Eat Salad and a Butt!

Dawson Local Harvest for October

Eat Salad and a Butt!

HI EVERYBODY!

I apologize profusely for my weird sense of humor, but I simply could not resist that headline. In fact I haven’t shown it to Leilani because she might make me take it down! But it’s not as perverse as it sounds. I’m talking about FIVE HENS’ Pork Boston Butt and their Picnic Shoulder, both of which are excellent as Pork roasts and for BBQ. In fact, I’m going to quickly tell you about a great, super-easy way of preparing Boston Butt for BBQ. Take one Butt, season and brown if you like (or not as you prefer), put in a slow cooker, dump a small bottle of liquid smoke over it, and let it cook 6 hours. That’s it! Totally delicious!

Of course you need salad with that, and Leilani’s has lots of picked-fresh Lettuces including Romaine, Waldmann green, Red Sails, Salad mix, and more, along with absolutely gorgeous Eggplants (my favorite is the small, tender white Gretel) and lots more besides. Take a look in the Vegetable section for this week’s offerings.

A reminder that we have non-pasteurized Raw Milk available from our local dairy Little Brown Cow Creamery. Since in the state of Georgia raw Milk is for pet consumption only, I wouldn’t know from personal experience, but my pet cat Boo Boo told me that it has a “nice, rich buttery taste full of flavor”, and she never lies to me. Worth checking out.

As always, check the listings for other nice surprises.

THE MARKET WILL OPEN Sunday night at 8pm!

REMEMBER! You can order until Tuesday night at 9 pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.

You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net

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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.

Have a happy and healthy week!

Alan Vining
Market Manager

Free-range Pork joins Fall Vegetables!

Dawson Local Harvest for Sept. 30

Free-range Pork joins Fall Vegetables!

HI EVERYBODY!

Fall is officially here, the heat has finally breaking, and fresh tastes are becoming available again. First up, FIVE HENS has their free-range Pork available, with Sausage, uncut Bacon, Boston Butt, Pork Chops, and other cuts now available. Word to the wise, FIVE HENS is small and their Pork availability depends on the readiness of the next “candidate”, so it’s a good idea to take advantage and stock up as you can.

GREEN BEANS ARE BACK at LEILANI’S, fresh-picked and tender, along with several varieties of Lettuce and Chard. We thought Turnips would be ready last week (they weren’t), but they are this week, both the White and the spicy Red. Both are wonderful in salads for taste, texture, and color, and you can saute’ them as an excellent side dish as well. Check the Vegetable section to see everything that’s available.

Other notables at the Market include fresh Eggs of different sizes, raw Milk, and wonderful Breads and Baked Goods from DAILY BREAD. High on the list is Organic Pumpkin Roll, Apple Bread, Pumpkin Bread, Everything Bagels, and Ezekiel Bread, but there’s a lot more to see in their listings. Take a good look.

THE MARKET WILL OPEN Sunday night at 8pm!

REMEMBER! You can order until Tuesday night at 9 pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.

You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net

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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.

Have a happy and healthy week!

Alan Vining
Market Manager

Lots of Tasty Fall Veggies, Shrimp, and More!

Dawson Local Harvest for Sept. 23rd

Lots of Tasty Fall Veggies, Shrimp, and More!

HI EVERYONE!

HAPPY AUTUMN, almost! Lots of ultra-fresh super-yummy Vegetables to tell you about! In The Market this week, you’ll find lots of different Lettuces, including varieties of Reds, Greens, Salad Mix, and Romaine, a bit of Swiss Chard, the delicious Hakurei white Turnips, which is a sweet, fruity-tasting Turnip excellent in salads or sauteed’, Pak Choi for you Asian stir-fry fans, slicing Cucumbers are back, and there’s plenty more to fill your dinner table.

We also have Fresh-frozen wild-caught Georgia white Shrimp from TOM’S AWESOME SHRIMP right up out of Darien, GA, lots of FIVE HENS’ free-range Eggs, raw Milk from LITTLE BROWN COW, and that’s just the beginning. Spend a few minutes to look at all of these wonderful super-healthy taste treats and other goodies available for you every week on The Market.

THE MARKET IS NOW OPEN!

REMEMBER! You can now order until Tuesday night at 9pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.

You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net

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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.

Have a happy and healthy week!

Alan Vining
Market Manager

Lettuce and Shrimp. Shrimp Salad anyone?

Dawson Local Harvest for Sept. 16th

Lettuce and Shrimp. Shrimp Salad anyone?

HI EVERYONE!

Good News! LEILANI’S has a nice slate of super-fresh locally-grown Produce this week, including the first Lettuces of the Fall. You’ll see Waldmann Green, Red Sails, and Romaine. They join Okra, several types of Eggplants, Zucchinis, Peppers, and Squash. Check out all of the Vegetable section of the Market.

And in other news, looks like SHRIMP IS BACK! TOM’S AWESOME SHRIMP should have Shrimp available for us this week. I’m hoping for some fresh Shrimp and some Quick-Frozen and will have both listed. Since it’s fresh-caught, we’ll just have to see if the Shrimp cooperate!

If you have a dog with digestive problems MY DAILY BREAD may have the answer, with their Organic Dog Treats. You’ll find them in the Pet Supplies section. And look for their Fall Baked Goods like their Organic Pumpkin Roll in the Bakery Goods section.

THE MARKET WILL OPEN Sunday night at 8pm!

REMEMBER! You can order until Tuesday night at 9 pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.

You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net

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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.

Have a happy and healthy week!

Alan Vining
Market Manager

Harvest News for September

Dawson Local Harvest for Sept. 9th

Harvest News for September

HI EVERYONE!

Here’s some of what you can expect at The Market this September. In Produce news, MY DAILY BREAD has Asian Long Beans available again. LEILANI’S continues to have Okra, beautiful Squash, all sorts of Zucchinis, including various Roundball as well as yellow Zucchini, which looks like your regular green variety except it’s yellow and somewhat better for cooking and casseroles than the green. Also lots of different Eggplants and Peppers.

Elsewhere, FIVE HENS FARMS says they have lots of free-range Eggs, so even if the quantity available says 0 order anyway, and they should be able to handle it. If you have any problems, email me. And you’re really missing something if you’ve never had free-range Eggs. I promise you you’ll never eat store-bought again.

Finally, this little piggy went to The Market, though unfortunately it was by way of the processor. Bad for little piggy, good for all of us who love fresh Sausage, Ham, Pork, and other regrettably delicious all-natural meat. Look for it to show up on The Market soon.

THE MARKET IS NOW OPEN!

REMEMBER! You can now order until Tuesday night at 9pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.

You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net

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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.

Have a happy and healthy week!

Alan Vining
Market Manager

Eggplant and Other Yummies!

Dawson Local Harvest for Sept. 2nd

Eggplant and Other Yummies!

HI EVERYONE!

Got some wonderful-tasting Produce for you this week from LEILANI’S. First up are Eggplants. Here’s two recipe ideas: 1.) Zingy Cayenne-grilled Eggplant. You can use just about any type of Eggplant, just cut into 1/2-inch thick strips, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with cayenne pepper, coriander, and salt. 2.) Simple Ratatouille. In a skillet put 2-3 tbsp. olive oil, a thinly sliced onion, a minced elephant garlic clove, and stir until softened. Add the Eggplant and cook 7-8 minutes until soft, then add a thinly-sliced yellow Zucchini, a Bell Pepper cut into strips, a cup of chopped tomatoes, and cook 6 or so minutes until everything is tender. Season to taste with Sea Salt, black pepper, and basil (fresh if possible).

Well, that should keep you busy. Don’t forget other delectables like Okra, Yellow and Roundball Zucchini, Peppers, Squash, and other favorites. Check The Market for this week’s offerings.

THE MARKET IS NOW OPEN!

REMEMBER! You can now order until Tuesday night at 9pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.

You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net

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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.

Have a happy and healthy week!

Alan Vining
Market Manager

OKRA-TIME!

Dawson Local Harvest for August 26th

OKRA-TIME!

HI EVERYBODY!

I always look forward to August for two reasons: first of all, football’s just around the corner. Second, it’s OKRA-TIME! There is nothing like fresh Okra, whether it’s battered and fried, or combined with fresh Tomatoes for Tomato and Okra Stew. LEILANI’S has got plenty of Okra for your favorite dishes. Also look for fresh Peppers, Squash, and more.

THE MARKET IS NOW OPEN!

REMEMBER! You can now order until Tuesday night at 9pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.

You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net

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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.

Have a happy and healthy week!

Alan Vining
Market Manager

Get out the Chips, Fresh Organic Salsa!

Dawson Local Harvest for August 20th

Get Out the Chips, Fresh Organic Salsa!

HI EVERYONE!

An often-overlooked category in The Market is Prepared Foods. The Harvest is really fortunate to have a truly excellent source of such products as Organic Veggie Cream Cheese Spread, Greek Pasta Salad, and Hot Pepper Peach Cheese Logs. These are foods that are made fresh to your order by MY DAILY BREAD,and I can tell you unequivocally that they are excellent! So it’s very exciting for me when they decide to do something new, and what could possibly be better than Fresh Organic Salsa! I ordered mine as soon as I saw it was available, and I encourage you to get in on what I know is only a seasonal treat, and while you’re at it, check out all of MY DAILY BREAD’s other treats in the Prepared Foods section, their awesome Jams, Jellies, and Preserves in the Processed Foods section, and of course their wonderful Breads, Cookies, and Desserts, many of them organic and gluten-free in the Baked Goods section.

MY DAILY BREAD also has added Asian Long Beans to the Vegetable section, joining new Peppers and Eggplants from LEILANI’S.

THE MARKET WILL OPEN Sunday night at 8pm!

REMEMBER! You can order until Tuesday night at 9 pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.

You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net

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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.

Have a happy and healthy week!

Alan Vining
Market Manager

Watermelons Now at Dawson Harvest

Flash! Now Available!

Great All-Natural Watermelons!

FIVE HENS FARMS has added all-natural Watermelons to the Harvest this week! You still have time to buy these Beauties today! ORDER NOW!

Alan Vining
Market Manager

Okra and the Ghost: New Produce Arrivals

Dawson Local Harvest for August 12th

OKRA and The GHOST: New Produce Arrivals

HI EVERYONE!

Got a few new things to talk about this week. LEILANI’S is adding Okra to the Market for the first time this year. It’s young, fresh, and perfectly sized for cooking. Only listing 3 Available so order early, but if I can scrounge more together I will. And the first Peppers are here, with the Green Ghost Pepper, milder but still bitey cousin of the famer red Ghost Pepper, and a nice small Sweet Red Pepper great for salads and cooking. They join Spring Green Onions, Squash, Tomatoes, various Zucchinis, Cucumbers, and more, so take a look at all the goodies in the Vegetable section this week.

FIVE HENS FARMS has added PeeWee Free-range Eggs to their Listings. These are smaller Eggs which are less expensive versions of their larger brothers. I use this size all the time and they taste just as great and work just as well for cooking anything besides Sunny-Side Up Eggs.

Because MY DAILY BREAD has such wonderful Breads, Bagels, Brownies, and Tiramisu we tend to forget that they also have superb Jams, Jellies, and Preserves, many of them organic, like their amazing Hot Pepper Peach Jam. There are great items in the Prepared Foods and Processed Foods categories every week. Don’t forget to give them a look!

THE MARKET WILL OPEN Sunday night at 8pm!

REMEMBER! You can order until Tuesday night at 9 pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.

You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net

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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.

Have a happy and healthy week!

Alan Vining
Market Manager