the Friday Feeding; VOL. 101

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This week-end…continuing the tradition of the once LNHC Open-Doors Open-Studio tour, many Canterbury artisans will be strutting their stuff in their studios this week-end. And for those who do not have a studio open, we continue to feature their work here at the store. Come see what is new and what will be here soon!

A display shelf featuring various handcrafted items including wooden boxes, ceramic mugs with tree designs, decorative items, and a framed autumn landscape photo.
A stack of colorful hand-woven dish towels displayed on a wooden shelf, with a sign indicating they are made by Miriam Lebby from Concord, NH.
Wooden kitchen utensils displayed on a wall, including spoons, spatulas, and brushes, with labeled descriptions.
Display of pumpkins and gourds on wooden crates labeled 'CANterbury COUNTRY STORE' located inside a store.
A woman standing at a counter in a store, holding wooden boxes and next to a vase of colorful flowers.
Close-up of a baseball cap with a leather patch featuring the text 'CANTERBURY COUNTRY STORE' and a tag indicating it is a Richardson Original 112 Trucker cap.

The value of tradition.

“Tradition is a belief, custom or practice passed down from one generation to another within a group or family”.

When things seem shaky, going back to what once was issues a little comfort. It’s familiar. It’s settling. And old becomes new again. [And oh how those Tik-Tok-ers try to create new “trends” with old].

Our store is old (although it’s new) and we are old (although we are new to the store). Regardless of age, it’s been our mission from the beginning to embrace the traditions of our community at large and the long standing history of our foot print here in this town and in this state.

This week…

Audrey from the Danbury Country Store came for a visit as we had visited their store a couple weeks back. She grew up in that store and learned to ride her trike in the upstairs ballroom. She and her brother revived the tradition. We agreed to stick together as storekeepers.

We lured Lorrie Carey of Marshall’s flowers back out of retirement so we now have her flowers again! And she brought us one of the original flower buckets her grandfather used 68 years ago for his flowers. She remembers as a girl being tasked with soldering up the leaks in the buckets. She has brought flowers to the Canterbury Country Store for over 25 years…continuing the tradition.

A woman stands next to the open trunk of a blue SUV filled with flower bouquets in brown wrapping, with a large gray bucket in front.
A colorful bouquet of flowers wrapped in paper, featuring yellow, pink, and purple blooms, displayed in a rustic pot.

Wrapping up this week was one more tradition that Jane started 40 years ago then Dave joined in then Canterbury friends joined in and now the store is host. The Pumpkin Carving contest.

Three individuals on a porch, reviewing pumpkin carving entries. Decorative fall foliage hangs above, with carved pumpkins on the railing and in front.
Judging the entries.
A child in a colorful costume interacts with a large, glowing jack-o'-lantern outside a store, surrounded by autumn decorations.
checking them out
Three people celebrate Halloween outdoors, with one dressed in a ghost mask and robe, a child in a blue jacket holding a pumpkin bucket, and a woman in a stylish witch costume with a blue hat.
wining contestants

How to move a 425lb. Jack-0-lantern

Three people using a tractor to lift a large pumpkin onto a truck bed outdoors, with trees and buildings in the background.
A person loading a large pumpkin onto a truck using a tractor at the Canterbury Country Store.
A large pumpkin being transported on a flatbed near the Canterbury Country Store, showcasing the store's exterior decoration with autumn elements.
Three individuals carefully carving a large pumpkin on a wooden pallet, surrounded by autumn decorations and smaller pumpkins in the background.
Two men carving a large pumpkin in front of a storefront, with smaller pumpkins and decorative plants visible in the background.
A person kneels next to a large carved pumpkin with a smiling face, set against a backdrop of a country store decorated for fall.
Mike Bertalone of giant pumpkin growing and carving fame

Its been a fun week and the upcoming holidays will be bringing even more cheer. We hope you can settle in and come see us at the store for warm hugs and the comfort of tradition.

A welcoming storefront of the Canterbury Country Store, featuring seasonal decorations and a cozy vibe.

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Try this at home…

Autumn Spiced Snack mix

A bowl filled with a mix of raw nuts and seeds, including cashews, pecans, and pumpkin seeds, with a wooden spoon resting inside.

Toss together, the following, mixing well to coat:
3 cups mixed raw (not toasted) nuts and large seeds. Here I used cashews, pecans and pumpkin seeds.

  • 1/4 cup sunflower oil (Try SunFox Farm’s oil that we sell)
  • 1/2 tsp Hickory liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp Maldon Sea Salt flakes (we sell these)
  • 1/8 tsp ground cayenne red pepper; optional
A green bowl filled with a mix of raw nuts and seeds, including cashews, pecans, and pumpkin seeds.
A close-up view of a mixed nut and seed snack blend, including cashews, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and spices, in a metal bowl.
A mixture of raw nuts and seeds, including cashews, pecans, and pumpkin seeds, spread out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Spread out on a baking sheet and place in preheated 350’ oven. After 5 minutes carefully toss the nuts with a spatula and bake for 5 more minutes. Let cool then serve.

Bowl by Andy Hampton and spoon by Dan Dustin from our personal collection. See more of their work at the store!

Have a great week-end,

Jane and Dave

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