WARMER WELCOME FOR THE FARMERS MARKET
PEOPLE PACKED THE MARKET
Saturday’s Edenton farmers market was a samplers delight.
Edenton Farmers Market President Mary Wolf is a culinary sourcer constantly searching for new products to introduce to the community. One of the most popular new additions to the market is prepared foods to go in the refrigerated cases inside the market.
Recently, the Inner Banks Inn has expanded its culinary reach and is now offering prepared meals to go at the market. Take note, they sell out quickly.
The take away provisions are partly due to the creativity of new Inner Banjks Chef Amanda Adams.
Adams joined the Inn as Executive Chef in August of 2025 to orchestrate the culinary adventure The Table offers guests and locals on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Adams, is from Macon, Georgia and has continually heightened her culinary abilities working in high end kitchens in Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, West Virginia and Kentucky.
Her past travels have added to her palate’s portfolio and she reguarly shares those flavors with guests. She is now offering those flavors at the market.
“You know, we do things like shepherd's pie, chili. I like to go down the vegan route because there's not many vegan options around here,” Amanda added.“People going to the farmer's market are looking for fresh produce, fresh fruit, fresh meats so I really like to incorporate that farm to table. Containers can feed up to four people. We are also doing braised short ribs. We will have sampling each Saturday at the market so that guests can try some of our items.”
Aside from The Table, there are other selections of prepared foods from area artisans.
Edentonians and market goers are fortunate to still have locally fresh lettuce available on Saturday’s along with tastefully prepared foods to go. Let's not forget the terrific baked goods available at the market every Saturday.
LET THE NEW YEAR BEGIN
THANK YOU FARMERS MARKET VENDORS & VOLUNTEERS
Well, that was some break, right? Everything slowed down in town for almost a week. Vonna O'Neil said it best the other day while the Cupola House Holiday Christmas Tree Garden was being dismantled. "If you want to take a break in winter, you need to leave town," was Vonna's take on slow- down- January, in Edenton. Coincidently the events began to flow into my email box as soon as the New Year was upon us. Activities have arrived.
Throughout the month there are a few choices to keep busy.
For mom's and the little ones the Shepard-Pruden Library offers Playgroup meetings on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. through the Chowan/Perquimans Smart Start Partnership.
Smart Start is a public/private early childhood initiative to help all North Carolina children enter school healthy and ready to succeed. Smart Start services are targeted for children 0-5 years and their families; the goal is to make sure child care is of high quality and affordable. Smart Start also strives to make child care accessible to those who need it. Providing referrals to child care centers or homes are also included in Smart Start activities.
The Playgroups will be meeting at the Perquimans County Library in January and in February will return to Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library.
If you feel as though you may have dropped a stitch or two during 2025, 2026 offers a chance to regain your crochet skills as beginners crochet with the Chowan Senior Center Stitchers will be held January 10 and again on January 24 from 10:30 – 12:00 p.m. on both dates. Attendees are required to bring their own yarn and hooks.
Oh, shucks, the long awaited yearly Steamers Oyster Roast is still a month away. The event takes place on February 7, and although still a month away, tickets may be purchased at the Steamers office or from a board member.
If a farm stand business is in your future, you may want to take advantage to the NC Extension Cooperative's Highway Harvest, Your Guide to Roadside Success. The classes run through January and February.
The Charlie Creighton Memorial Poker Tournament takes place on February 24. Tickets are limited to 100 so act fast. Net proceeds are going to be split fifty-fifty with the Chowan Hospital Foundation. Tickets are $125.00. The event is being held at Bulteridge Farm. Dinner at 6:00. The game beings at 7:00.
The Edenton Farmers Market has gone through an upgrade in 2025 thanks to Market President Mary Wolfe and her team of dedicated volunteers and vendors. The new pavilions raise the market's presence to a new level. The market has become a place of community where friends meet and greet over fresh produce, flowers, artisan products and crafts. Edenton residents and area visitors are fortunate, Edenton Farmers Market is open year round on Saturday. The Wednesday Farmers Market begins in the spring, which does not seem that far off.
Enjoy the New Year...
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