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!
Shelter From The Storm
‘Twas in another lifetime, one of toil and blood
When blackness was a virtue the road was full of mud
I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form
“Come in,” she said, "I’ll give you shelter from the storm"
(Bob Dylan)
Well, happy early Saturday, and welcome to what sounds like the big snow storm of the past year. Coming our way. Getting everyone into a state of panic.
But, no panic is needed, here. We’ve got it ALL for you! All that you need for the week!! With no hassle, no need to go out and risk the crowds. The best products, given to you with love, and smiles. Our own shelter, to you, from the storm.
And, we also have seen the addition of a few new items, this week…
Chuck Lippincott brings us his new creamed honey! He also spun his magic with a cinnamon creamed honey! I sampled it, last week, and it is sooooo yum!!!
Oakview Farm Meats has added a couple of meat bundles!! Always perfect for stocking your freezer, no matter what the crazy weather is!
And, we say hello to a new vendor, old friend, supporter of the local scene….Ryan Hostetler!! Ryan also had, St. Ives Winery, out in Cable, with his wife, and they have always been total fans of what’s goin’ down in the market, and around.
He brings to us his own dried spice, in two different levels of heat, from his own, carefully cultivated peppers. He brings with his product, his own sense of humor in the names, and if you know him, you will laugh. He did let me sample some of the product, back during one of Hippie and the Farmer’s Pizza Farm Friday events, and I loved it! So, with a big welcome to another great vendor, we welcome Ryan!!
Also, this week will be the last week to order from the January menu of Cosmic soups, and Hippie and the Farmer frozen pizzas, and dinners! I will launch the February menu on Thursday!
I am also adding a few new Cosmic breads that haven’t been around for quite some time…they are some of my Gypsy Breads, and they were quite popular when I was making my rounds at farmers’ markets, in my early Cosmic days…
Ok! Forget the snow storm, and get your shelter, right here…
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam