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This Week at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market
November 2-7, 2009 |
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Welcome to this edition of our Columbus County Community Farmers Market E-newsletter.
 New Sign Installation Now Complete
After several months of jumping through hoops and overcoming obstacles, installation of a new Farmers Market sign at the corner of U.S. Highway 701 Bypass and Government Complex Road is now complete. Electrical service and lighting is still need, but the back-lit reader board is being used to inform passers-by of important news and events. The sign also includes directional information for the neighboring agriculture services and Department of Social Services agencies.
Special thanks to Kenny & Lynn White of Signs & Designs South in Whiteville, for their patience and persistence with the project.
Visit the Market this week for a variety of locally grown, farm fresh fruits & vegetables (see list under What's Available below). |
| What's Available This Week |
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Normal hours of operation at the Columbus County Farmers Market are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. During this time of year, the greatest variety of locally grown, farm fresh products is on Saturdays.
 There should be a good variety of locally grown, farm fresh fruits and vegetables including turnips, cabbage, mustard greens, collards, okra, peas, butternut squash, squash, zucchini, sweet onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, eggs, pecans, sweet potatoes, Japanese persimmons, pumpkins, 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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 Spiced Pecans
Whiteville celebrates its North Carolina Pecan Harvest Festival this weekend! For more information visit them online.
In recognition, we have included a a delicious spiced pecan recipe from Taste of Home magazine. Come by the Farmers Market this week to pick up some fresh, local pecans.
 TimePrep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
About 5 cups; 20 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons canola oil
1-1/4 pounds pecan halves (about 5 cups)
Preparation
Combine the sugar, pie spice, salt and ginger; set aside. In a Dutch oven, bring the water, honey and oil to a boil. Add pecans; cook and stir until all of the liquid is evaporated, about 1 minute. Immediately sprinkle with reserved sugar mixture; toss to coat.
Transfer to an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until browned, stirring twice. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information
1/4 cup equals 202 calories, 20 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 59 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein |
| Upcoming Events |
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 Saturday, November 14 - Collard & Cornbread Day Enjoy a taste of a local favorite - homemade collards & cornbread plus recipes & nutritional information.
Saturday, November 21 -
4-H Centennial Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the 100th birthday of the 4-H program in North Carolina!
Saturday, December 5 -
3rd Annual Christmas Craft Show & Sale
 Get ready for Christmas gift giving at our third annual "Christmas from the Heart" Craft Show & Sale. All items, including crafts, baked goods, jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, etc. must be handcrafted or homemade by local residents. Vendor spaces are $5 per space. Space reservations are required and available on a first-come, first-served basis. A vendor/crafter registration form is available online or by calling Carol Shuman at (910) 642-3789. *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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