|
|
| Join Our list |
 |
|
|
|
This Week at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market
August 10-15, 2009 |
Dear ,
Welcome to this edition of our Columbus County Community Farmers Market E-newsletter.
Back-to-School Fun Day is Tomorrow!
Summer will soon be over and that means it's time for back-to-school. The second annual Kid's Back-to-School Fun Day is coming up on Saturday, August 15, from 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon.
Admission is free. The event will include children's games, activities and prizes, free school supplies for the first 200 students, free health screenings, free popcorn and lemonade and much more for the entire family. All prizes and giveaways are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Local story-teller Lynda Johnston will be on hand for story time every hour and half-hour from 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
Making a Positive Difference in the Lives of Youth
 The Columbus County Community Farmers Market is pleased to have helped sponsor the Building Bridges Summer Enrichment Program in Fair Bluff, this summer.
A small monetary contribution helped the students participating in the program purchase seeds and fertilizer as well as provide transportation costs for a recent field trip to the Farmers Market.
 Lead teacher and program coordinator, Carol Graham, said the students planted and harvested lots of vegetables and had fun doing crafts. They have planted pumpkins for a fall harvest.
Their small garden was planted on a farm owned by Fair Bluff resident Chris Scott. |
| What's Available This Week |
|
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 boiled peanuts, peaches, plums, cantaloupes, watermelons, butterbeans, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, okra, peas, scallions, squash, zucchini, sweet onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, eggs, pecans, gourd crafts, handcrafted jewelry, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, honey soaps, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, 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 |
|
Corn Okra Creole
Corn and okra make an interesting and tasty combination in this southwestern recipe with Creole seasonings. Pick up the fresh vegetables at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market this week and enjoy this delicious recipe from www.tasteofhome.com. Time
4-6 servings
Ingredients
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups fresh corn
1-1/2 cups fresh sliced okra
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (1-1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional
Directions
In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add corn and okra; cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, salt, pepper and pepper sauce if desired. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutritional Information
One serving = 3/4 cup; Calories: 147; Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 19 mg; Carbohydrate: 20 g; Fiber: 4 g; Protein: 4 g |
| Upcoming Events |
|
 Labor Day Celebration is Saturday, September 5, 2009
Come celebrate the last official holiday of summer - Labor Day with free samples, 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. |
| Follow Us on Twitter; Visit Us on Facebook |
|
The Columbus County Community Farmers Market is now on Twitter & Facebook! Visit us on these "social networking" sites and stay up-to-date with the happenings at your local farmers market.
Click here to follow ccfarmersmarket on Twitter
| |
|
|
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.
You have received this email because you signed up to receive it, either at the Farmers Market or on our website: www.columbuscountyfarmersmarket.com. We never rent or sell our address lists! If you would like to unsubscribe, simply click on SafeUnsubscribe below for instant removal.
P Please consider our environment before printing this email. |
|
|
|
|
|
