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This Week at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market
August 24-29, 2009 |
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Welcome to this edition of our Columbus County Community Farmers Market E-newsletter.
Get Kids Involved in Healthy Cooking & Shopping
Now that school is back in session,  it's a great time to give your kids some hands-on experience in the kitchen, and let the Fruit & Veggie Color Champions™ teach them about the importance of eating a colorful variety of fruits and veggies. These colorful friends guide children on fruit and vegetable exploring adventures that make learning fun. Join the Champions as their escapades take them through games, coloring, puzzles, and rhymes.
Check out the new kids' interactive website at www.FoodChamps.org. |
| 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 pears, peaches, grapes, cantaloupes, watermelons, cucumbers, eggplant, okra, peas, squash (several varieties), 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 |
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Fresh Pear Pie
Local pears are now in season and available at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market. Come by the Market this week and pick up some to try in this delicious Fresh Pear Pie dessert from Taste of Home magazine.
Time
Prep: 30 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling
Yield
6-8 servings
Ingredients
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 large ripe pears, peeled and sliced
1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry
1 tablespoon milk
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add pears; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes.
Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; add pear filling. Roll remaining pastry into a 12-in. circle. With a fluted pastry wheel, pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut into eight 1/2-in. strips. Twist strips and position over filling parallel to each other, about 1/2-in. to 3/4 in. apart. Trim strips even with pastry edge. Seal and flute edges. Brush pastry strips with milk.
Cover pie loosely with foil to prevent overbrowning. Bake at 400° for 50-60 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutritional Information
One serving = 1 slice; Calories: 445; Fat: 17 g; Saturated Fat: 8 g; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Sodium: 301 mg; Carbohydrate: 72 g; Fiber: 4 g; Protein: 3 g |
| Upcoming Events |
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 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. |
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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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