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| The Real Tomatoes are Here! August means hot. Hot means what? The answer to the question everyone's been asking since May, "Where are the good tomatoes?" Here. Now. Get 'em while they're hot. While we were lucky enough to enjoy local pesticide-free hot-house toms in the off-season, now's the time for the real deal. Our man, Ken Dawson, of Maple Spring Gardens will keep us supplied with red slicers, romas, and special varieties of REAL organic tomatoes. More... |
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| Weekly Produce Specials Recipe: Insalata Caprese |
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| The Real Tomatoes are Here (continued) | |||
 Mr. Alex Hitt from Peregrine farms will sometimes sneak in a couple of flats when possible. Look for the Pinks, yellows, grapes, Cherokee Purples and the blessed SUNGOLD! I had my first sungold of the season yesterday and ahh the memories! I went 20-some odd years thinking I did not like tomatoes. It was during my time at that "big fancy store across town" that one of the fine aforementioned farming gentlemen insisted that I taste one. I was then converted to a tomato lover, for that made me realize the difference between those things you get on a sandwich at a restaurant in the winter (NOT what I'd call a REAL tomato), and what you'll find at the farmers' market or WSM during the summer. Apparently, you know what I'm talking 'bout. That's why you start up in May...I' ll bet I used to make Ken real mad when I refused to put "Pink Girl" on the sign because I thought it was sexist. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't, but that's their name, and they sure taste fine.Other treats that the hot weather brings include local watermelon, and peak-season freestone peaches from Pennsylvania and West-by-God Virginia. These are worth waiting for. We are also working on a deal for the Biodynamic (super-organic) grapes from Marian Farms! They do all our raisin snack packs and canisters in the produce department. I also used to think I did not like raisins. Working in natural foods changed that, too. Now, for the first time since last year, I re-present to you the famous SHILOH'S CREAMY SUNGOLD PASTA! I've heard things already, and since last year I was a little late in procuring this recipe for you (it went out in September), I wanted to give you all a fair shot at it, when the toms and the basil are plentiful. Don't forget the shrimps and the chilled wine! Love, w |
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| Organic Zucchini | $1.00/lb. | save 79¢/lb| Premium SC Peaches |
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| Insalata Caprese (Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Salad) Compote |
Local chef and cooking instructor, Carol Barrow, resided in the center of Florence and in the province of Tuscany for ten years where she learned regional cooking from the masters: restaurant owners, farmers, family and friends. She owned Ristorante Vien under the Volta dei Peruzzi in Florence for four years. Caroleena cracks the mysterious code of Tuscan cooking and translates her very special language into easy, delicious and healthy recipes. She will be sharing recipes and tips with us from time to time. Caroleena is available to cook for you in your home. Call her at 960-8875.Insalata Caprese (Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Salad) You know this recipe! It is so easy and delicious and goes just fine with summer! Fresh ingredients are all you need. Fresh mozzarella Fresh, ripe tomatoes (very red and very hard - a beefsteak works well with this) Fresh basil Extra virgin olive oil Salt freshly ground black pepper Slice your mozzarella the same size as you will slice your tomatoes. Start arranging your cheese, tomato, and basil in alternating slices in your serving dish. Add salt and pepper. Drizzle on as much extra virgin olive oil as you wish. White or wheat bread goes perfectly with this dish which you can use as an appetizer or a main course. Rip and Dip! Buon Appetito! Don't forget - always cook with love and DON'T BE CHEAP |
| Local Producer: RagApple Lassie Vinyards, Boonville, NC |
What struck me most as we stood in the vineyards of RagApple Lassie with the owner, Frank Hobson, was how a good farmer can grow anything. Frank is a third generation tobacco farmer who switched to growing grapes for winemaking as the tobacco market waned in North Carolina. Now he travels up and down the vineyard in an very old, very beat up pickup truck every morning to see what the vines need: water, pruning, or help in some way. Gently lifting the tiny seed buds, he shows us the little brown caps that must fall off the growing grape. One summer, unusually wet weather prevented the little caps from falling and some of the grapes were warping. Frank and his field hands discovered that they had to gently shake the vines that year to make the caps fall. Those caps were so small that if I was in charge of those grapes they all would have gone bad. This kind of communing with their crop is what makes a farmer good. And good grapes will make great wine.RagApple Lassie is one of a growing number of vineyards and wineries in North Carolina. They're not a fancy place just yet, everything has a very down-to-earth touch from the big utilitarian tasting room, to the delightful cow motif inspired by a champion cow named RagApple Lassie that Frank owned many years ago. Their wine maker, Linda King, is self-taught, down from Ohio, but the wines they are producing are winning awards. RagApple Lassie will be one of the featured wines at our North Carolina Wine Dinner on August 15 at Panzanella and the lunch stop on our first wine tour August 6! |
| Read more about RagApple Lassie here. |
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| After Hours this Thursday from 6-8 pm |
After Hours has grown to be one of the "best of the best" nights in Carrboro. It's old-fashioned fun with free music by local bands and the chance to relax on a blanket and picnic with your family on fresh grilled food by local charities. Kids of all ages can dance the night away or catch-up with friends.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 or 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. August 4 - Chris Reynolds, Swing 'N Jazz - just like the name sounds August 11 - The Tim Stambaugh Band - Bluegrass, Celtic, folk & traditional 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 by the glass outside at the tasting table, singles, 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 Peoples Channel cooking at After Hours this Week The mission of The Peoples Channel is to provide the means and promote the opportunity for area citizens to exercise free speech through media production and distribution of cable television programming. The primary goal of The Peoples Channel is to promote use of the designated access channel(s) by coordinating the use of the public access channel(s) and providing production facilities, and to provide technical assistance and media training to any individual, group, or organization interested in producing cultural, informational, entertainment, or educational media productions of interest to the community. The Peoples Channel will provide Chapel Hill and the surrounding area residents, organizations, agencies and institutions with media training, equipment, production and related services on a first-come, first-served basis, free from censorship. Their policies are designed to ensure maximum convenience and fairness for all in the public access community. Since they want public access to be available to the whole community, they welcome your suggestions on how they may improve these policies. |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. Learn more about the Peoples Channel here. |
| Jazz & More! Brunch, 2005. Sundays from 11am until 1pm |
Our popular Sunday music series is in full swing! Bring a chair or a blanket to enjoy an eclectic mix of music and feast on fresh breakfast fare from our hot bar and pastry case - eggs, pancakes, home fries, muffins, croissants, and loads of fresh, hot coffee!August 7 - Bo Lozoff & Friends August 14 - Fais Pas Ça - bringing the bayou to you |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. |
| Southern Village Music Series |
Head on over to the green at Southern Village for some summertime fun with their Summer Music series every Sunday from 5:30-7:30 pm. This Sunday, August 7, enjoy blues and blue grass with Charles Pettee and Jon Shain.
Don't for get to stop by Weaver Street Market in Southern Village to grab delicious picnic food and drinks. |
| View the summer schedule. |
| Celebration of Local Food & Wine |
Join Weaver Street Market as we celebrate the abundance of fabulous local producers in North Carolina. We'll have in-store tastings of food and wine all month long at our Carrboro location and our Southern Village location. Don't miss the special opportunities to learn in depth about the growing North Carolina Wine industry at Panzanella's Wine Dinner or on our first ever Wine Tour.View the wine tour schedule here. Sampling Schedule: Sundays, Southern Village, 3-6 pm Local producers Tuesdays, Carrboro, 12-2 pm, Local producers Wednesdays, Carrboro, 5-7 pm, NC Wines Thursdays, Southern Village, 5-7 pm, NC Wines Saturdays, Carrboro, 1-4 pm Local producers |
| View the full sampling schedule here. |
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| 2nd Friday ArtWalk After Party |
Friday August 12 Art Walk and ArtWalk After Party - The next 2nd Friday ArtWalk will be The Hot Spot to be for art, taking place in Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Friday evening from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Many of the galleries will have live music and other art related entertainment. Admission is free in all cases. Refreshments are served at each location. Then join us for the After Art Walk Party from 9:00-11:00 pm at Panzanella Restarurant in Carrboro for food, drinks, and fun.
New artwork in Panzanella - now through September 18, you can see the work of our own Erik Neimi. Erik received his MFA in Mixed Media from Carolina. He currently holds the position of Assistant Professor of Art at St. Augustine's College in addition to working a few nights a week at Panzanella. Please join us for the Artist's Reception, Monday August 8, 4:30-6:30 at Panzanella. |
| Find more information on the 2nd Friday ArtWalk here. |
| Next North Carolina Wine Dinner |
Monday August 15, 7pm-9pm, tickets $35.The Best of North Carolina Wines Peg Conway, our Wine Coordinator will be presenting eight North Carolina wines from eight different NC wineries. Peg recently spent three days visiting fifteen North Carolina Wineries. What she found was a state with a thriving wine industry, great people and beautiful vineyards. She's excited to share her experiences with you, through a slide show and tasting tour of some of the best wines North Carolina has to offer. Wineries that will be represented are Westbend, RagApple Lassie, Raylen, Buck Shoals, Stony Knoll, Silkhope and Dennis. Join us for this exciting dinner, and enjoy plenty of food from the Panzanella Kitchen. Tickets $35. |
| Visit Panzanella's website to view all menus (lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch). |
| Next Feature Farm Dinner: Peregrine Farm |
Join Panzanella for the next Feature Farm Dinner on Wednesday August 3, featuring a menu of foods created from ingredients grown by Peregrine Farm. Dinner, 5:30-9:00 pm. Parties of six or more, call 929-6626 to make a reservation. |