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This Week at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market
June 15-20, 2009 |
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Welcome to this edition of our Columbus County Community Farmers Market E-newsletter.
 Everyone knows that you can find lots of locally grown, fresh fruits and vegetables at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market. But, you may be surprised at the many other locally produced crafts and farm products. Many of our vendors have homemade jams, jellies, preserves, baked goods, and even honey and honey-based soaps. Visit the Market soon to see for yourself! |
| What's Available This Week |
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 The Columbus County Farmers Market is open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7:00 AM until 12:00 Noon with a large variety of farm fresh products.
There should be a good variety of locally grown, farm fresh fruits and vegetables including blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, squash, zucchini, sweet onions, scallions, cabbage, cucumbers, mustard greens, turnips, rutabagas, kale, new potatoes, pecans, herbs, gourd crafts, handcrafted jewelry, jams, jellies, honey, honey soaps, baked goods and more! For more information, including a list of special events planned throughout the year, visit the Market website at www.columbuscountyfarmersmarket.com. You may also subscribe to weekly email updates of produce availability, recipes, and happenings. |
| Recipe of the Week |
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 This week's recipe is a colorful and tasty alternative to coleslaw made from fresh yellow squash, zucchini, radishes and parsley from the the Columbus County Farmers Market. Enjoy this unique and delicious salad recipe from Taste of Home magazine. Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Yield
12-16 servings
Ingredients
4 cups fresh zucchini, julienned
4 cups fresh yellow squash, julienned
2 cups fresh radishes, sliced
1 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, snipped
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a bowl, toss the zucchini, squash and radishes. In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all remaining ingredients; shake or mix well. Pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Nutritional Information
One serving = 3/4 cup; Calories: 137; Fat: 14 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 274 mg; Carbohydrate: 3 g; Fiber: 1 g; Protein: 1 g |
| Upcoming Events |
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 Celebrate Independence Day at the Farmers Market on Saturday, July 4, 2009 Enjoy free homemade ice cream, entertainment, recipes & nutritional information.
WTXY 1540 AM will be on site during the morning event for a live remote broadcast!
*All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Samples and give away items are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. | |
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The Columbus County Farmers Community Market is located at 132 Government Complex Road in Whiteville, North Carolina near the Department of Social Services. Normal hours of operation are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 7:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. The Market features farmer-grown, farmer-sold products. Member's farms are visited periodically to assure that all items sold are locally grown by the seller and are of the highest quality.
If you have any questions, please ask any of our vendors, or call Kipling Godwin, Marketing Consultant at (910) 840-6743.
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