Fair Trade Chocolate: The Beet, Weaver Street's E-Newsletter

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Wine Sale Continues
SV Wine Show
Jazz Brunch
Lawn Update
Ghost Stories &
Trick or Treat
Global Health Fundraiser

Fair Trade Chocolate: The Treat That's Twice As Sweet
By Elizabeth Friend, WSM Cheese Enthusiast
What could be more delicious than Fair Trade chocolate? Equal Exchange offers rich dark chocolate studded with almonds, as well as creamy milk chocolate blended with finely ground hazelnuts, while Green & Black presents an exotic mélange of cocoa, orange, cinnamon and nutmeg known as Maya Gold. The taste alone is reason to rejoice, but what makes it even sweeter is the knowledge that these chocolates are every bit as ethical as they are delectable. Why is Fair Trade so important? Fair Trade is about ensuring that farmers are paid a reasonable price for their cocoa beans. Prior to the introduction of Fair Trade practices, farmers wanting to sell their crops were at the mercy of brokers and middlemen. More

Owners Month
Owners' Specials
Carrboro Film Festival
Goat Cheese Class

Heritage Turkey Dinner
New Artist: David Sovero
Owners' Special

Weekly Produce Specials
Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials

Recipe: Crockpot Apple Butter
More Locally Grown Prawns!


Fair Trade Chocolate continued

Because the farmers had no way to negotiate with chocolate companies for a fair price, these middlemen would arbitrarily drive the price of cocoa beans down, then sell the beans to chocolate makers at a substantial profit. Unfortunately, none of this profit ever reached the farmers or their communities. Sometimes the price was too low to recoup the cost of growing the crop in the first place. Fair Trade is different. It cuts out the brokers and middlemen, helping farmers export their crops directly to the chocolate producers. Gone is the economic disparity between bean growers and chocolate makers, the secret price gouging, and the tacit approval of unscrupulous practices like child and slave labor. Instead, the process is transparent: you can trace the path from bean to bar. Fair Trade buyers work with cooperatively-run farms to guarantee a yearly yield of high-quality cocoa beans that are used to make some of the best chocolate available. Chocolate makers promise to pay farmers enough money per pound to support the cost of production, regardless of the global market. Often, buyers pay a premium for organic, shade-grown or specialty beans. In exchange, growers agree to international monitoring by independent organizations to ensure no child or slave labor is utilized, and that farming practices are ecologically sound and sustainable. Recently, global cocoa bean prices dropped to $640 US Dollars (USD) per ton, a price so low that in some parts of Central and South America it was more cost-effective to let the beans rot in their pods than pay workers to harvest them. The guaranteed Fair Trade price of $1,950 USD per ton ensures not only a reasonable return on the sizable investment of time and labor needed to grow cocoa, but also affords farming communities a chance to build a future beyond grinding poverty and exploitation. One great example of the incredible impact of Fair Trade is the CONCADO co-op in the Dominican Republic. With the income generated from Fair Trade sales of high-quality organic cocoa beans, members of the co-op have been able to fund a bank, health clinics, a library, road and bridge repair, a potable water program, and a low-cost plant nursery that enables farmers to grow their own crops to support their families. It may seem like a small thing, but purchasing Fair Trade products is one of the easiest ways you can help build thriving sustainable communities all around the world. Whether you're buying for its decadent flavor or its remarkable social rewards, it's hard to resist the charms of Fair Trade chocolate!

Weekly Produce Specials


	Bio-dynamic Seedless Grapes	$1.99 lb	Last of the season!
	Organic Flavor Fall Pluots	$1.99 lb	Last of the season!
	New crop Florida Tangerines	$3.99/dozen

Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials

	North Carolina Farm Raised Rainbow Trout	$7.99 lb	Save $2.00 lb
	North Carolina peeled shrimp	$9.99 lb	Save $2.00 lb previously frozen
	North Carolina Boneless Pork Chops	$5.99 lb	from Redgate Farms

Read about other WSM Specials here.

Recipe

Crockpot Apple Butter
By Kim Mahaffey, WSM Cheese Enthusiast
Now is the time to put all those wonderful fall fruits to good use! Follow these instructions for an easy and tasty Apple Butter. Or make a larger batch to can for the winter.
Ingredients
Peel, chop, and cook apples over low heat, stirring often, until you have applesauce. Stayman Winesaps work well, or any apple that cooks down well.
Using measuring cup, scoop cooked apples into crock pot.
For every cup of cooked apples, add 1/2 cup sugar.
Add a drop of cinnamon oil--I don't recommend powdered cinnamon-it will make your applebutter grainy.
Cook on low heat for 6-8 hrs, stirring frequently.
Sometimes I do this all before bed, then wake up and can my apple butter in the morning.

Read about other recipes here.

More local prawns!

Joe Thompson from northern Orange County, NC, has a few more prawns that he'll harvest this week! Prawns are similar to shrimp, however the taste is sweet, comparable to lobster, prawns are grown in fresh water, and are low in fat. Joe, a former long-time tobacco farmer, is transitioning into aquaculture with this first batch of freshwater prawns that he will be harvesting this Thursday. WSM and Panzanella will be featuring these local beauties this weekend only as supplies are limited. Buy them fresh for $10.99/lb (10-14 count, head-on) at Weaver Street Market or as a special at Panzanella this weekend.
Read more about Joe here.


3rd Annual Fall Wine Sale & Shows

Wine Sale October 6-22 Featuring a selection of favorite and fine wines from around the world at discounts up to 48% off regular price! 10% regular case discount applies on top of sale price! This is a "no risk" wine sale - you can taste all these wines at the next Wine Show: Saturday, October 14, 1 - 5 pm at Southern Village Tickets are $5.00 each. A portion of the proceeds benefits WSM's Cooperative Community Fund.
Click here to see all the wines on sale.
Read about Weaver Street Market events here.

Southern Village Wine Show

Saturday, October 14, 1 - 5 pm at our Southern Village Store Are you ready for the best wine sale of the year?! I am! I cleaned out my wine cellar and have made lots of room for new finds and old favorites! This Saturday Weaver Street Market in Southern Village will be jumping to the tunes of Saludos Compay and tasting fabulous wine finds by Peg Todloski, WSM Wine buyer. All the wines on sale this month will be tasted at the wine show. Tickets for the show are $5.00 and a portion of the proceeds goes to our Cooperative Community Fund. This year's CCF recipients are: Anathoth Community Garden, Pa'Lante, and Orange County Housing and Land Trust.

Jazz Brunch

Jazz & More! Brunch is where you want to be as the weather turns cool! At Weaver Street Market in Carrboro you'll find fresh coffee, sweet pastries, eggs, pancakes, grits, home fries, and great local music to make Sunday mornings relaxing and fun. What could be better? October 15 - The Tim Stambaugh Band - Bluegrass, Celtic, folk & traditional October 22 - Son Libre - a new 5-piece Latin Band featuring danceable cumbias, warm Cuban quajiras, happy calypsos, and hot salsas! October 29 - The Tim Stambaugh Band - Bluegrass, Celtic, folk & traditional
Read about Weaver Street Market events here.

Lawn Update

Weaver Street Lawn Issue is resolved! Carr Mill announced yesterday that individuals who want to dance or strum the guitar on the lawn are welcome to do so. "We recognize the community's desire for places of artistic expression," said Mall Manager Nathan Milian, "and we are pleased that Carr Mill can provide such a place." This decision means that Bruce Thomas can dance again. Town Officials worked with Milian to resolve the issue. Alderman Dan Coleman and Mayor Mark Chilton met twice with Paul Greenberg, Carr Mill's general partner, and arranged a meeting between Greenberg and Bruce Thomas. "We are pleased that we were able to help resolve the issue," said Coleman. "We are glad Carr Mill has confirmed its desire to make the lawn available for community use. We also recognize that Carr Mill has a legitimate need to have a policy for the use of the lawn, and are glad to see that policy formulated so that the community can use the lawn responsibly." To prevent future problems around the use of the lawn, Carr Mill has established an Open Space Policy, which establishes 11 rules for use of the lawn. The policy is designed to protect the safety and enjoyment of Carr Mill tenants, customers, and guests. It includes rules that prohibit panhandling, solicitation, and threatening behavior, require dogs to be under control, and limit smoking and alcohol consumption to designated areas. Although individual artistic expression is allowed, there is a provision that requires any performance to obtain the advance approval of Carr Mill Mall. A performance is defined as "any activity intending to attract or having the effect of attracting a crowd of spectators, or that's volume disturbs others." Alderman Coleman and Weaver Street Market's manager Ruffin Slater worked with Milian to develop the Open Space Policy. Carrboro Mayor Mark Chilton applauded Carr Mill's use of the lawn for events. "The lawn is the center of our downtown," said Chilton, "and the Open Space Policy indicates Carr Mill's commitment to use the lawn for the good of the community." As part of the Open Space Policy, Weaver Street Market will coordinate a monthly event for non-profit-making organizations with values consistent with Weaver Street Market's mission to communicate with the general public. The event will happen the first Sunday of the month from 10am-2pm, except in winter. Weaver Street Market staff will meet with Carr Mill management monthly to discuss anything that come up related to the lawn. In addition, Mayor Chilton, Alderman Coleman, and Weaver Street's Slater have agreed to meet with Carr Mill next spring to review the Open Space Policy.
See the complete Carr Mill Open Space Policy here.

Ghost Stories & Trick or Treat

WEAVER STREET MARKET'S ANNUAL GHOST STORIES jack-o-lanterns...spooky seasonal music...hot cider...cookies...a costume contest! Friday October 27 Plan on spending the night under the oaks in your Halloween Costume listening to Willa Brigham tell great seasonal tales. Tim Stambaugh and Donovan Zimmerman will set the stage with spooky music and scary puppets at 5:30. Willa will thrill us all with her tales of adventure at 6:30. The winners of the costume contest will be announced at 7:15. Free Cookies and Cider! This event is co-sponsored by the Town of Carrboro and Weaver Street Market. Costume Contest Rules: Enter in one category only: 0-5 year-olds or 6-10 year-olds. Costumes will be judged on MOST ORIGINAL, FUNNIEST, AND SCARIEST. All participants must register by 6:45 pm. Winners will be announced at 7:00. For more information call 929-0010 ext 115. TRICK OR TREAT AT WEAVER STREET MARKET SOUTHERN VILLAGE Saturday October 28 Catch The Paperhand Puppet Intervention on the green at 3:30 then parade in costume to Weaver Street Market for music and goodies and trick or treating from 4:00-6:30 pm. The flaming Hula Hooper performs at 5:30pm!

Global Health Fundraiser

A non-profit called Global Health Inequalities Reform (GHIR) is doing a fundraiser for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India (for school fees, uniforms, shelters and food) and for a clinic to be built for health care in India for HIV/AIDS patients. On the lawn at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro Sunday, October 22, 2006, 2-5 pm They seek to reduce health disparities on a global scale by working with communities and local organizations and their infrastructures. They believe healthcare is a fundamental right and seek to equalize access to services as well as improve quality of life for all people who struggle. Enjoy Shannon O'Connor, the Midtown Dickens, and a silent auction.



Owners' Month Begins!

Every October, in conjunction with National Cooperative Month, Weaver Street Market holds elections for our Board of Directors and celebrates our cooperative structure with specials and events in the stores, and our Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 5. Cooperatives generate over $229 billion in revenues annually, employ more than half a million Americans, and because they are owned locally, what's spent there stays there, benefiting communities again and again. The Annual Meeting will include free lunch for all owners of the co-op, a meet and greet with the candidates for the Board of Directors, a state of the co-op address from the General Manager, and the awards for the first annual Cooperative Community Fund grants. Shopping at local stores keeps money in the community. Why not join the co-op now and take advantage of extra special deals and events this month?

Owners' Specials

The following owners-only specials will run from October 11 - November 7, 2006: WSM's famous cookies for $.65, regularly $.95 Pistachios $4.99/lb, $1.00 off! Olivella extra virgin olive oil $9.99/liter, regularly $12.49 WSM's large Rustic Bread $.50 off! Regularly $2.00 Salad Bar $1.00 off/lb Hot Bar, too! Fair Trade, organic Bananas $.69, regularly $.89 10% off at Panzanella! Sun-Thursday - alcohol not included
Read about other WSM Specials here.

Carrboro Film Festival

There's still time submit your film to Carrboro's First Annual Film Festival! All filmmakers who live, work or play in Orange County, NC, USA are welcome to submit films and videos under 30 minutes total running time (including titles and end credits). There are 3 Competition Categories: k-12 - College (full-time undergrads) - Emerging Filmmakers (all others) Deadline: October 20, 2006 Fee: $20 Mark your calendar to attend the film fest on Sunday, November 19, 2006, from 2 - 7 pm in Century Hall at the Century Center in Carrboro.
Get complete submission guidlines here here.

Goat Cheese Class

Elodie Farms in Rougemont, NC, is hosting a cheesemaking class Sunday October 15 from 8 am - 4 pm. You will learn to make goat cheese at home, enjoy lunch with wine, visit the goats, and take some cheese home with you. Cost $145/person. Call Elodie Farms at 919 479-4606 or visit them online to register.
Learn more about Elodie Farms here here.

Heritage Turkey Dinner

Panzanella & Slow Food invite you to the
4th Annual Heritage Turkey Dinner
Thursday, November 2, 2006
5:30 - 9:00 pm

This is our annual event featuring heritage breed "Bourbon Red" Turkeys grown by Alex & Betsy Hitt. 10% of restaurant sales from this event will benefit the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.

The Red Bourbon Turkeys have their origins in Bourbon County, Kentucky, from around the 1900's. They are a beautiful red turkey that produces a very rich taste, with slightly darker color meat. Dark meat lovers will delight in their flavor. They are free-roaming, fed an all-natural diet and, of course, are antibiotic and hormone free.

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

New Art in Panzanella

"Living Culture" Oil Paintings by David Sovero October 23 - December 24, 2006

David Sovero was born in 1971 in Lima, Peru. He graduated from the the Peruvian National Arts College where he attended from 1990 - 1996. During his career as an artist in Peru, Sovero participated in many solo and in group exhibitions, and won numerous honors and awards. Since his arrival to the United States in Decenber 2001, his work has been shown in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and other areas of North Carolina.

David's Incan ancestral roots were saturated with Andean stylized figures. His everyday existence and relationships are intimately tied to his work. Shadowy semi-abstract specters emerge from the darkness of the canvas. His surreal compositions and simplistic geometric forms are based in lines, texture and dimension, giving freedom to his talent and creativity.

View more of David's work here.

Owners' Specials

In Celebration of National Cooperative Month
October 11 - November 7
Owners will receive 10% off at Panzanella, Sunday - Thursday.
Alcohol not included