We did a version of this fruity salad with a savory but sweet drizzle of balsamic in the stores a few weeks ago and it was a big hit!
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New Art: Middle School Science
This month’s exhibit is from the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at McDougle Middle School. It features cells and ocean zones. It will be on display until May 22.
Continue ReadingFresh Local Herbs for Planting
Weaver Street Market has been purchasing plants from J&B Herb Farm in Roxboro, NC, for over a decade now. This weekend only, local organic herb plants from J&B Herb Farm are two for $5!
Continue ReadingWine Shows Raise $14,000 for Cooperative Community Fund
Despite the wind, rain, and chilly temperatures, more than 1,179 tickets were purchased for the April wine shows. The ticket proceeds—$11,790—go to WSM’s Cooperative Community Fund (CCF). This year we also held a raffle—a $5 ticket entered the raffle for a chance to win a case of wine. The raffle raised $2,365 in donations, which…
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Call for Grant Applications
Weaver Street Market seeks proposals for community projects for its 11th Annual Cooperative Community Fund Grant awards. Recipients must be IRS-certified nonprofit organizations. Funded projects focus on “Access to Healthy Food” (such as Community Agriculture, Hunger Relief, Nutrition and Cooking Education, Healthy Food Environments, Advocacy, Food Waste) A committee composed of owner volunteers will evaluate…
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Mango Salsa
A simple fruit salsa, perfect with chips or served over chicken or fish. Our demo team served this in stores in April, the height of Ataulfo mango season.
Continue ReadingCall for Candidates: 2016 Elections
WSM’s Board of Directors seeks qualified candidates to run in the 2016 Board Elections. Two seats are open for election—one consumer-owner seat and one worker-owner seat. Read the call for candidates HERE (in English) or HERE (in Spanish). Applications are due Monday, July 11. To be eligible to serve on the WSM’s Board of Directors,…
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Local Organic Berries from Vollmer Farm
Each spring, we await the arrival of organic strawberries from Vollmer Farm in Bunn, NC. This year we plan to sell a ton of strawberries a week… literally! The berries have had a great spring so there should be an ample supply. Our direct relationship with Vollmer Farm means great value in addition to great…
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Baked Beef and Broccoli Ravioli
This is a hearty dish made with local ravioli and plenty of fresh veggies! The sauce is great on its own too—serve it on its own or alongside brown rice or another healthy grain.
Continue ReadingLocal Yogurt is Here (Video)
Two weeks ago we drove up to Bahama to visit Carolina Farmhouse Dairy. We watched as the herd of eight cows was let out onto a new, grassy pasture, saw the milking parlor and the incubation room where the cultured milk sits for two days as it becomes yogurt, and watched as Erin and Brandon…
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