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!
So Long Sweet Summer
So long sweet slumber
I fell into you, now you’re gracefully falling away…
(Age Six Racer-Dashboard Confessional)
Well, happy Sunday, happy last day of this lovely summer.
Can you believe we are here? Already?
But, the market still has so very much in store for you with late season produce, and all of the other lovely local, year round products!!
Did you see that The Great White Pumpkin added two different bulk quantities of canning tomatoes??
And, the Oberly Brothers potatoes are the BEST!!
Did you also see the different gourds, and the beautiful green pumpkins from him, as well???
Also, quick note…I spent the past few days trying to clean up listings on the market, and if you are looking for my Cosmic products, I have put them all into one category, Cosmic Charlie Baking and Bread! My soups are all under, Cosmic Soups!
On this lovely, slow Sunday morning, let’s all grab a bit of time to get your orders in…
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
A Whole Lot Of Local Love!
Thank you, to all customers, and vendors, for another great market!!
It was so fun, as always, to chat with each of you, today, as you picked up your weekly orders!!
I am opening up the market, early, this evening, since you all came so early to grab all of your local love!!
Go ahead…the market is open, once again, for your weekly ordering pleasure!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Thursday Reminder!
Just a reminder that if you placed an order, this week, tonight is your pick up!
If you arranged for a Friday or Saturday pick up, we will see you then!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Tuesday Wake Up!
Good morning, hello, hi…
It’s 7am, and the market will close for weekly orders at 8am!
Are you ready? Did you make your lists? You still have an hour to make your local love list, and place your order!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Monday Love Note
Good morning!
Just a quick reminder, on your very busy Monday morning, that the market is open, and ready for your weekly market orders.
You have until tomorrow, at 8am, to get your thoughts together, and throw us all the work, to bring you the best in your local goods…
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Up On Cyprus Avenue
And the leaves fall one by one by one by one…
Call the autumn time a fool…
(Van Morrison)
Just a little song to get you through your evening, as I have a glass of wine, listen to the soothing sounds of Van Morrison, and open up the market for another week.
Also, your market manager is back with breads, rolls, focaccia, hippie cookies, flour power biscuits, and soups!! So happy to be back from my summer of healing, and just being in the moment…
The market is open, and ready for your weekly orders!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Tuesday Alarm Clock!
Good morning! You still have one hour to get your weekly market orders placed!!
The best way to shop local!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Happy Monday Morning!!
Just a quick reminder that you have until tomorrow at 8am, to get those orders in!!
We still have local, seasonal goodness available on the market, but it won’t last much longer!!
AND, Champaign Berry Farm is back from vacation, and have added their jams back on, along with a few red raspberries!!
Go, get your local groove on!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
The Market Is Now Open!
It’s Thursday evening, and the market is reopened for weekly ordering!!
Come and get your local love!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Thursday Pick Up!
Hello! Just a reminder that if you placed an order, this week, you may begin your pick up, today, at 3pm-5:30pm!
If you need a Friday or Saturday pick up, please let me know!
Thank you, so very much!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam