UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF April 20

30 Apr 2020

Announcements:
Temporary Change to Saturday hours beginning 3/28
We will be closing at 2pm on Saturdays for the time being, so our new Saturday hours will be 11:00am – 2:00pm


Brand New Products: Sunfood moringa powder and capsules and Sunfood dried golden berries

COVID-19 Reminders

We hope that you are and your families are staying safe and healthy. We will continue to provide you with healthy foods and products to the best of our ability in order to help us all support our nutrition and immune systems. You should have received a separate email with information about what we’re doing to keep the Co-op clean and as safe as we can make it during these uncertain times.

Health and safety are all of our responsibilities. We encourage you to practice safety measures at home and when you’re out. Take measures to avoid unnecessary contact with large crowds and confined gatherings of people to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

What you can do:

  • Wear a face mask or covering: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover.html
  • Wash your hands when you arrive and leave
  • Maintain a social distance of 6 feet when possible, particularly from anyone who is coughing or sneezing
  • Try to only touch the products you plan to purchase.
  • Don’t shake hands with your friends and neighbors. How about waving or a nice Japanese bow?
  • Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
  • Please stay home if you’re exhibiting any symptoms of any kind
  • You should also stay home if you have had to take simple medications, such as paracetamol/acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin, which may mask symptoms of infection

2020 Membership Renewals

Memberships are due the first time you shop at the Co-op in 2020. The cost has increased to $30 for the entire year, which is still a great deal. This is the first increase in 30 years, and is needed to increase our income. Thank you for your continued support!

New, Restocked & Highlighted Products
(See photos below)

  • Bulk Packaged, Refrig, & Frozen: Brazil Bites cheddar & parmesan cheese bread, Brown Cow whole milk yogurt, bulk pinto beans & tart cherries, Dr. Bronner’s organic apple cider vinegar & coconut oil, GTS kombucha (cranberry & regular), Happy Cow milk, buttermilk, cheeses & unsalted butter, Healthade Kombuch (bubbly rose), Kalona whole milk cottage cheese, local eggs, Kite Hill spinach ravioli, Lucina’s tomato sauce, Miso Master red miso, Olde Cape Cod oyster crackers, Stash Asian pear tea, Sunfood golden berries, Suzie’s organic saltines, Tanka buffalo meat bars, tomato products (Jovial & Bionaturae)
  • Gluten-Free: Bob’s Red Mill extra thick rolled oats, NOW raw almond flour
  • Consignments: knitted items by Meg MacArthur – hats, socks, mittens
  • Personal Care: Dr. Bronner’s liquid castile soaps, Jason toothpastes (variety of flavors), NOW essential oils, Tea Tree oil (variety of brands)
  • Pet Products: Castor & Pollux beef bone broth, Wellness gravies
  • Supplements: Palmetto Harmony CBD products (on sale) & Gaia supplements have been restocked – see photos below (Astragalus Supreme, Calcium-Magnesium citrate, Gas & Bloating, Ginger Supreme, Glycemic Health, Oil of Oregano, PM Phytogen Turmeric Supreme), check out our allergy and sinus products: Dr. Christopher’s sinus plus, NOW nasal mist, Nature’s Life quercetin, Sunfood moringa powder & capsules
  • Local Produce: from Jewell Farm was delivered 4/18 – organically grown spinach and Romaine, Growing Green Family Farms was delivered 4/9 – organically grown green garlic, Russian kale,  parsley & spinach. Monetta Farms asparagus was delivered on 4/4 – if you’d like to place an order for asparagus please contact Theresa; Mile Creek Farm no-spray strawberries will be delivered weekly during the season – if you’d like to place an order for strawberries please contact Theresa, DarkSpore blue oyster & comb’s tooth mushrooms are due 4/23, and Roundtop Farms red turmeric (more stock is in the freezer) (see photos below).

Monthly Senior Discount Day

The Co-Op offers a 5% discount to senior 65+ on the 3rd Saturday of each month.  The next senior discount day will be held on Saturday, May 16

Day Managers Needed
(Markup depends on day of week/hours worked)
We are looking for volunteers to be trained as Day Managers (hours depend on day of week). If you are interested or want to learn more please contact Theresa Pizzuto.

Secretary Needed
(Officer position – 0% markup)
The Secretary takes minutes at the monthly manager meetings & quarterly general membership meetings, sends out the Weekly Update and all email communications to members & managers. Computer skills are required, including basic knowledge of Word and Excel; familiarity with Google Docs a plus. If you are interested or want to learn more please contact Theresa Pizzuto.

Assistant Manager Needed
(Officer position – 0% markup)

The Assistant Manager assists the General Manager and Associate Manager in management activities and decision-making, serves in the absence of the Assoc. Manager or General Manager as needed, attends Manager, General Membership and agenda-planning meetings and works to gain knowledge of all jobs, policies and procedures associated with the operation of the Co-op.  Good organizational, communication and computer skills are required, including basic knowledge of Word and Excel; familiarity with Google Docs, MailChimp and email lists is a plus. You will work closely with the the Associate & General Manager and we will provide training as needed. If you are interested or want to learn more please contact Theresa Pizzuto

Order Deadlines and Delivery Dates

Online ordering calendar

UNFI —  The next delivery date is Wednesday, April 29. The next order deadline is Monday, May 4.

Happy Cow — The next order deadline is Saturday, April 25 available on Monday, April 27.
Sami’s Bread — The last Sami’s order arrived Thursday, July 18.  Please check the shelves for chips and the freezer for Bagels and Bread.
Frontier Herbs — Orders due monthly on the 4th Wednesday of the month

Albert’s Produce— The next delivery will be made when we can meet the minimum.  To place an order or receive information about product/price lists please contact Theresa.
New, Restocked & Highlighted Products
Produce

Produce Updates

If you are interested in ordering a specific type of produce please contact Theresa to discuss availability. 

Short-term Local Seasonal Produce To special order please contact Theresa
New produce list: see top section of email
  • Growing Greens Family Farms: we plan to order greens and other seasonal produce from them every 1-2 weeks. For more information, visit Growing Green Family Farm.  They are a local farm in Anderson, SC.
  • Cedar Knoll Farm: we will order seasonal produce as our shelf stock is depleted (weekly or every other week).
  • DarkSpore Mushrooms: a variety of mushrooms including Blue Oyster, Chestnut, Comb’s Tooth, Lion’s Mane
  • Healthy Hen Farm: seasonal produce will be ordered as it is available
  • Jewell Farm: garlic and other produce will be ordered as it is available.
  • Mile Creek Farm:  they are closed for the season
  • Roundtop Farm: ginger and turmeric will be restocked as it is sold from the shelf
  • Warbranch Mushrooms: shiitakes
Albert’s Organics Produce Distributor: Our most recent order arrived Wednesday July 17. Produce will be ordered when we can make the minimum.
Personal Care
 New & Restocked Pet Products
Supplements
Supplement by Brand
Supplements by Shelf Order
Consignments
Reduced Items
Discontinued Products

Discontinued by UNFI

  • St. Dalfour Gourmet to Go 3 Bean Salad

    St. Dalfour Gourmet to Go Salmon

  • Traina Natural California Bing Cherries

  • SunSpire Coconut Dark Chocolate Bar

  • Rapunzel Brand

    • Coco Powder

    • Veg Bouillon (no salt, w/ herbs, w/ sea salt)

  • Coconut Secret Organic Almond Coconut Bar

  • Nutiva brand Organic Red Palm Oil 15oz is discontinued from the Co-op shelf.

    • Full cases of six jars are still available by special order only.

  • Reed’s Cherry Brew beverage

  • Canned Santa Barbara brand large black olives

    Still Available by Special Order

  • Eden Organic Red Kidney Beans, 15oz cans

  • Eden Organic Cannellini White Kidney Beans, 15oz cans
Discounted Items

There are a variety of discounted items located on our Clearance shelf.
Recipes and Health Articles

For the next few months we’ll be highlighting great recipes from Frontier Food Co-op for seasoning all the local goodies available this fall.
To see more check out their website:  https://www.frontiercoop.com/community/how-to/seasoning-local-fare
We’ve got a lot of the ingredients in the bulk section, and whatever we don’t have we’ll be happy to order for you.
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Seasoning Local Fare

There’s a good reason — make that plenty of good reasons — why local foods are so popular. Produce that’s been grown nearby is typically fresher, riper, and better tasting than fruits and vegetables from afar. (After all, it’s grown for taste and nutrition, not so that it can withstand cross-country travel.) Buying locally supports independent local farmers, the local economy, and global sustainability. And, because local foods are easier to track and less vulnerable to contamination than commercially grown products, their purchase even supports food security.

Your own backyard is as local as it gets, of course, so if you’re growing much of your own produce, congrats! There are plenty of other options for scoring local bounty, too, though. Farmers’ Markets are growing in number and scope. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) enables communities to share in the harvest of local farmers. Food co-ops typically offer a good selection of local fare (produce and other goods, too). And many commercial grocery stores now offer an array of local fare in their produce aisles.  (To find local farms, CSAs, Farmers’ Markets, and other opportunities to support local foods, visit the Local Harvest website.)

Here’s a selection of recipes that make the most of in-season fruits and vegetables with just-the-right seasonings! What’s in season varies a bit according to where you live, of course. So keep an eye out for what’s in season in your area. We’ve based our suggestions on some of the most available fruits and vegetables in the major North American growing regions in the Fall.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry Orange Marinade

  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Hands-on Time: 10 mins
  • Makes: 5 servings

Accent roasted Brussels sprouts with a seasonal, citrusy-sweet cranberry, orange and cinnamon marinade.

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Before baking, marinate Brussels sprouts for 1 to 2 hours. Prepare Brussels sprouts by cutting the stem off and slicing in half. In a bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts and cranberries. In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, cranberry juice, orange juice, olive oil, cinnamon, sea salt and orange zest. Pour over Brussels sprouts and toss until coated. Cover and set aside.
2. While Brussels sprouts marinate, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
3. When oven is ready, spread Brussels sprouts in a single layer in a roasting pan. Pour any remaining marinade over the Brussels sprouts.
4. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes until the Brussels sprouts are tender and slightly charred. Serve warm.