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Strawberry O'Clock! Howdy! The fruit clock is ticking...as I write this it's strawberry o'clock, and about a quarter 'til cherries! Apple hour has definitely passed, although we do have a few varieties of crisp imports from the southern hemisphere. That's not such a big deal, though, because we will have in-season stuff to please your palettes. Weather permitting, local blueberries will be here around the first of the month, as will the highly prized, short lived cherry. I know you folks can hardly wait, because I have heard the "p" word uttered a couple of times already. Of course I mean peaches, which everyone begins to ask for as soon as the frost disappears. (Although we didn't really have so much frost this year, so fair is fair). More |
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| Recipe: Black & Blueberry Cobbler |
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| Strawberry O'Clock continued | |||
 Melons will be creeping closer, and should be arriving from Georgia, along with those first peaches. Look for cut fruit over in the produce department to take to work or even better, on picnics. Ray Christopher will continue the local greens (hopefully) through mid-June. Definitely eat those up before it gets too hot for them!Sometimes I provide you with a recipe to guide you on your way, but this stuff is so exciting and good on it's own, I want to encourage you to be creative! Pretend you are French or Italian and have the aforementioned fruits be the focus of your summer desserts. I think there's nothing better than a bowl of ripe, juicy peaches with blueberries and cherries mixed in. Just make sure you have let everything ripen fully before cutting and serving. Okay, maybe there are some things a little better than homemade fruit cocktail. What about cooking the fruits down a bit with a little extra sugar and a touch of citrus juice and zest to bring out their flavor (Julia Child says that lime zest brings out the flava of blueberries) and spooning that over some Maple View Farm vanilla ice cream?? (mmmmm, ice cream). Or you could pick up some of the WSM made pie crusts and go to town with that. (And the ice cream). If you want to go a little farther, make a cobbler, that way you could say you made the whole thing yourself, if that matters. I suppose, for those of you who aren't dessert fans, you could simply make special smoothies that are good and good for you. I don't know about you guys, but I kind of want to light something on fire. What's that—cherries jubilee? Or flambé? Or am I already thinking about fireworks? No matter what you choose, just go with your gut and make something that sounds good to you, because with good basic ingredients and no short cuts, your end result will be delectable. Bon Appétit! Love, wendy |
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| Read about other Weaver Street Market specials here. | |||
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| Organic Packham Pears | $1.39 lb | ||
| Organic Haitian "Champagne" Mangoes | 4/$6.00 | super low price | |
| Local North Carolina Blueberries | 3 pints/$10.00 | ||
| Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials | |||
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| Coleman, All-Natural Ribeye Steaks | $14.99 lb | Antibiotic & Hormone-free | |
| North Carolina Shrimp | $8.99 lb | wild caught | |
| Read about other WSM Specials here. |
| Panzanella's Black & Blueberry Cobbler | |||
 The Fruit:2 TBSP butter 4 cups blackberries 2 cups blueberries 4 TBSP flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 TSP cinnamon The Dough: 2 cups flour 1 TSP salt 1 TBSP sugar 3 1/2 TSP baking powder 6 TBSP butter 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup heavy cream sugar for sprinkling biscuits Preheat oven to 425 F. Grease a baking dish well with 2 tablespoons of butter. Combine the fruits, flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl and toss well, but very gently. Pour into the baking dish. Make the dough by sifting the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder together. Cut the butter into the dough using the fingertips or a pastry blender. Stir the milk and cream into the dough with 10 - 12 quick strokes. Drop the dough in pieces all over the surface of the fruit. Sprinkle liberally with sugar. Bake about 35 minutes, or until topping is lightly browned. Serve with Maple View Farm Vanilla Ice Cream. Serves 8. This recipe was quite a hit at the Totally Local Dinner at Panzanella last year! Our pastry bakery adapted this recipe from Bill Neals' Southern Cooking, Fruit Cobbler with Butter Biscuits. | |||
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| After Hours Every Thursday! | |||
 On the Weaver Street Market lawn in Carrboro, 6-8 pmAfter Hours is back and hotter than ever! Come prepared for picnicking, dancing, wine or beer tasting, and lots of fun! Local charitable groups will once again be providing freshly grilled picnic fare to purchase. Or choose from an expanded array of Hot Bar meals made daily in our very own kitchen. Weaver Street Market loves to see people enjoying our lawn and connecting with their community. To keep this event a safe and fun place, we ask that you only bring friendly, well-behaved dogs on leashes and please clean up after them. We want the children who attend our event to have a safe and happy time too, so we ask that they not be allowed to climb the trees, including the Crepe Myrtles. Lastly, please enjoy the fountain from its perimeter. Thank you for your help in making this event safe and fun for everyone. June 1 - Chris Reynolds, Swing-N-Jazz - just like the name sounds June 8 - The Tim Stambaugh Band - Bluegrass, Celtic, folk & traditional June 15 - Chuck & the Waggin' EARS - original and traditional EAR Waggin Bluegrass June 22 - Brown Mountain Lights - pop twang with bluegrass sensibilities June 29 - Contrazz - jazz/fusion After Hours & the ALE Regulations We know how much fun it is to sit on the lawn and drink some beers, but unfortunately North Carolina law forbids Weaver Street Market from selling six packs for consumption outside. You can buy beer by the glass outside at the tasting table, singles, or half-gallon Growlers from Carolina Brewery, but please—be kind to our cashiers and don't buy a six pack to take outside. FOCAS and the Orange County Animal Shelter Cooking at After Hours this Week The Orange County Animal Shelter is a municipal government agency, run by Orange County. They are a not-for-profit agency that can accept tax free and charitable donations. Their mission is to promote the welfare of the Orange County animals through sheltering, humane education, and service to the community. Their primary responsibility is to provide shelter for the stray and homeless animals of Orange County. The Orange County Animal Shelter strives to increase adoptions, reunite lost or found pets with their loved ones and to help put a stop to animal overpopulation in Orange County. FOCAS is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization, independent of Orange County government. FOCAS works to support and enhance the general operation of the Orange County Animal Shelter, by raising much needed funding and working with Dubey's Pet World to increase the adoptions at the Orange County Animal Shelter. | |||
| Read about Weaver Street Market events here. | |||
| Learn more about FOCAS here. | |||
| Jazz Brunch Every Sunday! | |||
 You know it's really spring when Jazz Brunch & More! returns to the lawn in Carrboro. Oh, boy, oh, boy, fresh coffee, sweet pastries, eggs, pancakes, grits, home fries, flat out on a blanket with a belly full listening to great music. What could be better?June 4 - Dana & Susan Robinson - Original old time June 11 - Magnolia Klezmer - an antidepressive Romanian, Ukrainian, American, Dixieland, Klezmer Big Band June 18 - Saludos Compay Trio - original and South American Music June 25 - Jon Shain Trio - Americana & Blues |
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| NC Symphony at Southern Village | |||
 Thursday, June 1, 8:00 pmon the green at Southern Village Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic dinner and enjoy the North Carolina Symphony during this annual event. This event is free and open to the public. |
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| Learn more the NC Symphony here. | |||
| Truckload Sidewalk Sale | |||
 June 2 - June 4Both Weaver Street Market Locations! Featuring a selection of your favorite top selling natural foods products at discounts up to 50% off regular price! This is an excellent opportunity to fill your pantry with staples - Beer, Emergen C, Cape Cod Cranberry Juice, 7th Generation Laundry Detergent and Toilet Paper, Spritzers, and, of course, great deals on select wines perfect for those picnics. Discounts apply to case purchases only. |
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| Check out the full list here. | |||
| SV Music Series | |||
 For the fourth year, Market Street in Southern Village will host a summer-long Sunday Music Series. Every Sunday evening at 7 pm the Village Green and stage will be alive with performances from May 14 through August 27. All concerts are open to the public. In addition to the Market Street Association, sponsors this year are Harrington Bank and media sponsors Chapel Hill News and WCHL 1360.This year's Sunday Music Series lineup is the best ever, according to Danny Gotham, a professional guitarist and Southern Village resident who books the performers for the series. "We have everything from jazz to opera to rock and roll to Gilbert and Sullivan." |
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SV Farmers' Market is open! Win Prizes! |
 Every week there will be a drawing for prizes from Market Street Merchants. While you shop look for the box to enter your name for the drawing. The box will be located at a different vendor's booth each week. You don't have to be present to win. This week's prize is a $25 Gift Certificate to Town Hall Grill.
Shopping at the Farmers' Market is a great way to get to know the people who grow your food (they not only grow it but they are the ones selling it to you.) Feel free to ask them questions about how they raise their pigs or grow their tomatoes. Come join us every Thursday through August 31 on the Village Green. Rain or shine, we're there. |
| Learn more about Southern Village Farmers' Market here. |
| Check out Town Hall Grill here. |
| Support the Hillsborough Store |
So far, we've got nearly 100 new owners from Hillsborough and the surrounding areas. And, with the support of 26 employees and over 100 current Weaver Street owners having invested in a Founding Share, we're well on our way to reaching one of the major goals of our capital campaign—$100,000 in new ownership shares.
Please help us spread the word about the store and encourage your friends and neighbors to help out—no matter where you live. A Founding Share is a $100 investment above your original share payment, and it is fully refundable just like your regular share. You can purchase a Founding Share or join the co-op at the service desk in the Carrboro store, print out a form below and mail it in, or find the Weaver Street Market table at the Hillsborough Last Friday events or at the first Hillsborough Farmers' Market of each month. |
| Print out an ownership form here. |
| Container Gardening |
Do you live in an apartment and wish you had space for a garden? Well all you need is a patio or balcony. You can have a garden even in the smallest places by creating a container garden. The most important thing is to understand the conditions of your area. Does the area receive sun or shade; is it windy, airy or protected?
Choose containers that drain well but still leave enough moisture to keep the roots evenly moist. When choosing a container avoid wood that is treated with creosote, penta, or other toxic compounds because the vapors can damage your plants. Terracotta pots dry out quickly and plastic pots may deteriorate in sunlight. Cedar works great for planter boxes because it is practically rot resistant and needs no staining. You should use a planting medium that holds enough moisture to keep the roots moist. Compost makes an excellent potting soil. Now all you have to decide is what kind of plants you prefer. You can plant trees, shrubs, vegetables, annuals, herbs and perennials in your container garden. Remember to seek out plants that fit the conditions of your area. |
| Get more container gardening tips here. |
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