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This Week at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market
November 29-December 5, 2009 |
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Welcome to this edition of our Columbus County Community Farmers Market E-newsletter.
 "Christmas from the Heart" Craft Show & Sale is This Saturday, December 5
Columbus County Community Farmers Market will host the third annual "Christmas from the Heart" Craft Show & Sale on Saturday, December 5, from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Admission to the show is free. All items, including crafts, baked goods, jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, etc. must be handcrafted or homemade by local residents.
NEW THIS YEAR: Edgewood Elementary School chorus will perform during the show and refreshments will be available for sale including coffee, hot chocolate, hot dogs, popcorn, and soft drinks.
According to Carol Shuman, event coordinator, all vendor spaces are currently full and she has started a waiting list for last minute additions.
"This is our third annual craft show and sale. The theme 'Christmas from the Heart' is intended to express the value of family and friendships especially when someone gives a handcrafted or homemade gift from the heart, said Shuman, "There are lots of talented crafters and cooks in area and the farmer's market is a great place to bring together people looking for locally produced products and their producers," she added.
In addition to crafts, the usual farm fresh fall vegetables will also be available for sale including collards, turnips, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, and honey, pecans. |
| What's Available This Week |
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Due to limited availability of fall vegteables, the Columbus County Farmers Market is currently open on Saturday's only from 7:00 AM until 12:00 Noon, now through December 19.
 There should be a good variety of locally grown, farm fresh fruits and vegetables including collards, turnips, cabbage, mustard greens, eggs, pecans, sweet potatoes, 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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Popcorn Balls with Golden Raisins
 This weekend's "Christmas from the Heart" Craft Show and Sale has us thinking more and more about the holiday season! Here's a fun, homemade tree decoration idea from Martha Stewart. Not only will we have fresh popped popcorn in the refreshment stand at the Columbus County Farmers Market this Saturday, but we will also have some locally grown popcorn (loose and on the cob) for sale for your holiday tree trimming and gift giving.
12 homemade ornaments
Ingredients
12 cups popped unsalted popcorn (from 1/2 cup kernels)
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
5 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
Preparation
Combine popcorn and golden raisins in a large bowl.
Bring sugar, water, corn syrup, salt, and vinegar to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Clip a candy thermometer to side of pan, and continue to cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches 290 degrees, about 14 minutes.
Pour hot syrup over popcorn mixture, and stir until well coated. Working quickly, shape mixture into 2 1/2-inch balls, and transfer to parchment to cool. Popcorn balls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. |
| Upcoming Events |
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Friday, February 26, 2010 -
Farmers Market Annual Meeting
 The Columbus County Community Farmers Market Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, February 26, 2010. More details will be announced in early 2010.
President Irvin W. Brown has confirmed that the guest speaker will be "The Produce Lady," Brenda Sutton, who teaches farmers and consumers the wonders of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Not only does she share their nutritional value, she also demonstrates how to prepare them as tasty meals and snacks or preserve them to use throughout the year. For more information, visit "The Produce Lady" online. *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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