Special Items Available for the Holidays: -Wooden toys and homemade soaps -Cookies and baked goods – including bread shaped like Santa’s and snowmen -Cider for mulled cider, along with fresh Michigan honeycrisp apples -Maple syrup for your holiday brunch – Hummus for your party appetizers (* No Golden Fleece Farms meat and eggs this week)
Dexter Community Schools’ Food and Nutrition department is interested in establishing relationships with more local farmers who may be able to meet their needs for certain fresh produce items. Products of particular interest to the schools include raw fruits and vegetables that can be served on salad bars (apples, pears, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, …
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Remember to bring cash, check or credit cards – ATM on hospital campus is out of order! Where: Chelsea Community Hospital cafeteria – follow the signs inside the hospital! When: Thursdays, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Get all your Thanksgiving needs filled at the Winter Bushel Basket Market! The market won’t be operating …
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Starting November 7th, the Bushel Basket Market will have six vendors in the Chelsea Community Hospital Cafeteria, from 11:00 – 3:00 pm! Thanks for a great market season with the Bushel Basket Market! Healthy Halloween (Trick or) Treats There are many reasons to love this time of year, not least of all pumpkins! …
Marks Farms was established in 1974 by Jerry & Deb Marks. They grew field crops and vegetables, while raising their five children and selling their vegetables at farmers markets. When all of their children were in school, they focused on crop farming. Several years ago, Jerry and oldest son Mike, began raising Beeffalo. They now …
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Healthy Creamy Kale Dip Ingredients Crudites: Carrots Pepper Slices Low-Calorie Pita Chips Dip: 1 bunch green kale, stems and tough ribs stripped out and discarded, leaves sliced 1 small onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic 1/4 cup water 3/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese Juice of 1 lemon Lemon zest to taste …
Trim Tailgating It is prime-time for football season, and that means plenty of parties and tailgating for your favorite team. Whether you are trying to watch your weight or just looking to eat a little healthier this fall, there are plenty of ways to substitute your heavier favorites for lighter fare, and still keep you …
Flavorful Fall Fruits The need for sweet treats this time of year is always tempting, and the farmers market has it’s fair share. This week, we’re featuring the best of the fall fruits and some flavorful, unexpected recipes for making the best of nature’s last hurrah of fall. Apples, pears, fall raspberries and plums round …
The Lutz Family has been in the apple business for over 5 generations, and Ruth Lutz is carrying on the tradition of selling antique and heirloom apple varieties. The farm has a long and storied history which started with a dairy farm and apple orchard located amid their lovely centennial farm (over 100 years in one …
