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If you're one of the quick ones to sign up for Nancy Falster's upcoming Mozzarella Cheese class at Falster Farm, you'll learn a fun and easy way to make this Italian favorite.  I say "quick" because Nancy holds classes in her kitchen, so space is limited, so get on the list early to save your place.

You'll get to eat what is made (she'll be serving Queso Blanco with the Mozzarella) and take home the recipe.

These classes are great fun when you bring a friend.  If you get someone to sign up with you, you'll be entered in a drawing for a free gift. Can't beat that. These classes always bring rave reviews from those who attend. Men and women alike enjoy learning how to make something new. . . and then sampling!

By the way, she'll have eggs from their pampered chickens for sale, as well as books on health and nutrition.

Saturday, July 10 starting at 10:30 am.
$20 for advance reservations; $30 at the door

Falster Farm
2112 CR 4778
903-629-3034

Directions from Winnsboro:
South on Hwy 37 6.5 miles
Left at CR 4750, up the hill to CR 4760
Go South on CR4760 1.3 miles to CR 4778
Go due South on CR 4778 and look for the white pipe fence


Chef Nancy pouring the curds and stretching the mozzarella.


Follow- up:

After the class, Chef Nancy sent me this comment from a class participant.

I just attended a mozzarella cheese making class at Falster Farms which was worth every penny for the registration. Not only did I learn how to make fresh mozzarella cheese but I also got an yummy nutrient dense meal and loads of information on preparing nutrient dense foods for my family. I highly recommend this Chef Nancy class!

J.M. from McKinney, TX

The Farmers' Market is really picking up steam as people come to buy and sell.  But it's also getting very steamy as the summer progresses.

The new opening time is  8 am on Saturday mornings.  The vendors will likely be sold out and gone by 11:00-11:30 at the latest.

Right now you can get fresh produce, dairy products, jams/jellies and more.

Can I tempt you?  Sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe, purple hull peas, squash, bell peppers, onions, blueberries and blackberries are currently in season. 

The Jack Cross Pavilion at City Park provides plenty of shade, so come on over.

Check out the Winnsboro Farmer's Market site.

There are so many good reasons why it's great to live in a small town.  And the 4th of July is one of them.

The Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Fireworks in the Park on Saturday, July 3, 2010. The day-long event will include live music, traditional hot dogs and soft drinks. . . and all around family fun. Bring your lawn chairs.

A fireworks display will take place around dusk as the finale to the day.

For information, call the Chamber at 903-342-3666.

This past weekend, the Winnsboro Merchants Shopping Cart Drill Team performed for the new Community Food Pantry located at "The Rock" building on Broadway.  Christine Entwistle, a VISTA Volunteer, reports that severla hundred dollars worth of food was contributed - some at the performances on Friday, as well as donations that were dropped off at Art & Espresso.  In addition, $80 in cash was raised. 

Plus, the Drill Team was in top form, including Mayor Carolyn Jones who joined the team this month.  The precision shopping cart performance and the food drive was part of the 3rd Friday/CRAZY DAZE weekend.

Below left photo: Merchants Shopping Cart Drill Team
Below right photo: Mayor Carolyn Jones

Tinney Chapel is at it again.  And by "it" I mean whipping up some good Southern food and opening their doors to anyone who'd enjoy a great meal and terrific music.  We were at Tinney Chapel for the Easter Sunrise Service and breakfast and I can say without reservation, these folks know how to cook and entertain with country charm.

Here's your official invitation for tomorrow's event. . .

An old-fashioned iron kettle fish fry fundraiser is the centerpiece event in an evening of fun and fellowship

5:00 pm & 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 19,
at the Family Life Center of  
Tinney Chapel United Methodist Church
two miles south of Winnsboro on FM 312,
then east one-quarter mile on CR 4620.

The Pleasant Mountain Boys Southern Gospel Band, of Mt. Pleasant, TX, will provide entertainment. Check them out at: www.pleasantmountainboys.com

“Delta catfish with all the trimmings: fries, cole slaw, hush puppies, iced tea and a choice of homemade desserts is our menu,” says event chairman Bob Deitering. “The chief cook is Bobby Thompson, and desserts will be provided by the Ladies
Group, and other volunteers, of Tinney Chapel UMC.

“The public is invited, and donations or love offerings will be gratefully accepted toward Tinney Chapel’s broad range of ministries,” explains Deitering.

Y'all come!

I dropped by Beauweevils today and discovered their all-natural handmade candles are made locally by Home Glow Candles.  The store's promotion is 50% off on the candles you'll find on the CRAZY DAZE display inside the front door.  Hurry in to get yours!

The candles are made with a soy/vegetable blend.  With lead-free wicks, the candles emit no toxins, are biodegradable and water soluble.  Plus, they burn cooler and slower than paraffin candles.  The graceful glass jars that contain the candles have a simple elegance that complements any decor.

These handmade beauties release scent from the first time you light them until the last flicker.

American farmers produce the renewable agricultural products used in the candles.

This is just one of the many surprises you'll discover when you come downtown for CRAZY DAZE this weekend. 

Hello.

My name is City Kitty and I am brand new here.  I was borned just a few weeks ago.  When Mommy took us for a walk, I got lost.  I could not find my Mommy or sisters or bruvers anywhere.

I was so scared and lonely.   I am not old enuff to be away from my Mommy yet.

Whal I was trying to find my fambly, I wandered into the middle of a street and got so afraid I could not move.

Then a nice man in a Winnsboro city truck stopped right where I was, got out and picked me up.  I found out his name was Mr. Mark and I was so glad he found me.

Miss Nina and all the ladies at City Hall were real nice to me.  Miss Nina took me home wif her becuuuz she loves cats.  But the City Hall ladies asked if I could come back and stay wif them.

So now my home is City Hall.  When I came back they decided to call me City Kitty.  I like that name.

There are fun places to play and hide here.  I have lots of toys like pencils and staplers and paper.  And sometimes feet.

I spend a lot of time with Miss Vickie in her office.  Sometimes I excape and run into the City Council room.  OOoo. There are lots of hiding places there.

I'm not bery good at typing yet and I am still a little cat so I don know how to spell real good ether.

Miss Vickie does not know I saw how she turns on her compooter.  When everyone goes home sometime I can type a note to you so you know what is going on here.

I think I like Winnsboro bery much.  People are nice and kind here, even to litl kittens who get lost.

Will you be my frend?

Your new frend,

City Kitty

Late breaking news music fans.

Stan Narramore will be performing at Brewbaker's Pub
on Friday, June 18, 2010 from 7 pm - 10 pm.

Stan has a great style with his classic rock and country repertoire.

Brewbaker’s Restaurant & Pub
210 N Main Street, Winnsboro, TX  
903-342-6119
www.brewbakerspub.com

By now you've probably heard all about the Winnsboro Merchants Shopping Cart Drill Team, which had its debut last month during 3rd Friday.

The video of the choreographed routine is still on Art & Espresso's facebook page.

This month the Drill Team will be performing at the Depot, Saturday at 2:00 pm and on Market Street at 5:30 pm.

In addition to having a lot of fun, the Drill Team will be collecting donations for the Winnsboro Community Resource Center/Centralized Food Pantry.  Expect to see them on Main Street gathering the donated food on Friday (not Saturday as previously reported).

According to Gus Gustafson, the Team will walk their loaded carts over to the Resource Center at 115 W. Broadway.

Non-perishable items are needed at the new Food Pantry:

• Canned juice
• Peanut butter/jellies
• Bread items
• Staples
• Mixed veggies
• Newborn baby cereals, etc.

You can bring your donation to either performance or drop it off at Art & Espresso ahead of time.

This is a wonderful way to have fun and help benefit local families.

Have a heart. Help fill a cart.

This is the first CRAZY DAYS event and it is HOT! HOT! HOT! 

Some merchants are selling select products at cost.  Others have some giveaways or other fun surprises.  Winnsboro has a very compact downtown, so it’s easy to stroll from one participating merchant to another.  CRAZY DAZE runs from Thursday-Saturday, June 17-19.

3^rd Friday means there will be artists selling their pieces from their booths outside the historic Depot.  You never know whether there will be paintings, sculpture, jewelry or performance art.  3^rd Friday is on Friday and Saturday.

Some of the merchants have gotten together and created something that is part performance art and part CRAZY DAZE to add some zip to the event.  It’s called the Winnsboro Merchants Shopping Cart Drill Team.  And it’s hilarious fun to watch.  There’s a video on the Art & Espresso facebook page.

Winnsboro Center for the Arts typically ties in with a special art-related event as well.

While the women indulge in a shopping frenzy, the men can relax at Art and Espresso, the coffee shop that’s the social center of downtown.  Or they can settle into the cool of Brewbaker’s Pub where they can watch televised sports.  There are also great Ribs and BBQ at CiboBQ for lunch.  Plan to have dinner at Double C Steakhouse or Cibo Vino Italian Restaurant.

3^rd Friday and CRAZE DAZE is planned as a monthly event year-round.  If you sign up for the free Weekend Planner at the site, you will also receive the monthly mailing that details the CRAZY DAZE offers.