The Classifieds

 

Help Wanted? Well - - something like that. Today’s post has to do with HoCo locals who are looking for something. 

First up, this request on a local foodie page. It has since disappeared but it got me thinking. 

Does anyone know where I can get a soul-food Thanksgiving meal? My friend who usually hosts an amazing friendsgiving won't be able to this year, so will have to look elsewhere.

From what I can tell, Howard County isn’t exactly teeming with soul food establishments. I certainly haven’t seen anyone advertising soul food Thanksgiving meals. Is that a missed opportunity? Certainly soul food cooking is outside of my area of expertise, so, I’m open to suggestions. What would constitute a soul food Thanksgiving meal to you? And, do you think there’s a market here for restaurants to do that? Or is this the kind of food one is expected to master at home and from scratch?

I don’t know what became of this fellow but I hope he connects with a happy and delicious Thanksgiving.

Next, yet another example of why I think the Columbia Reddit is so wholesome:

Heavy cream shortage in Columbia? I checked 3 different stores last night all of them sold out. Costco, Trader Joe's, Giant. What gives?

Big headlines on NextDoor always seem to be about suspicious neighborhood activity, odd sounds: are they gunshots?, and “should I call the police?” On the Columbia Reddit? There was a momentary heavy cream panic. 

No worries, though. Kind folks pointed out that there are certain ingredient that tend to run out as the holidays approach: cranberries, fresh sage, heavy cream…there were also recent sightings of the elusive item which hopefully will help unite our anxious local chef with what they need.

In Employment, a daughter is trying to help her dad get a job.

Hi all! If anyone in Clarksville/Howard County is looking for a Santa for Christmas parties or photo shoots, my dad is available for bookings! He's fantastic with kids and has plenty of experience in his role as "Pop Pop" to my two kids (ages 1 and 3). 

Aww…that’s sweet. There’s something so adorable about recommending one’s dad as Santa. I wonder if he has any experience coming down chimneys?

Finally, a request for employment from a familiar vendor at the Howard County Farmers’ Markets.

Images from Schmidty’s Kettle Corn social media 

My season is dying down for the year. I have been vending places on weekends.

Does anyone have any availability for part time work during the week?

I have restaurant, cashier, phone answering, caregiving experience. I've been a waiter before. So. I think I would feel right to ask here.

Either that or similar to vend fresh during the week. Like an Ace Hardware, or Home Depot.

If anyone has any suggestions for a job. Please let me know. I have references.

Daniel Schmidt has been a fixture at local farmers markets and area festivals and he’s looking for some off-season work to get him through the cold months. He’s passionate about popcorn, but, as you can see, he has a variety of other employment experience as well. 

Schmidt was featured on the Popcorn Genius podcast in June. The episode is entitled, “How Schmidty’s Kettle Corn Has Been Popping at Farmers Markets for Over a Decade.”

If you know of any opportunities you can reach out to him through his Facebook page. 

Need something local? Let me know. Maybe we can all help you find it.

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Today in LocalHoCo: have you ever given gifts from one of Howard County’s many food vendors? An example: Sweet Cascades Chocolatier. If you can’t wait til Christmas they even have a Thanksgiving Dinner Box.