Winter

And it sure been a cold, cold winter
And the wind ain’t been blowin’ from the south…
(Winter-The Rolling Stones)

Little local market of love customers…it’s a winter day, out there!!

I am just planning all of my meal plans for the week, while the wind blows, and the snow swirls. I like a week of planned out breakfasts, planned out dinners. If that part of my life is set, it allows me to continue at the pace I call my other life. My business life.

Summertime is all about winging it, throwing something on the grill, chopping up fresh vegetables, slicing up local fruits as they come into season, but winter…winter is a tricky bag.

I cook much differently in the winter. I like richer sauces, heartier textures, deeply colored vegetables.

I love to menu plan for the week, and, I love cooking/baking large, on the first day of the week, so that I have options, on hand, for the rest of the dishes of the week.

Summer is all about playtime. Winter is all about get me home, pronto, and when I arrive, I want a dinner plan, a glass of wine, candles lit, and the ability to ease into a comfort kind of dinner.

The best way to have the things on hand to accomplish this? Order much of it from our market. The ordering is easy, the pickup is a breeze, the food is all of amazing quality, and it’s local…

Go ahead…menu plan your week, and then place your orders…

It will make these winter days a bit easier…

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Little Bit Of Soul

And if your party falls
Cause there’s nobody groovin’
A little bit o’ soul and
It really starts movin’, yeah!
(Little Bit Of Soul-The Little Darlings)

We need music, man…we need some soul, man…we need the party even when the weather wants to bring you down. We need to stay groovy…

So, this song with the lyrics, seemed the perfect little implant to give you, today, on a cold Saturday…

And, while we are talking about soul, what about this little local market of love? Of soul?

Our customer base if full of heart and soul, and you are GIVING us the love, man. You are GIVING it. And, in turn, we want to give YOU, even more!!

Here are some highlights…

We have essential oils making their way to us!! Making their debut, soon, will be the addition of ELM TREE ESSENTIALS, your favorite soap artisans, with a select curated set of the oils that go into their soaps!!

We will also be bringing on another farmers’ market vendor, with select oils, that ELM TREE ESSENTIALS will not be offering. These two vendors will be working to bring each of their own collections that will enhance the selections, so that all customers get what they would like, with a nice variety from each vendor!!

We are working to bring you locally made pies!! And, cakes!! And, cupcakes!! We have reached out to some of our local retailers/eateries for varieties of these items!!

Your market managers of Cosmic Charlie, and Oakview Farm Meats, who are also, Hippie and the Farmer, have already planted their organic seeds, from their seed saving program, to start our herbs, and some of our produce, inside, to be able to be early in the season, to offer you an wide variety of all organic herbs!! Last year, our all organic herbs and produce was such a hit, that we are expanding our gardens, this year, with even more expansion plans to roll out, soon!!

Our new goal for this new year is to make this not only a local farmers’ market, but to make it a local marketplace for assorted items!! Still locally produced, from assorted local forces! You will want to continue to read the weblogs, to find out what is happening, and when…

My goal is to bring this all together so that the local growers/producers/artisans of this market can co-mingle, hopefully offer local products to local establishments, for cross promoting the importance of an all local chain of commerce happening…if you lose your local, you lose you heart and soul…

And, we are in talks, at the moment, to make this market more even more accessible to customers outside of the immediate local vicinity. Those customers who need our market, but it’s not easy for them to get to us…but, that will be for down the line…but something to get excited about!!

So, how’s that for a little bit of Saturday soul…this market has all the soul you need…add it to your day, and use the weekend to get your orders in!!

The local soul…get groovy, man…

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Here We Go, Again!

So, market lovelies!!

We had an amazing market, back from the holidays!! We thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!!

We are now live, again, for the week! Make sure to get your orders in!!

And, watch my weblogs as we begin to bring you new and exciting news!!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Time To Rock and Roll

Get those orders in so you can be a rock star of local greatness!

We close the market at 8am, this morning!

Groove it out…

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Summer Lovin.....

Had me ablast…
(Summer Lovin’-Grease soundtrack)

Well, it’s definitely winter, but with the addition of Champaign Berry’s frozen black raspberries, you can feel the summer sun, even in the cold!

Limited quantities, so order fast!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Super Happy New Year!!

Welcome to a new happy year!!

I hope your celebrations were happy ones, all during the holiday season, as we said a goodbye/hello, to the passing of years!

And, as an added bonus, we were treated to the spectacular view of the Super Moon!! So beautiful, bright, and an illumination to our new journey in this fresh new year!

In honor of fresh starts, healthy kick offs, new local promises, why not place an order, today?

We have until tomorrow morning, at 8am, and the market is rockin’ and rollin’!! Don’t miss out on placing your first order of 2018!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

After All, You’re My Wonderwall!

Maybe you’re gonna be the one who saves me…
(Wonderwall-Oasis)

On this brink of 2018, maybe we can all be eachother’s wonderwall…we’ve got you, and you’ve got us….your little local market of love!

In 2018, your market managers have big plans for your market!! Expansions, surprises, new growth…

Your Wonderwall of the market, is excited with the new direction, new plans, a whole new attitude!

We take our local very seriously, and we thank you for loving this market!!

Also, the orders are flying in to make this already a record kick off market for a new year!!

Have a safe and happy celebration!! Remember to get the first orders of 2018 to us!!

Thank you, from the bottoms of our hearts to the vendors, vendors coming on the market, customers, and the staff of the YMCA!

Gratefully yours,
Pam and Mark
Your market managers

Hazy Shade Of Winter

Well, we certainly have entered snow, cold, wind, and hazy conditions! The hazy shade of winter…cue the song implant!

I was just thinking that while you are keeping warm, before you begin your new year’s preparations, and making those resolutions, how about planning your upcoming cold weather menu items?

We have so many options for locally produced meat, from several vendors! When snowy days hit, think about soups, stews, casseroles, cassoulets, slow roasted dishes….

We have all the dairy, cheeses, yogurts that you need to have on hand, for drinking, cooking, baking, or snacking…

Breads, pizza dough, cookies, brownies, candies, and other treats….

Lettuces and greens for salads, wilting as side dishes, or soups! Greens are easy to add to any dish…

It’s nice to stock eggs, jams, sauces, syrups, frozen berries, and honey to make marinades, breakfast dishes, drizzles, salad dressings, toppings for yogurt….

Candles to warm your spirit, scented soaps that are easy on your skin…

Field corn for leaving out for birds and animals, and specially made dog treats for your furry friends…

Get it all, from the comfort of where you are keeping warm….

What better way to stay warm than with the coffee selections that are listed…

The hazy shade of winter just got more enjoyable…

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

One Last Word

For now….

But, don’t forget your dogs in all of your ordering!!

They like treats, too!! And, why not surprise them, on these cold days, with treats from our market!!??

It’s the Dog Days Of Winter!

Treat them right!!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Going Where The Climate Suits My Clothes

Title to this weblog is dedicated to a lyric from, from The Grateful Dead…and, it suits the day just fine…

How are you keeping warm? If you are able to get cozy, this weekend, out of the elements, think about ordering from our market, gathering up all that you need to make these winter days easier to face!

First, the ease of ordering let’s you order from your comfort zone! Second, we have so much at our market for your winter cooking, and cold weather consumption needs!!

And, don’t forget your skincare with rthe amazing soups that are offered! And, if you are in the need to liven up your decor after the Christmas decorations are down, we have things in our farm crafts section, and all kinds of candles to warm the corners of your house!

Also, the pick up is super easy! No fighting crowds!

We are affordable!

And, we are ALL local!!! For real!!!

Use the weekend to order!! Let’s all ring in the new year with orders! I placed mine, what about you??

And, there was a typo in my last Weblog…it should have read, Swisher Hill Herbs! They have left our market, but can still be reached!! If you need contact info., you can email me! Or, if you have their email, shoot them an email!

Much love going forward! I feel a vibrant year ahead!!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam