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!
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Someday, everything is gonna be smooth like a rhapsody
When I paint my masterpiece…
(Bob Dylan, The Band)
Just a Sunday morning dose of love, talking about the other beauty of the market, aside from all of the beautiful food to nurture your body.
I believe that nurturing your soul, with the beauty around you, is just as important as feeding your body.
Right now, I am enjoying the candles that are offered on the market, which have amazing scent to them, are long lasting, and such an array of fragrances to choose from.
I use, and enjoy the oils from the market. I am sure that you have caught a bit of the lovely patchouli that I wear, when I am greeting you at your cars, but Laura has such amazing oils for you and your home.
And, we have three different vendors with cut flowers, and live plants. All different in their offerings, all bringing beauty to your home and gardens.
We offer beautiful artisan market bags, and there are also cute little bandanas, sewn lovingly for your pets!
I love the artistic side of this market, allowing us all to paint our own masterpieces, to fuel our souls…
Happy Sunday, and thank you for using our market…
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam