If you are interested in baskets, consider www.farmersmarketbaskets.com  You will find that they provide excellent service and value.  (Farmers Market Baskets is run by the lovely family who taught us how to start our little market basket business.  Thank you, Plauches!)

Thank you to our wonderful customers who have made the past 5 years with our little business so enjoyable.  We wish you every success and happiness in life.

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Lemons and Limes

by karis on October 23, 2009

I discovered a cool little trick this summer: if you drop whole lemons (or limes) in a wide mouth quart jar of water and store in the fridge, they last several weeks and stay “fresh”.  We used one last night that had been stored this way for over 6 weeks.  It was still in great shape.

Customers have suggested freezing the juice of lemons and limes in ice cube trays.

We like to squeeze a little lemon/lime on fruit salad, fish, chicken, and veggies.  Gives the taste a little zip!  Slices of any citrus and/or cucumber also add a nice touch to water.   For a different taste, try mixing equal parts fresh lemonade and club soda–lemonade with sparkle.

A google search will find  you recipes for marmalade, chutney, and desserts using lemons or limes.  (We’re still waiting to try the Lime Chiffon Cake recipe we found this summer–but it sounds yummy!)

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Fall 2009

October 23, 2009

What crazy weather we’ve had in Georgia–from a drought to flooding–and finally to a beautiful autumn!  Seems like people want to do more canning in fall.  If the urge hit you, we can pick up cases of produce for you at wholesale with a $2 delivery charge per box.  Or if you have the urge [...]

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May 5th Baskets and beyond

April 29, 2009

We have an exciting problem!  Next week we will have more than a dozen new customers AND a new location.  Welcome to Arnold Mill Elementary!
Just to make it more exciting, Hans will be out of town so we’re short one of our muscular helpers.  With other complications, we may be down to one “lifter and [...]

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Welcome to our many new customers

April 29, 2009

We are delighted that so many people have heard about our baskets in the last few weeks and find then a good solution to adding more healthy greens to their diets without losing too much green from their wallets!    For the best service, please be sure that we have your home and cell [...]

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March market increases: what do they mean to you?

March 4, 2008

Obviously, prices are going up.  Most people don’t have a lot of spare cash lately.  So, what to do?
First, don’t waste.  Use what you have on hand before buying more.  Plan meals around what you have.  If you have lots lots of lettuce, have a taco salad or a d-i-y salad bar (with beans or [...]

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No bananas, Part 2

March 4, 2008

A separate letter from Taylor Farms outlined the impact of three factors on the market:  (1)  increased growing costs, (2)minimum wages and labor availability, and (3)  packaging cost increases.
1.  Increased growing costs – Again, the doubled costs of fuel since 2004 and the 100% increase in “fertilizer, pesticides, and other inputs” are causing farmers and suppliers [...]

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Yes, we have no bananas!

March 4, 2008

Our supplier indicates that banana supply will be very limited due to the following factors:
*Cooler than usual December weather slowing growing process (Central America)
*Flooding (Ecuador)
*Russian appetite.  Russia is using the money we pay them for oil to pay cash for LOTS of fruit from Central America which limits the supply available to others.
*Increased costs, particularly [...]

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Welcome!

February 6, 2008

We’re delighted that you’ve found Seven Stones, LLC and hope you enjoy our fresh fruits and vegetables. Please browse the pages and posts here for more information about ordering, market developments and so forth.

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