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!



 
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Ooh La La-Happy News!


I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger…
(Rod Stewart)

Hello! It’s a sunshine Thursday morning, and I am bringing you the best news!

Your Hippie has been cleared for action!! I was released from my surgeon and plastic surgeon, yesterday, and need no additional procedures!! So, that means, after all these weeks, I can return to baking for the market!!

When the market opens, this evening, you will find that I have brought back some past favorites and added new frozen pizza varieties!!

ANDONE NOTE ABOUT PICK UP!!!!

I have stern, and I mean, real stern instructions, not to be out in the direct sun. So, with today being all about the sun and 90 degrees, I will be watching for your cars to pull up, from inside the meat shop. Just pull up to the greenhouse door, and I will then be out to give you your orders!! I just need a bit of patience, and you will then be on your way!!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Bell's Flowers!


While I was away, Bell’s Flowers came back onto the market with farm fresh hand held bouquets!!

Need a little cheerfulness to add to your market pick up, order a bouquet of florals to take home for your vases…instant cheer!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Hello, Tuesday!!


Hello, lovely customers!!

I’m back from my music festival haze, and like you, just realizing it’s Tuesday, and I am rushing to get my orders in!!

Holiday weekends are always confusing for the market orders, but you still have time, before 8am, this morning!

I will see you all, this week, at market pickup!!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Early Opening!


Hello!!

Since I am away, and starting the weekend with friends, I’m opening the market, early, so I don’t forget, later!!

XOXO
Cosmic Pam

Truckin'


Sometimes the light’s all shinin’ on me
Other times I can barely see
Lately it occurs to me
What a long, strange trip it’s been…
(Grateful Dead)

It’s Tuesday morning! Are you truckin’ those orders in? Let’s get moving because there is still time!!

And, may I add, I am loving all of the faces rolling in attached the orders, of customers from so long ago. It’s nice to have you back!

So, this week, I leave on Thursday, to join up with some of my longest running friendships, since childhood, as we embark to the musical festival that we all love!! It’s been a few years, what with the pandemic, and all, but this year, we are back, excited, and it’s going to be epic!! Friendships that span a lifetime…these people knew me as I was making my way onto the school bus for the first time. We’ve run in packs, we’ve parted ways, and we’ve run in packs, again.

Also, for me, it’s pretty monumental because back in March, after my surgery, I didn’t think that my face would even be wanting to still to to the festival. But, miracle of miracles, and here I go. Also, fingers crossed, that when I get back, and see my surgeon, I can get back to my baking, and all that I love doing!!

Until then…thank you for being so patient, so kind with your words, and so loyal to this weekly little market!!

Now…get your orders in!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Truckin’, I’m a goin’ home
Whoa whoa baby, back where I belong…

Monday, Monday


Hello, happy evening, happy week, and happy ordering!

Are you stocking up for the holiday weekend? Remember that this week’s pick up happens right before the long weekend!

It looks like the weather is going to be beautiful, and you will want to be well stocked on the local loveliness!

Don’t miss out! You have until 8am, tomorrow morning!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Hello!!


And, we are back!!

Orders are open for another week of local fun!!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Thursday Pick Up!


Just a reminder that if you ordered, this week, your pick up is between 4pm-6pm, this evening!

If you need an alternate pick up time, just let me know, if you are not already on my Friday pick up list!

I will not be at the market, this evening, as my daughter, son-in-law, and baby Lennon are in town for a visit!! My dad, and your other market manager, Mark, will be manning the pick up!!

Have a great weekend!!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Tuesday Wake Up Call!


Good morning!!

Just your weekly reminder that the market will be closing at 8am, this morning!

Have you loaded up on freshness, yet?

The asparagus? The lettuce varieties! The spring garlic!!

Remember, also, that with this lovely weather, grilling season begins!! And, the market has so many meat options, and Freshwater Farms options!

OH…and the never ending question at the market…is the bacon in, yet? YES!!! It’s back, and it’s ready for ordering!!

Don’t forget that ELM Tree will be leaving on vacation, soon, so stock up on soaps and oils before she takes off! Her oils are amazing for house cleaning, and the scent that you are left with is the best!!! Do you have glass shower doors? Her Lemongrass oil makes them sparkling clean! I love Thieves for all of my wood furnishings, and the Patchouli….well, it’s all I ever wear!!

Baked goods!! The perfect ending to a grilled dinner with meat, asparagus, spring garlic (amazing on the grill) and salads….all, right here!!

Eggs, honey, maple syrup, cheese, milk, mustard, jams, sauces, spices…why not get it fresh, get it local?

Frozen pet treats for those hot days with your best friend? Dog treats?

What about candles in all the spring and summer scents? Treat your body to the luxury of hemp body butter!

AND…if all goes well at my surgeons appointment at the end of the month, I will be back to baking the breads that you all love, in June!!

Thank you for being the best customers!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Every Picture Tells A Story!-An Asparagus Story


I sincerely thought I was so complete
Look how wrong I could be…
(Rod Stewart)

And, why was I not complete?

Because I have not yet had the first of the season asparagus!!

That’s right…it’s now on the market!!!

The first of the season, Harrigan’s Harvest asparagus!! Get excited, and get your orders in because the season is short, and the bundles go quickly!!

Complete yourselves, now…stock up!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam