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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!
Market is OPEN!
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net
GROUP BUY FOR FCLO and WILD CAUGHT SEAFOOD THIS WEEKEND!
If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. All orders must be placed by 5pm on Sunday.
PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:45 pm.
PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla
If you are planning to pay using Dwolla please make sure your deposit includes the 25 cents fee. For example, if your order total is $22.50 make your deposit for $22.75.
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have a blessed weekend!
Nora
News: Group Buy FCLO & Wild Caught Seafood
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Have a question for other co-op members
Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op
Group Buy: Fermented Cod liver Oils & Wild Caught Seafood
This weekend we will have our Group Buy for Green Pasture products (Fermented Cod Liver Oil (FCLO), High Vitamin Butter Oil, Skate Liver Oil
and Vital Choice Wild Caught Seafood!
All currently available products (as of today) will be listed on the market site tomorrow for ordering.
We order FCLO monthly and collagen every 2 months. One can of collagen is a 2 month supply for 1 person. Please keep this in mind when ordering.
The prices include our discounted group buy price, sale price (if applicable), shipping, fees and taxes.
THIS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP THIS TUESDAY.
I will place our group order on Monday and expect it will be available for pick up within 2 weeks. This is a prepaid pre-order, so payment is expected this Tuesday. If you are only ordering Green Pasture or Great Lakes products this week, please drop a check in the mail or online payment on the co-op market website.
If you are new to the co-op and/or Fermented Cod Liver Oil, I have a section at the bottom of this weblog that discusses the benefits of these amazing products.
I’ve also listed my recommendations and dosage for adults and kids.
Market News: New Vendor
Based on the survey, the most requested new item you all wanted to see on the market was fermented foods. With that being said, I am extremely happy to welcome Tanya and Charles Sharp from Cultured Traditions of Duluth to our family of producers and farmers!
Cultured Traditions’ goal is to reintroduce people to the wonderful world of naturally fermented foods, and the marvelous health benefits they provide.
Their products are 100% raw, made using only the highest quality organic ingredients, using no whey or other starters. Their krauts are wild fermented in their own natural juices (nothing else added), and they add only purified water to their Kvass, preserving and enhancing all of their nutritional and pro-biotic goodness! They work with local farmers who practice organic growing methods without being formally certified.
They will be currently offering the co-op Sauerkraut, Beet Kvass, and Jun.
Beet Kvass is a clean and refreshing health tonic with many health promoting qualities, among which many believe to be: efficient hydration (far surpassing any of the commercial ‘sports drinks’ on the market), *blood builder, *liver detoxifier & cleanser, *immune system builder, and the list goes on. * These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
Jun is similar to Kombucha in that it uses a similar culture (or SCOBY), but instead of black tea and white sugar, Jun is made using green tea and honey, both of which are well known for their health benefits. They only the finest quality ingredients for their Jun: green tea brewed from organic loose leaf green tea and purified water, and raw local Georgia honey. Slightly sweet and a little tangy, Jun has a very pleasant and delicate flavor and aroma!
Being originally from Russia, they started with their traditional Russian
style ferment (Russian Sauerkraut, Beet Kvass,‘Soaked’ Apples). However they love to experiment, so along the way they have added many other interesting products to their line, and every few weeks something new inevitably gets produced in their commercial kitchen in Duluth.
Please join me in welcoming them to the co-op!
New Items
Lettuce – Certified Naturally Grown
Plants – Blackberries – Chester – Certified Naturally Grown
Plant – Herb – Oregano
Group Buy: Wild Caught Seafood
This weekend we will be having our group bulk order for Sustainably Caught Wild Caught Seafood from Vital Choice. We only do this a few times a year and will not have another seafood group buy again until end of summer. This order is for:
Oregon Pink Shrimp (Cooked) (2lb Bag)
Wild Alaskan Weathervane Scallops
Wild Pacific Calamari
Wild Salmon Caviar – Ikura
Canned Portuguese Sardine Fillets
In order for us to get discount pricing we have to reach certain minimums, if we do not reach the minimums on all the items I will let you know and you will have the option to purchase at the non-discounted price and still take advantage of our FREE shipping.
Fermented Cod Liver Oil Info Details
GREEN PASTURE INFO:
Here’s some information about Fermented Cod Liver Oil and its health benefits:
Why choose Green Pasture Products?
•Whole Food Form
•Wild, as Provided by Nature
•Natural fatty acid complex, nothing removed or changed
•Full, deep range of Vitamins A, D, E, K; CoQ enzymes; and other Quinones
•Non-industrialized & Historical Processing Methods
•Clean, Pure, and Extensive Third Party Tested (NO PCBs, Lead, Mercury, Arsenic or other Heavy Metals)
•Family owned business
Why is FCLO better than regular fish oil? •Green Pasture uses wild caught cod in and around the Arctic region (A substantial amount of today’s cod liver oil is produced from farmed fish)
•FCLO higher in nutrients than regular fish oil
•Double the amounts of vitamin A and D as regular cod liver oil
•Goes rancid less quickly
•No synthetic vitamins added
•Most salmon oil has one-fifth the potency of cod liver oil
•1/2 TBS of FCLO provides the amount of elongated omega-3 fatty acids found in twelve 1,000 mg fish oil capsules
What are the benefits of Fermented Cod Liver Oil?
•Rich in Vitamins A & D which are crucial nutrients that are lacking in most modern diets
•Vitamin A- vital for a healthy immune system and healthy vision and is important for proper development in children
•Vitamin D- improves insulin function, protective effect against multiple sclerosis,
•May help prevent flu (lack of vitamin D synthesis during the winter as one explanation for high rates of influenza infection during cold season)
•In women, higher levels of vitamin D from cod liver oil improve bone mineral density
•EPA- Eicosapentaenoic acid (Omega 3 Fatty Acid) anti-inflammatory and necessary for prostaglandin production
•DHA -docasahexaenoic acid, a nutrient absolutely vital for a healthy brain and nervous system
•Fights inflammation associated with heart disease and heals the lining of the arteries
•Reduces the size of atheromas clogging arteries and improves blood vessel function
•Studies have shown cod liver oil can protect against diseases like cancer and leukemia
•Effective in treating arthritis
•Helps maintain soft skin and minimize wrinkles
How does it benefit my child’s health?
From conception through adolescence, cod liver oil can provide developing children with what they need to thrive. Mothers who take cod liver oil during pregnancy and nursing protect their children from disease while providing them with important nutrients and fatty acids. For growing children, cod liver oil is important for healthy bones and teeth, as well as preventing common problems like ADHD. It’s also an excellent treatment for diaper rash and other skin conditions if used topically.
Synergy of Butter Oil and Cod Liver Oil
Research shows that butter oil and cod liver oil, taken together, provide complementary factors leading to proper essential fatty acid balance. High-vitamin butter oil contains arachidonic acid (AA), an omega-6 fatty acid, while cod liver oil is rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3. Moreover, the saturated fatty acids in the butter oil promote efficient utilization of the unsaturated fatty acids in the cod liver oil. Finally, butter oil contains a broad and deep range of important quinones including Vitamin K, E and CoQ enzymes while cod liver oil is rich in Vitamin A and D.
Green Pasture’s High-Vitamin Butter Oil is extracted from dairy milk produced by Guernsey and Devon cows (high butterfat producers) that graze exclusively on irrigated grass in the northern Great Plains. This specific combination of climate and irrigation produces a rapidly growing specialized forage, ensuring optimal levels of Activator X as discovered by Dr. Price. Activator X and other nutrients are then further concentrated by putting the butterfat through a specialized low-temperature centrifuge process
Here is a link to an article about the benefit of cod liver oil and why it’s best taken with a high vitamin butter oil http://www.westonaprice.org/cod-liver-oil .
I’ve been taking FLCO since October 2011 and I can honestly say that I have seen an improvement in my own health. My hair and nails are stronger than they’ve ever been. My hair hasn’t been this thick since my last pregnancy 6 years ago. My skin feels and looks better. I usually have small bumps on my upper arms and they have virtually disappeared. My hormone level seems more even and no mood swings. One member told me her vision has improved since taking FCLO. My son thinks it’s helped him learn how to read! He loves it and actually requests it. My daughter, on the other hand, takes it only because she knows it’s good for her.
I have heard and seen several testimonies about FCLO increasing HDL (the good cholesterol) and have experienced it myself. My doctor has been tracking my HDL (and LDL) for the past 5 years and noticed that my HDL has been going up since 2011. The only significant dietary change I have made is adding FCLO to my diet. One of my closest friends has been taking the infused coconut oil that includes fclo and skate oils. Her HDL skyrocketed almost 50 points and her LDL lowered. Ironically we have the same doctor and she is now very interested in Fermented Cod Liver Oil.
Last year, my dentist told me I had a small “soft spot” on one of my molars that he wanted to keep an eye on. I doubled up on my fish oil and at my next visit he said it was no longer there! I have been told by others that using this product can help re-mineralize your teeth and reverse tooth decay and now I believe it.
My neighbor just started taking FCLO recently. She is also a breast cancer survivor for almost 14 years but has suffered from lymphedema (swelling in arms and hands). She told me shortly after taking fermented cod liver oil blend gel she has seen a significant reduction in her swelling and sense of well being she hasn’t felt in years!
If you have a testimony you’d like to share, please email me. I’d love to know how others in our co-op have seen the benefits of taking this wonderful product!
Nora’s recommendations:
I have personally tried every flavor and type of FCLO that Green Pasture carries. There are 2 that my entire family takes and we switch it up for variety- FCLO/HVBO Blend Gel- Cinnamon Tingle Flavor and Infused Coconut Oil- Carob Banana flavor.
I recommend shaking up the FCLO Blend Gels then storing it in the fridge upside down. It’s easier to scoop out that way. None of the products need refrigeration but I do only for this product. The infused coconut oils tend to harden up in the fridge so I just keep it on the counter.
My family has “family fish oil time” right after dinner. We take it with a little orange juice or something acidic to cleanse our palate.
Suggested Dosage:
FCLO/HVBO Blend Gel- Adults 1 teaspoon, children 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon depending on age
Infused Coconut Oils- Adults 1 tablespoon, children 1/4 to 1/2 tablespoon depending on age.
For other FCLO products see sources below for recommended dosage.
Dosage sources:
http://holisticsquid.com/how-much-cod-liver-oil-do-i-need/
http://www.westonaprice.org/cod-liver-oil/cod-liver-oil-basics
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.
Vital Choice (Wild Caught Seafood Only) – 5/29 – 5/31
Fermented Cod Liver Oil- Green Pasture – 5/29 -5/31
Sorghum Syrup – June 2015
Wilderness Family Naturals- (Organic Pantry Items) –June 2015
Raw Mixed Nuts – July 2015
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!
Reminder:Place your co-op order today!
Just a friendly reminder that the market closes today at 5pm. Please remember that we need to hit certain minimums in order for our farmers and vendors to deliver to us.
Milk and breads orders are looking low so if you need either or both, don’t forget to order.
Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and producers!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day and see you on Tuesday.
Market is OPEN for orders!
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net
If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. All orders must be placed by 5pm on Sunday.
PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:45 pm.
PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla
If you are planning to pay using Dwolla please make sure your deposit includes the 25 cents fee. For example, if your order total is $22.50 make your deposit for $22.75.
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have a blessed weekend!
Nora
News: New Vendor - Cultured Traditions
Suwanee Whole Life Co-?op
Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Have a question for other co-op jmembers? Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op
New Vendor : Cultured Traditions
Based on the survey, the most requested new item you all wanted to see on the market was fermented foods. With that being said, I am extremely happy to welcome Tanya and Charles Sharp from Cultured Traditions of Duluth to our family of producers and farmers!
Cultured Traditions’ goal is to reintroduce people to the wonderful world of naturally fermented foods, and the marvelous health benefits they provide.
Their products are 100% raw, made using only the highest quality organic ingredients, using no whey or other starters. Their krauts are wild fermented in their own natural juices (nothing else added), and they add only purified water to their Kvass, preserving and enhancing all of their nutritional and pro-biotic goodness! They work with local farmers who practice organic growing methods without being formally certified.
They will be currently offering the co-op Sauerkraut, Beet Kvass, and Jun.
Beet Kvass is a clean and refreshing health tonic with many health promoting qualities, among which many believe to be: efficient hydration (far surpassing any of the commercial ‘sports drinks’ on the market), *blood builder, *liver detoxifier & cleanser, *immune system builder, and the list goes on. * These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
Jun is similar to Kombucha in that it uses a similar culture (or SCOBY), but instead of black tea and white sugar, Jun is made using green tea and honey, both of which are well known for their health benefits. They only the finest quality ingredients for their Jun: green tea brewed from organic loose leaf green tea and purified water, and raw local Georgia honey. Slightly sweet and a little tangy, Jun has a very pleasant and delicate flavor and aroma!
Being originally from Russia, they started with their traditional Russian
style ferment (Russian Sauerkraut, Beet Kvass,‘Soaked’ Apples). However they love to experiment, so along the way they have added many other interesting products to their line, and every few weeks something new inevitably gets produced in their commercial kitchen in Duluth.
Please join me in welcoming them to the co-op!
Market News
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!
Vacation Hold for Produce Box
Just a reminder if you are going to be away next week please make sure you put a vacation hold on your Nature’s Garden Delivered produce box if you are scheduled to receive one. You can simply do this online or give NGD a call and they can set it up for you.
New Items
Dryer Balls – Alpaca Wool
Sauerkraut – Curtido
Sauerkraut – Simply Caraway
Sauerkraut – Garlic Pickle
Sauerkraut (Kimchi Style)
Sauerkraut – Traditional ‘Red’
Sauerkraut – Traditional ’White
Beet Kvass – Golden
Beet Kvass – Red
Jun with Nectarine
Jun with Beet, Carrot Apple and Ginger
Jun with Ginger – fermented green tea with Ginger added
Lettuce – Butter (Green)
Kale – Vibrantly Nutritious
HELP! We need Volunteers!!
Please consider volunteering. I can’t run the co-op without your help.
THANK YOU Sybille, Pam, Chuck, and Vicki for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!
We currently need someone to fill the 5pm slot this Tuesday, May 19th.
If you are interested in volunteering to help at pick up, 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 6:45 pm. 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 Group Buys
Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.
Vital Choice (Wild Caught Seafood Only) – 5/29 – 5/31
Fermented Cod Liver Oil- Green Pasture – 5/29 -5/31
Sorghum Syrup – June 2015
Wilderness Family Naturals- (Organic Pantry Items) –June 2015
Raw Mixed Nuts – July 2015
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!
Market is open!
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net
If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. All orders must be placed by 5pm on Sunday.
PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:45 pm.
PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla
If you are planning to pay using Dwolla please make sure your deposit includes the 25 cents fee. For example, if your order total is $22.50 make your deposit for $22.75.
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have a blessed weekend!
Nora
Reminder: Place your co-op order today
Just a friendly reminder that the market closes today at 5pm. Please remember that we need to hit certain minimums in order for our farmers and vendors to deliver to us.
Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and producers!
News: BeeBerry Farms is back!
Suwanee Whole Life Co-?op
Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Have a question for other co-op jmembers? Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op
BeeBerry Farms is back
BeeBerry Farms is back on the market! They currently have certified naturally grown strawberries (fresh and frozen), mint, fennel and free range eggs. Their hens are pastured and fed certified organic supplemental fee. Soon they will have blueberries and blackberries!
Market News
SALE Flour – Prairie Gold Whole Wheat White Flour (10 lbs) for $4.75! This Flour has a best by used date of 6/10/2015 It’s so versatile it can be substituted for white flour in some recipes, giving your baked goods unique flavor, plus all of the benefits of whole wheat. 100% whole-wheat flour. Certified Chemical Free. GMO Free. All Natural. Nothing Added, Nothing Removed.
Group Buy from last week- Grass Fed Cheese
If you purchased our group buy from last week (Grass Fed Cheeses) it will be available this Tuesday for pick up. If you missed the group buy last week we have extra and they will be listed on the market until they are sold out. You’ll find them in the GROUP BUYS section of the website.
Butter from Southern Swiss Dairy
Butter is back on the market! They thank you for your patience!
New Items
Grains – Einkorn Wheat, 11 LB Bag Organic
Grains – Organic Short Grain Brown Rice, 2 LB
Grains – Brown Basmati & Wild Rice, Organic, 1 LB
Grains – Long Grain White Rice, Organic Heirlooms, 2 lb
Grains – Brown Basmati Rice, Rice – Non GMO
Gift Certificate – My Daily Bread
Essential Oil – Myrrh 1/2 oz.
HELP! We need Volunteers!!
Please consider volunteering. I can’t run the co-op without your help.
THANK YOU Sybille, Pam, Chuck, and Vicki for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!
We currently need someone to fill the 5pm slot this Tuesday, May 19th.
If you are interested in volunteering to help at pick up, 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 6:45 pm. 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 Group Buys
Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.
Vital Choice (Wild Caught Seafood Only) – 5/22 – 5/24
Fermented Cod Liver Oil- Green Pasture – 5/29 -5/31
Sorghum Syrup – June 2015
Wilderness Family Naturals- (Organic Pantry Items) –June 2015
Raw Mixed Nuts – July 2015
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!
Strawberries available from BeeBerry Farms
Certified Naturally Grown Strawberries are now on the market!! Order early before they are gone!
The heart-shaped silhouette of the strawberry is the first clue that this fruit is good for you. These potent little packages protect your heart, increase HDL (good) cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and guard against cancer….. Packed with vitamins, fiber, and particularly high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols, strawberries are a sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie food. They are among the top 20 fruits in antioxidant capacity and are a good source of manganese and potassium. Just one serving — about eight strawberries — provides more vitamin C than an orange…
Store your dry berries in a container in the refrigerator and rinse before use….. Our strawberries are picked and immediately placed in a cooler to maintain their freshness. They are usually picked within 2 days of delivering them to you. …. Unless you come to our farm and pick them yourself you will not find fresher berries.
Market is OPEN for orders!
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net
If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. All orders must be placed by 5pm on Sunday.
PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:45 pm.
PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla
If you are planning to pay using Dwolla please make sure your deposit includes the 25 cents fee. For example, if your order total is $22.50 make your deposit for $22.75.
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have a blessed weekend!
Nora