For the week of July 1-3, 2009:
We will be CLOSED July 4&5.
We will be open July 1-3, so come on by for the best, freshest,
grillin' ingredients for your 4th of July cookout. Have a safe
holiday!
WEDNESDAYS from 12-5, take a break and get a chair massage from Ellen,
a licensed
massage therapist. Just $10 and 13 minutes gets you some relief from
the stress of living in this crazy world. Ellen also has aromatherapy
mixes: Sinus Ease, Tension Ease, Deep Focus and Love Potion #17.
This weeks
PEACHES
from Fairfield, TX are the first of the freestone for the season. The Hill County crop was pretty much wiped out, we
had to go north and east for these. We are starting to see
WATERMELONS, seedless and seeded,
CUCUMBERS and
BIB LETTUCE.
Our
fantastic pastured
BEEF is from Bastrop Cattle Company. Beef
that lived in a pasture without hormones or antibiotics and never went
to a feedlot. Raised by farmers paid a decent price for their
goods-this is one of the most important things BCC does. Most farmers
are at the mercy of middle men that pay low prices per pound for the
feedlot. BCC gaurantees it's farmers a set price that encourages them
to want to keep raising grass fed beef. Imagine! Also, Bastrop
Cattle Co. inspects it's farmers to make sure that what they promise is
what you get. It's the hands-on style of this small business that makes
the products so superior to mass produced meats. Ground, Stew
Ground, Chuck, Sirloin, Tenderized Cutlets, even some real dog beef bones. Get some recipies while you're at it. Pasture beef is
healthier, grown the way Mother Nature set things up to be: better for
the cattle, better for us.
We now have
BISON
from Prairie Star Buffalo Ranch. Buffalo can't be confined in feedlot
operations, they won't stand for it. Buffalo need to roam, need space,
and do best on native grasses. These are raised without antibiotics or
hormones. Come by and taste the difference.
We are pleased to have Premium Lamb with us. This
LAMB is not "muttony" and comes from free range, grass fed
lambs. We have had great feedback from customers on this lamb.
Available in several cuts and ground,
if you haven't had lamb in awhile, it's because you haven't had any
like this. Just in:
GOAT MEAT from the same folks that brought you healthy, grass fed, antibiotic/hormone free lamb. Check out the website at
premiumlamb.com
Peach Creek
PORK is in our Market! Small local producers offering free range, antibiotic
and hormone free Berkshire pork, we are lucky to get some of their
sausages (breakfast links, Italian, Garlic) and sliced ham, even some ribs. With
writeups in the AustinAmerican Statesman 5/24/06 and the Austin
Chronicle 6/23/06, Peach Creek has attracted attention because they are
raising their heirloom Berkshires in a sustainable, natural way, and
happy pigs make the best pork. If you are going to eat pork, come and
get some of the very best!
Perrie
Growers has some parsley and cilantro bedding plants, some Redbud and Magnolia trees, Loblolly pines and several kinds
of house plants, and constantly rotate stock according to the seasons.
Look for unusual herbs, like rue, as well as better known, like
basil and dill. There are vegetable plants and house plants. They have brought
FRESH SPROUTS, delicious bean,
red clover, broccoli, alflafa as well as mixes; sprouts all grown from certified organic
seeds. Great for salads, sandwiches, stir fry and your health!
Guinea Hill Organic Farm of Elgin offers certified organic
RED POTATOES.
Munchees Lunchbox now stocks
KOMBUCHA tea. This amazing drink has been credited with all kinds of health benefits. A little goes a long way. Here's to your health!
We now have
GOAT CHEESE
from Maid in the Shade! Flavors offered this week: Chevre comes in Plain ,
Fiesta, Garlic Chive, Tomato Basil, Hot Pepper Garlic and Cranberry
Horseradish (great as a mushroom stuffing). Also Feta. You didn't know
goat's cheese could taste like this!
Ecowood Farm joins us with some heirloom
TOMATOES, fresh from the vine. They also have several kinds of
SQUASH.
Lund Produce Co. brought certified organic
SHALLOTS, JALAPENOS and
Italian Bullhorn PEPPERS-great for stuffing and grilling.
And
Black Diamond
WATERMELONS- just right for one or two people.
We have Pure Rain, bottled
RAINWATER.
That's right: Rain, wet
stuff, falls from the sky. This is water that never saw a municipal
water treatment plant, never touched the ground. The purest. We now
sell it in 1 liter bottles.
Ruta Maya
COFFEE
is here! We have 12oz and 16oz packages of Whole bean, Ground, Medium,
Espresso, Dark Roast and the new Decaffeinated Medium Roast. Imagine,
decaffeinated coffee that actually tastes good!
Spotted Goat farm has brought a load of local raw
HONEY. For Bastrop, this is as local as it gets! Honey, the original, organic sweetner. And we now have Dr. Clint Walker's
SPECIALTY HONEY: Sage (herbal
astringent) and Orange Blossom. Dr. Walker is a 4th
generation beekeeper from Heidenheimer who takes his hives on the road
following the harvest around the country.
Huckleberry Creek Farm still has beautiful, huge
1015 ONIONS, as well as
OKRA and
TOMATOES.Hill
Country Homestyle Canning out of
Fredericksburg has
SALSAS of every kind: Mild, Jalapeņo,
Habanero, Peach, Garlic, Very Hot...you get the picture. Also pickled
carrots and ketchup-hot and mild. They now stock pickled beets,
pickled garlic, sauerkraut, and pickled jalapenos...from hot to mild. Even their popular Chow-Chow. Oh, and
PICKLES and pickled okra, too. They even brought fresh
BLACKBERRIES.
Jake's
Natural Fine Foods joins us with their 5 kinds of
GRANOLA. Sold at
Wheatsville and Whole Foods, but you don't need to go to Austin anymore
to buy this granola! Delicious!
Sunset
Hill has arrived with onions and a little summer squash. These folks
grow the most unique kinds of gourds and squash! And free range
EGGS!
Yegua
Creek Farms joins us with their shelled
PECANS.
Come and pick up
the recipe for vegetarian pecan "sausage" patties. Easy and quick, and
we have the pecans, too! They also brought bundles of
pecan logs,
hardwood mulch and pecan BBQ chunks. Yegua Creek offers Champagne
pecans,
cookies and chocolate dipped pecans, as well as mini pecan pies and
pralines. They have delicious nut breads-several different kinds.
Those delicious
BABY BELLA (Crimini) mushrooms from Kitchen Pride of Gonzales are here! You've never had
fresher, and they are local! It's great eating local!
We feature a large board for advertising lost/found
and for sale items. No charge, so go ahead and advertise those sellable
items and lost/founds. You never know who will want them...
Kline
Ranch joins us with
CHICKEN EGGS.
All the eggs sold at BPM,
Inc are free range or pastured poultry. The ducks are not cooperating
right now, so call and leave a call back number to see if we have any
duck eggs.
Short's Funny Farm sells
CHICKEN EGGS all colors (I love the green ones) No antibiotics or hormones,
these ladies get to run around be chickens. Eggs from happy chickens
are the best! You can taste it.
Jack
Burns and his wife Phyllis continue to bring spearmint and chives. They also have a fine
Bay Leaf tree, so if you want to know what cooking with
FRESH BAY LEAVES-really
fresh bay leaves- is like, here is your chance.
TOMATOES, large and cherry, and a few
EGGPLANT as well as some really hot
PEPPERS.
Richard
Family Bakery & Creamery is back, with fresh, no preservative
BREAD. 6-Grain, Pumpernickle, San Francisco Sourdough, Cracked Wheat, usually delivered Thursday afternoon.
Scented
Pleasures continues to supply a fine selection of
SOAPS, salves, bath
salts and candles. You can get lost for a
long time just trying to decide which one smells the best! Made with
ingredients you actually recognize! The entire line comes in a wide
variety of essential oils. Rub the Analgesic Balm on a sore
or hoarse throat for quick relief. Put a dab on fever blisters, more
quick relief. Candles for every mood.
Miracle
Garden specializes in products from the Moringa tree.
SOAPS, skin balm,
silky skin
oils,
TEA...Google the Moringa tree and you'll be amazed. "Miracle Balm" quickly heals small cuts and dry skin. There are
beautiful glass ornaments-seeing the sun shine through them turns
them into jewels.
Ross
Creek Organic Farm has
WORM CASTINGS. The amazing way
worm castings can help you grow potted plants and garden plants must be
seen to be believed. They also stock screened
COMPOST, SOFT ROCK PHOSPHATE, HUMATES, and
GREENSAND. They have blackstrap molasses by the bottle (a little goes a long
way; fire ants hate it) and 2 lb bags of Diatomacous Earth. New is
DRIED MOLASSES.
In our Green
Art lineup we have Creative Creations sewing: Bible covers, little girls
dresses decorated baskets,
ribbon embroidery, heart pillows, small throws and more...all very
reasonably priced. Unique and imaginative from someone who loves to sew.
From
Happy Homes we have tablecloths and napkins. Handmade in several sizes,
and with various patterns, these are priced to please.
Got
baby? We got you covered! The Craft Shack has joined us with soft baby
blankets, many from recycled materials. There are matching sets with
blankets, booties, hats, and gloves that are the perfect gift for those
expecting parents. Next in: bibs
Cards by Chaotic stocked the most amazing
assortment of handmade cards. No duplicates here, each is a work of
art. Come by and get inspired to go snail mail.
Jail
Mail Art was conceived by Donna Cantrell who came up with the idea of
taking art created by inmates, making cards, selling them and
contributing the proceeds to organizations that support the families of
inmates, such as Angel Tree, Big Brother/Big Sister, Lifeworks and The Seedling Foundation. These are some beautiful cards and
your money goes to a worthy cause. Be different, amaze your friends,
write a letter! She also sells some baked goods, with all donations going to Jail Mail Art.
Ringger & Company, an offshoot of Ringger
Family Farm, brings us some nice girl's dresses and skirts. Sewn by
local crafters, these pretty dresses and skirts come in several sizes,
(4-9) some have optional matching bonnets. There are also blue jean skirts and soft nightgowns. If you don't see the size
you need, just let us know. Buying these clothes supports truly local
business.
Now
we not only have incense, but unique incense burners from recycled
bottles. Each bottle comes with a small packet of incense and a bobby pin. Holes drilled in the bottle allow the
incense to burn. Green Art with a nice twist!
We have all natural deer corn heating pads.
Microwave or refridgerate, these pads come in several sizes with a
removable pillow case. Taken care of they can last for years. Lacy ribbon earring holders, window/rearview
mirror sachets, some bracelets and framed satin ribbon embroidery of
flowers round out the collection.
Greetings from
Earth has metal sculpture-the giant butterfly (Iron Butterfly) and
railroad spike/horseshoe centipede are particularly eye-catching. Some
Texas stars and framed digital graphics round out the collection.
We
have saddle
stands at very reasonable prices. They are made of recycled wood and
sit on the floor. Kovart from Smithville has brought some beautiful
decorated gourds.
We have some nice jewelry from the Machala Collection and some high
quality
incense from the well-known Devonshire Incense. Mary Ann Green has hand
made cards for all occasions: Birthday, Sympathy, Friendship, Texas.
We have pressed flower cards from Edens's Gardener as well as pepper
aprons for those special BBQs. Expanding our line of jewelry is Phina
Crafts, with a line of Asian
style jewelry at a nice range of prices.
We
have beautiful hand knitted shawls that double as lap blankets. Or
lap blankets that double as shawls. Warm and lightweight, "The Comfy"
is like a hug; turn down the
thermostat and still be warm! Made of high quality yarn, washable in a
wonderful variety of colors. SALE! Get your Christmas shopping done early
this year.
