Grow Benzie- Newsletter January 11, 2013 , #34 3/28/15, 3:45 PM Having trouble viewing this email? Click here You're receiving this email because of your relationship with Grow Benzie. Please confirm your continued interest in receiving email from us. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. Articles in this Issue Grow Benzie Partnership Welcome 2013 Save the Date July 6 Our Sponsors More pictures Welcome 2013 What a a year 2012 was. But before we recap our past year, a special thank you is in order to all of you, our loyal supporters who have made everything possible. Thanks to all of you, The following article is by Grow Benzie volunteer Bonnie Smith who has been working with the Platte River Elementary School this past year. GROW BENZIE PARTNERSHIP WITH PLATTE RIVER SCHOOL & MLUI/FOODCORPS Driving north through Honor, one glimpses a garden hoop house, nestled on the hillside behind Platte River Elementary School. The structure is a symbol of an exciting venture between several organizations - Platte River School, GrowBenzie, MLUI/FoodCorps and HARP. A grant secured by Grow Benzie made it possible to purchase materials to build the hoop house. Under the skillful direction of agriculture consultant, Craig Schaaf, and a volunteer crew of teachers and Grow Benzie members, the greenhouse was handily completed. https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1112094618102&format=html&printFrame=true Page 1 of 8 Grow Benzie- Newsletter January 11, 2013 , #34 3/28/15, 3:45 PM donations came in without a single request from Grow Benzie, making this our best year ever . It has given us the foundation to build off in 2013, to expand our programs. What a wonderful Christmas present you gave Grow Benzie! And thanks so much for remembering us in your year end planning. Let's talk about 2012 and what was accomplished: * The hoop house at Platte River Elementary was completed. Outreach programs in combination with MLUI/ FoodCorps expanded knowledge of growing plants through tasting what was grown in delicious offerings. (see main article). We hope to continue expansion of this program, both at Platte River and beginning at Betsie Valley Elementary. Grow Benzie & MLUI/FoodCorps, share a similar mission leading to the partnership. Both are dedicated to enriching the lives of children by "fostering self-reliance through https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1112094618102&format=html&printFrame=true Page 2 of 8 Grow Benzie- Newsletter January 11, 2013 , #34 * Funding for a second hoop house, through collaboration with MLUI and NCRS, we were able to secure funding for a second hoop house which will be built at Betsie Valley Elementary this spring. Funding for supplies for both schools was received from The Michigan Council of Foundations. * Bridge Cards Accepted at our Farmers Market created opportunities for more people to receive fresh produce plus double their buying power through the Double Up Food Bucks program. Grow Benzie has been promoting this to reach as many people as possible and have assisted in the administration for other Farmers Markets. * Our gardens and additional 2nd green house managed to supply fresh produce for the food banks even though all of Michigan suffered from severe draught conditions. We hope for better weather this year and are currently interviewing for a greenhouse 3/28/15, 3:45 PM education in agriculture and nutrition ... and doing so by teaching kids what healthy food is and where it comes from." Added to that is Platte River School, providing the site, the children, and the teachers to complete this wonderful undertaking. FoodCorps volunteers, Kirsten Gerbatsch and Daniel Marbury, are in Year Two managing the Platte River initiative. In late September Kirsten led 6th graders in preparing the soil - both inside and outside the Hoop House. This involved measuring the land to make rows of raised garden beds; tilling the soil with shovels; aerating it with longforks; digging in special nutrients; raking the mounds for seeding; placing hay between & around the beds to make walkways for gardeners to move around easily; and finally having 3rd graders seed the garden beds. Eureka!! A handsome garden created in one day by many helping hands. https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1112094618102&format=html&printFrame=true Page 3 of 8 Grow Benzie- Newsletter January 11, 2013 , #34 manager. * The Garden Partyour major fundraising event was a huge success. Enough money was raised for our match with the USDA grant to allow us to proceed and complete the incubator kitchen. The kitchen will be a multifunctional facility for diverse use. It will be available for people who want to make a product to retail, chefs and caterers, classes in nutrition and cooking, and individuals for their own use. * The kitchen was completed this fall and is the only certified incubator kitchen in Northern Michigan. Currently we are working to develop the rules and regulations needed to run an operation successfully, including the programs to help people create their own income and small businesses. * Classes, classes, classes. We expanded classes in all areasagriculture, nutrition, sewing, crafts, and building small businesses. Classes are 3/28/15, 3:45 PM Every other week students spend time with Kirsten at the Hoop House, nurturing their seedlings by weeding and watering, and learning about all the things that will make their very own garden vigorous and its yielding crop delicious. The kids are amazed how soon the seedlings began to push through the soil, and stretch for the sun. A week ago they spotted tiny red radish heads peeking through the soil under their bushy green tops. Those will be harvested shortly after Thanksgiving. Eventually a handsome crop of carrots, beans, peas, rainbow chard, kale, and lettuce - among others - will mature. Outside, cover crops of rye and beans will nourish the soil with the nitrogen they give off during the winter months. By spring, that garden will be ready for tilling and planting of other vegetables. Grow Benzie volunteers, Jackie Hice, Sharon Mckeon, Diane Wilbur, Deb https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1112094618102&format=html&printFrame=true Page 4 of 8 Grow Benzie- Newsletter January 11, 2013 , #34 directed at developing skills and job training that will support finding and creating jobs along with growing a healthier community. SAVE THE DATE!!! JULY 6, 2013 4th Annual Garden Party This is the party you don't want to miss! Our Sponsors 3/28/15, 3:45 PM Query, and Bonnie Smith worked both with planting and harvesting to preparing delicious tastings with the children. Grow Benzie believes in introducing children to good foods, especially ones grown by the children themselves, to change eating patterns and instill healthy eating habits early on. Inside Platte River School, Daniel presented 4th - 6th graders with all the beautiful 'straight-from-the-farm' produce necessary to make wonderful taste treats. In Session 1 fourth graders made salsa from tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, cilantro, herbs and lemons (from a Florida garden!). The kids, divided into 4 groups, then cut, chopped, measured and stirred to create their own special salsa. Wonderful scents floated through both the classroom and corridors. A 'Choose Your Favorite Salsa Contest' was then held at lunchtime in the cafeteria. All students in grades K-6 had the opportunity to 'taste-test' each of the four salsas with healthy corn chips, and then vote for their favorite. Salsa Entry #4 won, and #3 was second place. The experience - for gardeners, chefs and tasters alike - was a hit. https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1112094618102&format=html&printFrame=true Page 5 of 8 Grow Benzie- Newsletter January 11, 2013 , #34 ------------------More shots of kids learning how to grow food and tasting it. 3/28/15, 3:45 PM In other sessions, varieties of squash and beans, - garlic and onions - and seasonings were prepared by the kids to create dips, quesadillas, soups and stews. These were again taste-tested. Daniel, Kirsten, and the other volunteers will continue to create gardening, food preparation and cooking experiences with kids at Platte River during the school year. Math, science, social studies, writing, art, and other educational elements will be utilized in the learning process. One of the best parts will be eating what is grown and then created in the kitchen. We hope you'll look forward to our new stories about the Worm Farm, a Three Sisters Indian Legend that began well before settlers arrived in Massachusetts Bay Colony, as well as the many new learning experiences that will be offered to the children at Platte River Elementary School in the coming https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1112094618102&format=html&printFrame=true Page 6 of 8 Grow Benzie- Newsletter January 11, 2013 , #34 3/28/15, 3:45 PM months. Grow Benzie welcomes all volunteers to participate in this exciting project. Fun is part of the requirement and you're sure to enjoy yourself. If you'd like more information call: Deb 231 882 9801 5885 M 115, Frankfort Hwy Benzonia MI 49616 231 882 9510 www.growbenzie.org [email protected] for information call Deb Query, 231 882 9801 Forward email https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1112094618102&format=html&printFrame=true Page 7 of 8 Grow Benzie- Newsletter January 11, 2013 , #34 3/28/15, 3:45 PM This email was sent to [email protected] by [email protected] | Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Grow Benzie | PO Box 132 | Beulah | MI | 49617 https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1112094618102&format=html&printFrame=true Page 8 of 8 Grow Benzie- Newsletter May 28, 2013 #35 3/28/15, 3:49 PM You're receiving this email because of your relationship with Grow Benzie. Please confirm your continued interest in receiving email from us. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. Articles in this Issue The Farm Party Our Kitchen Our Kitchen June 18 Open House It's finally here and ready to unveil---our "incubator" kitchen, certified by the USDA, providing the resources for people to create their own products/ businesses (you cannot make food products to retail in your own kitchen). We've been working on this project for the better part of two years. We've passed all inspections, installed CoHo Fine Dining & Spirits (Frankfort) Chef Doug DuFrane Arcadia Bluffs Country Club (Arcadia) Chef Bret Phillips Cook's House (Travere City) Chefs Jennifer Blakeslee & Eric Peterson American Spoon Foods (Petoskey) Chef Justin Rashid 9 Bean Row (Traverse City) Chef Matthew Dykema Zolo Southwestern Grill (Boulder, C0) Chef Brett Smith Chimney Coarners Resort (Beulah) Chef Steve Tebo Up Noth Big Pan Fun Kitchen & Mental https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113561126502&format=html&printFrame=true Page 1 of 4 Grow Benzie- Newsletter May 28, 2013 #35 major equipment, and established most of the processes and procedures we will need to operate smoothly. We've hired a part time Kitchen Manager, Lisa Richter, who will be on hand to assist clients in using the kitchen. Finishing touches are being completed now so that we will be ready to welcome all of you to view it at our open house at on June 18. Ron Stiner, of The Starting Block, will be with us as well this evening to talk about the various uses of the kitchen and answer your questions. 3/28/15, 3:49 PM Levitation Society Chef Dave Query Grand Rapids Brewing Company (Grand Rapids) Chef Amazing Adam Watts Centro Refreshment Palace (Boulder, CO) Master Mixologist Devlin Devore The wonderful folks at Black Star Farms (Traverse City) New Holland Brewing (Holland, Michigan) Liquids Ambassador Issac Hartman Ex-Cheesy Food Truck (Traverse City) Chefs Gary and Allison Jonas North Peak Brewing (Traverse City) Stone House Bakery (Traverse City) Tickets $65 Basket of 10 $500 "Pitch In for Grow Benzie" Please mark your calendars to come and celebrate with us the grand opening the Grow Benzie Incubator Kitchen! Tuesday, June 18, 6:00 p.m. https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113561126502&format=html&printFrame=true Page 2 of 4 Grow Benzie- Newsletter May 28, 2013 #35 3/28/15, 3:49 PM Peter French, an amazing volunteer, took on the task of researching and locating all the equipment we needed. Here he is helping to move the new 6 burner stove. Baking anyone? Our convection ovens. For More information Call: Deb Query 231 352 4487 or 231 882 9801. Visit www.GrowBenzie.org Our Sponsors Peter demonstrating the mixer. https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113561126502&format=html&printFrame=true Page 3 of 4 Grow Benzie- Newsletter May 28, 2013 #35 3/28/15, 3:49 PM 5885 M 115, Frankfort Hwy Benzonia MI 49616 231 882 9510 www.growbenzie.org [email protected] for information call Deb Query, 231 352 4487 or 231 882 9801 Forward email This email was sent to [email protected] by [email protected] | Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Grow Benzie | PO Box 132 | Beulah | MI | 49617 https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113561126502&format=html&printFrame=true Page 4 of 4 Grow Benzie- Newsletter June 5, 2013 #37 3/30/15, 12:16 PM You're receiving this email because of your relationship with Grow Benzie. Please confirm your continued interest in receiving email from us. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. Articles in this Issue The Farm Party June 18 Grand Opening Grow Benzie Farmers Market Pitch In for Grow Benzie The Farm Party Four weeks to go The Magic of Great Food Tuesday June 18th Grand Opening of Grow Benzie Kitchen Incubator 6-7 pm Everyone Welcome Come see what an incubator kitchen is https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1120573981762&format=html&printFrame=true Page 1 of 6 Grow Benzie- Newsletter June 5, 2013 #37 3/30/15, 12:16 PM all about and what it can do for our community. Tour the kitchen, meet our kitchen Manager Lisa Richter and listen to Ron Steiner, director of the Hart MI Kitchen Incubator to see the opportunities available right here in Benzie County. Refreshments, inspiration, and opportunities. For more information, call Lisa 231 383 5913 Grow Benzie Farmers Market Monday 3-7 p.m. Produce Music Fun Candy Maple Syrup Plants Flowers Baked Goods What's Not to Love? Don't Miss outFew Remaining Tickets Available: Deb Query 231 352 4487 The Magic of MusicHow about the fabulous Joshua Davis Band https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1120573981762&format=html&printFrame=true Page 2 of 6 Grow Benzie- Newsletter June 5, 2013 #37 3/30/15, 12:16 PM Come See Us! Pitch in for Grow Benzie Our Sponsors Performing Songwriter Magazine calls the Joshua Davis Band, "Some of the liveliest and most rocking roots music around." Joshua'Davis'is'a'husband,'father,'friend'and music'lover.''He'shares'songsfor'a'living;'as'a https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1120573981762&format=html&printFrame=true Page 3 of 6 Grow Benzie- Newsletter June 5, 2013 #37 3/30/15, 12:16 PM songwriter,'record'producer,'band'member, solo'act,teacher,'mix=tape=maker extraordinaire,'all'with'the'most'amazing people'onthe'planet!'Joshua'was'raised'on the'American'roots'tradiBon:'the'music,the social'movements,'the'land.'He'writes original'songs'that'blend'many folk'tradiBons'='including'griEy'rock'n''roll and'vintage'soul.'His'new'record,'"A'Miracle of'Birds",'is'based'on'his'travels'in'the Middle'East'with'Traverse'City,'MI'based non=profit'"On'the'Ground"'and'is'some'of his'finest'and'most'important'work'to'date.' 'Along'with'band'members'and'Michigan luminaries,'Jen'Sygit,'Laura'Bates,''Mike Lynch'and'Geoff'Lewis,'Joshua'puts'on'a show'that'you'don't'want'to'miss!' And don't forget, new this year is a dance floor! Join us to raise the roof like never before! Who would have thought this all could be brought together! FOOD -- MUSIC -- DANCING --ALL ABOUT FUN -- all for a great cause - GROW BENZIE OH, AND WHAT IS A GROW BENZIE EVENT WITHOUT AUCTIONS: Would you like to have MASTERS https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1120573981762&format=html&printFrame=true Page 4 of 6 Grow Benzie- Newsletter June 5, 2013 #37 3/30/15, 12:16 PM TICKETS FOR 2 FOR 4 DAYS? Or maybe A WEEKS STAY IN A VAIL CONDOMINIUM THAT BOASTS SLEEPING for 8? And there are more to come. We'll keep you posted! Tickets are Available at: Online: Grow Benzie.org Grow Benzie Farmers Market Monday, June 17, 3-7 pm Deb Query 231 352 4487 5885 M 115, Frankfort Hwy Benzonia MI 49616 231 882 9510 www.growbenzie.org [email protected] https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1120573981762&format=html&printFrame=true Page 5 of 6 Grow Benzie- Newsletter June 5, 2013 #37 3/30/15, 12:16 PM Forward email This email was sent to [email protected] by [email protected] | Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. 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Featuring!groovy!music!from!Joshua!Davis!Band,!an amazing!assortment!of!Chefs,!restaurants,!bakeries, vineyards,!brew!houses,!and!distilleries. The Farm Party July 6, 2013 And just to peak your interest a little bit more, here are a few sneak previews of some of our auction items. Savannah Vacation Basket https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113874160788&format=html&printFrame=true Page 3 of 6 Grow Benzie newsletter #38 June 21, 2013 3/28/15, 3:58 PM 3 Days and 2 Nights at the Planters' Inn (left photo) 2 Dinners at The Lady and Sons (Center photo) Paula Deen Cookbook $100 gift Certificate to the Olde PinK House 2 Tickets to the Savannah Theatre 2 Passes for Old Savannah Tour Trolley Rides (right photo) 2 Visit Savannah T-Shirts 2 Visit Savannah Baseball Caps 2MP-3 Self Guided Tours of Savann Self Guided Tour Book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Book Cd of Movie with Kevin Spacey from the Book 2014 MASTERS TICKETS FOR 2 FOR 4 DAYS A GOLF LOVERS DREAM- ATTEND THE MASTERS ONCE IN THEIR LIFETIME. _____________________________________________________________ STAND UP PADDLE BOARD https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113874160788&format=html&printFrame=true Page 4 of 6 Grow Benzie newsletter #38 June 21, 2013 3/28/15, 3:58 PM WHAT A WAY TO START THE SUMMER WITH YOUR OWN STAND UP PADDLE BOARD, PADDLE AND LESSON TO GET YOU STARTED OFF RIGHT! **ALL OF OUR AUCTION ITEMS WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE,www.growbenzie.org, in the following weeks so please be sure to check back often. Our Sponsors !!!!!!!!! ! 5885!M115,!Frankfort!Hwy Benzonia,!MI!49616 Deb!Query,!Director 231!352!4487 www.growbenzie.org [email protected] https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113874160788&format=html&printFrame=true Page 5 of 6 Grow Benzie newsletter #38 June 21, 2013 3/28/15, 3:58 PM ! Forward this email This email was sent to [email protected] by [email protected] | Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Grow Benzie | PO Box 132 | Beulah | MI | 49617 https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113874160788&format=html&printFrame=true Page 6 of 6 Grow Benzie newsletter #39 June 25, 2013 https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113953184457&format=html&printFrame=true 3/28/15, 3:59 PM Page 1 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #39 June 25, 2013 https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113953184457&format=html&printFrame=true 3/28/15, 3:59 PM Page 2 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #39 June 25, 2013 3/28/15, 3:59 PM "Pitch In" for Grow Benzie !Get!Ready!!!It+s!coming!soon3!July!6.! Fun,!Fabulous!Food,!Libations,!Music,!Dancing, Auctions.! Top!off!your!Fourth!of!July!Weekend!with!this !not!to!be!missed!celebration!of!Benzie !County.! ! The Farm Party July 6, 2013 **for Babysitters, call Deb at 352 4487 And just to pique your interest a little bit more, here are a few more sneak previews of some of our auction items. A CULINARY CONVERSATION AND FOOD TOUR OF BOULDER COLORADO. A two day weekend culinary tasting tour for two at Boulder, Colorado's best restaurants: https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113953184457&format=html&printFrame=true Page 3 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #39 June 25, 2013 3/28/15, 3:59 PM You and a guest will enjoy a two night stay at The Historic Hotel Boulderado while eating small bites and having engaging and educational conversations around food, dining, spirits, wines and making delicious craft beer with the best Boulder, voted "The Foodiest Town in America" by Food & Wine Magazine, has to offer. The adventure will include: A Dinner with oyster and wine pairings at Jax Fish House. A fried chicken lunch and craft beer tasting and conversation with Master Brewer Bryan Selders of The Post Brewing Company (formerly of Dog Fish Head) Tequila tasting and conversation with Tequila Master Brian Selbitchka at The Zolo Grill. A lunch at award winning farm to table restaurant The Kitchen. A cocktail class with Master Mixologist Burton Daniels at The Bitter Bar. Pearl Street Sunday Brunch at Centro Latin Kitchen & Refreshment Palace. A pastry class with Chef Jennifer Bush at Lucky's Bakeshop. A picnic in the park and bacon tasting with season five Top Chef Winner Hosea Rosenberg. https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113953184457&format=html&printFrame=true Page 4 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #39 June 25, 2013 3/28/15, 3:59 PM ______________________________________________________________________ TOUR%FOR%2%! !%THE%OAXACA%REGION%OF%MEXICO % %% Immerse%yourself%in%this%fantas?c%4Bday%ac?ve%experience%that introduces%you%to%a%special%region%of%Mexico,%ringed%by%rugged mountains%and%having%one%of%the%largest%indigenous%popula?ons%in Mexico.%Oaxacan%heritage%runs%deep,%from%its%famous%markets%and handicraLs,%to%its%fascina?ng%archaeological%sites,%to%its%famed%local cuisine%(especially%mole,%a%smoky,%spicy%regional%specialty%with seemingly%endless%varia?ons).%A%visit%here%is%a%study%in%contrastsBthe https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113953184457&format=html&printFrame=true Page 5 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #39 June 25, 2013 3/28/15, 3:59 PM state%of%Oaxaca%boasts%an%excep?onally%diverse%range%of%ethnic groups%and%environmental%zones,%while%the%city%is%both%a%Colonial masterpiece%and%Mexico's%most%important%hub%of%contemporary%art. The%highly%regarded%ecoBtour%adventure%company,%MOUNTAIN TRAVEL%SOBEK%is%contribu?ng%this%auc?on%item%through%one%of%its principles,%Tom%Lee.%MTS,%who%has%operated%tours%in%this%part%of Mexico%for%many%years,%notes%the%tour%is%ideal%for%ac?ve%travelers who%want%to%explore%both%the%natural%and%cultural%wonders%of Oaxaca.%You'll%visit%the%evoca?ve%ancient%Ruins%of%Monte%Albán%and Mitla,%learn%how%tradi7onal%cra9s%are%made,%and%hike%through%the varied%ecosystem%of%the%Sierra%Norte,%known%by%locals%as%the%"Village of%the%Clouds.%%It's%a%journey%as%mul7Gfaceted%and%cap7va7ng%as Oaxaca%itself.%%% All expenses paid, EXCEPT airfare. 25 White Sox Tickets Have your own party with 25 tickets to the annual Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox Game. (in Chicago) https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113953184457&format=html&printFrame=true Page 6 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #39 June 25, 2013 3/28/15, 3:59 PM **ALL OF OUR AUCTION ITEMS WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE,www.growbenzie.org, in the following weeks so please be sure to check back often. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Our Sponsors !!!!!!!!! 5885!M115,!Frankfort!Hwy Benzonia,!MI!49616 Deb!Query,!Director https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113953184457&format=html&printFrame=true Page 7 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #39 June 25, 2013 3/28/15, 3:59 PM ! 231!352!4487 www.growbenzie.org [email protected] ! Forward this email This email was sent to [email protected] by [email protected] | Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Grow Benzie | PO Box 132 | Beulah | MI | 49617 https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1113953184457&format=html&printFrame=true Page 8 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #40 November 21, 2013 3/28/15, 4:02 PM !!! !!!!!!!!!We!are!Thankful! ! For!the!completion!of!our!Commercial!Incubator!Kitchen ! ! https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115618607791&format=html&printFrame=true Page 1 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #40 November 21, 2013 3/28/15, 4:02 PM !! ! The!last!part!of!the!original!vision!of!Grow!Benzie,!the!completion!of!a!commercial incubator!kitchen!to!serve!many!in!our!community,!was!<inished!this!summer!under the!supervision!of!Peter!French,!a!Grow!Benzie!volunteer,!who!pulled!together!the <inalization!of!this!long!awaited!dream.!!We!hired!a!partBtime!Kitchen!Manager, Lisa!Richter!Manrow,!who!has!worked!diligently!to!draw!in!the!public!and!educate people!on!how!to!become!an!entrepreneur.!!After!only!three!months!of!operation!we had!one!person!baking!bread!and!selling!it!at!Farmers!Markets,!and!22!others!who were!in!various!stages!of!bringing!their!product!to!retailB!obtaining!insurance, creating!labels,!and!working!with!Michigan's!Dept.!of!Agriculture!Inspector!to!obtain a!license.!!!We!ran!a!series!of!8!classes!introducing!all!the!necessary!steps!involved with!creating!a!food!processing!business!and!they!were!very!well!attended.!!What!a fabulous!start!for!a!long!awaited!dream!!!These!22!people!are!on!their!way!to creating!jobs!and!income!for!themselves!and!others!as!their!businesses!prosper. !BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB For!the!highly!successful!Farm!Party!event ! https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115618607791&format=html&printFrame=true Page 2 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #40 November 21, 2013 ! 3/28/15, 4:02 PM !!! Our!fourth!year,s!event,!The!Farm!Party,!was!a!huge!success.!Once!again,!our!energetic volunteer!extraordinaire!Dave!Query!orchestrated!the!food!delivery!of!the!event!by recruiting!other!chefs!and!cooking!as!well!for!us.!!Without!the!support!of!the!following local!chefs!and!restaurant!owners!who!provided!delicious!food!this!event!would!not!be possible!!Arcadia!Bluff!Country!Club,!Chimney!Corners,!CoHo!Café,!Cook,s!House, Crystal!Lake!Catering,!Up!North!Big!Pan!Kitchen!and!Mental!Levitation!Society, American!Spoon!Foods,!9!bean!Row,!Zolo!Grill,!Crescent!Bakery,!Grand!Rapids Brewing!Co.,!Centro!Refreshment!Palace,!Black!Star!Farms,!and!New!Holland!Brewing. !! Click!Here! Farm!Party!2013 for more information! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! For!Grow!Benzie!celebrating!its!5th!Birthday https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115618607791&format=html&printFrame=true Page 3 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #40 November 21, 2013 3/28/15, 4:02 PM ! We!celebrated!our!<ifth!birthday!at!our!Labor!Day!Farmers!Market!with!extra!special events.!!It!was!so!successful!that!we!anticipate!having!special!markets!next!year, perhaps!3B4!depending!on!how!the!season!goes.!!Only!50%!of!nonpro<its!survive!the <irst!year!so!we!are!grateful!for!all!of!the!support!that!has!made!our!longevity possible. ! !!! Click!here! labor!day!birthday!2013 for!more!about!the!Labor!Day!Birthday!party. BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB! ! For!our!expanding!school!programs !! 1.!!Our!ongoing!program!at!Platte!River!Elementary!where many!activities!have!taken!place!and!are!being!expanded. https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115618607791&format=html&printFrame=true Page 4 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #40 November 21, 2013 3/28/15, 4:02 PM !! Picture!from!last!spring!with!students!preparing!to!plant. ! ! Grow!Benzie!volunteer!Lorna!Mason!helping!student!close!down the!garden!for!the!winter.! https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115618607791&format=html&printFrame=true Page 5 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #40 November 21, 2013 3/28/15, 4:02 PM ! This!year!we!are!planning!to!involve!the!families!from!the!school!to!continue!the work!in!the!gardens!throughout!the!summer!with!the!produce!going!home!to!the families!who!participate. ! For!more!indepth!stories!on!this!program,!click!the!following: trip!to!Hoop!house.!!with!details!on!closing!down!the!site. carrots-2 with details on the latest activities. 2.!!For!our!partnership!with!MLUI!and!FoodCorps.! New!Food!Corps!Volunteers,!Katie!and!Meghan ! To!read!more!about!this!partnership,!click!here: Meghan!&!Katie!2013B2014 3. For our new programs in 2014-Grow Benzie's Adopt a Classroom Through!the!support!of!Benzie!Consolidated!Schools!Superintendent!Dave!Micinski, Grow!Benzie!has!adopted!a!classroom!from!each!of!the!four!elementary!schools!B!Lake Ann,!Crystal!Lake,!Platte!River,!and!Betsie!Valley.!!!A!large!20!x!48'!Children's!Hoop House! is! under! construction! at! Grow! Benzie's! homestead! location! in! Benzonia! to https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115618607791&format=html&printFrame=true Page 6 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #40 November 21, 2013 3/28/15, 4:02 PM accommodate!the!program.!!Grow!Benzie!professionals,!Master!gardener!Jackie!Hice and!Greenhouse!Manager!Britt!Uecker,!are!developing!speci<ic!programs,!!based!on the! individual! teacher's! gradeBlevel! curriculum,! as! well! as! designing! <ield! programs to!be!used!at!the!hoop!house. ! The!program!will!begin!in!January!2014.!Early!sessions!will!be!held!at!individual schools!due!to!the!nature!of!weather.!!Current!plans!are!for!Hice!and!Uecker!to!visit the!4!classes!at!the!respective!school!sites!during!the!months!of!January/February!& March.!In!order!to!get!an!early!start!on!growing!plants!for!the!GB!hoop!house, students!will!make!soil!blocks!in!February,!then!plant!seeds!in!them!in!March!and place!under!grow!lights!in!the!classrooms!where!they!can!observe!their!growth process. ! In!April!and!May,!each!of!the!classes!will!take!a!<ield!trip!to!the!new!Children's!Hoop House!at!Grow!Benzie.!!There!they!will!spend!a!halfBday!on!site!at!GB,!which!will allow!for!time!in!the!Hoop!House,!as!well!as!inside!Big!Blue.!!A!lunchBtime!program!is planned,!so!children!can!eat!on!site!and!may!participate!in!making!the!meal,!which could!allow!for!creativity,!fun!and!good!nutrition!education. ! Industrial Arts This program is just in the incubation stage but holds great promise for opportunities for our youth. Working with Benzie Central High school and several expert wood working volunteers from the area, plans are afoot for several projects. The industrial arts program at the school no longer exists but the equipment is there to be utilized. More to come as we get further down the path on this exciting adventure in developing the skills and talents of our students. ------------------- Our Sponsors https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115618607791&format=html&printFrame=true Page 7 of 8 Grow Benzie newsletter #40 November 21, 2013 3/28/15, 4:02 PM !!!!!!!!! ! 5885!M115,!Frankfort!Hwy Benzonia,!MI!49616 Deb!Query,!Director 231!882!9510 www.growbenzie.org [email protected] ! 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Introducing+4+Grow+Benzie+Clients+ + Join%Grow%Benzie%in%supporting%4%special%incubator%kitchen%clients%at the + Frankfort+Farmers+Market+Saturday,+Dec.+21.,+9+a.m.+C+1+p.m. (located%in%the%Lions%Club%Building%at%Main%and%M%=22) % The+Grow+Benzie+Table+will+feature+Deb+Nickerson+of%Betsie Bay+Bread,+Tracey+Scheifele+of++In+Great+Taste,+and+Marty+Pavlok of+Up+North+Global+.++The+Bacon+Berry+Food+Cart+will+be+located+just outside+with+hot+drinks+and+eats.++ + https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115987166920&format=html&printFrame=true Page 1 of 11 Grow Benzie newsletter #41 December 16, 2013 3/28/15, 4:03 PM %*%% Make%your%Christmas%breakfast%special%with%French%toast%made%with Betsie%Bay%Bread's%Challah%and%a%little%orange%zest.%%Maple%syrup%is%also available%at%the%Frankfort%Market.%%%% % * Or%try%Betsie%Bay%Bread's%baguettes%to%make%delicious%@inger%foods.%%Slice diagonally,%brush%with%olive%oil%and%your%favorite%spices.%%Bake%and%top with%your%favorite%cheeses. % * Who%doesn't%love%hot%fudge%warmed%up%over%ice%cream?%%%Get%creative%and use%it%as%a%dipping%sauce%for%pretzels,%fruit%or%browniesFFGrandma's%Hot Fudge%Sauce%from%%In%Great%Taste%makes%a%wonderful%holiday%gift. % * Don't%want%to%cook%for%a%crowd?%%Up%North%Global%offers%OldFWorldF inspired%recipes%with%unique%variations:%%Spinach%Rolls,%Feta%rolls, Cranberry%Baklava,%%their%signature%Stuffed%Grape%Leaves,%plus%two%new itemsF%%Baked%Kale%Chips%and%Chipotle%Rolls. % * You%can't%miss%Bacon%Berry's%food%truck%with%delicious%hot%drinks,%cookies and%more.%%Try%their%Southwestern%Savory%Sweet%Potato%Salad%with tangerine%Dressing.%%Yum! % %Can't+make+it+to+the+market?++Want+to+buy+locally+and+support wonderful+emerging+business?++ See%below%for%more%details%on%bread,%hot%fudge,%and%old=world%inspired prepared%foods.% +More+importantly,+See+how+to+order+and+where+to+shop! https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115987166920&format=html&printFrame=true Page 2 of 11 Grow Benzie newsletter #41 December 16, 2013 3/28/15, 4:03 PM ++ Betsie+Bay+Bread+ ++ Pictured%above%is%Deb%Nickerson%with%her%newly%designed%label%for%her line%of%bread%products.%%%A%retired%teacher,%Deb%began%Betsie%Bay%Bread last%summer%with%the%help%of%the%Grow%Benzie%incubator%kitchen. Specializing%in%moist,%slightly%sweet%100%%whole%wheat%bread%Deb%has added%several%other%products,%and%is%taking%orders.%%Bread%may%be picked%up%at%the%Frankfort%market%on%the%1at,%3rd,%and%5th%Saturday%of https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115987166920&format=html&printFrame=true Page 3 of 11 Grow Benzie newsletter #41 December 16, 2013 3/28/15, 4:03 PM each%month.%%Please%place%orders%by%Wednesday%before%the%pickup%date. % "Working)towards)bringing)a)product)to)market)is)not)an)easy)or fearless)ride.)However,)the)challenge)is)exciting)and)now rewarding." ) "I)began)baking)my)own)breads)and)rolls)when)I)learned)that)my husband)was)a)diabetic.)I)found)that)I)just)love)working)with)yeast and)dough.))There)are)lots)of)hurdles)to)jump)in)becoming)certiAied by)the)State)Dept.)of)Agriculture,)but)it's)been)gratifying.))I've)found that)I've)learned)a)lot)from)the)mistakes)I)made.)The)assistance)I)got from)Pickle)Printing)for)logos)and)signage)was)unbelievable. Probably)my)advice)to)someone)considering)whether)or)not)to create)a)product)that)could)be)brought)to)market)is,)")You)must)have a)passion)for)and)believe)in)what)you're)doing." % To%order:%%Click%here %for%the%order%sheet%and%call Deb+at+Betsie+Bay+Bread+231+325+2657. % % %% % In Great Taste + https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115987166920&format=html&printFrame=true Page 4 of 11 Grow Benzie newsletter #41 December 16, 2013 3/28/15, 4:03 PM + Tracey%Scheifele%pictured%here%with%her%newly%created%Grandma's%Hot Fudge%Sauce.%Tracey's%grandmother%Miss%Ellie%lived%a%full%life%to%102. Tracey%can't%promise%you%the%same%longevity%with%Grandma's%Hot%Fudge sauce%but%your%life%will%be%sweeter,%one%spoonful%at%a%time.%%%%Tracy%feels very%fortunate%to%have%been%able%to%participate%in%Grow%Benzie's incubator%kitchen%and%also%for%the%support%from%other%area%businesses. Mike%Myers%at%Pickle%Print%did%a%fantastic%job%on%labels,%business%cards ad%additional%promotional%items.%%Beryl%with%Beryl%Striewski Photography%was%fun%to%work%with%and%made%Grandma's%Hot%Fudge Sauce%look%as%yummy%as%it%tastes. % "I)had)no)inclination)that)I)would)ever)do)this.))Inadvertently)I)saw)a https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115987166920&format=html&printFrame=true Page 5 of 11 Grow Benzie newsletter #41 December 16, 2013 3/28/15, 4:03 PM couple)of)articles)and)ads)in)the)paper)about)the)Fall)Kitchen)series of)8)classes.))A)light)bulb)went)off)in)my)head,)and)I)was)reminded)of my)grandmother's)hot)fudge)sauce.))That's)where)I)began)the journey.)) Through)the)classes))I)gained)a)wealth)of)knowledge)of)information that)directed)me)as)to)how)I)could)sort)out)the)process)of)making)My Grandmother's)Hot)Fudge)Sauce,)a)truly)marketable)product.))The process)was)scarey,)because)I'd)never)done)anything)like)this,)but what)I)learned)in)the)classes)smoothed)out)the)fear.)I)also)learned that)I)needed)to)be)fully)prepared)when)meeting)vendors)who)might sell)my)product...with)pricing,)the)real)thing)product)in)hand,)etc.)It took)me)about)6N7)weeks)to)pull)things)together,)and)now)my)In Good)Taste)has)become)a)reality.")) ) Grandma's+Hot+fudge+Sauce+is+available+at+the+following+locations: *Crate+'N+Cargo%in%Beulah *Market+Bistro%in%Interlochen *Wee+Bee+Jammin'%in%Bear%Lake *Serendipity%in%Bear%Lake% *Karla's+Place%in%Holland % And+the+Frankfort+Farmers+Market+this+Saturday. + Tracey+will+also+be+at+Crate+N'+Cargo+from+11+am+to+2+pm+this Saturday. If%you%are%a%retailer%wanting%to%carry%Grandma's%Hot%Fudge%Sauce you%can%reach%Tracey+at+231+714+4031+or [email protected]. % % Up+North+Global https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115987166920&format=html&printFrame=true Page 6 of 11 Grow Benzie newsletter #41 December 16, 2013 3/28/15, 4:03 PM !! Owner%Marty%Pavloc%in%a%candid%shot%discussing%his%products%in%the studio%of%Grow%Benzie.%%Up%North%Global%offers%Old%World=inspired recipes%with%unique%variations:%Spinach%Rolls%(Spanakopita),%Feta%Rolls (Tiropita),%Cranberry%Baklava,%and%our%signature%item:%Stuffed%Grape Leaves%(Dolmathes)%==%vegan,%made%with%100%%gluten=free%ingredients.% NEW!%%Baked%Kale%Chips%and%spicy%Chipotle%Feta%Rolls! % Our%artisan%delicacies%have%proven%popular%at%local%stores%and%farm markets.%Catering%services%and%special%orders%are%available,%as%well.% % To%order,%Click%here%for%a%price%sheet. %% Contact+Marty+at:++248+346+5537 email: [email protected] https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115987166920&format=html&printFrame=true Page 7 of 11 Grow Benzie newsletter #41 December 16, 2013 3/28/15, 4:03 PM + %% +The+Bacon+Berry+Food+Truck Summer%Ball%and%David%Galvis%of%The%Bacon%Berry%Food%Truck discussing%their%products.%%This%is%the%latest%addition%to%the%Frankfort food%scene.%%Offering%healthy%delights%with%a%decadent%twist,%you'll%`ind them%at%the%Frankfort%Farmer's%Market%offering%hot%drinks,%cookies, lunch%and%more.%%Ask%them%for%how%to%order%warm,%freshly%baked cookies%or%for%your%holiday%catering%needs. "Although)we)were)not)able)to)attend)all)the)offered)classes,)we found)that)the)labeling)class)by)Pickle)Printing)proved)to)be)an awesome)resource!)Grow)Benzie)is)storing)some)of)our)frozen)fruits, which)is)a)great)asset.)People)here)get)what)we're)about)and)that's https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115987166920&format=html&printFrame=true Page 8 of 11 Grow Benzie newsletter #41 December 16, 2013 3/28/15, 4:03 PM great,)as)there)are)no)other)food)trucks/cart)in)Benzie)right)now!" % For+this+Saturday's+market+they+will+be+offering+the+following: ! All#three#Items#are#being#sold#as#a#$4.00#Menu # 1.#Southwestern#Savory#Sweet#Potato#Salad#with#Tangerine#Dressing ($4) # 2.#Hawaiian#Style#Chili#with#White#Rice#or#Homemade#Country#Corn Bread#($4) # 3.#German#Bratwurst#Burger#on#Homemade#Bun#($4) # We'll#be#serving#premium#Mocha#Java#brewed#coffee#with#a#choice#of#a BaconBerry#Flavor#Shot:#NonSDairy#Dark#Chocolate#or#NonSDairy Coconut#Vanilla#($1.50#for#14#oz) # This#is#but#a#sampling#of#many#items#available. To#contact:##For#the#latest#menu#offerings#and#more#call!David!and Summer!at!1/808/344/[email protected]!. # % % Grow Benzie thanks you for all your support this year. https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115987166920&format=html&printFrame=true Page 9 of 11 Grow Benzie newsletter #41 December 16, 2013 3/28/15, 4:03 PM By now you have probably received your share of letters asking for help from various worthy organizations. We are no different. Making a request for help is not easy but when you believe that what you are doing in changing lives for the better is so important, making that request for help comes more easily . Every donation counts: big, small, combined together make a difference. With everyone's help, we can make change possible for so many deserving people. Please consider making a year-end, tax deductible donation to Grow Benzie. It's easy to do with a couple of clicks on our website www.growbenzie.org where you can pay using a credit card through Paypal (just look for the first line and DONATE at the top of the page) or simply by mailing a check to: Grow Benzie P.O. Box 132 Beulah, MI 49617 Thank you for helping our community. % ------------------- Our Sponsors !!!!!!!!! 5885!M115,!Frankfort!Hwy Benzonia,!MI!49616 Deb!Query,!Director 231!882!9510 https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115987166920&format=html&printFrame=true Page 10 of 11 Grow Benzie newsletter #41 December 16, 2013 3/28/15, 4:03 PM ! www.growbenzie.org [email protected] ! Forward this email This email was sent to [email protected] by [email protected] | Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Grow Benzie | PO Box 132 | Beulah | MI | 49617 https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1115987166920&format=html&printFrame=true Page 11 of 11
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