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The Online Market is open for ordering from 8 AM Wednesday till 8 PM on Thursday.
Spring time is upon us again. The planting of vegetables and flowers is in full spead as we work to provide an aboundance of fresh new products. Please feel free to make your selections from the great products available this week.
Remember the New Customer Referral Program
From March 20 through June 30
How it Works
1. Tell a friend about the CUMMING HARVEST farmers market.
2. Have them register at cumming.locallygrown.net. (the market managers will contact all new customers to ask who referred them)
3. After their third purchase (3 different weeks), your credit will be applied to your account.
Thank you for sharing your love of healthy food and for helping to support our local growers!
Stephen Daniels
770-905-9155
Newsletter - September 25, 2013
This post expired on September 25, 2023.
Recipe
Beef Bone Broth
Really Healthy Grass-fed Beef Broth
from Indian Creek Angus and Sarah Pope
Broths have been consumed since pre-historic times because they supply calcium, magnesium, potassium and other trace minerals as well as the broken-down minerals from cartilage and tendons like glucosamine and chondroitin. In Asia broth is consumed with every meal, and in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East it is a staple in most households. But in the US, consumption has declined because of the disappearance of the local butcher, the rise of pre-sliced meat, and the discarding of bones at the processing facilities. As a result, synthetic flavorings were invented and they are used in processed foods. Beware of these—they’re in commercial gelatin too.
Homemade gelatins and broths aid in digestion and have a protein-sparing effect. That is the consumption of them reduces the need for large quantities of meat. They help heal the intestinal lining and improve gut health. The amino acids in the broth, especially glycine, assist with detoxification of the liver.
To make broth, use a big stock pot and purchase quality bones—grass-fed is best. Soak the bones with good quality water and a little (1-2 tbls) apple cider vinegar for an hour or two. Then increase heat and leave uncovered until it reaches full boil. If foam rises to the top, these are impurities. Use a spoon to skim it off. Add vegetables, salt, pepper, and herbs, such as thyme. Then turn down the heat to simmer for 4-5 hours. Remove bones and discard or give to Fido. Strain out the vegetables, and consume the broth immediately or chill in the refrigerator. The fat will rise to the top and it can be removed, but it holds lots of nutrients. You can use it for cooking or leave it in the stock. The stock should gel in the refrigerator, but if it doesn’t then either your heat was too high for the simmering, you didn’t cook long enough, you used too much water, or you used the wrong type of bones. The best way to make beef broth is to combine about 4 pounds of marrow bones with 3 pounds of meaty soup bones from the back or neck.
You can make meat or vegetable soups from the broth or drink it plain. Another use for the stock is to cook a roast or stew beef in it. This doubles the flavor of your meat.
Market News
RAW MILK – you may order on Sunday or Monday for pick up on Wednesday or Saturday. If you are ordering ahead to pick up on Saturday you’ll need to pre-pay through your stripe account and understand that your milk will be 3 days old. From my experience his milk is usually good for at least 7 days. Please write a note on your order if you are picking up on Saturday.
Note: All Raw Milk Products are labeled “For Pet Consumption Only”. This is in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Agriculture for the State of Georgia. This is the only way Raw Milk can legally be sold in the state of Georgia.
GLASS JARS Sam sells milk in 1/2 gallon jugs for $4.40 each. He will also sell in glass Mason jars provided you provide the jars. Milk in glass will be $3.30 each 1/2 gallon. You will need 6 jars with metal flat lid and plastic screw lid (plastic doesn’t rust). I’ve purchased some cases and lids that you can buy for $15 (6 jars and 6 lids).
NEW TO THE MARKET?
Here’s some tips to help you have the best experience when ordering online.
1. ORDER EARLY (Don’t wait for this email to place your order!!)
2. COMPLETE YOUR ORDER…you can lose an item in your cart if someone else orders and completes the order ahead of you.
3. LOOK FOR A CONFIRMATION EMAIL…if you don’t receive an email showing your completed order, your order was not placed and you’ll need to place it again.
4. MULTIPLE ORDERS…placing multiple orders aren’t a problem, they will be grouped together on our order form with one total.
5. ARRIVE EARLY TO PICK UP…We usually have extras from various farmers/vendors and maybe a Farmer of the Day. Arrive at 10am for a better selection and less wait time.
6. BRING GROCERY BAGS…Don’t forget to bring your reusable grocery bags to pack your order.
7. EMAIL THE GROWER…each farmer lists their own products and tries to make the listings as clear as possible so that you know what you are buying, but sometimes it may need more explanation. You are buying directly from the farmer/vendor and they are more than happy to speak to you to answer any questions.
LOCATION & PICK-UP
Building 106, Colony Park Dr. in the Basement of Suite 100, Cumming, GA 30040. Pick up every Saturday between 10-12pm.
Google Map
To view the harvest today and tomorrow till 8pm, visit “The Market” page on our website, The Cumming Harvest
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!