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This Week at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market
June 22-27, 2009 |
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Welcome to this edition of our Columbus County Community Farmers Market E-newsletter.
 The popularity of farmer's markets continues to grow around the country and lots of national organizations are doing their part to recognize and promote the importance of local food! As a result, the Columbus County Community Farmers Market is participating in two national contests!
Thank you for your support of the Columbus County Community Farmers Market! Please share this information with your friends, family and neighbors and encourage them to vote as well! |
| 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, cantaloupes, melons, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, scallions, squash, zucchini, sweet onions, mustard greens, turnips, kale, radishes, rutabagas, kale, new potatoes, peppers, sweet corn, tomatoes, eggs, pecans, herbs, gourd crafts, handcrafted jewelry, jams, jellies, pickles, 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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 Summer has officially arrived and so has the 2009 sweet corn crop. Enjoy this sweet, buttery bounty on the grill with this simple and easy recipe from Taste of Home magazine. Prep: 20 min. + soaking;
Grill: 25 min.
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
8 medium ears fresh sweet corn
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt Directions
Soak corn in cold water for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter, basil, parsley and salt. Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 inch of bottom; remove silk. Spread butter mixture over corn. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Cut strings and peel back husks.
Nutritional Information
One serving = 1 each; Calories: 178; Fat: 12 g; Saturated Fat: 7 g; Cholesterol: 31 mg; Sodium: 277 mg; Carbohydrate: 17 g; Fiber: 2 g; Protein: 3 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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