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CLG: Tuesday Reminder - Market Closes Tonight after 10pm.
Hello friends!
There’s still time to place your order for pickup this Friday, September 19th.
The market closes TONIGHT after 10pm, maybe even midnight! Come early on Friday for the best selection from the Extras table. See you Friday!
The market is now OPEN for orders. Click here to start shopping:*
https://conway.locallygrown.net/market
How to contact us:
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Instead…
Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039
Email: Steve – kirp1968@sbcglobal.net
Champaign, OH: Sweet Tuesday Morning
Sweet Tuesday morning
You came and you smiled…
Badfinger-Sweet Tuesday Morning
So, here we are, on a bright and shiny Tuesday morning. Sweet Tuesday morning…for some reason, it’s the nicest morning, for me. It’s not Monday, screaming at you. It’s not Wednesday, where everyone is ready to jump into the latter part of the week. It’s not Thursday where you are counting the minutes until Friday. It’s not Friday where the excitement is high for the weekend. And, it’s not Sunday, when you begin wishing you could rewind to Friday.
It’s Tuesday…and, it’s groovy…and it’s peaceful, all on it’s own. Just like this market…peaceful, easy to use, and bright and shiny, all on it’s own.
Also, Tuesday is the last full day to get your orders in before it closes, tomorrow, at 6am.
This week you will see a lot of vendors in vacation mode. We have vacationing vendors, and we have vendors, like myself/Hippie and the Farmer/Oakview Farm Meats…who are catering a wedding, on Thursday afternoon, and cannot be at the market.
Never fear…everyone will be back, next week! Except your market manager, who will be on one more week of vacation, because I am fleeing to the beach, to hang out with my parents for a few days.
Also…at this time, we are also changing our dairy supplier. Dugan Road is no longer with us, so we will be supplying your milk needs with Indian Creek Creamery.
We also welcome Truck Patch Naturals, coming in a few months, with all of their microgreens!!!
And, we have added Hemp body products! And, let me tell you…after looking at the sweet face of the vendor, and her sister, their skin glows…and, it’s all because of these lotions and creams…
As always…I love you all…and, I will see you, soon!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Dothan, Alabama: Sept 28, 2019 M@D Newsletter
This Week’s Newsletter:
Rail Ramblings
Keto Part IV
Market Chitchat
Grower Notes
RAIL RAMBLINGS
This is Ros with another installment of observations and experiences from traveling America by rail. We arrived on the West Coast a few days ago where to my Mr’s great delight the wild blackberries were still producing.
These are the blackberries he picked as a child. They are Himalayans – huge, juicy and tasty. And they grow EVERYWHERE. They were brought into the states in the late 1800’s and have out competed many plants (translated, they are invasive). Oregon considers them a noxious weed and sprays to kill them along right of ways. Peak season is July – September.
Marionberries have it better. They are a type of blackberry developed, cultivated and patented in Marion County, Oregon. Their taste is not that different from any other blackberry but they are celebrated in the region much like Slocomb tomatoes are in our area.
We were able to spend one day in the Willamette Valley. This area lies between the Coastal Range and the Cascade Mountains. I’ve often thought that if there was one place in America where a bean seed could grow to Jack and the Beanstalk porportions this would be it. The valley is lush, fertile and has many orchards. Filberts, aka hazlenut orchards were especially abundant. We passed home after home with loaded apple trees in the yard.
One of those homes belonged to long time friends who live near Pudding River. The apples and asian pears shown above were sent with us for our journey home. One of those babies with Tillamook cheese curds makes a mighty fine meal!
We’ve got more to share but this train is bouncing around too much to type much more today! We got some great meal ideas, saw and tasted items from a home freeze dryer, and visited some of your favorite brand restaurants. Will pick up with more next week!
KETO Q&A
This is part 4 of understanding the Keto Diet.
What’s the difference between low-carb and keto diets?>
Keto is a very strict low-carb diet, that also puts even more emphasis on moderating the protein intake, and relying primarily on fat to supply energy needs.
A regular strict low-carb diet will likely put most people in ketosis anyway. But a keto diet tweaks things even further to make sure it’s working and, if desired, to get even deeper into ketosis.
Keto could be called an extra strict low-carb diet.
How do you know when your body is in ketosis?
Any of these signs may indicate you are in ketosis:
Decreased appetite and increased energy levels.
Increased thirst and urination.
“Keto breath”, which may be more apparent to others than to yourself.
Dry mouth or a metallic taste in your mouth.
Beyond these signs and symptoms, you can measure your level of ketosis, using urine stips, breath analyzers or blood meters.
How long does it take to be in ketosis?
It varies, from a day or two, up to a week or more. People with more insulin resistance (e.g. people with type 2 diabetes) usually take longer, while young and lean people generally get into ketosis far more quickly. Intermettent fasting can hasten the process.
Can you be in ketosis and not lose weight?
Yes. Muscle mass often increases on ketosis which can make it seem you’re not accomplishing anything while reducing body fat.
Last of all next week’ – what you can and cannot eat on a keto diet.
MARKET CHITCHAT
THIS WEEK’S GROWER NOTES
We have the best Growers in the Wiregrass! Please learn more about them on our Grower Page.
MAYIM FARM: Mayim Farm will be back this week! We’ll also be showcasing some new products we’ve been working on…looking forward to seeing all of you again at the upcoming fall markets….
DANNY’S GREENS: It’s still hot but Danny’s lettuce has caught up and a limited quantity is available for purchase this week.
FOOTNOTES
We would love to hear from you! If you have a favorite recipe, want to write a product review, have an idea or request for an article or information, let us know! You can reply to this newsletter or write marketatdothan@gmail.com.
Order Saturday 5pm to Tuesday 5pm weekly for Pickup the following Friday
Dothan Pickup: 10am – 12pm, Dothan Nurseries, 1300 Montgomery Highway, Dothan, AL 36303
Daleville Pickup: 11am – 11:30am, Parking area behind Daleville Chamber of Commerce
Enterprise Pickup: 12pm – 12:30pm, Grocery Advantage, 1032 Boll Weevil Circle, Enterprise
Our Email: marketatdothan@gmail.com
Join our Online Discussions! www.facebook.com/groups/MarketatDothanDiscussion
Be sure to use our hashtag! #marketatdothan
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!
Dothan, Alabama: Sept 21, 2017 M@D Newsletter
This Week’s Newsletter:
Ketosis Part III
Market Chitchat
Rail Ramblings
MORE KETO SAFTEY CONSIDERATIONS
This is Part 3 of understanding the Keto Diet.
Is ketosis safe for people with diabetes?
A keto diet leading to ketosis is generally a very powerful treatment to reverse type 2 diabetes.
People with type 1 diabetes can use a keto or low-carb diet to significantly improve their blood-sugar control. They will however normally always require insulin injections, but usually far lower doses on keto. They need to take care to not take too low doses and end up with ketoacidosis, or too high and end up with hypoglycemia.
Both people with type 1 and type 2 may rapidly require a reduction in medication on a keto diet to avoid hypoglycemia.
Is a ketogenic diet safe for high cholesterol?
Generally, the cholesterol profile tends to improve on a keto diet, lowering triglycerides and raising the good HDL cholesterol. However, a small minority of people may end up with quite high total cholesterol. Whether this is dangerous or safe is debated – there are no quality studies to determine the answer. But should you be one of the few where cholesterol may get up very high, e.g. over 400, you may want to take steps to reduce it just to be safe.
Is keto safe during pregnancy?
A keto diet appears to be safe during pregnancy. It may also be very helpful in the case of gestational diabetes. However, there are no scientific studies on the subject, so there is a lack of definite knowledge. Possibly it’s wise to exercise caution and aim for a more moderate low-carb diet based on the experiences of people who have done it and doctors used to treating patients using a keto diet during pregnancy.
Next week’s installment on the keto diet will cover common questions.
MARKET CHITCHAT
Be sure to mark your calendar for our Fall Market Days. We’re looking forward to spending a couple of lovely mornings at Dothan Nurseries. Our final tent market day will be at Open House on Thursday December 5.
Also, THANK YOU to everyone who has been so helpful and kind to Viki in Ros’s absence.
RAIL RAMBLINGS
Greetings from the awesome world of Amtrak. Many of you know the Mr. and I are celebrating 40 years of wedded harmony and are seeing America from a train car. I LOVE IT. The coaches are roomy and comfortable, low to no stress and the pace and scenery are relaxing. I’m penning this note on Thursday, 1 pm central time and we’ve been in Montana maybe half an hour.
So far the best food of the trip has been at my daughters house (Memphis) and Lou Mitchells (Chicago) where I had an apple cheddar omelet. Basically it was a cheese omelet with apple pie filling on top. Train food is ok but nothing to write home about. Once we get to the west coast I expect lots of inspiration as we plan to visit Bob’s Red Mill and the Grateful Bread among others. More to come next week!
FOOTNOTES
We would love to hear from you! If you have a favorite recipe, want to write a product review, have an idea or request for an article or information, let us know! You can reply to this newsletter or write marketatdothan@gmail.com.
Order Saturday 5pm to Tuesday 5pm weekly for Pickup the following Friday
Dothan Pickup: 10am – 12pm, Dothan Nurseries, 1300 Montgomery Highway, Dothan, AL 36303
Daleville Pickup: 11am – 11:30am, Parking area behind Daleville Chamber of Commerce
Enterprise Pickup: 12pm – 12:30pm, Grocery Advantage, 1032 Boll Weevil Circle, Enterprise
Our Email: marketatdothan@gmail.com
Join our Online Discussions! www.facebook.com/groups/MarketatDothanDiscussion
Be sure to use our hashtag! #marketatdothan
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!
Fresh Harvest, LLC: Hakurei, Microgreens & Broccoli
Contact Info
Our Website: freshharvest.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/freshharvestllc
Email:
John Drury john.drury@att.net
Phone:
John 615-838-0428
Market News
Hello!
There were some late additions to the Market including Hakurei turnips, microgreens, pea or sunflower shoots and there is still plenty of broccoli.
The Market will remain open until Tuesday evening for you to place an order for this week.
Here is some information on how Fresh Harvest works.
*Orders can be placed without receiving the Sunday email. I try to open the Market between 7 and 8pm on Sunday. Sometimes I run a little late. Just go to the website: http://freshharvest.locallygrown.net/welcome to see if the Market is open.
*If you see an item as Sold Out, write in the Comment section at check out that you would like that item if more becomes available. We’ll try our best to add it to your order.
*PayPal payments have to be manually added to your account. There will be a delay to crediting your account due to me needing to take time to do the bookkeeping. I also have to go to each account with cash or check payments. These are sometimes delayed by procrastination or being busy. You can still place an order even though it may cause your account to be “overdrawn”. There is no penalty for going into the minus column. Sometimes I’m a little slow in getting to the bank to make deposits, but it eventually happens.
• If you recruit a new customer to Fresh Harvest and they open an account with a $50 deposit, we will credit your account $10 for each new customer who signs up. They will need to tell me your name, so that I can credit your account. Word of mouth has been our best advertising. Any help that you can provide is greatly appreciated.
• Every week, we leave orders at the church for customers who cannot arrive at Trinity before 6pm. This has worked well for those who have difficulty with the 4-6pm window. Please let me know if you need me to leave your order at the church.
• The bag that you receive each week is to be brought back with your next order. We have been negligent in telling new customers how this works. Don’t feel bad if you return multiple bags, it happens all the time.
• We’re into reusing and recycling. Our clean egg cartons, honey jars, paper and plastic bags, berry containers are some of the items that we can reuse. If we can’t reuse the returned items, we’ll recycle them.
• We do guarantee everything that we sell. If you ever have a problem, please let us know and we will credit your account.
• If there are other products or growers that you think should be a part of Fresh Harvest, please let me know.
Thanks for your support, and I will see you on Wednesday!
If you need to text me, my number is 615-838-0428.
John
Recipes
Old99Farm Market: Old 99 Farm, Week of Sept 15 2019
Hello everyone, (there’s over 250 families on this list!)
We harvested the sweet corn and have lots for pick up this week. Great price! 50c/cob. Also lots of spaghetti squash that you can use instead of pasta or eat right out of the shell.
Liberty apples are now ripe for eating; a crispy tart apple like the Macintosh.
And all the rest: celeriac, basil, carrots, radicchio, onions, beets and tops, beans, kale, collards, cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant and peppers.
Meats: beef: ground, stew, steaks, roasts, soup bones; Pork: chops, roasts, hams, lard.
Various: compost, asian pears, coffee (roasted here by Vintage Coffee.
September is the global awakening of climate emergency! Millions of students, thousands of cities and towns organizing massive demonstrations, walkouts, strikes to drive home the message: we are out of time. It Has Begun.
Hamilton has ClimateScience talk at Unitarian Church Sept 20 noon to 3pm
Students Friday4Future striking assembly at Gore Park Sept 27, noon
See the Hamilton Climate Events calendar at http://bit.ly/ClimateEvents
Siloam Springs, AR: Online Market is Open!!
www.siloamsprings.locallygrown.net
Over 60 kids enjoyed Kids Day at the Farmers Market Saturday! Many thanks to our Kids Day sponsors:
Grand Savings Bank
Sager Creek Pediatrics
Walmart
This coming Saturday is Let’s Cook Local featuring The Park House Kitchen + Bar! They will demonstrate how to use fresh market ingredients to create a meal. Rumor has it that it might be a breakfast meal…..Yum!
Local band Common Roots will be joining us as well. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy music, shopping and sampling a meal!
Have a great week and see you Saturday!
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for September 19
Athens Locally Grown
How to contact us:
Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net
On Twitter: @athlocallygrown
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.
Market News
The rains this weekend sure felt nice, even though I was out camping in it. The ground was rather parched, after the ridiculously long string of days in the 90s we had, and all the plants really needed it. I thought maybe we’d get a break from the heat, but seems there’s a couple more days in the 90s ahead of us. Looking at the end of the week, though, I see nights in the 50s in our future! That is great news for all the leafy greens and other fall crops that have been struggling in the heat, but it also will really slow down the summer crops that have been hanging on. Many of our growers extend their seasons with hoop houses and other protections from the cold, but if you’re a stickler for tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers grown out in the direct sun, you’ve only got a month or so left of those.
Thank you so much for your support of Athens Locally Grown, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. You all are part of what makes Athens such a great area in which to live. We’ll see you on Thursday at Ben’s Bikes at the corner of Pope and Broad Streets from 4:30 to 8pm!
Other Area Farmers Markets
The Athens Farmers Market is open on Saturdays at Bishop Park, and Wednesday evenings downtown at Creature Comforts. You can catch the news on their website. The West Broad Farmers Market is back as well, Saturdays from 9 to 1, and you can watch for weekly news here: http://www.athenslandtrust.org/west-broad-farmers-market/. The Comer Farmers’ Market is open on Saturday mornings from 9am to noon. Check www.facebook.com/comerfm for more information. The Oconee County farmers market is held every Saturday 8 to noon in downtown Watkinsville. Washington, GA also has a lovely little Saturday market, running on Saturdays from 9 to 2pm. You can learn all about them here: www.washingtonfarmersmkt.com Folks to the east can check out the Hartwell Farmers Market, which starts bright and early on Saturday morning from 7am to noon, and Tuesday afternoons from 11 to 3pm. If you know of any other area markets operating, please let me know.
All of these other markets are separate from ALG (including the Athens Farmers Market) but many growers sell at multiple markets. Please support your local farmers and food producers, where ever you’re able to do so!
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!
Fresh Harvest, LLC: Fresh Harvest for September 15th
Contact Info
Our Website: freshharvest.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/freshharvestllc
Email:
John Drury john.drury@att.net
Phone:
John 615-838-0428
Market News
Hello!
The average first frost date for our area is one month from today. I’m looking forward to that light dusting and cool temps on the 15th of October, mark your calendars. For some reason, I keep thinking that our offerings will be diminishing at this time of the year. But not at all, we have quite a large and varied list this week. This same errant thinking caused me to believe that Anson and I could pack the orders last week in our usual 2 hour span. It was a little hectic, but we got it done although Anson finished around 5:30. I didn’t even get to show off Abe’s 30 lb. melon that I bought. You too could have one this week. Arugula and green beans are back on the Market as well as Rocky Glade Farm’s broccoli.
I am setting up in a different location at Trinity. There’s a big tree diagonally across from where I’ve been setting up, near Sharondale. It’s flat and has more shade.
Lots of fine items from Wedge Oak and Bear Creek Farms.
Dozen Bakery cookies and breads, eggs, granola, honey, and coffee are all in abundance.
You have until Tuesday night to place your order.
Thanks for your support, and I will see you on Wednesday!
If you need to text me, my number is 615-838-0428.
John
Recipes
Foothills Market: The Market is Open!
A fresh vegetable you’ve ordered last week, and could not wait to taste again? Something new you wanted to try this week? Once again, the market is open for your convenience. From 5 p.m. today until 5 p.m. this Wednesday, September 18th, explore the market listings, submit your order, and we will have it ready for pick up on Thursday, 5:00-5:30 p.m. at the Food for Thought garden.
“It isn’t just about eating, it’s about eating fresh”