JUNE 2017 EDITION
EDITION 2015 NEXT TO MOUNDS PET FOOD IN JANESVILLE, WI BASICS CO-OP NATURAL FOODS - OPENJULY TO THE PUBLIC - LOCATED
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Education, Training & Information “Co-operatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their co-operatives. They inform the general public - particularly young people and opinion leaders - about the nature and benefits of co-operation. “
our cooperative values, how those values inform our way of doing business, and how they translate into ways for all of us to take action to make the world a better place through cooperation!
Values such as transparency, honesty and integrity are As a cooperative, a core part of our mission at Basics is not just feel-good marketing words at the Co-op. For example, transparency is demonstrated in the Annual to share education and information with our staff, customers and community. We share information about Report available to all Owners, which contains detailed information on the store’s financial assets and liabilities, annual sales, average staff wages and more. Owners can use this information to help better understand how the Co-op operates as well as to make decisions on how to shop at and support the Co-op. The Annual Report is distributed each year at the annual meeting, and is also available at Customer Service. Another way Basics demonstrates a commitment to the co-op principle of Education, Training and Information is
Peach & Strawberry Bruschetta This easy appetizer or snack takes advantage of summer’s most luscious fruits. Serve with a glass of sparkling lemonade, limeade or prosecco.
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2 fresh peaches 1/2 pint fresh strawberries 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon sherry or red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 6 ounces chevre (goat cheese), mascarpone or cream cheese 1 baguette, sliced
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Preheat oven to 375ºF Peel the peaches: bring a pot of water to boil, cut small “x”s into pointed ends, submerge in boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove from water with strainer or tongs, and drop into a bowl of ice water. The skin will slip off, or at least be fairly easy to peel. Halve, pit and dice the peaches. Stem and dice the strawberries. Stir in honey, sea salt, chives, thyme, vinegar & 1 Tbs of olive oil; set aside. Brush baguette slices with olive oil. Place in single layer on baking sheet to toast for 15-20 minutes, turning once halfway through. Spread warm baguette slices with cheese of choice and top with fruit mixture. Recipe & photo adapted from strongertogether.coop.