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!
Monday Morning Mood
Good morning on this Monday following holiday and holiday weekend!!
That Monday morning mood is sinking in, I am sure, but we are here to help transition you from the haze!!
So much goodness on the market, and, did you see that Champaign Berry added BLACKBERRIES?? My favorite!!! Make sure to take advantage because just like the raspberries, they are only in season for a short time!!
Also, zucchini from JC Growers was added back to the market!!!!
AND, FYI, if you need Cosmic products, you need to order, this week, because I will be off the market, next week!!
Let’s make the Monday mood the BEST mood ever!!! We are here to make you smile!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Happy Fourth Of July!
Wishing all of you a very Happy Fourth Of July!!
And, I am opening the market, early, today, just to get the ball rolling for orders!!
Have a safe and happy weekend, and in your downtime, throw us some love!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Tuesday Wake Up!
Good morning, and, welcome to Tuesday!!
You still have time to get those market orders in before 8am, this morning!!
And, remember…there will be NO market, next week, with the July 4th holiday on Thursday!!
So, if you need product, make sure to take advantage, this week!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Fourth Of July Market Note!!
I should have included this in my earlier weblog, but, next week is the July 4 holiday, which lands on Thursday!!
There will be NO MARKET, next week, so that everyone can have a bit of time off!
So, that means, you will need to get all that you may need, this week, so keep that in mind!!!
I guess I’ve been grooving along in my June cocoon, totally oblivious to how quickly July was approaching!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Hello, Monday Vibes....
Jennifer Juniper, rides a dappled mare
Jennifer Juniper, lilacs in her hair…
(Donovan)
Happy Monday, lovely market customers!
I hope you had an enjoyable weekend even though it was a hot one!! I ventured to Columbus for Picnic With The Pops, Saturday evening, and it actually had a nice breeze, and super pleasant as the sun had already dropped below the buildings by the time the music started.
This summer, I’ve vowed to take it a bit easy, allowing myself to be kind to my face, and let those very last stages of healing take place.
So, and, I am doing a social media cleanse…good for the soul!
In turn, I am enjoying a calm summer with music, books, and going where the wind blows. Quite nice. I’ve put catering on hold until the end of August, but still baking for this market!!
Baking just brings me calmness, and allows my creativity to come out. So, thank you, for you continued love of Cosmic Charlie!
Today’s song implant is courtesy of a book I am reading. So, this song has been swirling around in my head, and thought it would make for a great light tune to kick off the week.
Now, the market!! We have raspberries for maybe this last round so take advantage!! They are sooooo good!!!
And, zucchini has made an appearance!!! So good from JC Growers!! I love making ribbons of it, and then skewering for easy grilling!!
Speaking of summer grilling…the market has so many options from the amazing vendors!!!
Let’s get to ordering all of the fun! You have until 8am, tomorrow, to take advantage!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Have a song filled day…
Here We Go!
Just like that, we are back for more weekly ordering fun!!
And, get your raspberries while you can! This may be their only week!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Pick Up Update!
If you have a market order, this week, all vendors made early drop offs so you can begin coming out, as soon as you like!
I’m happy to get you all loaded up, as early as you would like!
Beat the heat!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Today's Pick Up!
Good morning, lovely market customers!!
Just a quick note to tell you that with the extreme heat, I will be running the market from inside the shop!!
You can pull up, as usual, and I will be watching for you. You don’t have to get out of your cars, just give me a bit more time to get your orders out to you!
Thank you!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Tuesday Wake Up!
But you’ve gotta make your own kind of music
Sing your own special song
Make your own kind of music
Even if nobody else sings along…
(Make Your Own Kind of Music-The Mamas and Papas)
Sending you a song to start the day, all the love vibes, and a reminder that the market will close for weekly orders, in 30 minutes!!
Don’t miss out on all of the loveliness, this week!! It’s going to be a hot one but you don’t even have to leave your car!! We will be right out to load you up on the local goodness!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Red Raspberries Are Here!!
Yes, you heard it, correctly!!
Champaign Berry Farm has added their fresh red raspberries!!
Get your orders in, along with all of the local amazing products on the market!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam