| DONATIONS WANTED We have not yet been able to replace the cooler that stopped working after the hurrican power outage last year. If you have a refrigerator or freezer that is in good working condition that you would like to donate to the co-op, or would like to donate money toward the purchase of one, please let Theresa know. Thanks for your support! |
| New this week Co-op cucumbers are on sale since we have an overabundance of them! Last week we received spray-free local blueberries, shiitakes, organic Romaine Lettuce, yellow & white onions and local peaches. We are harvesting green beans, cucumbers, collards and kale from the co-op garden. We will be harvesting tomatoes soon. We also still have co-op turmeric available. Co-op Garden dried basil (Thai and Sweet) is still available in the herbs section as well. |
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| Local Meat Special Orders If you are interested in local beef, chicken, and pork, please check out this list of available types and email Theresa if you want to place a special order or receive more information. |
| 2025 Membership Renewals Memberships are due the first time you shop at the Co-op in 2025. The cost is $30 for the entire year, which is still a great deal. Thank you for your continued support! |
| Recent Local Produce & Products We still have: plant starts (“mystery” tomato), co-op collards, green beans, cucumbers, local ground beef, Lion’s mane mushrooms, & organic apples, beets, carrots w/tops, yellow & white onions, Covington, Murasaki & Garnet sweet potatoes, Hawaiian and Indira turmeric, dried lemongrass,and chestnuts (NC – freezer). Recipes for using some of these vegetables are available by the produce bins. |
| Open Volunteer Jobs Visit this link to view the volunteer jobs are available. When you volunteer, you pay less. If you are interested in volunteering you can complete a Volunteer Work Interest form and email it to Theresa or drop it off at the co-op. If you would like more information please contact Theresa. |
| Local Products Update If you would like to place a special order for any of our local product suppliers, please contact Theresa at theresa.pizzuto@gmail.com. Blue Ridge Brinery ON SALE: We have kvass, and all flavors of sauerkraut & mild kimchee in stock. Healthy Hen Farm: We have large eggs, dried eggs, local honey in stock. Local Meats:We have local ground beef from Mile Creek Farm in the freezer. Rickety Barn Farm:We will receive more whole chickens in a couple of weeks Roundtop Farm:We have fresh turmeric in stock Organic sourdough bread:We have traditional & sandwich loaves in the freezer |
| Monthly Senior Discount Day The Co-Op offers a 5% discount to seniors 65+ on the 3rd Saturday of each month. The next senior discount day will be held on Saturday, July 19 Updated COVID-19 Reminders – Masks are optional for shoppers – We are still following recommended safety protocols The Pickens County community level is LOW. Based on the current CDC and SC DHEC guidelines, masks are optional for shoppers. We ask you to do the following:If you are feeling sick at all (fever or not), Please do not come into the store.If you know you have been exposed to COVID-19, DO NOT come into the store. The CDC guidelines call for staying home for at least 5 days after you’ve been exposed to someone with confirmed COVID-19. See this link for more information on what to do if you contract COVID: What to Do If You Are Sick | CDC |
| Order Due Dates and Delivery Dates Online ordering calendar UNFI — Place orders by Monday, July 7 for delivery on Wednesday, July 16. We typically receive orders every two weeks. Happy Cow — We will be asjusting our ordering schedule, so stay tuned for updates! Place orders by Saturday, July 12 for delivery on Wednesday, July 16. We receive orders every two weeks. Frontier Herbs — Next order due date is Tuesday, July 15. Frontier Co-op orders are due the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Visit the Frontier Co-op website to see the products on sale. |
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| DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS LIST CLICK THE LINK ABOVE TO VIEW THE LIST |
| Asian Cucumber Salad Asian Cucumber Salad is made with rice vinegar, sesame, ginger, garlic and soy, cool and refreshing and pairs well with many things. It’s vegan and gluten-free and is a nice addition to meals and bowls you are already making.  Author: Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home Prep Time: 25 Total Time: 25 minutes Yield: 4-5 Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Turkish, Persian or English cucumbers (about 5 cups sliced) 1/2 teaspoon salt 4–5 scallions, finely sliced 1 teaspoon ginger, grated 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce, (for gluten-free use Bragg’s Liquid Aminos or Coconut aminos) 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey, or sugar), more to taste 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (sambal olek) or sriracha, more to taste 1–2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds Instructions 1. Using the tines of a fork, score the cucumbers lengthwise- this will help the dressing cling to the cucumber. (Feel free to skip if in a hurry.) 2. Slice the cucumbers thinly. Place in a mixing bowl and toss with the salt to help them release water. Let this stand while you gather the remaining ingredients. 3. Strain the cucumbers using a fine mesh strainer (do not rinse) and place them in a large mixing bowl. add the scallions, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, optional red chili paste and toasted sesame seeds. Mix to combine. 4. Taste and adjust salt and sweetness to your liking. Add more chili paste if you like. 5. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cucumber salad is best served on the same day but will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Watch the video! Notes Optional Additions: (see variations in post body)fish sauce, Lime juice, crushed roasted peanuts, Gochujang, cilantro or Thai Basil, red onions, peanut chili crunch, radishes NutritionServing Size: 1 cup Calories: 89 Sugar: 6.4 g Sodium: 404.5 mg Fat: 4.8 g Saturated Fat: 0.7 g Carbohydrates: 11.5 g Fiber: 1.4 g Protein: 2 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Find it online: https://www.feastingathome.com/asian-cucumber-salad/ |