Weekly Market News
2/1/18
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Order on Our Website: http://suwanee.locallygrown.net/market Fridays to Sundays
Pick Up Location: 1300 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Suite 1104, Suwanee 30024 at Cultured Traditions (LOWER LEVEL at The Plaza at Suwanee Station Shopping Center)
Pick Up Date & Time: WEDNESDAYS 1 pm to 6:30pm
News Highlights
New Vendor! Duluth Cottage Kitchen
I am very happy to welcome Eva Kuhn of Duluth Cottage Kitchen to our family of growers and producers. Eva uses organically grown produce from her garden in Duluth and also Cane Creek Farms to create dehydrated vegetable powders. These can be used to add to your smoothies, thicken sauces, added to soups, and to add some veggies to your salad dressings. Great way to sneak in some veggies into baked goods as well. Check out her products on the market starting this week.
Group Buy : Fermented Cod Liver Oils and other Green Pasture products is this weekend. This is a prepaid pre-order. As with all Group Buys, this item will not be available this Wednesday for pick up since I will be placing our order on Monday morning. I expect it to be available for pick up the following week. More details about the benefits of FCLO are in another section at the bottom of this newsletter.
Carrell Farms
Order this weekend! Carrell Farms delicious and healthy pasture raised Buffalo, Alpaca, and Lamb are back on the market this week. They are on the market every other week. Items will be delivered for this week's pick up.
Cedar Rock Dairy -Milk Glass Jar Program Changes
Cedar Rock Dairy will continue to allow those that already have glass jars to continue to order milk in glass. Going forward, new milk customers will only be able to purchase milk in plastic jugs. We have had many issues with glass jars not being returned and Sam has decided to no longer offer glass jars to new customers.
Fresh Harvest
At pick up, Produce baskets will be arranged in alphabetical order by first name. David from FH will be at pick up this week, February 7th to meet everyone at Suwanee and answer any questions you have about produce baskets. We would both love to hear your feedback!!Don't forget to customize (make changes/swaps) to your FH basket by 2pm Friday (tomorrow) at https://freshharvestga.com/
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My Daily Bread Whole Grains Bakery - New Ownership!
My Daily Bread wishes to share some exciting news with you... we are under new ownership! Our friends at Leilani's Gardens have assumed ownership over the company and we couldn't be more excited. Leilani's Gardens and My Daily Bread share many of the same values and goals which include providing healthy, natural and organic products to our customers. When the original owners of My Daily Bread decided it was time to hang up their aprons, it seemed like a 'natural' fit to bring the bakery to the farm.
Don't worry – we've kept all of our recipes, and even our baker, Bruce, so you'll still receive the same quality baked goods that you have come to expect from us at My Daily Bread. Not only can you expect the same products, but we hope to bring some exciting new additions to the table using the fresh produce we'll now have, literally, in our own back yard.
Our customers are very important to us, and we value your patronage. We are pleased to continue serving the community and people who have helped us grow into the bakery we are today, and we look forward to the new opportunities that lie ahead.
Thank you for your support!
~ My Daily Bread
Recipe of the Week - Check them out in the Recipe of the Week section of this newsletter. If you missed previous week's recipes, no worries, I've started archiving them to our co-op website under the Recipe tab https://suwanee.locallygrown.net/recipes and tagged some items on our website. I'm hoping by the end of the year we will have at 52 recipes to try out together! Feel free to email your favorite recipe to me!
New Sections in Newsletter- "Community Corner"- events, searching for job, and "Recipe of the week" Please send your submissions by Wednesdays. I can't wait to see some of your favorite recipes using some co-op ingredients!
PLEASE HELP! Volunteers Needed at pick up!
Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help! Shifts are 1 hour long and go by really fast. It's a great opportunity to meet fellow members. The schedule IS UPDATED through the end of 2018
THANK YOU Karen M, Chuck, Cindy, and Erika for volunteering yesterday!
Fermented Cod Liver Oil (FCLO) Info
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 strong. My hair hasn’t been this thick since my last pregnancy. 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.
Many years ago, 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.
Further reading:
Historical Roots of Fish Liver Oil
Garum – The History of Fermented Cod Liver Oil
Scientists Bridge the Gap Between Today’s Food Technology and Traditional Fermented Fish Products
Community Corner
(Repeat) Member seeking Marketing position - Please check out Karen's resume below. If you know anyone looking for her qualiticatons feel free to forward on. Thank you!
Recipes of the Week
Sweet and Savory Kale
Submitted by Karen deLaubenfels
Serves 4-6
(I made ¼ of this recipe the first time in order to test it. It was so good that I ate it all at once!)
2 tablespoons of olive oil
½ medium onion – chopped
3 cloves garlic – minced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar (I used more – add ½ tablespoon at a time to taste.)
1 ¼ cups of chicken stock
1 1-pound bag of kale (chopped kale without thick stem pieces)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
1/3 cup of sliced cranberries (I didn't use)
¼ cup of sliced almonds (I didn't use)
Directions:
In a large stock pot, heat olive oil on medium high heat.
Add onion and garlic; saute until onion softens, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
Stir in mustard, sugar, cider vinegar and chicken stock. Bring to a boil on high heat (I didn't do this.)
Add kale, cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
Add (optional) cranberries.
Continue cooking on medium high heat, stirring often.
The liquid should reduce by about half and cranberries (if used) will get plump in about 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with almonds, if desired.
Serves 4 - 6
Creamed Kale (Dairy Free)
Submitted by Karen deLaubenfels
Sauce:
2 to 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped (about 1 heaping cup)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup raw cashews (B Blood types might want to try walnuts or another acceptable substitute)
2 cups water
½ small jalapeno pepper, seeded
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 to 2 teaspoons Herbamare (I used Bragg Organic Sprinkle with 24 Herbs & Spices instead)
Preparation:
Chop the kale and set aside.
Heat a large skillet (11 or 12-inch) over medium heat. Add the olive oil, then the onions and garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes or until softened and beginning to change color.
Add them to a blender along with the cashews, water, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and Herbamare. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Place the sauce back into your skillet along with the chopped kale and simmer for 10 – 15 minutes or until kale has softened and sauce has thickened.
Taste and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper if needed.
Note: Another alternative to Herbamare is to make you own and do it your way!
Here's one suggestion that I found: sea salt, dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage, basil, celery seed, marjoram, and dried kelp.
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.
Group Buys:
Green Pasture Fermented Cod Liver Oil 2/2 -2/4
Wilderness Family Naturals - 2/16 - 2/18
Upcoming Farmer/Vendor of the Day/Farm Tour-
Spring Meet & Greet "Pop up" Market - TBD Spring 2018
Meetings:
Steering Committee Meeting - TBD Sunday, in February (more details to come)
Fresh Harvest - Produce Baskets - Sign Up Info
Below are instructions if you want to set up an account to have your Fresh Harvest produce basket delivered to our Suwanee pick up location at a discounted co-op rate. Use SWLC as your referral when signing up and receive $10 off your first basket! You will also receive 15% off co-op discount on every produce basket!
You can make exchanges, add on items, no weekly commitment, payment is directly with them, and receive high quality organic fruits and vegetables. 15% co-op discount will be applied to your basket order.
Here is the process for signing up:
- Go to www.freshharvestga.com
- Click “Sign Up” in the top right corner
- Select a type of basket
- Select frequency of delivery
- Input personal information
- Select “Suwanee Whole Life Co-op” as your ‘Delivery Location’ from the scroll down menu
- Receive 15% off every basket!
You will receive the “harvest email” on Wednesday afternoons. It will let you know what is coming in your basket the following week. You have until 2pm Friday to make customizations or add additional items.
You can make as many customizations as you like and that will not change the price of your basket. Then you will receive your basket the following Thursday at our Suwanee pick up location.
If you have questions please give them a call at 770-847-6630 and they will be happy to help you!
Wellness Partner
Dr. Rick Dietz Partners In Health, PC
Chiropractor in Suwanee, GA
3525 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road
Suite 102
Suwanee , GA 30024
770-614-9599
Wellness partners please email your submissions prior to Thursday newsletter deadline.
About Us
We are an online farmers market that strives to provide the community convenient access to nutrient dense, organically grown foods and healthy products that contain No Antibiotics, No Hormones, No Synthetic Fertilizers or Chemicals, No Additives, such as MSG or Nitrates, No GMO Soy and No GMOs.
Email: suwaneewholelife@gmail.com
Website: https://suwanee.locallygrown.net
Location: 1300 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Suite 1104, Suwanee, GA, United States
Phone: 404-934-4644
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuwaneeWholeLife/
Twitter: @localfoods30024