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!
Happy Holidays From The Little Market Of Love!!
The holiday season, and the end of a very successful 2015 for the
Champaign Ohio locally Grown Virtual Market, is a wonderful
time for us to remember all of our friends and customers who
support our business ventures, and make our jobs a pleasure
throughout the year. We gratefully thank you for your continued
support of us and this Market.
We wish you and your families a warm and Happy Holiday Season.
May you have a joyful and prosperous New Year!
Your Friends at
The Champaign Ohio Locally Grown Market
Market Manager Assistant Market Managers
Pam Bowshier Mark Runyan Charlene Stapleton
CosmicCharlieBread Oakview Farms-Fresh-Meats Swisher Hill Herbs
Anchor Acres, Bad Seed Mustard Company, Blue Jacket Dairy, Champaign
Berry Farm, Davidson Family Growers, Dialton Farms, Ella Bella Gluten
Free, Elm Tree Essentials, End of the Road Farm, Freshwater Farms of Ohio,
Gaga’s Goodies, Harrigans Harvest, Home Comer Traditions, JC Growers
Chemical Free Produce, Littler Farm, Mad Sweet Heat, Nettle Creek Farm
and Ranch, Oberly Bros, Old Homefarm Candles, Robin’s Nest Granola,
Rocky Ridge Homestead, sobabyjam Company, Star Dancer Creamery,
Stillhaven Gardens, The Depot Coffeehouse, The Berry Patch LLC, Valley
View Woodlands, and Women That Farm
The Countdown Is On!!
You have until 10pm to be a part of this never before seen HUGE market in the history of the little local market of love!!!
There are so many holiday specials, AND, remember…if you don’t order, tonight, you will not be able to order until December 31, 2015!!!
Can you take us higher than we already are? Let’s see who can do it…
A Meat Lover's Holiday!
In addition to the New Year’s Rib Special Gift Set, Oakview Farm Meats also just took $10.00 off their whole hams!!
This market is going to insane numbers!! I am on pins and needles just watching it climb!!
We have until 10pm…what vendor will be next to chime in with a special??
What customer will be next to break another layer of record sales?
Time will tell…We love you more than words can tell!!
Cosmic Pam
Swisher Hill Herbs Charlene
Oakview Mark
Don't Forget Your NYE Celebrations!
Hey…another huge special for your holiday fun!!
Oakview Farm Meats has just posted a Market Special under the Gift Sets!!
A New Year’s Rib Special!!!
20 pounds of assorted types of ribs along with 2 jars of DB Yummers BBQ sauce!!
Happy New Year To You!!! What better way to ring in the fun!!
Go, they don’t have that many of the gift sets…be ready for your entertaining needs!!
Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam
And So It Goes...
The market continues to build, we are now 8.00 away from a HUGE number that I would love to see blown away!!
I think I have been on the verge of tears, all afternoon, just watching these amazing numbers!!
I have chatted with both assistant managers, and we are beyond excited, grateful, and full of love!!
Keep it comin’…..we have until 10pm! I wonder if we will crash through even higher?
We Love You All!
Cosmic Pam
Charlene
Mark
Amy Blanton-Thanks For The Love!
Amy Blanton is the market customer who just helped us shatter our record!!
Thanks to each and every one of you!!
Now, blow my mind with how much higher we can go!!
Cosmic Pam
Givin' It Up For Your Love!
Just an exciting update!!
We are just 50.00 from breaking our highest market, ever!!
The behind the scenes frenzy is amazing, watching the orders flood in!
We also are seeing new customers, local loyalists, returning players!!!! It’s all happening!!
Who will be the customer to send us into the universe with breaking our record??
Keep it coming!
Cosmic Pam
Hey, Now!!!
So…I cannot even tell you how excited I am to announce that this week’s market is breaking all records!!!!
You all are giving us the best Christmas gift, ever!!
You have until 10pm, tonight, to get your orders in…don’t miss out on the holiday frenzy!!
Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam
A Cosmic Christmas!
The girl works at the store, sweet Jane St. Clair…
Was dazzled by her smile while I shopped there..(Jane-Barenaked Ladies)
My Cosmic Christmas special to all little market of love customers is the introduction of my new Cosmic bread…Sweet Jane!!
It’s a vegan, chocolate bread with a organic sugar coated top! And, for this last market of the year, I offer this to you at the special price of $3.00!! I debuted, Sweet Jane, short for, Jane St. Clair, a name in one of my favorite songs, last weekend in the Cosmic shop. Total crazed reviews on how good it was!!
Order a loaf or two or three for your freezer!! Sweet Jane is one sweet deal!
Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam
Have A Very Berry Christmas!
There is nothing more luscious than Champaign Berry Farm Red or Black Raspberry Sauce drizzled on homemade New York Style Cheesecake! Check out the cheesecake recipe on our website at champaaignberryfarm.com – look for recipes under the Harvest tab. The cheesecake recipe originated with our son, Matt, who makes this tasty dessert for every Thanksgiving and Christmas! Another special treat is our Red Raspberry Jalapeno Jam covering a block of cream cheese and served with crackers or tortilla chips. It is a wonderful appetizer or snack. Our jams and sauces also make wonderful stocking stuffers or gifts for the mailperson, paper delivery person, teachers, bosses or co-workers!