In two years, Weaver Street Market shoppers, owners, and workers have donated $216,000 for fresh groceries through the Community Food Partnerships. In January 2015, WSM formed the partnership with four hunger-relief organizations—PORCH, TABLE, Interfaith Council (IFC), and Orange Congregations in Mission (OCIM)—as a way for the WSM community to help the organizations provide healthy food for…
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Congrats to TABLE on Their New Home
Last week we attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for TABLE’s new location, at 209 East Main Street in Carrboro. The move increases the size of TABLE’s facility from 1066 square feet to 1944 square feet. All this new space will help them store and distribute more food, and therefore feed more kids. The new location has…
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Citrusy Sprouts and Olives
These delicious roasted brussels sprouts are tossed in a mustardy glaze before being combined with the salty olives and tart citrus zest. Serve alongside roasted chicken or fish.
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Rob, the manager of our bread bakery, stopped by to offer these suggestions for ways to enjoy their new chocolate cherry bread. Toasting a slice and slathering it with butter is an obvious choice. Rob also suggests spreading almond butter on a toasted slice, or a soft, spreadable cheese like this weekend’s WOW deal, Fromage…
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Maple Sipping Chocolate
Consumer Owners Needed to Help with Elections and Grant Reviews
Weaver Street Market has openings for consumer owners on two standing committees. The Elections Committee (EC), which oversees the election process, seeks one to two consumer-owner members, and the Cooperative Community Fund (CCF) Grant Committee, which administers the CCF grant review process, seeks one consumer-owner member. WSM’s Elections Committee (EC) The Elections Committee (EC) is…
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Valentine Breads
Nothing says “I love you” like a crusty French baguette–unless it’s a French baguette twisted into a heart shape! Every year, our bread bakers shape heart baguettes for Valentine’s Day. This year, they’ll be available on February 13 and 14. Get one before they sell out! New this year is a chocolate cherry bread. It’s…
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Amy Makes Tiramisu
Each February, our pastry bakers make intricate pastries for Valentine’s Day. A long-time favorite is the Tiramisu for Two: layers of sponge cake filled with a flavored cream and topped with cocoa powder. We use local Mapleview Farm cream and Latta’s Farm eggs. Watch below as Amy walks us through the process.
Fair Trade Roses for your Sweetheart
Show your love this Valentine’s Day with fair trade roses from Ecuador. Purchasing these roses supports flower farms that treat their workers well and improves living conditions in their communities. About 80% of cut flowers sold in the U.S. are grown abroad. To keep costs low, flower farms pay low wages and skimp on safety…
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Valentine’s Day Pastries Are Here
Our pastry bakers have begun making their special Valentine’s Day pastries! New this year is the chocolate praline tart: A tart shell made with part hazelnut flour, filled with chocolate ganache and hazelnut paste, garnished with fresh raspberries and “bresilienne” (caramelized hazelnut pieces). They’re also making several past favorites: chocolate-dipped eclairs, reve de chocolat, cherry…
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