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Our annual Hope for the Holidays campaign has started! We’ve selected over a dozen holiday favorites, like locally grown poinsettias and our house-made stollen and quick breads. Look for signs around the store, or view all the items on the poster below. Every time you purchase a Hope for the Holidays item, we’ll make a…
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One of the best differences about shopping at Weaver Street Market is that our purchasing department acts as our shoppers’ buying agent in finding products that are better for you and for the planet.
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Mexican Corn: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Dish
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the co-op is proud to offer a delicious Mexican corn dish on the hot bar. Our Hispanic staff helped guide the creation of this Mexican street corn-inspired dish, and their expertise truly shines through in the final product.
This recipe is a spin-off from the original corn on the cob recipe uses corn, which is roasted with green and red peppers, and then seasoned with a blend of spices and chipotle pepper puree.
The roasted vegetables in our Mexican Corn dish are topped with a creamy and citrusy sauce that is sure to delight your taste buds.
This dish is perfect as a side for any meal or as a snack on its own. Whether you are a fan of traditional Mexican cuisine or just looking to try something new, the Mexican corn dish at the co-op is a must-try. So come on down and taste the flavors of Hispanic heritage in every bite!
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From Abena Antwi, Founder and Owner of Queen’s Jollof Sauce: For the past year, I have been passionately dedicated to my mission project in Ghana, which involves building a lavatory for a rural school in the village of Abira. This project is of utmost importance as it addresses a critical issue faced by the community….
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Roberto and the Prepared Foods staff have created a dish that celebrates the diversity of Hispanic culture and honors the legacy of Mexican cuisine. Whether you are a seasoned foodie or a curious beginner, be sure to try Roberto’s delicious cilantro rice on your next visit to the co-op and discover the rich flavors and cultural significance of this beloved Mexican dish on our hot bar.
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Our bread bakers are making Pan de los Muertos this month! Pan de los muertos is the traditional Mexican bread for Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, celebrated October 31 to November 2. Bakers sweeten the dough with honey and flavor it with anise seed and orange zest. They shape it to…
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Martha’s mother’s recipe for Chicken Tinga has been a hit with her family and friends for years. It’s a recipe that’s easy to make, economical, and perfect for parties. Martha shared this recipe with our co-op, and it quickly became a customer favorite. This dish is bursting with flavor with a touch of sweetness that is balanced with the heat from the chipotle peppers.
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Our demo team served this recipe in stores last weekend. It’s perfect when mangos come into season. Use our frozen shrimp, caught off the coast of North Carolina and quick-frozen at Seal the Seasons in Hillsborough.
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Oven baked chicken drumsticks – cornflakes and chopped pecans for crunch. Well-seasoned with onion and garlic for extra flavor! Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks ½ c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt, divided ½ tsp. black pepper, divided ½ tsp. onion powder, divided ½ tsp. garlic powder, divided 1 large egg, beaten ¼ c. milk 1 ½…
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This great traditional dish has been given a boost with some local andouille and okra to make it a whole meal! Make it without the andouille for a great side dish! Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 c. chopped green bell pepper 1 c. chopped sweet onion 3 links of Firsthand Foods andouille sausage, diced 2…
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