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Statesboro Market2Go: Weblog Entry
This Thursday is our last market until 2021, so order before 10pm on Tuesday night!
It’s the holiday season and we’d like to remind anyone on the hunt for gifts that Market2Go has something for everyone! Gift wrapping service is available for Market2Go purchases if chosen for a small fee.
- Luxurious soaps, scented candles, bath bombs, body butters, and salt scrubs.
- Artisan woodwork products such as clocks, puzzles, wall decor, cutting boards, and chess sets
- Adorable hand crocheted plushies and keychains.
- Numerous potted plants to delight any avid gardeners in your life
- Gorgeous pottery, platters, and wreaths
- Fruits, cookies, and many other sweet treats that make great stocking stuffers
- And of course, deluxe and local olive oil, jams, honey, coffee, and herbs to wow the even hardest to please gourmets
And don’t forget to stock up early for your winter feast! We’ve got roasts, turkeys, salmon, peas, sweet potatoes, eggnog, and ready made desserts that are perfect for a cozy holiday dinner! Check out our ever expanding recipe section for inspiration.
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK!
We’ve got more salmon! Doug has restocked our supply of large salmon fillets, individual portions, ground salmon and halibut portions. Y’all put in your Christmas orders now!
Last week for Market2Go Christmas Shoppe! Browse our new shopping category to find great gift ideas, holiday treats, and food for your feasts. Choose our Gift Wrapping Service and you’ll be all set with wrapped presents on December 17.
Featured Pop Up This Week: .Big Boy Cookies will be with us, serving warm, fresh-baked cookies from their food truck — 8 flavors including seasonal favorites oatmeal rum craisin and white chocolate peppermint mocha. Pair your cookies with hot chocolate, coffee, or cowboy cappuccino. And you can check out other Georgia Grown products normally featured at the Big Boy shop.
When visiting our popup vendors, please wear your mask & observe social distancing.
Siloam Springs, AR: Online Market is Open! Shop for your Christmas needs!
siloamsprings.locallygrown.net
I hope everyone is safe, warm and enjoyed the beautiful snow Sunday!
Remember, the market will be closed the week of Christmas to allow our farmers, vendors, and staff time off to observe the holiday with their family.
There are lots of great gift options available. Be sure to check out the aprons, art prints, personal and home care products, holiday decor, ear warmers, and pillows.
Our bakers have their weekly bread selections as well as cookies, gingerbread, Galette de rois, Linzertorte, Stollen and more.
Beef, chicken, and pork are all stocked and ready for your Christmas or regular dinner table.
Food makes a great gift! Market gift certificates are available and remember to add a few gift cards from our downtown retail shops and restaurants! They would love to be included in your Christmas giving! Support local this season and all year long!
Old99Farm Market: Week of 13 December 2020
“You can really taste the difference in everything at your farm. The vegetables taste so fresh and full of flavour and the chicken had absolutely delicious. Nothing like the watery metallic taste you find at organic grocery stores.”
Another customer recently discovered the farm and that’s what they had to say.
It reminds us that we as land stewards here at Old 99 Farm and doing the right thing.
It feels good, and you can taste the difference.
Feel free to order from our website with our wide selection of beef, pork and chicken we are sure to have what you’re looking for. Plenty of steaks, stew beef, bones for broth, tallow/fat for rendering, beef roasts, half and quarter chickens, 3 different types of pork chops, pork roasts, ribs, pork bones and so much more.
Veggies have been flying out of the greenhouses and its left me a little short on some items like health kick salad and that delicious magenta Swiss chard. I still have plenty of tender green kale, collard greens, choi sum, arugula, squash, sweet potatoes, onions, carrots. There is plenty more in the product list so have a peek and place your order for your favourites.
We still have Old 99 Farm gift cards available, please send us an email at [email protected] to order one or if you have any questions.
Don’t forget our winter market hours are 4 pm to 6 pm Thursday and Friday.
Please place your order BEFORE 7am Thursday. Orders placed after this time may not be processed. Special arrangements can be made for Saturday pickup by contacting Nick at 519-755-0577.
Thank you all for your continued support.
Be well,
Nick & Angela
Ian & Cami
Champaign, OH: Christmas Wrapping
Bah! Humbug!
Now that’s too strong
‘Cause it is my favorite holiday
But all this year’s been a busy blur
Don’t think I have the energy
To add to my already mad rush
Just ‘cause it’s ’tis the season
The perfect gift for me would be
Completions and connections left from last year
Ski shop encounter most interesting
Had his number but never the time
Most of ’81 passed along those lines
So deck those halls
Trim those trees
Raise up cups of Christmas cheer
I just need to catch my breath
Christmas by myself this year
Calendar picture, frozen landscape
Chill this room for 24 days
Evergreens, sparkling snow
Get this winter over with!
Flash back to spring time, saw him again
Would have been good to go for lunch
Couldn’t agree when we were both free
We tried, we said we’d keep in touch
Didn’t of course, ’til summertime
Out to the beach, to his boat, could I join him?
No, this time it was me
Sunburn in the third degree
Now the calendar’s just one page
Of course I am excited
Tonight’s the night I’ve set my mind
Not to do too much about it
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I’ll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I’ll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I’ll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I’ll miss this one this year
Hardly dashing through the snow
‘Cause I bundled up too tight
Last minute have-to-dos
A few cards, a few calls
Because it’s RSVP
No, thanks, no party lights
It’s Christmas Eve, gonna relax
Turned down all of my invites
Last fall I had a night to myself
Same guy called; Halloween party
Waited all night for him to show
This time his car wouldn’t go
Forget it, it’s cold, it’s getting late
Trudge on home to celebrate
In a quiet way, unwind
Doing Christmas right this time…
(The Waitresses)
Happy Monday, lovely market customers…and, welcome to your market manager’s trip back in time to the early 80s. This song. Packing my car, each year of college, tired, burned out, exams behind me, all projects completed, lots of hugging of sorority sisters, turning the lights off in my room, and jumping on the highway, driving the three hours, north, to be home for the holidays.
Arriving looking exhausted, malnourished, loads of dirty laundry, tons of phone calls and messages left from all of my friends who were also arriving in town from college. Dumping all of my gear, knowing my mother would immediately start laundry, and feed me. Then, I would be out the door, and off to the mall where I spent all of my high school/college years, working. I was a retail rat, and holiday times/summer you could find me working the floor at the old Casual Corner.
And the mall…my gosh, how much did I LOVE the mall at Christmas?? The hustle, the bustle, the shopping, the excitement, the much needed paychecks because also, I was a poor college girl, and the mall job allowed me to pay for my books, my sorority dues, and my wardrobe, while each parental unit took care of tuition and room fees.
And, this song…this song was everything holiday, back then. If you were also a mall rat back in the day, you knew each shop got the same huge muzak tape to play, all holiday season, and this one blared all over the place.
And, as my shift would end, I would race out to the area bars, clubs, also blaring this song, to meet up with friends, and boys who were all also in town. We would make plans, exchange gifts, talk about our past semester, and secure our New Year’s Eve dates.
This song…holiday time at it’s best for me. And, what really made me smile, way back when my daughter was in junior high and high school, she began her holiday love journey with this same song. It’s still our holiday song, together…
And, just as this song brings back so many lovely memories of holidays past, so does this market. Each year, in this time frame, we begin to say, Happy Holiday, as we take orders for the last time before the new year.
And, you all are seriously giving the market ALL the love, this week!! Even with all of my products off on vacation mode, you guys are tearing it up!!
So, you have until tomorrow evening before we say, Merry Christmas, and wrap it all up for two weeks.
I hope I’ve given you a fun song implant to take you on your day, and to put a fun song to your ordering…
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Locally Grown STT: More items posted today!
Good Monday Morning!
We have a few growers who just got through their weekend of farm stands and have a few more items available this week.
Just posted:
Bananas
Hot Peppers (ideal for making your holiday hot sauce)
Rosemary Bundles
Eggs 1/2 dozens
Keeping you updated,
Your Market Coordinators
Monroe Farmers Market: Online market is open!!
Greetings Monroe community!
Are you missing your favorite market foods and artisan products?
Good News!
The online market will be open through the holidays so that you may order the tasty items you have been missing!
Monroefm.locallygrown.net
Don’t forget the gift giving holidays are almost upon us, many of our vendor products will make great holiday gifts!!
This week, the market opens Sunday and will close for orders on Wednesday at 5pm. You may pick up your orders Saturday morning 12/19 between 10 and 11 am at:
City Hall
215 North Broad Street
Monroe, Ga
Happy Shopping!
Stones River Market: Reminder Market is OPEN -- See you on the Porch or Curb
Reminder the December 14 and 15th market is open until 10pm tonight. Pickup is Wednesday on the Porch at Quinn’s Mercantile. https://stonesriver.locallygrown.net
Some of our growers have updated their products and we welcome back….Terry Treasures…., she has several beautiful Cactus and Succulents in decorative containers that would make a great gifts for almost anyone. Very easy to care for, morning sun and only needs a little water every couple of weeks. Brighten your neighbor, family member, teacher, friend, co-worker or yourself day with one of her beautiful arrangements.
Thank you for supporting our Locally Grown Market, it means a lot to our Growers and Community by Shopping Local and Staying Local!
WELCOME 2 New Growers to the Market:
Barefoot Acres Herbs:
I make salves, herbal teas, and tinctures. I grow all the herbs used in my products except for CBD, which is grown locally by a friend. Find our products under the Herbal Healing Category in Herbal Healing Salves and in Tinctures.
RC Farms:
We are a Middle Tennessee Family Farm that is rooted in family history and growing for over 50 years. We pride ourselves in serving our local communities with Fresh Pesticide Free Produce, soil produced as well as hydroponically produced. This week we have White Kennebec Potatoes, Red Pontiac Potatoes, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Frozen October Beans and Frozen Purple Hull Peas, Hydroponic Green Tomatoes and Red Tomatoes.
News from some of our Growers:
Dogwood Valley Greenhouse:
We are still taking orders for our beautiful live Christmas wreaths and kissing balls. Get yours now before I run out of materials! I still have some of the “New for 2021” African violets, a few of the “oldie-but-goodie” violets, and a small number of Christmas cacti as well, including white and new ‘corn silk’ colors. Order now and ask me to deliver your gifts to your home on Christmas eve, as I will be taking a break from the market next week.
Farrar Farm LLC:
Instead of Turkey or Ham, enjoy a Beef Brisket this holiday! Our GROUND BEEF SPECIAL continues, purchase 5 pounds of Ground Beef and get 1 pound free. Get out those Soup/Chili Pots out and enjoy Pasture Raised Beef making delicious Stews, Chili, Spaghetti…the list is numerous.
Mama D’s Bakery:
Hi everyone!! This week we have the Christmas season favorites Peppermint Patty Chocolate Cake Roll, Chocolate Swiss Roll, and Blueberry Lemon Yeast Rolls. We also have everything else available this week. We have pumpkin spice bagels, banana breads and pumpkin breads (with the option of nuts or not) caramel apple cinnamon rolls, gingerbread cake roll, pumpkin cake roll, spicy ginger cookies, pumpkin streusel jumbo muffins, bagels, donuts, cheese Danishes, pies(chocolate fudge, pecan, chocolate chip pecan, pumpkin and sweet potato), cookies, granola and protein bars, cinnamon rolls, breads, and fruit scones. Thanks so much to everybody for your business!
Wedge Oak Farm: New cuts of Lamb available and e have added Basil Pesto (Noodles, Pasta & Italian Sauces) and our Tennessee Hot Pepper Jelly.
Simons Co. Elderberry Syrup:
Find my product in Herbal Healing Category under Immune Boosting Elderberry Syrup. Our Syrup is made locally by two natural minded mamas. We have been using this recipe and giving this to our families for years. We are so excited to be able to share the love of homemade elderberry syrup with you and help keep you healthy during these winter months. Always, all 100% organic ingredients : dried elderberries, cinnamon, clove, ginger, raw honey.
Carole Herbs (CS3 Farm):
We are finally moving into our new house and will be taking a break while we get settled in. Expect to see our shrubs, mustards, and herbal teas soon along with our vegetables.
Body and Soul Teas:
Our Herbal Teas Blends will go great with Holiday meal. Herbal tea blends for sipping and soaking. My current product line includes herbal tea blends, bath teas, and herbal steams. During the colder weather our Herbal Steam #2 is design to ease upper respiratory discomfort.
Flying S Farms:
This week produce available include; Salad Onions, Sweet Potatoes, Purple, Cheddar Cauliflower. Also Radishes (try them roasted-delicious) Turnips, Daikon’s, Turnips Greens, Winter Squash: Blue Hubbard and Kuri Hubbard, both delicious as a side dish or pies!, along with Acorn, Butternut and Carnival. Processed items: Assorted Friendship Breads, Pumpkin and Orange Cranberry Breads, Brownies and Lemon bars, Pumpkins Cookies are back on the market. Artisan Breads and Biscuits (Sour Cream or Buttermilk, happy to freeze them for you). As well as our Sour Dough Breads in loaves and rolls. We have been updating several of our Jams..Newly added..Ghostly Pear Jelly, a blend of Pear Syrup from our Pear Preserves with Seriously HOT Ghost Peppers, great for spicing up many things! Christmas Jam (Cranberry + Strawberry) and Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapenos), Dark Cherry Jam and Seriously HOT Strawberry, we keep Jammin’ so be sure to check back. Do you have a favorite that I don’t have listed, let me know.
Look forward seeing you “On the Porch or At the Curb" of Quinn’s Mercantile Wednesday December 16th from 5:00 – 6:30 pm, please contact me if you are unable to make delivery or are running late, please phone, email or text me so we can make arrangements to get your order to you. if we don’t hear from you, your order will be donated and you will be invoiced for the amount since we still need to pay our Growers for their products. Remember we do have Delivery if you think you will be later than 6:30 pm.
How to contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://stonesriver.locallygrown.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
Locations: Quinn’s Mercantile on Wednesdays: 301 North Spring Street, Murfreesboro
map: https://goo.gl/maps/GAkJS1wawbr
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for December 17
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
Winter officially starts next week, and so the days will soon start getting longer once again. There are plenty of holidays these next few weeks, and I hope whichever ones you celebrate are as joyful as they can be (especially with all the challenges this year has brought). We are giving the growers a bit of a holiday and will be closed next week so if there’s anything you need for your holiday meals next week, be sure to order it for pickup this Thursday. We will be back the following week for our final pickup of 2020 on New Year’s Eve.
Another announcement I have is, as predicted, you all snapped up almost all of the first shipment of wild Alaskan fish from Doug, but he assures me he’ll return to my house soon with another load to fill up his freezer. There was a bit of a mix-up last week, however, and some of you received halibut filets that were smaller than those described on the website. If that happened to you, please let me know and we’ll make things right.
Some of our growers will be taking time off over the next few weeks, and between that and winter you’d think there wouldn’t be much to sell. I see 399 different products listed this week, however, including 79 listings for veggies. I love all the creativity and diversity all our growers bring to market, even hen the days are cold and short.
Finally, once again we will be closed next week but I’m looking forward to seeing you all (from the safety of your cars) this Thursday!
We are still getting new customers every week (and we love seeing new masked faces!) so for all of you you can find a detailed run-down of how Thursdays go on our website here: https://athens.locallygrown.net/faq#7
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 at our brand new home on Tallassee Road!
Other Area Farmers Markets
If ALG doesn’t have everything you need, please support our growers at the other markets that are now back up and running, or at their own locations. The Comerian takes online orders for Saturday pickup at the bakery here: https://www.thecomerian.com/online-ordering. The Athens Farmers Market is holding their Saturday market once again in Bishop Park. It’s not anything like it was before, so you’ll want to read up on all the changes on their website, http://athensfarmersmarket.net. The West Broad Farmers Market is back too, holding a drive through market just like us (and using my software too, so it’ll be nice and familiar). You can join them at https://wbfm.locallygrown.net. And of course Collective Harvest is going strong over at https://www.collectiveharvestathens.com.
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!
Dawson Local Harvest: The Holidays are Delicious on the Dawson Local Harvest
The Dawson Harvest Market for December 13th
Foods for the Holidays!
Hot Pepper Peach Logs, Cheesecake Brownies, Caramel Apple Bread, Outrageous Chocolate Chip Cookies, and So Much More!
THE MARKET IS OPEN! ORDER NOW!
Foothills Market: One More Week in 2020...
…for Foothills Market, anyway!
We will have our regular offerings this week, with pickup on Thursday, but then we will be taking a holiday break until January 2021.
Browse the market for vegetables, meats, and baked goods between now and Wednesday at 5 p.m. Be sure to click the “Place your order” button, and we’ll have your items ready for pickup between 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Eat something fresh this week!