UPDATE: The nomination deadline is extended to November 14! Weaver Street Market and Cabot Creamery will select a WSM owner to be the WSM Celebrity Volunteer on the 2017 Alaskan cruise aboard Celebrity Solstice. The Cabot farmers host the week-long cruise to celebrate the achievements and contributions of volunteers who are making a significant difference…
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Archives for October 2016
“Ugly” Squash Find a Happy Home
Sometimes just because a fruit or vegetable isn’t pretty on the outside doesn’t mean it’s not perfect on the inside.
Continue ReadingA Visit to Gaia Herbs Farm
In late July, I had the unique pleasure of visiting Gaia Herbs Farm in Brevard, North Carolina. Gaia Herbs creates herbal remedies, with 25% of raw materials coming from its own farm.
Continue ReadingMake Your Pumpkins Last Longer
Autumn is here, and nothing says October like pumpkins. In addition to using them in delicious food dishes, there are so many creative ways to decorate pumpkins for fall. No matter what your creative inspiration, here are some tips to enjoy your creations longer.
Continue ReadingOwners: You Can Join Coastal Federal Credit Union
Weaver Street Market owners are now eligible to join Coastal Federal Credit Union. Coastal has a new branch in Carrboro, a block from our store on East Main Street. Not familiar with Coastal Federal Credit Union? According to MyCreditUnion.gov, “Credit unions are not-for-profit organizations that exist to serve their members. Like banks, credit unions accept…
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Donate a Holiday Meal for $25
The InterFaith Council (IFC) is once again collecting donations for holiday meals at Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. A gift of $25 helps the IFC offer a family a holiday dinner–a turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, bread, and dessert. This year, the IFC will provide holiday dinners to at least 700 families. Bags…
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All About the Co-op Council
At last month’s Co-op Fair, we met Emily Nail from the NC Cooperative Council. She was passing out buttons and furthering the group’s mission: “to bring the state’s cooperatives together to connect, educate, and promote the success of all cooperatives.” The Co-op Council formed in 1935, shortly after the Depression, to assist rural citizens and…
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Savory Roasted Pumpkin Casserole
Fall weather calls for pumpkins and warm, hearty dishes like this terrific casserole. Filled with creamy pumpkin, salty Grana Padano, and fresh sage, it is the perfect fall dish. Great as it is–or add some sautéed Firsthand Foods sausage to make it even more hearty!
Continue ReadingMills Family Farm (Video)
Herbs for Winter
The summer garden is over, and the first frost looms ahead. If you need some green growing things to get you through the winter, try fragrant, practical herbs. Here are some tips from Botanical Interests, our seed supplier: The windowsill herb garden brightens your home as the hours of sunlight wane, and provides a fresh…
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