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Cupcake Madness! When I think back to my grammar school days, I remember recess, uncomfortable desks, and birthday parties. Recess is worth remembering because that was the time of day when you could cut loose and get dirty! Uncomfortable desks come to mind because no one should have to sit that long on a flat piece of wood. Last, but not least, I remember birthday parties for the yummy cupcakes that were served. Why did they always serve cupcakes? Well, because they come as an individual serving (no cutting or portioning required) and because of their portability factor (you can take them anywhere). If you stop to think about it, cupcakes are the economy car of the dessert world. Sure, it's small, but it does the job! More |
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| Cupcake Madness continued | |||
 Let's look at cupcakes a little more closely. They have a paper wrapper, they come in many flavors, and they have a long history. Cupcakes have been around since the 18th century. There are two theories on the name. One theory says the cupcake is named for the amount ingredients used in the recipe (cup of flour, cup of sugar, etc..). The second theory states that cupcakes were originally baked in cups (teacups to be exact). Both theories are found in old cookbooks and both make sense.
Now you are probably wondering, why all this talk about cupcakes? Well, the Weaver Street Market pastry bakers have been busy coming up with a few new flavors for this grammar school staple. Grown up? A little. Tasty? You bet!! The Lemon Drop A delicious white cupcake filled with lemon curd and topped with smooth lemon buttercream. You will definitely pucker up for this one! The PB & J A peanut butter cupcake filled with raspberry preserves and topped with yummy raspberry buttercream. Hey, no crust to cut off! The Peppermint Patty A moist chocolate cupcake with mint buttercream on top dipped in chocolate ganache. Fresh breath never tasted so good! Even with these refreshing new flavors we still have room in the case for the original Chocolate Cupcake, Carrot Cupcake, and Chai Cupcake. So, stop by the pastry counter and try one of our new cupcake flavors or pick up an old favorite today! |
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| Mix or Match, Local Organic Zucchini, Yellow or Patty Pan Squash or Cucumbers | $1.50 lb. | from Black River & Ward Bros. Farms | |
| Organic Yellow Grape Tomatoes | 2 pints/$5.00 | ||
| Organic Yellow Onions | 99¢ lb. | ||
| Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials | |||
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| Coleman, All-Natural Fillet Mignon | $18.99 lb | Antibiotic & Hormone-free |
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| Crab Cakes | $3.99 each | wild caught | |
| Read about other WSM Specials here. |
| Mango Salsa | |||
Serve mango salsa with grilled pork, fish, or poultry.
1 large mango, peeled, cut in 1/4-inch cube 1 peach or nectarine, pitted and chopped 3-4 tomatillas, remove papery cover, chop coarsely 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeno or seranno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, or to taste 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 2 Tbsp lime juice, or to taste salt to taste In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well. Let stand at room temperature a half hour before serving or refrigerate up to 24 hours. This does not hold up well and should be used within the 24 hours. |
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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 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. The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service is Cooking at After Hours this Week The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service was created in the 1960s by local congregations to address basic needs such as hunger, homelessness, and health care for our area's impoverished members. With the support of more than 40 local religious groups, over 1000 volunteers, and the generosity of the wider Chapel Hill-Carrboro community, IFC runs a shelter, a kitchen serving more than 75,000 meals a year, provides counseling, child care, and training, offers medical clinics and transitional housing, and operates an emergency food pantry. |
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| Read about Weaver Street Market events here. | |||
| Learn more about the IFC 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 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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| Learn more about the Magnolia Klezmer Band here. | |||
| Art in Motion | |||
 Friday, June 9, 6:00 pmon the lawn at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro Siglinda Scarpa of the Goathouse Gallery in Pittsboro is sponsoring performing artists from Italy to perform orginal dance and music on the lawn. A $10 donation is requested. |
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| SV Movie Series | |||
 Outdoor MoviesEnjoy movies by the Lumina on the green at Southern Village on Friday and Saturday nights. See "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" Friday June 9, and Saturday June 10. Movie starts at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $3.00. Stop by Weaver Street Market for a picnic dinner. Please, no glass containers or pets. |
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| Puppets on the Lawn! | |||
 Sunday, June 18, 2-3 pmHang around after the Jazz Brunch to visit with Donovan Zimmerman, and Jan Burger the co-founders of Paperhand Puppet Intervention. They delight and entertain folks of all ages with their giant puppets and stories about caring for the earth and our environment. Enjoy masks, music, and movement and some giant puppets. |
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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 $20 Gift Certificate to Pringle's Fine Crafts.
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 Pringle's here. |
| Free Tai Chi at SV |
 Saturday mornings, 8:00 am - 9:00 amon the green at Southern Village Beginning Saturday, May 27, Market Street Books will be sponsoring free T'ai Chi Ch'uan every Saturday morning with Lewis Tisher. Call 929-7048 for more information. |
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