The Weblog
The local foods movement is alive and well in Champaign County! Here are some updates on other projects while we finalize our virtual market:
Local Producers Map:
Our local producers map is ready for publication and you will soon be able to find it on gochampaign.com. Copies will be distributed around the community, in the local telephone book, and other “hangouts”. The guide lists the location and contact information for nearly 50 local producers within our county. The map was a project of the Local Food Council and printed with the help of some local sponsors including the Monument Square District, Champaign Bank, the Community Improvement Corporation, the Chamber of Commerce, the Farm Bureau and others. It is a great start to finding a local source for Champaign County’s finest!
Box Of Rain
And it’s just a box of rain
I don’t know who put it there
Believe it if you need it
Or leave it if you dare
And it’s just a box of rain
Or a ribbon for your hair
Such a long long time to be gone
And a short time to be there…
(Box Of Rain-Grateful Dead)
Hello, lovely little market of love customers…I hope that you are having a lovely evening as I open up the market for another week.
Such a rain filled day leading into a rain filled night. Your market manager’s head and heart are heavy, tonight, as I worry over a dear friend, their health, and what’s to come. This song always gets me through these heavy times, when all I can do is send out the love vibes. When nothing else is in our control.
I need to add new Cosmic Charlie items, I need to add a whole lot of new Hippie and the Farmer dinner combos…but, here I sit, deep in worry, with thoughts only of the well being of my friend.
The market is vibrant, the products are amazing, and it’s all there for you, your week, and your happiness!
Please, take advantage of our very short asparagus season. Beth’s asparagus was on my dinner table, this evening, and I always forget just how scrumptious it is!!
We will be adding honey back on in a couple of weeks!
There is the new grass fed beef from Stoll/Vernon Family Farm!!
And, we have so many weekly items, to bring the lovelight into your week.
I will be adding products, tomorrow…now, go, show the love, be the love…
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam