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| Last Minute Gift Giving Guide There is still time to gather gifts for the rapidly approaching holidays. The Wellness Department has a large variety of fun toys, books and CDs, and gift sets. We still have an assortment of wooden toys such as oversized dice, popguns, and toot flutes. These are great stocking stuffers for all ages. There is quite a selection of Maggie's organic socks and Nifty Noggin's hats and scarves. Adult and children's books continue to spill over onto the end caps. Read more... |
Holiday Entertaining Order Form! How to be Stress-Free No Friday Wine Tasting Champagne Tasting Great Wine Specials  Holiday Hours Why Shop Local?  On the Menu Wine Wednesdays Hope for the Holidays Italian Wine Dinner Open New Year's Eve |
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| Last Minute Gift Giving Guide (continued) | |
Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events, Calvin and Hobbes, Jamie Sams Earth Medicine, The Top Ten of Everything, Dr. Seuss, Schott's Original Miscellany, Edward Gorey's Dracula Theater, and Egyptology, by Emily Sands . . . just to name a few. CDs galore from Cowboy Junkies, to Carlos Nakai, and Putumayo world music to Johnny Cash. The Wellness Department also has a selection of gift sets. Alba's mini travel kits are so cute for just $8.99, and their lavender luxury spa kits are the perfect gift for only $14.99. Also check out our local gift kits from Herbal Planet and Suki's Blends.The clock is ticking for holiday gifting, so join us in The Wellness Department for some last minute gift ideas. | |
| Read about special order items to help with your holiday entertaining. | |
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Organic Fuji Apples | 2 bags/$5.00 | (3 lb. bag) |
| Organic Braeburn Apples | $1.00/lb. | Super Low! | |
| Organic Jumbo Zutano Avocadoes | $1.00/ea. | Save $.29 each! | |
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| Hope for the Holidays Gift Guide | |
We have created a Hope for the Holidays Gift Guide for you to print out and bring into the store when shopping. Throughout the store, you'll find gifts that contribute to this fund. If you forget to bring this guide with you, pick up a copy of the print newsletter at the front of either store. The gifts are highlighted throughout the newsletter.
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| Holiday Entertaining Order Form - Today's the Last Day to Guarantee Pick-up on the 24th !!! | |
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| How to Survive the Holidays ... without Stress! | |
 Tension, nerves, anxiety, low energy... Sound familiar? ’Tis the season to be extra stressed which, in turn, will ultimately affect your overall health, and let’s face it, being sick over the holidays will only add stress. The more “stressed out” you become, the more vulnerable you will be to colds, flu, allergies, ulcers, even heart attacks and high blood pressure. There are some great ways to survive holiday stress before it takes over.The first thing that comes to mind is deep breathing. It relieves and rejuvenates your brain by reducing overall stress and increasing creative mental energy. There is a direct connection between your breath and state of mind. Focus, center, and take conscious slow, deep, regular breaths. The Wellness Department offers a wide variety of stress-free products. My personal favorite is Gaia Herbs Serenity. This blend contains herbal relaxers and anxiety busters. It helps your body relax and your mind focus. It actually gives me energy, too! Serenity is on sale through January 5th for $17.29. Suki’s Blends, Absolute Stress Arrest, is a one ounce tincture with ethically wild crafted, garden fresh St. John’s Wort, Kava Kava, and Rescue Remedy. These herbs provide apprehension prevention and herbal therapy for stress. New Chapter’s Stress Support is a whole food supplement with lots of B Vitamins and herbal extracts. B Vitamins are essential for proper and healthy functioning of the nervous system and will keep stress under control. Aromatherapy is another great way to alleviate stress. Chamomile, sandalwood, bergamot, and lavender essential oils can be infused in the home or office for relaxing effects. Try Aura Cacia’s Lavender Harvest Mineral Bath Packets. They are 3/$5 through January 5th. Relax, breath, and enjoy the holidays without the stress. Stop in the Wellness Department for more great ideas. Happy stress-free holidays! - Jenni Butler, Wellness Department, Carrboro |
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| Friday Wine Tasting Takes a Break | |
| There won't be a Friday Wine Tasting this Friday, Christmas Eve, but plan on stopping by next Friday evening, New Year's Eve, to taste some bubbly! See below. | |
| Champagne and Cheese Tastings, New Year's Eve | |
 Stop by either store to get your New Year's Eve celebration rolling (Southern Village from 5 to 7 pm and Carrboro from 4:30 to 6:30 pm). We will have a variety of delicious bubblies available - various styles and prices will be available. And you will be able to sample delicious Gorgonzola Dolce and Goat Gouda.
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| Wine Specials / Gift Ideas | |
 We've got some fantastic wine specials that would make excellent holiday gifts. Below are just two great buys. Come on in to check out our new wine department and watch for more great specials revealed weekly here in The Beet! And don't forget to ask for your free wine gift bag with each purchase!Mionetto "IL" Prosecco & Sparkling Rosé This sparkling duo is a fantastic addition to any celebration. Fresh and lively with soft bubbles, lots of fruit and a vibrant finish. Perfect as apéritifs or match with delicate dishes like white fish or melon and prosciutto. Only $11.99! Regularly $16.99 2000 Pallieres Gigondas When I think of holiday meals, I think of big Rhône reds. This one definitely fits the bill. Incredibly rich and deep, with a long, lingering finish. Flavors of fresh berries, jam, chocolate and earth. This is an elegant Gigondas, with all the muscle you love. Don't miss it at this price. Perfect match to lamb, slow-cooked beef, turkey, or a hearty mushroom risotto. Only $25.99! Regularly $36.99 NV Dow's Trademark Ruby Port Ruby port is wonderful for this time of year. Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of baked fruits, dried figs, licorice and orange zest. This port is perfect as an after-dinner drink or with a last course cheese plate with Stilton, walnuts and a reduction sauce. Mmmmm. Only $17.99! Regularly $21.99 |
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Both stores will be open regular hours through December 23rd. Southern Village opens at 7:00 am. Carrboro's Coffee Bar opens at 7:30 am and the store opens at 8:00 am. Both Southern Village and Carrboro close at 9:00 pm. On Christmas Eve, both stores open at regular hours but close early at 6:00 pm. Both stores are closed on Christmas Day. On Sunday, December 26th, Southern Village opens at 7:00 am and Carrboro opens at 8:00 am. Both stores close at 9:00 pm. On New Year's Eve, both stores are open regular hours. On New Year's Day (Sunday), both stores will be open from 9 am until 9 pm. |
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| Why Shop Local? |
How many shopping days are left? As the pressure mounts to fill your list of Christmas wishes, take a moment to stop and think about the impact of the money you will spend this Holiday season. Through your spending you have the power to affect many lives. When you choose to buy from a locally-owned business, your money works for you and your community. Locally-owned businesses support other smaller businesses such as accountants, architects, computer techs, lawyers and designers. They can offer a wider selection of independently-made items or goods made by small local producers. Chain stores frequently import building designs, graphics and advertising from other locations. Payroll, taxes, and other administrative tasks are shipped out to a headquarters far away. Not to mention the pure profit dollars that simply flow out of your community, leaving behind an absentee-owned business that does not care how their actions impact your area. A locally-owned business is more likely to stay during up times and down, and to work with the needs of the community. Large chains can hold a town hostage by threatening to leave if not given what they want by officials. Unique items offered by specialty shops add to the flavor and distinction of a town’s character. Independent businesses can afford to choose products that appeal to their locale. They are often the only outlets for those special, locally- made, or hard-to-find items that can range from soaps and candles to radical books and music. So this Christmas, and the rest of the year, resist the urge to spend your dollars at the large out-of-town chain stores. Support the local guy, your neighbor, and preserve the individuality and economic health of your town. |
| Find out about the stores located in Carr Mill Mall. |
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| On the Menu: Gifts for the Foodies in your Life |
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Well, the holiday season is here. Hopefully everyone is doing their part to jumpstart the economy. One good way is to buy stuff for chefs or any foodies you may know. Not only will they love your thoughtfulness but you may learn a little in the process. On the book front, there are very few that are considered must-haves. The first is On Food and Cooking: the Science and Lore of the Kitchen by Harold McGee. Written in 1984, it has been revised and reissued for its twentieth anniversary. Chapters are broken down by ingredients, with other chapters concentrating on cooking methods. One is called The Four Basic Food Molecules. This book is to cooking as the dictionary is to writing. Questions can be answered like how Gluten works in bread. Does "searing" meat really seal in juices? The chapter on sugars and chocolate can lend some sanity to the unpredictable world of pastry. Another must have is The Professional Chef by the Culinary Institute of America. At over 1000 pages, this is the foundation of knowledge for almost all classically trained American chefs. Many cooking schools other then the CIA use it as their textbook. It has photos and step by step processes for hundreds of kitchen techniques. It is a reference for ingredients and has hundreds of recipes which are updated with every edition to reflect current cooking trends. For a lighter version of this book, a gift for the home cook would be Cooking at Home with the CIA. It's cheaper and speaks a simpler language. A great cookbook is the French Laundry Cookbook by Thomas Keller. Considered by some to be the "best" chef in America, he has written a wonderful cookbook. The recipes here aren't for the faint of heart. Chef Keller takes a Dean Smith like approach to cooking: freedom through discipline is his way of working. Without perfect technique and discipline, details get lost and flaws are created. This keeps the experience of eating from being what it could be. Along with books, there is always a mountain of toys that chefs like to play with. In the way of knives, I'm a fan of the offset serrated knife. It's a great utility knife for all over the kitchen. The serrated blade is perfect for bread, melons and tomatoes. The offset part keeps you from cracking your knuckles on the cutting board. Speaking of cutting boards, check out some of the Chinese cutting boards that are very popular. They're usually round, 18-20 inches across and 4 or so inches tall. The height is good for getting close to what you're working with. The size makes them good for moving to where the food is. They also look really cool. And for the chef with everything, you can get the best blender ever. The Vita-Mix blender simply has no peer. Whatever these guys did makes perfectly mixed pureed food in seconds. I've heard it's the blade angle along with the shape of the sides of the pitcher. At almost $400 though, you better use it often to justify the cost. If smoothies are your game, then it's well worth it. Well, hopefully I've helped you decide what to get your chef, or go ahead and get yourself a present. You deserve it and you can use it to make some food for your loved ones - which is a present in its own right. Happy Holidays and happy cooking. |
| Visit Panzanella's website to view all menus (lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch). |
| Wine Wednesdays |
Due to popular demand, the Wine Wednesday Special has been extended through the month of January. Each Wednesday, Panzanella will feature 5 different specially selected bottles of wine for only $10 per bottle (tax not included)! Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a great bottle of wine at a great value. Featured wines will not be available by the glass. Regular wine list will be available.
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| Visit Panzanella's website to view all menus (lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch). |
| Hope for the Holidays at Panzanella, too! |
Celebrate the season with delicious bubbly and help local organizations in need! With every purchase of a bottle of Selva Ducale Prosecco, specially priced at $20.00/bottle, $1.00 will be donated to the Hope for the Holidays Fund. This Prosecco is a delicious sparkling white wine from Italy. Its soft, round bubbles and its lightweight, crisp, lively finish make a great wine for an evening out at Panzanella. And don't forget to pick up a few bottles in the Wine Department (at both stores). On sale in the store, too, with $1.00 going to the Hope for the Holidays Fund, this wine is perfect for making Bellinis or Mimosas for that holiday brunch! |
| Visit Panzanella's website to view all menus (lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch). |
| Wine Tasting Dinner: Wines from Italy |
Join us Monday, January 17, from 7 pm to 9 pm, for a tasting of wines from Italy. We'll explore wines from regions such as Campania, Puglia, Veneto, and Tuscany. Now's your chance to explore Italian wines. We welcome Jim Stock and Mike Tiano of Haw River Wine man, a local wine distributor and importer, to take us on a wine-tasting tour of this amazing country. Plenty of delicious food will be served from the Panzanella kitchen to complement these wonderful wines. Make your reservations early! Our wine-tasting dinners always sell out! $35/person. Please pay in advance at either Panzanella or the Customer Service Desk in Carrboro.
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| Visit Panzanella's website to view all menus (lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch). |
| Open New Year's Eve! |
| Featuring a selection of festive New Year's specials . . . Regular menu available. No reservations needed except for parties of 6 or more. Open from 5:30 - 10:00 pm. |
| Visit Panzanella's website to view all menus (lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch). |