JULY EDITION 2015
Co-ops Grow Communities:
OCTOBER IS CO-OP MONTH!
Celebrating Co-op Month 2016 Co-ops around the world share a set of guiding principles with Basics, including “cooperation among cooperatives” and “concern for community.” When you purchase food and other goods at the co-op, you’re supporting a business that cares about people and contributes to a livable, sustainable community.
OCTOBER 2016 EDITION Your co-op ownership investment does not end up in the hands of a CEO, or wealthy shareholders, or the co-op board (they’re volunteers). That investment goes straight into the co-op itself, which YOU now own along with over 6,000 of your Janesville-area neighbors. What you do with it is then up to you, through your votes for Board (or choosing to run for Board), voting for Wooden Nickel non-profits, your shopping habits and your communication with co-op staff. This month, Basics is also proud to join with nearly 150 other food co-ops around the country to celebrate the many stories of how cooperative companies, suppliers, manufacturers and farmers are growing strong, healthy communities around the world. When you not only shop at the co-op but also look for cooperatively produced products, your impact grows exponentially! (continued, p.2)
Becoming an Owner at the co-op takes you a step further. When you make your Owner investment, you become part of a growing movement of people who believe the power should be kept in the hands of the people and that together, we accomplish more.
Morning Apple Crumble
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds tart apples (such as Granny Smith or Cortland) 2 tablespoons raisins 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey, divided 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger, divided Salt 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup roughly-chopped pecans 1/4 cup gluten-free flour mix 1/4 cup shredded coconut 6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or butter a 9 x 9-inch glass baking dish.
Prep:
Core, peel and cut the apples into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, gently toss the apples with raisins, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons honey, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger and a pinch of salt. Spread mixture evenly in the bottom of the baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, pecans, flour, coconut, 1/2 teaspoon ginger and a pinch of salt. Cut in the butter and 1/4 cup of honey with the rest of the ingredients to make a crumbly mixture. Spread mixture evenly over the top of the apples, then place in oven and bake for 45 minutes or until bubbling and the topping is golden brown and crisp. Serve warm or cold topped with a spoonful of yogurt.
Adapted from Co+op, stronger together www.strongertogether.coop