Champaign, OH:  Take The Long Way Home

Does it feel that your life’s become a catastrophe?
Oh, it has to be for you to grow , boy.
When you look through the years and see what you could
have been oh, what you might have been,
If you’d had more time…
(Take The Long Way Home-Supertramp)

The long way home…I’m not quite sure where I am going with this because, tonight, it has so many different levels of meaning for me.

As we all know, I grew up in the west end of my hometown. I lived in a little capsule of suburbia houses mixed in with big, old, rambling houses. Both of which I lived. The west end kids were a close, scrappy bunch, who banded together while building forever ties, and these are the ties that run deep in my heart, forever.

There did come a time in my west end life, that would force me to venture in other directions, take new friends, keep the old friends, and make new paths.

This was called high school for me. Back then, the west end, the east end, and the middle end?, all went to the same high school. Freshman year found me taking on a new life, new adventures, new friends. While the west end taught me how important my friendships with the boys were, high school brought me into my first real friendships with girls.

Thankfully, I met up and began a lifetime friendship with a group of girls who all hailed from both the east end, and the middle end. I was the only west ender. We began to carve our places in the hierarchy of high school, we crushed over boys, we grooved the same activities, we partied, some of us cheered, some of us were in band, and some were on student council. We were the girls of 1982, making our mark in high school, not knowing we would become life long soul sisters.

Over the next, um, well, oh…you know, a number of years, we all watched as we departed off to colleges, as we each took off for far ends of the United States. We watched marriages, kids, divorces, deaths, finding ourselves, losing ourselves, sending our own kids off to colleges, marriages of them, and as things always go, we all found our way back to our group.

But, as age goes, as time goes, it has become our norm, to begin comforting each other, as we watch the passing of our parents. When did we grow up? When did we watch our parents age? How do we deserve this love that each of us, unconditionally gives us, in this most amazing group?

Tonight found me at the side of one of our soul sisters. Her father has passed away, and most of the high school gang was on hand, from out of town.

I looked around, I comforted, and hugged, and smiled, and had tears, and then I departed. The funeral home was on the side of town where my high school coming of age happened, so, after I left, I took the long way home, and drove around old, familiar roads, thinking, remembering, and feeling so lucky to have built these amazing friendships.

The long way home,the paths we travel in life, the people, places, and things that are on that road that takes us through life, only to wind us around, right back where we started.

I talk about how much I value my growing up, my friendships, the paths I chose in life, and the people who love me, who shaped me, and who encouraged me. This is why I feel so strongly about this little market, this little community, this little bit of love, that we are able to bring to you, each week.

We all have had journeys, we all have gone that long way home…that is why you are all so important to us. Together, for these past years, we have all just been traveling’ on that long way home, with the one hope that we are that light, that shines you on your way.

Get your orders in, tonight…we are here for you until 10pm. Think about the love, think about the light, and think about this journey of local products, nutrition, and pride that we bring to you.

Make this market your little stop on your own long way home…

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

CLG:  Tuesday Reminder - Market Closes Tonight after 10pm.

Tuesday Reminder – Market Closes Tonight after 10pm.
Hello friends,
There’s still time to place your order for pickup this Friday, February 6th.

The market closes TONIGHT after 10pm, maybe even midnight! Come early on Friday for the best selection from the Extras table. See you Friday!

How to contact us:

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Instead…

Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039

Email: Steve – kirp1968@sbcglobal.net

Our Website:

www.conway.locallygrown.net

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846st

Gwinnett Locally Grown:  Gwinnett Locally Grown Market Status

Dear Market Customer,

Thank you so much for your support. We know the market has been sporadic this year. Due to low orders and our other commitments at Rancho Alegre Farm the market will be closed until further notice. We feel this is the best step until we can give it the focus it needs and the community would be able to support it.

We are focusing first on some amazing workshops that will include topics such as homesteading, cooking, gardening and more with the hopes of building relationships with workshop attendees that will support the market.

If you would like to be notified about our workshops please sign up for our weekly newsletter here – http://ranchoalegrefarm.com/learn/workshops/

If you feel you have a great topic you and are interested in teaching a workshop feel free to fill out our wokshop instructor form here – http://ranchoalegrefarm.com/learn/workshops/workshop-instructor-form/

As always thank you for your support.

Pilar Quintero
Rancho Alegre Farm and Gwinnett Locally Grown

Green Fork Farmers Market:  Weekly product list

Dear Green Fork Farmers Market Customers:

New this week: Foundation Farm has Japanese turnips. So sweet for roasting, sautéing, or eating raw! Greens are included so you can cook those up too.

Also available this week:

Vegetables—Spinach, kale, carrots, swiss chard, japanese turnips with greens, collard greens, lettuce, garlic, and sweet potatoes.

Fruit—Apples

Eggs—From free range hens on pasture.

Nuts—Pecans

Herbs—Garlic, cilantro, and turmeric.

Honey—Local and delicious!

Meat—Pastured beef, lamb, and goat.

Olives and Olive Oil—Direct from the organic grower in California.

Fermented foods—Okra and jalapenos.

Salsa—Made with locally grown and organic ingredients.

Crafts—Natural, handmade soy candles scented with pure essential oils (no toxic chemicals!)

Place your order now, then pick up and pay on Wednesday from 4-7 pm at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville.

You can also check out a selection of locally grown and handmade goods at the market on Wednesday.

We look forward to seeing you!

Green Fork Farmers Market
Wednesdays 4-7 pm
Indoors, Year Round
Inside Nightbird Books
205 W. Dickson St.
Fayetteville, AR

To place your order, click on the link below to enter the website. Sign in as a customer, then click on the icon next to each product you wish to order. Proceed to checkout, review the list to make sure it’s correct, then scroll to the bottom and click on Place This Order. Make sure you receive a confirmation email—-if you don’t, your order was not processed. Payment is at the market pickup with cash, check, debit/credit card, EBT, and Senior FMNP coupons. Ask about our doubling program for EBT and SFMNP!

Dawson Local Harvest:  REMINDER! Dawson Local Harvest Market Closes @ 9pm!

Dawson Local Harvest for Feb. 3rd

REMINDER!

The Market for the Dawson Local Harvest will close Tonight at 9 pm. Take a look at The Market and see all that’s available!

Thanks

Alan
Market Manager

Cross Timbers Food Cooperative:  CTFC Market Open for February 11 Pick-up

Hi, folks—

Ordering for the first February delivery is OPEN.

Orders can be placed through Sunday, February 5.

Pickup is from 1:30 – 2:30 PM on Saturday, February 11.

Enjoy,
Wylie
for Cross Timbers Food Cooperative

Russellville Community Market:  RCM Order Reminder

Russellville Community Market closes at 10 p.m. this evening – be sure to place your order!

Pick up is Thursday at All Saints Episcopal Church on Phoenix from 4 – 6:30 p.m.

See you on Thursday!!

Russellville Community Market

FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.

Cape Locally Grown:  Winter Wellness-20% OFF

Are you under the weather? Keep on top of it with these 5 natural, locally made products!

20% off the following items this week!
1. Elderberry Syrup
Fight the flu!

2. Fire Cider
Immune boost, helps kick that nasty cold!

3. Beeswax Candles
Purifies the air, kills bacteria

4. Arnica Calundula
Liniment, relieves sore joints and muscles.

5. Garlic
A delicious way to support your immune system.

(you can find most of these products under the herb category)

Stay Healthy!
CLG
cape.locallygrown.net

Yalaha, FL:  Local Produce Market Open. Channel Catfish available

Order now through Feb 2nd for Feb 4th pickup.

Send me a message if you are interested in Getting Channel Catfish, we could arrange to do a big harvest Sat Feb 4th.

Let me know if you are interested in Shiitake Mushrooms. They should be listed soon but if you let me know, I may be able to fill orders even before the new farm gets listing.

If you want Living Trays of Sunflower shoots, Pea shoots, or micro greens please let me know as I need time to grow them for you. Currently I can do Pea shoots, sunflower shoots, radish micro greens and wheatgrass in full trays, 1/6th trays or 1/8th trays. I can also do radish in smaller containers. In trials are Basil and Beet micro greens but both of those seem to take longer. If you have any particular requests, let me know I’m happy to grow to order.

Sign in to order. https://yalaha.locallygrown.net/market

You have to sign in to see the add to cart button. Then click the add to cart button on the items you want to buy. Remember you need to check out before your order will be placed.
Remember to let me know when you want to pick up on Sat. (If I don’t send you an e-mail confirmation of your order and pick up time, please make sure you checked out and completed your order.)

Champaign, OH:  Pizza!!

Today, in my Super Bowl installment, let’s talk about pizza!! How easy, how yum, how creative can one food genre be?? So many ways to make a pizza, and so many people who love it!!

Have a variety of pizzas, have a pizza party where everyone makes their own, get creative or stay traditional!!

Today, I am including a creative pizza recipe from Charlene, of Swisher Hill Herbs! She got this recipe from Rachel Ray, and is sharing it with the market.

While you are reading this recipe, or even coming up with your own recipe, think about how many pizza ingredients you can get from this market!! Including frozen pizza dough in packages, or in pre-formed frozen crusts!

Think about the meats, garlic, dried herbs, greens, etc…you can get a large amount of products, right here, to start your own pizza fun!!

Go ahead…get your orders in, and think pizza!! It’s good for parties, a fun dinner at home, or whenever you need to feed your creativity in the kitchen!

That’s Amore!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Thai Chicken Pizza
? 1 pizza dough, any brand
? 1/2 cup duck sauce or plum sauce ( look for this in the International aisle in your
grocery)
? 1/2 teaspoon crushed SHH red pepper flakes.
? 1 package (2 cups) shredded provolone or monterey jack cheese
? 1/2 thinly sliced Red or Green Bell Pepper
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? 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
? 2 tablespoons (low sodium) soy sauce
? 1 rounded tablespoonful peanut butter
? 2 teaspoons hot sauce
? 1 Tablespoon SHH Sweet Heat Thai Seasoning Blend
? 1/2 pound chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
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? 2 tablespoons honey
? 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
? 1/4 seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into matchsticks
? 4 scallions, chopped
? 1 cup bean sprouts
? ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2.Drain bean sprouts. In a medium size bowl mix, honey, wine or vinegar, add cucumber,
scallions and sprouts. Turn to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate.
3.In a bowl combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, hot sauce and SHH Sweet Heat
seasoning. (Use the microwave to loosen up peanut butter if it is too cold to blend into sauce, 10
seconds’ ought to do it.) Add chicken and coat evenly with mixture. Let stand while you prepare
pizza to bake
Form pizza crust on pizza pan or cookie sheet. Top with duck or plum sauce – spread it around
like you would pizza sauce. Sprinkle the pizza with some crushed red pepper flakes then top with
cheese and peppers. Bake until golden and bubbly, 15 to 17 minutes.
While pizza is baking, preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat, add chicken mixture, grill
chicken cutlets 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until firm. Remove from heat.
Top the hot, cooked pizza with chicken, drain cucumbers mixture and scatter over the pizza.
Sprinkle Fresh cilantro on top, cut into 8 wedges and serve
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