| 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! |
| Local Meat Special Orders If you are interested in local beef, chicken, and pork, please check out this list of available types and email Theresaif you want to place a special order or receive more information. |
| New this week We received kimchee, kvass, & sauerkraut from Blue Ridge Brinery last week as well as shiitake mushrooms and organic sweet potatoes, kale, and Romaine lettuce, and we were able to harvest collards from the co-op garden.When the weather at the co-op cooperates, we are still harvesting arugula, collards, kale, and kaleidoscope lettuce from our garden. 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. |
  |
 Free Chocolate Cherry Protein Bar with PurchaseAs a thank you for your support, receive a free 88 Acres organic chocolate cherry protein bar with purchases over $15, until supplies run out. Limit one per household per day. |
| Recent Local Produce & Products We still have: local ground beef & whole chicken (freezer), Lion’s mane mushrooms, organic apples, beets, Romaine, 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 JobsVisit 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 UpdateIf 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: We have kvass, and all flavors of sauerkraut & 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 have whole chickens in the freezer.Roundtop Farm:We have fresh turmeric in stockOrganic sourdough bread:We have traditional & sandwich loaves in the freezer, as well as banana nut bread slices. |
| Recipe featuring co-op products at the end of this email : Cuban Style Black (Soy) Beans find the ingredients in the packaged goods and herbs & spice departments |
| Product Updates New & Restocked ProductsPhotos Below 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, March 15 Updated COVID-19 Reminders – Masks are optional for shoppers – We are still following recommended safety protocolsThe 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 DatesOnline ordering calendar UNFI — The next order due date is Monday, March 3 for delivery on Wednesday, March 12. We receive orders every two weeks. Happy Cow — Place orders by Saturday, March 8 for delivery on Tuesday, March 11. We receive orders every two weeks. Frontier Herbs — Next order due date is Tuesday, March 18. Frontier Co-op orders are due the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Visit the Frontier Co-op website to see the products on sale. |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
| Gluten-Free Products |
  |
  |
| Produce If you are interested in ordering a specific type of produce please contact Theresa to discuss availability. Visit the list of produce suppliers |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
 |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
  |
| DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS LIST CLICK THE LINK ABOVE TO VIEW THE LIST |
| Recipes and Health Articles Low Carb Cuban Style Black Beans An easy low carb take on classic style Cuban black beans. This makes the best side with cauliflower rice and Mojo chicken or pork!  Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 8 Calories: 196kcal Author: Bon Appeteach Ingredients2 – 15 oz. cans Black Soy Beans I used the Eden Organic brand *DO NOT drain or rinse*1 tsp. Oil olive or avocado1/2 Green Pepper diced small1/2 Red Onion diced small1 Small Jalapeno seeds removed, diced small2-3 Garlic Cloves minced1 tsp Cumin1 tsp Oregano2 Bay LeavesSalt & Pepper to taste1 tsp White VinegarInstructions1. Add the oil to the saucepan and heat over medium heat. Add the diced veggies and sauté for about 5 minutes. Be careful not to let the garlic burn. 2. Add in the two cans of black soy beans (do not drain or rinse). Mix in the seasonings and then add the bay leaves. 3. Allow the mixture to simmer over low heat for as long as possible to develop the flavors (I like a solid 30-45 minutes if possible). 4. Before serving, remove the bay leaves and stir in the vinegar. Serve over your favorite rice substitute (if low carb), see the post above for tips on cooking cauliflower rice! NotesServe over the best cauliflower rice recipe for the perfect side! NutritionServing: 1g | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 39mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g Find it online: https://www.bonappeteach.com/low-carb-cuban-style-black-beans/ |