Ode to Avos By Wendy Hayes, Asst. Produce Manager Howdy, y'all. We've got delicious, creamy avocados on special for you this week in the produce department, and we're excited about 'em. Almost everyone loves avos for their buttery taste and healthy fat content, but did you know that it' s recently been proven that they help the body absorb nutrients? The Packer, THE newspaper of the produce industry, printed these findings back in the summer, and they are being submitted for publication in a scientific journal. I'll give you the less-scientific gist: Read more...

Friday Wine Tasting Healthier Eating: 2005 WCOM Benefit Party Roots Music Festival Wine Wednesdays 10% Off for Owners Italian Wine Dinner

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Grillin' Weather? Steak, Salad & Sangria

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Ode to Avos (continued)

Basically, in an Ohio State University study, folks who ate their salad with a little avo on it absorbed more nutrients than those who went without it, and those who ate salads with a little more avo absorbed the most of all. Nutrients mentioned were alpha- and beta-caroteins (good ol' heart helpin' and cancer fightin' antioxidants) and also lutein, which is beneficial to the peepers. Avocados also provide the bod with omega-3 fatty acids and other good stuff like fiber, magnesium, and vitamin E. But if that isn't enough, they're just plain YUMMY. How about some guacamole to spice up your winter (if it really is winter) meals? Sometimes I make what I call quick guac., because it only has 5 ingredients: avos, lots of garlic, lime, cilantro, and salt. If you want to make regular guac, add onion, tomato, and jalapeno to the above ingredients. OR you could make an avo sandwich, a favorite of mine: mayo, a thin slice of provolone, sliced avos, drizzled with a little lemon juice, salted, and with optional tomato slices and lettuce (don't forget the bread). Now go out and enjoy those avos! Love, wendy

Weekly Produce Specials
	Organic Red Potatoes	99¢/lb.	Nutritious!
	Organic California Seedless      Navel Oranges	12 /$4.99	Super Low!
	Organic d'Anjou Pears	99¢/lb.	Save 50¢/lb.

Grillin' Weather? Steak, Salad & Sangria

The calendar says it's January but the mercury says this week is time to grill! Don't miss this opportunity to bring a little summertime fun into your wintertime doldrums. Weaver Street Market has all you need to throw together a Summer in January party. How about steak, salad and Sangria? Or for something on the lighter side, try our smoked pork chops, chicken breasts or fish. Toss a little of our Bourbon Pepper Sauce on any of them and you'll be smokin'. We've got organic potatoes and yams for a yummy side dish and plenty of greens and salad fixin's to round out your meal. To really give your night a festive summertime flavor, why not try this Sangria? Paola's Sangria Recipe Sangria is a highly individual drink so start with red wine and add or subtract the other ingredients according to your taste. Red Wine Sliced oranges, lemons, bananas a little sugar dash of red vermouth and rum orange juice For the red wine, Peg recommends Borsao Campo de Borja, Yunter Tinto (a tempranillo/cab mix) or Casamano Tinto Rueda. All are under $10/ bottle. If you feel daring, try using the Pomegranate wine, but add less sugar and orange juice.

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Friday Wine Tasting

Stop by the Carrboro Store from 4:30 to 6:30 pm to sample some delicious wines and to get your wine questions answered. There will not be a wine tasting this Friday at Southern Village.

Healthier Eating in 2005, Tuesday, January 4th from 7 pm until 9 pm

Are you trying to eat healthier? Does cooking better seem harder? This forum focuses on how to enjoy good nutrition and great tasting food with no-hassle methods. Terri McClernon, aka The Food Fairy, always gets standing ovations from those who attend her annual January program focused on easy recipes, cooking tips, demos, food tasting and resource sharing. And the Food Fairy creates meals that not only nourish your body, but your soul, too. You'll go home sated and with the ability and ideas to work your own magic at home. To see why Southern Living magazine calls Terri magical, go to www.food-fairy.com. The forum will be at the Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center (111 Cloister Court, Suite 220, Chapel Hill across from the Blue Cross Building), from 7 pm until 9 pm on Tuesday, January 4th. Call 401-9333 to reserve a space.

Visit The Food Fairy's website.

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WCOM Benefit Party

Listen Up! Community-powered radio station, WCOM 103.5 FM is throwing a swell party on Monday, January 31 at Panzanella. Listen Up! and rub elbows with local literary stars from 6 to 9 PM. Robert Griffin and Friends will make music and of course, we'll have great food and libations. Tickets will be available by January 3 at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro and Southern Village. Listen Up! will be broadcast live on 103.5 FM but you must be present to win door prizes and bid on a pair of Carolina basketball tickets. Call 967-3795 for more information.

Visit WCOM's website to learn more about the station.

STEVE FORBERT RETURNS TO THE ARTSCENTER!

Meridian, Mississippi native, Steve Forbert, whose trademark warm vocal rasp and masterful songwriting excite rockers and folkies alike, kicks off The ArtsCenter's 2nd Annual American Roots Series on Friday, January 7. Full line-up includes 2004 Grammy nominee Dr. John, Hal Ketchum, Rodney Crowell, Ray LaMontagne, Avett Brothers, Pura Fé, Corey Harris, Stillhouse Bottom Band and more. Tickets are available by calling The ArtsCenter“s box office or visiting www.artscenterlive.org

Visit The ArtsCenter's website for more info.

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Wine Wednesdays

Due to popular demand, the Wine Wednesday Special has been extended through the month of January. Each Wednesday, Panzanella will feature 5 different specially selected bottles of wine for only $10 per bottle (tax not included)! Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a great bottle of wine at a great value. Featured wines will not be available by the glass. Regular wine list will be available.

Visit Panzanella's website to view all menus (lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch).

Owners Get 10% Off!

Through the end of January, owners will receive a 10% discount EVERY time they eat at Panzanella Sunday through Thursday (closed Monday). Simply print out the coupon available in the link below, fill out your name and owner number and sign each coupon. Present to your server upon ordering your meal. Unlimited usage but you must have a coupon each time you dine. So print out a stack of coupons and dine often! There are so many delicious items on the menus this winter - you’ll want to sample them all!

Click here to print your coupons.

Wine Tasting Dinner: Wines from Italy - ONLY 10 TICKETS LEFT!!

Join us Monday, January 17, from 7 pm to 9 pm, for a tasting of wines from Italy. We'll explore wines from regions such as Campania, Puglia, Veneto, and Tuscany. Now's your chance to explore Italian wines. We welcome Jim Stock and Mike Tiano of Haw River Wine man, a local wine distributor and importer, to take us on a wine-tasting tour of this amazing country. Plenty of delicious food will be served from the Panzanella kitchen to complement these wonderful wines. Make your reservations early! Our wine-tasting dinners always sell out! $35/person. Please pay in advance at either Panzanella or the Customer Service Desk in Carrboro.