Every week there's something new happening or appearing at Local Roots -- have you stopped by lately?
--This Saturday from 9 AM to noon Martha's Farm will offer samples of their new smoked chicken as well as demonstrate cheese pressers and other handmade tools from their farm.
--Congratulations to Marion and Joseph Yoder on the birth of their son, Cedric! Marion is now back to baking bagels but they are only available online for the time being. This is a good time to start using the online order system if you haven't already!
--Stutzman Farms is offering a special deal on their products: a 5% discount this summer on everything except rice flour. That includes their organic wheat, spelt, and oats (whole or flour); puffed grains; granola; snack bars; and more. Try something new!
--On Monday, June 21 from noon to 6 PM, we'll have a special delivery of raspberries and blueberries. These berries are so fresh, sweet, and delicious, they won't last! Reserve yours by contacting Jessica Eikleberry, Market Manager, at 330-263-5336.
--Local Roots will begin to hold "Artisan Days" at the market on the 4th Saturday of the month. Local artisans and crafters may set up a table (no fee for members) or offer their products through the online order system. All items must be original and hand-made, and space must be reserved in advance. If you are interested in participating, contact Jessica.
See you at the market!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Berry Delicious!
Now that June is here, it's strawberry season, and our Local Roots producers have been bringing in sweet and juicy berries for you to enjoy!
But guess what? This weekend we will even have fresh red raspberries in the market, due to an early crop. If you can't wait for the heart of raspberry season, stop by and pick up a pint!
Come to Local Roots on Saturday to enjoy breakfast from 9 AM to noon with Dawn McLaughlin of In the Garden, who will be cooking up some of her savory sausage along with other Local Roots products. And stick around for the music provided by Susan English -- it will bring a smile to your face!
If you're a fan of the Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market, be sure to stop by Local Roots after your visit to the outdoor market -- we'll keep the coffee pot full for you!
But guess what? This weekend we will even have fresh red raspberries in the market, due to an early crop. If you can't wait for the heart of raspberry season, stop by and pick up a pint!
Come to Local Roots on Saturday to enjoy breakfast from 9 AM to noon with Dawn McLaughlin of In the Garden, who will be cooking up some of her savory sausage along with other Local Roots products. And stick around for the music provided by Susan English -- it will bring a smile to your face!
If you're a fan of the Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market, be sure to stop by Local Roots after your visit to the outdoor market -- we'll keep the coffee pot full for you!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
June Newsletter is Out
The June newsletter, The Roots Cellar, is now available online (PDF format). As always, we have lots of interesting articles, news about what's coming this month, and a tasty recipe to help you use seasonal produce in a new way.
The OARDC Farmers' Market opens today (3-6 PM), and the Downtown Farmers' Market in Wooster opens this coming Saturday (8 AM to noon). Many of our Local Roots producers will also be selling at these markets, so be sure to stop and say hello.
Don't forget to visit Local Roots as well! We're now open on Thursdays from noon to 7 PM as well as Fridays (noon to 7 PM) and Saturdays (9 AM to 3 PM), so stop in and pick up some great local food!
Summer is almost here!
The OARDC Farmers' Market opens today (3-6 PM), and the Downtown Farmers' Market in Wooster opens this coming Saturday (8 AM to noon). Many of our Local Roots producers will also be selling at these markets, so be sure to stop and say hello.
Don't forget to visit Local Roots as well! We're now open on Thursdays from noon to 7 PM as well as Fridays (noon to 7 PM) and Saturdays (9 AM to 3 PM), so stop in and pick up some great local food!
Summer is almost here!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Kick Off Your Summer With Local Roots!
The Memorial Day weekend -- the unofficial start to summer -- is finally here, and at Local Roots, we've got plans to make the holiday weekend memorable!
First, the market is now open a third day! Starting this week, Local Roots will be open Thursdays from noon to 7 PM, making our market schedule a solid three days (also Fridays noon-7 PM and Saturdays 9 AM to 3 PM). As the growing season really kicks in, our producers will be bringing in more and more good, fresh, delicious food for you to enjoy.
And if you're heading out for a holiday picnic or family gathering this weekend, stop in at Local Roots for the freshest produce, the tastiest burgers (beef or chicken) or links (lamb brats, sausages, and more), wholesome breads, and sweet treats.
Felting With Tara returns Friday 5-7 PM and Saturday all day. Learn to make your own colorful felt creations! This is a fun activity for children and adults alike -- try it!
New at the market:
--Sherry's Classic Cuisine offers peanut, almond, and cashew butters as well as granolas and brown rice energy bars.
--Looking for flowers, herbs, or vegetables for the garden? Several producers have potted seedlings available at the market; come in and find the right one for your corner of the yard!
Members, don't forget to try ordering online: it's easy, fast, and gets you a sneak preview of what will be available each week. Need help? Stop by the market for a quick demo or handout.
Hope to see you at the market!
First, the market is now open a third day! Starting this week, Local Roots will be open Thursdays from noon to 7 PM, making our market schedule a solid three days (also Fridays noon-7 PM and Saturdays 9 AM to 3 PM). As the growing season really kicks in, our producers will be bringing in more and more good, fresh, delicious food for you to enjoy.
And if you're heading out for a holiday picnic or family gathering this weekend, stop in at Local Roots for the freshest produce, the tastiest burgers (beef or chicken) or links (lamb brats, sausages, and more), wholesome breads, and sweet treats.
Felting With Tara returns Friday 5-7 PM and Saturday all day. Learn to make your own colorful felt creations! This is a fun activity for children and adults alike -- try it!
New at the market:
--Sherry's Classic Cuisine offers peanut, almond, and cashew butters as well as granolas and brown rice energy bars.
--Looking for flowers, herbs, or vegetables for the garden? Several producers have potted seedlings available at the market; come in and find the right one for your corner of the yard!
Members, don't forget to try ordering online: it's easy, fast, and gets you a sneak preview of what will be available each week. Need help? Stop by the market for a quick demo or handout.
Hope to see you at the market!
Monday, May 17, 2010
What a GRAND Opening!
Thank you to everyone who helped to make the Grand Opening such an amazing success! We had crowds of customers all day long, many of whom were new to the store, and the excitement and enthusiasm stayed at a high level all day long.
We hit a new sales record for the weekend -- almost $11,500 gross sales! We topped our previous record by noon on Saturday and just kept going from there. Several producers completely sold out of their products, and many shoppers were seen heading home with full bags and baskets.
If you missed the event, you can read more about it -- and enjoy photos from the day -- in board secretary Jennifer McMullen's write-up at The Ethicurean. We hope to have more photos from other people to add to the blog and to the June newsletter, so if you have some you'd like to share, please send them to news [AT] localrootswooster [DOT] com.
Thanks to everyone who helped prepare for the market, who brought wonderful products to sell, who volunteered to help on market day, who shared delicious food samples, who provided music, who entertained children and other customers -- and who came and graced the market with their presence.
Thank YOU! Without YOU, Local Roots would not grow as strong as it has.
This IS what a community can do together!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Grand Opening May 15!
It's been a year since we announced the plans to develop Local Roots into a year-round local foods market -- look how far we've come! As our way of expressing our joy and appreciation for the support of the community in cultivating Local Roots, we invite you to our Grand Opening celebration this Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM.
While we think that every day is a celebration -- of good, fresh, local food -- at the market, we have special events planned throughout the day Saturday:
Cooking Demonstrations
9-11 AM: Breakfast sandwiches by Dawn McLaughlin (In the Garden), featuring her sausage
11 AM-1 PM: Cream of Local Roots soup by Mary Crabtree, featuring what's in season
1-3 PM: Snack on pita pizzas from Jennifer McMullen (The Grain Maker), featuring seasonal produce
Music
Sit back, sip your locally roasted coffee or fresh iced herbal tea, and enjoy the musical offerings from our talented producer members: Marcus Ladrach, Michele Ward, and more!
Kids
Saturday morning will be a special time for the children, with balloons from Dave Lohnes and a separate children's activity area. They'll have plenty of fun while you shop!
All Day
--Meet the producers and sample delicious food
--Enjoy fun and colorful arts and crafts from local artisans
--Plant your own "herb bowl" planter with master gardener Susan Sivey
--Visit with the Wayne County Sustainable Energy Network, check out the SEN Solar Trailer, and find out more about their projects around the county
--Seedling and plant sale by local producers; get your garden started at Local Roots!
--Prizes
--and MORE!
So don't forget -- stop by Local Roots this Saturday to shop, and enjoy the celebration!
While we think that every day is a celebration -- of good, fresh, local food -- at the market, we have special events planned throughout the day Saturday:
Cooking Demonstrations
9-11 AM: Breakfast sandwiches by Dawn McLaughlin (In the Garden), featuring her sausage
11 AM-1 PM: Cream of Local Roots soup by Mary Crabtree, featuring what's in season
1-3 PM: Snack on pita pizzas from Jennifer McMullen (The Grain Maker), featuring seasonal produce
Music
Sit back, sip your locally roasted coffee or fresh iced herbal tea, and enjoy the musical offerings from our talented producer members: Marcus Ladrach, Michele Ward, and more!
Kids
Saturday morning will be a special time for the children, with balloons from Dave Lohnes and a separate children's activity area. They'll have plenty of fun while you shop!
All Day
--Meet the producers and sample delicious food
--Enjoy fun and colorful arts and crafts from local artisans
--Plant your own "herb bowl" planter with master gardener Susan Sivey
--Visit with the Wayne County Sustainable Energy Network, check out the SEN Solar Trailer, and find out more about their projects around the county
--Seedling and plant sale by local producers; get your garden started at Local Roots!
--Prizes
--and MORE!
So don't forget -- stop by Local Roots this Saturday to shop, and enjoy the celebration!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
May Day at the Market
Welcome May and the ever-improving spring weather this weekend at Local Roots! More fresh produce is coming in every week, the freezers are full of good local meat, and you can find more than enough to make a good meal at the market. Stop in and find out what's new this week -- Friday from noon to 7 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM.
What's Cooking?
From 9 to 11 AM on Saturday, Jennifer McMullen (The Grain Maker) will make breakfast pita pizzas with good local eggs, a variety of cheeses from Lucky Penny Creamery and Blue Jacket Dairy, and fresh greens from selected producers, as well as her homemade whole wheat pita breads. If you're looking for ideas to liven up your mornings, stop by to taste something new.
Fun With Felting
Tara Herberger is back this week with her Fun Felting Sessions on Friday from 5 to 7 PM and Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM. This week, learn how to make a Garden Bug Mug Rug! Cost is only $5 as always.
Board Meeting May 5
The May meeting of the Wooster Local Foods Cooperative, Inc., board of directors will take place Wednesday, May 5 at 7 PM in the market. The meeting is open to all Local Roots members.
What's Cooking?
From 9 to 11 AM on Saturday, Jennifer McMullen (The Grain Maker) will make breakfast pita pizzas with good local eggs, a variety of cheeses from Lucky Penny Creamery and Blue Jacket Dairy, and fresh greens from selected producers, as well as her homemade whole wheat pita breads. If you're looking for ideas to liven up your mornings, stop by to taste something new.
Fun With Felting
Tara Herberger is back this week with her Fun Felting Sessions on Friday from 5 to 7 PM and Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM. This week, learn how to make a Garden Bug Mug Rug! Cost is only $5 as always.
Board Meeting May 5
The May meeting of the Wooster Local Foods Cooperative, Inc., board of directors will take place Wednesday, May 5 at 7 PM in the market. The meeting is open to all Local Roots members.
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