Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Have a question for other co-op members? Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op

Group Buy: Wilderness Family Naturals (Organic Coconut Oils and Pantry Items)

This weekend we will be taking orders for organic coconut oils and pantry items from Wilderness Family Naturals.

These items include healthy oils, spices, cacao, grains, rice, coconut products, Nuts (Raw, Soaked & Dried, Certified Organic, Mixed) and natural sweeteners.

These Group Buy Items WILL NOT be at pick up this Tuesday. I will place our group buy order after I receive payment on Tuesday. This is a pre-paid pre-order and payment is expected this Tuesday at pick or you can mail a check.
Please expect at least 2 weeks for this order to arrive.

This is our last group buy for Wilderness Family Natural products this year so please plan accordingly.

New Vendor:Nature’s Kitchen

I am very excited to welcome Rory Mitchell of Nature’s Kitchen in Roswell to our family of growers and vendors!

Nature’s Kitchen was founded by Rory Mitchell with the help of his wife and son. They began their food journey experimenting with various herbs and spices as a means to improve their health and begin living a healthier lifestyle. They also wanted to introduce the flavors of their cultures to their children. Rory is from Jamaica while his wife is from India. From this came 2 new products -Jammin’ Jerk Marinade and Smokin’ Jerk BBQ Saucinade. They are currently in the process of launching some new flavors as well.

Nature’s Kitchen participated in the 2016 Flavors of Georgia competition and was presented the Food Product Contest Finalist award for their Smokin’ Jerk BBQ Saucinade!

Their sauces and marinades are made with vegetarian ingredients, are gluten free, contain no high fructose corn syrup, and are GMO- free.

I used the Smokin’ Jerk BBQ Saucinade to make some jerk shrimp and my family loved it. It is a mild jerk flavor so the kids were also able to enjoy and has wonderful complex flavor profile.

1. Marinade shrimp while you heat up grill
2. Skewer shrimp
3. cook 1 to 2 minutes per side (or until fully cooked)
4. add more saucinade or serve on side for dipping
Enjoy!

New Vendor: Crave Pie Studio

I am very happy to welcome Briana Carson of Crave Pie Studio in Duluth to our family of growers and vendors!

We hope you enjoyed the pie and quiche samples at pick up on Tuesday! Brianna will be listing her Maple Pecan, Quiches, Dutch Apple, Chocolate Chess, and Lemon Chess pies this weekend.

Their artisan bakers skillfully craft each pie with fresh seasonal ingredients and our signature all butter pastry.

Crave Pie will offer a changing variety of 5" mini pies on the market weekly.

All of their pies that are listed on the market contain ingredients that are non-GMO, organically grown, or certified organic.

I’ve tried their pies and they are absolutely delicious! And I’m glad they are small so I don’t feel guilty… sometimes it’s the small pleasures that bring the most joy!!

Carrell Farms & Buffalo Gal

Carrell Farms & Buffalo Gal are back on the market!

They took their items off temporarily to figure out the logistics of getting their items to us and other markets without taking too much time away from the farm. I’m so glad to we are able to find a way to continue to work with Carrell Farms to provide the market Pasture Raised Water Buffalo, Lamb, and Alpaca!

The solution we worked out is this: allow members to order each week but Carrell Farms will deliver to our market once per month ( the 2nd week of each month). So for November that will be the 8th.

Buffalo Gal items will also be available and be shipped directly to your address and/or we will have table sales items available at pick up.
Check out their new seasonal body butters scented with essential oils – Chai Spice, Pumpkin Spice Latte, and Mocha Latte in addition to their entire line of products.

Other Market News

SEASONAL ITEMS are coming to an end:Just a reminder that the apple butter will be on table this week and will be the LAST available after the supply is exhausted. Pear Preserves will be the same with when sold out, there will be none till next year. The next batch will be next September.

My Daily Bread will have both the gluten free tiramisu and gluten free pumpkin rolls available for Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as the regular pumpkin rolls.

Fry Farm peppers are on their way out so if you need some order this week. Once they are done we won’t have them back on the market for awhile. These can be easily frozen for future use during the cold months ahead. Thinking about chili hopefully soon!

DOUG’S WILD ALASKAN SALMON- Doug is back from Alaska with a fresh catch of Wild Caught Alaskan sockeye (red) salmon and Halibut!

ALL the veggies and fruits listed on the market are either Certified Naturally Grown or organically grown. NO synthetic chemical pesticides or fertilizers ever used

NEW ITEMS!
Veggies – Radishes ‘Watermelon’
Edible Flowers – ‘Red Roselle’ Hibiscus (make your own Hibiscus tea)
Tomatillos- Toma Verde
Body Butter – Tallow – Patchouli & Lime
Body Butter – Tallow – Chai Spice
Body Butter – Tallow – Pumpkin Spice Latte
Alpaca Breast
Body Butter – Tallow – Mocha Latte
Fresh Herbs – Cilantro
Veggies – Black Radishes
Fresh Herbs – Dill leaves
Veggies – Lettuce ‘Summer Crisp Mix’
Alpaca Ground 1/4 lb. Patties – 4 pack
Leaf Lettuce “Red”
Jammin’ Jerk Marinade
Smokin’ Jerk BBQ Saucinade
Lamb- Meaty Neckbones
Lamb/Mutton Kidneys
Eggplant – Hansel
Onions – Spring Purple Onions
Dutch Apple Pie
Bread – Mini Organic Apple Bread
Swiss Chard
Onions – Spring Green Bunching
Lettuce – Waldmann’s
Lettuce – Red Sails
Lettuce – Red / Green Romaine heads
Lettuce – Mini Green Romaine heads
Kale-Dinosaur
Kale – Winterbor
Kale – Siberian
Eggplant- Dancer
Eggplant – Nadia
Collards – Georgia
Veggies – Pumpkin ‘Jarrahdale’
Green Peanuts – "Schronce’s Deep Black’
Apple Butter Organic
Dog Treats – ‘Pumpkin Pie’ Treats

Volunteers Needed

Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!

WE NEED A VOLUNTEER THIS TUESDAY AT 5 PM!

THANK YOU Diana, Pam, Chuck, and Margaret for helping out on Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!

The schedule through the end of the year is posted. To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up

No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised.

FACEBOOK – Opportunity to help!
Many of you have told me that you can’t volunteer due to your work/family schedule and I completely understand. You’ve also asked what else can I do help out the co-op? Here’s one way that will really help us out – if you are on Facebook or other social media please consider posting a pic of your co-op goodies! I have a very limited marketing budget and really depend on word of mouth advertising. Please feel free to spread the word about our wonderful market! Tag us @SuwaneeWholeLife

Thank you in advance for your support!

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.

Wilderness Family Naturals- 11/4 – 11/6
Grass Fed Cheese – 11/11 – 11/13
Fermented Cod Liver Oil – 11/18 – 11/20
Great Lakes Collagen/Gelatin – 11/18 – 11/20