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Transplanting Traditions Community Farm has received $33,650 in support from Weaver Street Market grants and stipends to help the farmers develop a more resilient and self-sufficient farm. The 8-acre farm provides 155 refugee adults and youth access to land, healthy food, agricultural and entrepreneurial opportunities. The farm runs a 150-member CSA, and farmers sell at…
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Slow-Roasted Strawberries are on the menu! These berries can be enjoyed atop pancakes, oatmeal, as a filling for desserts such as cakes, pies and muffins, or even as an accompaniment to roasted meats. Or, let’s be honest, alone in a bowl with a dollop of fresh whipped cream! Try this simple recipe that is worth the wait!
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By Carolyn Twesten, Weaver Street Market Produce Merchandiser St. Paddy’s Day and Corned Beef – A Tradition with a Surprising Origin Have you ever wondered why corned beef is synonymous with St Paddy’s Day? I honestly never had until this year. (I blame Outlander for my interest in the British Isles!) I started hunting around…
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Tart and slightly sweet – these marinated veggies are a great side dish for any meal.
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By Carolyn Twesten, Weaver Street Market Produce Merchandiser In 1910, 14% of all U.S. farmers were Black. According to the 2017 U.S. Agricultural Census, less than 1.3% of the 3.4 million farmers in the United States today are Black, and Black-owned farmland accounted for only 0.4% of total U.S. farmland. Why is there such a…
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Warm and deliciously spiced Paneer is a flavorful low carb snack any time of day! Made with local paneer from Chapel Hill Creamery.
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Who doesn’t love pancakes? Especially when we can use Game Changer products! They’re not just from awesome producers, who have put their heart and soul into their products, but also who have a story to tell! In this recipe we use Mama Dip’s Pancake Mix, Chez Moi Lemon Curd, and Piedmont Progressive Farms Eggs. Yum.
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The Queen of Creole Cooking, Mrs. Leah Chase lived her life as a Game Changer! She and her husband ran Dooky Chase in New Orleans. During the civil rights era, they hosted voter registration drives, NAACP meetings, and civil rights icons. Mrs. Leah won the James Beard Lifetime Achievement award in 2016. Her red beans are a Mardi Gras favorite. Celebrate Black History Month with this Mardi Gras Red Beans recipe
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We’ve got all sorts of goodies in stores to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Treats and Sweets Our pastry bakers are making beautiful and delicious sweets for you and your sweetheart. See a gallery here. And we have a variety of chocolates and candies in beautiful boxes for you to choose from. Heart Baguettes and Cheese Our…
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This compote is a perfect sweet accompaniment to a variety of dishes. Try it on a cheese plate, with poultry or pork and as a topping for ice cream or other desserts. You can even top your favorite morning toast or stir it into your oatmeal for breakfast! This compote is terrific warm but can also be stored in the fridge or served at room temperature.
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