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!
Hazy Shade Of Winter
Look around…
Leaves are brown…
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter…
(Hazy Shade Of Winter-Simon and Garfunkel)
When I work on these market Weblogs, I am usually on my home computer which is situated looking out my windows to the world. Or, the windows that run along the whole backside of my house, allowing me an amazing view of hills, fields, ponds. Today, the view is hazy…that really blurry hazy shade of winter.
Not quite snowing, not quite raining, not even freezing cold…but a mixture that puts a muted touch to the landscape.
While I am typing to you, this morning, I have my 5th cup of coffee, tunes, and the view. And, in my thoughts, I am thinking what a perfect morning for keeping warm, getting the week organized, and getting your orders placed. It’s the perfect day for staying inside and shopping our little local market of love..
Get it all done before the big Super Bowl frenzy begins, tonight…
My teams didn’t even come close to the Super Bowl, this year, I am not a fan of either team in the game, but I want everyone to have fun, enjoy, and be safe if you will be on the roads.
I am just basking in the excitement of last night’s Kentucky win…
Ok…get your groove on, get those orders in, enjoy the game, and let us take the hassle out of your shopping!!
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam