NOFO

Your VALENTINE Honey will love NECTAR...and ROSEYCAKES too.

2008-02-06T11:55:00.000-05:00

ORIGINAL AND LOCALLY PRODUCED VALENTINE'S DAY GIFTS

NOFO on LIZ invites you to

Join us this Friday 2/8 & Saturday 2/9 when we welcome

local organic bakery ROSEYCAKES

and

local floral designer NECTAR

11am-2pm each day

SAMPLE ORGANIC CUPCAKES

& SEE VALENTINE'S DAY BOUQUET SAMPLES

PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR GIFTS EACH DAY - GIFTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP @ NOFO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU

CANDY FOR LUNCH

2007-12-06T11:07:00.000-05:00

COME EAT CANDY FOR LUNCH
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 FROM 11AM-2PM
NOFO ON LIZ
1609 ELIZABETH AVE. CHARLOTTE, NC
OUR MOONSTRUCK CHOCOLATE REP WILL BE HERE WITH SAMPLES FOR ALL.
PLEASE JOIN US.
CALL MICHELE @ 704.444.9003 FOR MORE INFORMATION

BLISS & COUNTER CULTURE ON LIZ

2007-11-28T07:53:00.000-05:00

Join us Saturday, December 1st

11am-2pm

Brevard, North Carloina Chocolatier Jill Tooley brings her handmade BLISS CHOCOLATES to NOFO on LIZ.

Brent Hall from Durham's COUNTER CULTURE COFFEE (voted one of the top five boutique coffee roasters in the United States)will be here to sample there new Holiday Blend Vienna Melange from the extraordinary 21ST de Septiembre, a traditional,family-run cooperative cultivating 100% organic,heirloom coffees in the remote mountaintop community of Zaragoza in Oaxaca,Mexico.

MOONSTRUCK

Moonstruck's Mexican Hot Chocolate and handcrafted chocolates(the chocolates have been in the Oscar baskets two years in a row...)will be the focus of this Friday, December 7th tasting.

Join us during lunch...

11am-2pm

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL NOFO ON LIZ RETAIL @ 704.444.9003

October 29 - November 4

2007-10-29T15:08:00.000-05:00

We LOVE Halloween! Please come to trick or treat us on Wednesday.

Daylight savings time ends on Sunday, Nov. 4 - clocks fall back. Don't forget to change the batteries in your fire alarms on Sunday.

We were pleased to be featured on momfinds.com. They love our organizational notebooks and recommended them to their readers.

NOFO on Liz is delivering dinner! Call 704-444-9002 for a menu and to see if you live in the delivery area. How great to come home from work, kick off your shoes and dial up dinner!

Reader Reward: 15% off of NOFO's Notebooks. Limit 5.

October 22-28

2007-10-22T12:03:00.000-05:00

Finally, it's feeling like fall, and it's delightful! Now, if it would only rain.

Have you noticed that Bliss Chocolat has arrived? Check the candy case for these delectable chocolates from North Carolina. If you tell them you read about Bliss on the Blog, you'll get your first piece at half price!

If you're entertaining on Halloween Night & need decorations, Nofo's your source. We've gourds, pumpkins and wonderful black silhouettes for your window sills. We've masks, napkins, candy, spider webs, candles and all kinds of Halloween nunu.

And don't forget to pick up chili, slaw and cornbread fora quick supper prior to Trick or Treating. Place your order in the deli.

October 15-21

2007-10-18T15:50:00.000-05:00

West Riddick reports on his canine culinary adventure. (If you've been keeping up, you know that West has completely switched his dog, Brock's, diet to real food.) Here's his update:

I had absolutely no idea how smelly canned salmon is. Whew!! It's so darn healthy and Brock loves it. This week I made him him salmon cakes and they were a huge hit.

I've learned that to keep the cost down, you must plan ahead. For instance, buying and soaking dry beans is cost effective. They soak up the flavors and bulk up the meals. This keeps me from having to add extra flavors, like parmesan from the green shaker.

I'm ready to delve into recipes from NOFO's Doggie Deli for new ideas. Brock and I both like variety!

Reader Reward: 15% off any one Halloween Decoration.

October 8-14

2007-10-18T15:49:00.000-05:00

Bosses Day is coming up on 10/16. Do you need a little something?

October 1-7

2007-10-18T15:42:00.001-05:00

We're too depressed to write this week. We've just seen two stores completely decorated for Christmas..... trees, lights, and all.

They're going to miss all the fun of fall: football, changing leaves, Halloween and the State Fair; and everyone's favorite, Thanksgiving.

Enough, we know that Eckerds had Christmas things out beside Halloween in August, but these stores have wreaths on their doors.... and Jingle Bells playing in the background. Too much. Too soon. Too bad.

Week Three

2007-10-18T15:37:00.000-05:00

Another week of clean, healthy living has past for my dog, Brock. His menu has been chicken tenders, peas, carrots, brown rice, yogurt and oat cakes. He was not so impressed by his shrimp dinner, but I was.

On the other end- things are coming out fine. There is an adjustment to the reality as dogfood has additives to keep poop hard and dry. We have not difficulties to report (no messes).

Until later,

Brock & West

September 24-30

2007-09-24T12:02:00.000-05:00

NOFO at the Pig will be at the Metro
magazine extravaganza on Thursday, September
27. We will be handing out tastes of our award
winning Bloody Marys. Dilly beans included,
Come see us !

There are some good cookies on Nofo's shelves:
Just in Minnie Beasly's Almond Lace cookies, they
are a buttery delight and sure to please.

The Week of September 10-16!

2007-09-11T09:58:00.000-05:00

On the Calendar
September 12 - Rash Hashanah begins
13 is Rosh Hashanah

Tasting this Week: Bella Cucina Pestos

Reader Reward: 10% more off any one sale item. Present this at the register.

This Week's Feature.
Many Nofolks spend fall weekends at ACC football games. And their kickoff begins in the stadium parking lot with a Tailgate Party. If you are one of them NOFO carries lots of products to help you with your pregame festivities:

Cool Cups sporting your team's name, like Pack Potion, Deacon Dew, Tarheel Tailgate, etc.
Sto N'Go portable food carrier for cookies, brownies, deviled eggs & such.
Fanfare by Raleigh's Debbie Moose, featuring ideas and recipes for do ahead or cooking on site.
Cameron's Smoker Bags for grilling in the parking lot with little cleanup.
Party Bucket with builtin bottle opener and monogrammable pocket.
Tailgating menu for prepared food from our deli. Just ask for a menu at the register.

Good Things Happen....

2007-09-11T08:56:00.000-05:00

Rasheeda Nixon works at NOFO at the Pig in Raleigh. Last week she received a note from the Rose Family from Baltimore, Maryland.
Seems that Rasheeda had waited on the Roses at lunch one day. Mr. Rose realized later that he had misfigured his tip and took the time to write Rasheeda a very nice note and send her the extra tip money.
Rasheeda was beaming & it was not the tip that made her smile. It was the idea that someone would take the time and make the effort to say "you did a good job and" I made a mistake that I'd like to correct."
We thank the Roses for this simple act of kindness. It has made us all smile and restore our faith in people!

West & Brock's Week Two

2007-09-11T08:49:00.000-05:00

We made the commitment and now Brock is totally on homemade dogfood and treats. We added a tiny bit more time in the kitchen which means I actually have busy work to do while my coffee brews in the morning. My starting point was one whole chicken cooked and deboned. I then mixed in beans, brown rice and carrots served it up with or without yogurt. I went organic and used no spices. The other main dish I tried was hamburger and butterbeans with rice. Grit cakes and oat cookies rounded out this weeks menu. Small containers for the freezer are a god send!

Stay tuned,

West & Brock

Congratulations to the Pig's Big Winner!

2007-09-11T08:16:00.000-05:00

Our Nofottery Winner is 1540408. You have won a $100 gift card.
Note: All prizes from the Nofottery need to be picked up by September 30. Check the winning numbers at each store or on the blog to see if you won.

We hope you had a grand Labor Day Weekend!

This weeks features

Ginny O's has a new look! Ginny Johnson's delicious cheese O's are now dressed in black & white stripes. Made in Raleigh, they're the same cheesy wafers that Oprah picked for her "list" and Nofolks have enjoyed for years.

Tell Summer Good Buy!

2007-09-11T08:13:00.000-05:00

Summer's fading into fall, and it's time for us to put out all the exciting new products that we've collected for you at the summer shows.

All things summer on sale!!! And, since we're changing our product mix a little, you'll find deals galore.

West & Brock's Canine Culinary Adventures!

2007-09-11T08:08:00.000-05:00

Week One
With some reading and much study, I am ready to transition my lab, Brock, of of commerical pet food. I can suddenly bypass the dog food aisle and get Brock's groceries right there with mine. Lots of vegtables, grains, oats and organic meats. Kibble gets mixed in with his new menu this week as Brock's stomach can adjust to his new diet.

Setting our sites on healthy ever after.......

West & Brock

Wilmington (the Forum) Nofo Lottery GRAND PRIZE

2007-08-31T15:59:00.000-05:00

Congratulations ticket# 1550278!
~You have won our $100 gift card~

Stop by before September 7th to receive your Grand Prize!

Labor Day Weekend at the Pig!!!!

2007-08-31T11:37:00.000-05:00

NOFO at the Pig is happy to announce the NOFOttery winner for the week of August 27 is #1540250.

Labor Day Hours

NOFO at the Pig - Store & Cafe Closed

NOFO on Liz - Store & Cafe Closed

NOFO at the Forum - Store & Cafe Open

Our Grand Prize NOFOttery drawing for a $100 NOFO gift card on August 31 at the Pig is # 1540408. Stop by to pick up your prize!

This weeks tasting: Sticky Toffee Pudding

Reader Reward Coupon: 20% off Vietri in stock. Expires September 3.

Summer Comes To An End With A Nofottery Winner At NOFO on LIZ

2007-08-31T10:50:00.000-05:00

How do you know the dog days of summer are on their way? When NOFO's Summer Game Ends. Congratulations to our Charlotte customer holding ticket # 2530558. You've won the $100.00 GIFT CARD. Please come to retail and claim your prize. Thank you to all of our loyal customers. Look for a new game next summer...compliments of our NOFO owner with the most dangerous mind (when she has a glass of wine).

Please claim all Nofottery prizes by 9.30.2007.

Wilmington (the Forum) Nofo Lottery WINNER

2007-08-27T09:35:00.000-05:00

~NOFO Lottery~
Congratulations ticket #1554024
Come in with your ticket to receive your prize valued up to $40!

[Winners have until next Monday's drawing to claim their prize.]

*Thanks for playing this summer*

Good luck on our August 31st
$100 NoFo giftcard drawing!

August 27 Nofottery

2007-08-27T07:01:00.000-05:00

Nofottery on LIZ
Our winning ticket number this week: 2530545
Come to retail to claim your prize.
AUGUST 31 WE DRAW FOR A $100.00 GIFT CARD
GOOD IN OUR CAFE AND RETAIL MARKET

GOOD LUCK

Wilmington (the Forum) Nofo Lottery WINNER

2007-08-21T10:03:00.001-05:00

~NOFO Lottery~
Congratulations ticket #8986322
Come in with your ticket to receive your prize valued up to $40!

[Winners have until next Monday's drawing to claim their prize.]

If you didn't win this time, hold on to your ticket
(and get more tickets every time you come in!)
and we will draw on August 31st for a NoFo $100 gift card!

Good luck!

Charlotte (NoFo On Liz) NoFo Lottery Winner

2007-08-20T10:06:00.000-05:00

The winning Nofottery ticket is #2530497! & Remember to hold on to your tickets for the final drawing on August 31st!

Wilmington (the Forum) Nofo Lottery WINNER

2007-08-13T11:44:00.001-05:00

~NOFO Lottery~
Congratulations ticket #8986294
Come in with your ticket to receive your prize valued up to $40!

[Winners have until next Monday's drawing to claim their prize.]

If you didn't win this time, hold on to your ticket
(and get more tickets every time you come in!)
and we will draw on August 31st for a NoFo $100 gift card!

Good luck!

Nofottery on LIZ

2007-08-13T09:24:00.000-05:00

Ticket # 4869259
is our winner in Charlotte this week.

Play Nofottery in Raleigh and Wilmington too!
Keep your tickets for the grand prize drawing on August 31...
you might win a $100.00 gift certificate good at any NOFO in our cafe or retail market.

Until next week...