Carlo Petrini visits NC: The Beet, Weaver Street's E-Newsletter

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Carlo Petrini visits NC
by Alex Hitt, Peregrine Farm
Whew! Petrini week is over. Three days that felt like a week, but it all went beautifully. Monday was like a normal Friday for us as we harvested almost as many vegetables for the CEFS-Slow Food picnic as we would in getting ready for the Saturday market. The staff worked a full day (Mondays are generally half days) to make sure we could get everything done because we had lunch guests coming the next day. We found out on Friday that not only was Carlo Petrini going to come see us but also have lunch here on the farm! Lunch here? I wondered how the founder of a movement that "celebrates the pleasures of the table" would feel about peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. More

After Hours
Jazz & More Brunch
NC Symphony at SV
Community Non-Profit Day
SV Summer Music
Smart Start Fest at SV

WSM Survey

Hillsborough
Farmers' Market
Wild Herb Walk
Classifieds Due
Officer Bob Retires

Weekly Produce Specials
Weekly Meat Specials

June Farm Dinner




Carlo Petrini visits NC continued
We had a plan—call someone else to help! It's not that Betsy and I aren't good cooks with plenty of great material to work with, we just had a few more things going on—like helping with all of the events including donating all the flowers for them, oh and we had a farm to run. We have several good friends who are excellent cooks that we could call on but our first call was to Anne Everitt who used to be the manager of the Farmer's Market as well as pastry chef at Weaver Street Market, Elaine's and Lantern restaurants. Anne immediately swung into action designing a simple but refined menu using mostly Peregrine Farm ingredients along with other local and NC foods. With the help of Amy Eller, former communications director for the Carolina Farm Stewardship Assoc., they took over our kitchen and chopped, sliced, and washed their way to an extremely tasty meal. The next day, when asked by a reporter what was the best meal he had eaten on his three-week tour of the US, he said he thought it might have been the lunch here at Peregrine Farm! By 1:00, when they arrived, the table was set up under our former pick-your-own stand in the shade of the huge tulip poplar trees with views of the farm. We took a short walk around the farm and then retreated to the lunch, Italian style. We had good discussions with all the Slow Food folks about this area and how lucky we are to have great markets, customers, non-profits, and lots of small farmers. More importantly we were able (Betsy in her hard earned Italian) to speak privately with Carlo about our Italian farm family and their struggle to keep their farm from being sold out from under them. Their situation is a long and complicated story but since last fall we have been trying to enlist Mr. Petrini's help. He is a very influential figure in Italy, especially the Piedmont region where our friends farm. If we could get him to say a few words to the right folks in the regional government it could save their farm of five generations. He said he had received our letter and had called the regional President but that it was messy situation. He then promised to contact our friends when he returned to Italy to get the whole story. At that point he pulled out his cell phone and dialed their number (which Betsy just happened to have in her pocket)...they did not answer. We feel sure that he will contact them and help when he gets back to Italy! The rest was a whirlwind. As soon as they left the farm we had to rush over to Chapel Hill Creamery for the picnic to set up all of the flowers that Betsy, with the great help of Jennifer Delaney, had arranged. A very enjoyable event with great food and everyone really seemed to enjoy it. It was hard to believe that there were almost 400 people in that field. Mr. Petrini and friends seemed to have a really good time and were (I think) further amazed at our local food community. Wednesday the drumbeat continued. The staff was dispatched to get ready for the Wednesday Farmers' Market, while Betsy and I headed to Raleigh for the final two Petrini events. We had to arrive at the Friends of CEFS reception early to set up the flowers there, too. The reception was well attended and flowed next door to the final event, Carlo's presentation about the meaning and value of preserving food traditions, defending biodiversity, and protecting food that is good, clean and fair. Nearly 1000 people were in attendance, and even though he spoke with an interpreter, they all seemed to take away some important messages.

Weekly Produce Specials


	First of the season! Bing Cherries	$3.99 lb	Save $1.00 lb
	Organic Peaches	$1.99 lb	First of the season!
	Organic Broccoli	2 bunches/$4.00	super low price

Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials

	All natural Certified Angus Ground Beef	$3.49 lb	save 50¢ lb
	All natural Certified Angus Stew Beef	$4.29 lb	save 70¢ lb
	Local Farm Raised Rainbow Trout	$7.99 lb	save $2.00 lb
Read more about other Weaver Street Market Specials.



After Hours

Every Thursday On the Weaver Street Market lawn in Carrboro, 6-8 pm Weaver Street Market invites the community to enjoy an eclectic mix of local bands under the oaks in Carrboro. Bring a blanket or chair and relax with freshly prepared hot food from our Hot Bar or picnic on cheese, salami, and bread fresh from our bakery. Beer and wine will be available for sale inside the store. 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. May 31 - Different Drum - American music with a World beat June 7 - Carolina Chocolate Drops-African American old time standards June 14 - Revelators-shoutin' the blues and rockin' the dance floor June 21 - Great Big Gone- pop twang with bluegrass sensibilities June 28 - Tim Smith Band- original Jamaican style Ska & Reggae *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 singles from our cooler, 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.
Read more about other Weaver Street Market events here.

Jazz & More Brunch!

Sundays 11 am - 1 pm On the lawn in Carrboro Weaver Street Market's Jazz & More! Brunch is under way! This family friendly event is a great way to start your Sunday. Inside, we'll have fresh scones, muffins and sweet pastries in our bake case; fresh, hot coffee and a barista to make that special coffee drink; and an array of eggs, grits, pancakes or French Toast to fill you up! Outside, under the oaks, you'll hear a range of local bands playing Jazz, Americana, Blues, and Bluegrass; keeping everybody happy and dancing. Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Please keep the children out of the trees and fountain and dogs on leashes. Band schedule: June 3 - Magnolia Klezmer Band - an antidepressive Romanian, Ukrainian, American Dixieland, Klezmer Big Band June 10 - Dana & Susan Robinson - Original Old Time June 17 - Saludos Compay - original and South American Music June 24 - Community Music Project - the sound of grassroots music

NC Symphony at SV

Friday, June 8, 8 PM on the green at Southern Village Enjoy popular selections from your favorite classics including Carmen, The Planets, movie music from Superman and Star Wars composed by John Williams. Featuring: William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor. Call (877)627-6724 for more information.
Learn more about the NC Symphony here.

Community Non-Profit Day

Sunday, June 3, 10 am - 2 pm on the lawn in Carrboro Every first Sunday of the month, March through November, from 10 am - 2 pm, Weaver Street Market will host nonprofit groups from our community. Local, non-profit groups will have informational tables where you can find out about the good works of our local charitable groups. Come prepared to learn, to donate, and maybe find a group you'd like to volunteer with! If your organization would like to attend: Space is limited and assigned on a first come basis so we ask that you sign up at least a week in advance and limit the number of times you sign up to three (3) per year. Also, your group must be a 501(c)(3). To apply, please email Kris Brannan at kris.b@weaverstreetmarket.coop or call 919-929-0010 ext 132. Your request will be confirmend by email or phone. Come out and let everyone know what your group is doing in the community!

SV Summer Music

Attend Southern Village outdoor concerts every Sunday at 7 pm There is no admission except where noted on the calendar. June 3 Bollywood Masti - Passage to India Night - an evening of music, food, and dance with local pop group Bollywood Masti. Listen to the ethnic fusion of hip-hop, funk, and bhangra that is the rage all over India. Bring the kids! Bollywood Masti loves to get the kids up and dancing! June 10 The Long Leaf Opera - One-Act vocal competition.
View the entire schedule here.

Smart Start Fest at SV

June 2, 2007 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P. M. on the green at Southern Village What is Smart Start Family Fest? Family Fest is a fun and exciting day that includes various free entertainment and learning activities for children and their parents, while providing extensive information about the services available for families in Orange County. This year's event will begin with The Orange Mile, a 1-mile walk to promote the Healthy Kids Campaign which is designed to address the issue of childhood obesity in Orange County. The Orange Mile will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Smart Start Family Fest will begin directly after the walk at 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Free of Charge: with or without walk participation Walk Registration Costs: $15 adults (13 - older) $20 day of the walk $10 children (12 - younger) $15 day of the walk

WSM Survey

Consumer owner surveys have been mailed out. All owners of the co-op should have received theirs by now. The surveys can be mailed back using the Business Reply Label or brought into either one of the grocery stores to receive a free cookie as a thanks for saving us the postage.

If you are an owner of the co-op and haven't receive your survey, you may pick one up at the service desk in the Carrboro store or at the coffee bar in Southern Village in exchange for giving us your correct address. Thanks!



Hillsborough Farmers' Market Drawing

For the next 12 weeks the Hillsborough Farmers' Market will have a raffle of gift certficates from local merchants! All you have to do to have a chance to win is head to the Hillsborough Farmers' Market, find the raffle box (it will be at a different vendor each week) and fill out a raffle ticket! This week's prize is a $25 Gift Certificate to the Hillsborough Yarn Shop. Good luck! The Hillsborough Farmers' Market is open from 8 to 12 on Saturday mornings. It is located in the Suntrust Bank parking lot off of Churton Street in downtown Hillsborough.
View more information here.

Wild Herb Walk

June 4 5:30 - 7:00 pm, rain or shine Meet outside Cup-A-Joe 120 W. King Street Hillsborough Join Herbalist and Wildcrafter, Will Endres on this informal walk to learn more about the incredible healing herbs and plants located right here in the heart of Hillsborough. Will Endres is a local Hillsborough resident who is recognized nationally as an expert and pioneer in the healing properties of herbs. He also has developed a line of herbal tinctures and dry herbs, many of which grow right here in Hillsborough. Bring your questions, but most importantly, your desire to learn. Cost $10.00. Children aged 10 and under FREE when accompanied by a parent. Will can be reached at 919.732.9785. No pre-registration required. Just show up.

Classifieds Due

Sunday, June 3, 9:00 pm at our Carrboro Store Classified ads for our July print newsletter dated: June 28-August 1 are due at our Carrboro Store by 9:00 pm on Sunday June 3. The cost is $10/month for owners and $15/month for non-owners. Please limit your ad to 50 words or fewer. Weaver Street Market reserves the right to edit ads for length.

Officer Bob Retires

Please join the Town of Carrboro in thanking Robert Murdoch, "Officer Bob," for his many years of service to the community. A retirement reception will be held Thursday, May 31, 2007 in the Board Room at Town Hall at 2:20pm.


June Farm Dinner

Featuring items from Perry-winkle Farm Tuesday, June 19, 5:30 - 9 pm Celebrate the abundance of delicious local food! Enjoy a special menu with exciting dishes created with ingredients grown by Cathy Jones and Mike Perry. Reservations accepted for parties of 6 or more. Patio dining available.
Visit Panzanella's website to view all menus (lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch).
Sign up for Panzanella's Enewsletter here.