Carolyn Twesten, long-time produce staff member in our stores, is now our produce, meat, and seafood merchandiser. She’s traded her produce knife for a desk chair in our Hillsborough office. Carolyn misses working in the stores, especially interacting with customers and getting to know them. But she’s had lots of opportunities in her new position:…
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WSM Board Reviews Consumer-Owner Share System
The Board is undertaking a number of initiatives to poise our co-op for the future. Last year, the Board updated the Ends statement, which articulates a powerful and succinct mission that guides our efforts. The Board also updated the co-op’s governance policies to clarify roles and responsibilities and put in place prudent protections. Another key…
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Strawberry, Parmesan, and Sugared Pecan Salad
Red berries, salty Parmigiano-Reggiano, and sweet pecans combined with crisp lettuce to make a taste treat you won’t soon forget.
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Dress up your pecans with the easy recipe, and then use them in our Strawberry, Parmesan, and Sugared Pecan Salad.
Continue ReadingAnnual Report Highlight: Five Facts About Cabot Creamery
1. The co-op makes more than cheese. We now carry whipped cream, Greek yogurt, butter, and more, all made by the Cabot Creamery Co-op. 2. The co-op wins awards. Their cheddar has won every major taste award, including the world’s best cheddar. 3. The co-op is owned by 1,200 farmers. The family farmers that own…
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Annual Report Highlight: Teens Learn About Leadership
When Kyle Burns’s neighbors gave his parents an application for Co-op Leadership Camp in White Lake, North Carolina, he didn’t think much of it. But he applied and was accepted, sponsored by Weaver Street Market. Kyle admits the four-day camp was outside his comfort zone, and that he went into it thinking it wouldn’t be…
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CCF Grant Recipients Will Participate in This Year’s Co-op Fair
WSM’s Cooperative Community Fund (CCF) awarded grants of $3,800 to three community projects that connect young people and families with information and tools needed to grow or prepare healthy food. The groups will host activities related to their projects the Co-op Fair on Sunday. Chapel Hill High School was awarded for $940 for renovations to…
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Curds & Crafts is Coming! Here Are Some Highlights
This month’s Curds & Crafts Festival will feature hand-made cheeses from 11 cheese-makers and craft beers from 12 NC breweries. You’ll also sample crackers, jams, pickles, and more from eight local artisans. They are all favorites, but here’s a sample of the offerings.
Continue ReadingA Firsthand Report from the Cheese Conference
In late July, 2016, some of our staff attended the American Cheese Society’s annual conference. Zach Robertshaw, the Prepared Foods and Specialty Department Manager at Southern Village, shares his experience.
Continue ReadingCrock-pot Maple Peach Applesauce
A quick and easy summertime recipe for applesauce – that won’t heat up your kitchen! It is full of beautiful, summery peaches, crisp apples, and just a touch of spice. Once done, refrigerate and serve on top of grilled chicken, alongside pork, or on top of yogurt.
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