The Weblog
This page contains news, event information, and other items added by the market managers, including the weekly availability email. Be sure to check back regularly!
News: Happy 4th! Sale and new items!
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
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On Sale!
These items are currently ON SALE on the market starting this weekend!
Sauerkraut (Simply Caraway) – ON SALE! – Old Fashioned Caraway Sauerkraut, made from Organic Green Cabbage, Sea Salt and Organic Caraway Seed. Cultured Traditions Krauts are wild fermented in their own natural juices, without the use of any starter cultures or whey! Here’s a link to 25 ways to use sauerkraut:http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/10/24/what-to-do-with-sauerkraut/
Alpaca Basil Sundried Tomato Sausage from Carrell Farms- Now you can’t find these just anywhere! These alpaca sausages are great for the grill or stripped from their casing for recipes like stuffed peppers or lasagna. Alpaca is a very mild tasting meat that works perfectly with the vibrant sun dried tomato pesto.
Market News
We wish you and yours a very happy and safe Independence Day and weekend!!
Vacation Hold – Produce Boxes
Just a reminder if you are going to be away on vacation please make sure you put a “vacation hold” on your Nature’s Garden Express produce box if you are scheduled to receive one. You can simply do this online or give NGE a call and they can set it up for you. If you get an email from them on Friday with your box menu that means your box is NOT on hold and will be delivered Tuesday. As always you can delete your box order before their Monday morning deadline.
Grass Fed Ground Buffalo and Pastured Chicken Breasts
Carrell Farms and B&G Farms will list as soon as these items are back in stock! It will either be in time for this market or next week. Thanks for your patience! Both these items are big sellers at our market and they run out quickly!
My Daily Bread
Due to some health issues they will probably be on the market in 2 weeks. I will send out a reminder. Please keep Dabrielle in your prayers!
Mountain Fresh Creamery (repeat)
We will no longer have Mountain Fresh Creamery on the market. The supplemental feed they give their cows contains GMOs. I am currently looking for a new dairy to provide us low temp pasteurized milk. I will keep you all updated. In the meantime, please consider Cedar Rock Dairy and Lil Tots Estate.
New Items
New! Marshmallow Treats from KKD! These all-natural crispy treats are made with nutritious brown rice and homemade marshmallow . Flavors available are Sticky Toffee, Hot Cocoa, Very Berry and Coconut Creme. These are definitely an upgraded version of the rice krispies treats from my childhood! :-)
Looking for an easy side dish for dinner?
Try Rapid Gourmet Couscous Cranberry Almond mix during the steamy days of summer. Serve as a side with your favorite chicken recipe. Or add a salad and it’s a perfect light and delicious meal! Another option is to add some diced chicken or ham, broccoli, diced carrots and green onion for a one pot meal. You can serve cold or hot.
Buttermilk – Raw Jersey Cow Milk for Pets (Plastic Jug)
Here are several ideas for using buttermilk:
- Bake with it.
- Make a batch of pancakes and/or biscuit.
- Make a creamy salad dressing.
- Use it in frozen treats
- Use it in a smoothie to make it tangy and rich.
Beets – Detroit Red (Small)
Here are a few of my favorite ways to eat beets.
Raw! – Yes, beets are quite good raw. Slice them up and serve them with a sprinkle of sea salt, pepper, chili and lemon juice. Eat them by themselves or add them to your salad.
Roasted with goat cheese! Roast beets in a preheated 400 degree oven until they are fork tender and juicy, Then add some spicy greens and goat cheese. Add some pine nuts or walnuts and you’re in heaven.
Pickled! – Pickled beets are just wonderful. The tangy vinegar and sweetness complements beets’ earth under notes. Here’s a recipe to try for old fashioned pickled beets http://thenourishingcook.com/fermented-pickled-beets/
I haven’t tried grilling them yet but that’s on my list!
Volunteers Needed
Please volunteer if you can. I can’t run the co-op without your help!
WE NEED 2 VOLUNTEERS THIS UPCOMING TUESDAY!!
THANK YOU Maya, Pam, Chuck, Margaret and Vicki for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!
July and August schedule is posted and sign up is available. To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up
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.
Thank you in advance for your support!
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.
Sorghum Syrup – July 24 – July 26
Wilderness Family Naturals- (Organic Pantry Items) –July 24 – July 26
Green Pasture- Fermented Cod Liver Oil- July 31 – Aug 2
Raw Mixed Nuts – Aug 7 – 9
Grass Fed Cheese – 9/18 – 9/20
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!