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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!
News: Unrefined Sea Salt Group Buy this weekend
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 – Unrefined Sea Salt
Our long awaited group for for Unrefined Sea Salts from Saltworks is finally here!
We only order sel gris de Guérande (Grey Sea Salt) once a year so you don’t want to miss out!
Please expect to pick up your salt order in 1 to 2 weeks. See my gift idea below. During the holidays I gift this salt to friends and family and they absolutely love it!
Grey Sea Salt Description
The French perfected the art of high quality, hand-harvested sea salt by using centuries old Celtic methods. It’s no coincidence they produce the finest grey sea salt in the world. Sel Gris is known for its beautiful grey color, coming from the clay lining the salt ponds, as well as its high moisture content and extraordinary mineral content, with bonus nutrients not found in most sea salts. Over 15% of the material in sel gris de Guérande are trace minerals—possibly the highest of any salt anywhere. 100 grams of sel gris contains about 100 minerals, including 34g of sodium, 287mg calcium, 109mg potassium, 34mg magnesium, 11mg iron, 1mg manganese, and 0.35mg zinc, plus a host of trace minerals like from antimony, copper, germanium, and gold to iodine, to palladium, yttrium, and zirconium.
Sel Gris Tamisé is a medium-sized crystal that is carefully sifted from the brut grains and is comparable to the size of Fleur de Sel. Great for baking and cooking, or to add a delicate crunch to your favorite dish.
Sel Gris Fine is the very same high quality grey salt as the coarser varieties, but is stone ground for easy dispensing from a salt shaker. No additives of any kind are mixed with the salt. The naturally delicious flavor of grey salt and its lower sodium content make this a perfect replacement for ordinary table salt.
Gift Idea- Pour unrefined sea salt into a decorative glass jar, add beautiful ribbon and it’s the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys cooking! You can even add a card with the description above. Makes a perfect Hostess gift too!
Market News
My Daily Bread will be on the market this week! They will be on every other week and double up this week if you need to. Their items freeze very well.
ALL the veggies and fruits listed on the market are either Certified Naturally Grown or organically grown. NO synthetic chemical pesticides or fertilizers ever used
NEW ITEMS!
Chicken “Whole Cut Up”
Veggies – Pepper ‘Corno di Toro’
Veggies – Peppers Cayenne
Tea Tree / Cedarwood with ground pumice (Large 5 oz. Bar)
Tea Tree / Cedarwood with ground
Veggies – Shishito Peppers
Veggies – Eggplant ‘Machiaw’
Lamb- Leg Roast- various sizes
Alpaca Chuck Roast various sizes
Alpaca Ribs
Alpaca Liver
Lamb- Shoulder Roast
Veggies – Cucumbers, Slicing
Veggies – Cucumbers, Pickling
Veggies – Squash Spaghetti ‘Small Wonder’
Veggies – Butternut Squash
Veggies – N. Ga. Candy Roaster
Veggies – Okra ‘Mixed’
Veggies – Eggplant ‘Violette De Florence’
Veggies – Eggplant ’Little Green"
Beef – Suet
Beef – Brisket Half
Beef – Marrow bones
Volunteers Needed – Beta Club Members welcome
Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!
THANK YOU Diana, Pam, Cindy, and Chuck for helping out on Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!
If you have a high schooler in the Beta Club that needs hours please let them know they can volunteer at the market. I will sign off on their hours.
The schedule through the end of the year is posted. 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.
FACEBOOK – Opportunity to help!
Many of you have told me that you can’t volunteer due to your work/family schedule and I completely understand. You’ve also asked what else can I do help out the co-op? Here’s one way that will really help us out – if you are on Facebook or other social media please consider posting a pic of your co-op goodies! I have a very limited marketing budget and really depend on word of mouth advertising. Please feel free to spread the word about our wonderful market! Tag us @SuwaneeWholeLife
Thank you in advance for your support!
Upcoming Group Buys/Vendors of the Day
Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.
Unrefined Sea Salts – 8/26 – 8/28
Collagen 9/9 – 9/11
Wilderness Family Naturals- 9/23 – 9/25
Grass Fed Cheese – 10/14 – 10/16
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious foods possible!
Reminder: Place your order before 6pm today!
Just a friendly reminder that market orders are due online by 6 pm TODAY. Place your order now so you don’t forget!
Group Buy – Fermented Cod Liver and Skate Oil ordering ends today. All Green Pasture products are listed. Order today to take advantage of sale on FCLO- Cinnamon Tingle (Liquid), Blend Gel Caps, and Skate Liver Oil (Liquid)
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 businesses!
Click Here to Place Your Order
Milk Order Decline- Please order to keep dairy
We’ve noticed a decline in milk orders over the past 4 months. We thought it was due to school ending but now that we are back in session, we are still seeing low orders. We are determining if this is a lack of interest/need or just folks forgetting to order.
Ordering has not been consistent for either dairy but particularly Cedar Rock Farm (Raw Jersey Cow Milk). I personally order milk from this dairy every week so I know that quality is definitely not the issue.
If orders do not pick up for Cedar Rock, we will have raw jersey cow milk delivery every other week instead of weekly. Sam drives over 2 hours one way to get us milk and it has becoming increasing difficult to justify the drive for him.
Please remember that we need to hit certain minimums in order for ALL our farmers and vendors to deliver to us.
Thank you in advance for placing your market order and supporting local farms and businesses! We can’t do it without your support!!
Market is now OPEN for orders! Group Buy this weekend
FCLO Group Buy this weekend. I found out after I sent newsletter that Green Pasture is having a BACK TO SCHOOL SALE on their 3 most popular items-Fermented Cod Liver Oil – Cinnamon Flavor, Blue Ice™ Royal Butter Oil/Fermented Cod Liver Oil Blend Capsules, and
Fermented Skate Liver Oil – Spicy Orange Liquid. Sale prices are reflected in pricing. Stock up if you use these products!!
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
Click link to order: 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 6pm on Sunday.
PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:30 pm.
PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla (credit card online by clicking “Pay Now” button at check out)
News: Group Buy FCLO This Weekend
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 FCLO
This weekend we will have our Group Buy for Green Pasture products (Fermented Cod Liver Oil (FCLO), High Vitamin Butter Oil, Skate Liver Oil
All currently available products (as of today) will be listed on the market site tomorrow for ordering.
We order FCLO monthly. Please keep this in mind when ordering.
The prices include our discounted group buy price, 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 links below that discuss the benefits of these amazing products.
Questions and Answers About Fermented Cod Liver Oil
http://wellnessmama.com/13154/fermented-cod-liver-oil-vs-fish-oil/
Market News
My Daily Bread will be on the market every other week and will be back next week.
ALL the veggies and fruits listed on the market are either Certified Naturally Grown or organically grown. NO synthetic chemical pesticides or fertilizers ever used
NEW ITEMS!
Veggies – Pepper ‘Corno di Toro’
Veggies – Peppers Cayenne
Tea Tree / Cedarwood with ground pumice (Large 5 oz. Bar)
Tea Tree / Cedarwood with ground
Veggies – Shishito Peppers
Veggies – Eggplant ‘Machiaw’
Lamb- Leg Roast- various sizes
Alpaca Chuck Roast various sizes
Alpaca Ribs
Alpaca Liver
Lamb- Shoulder Roast
Veggies – Cucumbers, Slicing
Veggies – Cucumbers, Pickling
Veggies – Squash Spaghetti ‘Small Wonder’
Veggies – Butternut Squash
Veggies – N. Ga. Candy Roaster
Veggies – Okra ‘Mixed’
Veggies – Eggplant ‘Violette De Florence’
Veggies – Eggplant ’Little Green"
Beef – Suet
Beef – Brisket Half
Beef – Marrow bones
Volunteers Needed – Beta Club Members welcome
Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!
We need 1 volunteer for the 5pm shift next Tuesday!
THANK YOU Diana, Pam, and Chuck for helping out on Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!
If you have a high schooler in the Beta Club that needs hours please let them know they can volunteer at the market. I will sign off on their hours.
The schedule through the end of the year is posted. 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.
FACEBOOK – Opportunity to help!
Many of you have told me that you can’t volunteer due to your work/family schedule and I completely understand. You’ve also asked what else can I do help out the co-op? Here’s one way that will really help us out – if you are on Facebook or other social media please consider posting a pic of your co-op goodies! I have a very limited marketing budget and really depend on word of mouth advertising. Please feel free to spread the word about our wonderful market! Tag us @SuwaneeWholeLife
Thank you in advance for your support!
Upcoming Group Buys/Vendors of the Day
Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.
FCLO – 8/19 – 8/21
Unrefined Sea Salts – 8/26 – 8/28
Collagen 9/9 – 9/11
Wilderness Family Naturals- 9/23 – 9/25
Grass Fed Cheese – 10/14 – 10/16
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious foods possible!
Reminder: Place your order before 6pm today!
Just a friendly reminder that market orders are due online by 6 pm TODAY. Place your order now so you don’t forget!
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 businesses!
Click Here to Place Your Order
Market is OPEN for orders!
I’m having some internet issues but Newsletter will go out later today
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
Click link to order: 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 6pm on Sunday.
PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:30 pm.
PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla (credit card online by clicking “Pay Now” button at check out)
Market News
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
Market News
I hope everyone had a great first week of school! I took this picture of my son today before heading off to school holding the Candy Roaster squash from Fry Farm and had to show you all. (sorry pic is so big- I can’t figure out how to change size for website…)
The picture on the market listing just doesn’t do it justice. It is 9lbs!! It’s flavor is a cross between pumpkin, sweet potato and butternut squash. You can can use it any way you would use any of those above, i.e. puree, pie, muffins, bread, in a smoothie, roasted, and/or soup to name a few ideas.
Southern Essentials has a new soap Tea Tree / Cedarwood with ground pumice. I just tried it and it is amazing. Great scent and the pumice is not to harsh and really made my skin feel smooth.
JavaGenesis just got in a new crop Mexico El Triunfo! A few people have asked if the coffees on the market are organic. All of our coffees are grown with no synthetic chemicals and no pesticides. We have two coffees that are organic. Mexico El Triunfo and Costa Rica La Amistad beans come to JavaGenesis with organic certifications. We only carry specialty grade coffees which are the top 3-5% beans available. They are mostly grown by small farms that often can’t afford to complete the organic certification process. Our importers visit the farms and see their growing methods, so they assure us that they are growing with no chemicals.
The bags arrive with ‘organic’ on the labels. The reason why you don’t see organic in the listing is because it is very costly to certify their facility “Organic” and that would mean higher prices for us.
Carrell Farms has Pasture Raised Lamb back on the market and some new cuts of Alpaca!
My Daily Bread is back on the market this week! They have their delicious, fresh organic salsa on market this week, regular and peach!
B&G Farm has about a dozen EXTRA LARGE chickens left. Once they are sold out they won’t be on the market again that large. Even though these are large birds they are still very juicy due to the breed. If you are not a big turkey fan this is a great alternative for your holiday meal. The chickens are vacuum sealed and will keep in your freezer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years celebration.
ALL the veggies and fruits listed on the market are either Certified Naturally Grown or organically grown. NO synthetic chemical pesticides or fertilizers ever used
NEW ITEMS!
Organic Peach Salsa
Tea Tree / Cedarwood with ground pumice (Large 5 oz. Bar)
Tea Tree / Cedarwood with ground
Veggies – Shishito Peppers
Veggies – Eggplant ‘Machiaw’
Lamb- Leg Roast- various sizes
Alpaca Chuck Roast various sizes
Alpaca Ribs
Alpaca Liver
Lamb- Shoulder Roast
Veggies – Cucumbers, Slicing
Veggies – Cucumbers, Pickling
Veggies – Squash Spaghetti ‘Small Wonder’
Veggies – Butternut Squash
Veggies – N. Ga. Candy Roaster
Veggies – Okra ‘Mixed’
Veggies – Eggplant ‘Violette De Florence’
Veggies – Eggplant ‘Little Green"
Beef – Suet
Beef – Brisket Half
Beef – Marrow bones
Beef – Skirt Steak
Tomatoes- Jubilee Heirloom
Tomatoes- Gardener’s Delight
Beef – Top Round for London Broil (see recipe below)
Veggies – Peppers – “Scotch Bonnet” Hot
Veggies-Peppers Jalapeno
Veggies-Peppers Yellow banana pepper
Volunteers Needed
WE NEED 1 VOLUNTEER FOR 5PM SHIFT THIS TUESDAY!
Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!
THANK YOU Diana Maya, Pam, and Marianna for helping out on Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!
The schedule through the end of the year is posted. 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.
FACEBOOK – Opportunity to help!
Many of you have told me that you can’t volunteer due to your work/family schedule and I completely understand. You’ve also asked what else can I do help out the co-op? Here’s one way that will really help us out – if you are on Facebook or other social media please consider posting a pic of your co-op goodies! I have a very limited marketing budget and really depend on word of mouth advertising. Please feel free to spread the word about our wonderful market! Tag us @SuwaneeWholeLife
Thank you in advance for your support!
Upcoming Group Buys/Vendors of the Day
Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.
FCLO – 8/19 – 8/21
Unrefined Sea Salts – 8/26 – 8/28
Collagen 9/9 – 9/11
Wilderness Family Naturals- 9/23 – 9/25
Grass Fed Cheese – 10/14 – 10/16
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious foods possible!
Reminder: Place your order before 6pm today!
Just a friendly reminder that market orders are due online by 6 pm TODAY. Place your order now so you don’t forget!
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 businesses!
Click Here to Place Your Order
Market is OPEN for orders!
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
Click link to order: 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 6pm on Sunday.
PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:30 pm.
PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla (credit card online by clicking “Pay Now” button at check out)