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Affordable Organic Wines! An unprecedented number of new and AFFORDABLE organic wines have arrived in all three stores! One of the things I love about being a wine buyer here in the Triangle is the opportunities we have to work with small importers and distributors that have our success in mind. Earlier this year I traveled to the south of France with one of our distributors, who is also an importer, and two other wine merchants from the Triangle to an organic wine expo. What we found there was an amazing amount of producers who were making organic wines. Two other things really stood out to us; the great values we were being offered, AND the terrific quality of the wines we tasted. More |
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June Newsletter & CAP Flyer Defy Authority—Eat Quinoa! |
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| Weekly Produce Specials - THESE SALES ARE EFFECTIVE Tuesday, June 9 through Monday, June 15. |
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| South Carolina Peaches |
$1.29 lb |
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| Organic New crop! Gala Apples | super low price $1.49 lb |
product of New Zealand |
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| Organic Sweet, Dark Cherries | $4.99 lb |
product of USA |
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| Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials | |||
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Fillet Mignon |
$16.99 lb |
All Natural Beef save $5.00 lb |
Ground Chuck | $4.49 lb |
All Natural Beef save 50¢ lb |
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| Carolina Classics Catfish Fillets | Farm-raised $7.99 lb |
All Natural save $2.00 lb |
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| Read more about other Weaver Street Market Specials here. | |||
| View the June CAP Flyer here. | |||
| June Newsletter & CAP flyer | |||
 The Weaver Street Market print newsletter will no longer be direct mailed. Instead, you will find a link to it here. |
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| Defy Authority—Eat Quinoa! | |||
 by Emily Buehler, Contributing Writer We've all heard of banned books, but what about banned grains? When Spanish conquerors arrived in South America, they forbid the Incas from growing quinoa because of its place in the Incas' non-Christian ceremonies. The Spanish scorned the Incas' sacred crop, but the Incas knew what they were doing: quinoa's nutritional value has made it highly appreciated in today's society. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is technically not a cereal or grain because it is not a grass. The edible seeds come from a plant that's closely related to beets, spinach, and (!!) tumbleweeds; quinoa leaves are actually edible, too, but not commercially available. Quinoa is a good source of dietary fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron. It is gluten-free and considered easy to digest. Perhaps quinoa's most valuable property is its high protein content (12%-18%), which makes it a good choice for vegetarians and vegans, especially since it contains a complete set of essential amino acids. (The body cannot make essential amino acids so they must be ingested. Most sources of vegetable protein do not contain all of them; wheat and rice, for example, are both low in lysine, and beans are eaten in combination with rice to make a complete set.) Quinoa grows with a natural coating of bitter-tasting saponins. They serve the important purpose of keeping birds off organically-grown plants; when agronomists tried to introduce selectively-bred sweeter varieties, native growers rejected them because the birds ate entire crops. The bitter coating can be removed by soaking or rinsing the seeds: a strainer (instead of a big-holed colander) works well for this. Quinoa works just like rice: boil 2 cups of water for 1 cup of quinoa, then simmer it covered until the water absorbs, about 14 to 18 minutes. Serve it as a side with vegetables or cooked with a bouillon cube to add flavor. It's great in cold salads or as the filler in casseroles. Quinoa is used in several of the items on the Weaver Street Market hot bar and salad bar, so you can try it there first. And bulk quinoa is on sale during June for $2.99 a pound, so stock up now! Two serving suggestions are below. Coconut Quinoa Cereal Hot cereal doesn't have to come in a box labeled 'Breakfast Cereal.' Any grain will do! I cook about 1/3 cup quinoa (for one person), adding salt and dried minced onions while it cooks. When it's done, I add margarine, shredded coconut, and any berries or raisins I happen to have in the cupboard. Quinoa Rice Pilaf If (like me) you lack any natural ability to flavor with herbs and spices, this recipe is for you. Buy a box of Near East Rice Pilaf and cook it according to the instructions on the box, doubling the water. (This will be a extra 1 3/4 cup water.) About ten minutes after you've added the rice, add 3/4 cup quinoa. The quinoa will soak up the extra water, resulting in twice as much pilaf with a milder (but still plenty good) flavor. |
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| After Hours Returns! |
 Every Thursday6:00 - 8:00 pm Weaver Street Market's After Hours on Thursday nights is one of Carrboro's hottest events. Favorite local bands create an intimate musical show in the heart of the crowd and an impromptu dance for kids and adults alike. Relax, watch the sunset, and meet friends...come to After Hours! This year's entire After Hours series will be broadcast live by the friendly folks over at WCOM Community Radio. Tune in to 103.5FM or visit their website for a streaming link! Weaver Street Market is proud to partner with your community radio station to bring After Hours live. June 11: Charles Pettee and Friends - Bluegrass/Finger twisting acoustic originals June 18: The Maudlin Brothers - Songs from way-back, harmonies that are up-close, and fun that's here-now! June 25: Milagro Saints - Sweet Rugged Folk Music July 2: Southern Routes - A new mix of folk, rock, blues, and country from the South and south of the border June 11: Charles Pettee and Friends - Bluegrass/Finger twisting acoustic originals July 9: The Tim Smith Band - Original Jamaican-style ska and reggae July 16: Great Big Gone - Pop twang with bluegrass sensibilities July 23: Equinox - Jazz and Pop Standards July 30: Mebanesville - The best roots music from yesteryear to tomorrow! August 6: The Guilty Pleasures - Traditional American music August 13: The Tim Stambaugh Band - Bluegrass, Celtic, Folk, & Traditional August 20: JAAFAR - Middle Eastern Jazz August 27: Gravy Boys - American acoustic |
| View more Weaver Street Market events here. |
| Hillsborough Open Mic |
 The Lilac Lounge: Hillsborough store Acoustic Open-MicEvery Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm Friends of the Lilac Lounge visiting during the coming weeks: June 11: Alex Weiss - Alex of old school Weave regulars ...Different Drum, bringing his incandescent harmonica playing back to us. June 18: Judy Woodall - Hiho Grand-Dame and cultural conduit Ms. Woodall with her dark and loose assembly, Muletrain. June 25: Taz Halloween & Stu Cole - Southern-fried bombshell Taz Halloween sultrifying up the Lounge to the point of no return, with Squirrel Nut Zippers' bass supremo Stu Cole. June 26: Last Friday with Red Rover - Lilac Lounge favorites Tim and Susan Wells, David Hughes and Chris Mankoff, helping your Friday night go off with a bang, not a whimper. July 2: New River Rock Skippers and Friends - Local pals hosting the lounge with their old-time charm and numerous houseguests. July 9: Shacktown - Regular Lounge friends of the Vallejo family hosting for the night. Expect wine, Wilco and more wine. July 16: Tad Dreis - Our Carrboro pal Tad brings his capo collection and his hummable hit tunes to sweeten your night. July 23: Doctor Oakroot - Sanford's own Beefheartian blues ubermeister bringing back his homemade cigar box instruments and oblique songwriting talents. Expect free gifts! July 30: Shawn Deena - Soulful and reflective, handcrafted songs from Durham's own Mr. Deena. July 31: Last Friday with Charles Pettee - Scorching bluegrass and euphoria-inducing mandolin playing from returning pal Pettee. Performing slots are limited! Performers should aim to arrive earlier than audience. 6:00 pm is ideal. Arriving after 7:00 pm severely decreases your chance of playing on any given week. |
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 Every Sunday11:00 am - 1:00 pm on the lawn in Carrboro Jazz & More Sunday Brunch series presents: June 14: Different Drum - American Music with a World Beat June 21: Craicdown - A Poly-Ethnic Hoedown June 28: Magnolia Klezmer Band - Romanian, Ukrainian, & Dixieland Klezmer Big Band July 5: Gilbert Neal - Hillsbohemian troubador extraordinaire with eclectic lyrical interests July 12: The Mystery Hillbillies - Honky Tonk & Rockabilly July 19: Club Boheme - String Jazz with Swinging Vocals July 26: The Swang Brothers (formerly Edsel 500) - Traditional Rockabilly, Swing, & Blues August 2: Laura Ridgeway & Friends - Jazz, Swing, Oldies, & Pop August 9: The Hushpuppies - Tasty old-time songs and tunes from the Piedmont of NC August 16: Joe Woodson & the Bean Trees - Americana Music |
| July 4! |
 Get out your red, whites and blues for the Carrboro 4th of July Celebration 2009!A Day of Family Fun & Entertainment Kick Off Event at Weaver Street Market Co-Sponsored with the Town of Carrboro Parks and Recreation 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Start planning your costume now for the Patriotic Costume Contest! Categories: • 1-5 year olds • 6-10 year olds • Family/Group • Bike • Trike/Wagon • Scooter/Other |
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 Free Music on the Green 7 pm every Sunday Bring a chair or a blanket to the green every Sunday this summer for great musical events. Pick up a picnic dinner at Weaver Street Market in Southern Village! Please no pets or glass containers. June 14 - Will McBride Group - Jazz/Rock Fusion June 21 - John Howie, Jr. and Rosewood Bluff - Honky Tonkin' Country Music Friday! June 26 - North Carolina Symphony June 28 - The Ramblers - Legendary NC String Band, $5 admission |
| View the full schedule here. |
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| From Discounts to Dividends |
 Weaver Street Market will change the way it rewards consumer owners starting at the end of June, replacing the owner and senior discounts at the register with a Patronage Dividend.
"Changing from discounts to dividends, along with other changes that our staff is making, will put us back in the black," said Board Chair Dave Rizzo. Like many businesses, Weaver Street Market is going through a difficult financial time. Sales are down 12% in Carrboro and Southern Village, and the co-op is losing $65,000 a month. The change will save $60,000 per month. Patronage dividends are more sustainable than discounts because the co-op returns profits to owners at the end of the year after we have made them. "Weaver Street Market is fortunate to have such loyal co-op owners who support our mission," said Rizzo. "This change ensures that our co-op will continue to provide what we value: local food, vibrant community, and a strong local economy." For information on this change please read the following: Letter to owners from the Board. Brochure about the change. A note from the General Manger, Ruffin Slater. Frequently asked questions. You may also contact the Board by email or the General Manager, Ruffin Slater by email or by calling 919.241.1767 |
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 Saturday Mornings with Lewis Tisher8:00 am on the green across from the Lumina in Southern Village T'ai Chi, a 2000 year old martial art, is a sequence of choreographed movements that release the energy known as Chi and moves it through the body to allow healing effects. The many benefits of T'ai Chi include development of coordination and balance, regulation of blood pressure, strengthening of joints, and improved mental focus and calm. Call 929-7048 for more information. |
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 Saturday, June 13
All Day! Sponsored by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough The day-long event gives visitors and residents a chance to see all that Hillsborough has to offer: • Guided walking tours - 10 am and 2 pm • Children's activities • Artisan demonstrations • Farmers' Market Be sure to visit the antiqu shops, unique restaurants, specialty stores, nature trails historic sites, and more. Pick up a map and list of events at the Orange County Visitors' Center, 2150 E. King Street. |
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 Thursdays - 3:30-6:30 pmEvery 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 WEAVER STREET MARKET $25 GIFT CARD. 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 27 on the Village Green. Rain or shine, we're there. |
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| View a complete list of local Farmers' Markets here. | |||
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 Got compost? Bin Price Increases July 1st!by Emily buehler, contributing Writer For anyone out there who wants to start composting, it's never too late! And if you'd like to maintain your pile in a spiffy black bin, bins are still available from Orange County Solid Waste Management—get one at their administrative office located at 1207 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, 27516, just west of the Orange County Landfill entrance. Bins are $40.00 each, and the price will be increasing to $50 on July 1. The bins are the Norseman 'Earth Machine'. Go to their website for details about the Earth Machine and about composting in general. If you can't wait for your bin to fill, buy compost from the landfill on Eubanks Road for $25 per cubic yard. This Class 'A' compost is produced by a firm in Goldston, NC, from collected food waste, manure, wood chips, and agricultural waste, all mixed in the proper ratios with temperature, moisture, and oxygen controlled to accelerate decomposition. The landfill staff will even deliver large loads within a ten-mile radius, for a fee. |
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