the Friday Feeding; VOL. 110

As Dave and I wind down our final weeks here at the Canterbury Country Store, we are reflecting on our process.  The process of creating the store/community concept and the process of physically making those ideas happen. We are Makers at heart with creative spirits that play out again and again in different mediums andContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 110”

the Friday Feeding; VOL. 109

There is a lot been said lately about what Local truly is. Measured in years, measured by distance, measured through family ties. In any way it is calculated, local seems to be what we all long for. Because Local has weight and has meaning, as though by shopping it or eating it or living itContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 109”

final show; Winter in Bloom

Come celebrate the years of joyful art shows that the store has mounted with this final colorful showing of Winter in Bloom artwork featuring the work of Lauren Prospere! The Artist’s Reception will be on Friday night January 9 from 5-6ish PM with Dave’s pizzas, fancy foods and celebratory beverages.. Come honor Lauren and allContinue reading “final show; Winter in Bloom”

the Friday Feeding; VOL. 80

Despite the dark skies and rain, it’s been a good week at the store.  The vivid colors of our art show lifted everyones spirits and the new tasty grocery items stimulated our taste buds.  A few comments: “This art show is what I needed today”. “I bought a couple [new cheeses] on Saturday and OMG,Continue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 80”

the Friday Feeding; VOL. 78

It’s been a busy week at the store!  We mounted the newest art show, have had many visitors from out of state and have been staging for this new season of outdoor living, cooking, and entertaining. Today and tomorrow Dave and I, plus the store’s manager Sue and her husband Dale, are attending a ProvisionsContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 78”

the Friday Feeding; VOL. 73

It’s the chatter about town right now; how high are YOUR daffodils?  Yes, we had a snow this week that covered ’em up but their little heads are still poking out.  And coming to us today are some new goodies to whet your appetite, including a daffodil-yellow cheese infused with saffron…hand-made from raw milk. StopContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 73”

the Friday Feeding; VOL. 62

Brrr! It’s cold out there!  Come in for some warm food and remember that we will be closed for 4 Sundays in a row starting January 19. It seems that you have enjoyed having fresh prepared food in our country store especially now in this chilly weather. Soups, chilis, baked beans, pot pies, pizzas, macContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 62”

the Friday Feeding; VOL. 56

Thankful.  And that we are. For the luxury of good food and the means to make it available.  For a community to enjoy it with and the ability to eat.  For the incredible people we work with and their hands that serve you. Thankful. We know this isn’t the case for everyone.  Your store keepersContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 56”