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!
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 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
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have an awesome weekend!
Nora
Happy Thanksgiving and Market News
In this time of gratitude, I give thanks for all of you that support our wonderful co-op! I value the friendships, fellowship, words of support, volunteer hours and your patronage. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Wishing you all a very blessed Thanksgiving Day and weekend. ~ Nora
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
Pastured Lamb is now on the Market
Carrell Farms has listed their pasture raised lamb! Carrell Farms’ lamb are 100% grassfed and antibiotic free. This lamb has a nice, mild flavor.
For some inspiration here’s some links to some recipes to try!
http://www.realfoodwholehealth.com/2011/01/braised-lamb-with-herbes-de-provence/
http://www.realfoodwithdana.com/kefta-lamb-kebabs-mediterranean-paleo-cooking/
http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2015/03/17/recipe-irish-shepherds-pie/
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/rosemary-and-garlic-roast-leg-of-lamb-recipe.html
http://realfoodoutlaws.com/roasted-lamb-chops-rosemary-mint-thyme/
http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/leg-lamb-recipe
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lamb-chops-sizzled-with-garlic
Market News
Fry Farm will be on the market this weekend!
Fry Farm is back from a well deserved break and will have all their beautiful veggies back on the market this weekend!
My Daily Bread will NOT be on the Market this week!
My Daily Bread will be back next week with all their current offerings listed on the market this week.
Volunteers Needed
Please consider volunteering. I can’t run the co-op without your help!
We need 2 volunteers to cover the 5pm and 6pm shifts this week!! Thank you!! We still have a bunch of openings in December that need to be filled.
To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up
THANK YOU Pam, Diana, Chuck, Cindy, and Vicki for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!
Volunteer duties: 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.
Grren Pasture (FCLO) – 12/4 – 12/6
VitalChoice – Seafood only 12/11 – 12/13
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! Group Buy this weekend!
Just a friendly reminder that the market closes today at 6 pm.
Please remember that we need to hit certain minimums in order for our farmers and vendors to deliver to us.
GROUP BUY Wilderness Family Naturals order due today
Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!
See you on Tuesday!
Click Here to Order
Market is now OPEN for orders! Group Buy this weekend
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 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
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have an awesome weekend!
Nora
News: Group Buy this weekend- WFN
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
Thanksgiving Week
We will have our normal Tuesday pick up the week of Thanksgiving (11/24).
I’ve talked with Nature’s Garden Express and they will deliver produce boxes that Tuesday as normal. If you are a customer of theirs, they will be sending out an email to remind you. Disregard the previous email that said Monday delivery.
Pre-ordered Turkeys from Heritage Farm will be available that Tuesday as well.
Thanksgiving Specials
Keena from KKD will also have some Thanksgiving Specials that will only be offered this week!
Items include :
Thanksgiving- Pecan Pie
Thanksgiving- A Chocolate Pecan Pie
Thanksgiving-A Pumpkin Pie
Thanksgiving-A Sweet Potato Pie
Thanksgiving- Dressing
Thanksgiving- Bean Casserole
Thanksgiving- Spinach
Thanksgiving- Sweet Potatoes* (with marshmallows)
Thanksgiving-Candied Sweet Potatoes* (NO marshmallows)
Thanksgiving-All the Trimmings
Look for these listings on the market tomorrow!
Group Buy: Wilderness Family Naturals
This weekend we will be taking orders for organic coconut oils and pantry items from Wilderness Family Naturals. These items include healthy oils, spices, cacao, grains, rice, coconut products, and natural sweeteners.
This WILL NOT be at pick up this Tuesday. I will place our group buy order after I receive payment on Tuesday. This is a pre-paid pre-order and payment is expected this Tuesday at pick or you can mail a check.
Please expect at least 2 weeks for this order to arrive.
This will be our last WFN group buy until Feb/Mar next year.
Market News
Fry Farm will NOT be on the market this weekend
Vicky and her family are going to take a well deserved break for the Thanksgiving holiday. They will be back next week with some new items.
My Daily Bread *WILL BE on the Market this week!*
My Daily Bread will have all their current offerings listed on the market this week. They will not be on the market the following week so plan to stock up if you need to!
New Items on the Market
Essential Oil – Orange (Bitter) 1 oz.
Essential Oil – Orange (Sweet) 1 oz.
Thanksgiving- Pecan Pie
Thanksgiving- A Chocolate Pecan Pie
Thanksgiving-A Pumpkin Pie
Thanksgiving-A Sweet Potato Pie
Thanksgiving- Dressing
Thanksgiving- Bean Casserole
Thanksgiving- Spinach
Thanksgiving- Sweet Potatoes* (with marshmallows)
Thanksgiving-Candied Sweet Potatoes* (NO marshmallows)
Thanksgiving-All the Trimmings
Volunteers Needed
Please consider volunteering. I can’t run the co-op without your help!
We have all shifts covered this week!! Thank you!! We still have openings in December that need to be filled.
To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up
THANK YOU Marie, Diana, Chuck, and Vicki for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!
Volunteer duties: 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.
Wilderness Family Naturals – 11/20 – 11/22
VitalChoice – Seafood only 12/11 – 12/13
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 6 pm.
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!
See you on Tuesday!
Click Here to Order
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 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
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have an awesome weekend!
Nora
News: Thanksgiving Week
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
Thanksgiving Week
We will have our normal Tuesday pick up the week of Thanksgiving (11/24).
I’ve talked with Nature’s Garden Express and they will deliver produce boxes that Tuesday as normal. If you are a customer of theirs, they will be sending out an email to remind you. Disregard the previous email that said Monday delivery.
Pre-ordered Turkeys from Heritage Farm will be available that Tuesday as well.
Market News
LAST CALL! Pasture Raised Turkeys – PRE-ORDER
Greg Hutchins of Heritage Farm in Bowdon, GA will be providing the co-op PASTURE RAISED TURKEYS! These pasture raised birds that have are supplemented with 100% organic feed. NO hormones, steroids or antibiotics.
We’ll be taking pre-orders this weekend for whole breast and whole birds. You will be placing an order with a deposit and this is due at this Tuesday’s pick up.Whole Breasts and Whole Turkeys are available Whole Turkey *- Size will average about 15 pounds. *$50.00 deposit holds the bird and the balance will be billed at pick up.$8.70 per pound Please specify whether you want fresh or frozen in the Comments section of your order. Pick up is on 11/24 and I will send a reminder out since this is a pre-order.
Vendor of the Day
Next Tuesday (Nov 17th) Sherry from HoneyBerry Naturals will be our vendor of the day! She will have her natural laundry detergent and other items for table sale. She’ll be there during pick up so make sure to say hi and meet her!
My Daily Bread *will be the Market this week and next week*
My Daily Bread will be back for the 11/17 and 11/24 markets !
New Items on the Market
Vegetables – Collard Greens ’ Georgia’
Vegetables – Mustard ‘Red’
Vegetables – Carrots ‘Rainbow Mix’
Dessert Gift Box
Cookies Gift Box
Harvest Basket
Caramel Apples – assorted toppings
Volunteers Needed
Please consider volunteering. I can’t run the co-op without your help!
WE NEED 1 VOLUNTEER THIS TUESDAY FOR THE 5PM SHIFT!!
THANK YOU Karen, Marianna, Marie, Diana, Cindy, and Vicki for helping out last 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.
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.
Wilderness Family Naturals – 11/20 – 11/22
VitalChoice – Seafood only 12/4 – 12/6
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 6 pm.
LAST CALL for Unrefined Sea Salts! We only order once a year! Link to info in newsletter in below.
Please remember that we need to hit certain minimums in order for our farmers and vendors to deliver to us.
We need a few more orders for Carrell Farms, Caley’s Kitchen Garden, Sentient Collective and Lizzie’s Pantry.
Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!
See you on Tuesday!
Click Here to Order
Link to this week’s newsletter: http://suwanee.locallygrown.net/weblog/view/28880
Pre-order Turkey info:
http://suwanee.locallygrown.net/weblog/view/28809
Sea Salt is Available!
Sea Salt is available! I forgot to update listing from last year and we are not sold out – yet.
Thanks Nicole for the email!
Have a great weekend,
Nora