113 E. Main St, Manchester, from 3:00-4:30 on Thursday. Please e-mail me or call (931) 273-9708 if you would prefer to pick up on Friday morning between 10 am and 1 pm.

Thanks for your orders last week! Please encourage your local friends and family to shop with us and support local farmers!

Here is the complete list for this week. See you on Thursday!

~ Linda

How to contact us:
On Facebook
By e-mail
By phone: (931) 273-9708
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.

Farm Where Life is Good:  CSA Produce Subscription Distribution -- Week 25


Your box for Week 25

Farm Where Life is Good

Produce Subscription (Week 25)

Rain is the topic of the week. Two inches here, two inches there, a wee bit of wind to wash it all down!

Your boxes will be in their respective drop site locations by 9am Wednesday. (Dropsite Location Details) Find the box with your name and have at it!

If you have any questions, please call Roger on his delivery phone 626 488 5437 (if before 10a) and the farm phone 715 426 7582 (if after 10am).

Salads are on the menu in your boxes this week!

Leeks It’s so hot, how about leeks on the grill— low heat and slow cooked to caramelize and sweeten.

Broccoli Pair this with your leeks on the grill. Amazing!

Mesclun Quite a pile, but the heat will take it if we don’t. Pop a handful in a Tupperware w/ some chopped radish/turnips for a satisfying lunch.

Lettuce A triple bunch of different baby romaines— see which one you like best.

Boc choi, baby Well, actually probably could consider these teenagers, but still that lovely mild mustard flavor and crisp crunch.

Kale (Red Russian) Another teenager, but heartier for a nice lentil and kale stew or kale w/ sesame, ginger and garlic braising. Oooo, I am hungry again!

Potatoes, Purple majesty That’s it for the storage potatoes; “new” potatoes coming soon. Mmmmm, can’t wait.

Radish, red salad and Turnip, white salad Add the crunch to your salads and the greens to your smoothies or soups.

Chives A different, smaller variety with a more subtle flavor— a nice addition to a savory salad dressing.

(One of these days I will get these photos all the correct size!!! Webmaster I am NOT.)

Recipes for your consideration

Here’s a quick link to a food blog and some quick tips on making sandwich wraps. (A good general recipe blog too.)


A quick and satisfying presentation with tofu (gasp!).¬

Herb-crusted Tofu

1 (8 ounce) package extra firm tofu (Wildwood really is the best!)
2 tablespoons Spike brand herb seasoning mix (it’s a good one to have around)
1 (16 ounce) package Japanese panko breadcrumbs

Drain tofu well (if using a softer tofu, wrap in towel/papertowels and “press” with a heavy plate/cutting board/etc. to extract some liquid and firm up). Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut tofu into 1/4 inch slices/slabs/triangles.

In mixing bowl, combine Spike seasoning with Panko crumbs.

Dredge each slice of tofu into Panko mixture , coating both sides.

Place tofu onto lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees. Flipping over after cooking for 15 minute. (Alternatively, lightly oil pan with olive oil, heat to medium-high and pan-fry tofu slabs to golden brown and crispy.)

From: Food.com


Herb-crusted tofu with crispy baked leeks alongside mashed potatoes and kale sautéed with garlic. What a pairing!¬

Crispy Leeks

3-4 small leeks, white and light green parts only
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Cut leek in half lengthwise, then cut each piece in half crosswise. Cut each quarter into long, thin strips. Rinse the strips in hot water and pat dry.

Toss in a medium bowl with 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle flour, paprika, garlic powder and salt over the leeks; toss well to combine. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet.

Bake, stirring once or twice, until the leeks are crispy and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand on the baking sheet until serving.

Adapted from: EatingWell Magazine

Everyone feel free to add your favorite recipes to the website.

For Your Reading Pleasure

From back cover: “Author Barbara Kingsolver and her family abandoned the industrial-food pipeline to live a rural life—vowing that, for one year, they’d only buy food raised in their own neighborhood, grow it themselves, or learn to live without it. Part memoir, part journalistic investigation, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle is an enthralling narrative that will open your eyes in a hundred new ways to an old truth: You are what you eat.”

I have mentioned this book before, each season, but must plug it once again. Ms. Kingsolver writes so very well, the topic is well viewed from many angles thru her prose (and that of her husband and daughter) and the issues are eye-opening for all. It changed how I view and approach my interaction with the land and my food— it helped shape my goals in this arena. Someday…

Farm News

Rog is back in slow-motion action. If you see him lift a box this week during delivery, give him a swift rap on the knuckles and tell him to put it down! No lifting for 6wks. But lift a hand in greeting to John Mayaya who is helping out on the farm this season and with deliveries these next few weeks.

My dad is visiting this week from sunny California (notice he chooses sunny summer Wisconsin to visit! He’s no dummy.) He received the royal farm tour, pictured here being wowed by the greenhouse melon transplants! (That’s a Norwegian “wow!” look.)

The beans are poking up thru the warm soil. The peas are officially all eaten by the deer. The spring greens have now all bolted or been harvested. And the melons are sitting on the edge of their seats waiting for the soil to dry out enough to get transplanted! More lettuce and broccoli are in the pipeline. Pumpkins and winter squash are starting out their lives in the basement. Little baby fennel root just poked its green fronds up out of the soil. The perpetual spring/summer/fall cycle is unfolding here at Farm Where Life is Good.

Please bring your boxes back this week. Reduce – Reuse – Recycle (thanks!)

Have a wonderful week, and enjoy the vegetables.

Roger and Lara


Champaign, OH:  Thank You!!


Thank you for ordering with our market, this week!!

We appreciate your business, we love that you keep it local, and we look forward to seeing you, on Thursday!!

Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam

Champaign, OH:  Last Call!


You have 10 minutes to finish out your orders!!

I will be closing the market, soon, and you won’t want to feel sad that you missed out…

Go, race, run, don’t wait…