GIFT ECONOMY
In the recently released essay “The Serviceberry,” by Robin Wall Kimmerer, she describes an anecdote where an anthropologist on location in a Brazilian rainforest notices a hunter who has brought back a sizeable kill. When the anthropologist asks the hunter how he plans to store the meat, the hunter replies, “Store my meat? I store my meat in the belly of my brother.” The hunter then called for a community feast. We see the power of a gift in this story. To give a gift is to make your community more resilient. In the hunter’s case, he is caching life force in his extended family, to help in the process of survival. May we all walk through the festive dark days of winter with a firm eye on the significance of gifting, and take heed of Kimmerer’s other choice words, “All Flourishing is Mutual.” Come flourish with us!
IT’S GIVING “CORNER”
We have various handy methods to give gifts at the Corner. The first way to give a gift is via a CCF gift card! Available online digitally or purchase in-store. Another way is to load up a cedar gift box (made locally by Paloma Fine Woodworking) with all of your beloved’s favorite items. And if you’re looking to really layer on the and arts and craftiness? Look no further than our bandanas, featuring the hand drawn flora and fauna of local artist Kira Mardikes! We also have two styles of totes that are CCF branded that make for a lovely vessel for sundry delights or colorful African baskets. Don’t forget to throw in a few iconic “Euro” stickers, a badge of Chimacum pride if e’er there was one.
ROSEMARY, HEAVEN RESTORES YOU IN LIFE
Just in time for the holidays, the Corner Kitchen team have revived the large Round Rosemary Shortbread Wheels. The same classic recipe is now available in its large format, “LP” version. This is the perfect dessert piece to take to a work party or holiday gathering, and will be a hit with everyone involved.
NUTS ABOUT YOU
Get your squirrel on with some fresh nuts on the Produce Porch. We have walnuts-in-shell and hazelnuts (aka filberts) as well, which are a northwest delight. Did you know that 99% of all US-grown hazelnuts come from the Willamette Valley in Oregon? Homemade hazelnut butter would make a very special holiday treat. And nothing would occupy Grandpa better than a bowl full of walnuts and a metal nutcracker.
CASE DEALS
With the advent of citrus season, we have a great small-case deal going with satsuma and/or clementine mandarins. 5lb cases are going for $13.99, which saves you $2 per pound compared to the normal shelf price. Load up with sumptuous, refreshing snacks for your whole week!
We also have a good stock of juicing apples for sale by the case. Great for feeding animals, making cider, or pie!
Tonnemaker
Ruby jonathan
Jonagold
Crimson Delight
Fuji
Evercrisp
Braeburn
Cosmic Crisp
Ludacrisp
Pink Lady
Ambrosia
Candycrisp
Hyperlocal farms
Boskoop
Melrose
Ashmead’s Kernel
Florina
Gold Rush
MERRY MONTH OF DEALS
What makes a better gift than chocolate? HOT chocolate! We’ve got a great deal on the “Hawt Chocolate” Bittersweet Drinking Chocolate from TCHO. Top it with Dandies marshmallows, large or mini, also a great deal this month. If you are more of a “cold chocolate” type, the bars from TCHO are also all on sale for December, as well as our chosen line of Hu brand chocolate bars. The cashew butter and pure vanilla bean dark chocolate bar from Hu is this author’s personal favorite at the Corner!
SPACE ORBS
Capture a piece of summer for your holiday decor with a Space Lotus Dried Floral ornament. Grown and packed at White Lotus Farm, these little orbs are festooned throughout the store to bring the holiday spirit into the Corner. Snag a few for you or a friend while checking out at the register. A perfect “stocking stuffer” that keeps it local.
CHIMACUM HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Join us for a weekend of festive holiday events at Chimacum High School, Chimacum Grange, Finnriver, Chimacum Corner Farmstand and Chimacum Cafe. Shop local for your gifts, make a holiday wreath and enjoy some local food, drink & live music. We’ll be offering Wine Tasting & Wreath Making here at the Corner!