Fresh beans are crisp and delicious, ready for you to buy by the pound(s) from Market - they taste great in stir fry, stew, casseroles or simply as a snack fresh from the garden. Not only are beans tasty, but they are rich in vitamins C and K if you store them properly. Did you know? Produce, such as green beans, lose more than a quarter of their nutrients days after harvesting (our farmers harvest on Fridays) and using the right storage techniques is essential for preserving their health benefits. Starting with the freshest produce will result in the most a delicious end result!
Read MoreWere you outta town last weekend? Or maybe you’ve already used most of your weekend Market haul? Fear Not…Cobblestone is here for your mid-week edible needs whatever the reason for your short supply! The footprint may be smaller but the selection is still abundant! Join us from 4-6p to restock your kitchen with the MOST nutritious food to fill your belly! Still working through Saturday’s supply? That’s okay, swing by for some ICE CREAM to cool off your afternoon.
Read MoreWhen the word “produce” comes up, we often think green. Maybe you picture green beans, zucchini or basil; maybe you throw a carton of berries or a few peaches into your mental market basket - BUT many of us dismiss one of the most delicious items available at the market...mushrooms! If you’ve actively avoided mushrooms based on the spongy, flavorless button mushroom, it’s time to revisit fungi flavors.
Read MoreThe first peppers are poppin’ and ready to pair with summer’s finest - maters, squash, herbs, cukes, peaches and more! Recipes not even required for these seasonal stars that shine as FRESH side salads or grillable savory mains. Weeknight meals with ease never tasted so good! That said, if you prefer some new ideas on how to use old favorites, read on for Heirloom Tomato & Chicken Toss, Air Fryer Zucchini Fries and Southern Peach Cobbler!
Read MoreWe wait all year for the fresh crunchy summer snap of a cucumber snack but sometimes our market day eyes gather more of the green goodies than we manage to have an early week plan for. Instead of scaling back your haul of cukes, try these storage tips to ensure they're optimal all week long for a quick breakfast bite, a mid-day salad or an evening gimlet.
Read MoreKyndra Bell of Dream Kreams will be bringing the most delicious ICE CREAM made right here in Winston-Salem starting THIS WEEK! We are thrilled for this mid-week sweet treat and we promise you will not regret taking 2 - maybe 3 - flavors home with you each week! Permission to load up along with all the other FRESH goods available!
Read MoreFor the remainder of the summer we're going to shift our newsletter to offer you a "focus food" each week complete with storage tips and various recipes to keep things interesting as the abundance of summer crops flood in...and in...and in! First up: Zucchini + Squash When your market haul is almost entirely zucchini and summer squash, you don't want to risk losing it — learn how to store zucchini the right way so that they don't go mushy on you before their time.
Read MoreForget to pick something up last weekend? Need to shop early for holiday weekend travel? Our mid-week Market has you covered with ALL the P’s - produce, pickles, proteins, peaches, pastries - and so much more! Swing by from 4-6p at 1001 S. Marshall Street for a mid-week restock or pre-game shopping!
Read MoreSummer Solstice has come and gone and with it the longest day of the year has passed. The reprieve from heat and humidity today may be deceiving but rest assured, although we are coming up on the final weekend of June, there are still plenty of summer days ahead! That means there are also PLENTY of opportunities to share a light, farm fresh meal al fresco with friends or family! On our staff menu this week is FRESH FISH!
Read MoreCome shop with us Wednesdays to pick up all your mid-week, local groceries. Get inspired for dinner with what is in season, FRESH for you. Loads of delicious goods coming on for us to whip up roasted veggies, create cheeseboards, turn up the grill, bake up delicious fruit desserts or throw together beautiful salads. Our favorite meals are created with foods provided by our local farmers and makers, and, of course, shared with loved ones. Click through for recipes featuring Panzanella and Sautéed Cabbage!
Read More