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| Rustic: The Unappreciated Loaf The "makeover movie". You know the plot. Awkward shy girl whom no one notices. Handsome, popular boy with "cool" friends. Girl and boy fall in love. Through some plot device, she gains confidence. Off come the glasses, baggy clothes, plain haircut, just in time for the big dance. Everyone wishes they had noticed her first. Stop wishing and take note: the Rustic Bread is taking off its glasses every Tuesday and ... Read more... |
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| Rustic: The Unappreciated Loaf (continued) |
 ... appearing as Roasted Garlic Rustic. Layers of garlic, cooked in a bath of olive oil and pureed by hand, are folded into the dough, along with basil, thyme, or other herbs. The result is a hearty, seasoned bread, with garlic in every bite. And the pièce-de-resistance? A delicious clove of garlic twisted into the top of each loaf - pluck it out and squeeze to enjoy the creamy roasted middle.Other days of the week, Rustic is available as its plain self - a basic wheat-y bread, risen with sourdough starter for a distinctive flavor. Don't be fooled by the awkward, asymmetric shape or the patches of flour on the crust. The Rustic's beauty runs deep. |
| Read more about WSM's Bread Bakery... |
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Organic Castleman Plums | $1.19/lb. | Save $.50 |
| Organic Washington St. Bartlett Pears | $1.19/lb. | Just Arrived! | |
| Organic Red Seedless Grapefruit | $.99/each | Nutritious! | |
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Organic Roma Tomatoes | $1.39/lb. | Save $.60! |
| Hass Avocadoes | 4 for $5 | Delicious! | |
| South Carolina Tree-Ripened Peaches | $.79/lb. | The Best! | |
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| Meet Local Producers: Carolina Brewery |
Three of us from the Weaver Street Market marketing department headed over to the Carolina Brewery Pub and Restaurant to sample some local brew at lunch. The Carolina Brewery is a sports bar so Julie and I happily watched Olympic high-diving while Christy was ecstatic to catch a condensed Nascar race. While we waited for our meals, we tasted the six brews on tap from the Brewery's paddle sampler. The paddle is literally a paddle with six two-ounce glasses of beer. For only $4.50, it's a great way to try what's currently on tap at the Brewery. While we sipped, Thomas Transue, the Assistant Brewer, stopped by to tell us a little bit about microbrewing and the Carolina Brewery.Micro Brews or craft beers differ from mass-produced beer in one very significant way: most micro brewers follow the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516 which says that beer can only be made of four ingredients: barley, water, yeast and hops. Mass-produced beers often add rice, corn or sweeteners to the beer. Micro Brewers use only those four ingredients in a variety of combinations to create dozens of different varieties and tastes. Using the old world style of brewing creates a truly fresh beer with more flavor, body and uniqueness. Read more... |
| Read about other local producers. |
| Try this Recipe: Lawrence's Grilled Cheese Sandwich | |
| An Elegant Twist on an Old Favorite You may have already enjoyed this infamous Grilled Cheese Sandwich while having lunch at Panzanella. Well, now you can make this scrumptious sandwich at home seven days a week if you so desire. Lawrence, Panzanella’s lunch chef, reveals his secret ingredients below. You can find all of these ingredients at Weaver Street Market, or, if you're feeling lazy, head on over to Panzanella. |
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Ingredients Rosemary Focaccia Asiago and Fontina Cheese (sliced) Roasted Tomatoes Fresh Basil |
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Bringing it all together: Slice the focaccia and place the inside of the bread face down on a lightly greased pan (spray or olive oil). Assemble the cheese, tomatoes and basil on top of both slices. Bake in a 500 degree oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts. Slap the two sides together! |
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| Featured WSM Product |
 Growlers from Carolina BreweryWeaver Street Market is the only retailer to carry the Carolina Brewery Growlers. Growlers are half-gallon glass bottles filled with freshly brewed beer. According to Jon Connolly, the Master Brewer at the Brewery, the name Growler is a centuries-old term for the pails that were used to transport beer from the taverns to home. (Please don't spill any or you'll get "growled" at.) Weaver Street Market beer buyers, Lance Glass and Crystal Brannan, keep the shelves at both the Carrboro and Southern Village locations stocked with the ever popular Sky Blue, Amber Ale, and Oatmeal Stout. Seasonal brews make their appearance as the brewery releases them. Currently, California Steamer is on the shelf and the Oktoberfest is due out later this month. You'll be able to sample a variety of Carolina Brewery micro brews at Weaver Street Market's After Hours on September 9, if you can wait that long. The half gallons sell for $7.99 with a $3.95 deposit for the bottle (recycle for the life of your community). |
| Find out about new products in various departments! |
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| Music Events on The Lawn |
 After HoursIt's gonna be hot, hot, hot so why not spend Thursday, August 26th with us under the oaks enjoying Project Mastana, the world band next door and munching on a fresh grilled, picnic style meal prepared by the Chapel Hill Cooperative Playschool. Your outdoor dinner purchase supports this local non-profit. We also offer a selection of wine and beer outside to taste and purchase to accompany your meal or just to lounge back, sip and enjoy the show. Free music from 6-8 pm. Bring a blanket or chair, and of course, family and friends. Jazz Brunch Sundays on the lawn are a time to relax, listen to good music and eat fabulous food. Purchase fresh hot breakfast fare and tasty baked goods at the Market and enjoy the original and South American music from Saludos Compay Trio on Sunday, August 29 from 11-1. |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. |
| Wine Tastings |
 Check out our New Wine Department in Carrboro!Whichever location you choose to stop by on Friday evening, you can't miss tasting a wide array of wines. Educate your palate, stock your cellar, or get your wine pairing questions answered. 4:30 to 6:30 pm in Carrboro and 5:00 to 7:30 pm at Southern Village. |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. |
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| Carrboro Goes Wireless! |
People with laptops are nothing new at Weaver Street Market, but have you also seen people standing on Main Street, laptop in hand, connecting up? Well, James Harris, the Director of Economic Development for Carrboro has and he knows why and where you can hook up via the wireless network growing across Carrboro.In September of 2001, Carrboro held a series of workshops on the future vision of our community. One idea to come out of those workshops was more technology downtown for work and play. Carrboro was already moving to attract technology businesses to downtown and a wireless zone seemed the next logical step since the town already had a fiber optic cable running down Main Street. The zone will run from the Basnight building to Franklin Street and cover one block wide on both sides. The town has money budgeted to buy the equipment to create the hardware. Businesses such as Weaver Street Market donate the bandwidth and, voila; you get Internet access in downtown Carrboro. "The idea behind providing free wireless access is to attract more IT users into downtown Carrboro. Users can use the service while enjoying downtown Carrboro while they eat, work or play. What could be better than taking your virtual office and meeting group to the Weaver Street lawn to enjoy Carrboro and its ambiance?," says Harris. Working groups can meet at Carrboro Town Hall, the Century Center or Weaver Street Market, all of which have already been hooked up. As new appropriate sites present themselves and businesses agree to partner with the town, new sites will open up to serve Carrboro citizens. Plans are underway right now to light up the seating area between Elmo's Diner and CVS Pharmacy, where Carr Mill Mall has provided picnic tables and umbrellas - another great spot to go online. How cool is Carrboro? |
| Visit the Town of Carrboro's website. |
| New WCHA Director: Karen Archia |
 Greetings to everyone at Weaver Street Market! By now, I am a familiar face to most of you. Worker, customer, consumer-owner, volunteer: I have taken on many roles within our cooperative community in the last decade. So, while I have a "new" position, it's a little late for introductions!As of August 9 - yes, just a few weeks ago - I became the Executive Director of the Weaver Community Housing Association (WCHA). This organization, started in 2001 by a group of committed young people who wanted sustainable, affordable, resident-directed housing, has grown to include the Hillsborough Road and Cedar Rock Cooperatives. I am excited to be part of the Association as we bring the values of cooperation, democratic principles and resident-controlled housing to affordable housing in the Southeast. After 11 years of non-profit work at Public Television and the state affiliate of the National Education Association, as well as graduate studies in Organizational Communication at UNC-Chapel Hill, I hope to bring my experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to the communities of WCHA. I am also a trained mediator, and have devoted lots of time and effort to volunteering with the Orange County Dispute Settlement Center. My first task has been to move the WCHA office from the Cedar Rock Cooperative to our new space across the street from Weaver Street Market. WCHA now shares offices with WCOM, Carrboro's community radio station. New director, new offices, and new projects on the horizon. As WCHA embarks on its next phase of development, we hope to have a positive impact on our community and on the lives of real people who share the cooperative vision. Thanks for your support! |
| Visit WCHA's website. |
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| Totally Local Dinner |
 Join us for our third TOTALLY LOCAL DINNERWednesday, September 15 5:30 - 9 pm at Panzanella These dinners feature a menu of foods created from ingredients produced and purchased within a 250-mile radius of Carrboro. Stay tuned for a menu preview coming soon. Parties of six or more, call 929-6626 to make a reservation. |
| Read recent reviews, including Totally Local Dinner, on Panzanella's website. |
