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This Week at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market
November 9-14, 2009 |
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Welcome to this edition of our Columbus County Community Farmers Market E-newsletter.
 Collard & Cornbread Day is Saturday
Collard & Cornbread Day has become one of our most popular annual events.
Visit the Market this week for a variety of locally grown, farm fresh fruits & vegetables (see list under What's Available below) and enjoy a free taste* of a local favorite - homemade collards & cornbread plus recipes & nutritional information.
*first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
FREE Diabetes Wellness Day is Saturday
Stop by Columbus Regional Healthcare System (CRHS) Education Center on Saturday, November 14, between 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon for Diabetes Wellness Day. The Farmers Market will be one of several exhibitors offering free information and educational materials. Dr. Don Peacock will provide free diabetes foot screenings and you can register for door prizes! |
| 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 collards, turnips, cabbage, mustard greens, 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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Sweet Potato Waffles
 They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day! If you like waffles, your will simply love these sweet potato waffles! Come by the Farmers Market this week to pick up some fresh, local sweet potatoes and pecans for this delicious recipe from Taste of Home magazine.
Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 min./batch
5 servings/10 waffles
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Maple syrup, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sour cream, sweet potatoes, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with syrup.
Nutritional Information
2 waffles equals 554 calories, 34 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 185 mg cholesterol, 507 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 13 g protein |
| Upcoming Events |
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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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