JULY EDITION 2015
OCTOBER 2015 EDITION
The Cooperative Difference Happy Co-op Month! Basics is proud to be part of a business system based on caring about people and communities. Co-ops around the world operate on behalf of their members with honesty, fairness and transparency, demonstrating shared values of self-responsibility, democracy, equality and social responsibility. Together, we put these values into action at your food co-op every day.
Wheatberry & Apple Salad Ingredients: 1 cup dry wheatberries 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped 1/2 cup dried cranberries 3 scallions, sliced 2 celery ribs, diced 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cubed
Promoting food safety and quality. Food co-ops are at the forefront of virtually every positive reform in the food industry. From product labeling laws and reduced packaging to organic food production, we help set the standard for food safety and quality.
Dressing: 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1/3 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt) 2 tablespoons red wine or rice vinegar 3 tablespoons apple juice Building local communities. We care about creating a salt and pepper to taste healthy, livable community. We start by connecting local farms and producers to our shoppers, and paying them Instructions: fair prices, so we can keep sustainable family-owned Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, then stir in the wheatberfarms and businesses thriving in our area. We also prories and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce the heat to a simmer mote community supported agriculture, farm-to-school and cook the wheatberries, uncovered, for 1 1/4 -1 1/2 initiatives, farmers markets, gardens and campaigns to hours until tender and chewy. Drain the wheatberries in help reduce food insecurity, and donate to local causes as a colander and cool. Wheatberries can be cooked and often as we can. stored in the refrigerator for up to three days to reduce Everyone is Welcome. Although ownership is encour- your preparation time to 30 minutes. aged and provides additional rewards, your local co-op is In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), vinegar, and apple juice. Mix the dressing democratically owned and operated, and all people are with the cooled wheatwelcome. No matter your capacity for commitment to the Co-op right now, everyone is welcome to attend our berries, walnuts, cranbernutrition classes, tap into the knowledge base of our well ries, scallion, celery, and -trained staff, and shop for nutritious food free of artificial apple. Season the salad with salt and pepper to flavors, colors and preservatives. We believe everyone taste. should have access to good, clean, wholesome foods from sources they can trust.
October Staff Anniversaries Georgie- 4 years October 18 Debbie - 3 years October 22
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