The Weblog
Place Your Orders; Making Christmas Memories
Good afternoon.
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your order by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. Be sure to check the website for this week’s product listings. Here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
This is such a busy time of year for me, personally and professionally. There are so many special events, parties, and celebrations to cook for so my kitchen is in constant use. I wish that I could share with you all the delicious scents of the herbs and spices emanating from the baked goods in my oven right now!
In years past, the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas have not always been my favorite. The challenge is too much work to do in too short of a timeframe – leaving me in a rather exhausted bah humbug mood. But this year, I am happy, even with the crush of all the work of producing custom baked goods, attending my boys’ special school activities, and attempting to decorate our home for the holidays. Wiser, older friends have encouraged me to “enjoy these times with your children, as it won’t be long until they’re grown!”
And, so, I’m heading into the Christmas closet right this moment to unearth the Nutcracker figurines for Charlie, who looks forward to putting them on the dining room mantel every year. I hope you all have the opportunity to create new Christmas memories with your family, too.
Thanks for supporting The Wednesday Market and for purchasing locally.
We’ll see you at The Market.
Thanks,
Beverly
Weekly Reminder
Good afternoon.
This is your weekly reminder that The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your order by Monday at 10 p.m. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. Be sure to check the website for all of this week’s listings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
Thanksgiving has come and gone. We trust that all of you had an opportunity to visit with loved ones and had a chance to partake of the bounteous produce offered by our farmers. Our family celebration took place at my house this year, and it was a joy to welcome 17 members of the Dean clan for an evening celebration. I felt truly blessed and happy to be surrounded by them as we enjoyed the day together.
And now, a couple of items regarding The Wednesday Market “family”:
Please note that Stillmeadows Cabins is back, offering broccoli and lettuce. Welcome back, y’all!
Several customers have asked whether Concord Street Sweets has quit the Market. Thank you for asking. No, we have not – it’s just that we have been inundated with opportunities to cater. Please stay tuned. We will let you know when we will be listing our products again. We love our Market customers!
Thank you to all our customers for supporting locally grown agriculture and for choosing to buy locally.
We’ll see you Wednesday!
Thanks,
Beverly
Place Your Orders Now for Tuesday Pick Up
Good evening.
This is a reminder that we are shifting The Wednesday Market schedule backwards by one day this week to allow for Thanksgiving. Therefore, the ordering system is now enabled. Orders may be placed until 11 p.m. Sunday night. They will be available for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. TUESDAY.
Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
Be sure to place your orders on time. You do not want to miss out on purchasing a tasty harvest for your Thanksgiving meal!
We thank our local farmers and all of the producers and vendors who make up The Wednesday Market for their tireless efforts growing, baking, and making their products to bring to market each week.
And, as we are in the spirit of giving thanks, please extend your appreciation to the dedicated volunteers who staff The Wednesday Market week in and week out, year round: Anna Evans, Sharon Fox, and Irmalee Wing. Thanks also to Kim Sellers, who we call on to “fill in” sometimes whenever one of us can’t be at the Market.
We thank all of you for being our customers.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Beverly
Time to Order; Frost; Thanksgiving News
Good afternoon, all!
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your orders by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. Please see the website for this week’s listings. Here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net
The frost was on the pumpkin this morning, and, unfortunately, on the peppers, too. Yes, this means the end of the pepper season, according to our friends at Westerfield Farms.
If you browse the Vegetables category, you will see that many of our farmers have cool weather crops, such as greens, broccoli, cauliflower, turnips, cabbage, spinach, and lettuces available now.
Special Notice regarding Thanksgiving Week
Please mark your calendars for our special holiday hours. During the week of Thanksgiving, we are shifting The Wednesday Market schedule backwards by one day. The Market will be turned on Friday, November 20, to receive orders. Ordering will close on Sunday, November 22, at 10 p.m. Pick up is scheduled for Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m.
We will follow our normal schedule during the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s, as those holidays fall on Fridays and will not affect our Market operations.
Have a great Sunday, and we’ll see you at the Market!
Thanks,
Beverly
Remember to Order
Good afternoon.
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your order by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. Be sure to check the website for all of this week’s product listings. Here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net
The holidays are just around the corner. Please consider The Wednesday Market as you go about planning your holiday meals and celebrations. Our farmers have the freshest and healthiest locally grown vegetables, our bakers have wholesome breads and tasty treats, and our crafters have handmade gift items that will help make your holidays special for guests and loved ones.
As always, thank you for supporting The Wednesday Market and for choosing to buy locally.
We’ll see you Wednesday.
Thanks,
Beverly
Don't Forget to Order
Good afternoon.
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your order by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. See the website for all of this week’s listings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
Today is a great day to stay inside, make soup, and read a book! Here’s hoping you all have a good finish to the weekend, and we’ll see you Wednesday at the Market.
Thanks,
Beverly
We're Open!
Good evening.
In case you have guessed it, The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your orders by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. Check the website for all of this week’s product listings. Here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
It has been a busy weekend for my household – soccer games in Pike and Rome and some local catering. All of the driving from place to place afforded us the opportunity to take in the splendor of the changing of the seasons. We saw so many different shades of trees and shrubs – purple, red, orange, and yellow.
With the changing of the seasons, different vegetables are coming to the market. This week we have some of the cooler crops, such as cabbage, winter kale, broccoli and cauliflower. We also have tomatillos and several farmers still have eggplant, green tomatoes, herbs and peppers.
Thank you for your support of locally grown agriculture and for choosing to buy locally. We’ll see you Wednesday.
Thanks,
Beverly
We're Open!
Good afternoon on this crisp autumn day!
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your order by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. Check the website for this week’s product listings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
If you’re looking for something to do today, why not visit the Concord Jubilee? My family and I enjoyed our time there yesterday, and the weather could not have been more perfect.
Thank you to all of our customers for supporting locally grown agriculture and for choosing to purchase locally. And thank you to all of our farmers for growing such a bounty of wholesome foods. Know your farmer, know your food!
See you on Wednesday.
Beverly
Time to Order
Good afternoon.
Here is your weekly reminder that it is time to place your order at The Wednesday Market. Please do so by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. Visit our website to see this week’s product offerings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
Concord Street Sweets is away from the Market this week.
We hope you all have a happy Sunday, and we’ll see you Wednesday.
Thanks,
Beverly
Greens, Eggplant, and Peppers! Oh My! - Order Now
Good afternoon.
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your orders by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Check the website for all of this week’s product listings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
The calendar turned over this week, and it truly seems that Fall is settling in on us. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for this gloomy weather to lift for a while. We deserve a crisp, sunshiny day soon!
If you browse the product listings for this week, you’ll notice an abundance of greens. Whether you fit in the “I-only-want-them-the-way-Grandma-does-it” camp, or take a more modern approach, there’s not doubt that greens are good for us. I had them southern style yesterday at lunch, with lots of tasty shreds of smokey pork floating in the mix. Delicious with a corn bread muffin and pepper sauce! My brother-in-law Aaron, on the other hand, prefers his greens barely cooked and on the garlicky side. You can give it a try, too. Here is a great link on how to cook greens quickly: http://food52.com/blog/9579-how-to-make-sauteed-greens-without-a-recipe
You may also notice that several of our farmers are offering eggplant. Here is a link on ways to cook eggplant: http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/different-ways-to-cook-with-eggplant/
And we have peppers! This weblink features a slide show with recipes for bell peppers: http://www.kitchendaily.com/read/16-best-bell-pepper-recipes
Maybe some of these ideas will inspire you to go to the kitchen and cook up something yummy for your family.
Thank you for supporting locally grown agriculture and for choosing to purchase locally. Know your farmer, know your food!
We’ll see you Wednesday.
Thanks,
Beverly