UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF October 7

Tropical Storm Update, Freezer Sale & Donations Welcome
We hope that everyone is doing okay after the storm. The co-op was without power and internet Friday morning through Tuesday morning. We delayed our UNFI and Happy Cow orders to this week due to the power and internet outages at the co-op and our volunteers’ homes.

We appreciate the assistance of some of our members who had power and generators in taking many of our refrigerated and frozen products to keep us from losing those products. 

We have marked down the frozen fruits and vegetables that were affected by the power outage. After the power was restored two of the coolers were not cooling. One has been repaired, but the other is still not working.

If you would like to make a donation to help with the repair/ replacement costs, we would appreciate assistance in defraying the costs. You are welcome to make a donation when you visit or mail a check. Thanks!
Link Fixed: Classes/ Workshops
Interest Survey – Your Input Wanted!

We are planning to offer some classes and workshops in the coming months on various topics including: DIY elderberry immune syrup, DIY bath bombs, DIY herbal extracts, etc. and would like your input as to what you would be interested in attending. Please visit this short survey to assist us with our planning. Thanks!
Announcements
New this week
We did not receive organic produce last week due to the storm. From the co-op garden we are now harvesting green beans and are still harvesting Italian cherry peppers, jalapenos, some tomatoes, and two types of okra: Burmese, a long, slender variety that is tender up to 12 inches and an heirloom variety “Big Buck” which has fat, short pods that are still tender. The cherry peppers are an Italian variety with mild heat.  Co-op Garden dried basil (Thai and Sweet) continues to be available as well.

Free Chocolate Bar with Purchase
As a thank you for your support, receive a free Hu organic chocolate bar with purchases over $15, until supplies run out. Limit one per household per day.
Recent Local Produce & Products
We have local ground beef and Daily Bread Sourdough breads in the freezer.  Also Lion’s mane mushrooms, organic kale, Covington, Murasaki & purple sweet potatoes, Romaine lettuce, onions, chestnuts (NC – freezer), and turmeric. Recipes for using some of these vegetables are available by the produce bins.
2024 Membership Renewals
Memberships are due the first time you shop at the Co-op in 2024. The cost is $30 for the entire year, which is still a great deal. Thank you for your continued support!

Free Dish Soap with Membership
As a thank you for your support, receive a free bottle of Seventh Generation dish liquid soap with your new or renewed membership, until supplies run out. Limit one per household.
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: We have kvass, and all flavors of sauerkraut & kimchee in stock.
Healthy Hen Farm: We have large eggs, dried eggs, local & sourwood honey in stock
Local Meats:We have local ground beef from Mile Creek Farm in the freezer.
Rickety Barn Farm: We will receive whole chickens and pot pies again in November.
Roundtop Farm:We have red turmeric in stock.
Organic sourdough bread:We have traditional loaves in the freezer, as well as banana nut bread slices.
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, October 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 — We will receive a delivery on Wednesday, October 9. The next order due date is Monday, October 14 for delivery on Wednesday, October 23. We receive orders every two weeks. 
Happy Cow — We will receive a delivery on Tuesday, October 8. Place orders by Saturday, October 19 for delivery on Tuesday, October 22. We receive orders every two weeks.

Frontier Herbs — Next order due date is Tuesday, October 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.
New, Restocked & Highlighted Products
Refrigerated and Frozen
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
Personal Care
 Pet Products
Supplements
 
Culinary Herbs
Medicinal Herbs
Consignments & Gifts
 
Reduced Items
 
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS LIST
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Recipes and Health Articles               
                  
The Perfect Side, Sweet Potato & Okra
Servings: 4

Ingredients
1 cup Water
300 g Sweet Potato diced, (about 1 potato)
265 g Okra cut diagonally into thirds (about 3 cups)
55 g Red Onion shaved (about ¼ onion)
½ tbsp Unsalted Butter
½ tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Black Pepper
1 tbsp Sugar Free Syrup

Instructions
Heat a large saute pan with a lid to medium heat. Once the pan is hot add the water and the sweet potaoes to the pan. Cover with the lid and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. We are simply steaming the potatoes to get them fork tender.

Once the potatoes are about fork tender remove the lid. If all the water hasn’t yet been absorbed, allow to cook with the lid off for a few moments to allow the water to be fully incorporated, or evaporate.

Now add the butter, okra, and red onions to the pan with the potatoes. Toss everything together, coating with the butter as it melts.

Season with the pepper and garlic powder. Cook for 5 minutes uncovered, stirring every minute or so to prevent burning. You dont want to over cook the okra or it will become slimy.

After 5 minutes add the syrup to the pan. Toss everything to coat with the syrup. Then serve and enjoy!

NutritionPer Serving: Calories 106
Calories from Fat 14 Fat 1.5g | Saturated Fat 0.9g |Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 8.7mg | Sodium 52.7mg | Potassium 281.6mg
Carbohydrates 21.4g | Fiber 4.7g | Sugar 4.7g | Protein 2.7g
Vitamin A 222.6IU | Vitamin C 27.2mg | Calcium 12.3mg | Iron 4.3mg 

Find it onlinehttps://adashofmacros.com/sweet-potato-and-okra-the-perfect-side/