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!
Bittersweet Symphony
‘Cause it’s a bittersweet symphony, this life…(Bittersweet Symphony-The Verve via The Rolling Stones (bloody legal battle)
Still in my music love fest of my 90s music obsession. Yesterday, I found myself humming and singing this song, over and over, as it just seemed to fit the day, the time of the season, my mood.
We are in a holiday weekend. The holiday weekend that marks the passing of summer. Also known to me as the saddest holiday around. I am a girl of the summer. Summer is where the fun is, summer is where the sun is, summer has signified freedom and carefree days for as long as I can remember in my life.
In my Cosmic world, it begins to mark the end of my market season out in the physical farmers markets. The sun begins to shine a bit differently, the shadows begin to take on a different look, the leaves begin to look a bit sad as the wayward ones begin to fall to the ground.
The ending to this summer is no different than most of the summers of my years. It’s been an amazing run, Cosmic Charlie exploded all over the place, I celebrated my fifth year in operation, this month, and I show no signs of stopping. But, I am also ready to go back to my normal crazy pace vs. my insane crazy pace. My shop is calling my name down in Springfield, it will soon be time to introduce the Cosmic soups of the season at The Depot Coffeehouse, the season will take on a the beauty of shimmering jewels as the leaves and the sun unite. My friends will all get to see me, again, life will take on the easy pace that fall brings.
So, yes…bittersweet…the hello/goodbye. The anticipation of the next summer. The mental prep for an upcoming winter.
But, the sweetness in all of this is our little local market of love. No matter the season, no matter the weather, no matter the month…we are here for you bringing you the seasonal local goodness that you have come to love, trust and depend on from us.
As your local physical markets all begin to close up for the season, in the next month, remember to just continue your local shopping with us. We are the constant in the ever changing seasons.
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam