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CO-OP NEWS Issue 73 | Jan. 2014 www.northcoast.coop co-opnews@northcoast.coop EDITOR Melanie Bettenhausen Marketing & Membership Director (707) 502-3555 ext. 132 melanieb@northcoast.coop

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Jeremy Smith-Danford Marketing & Graphics Assistant (707) 502-3555 ext. 129 jeremy@northcoast.coop ARCATA LOCATION 811 I St., Arcata • (707) 822-5947 Open daily: 6 am to 9 pm Kevin Waters, Store Manager kevinwaters@nor thcoast.coop EUREKA LOCATION 25 4th St., Eureka • (707) 443-6027 Open Daily: 6 am to 9 pm Toby Massey, Store Manager tobymassey@nor thcoast.coop COOPERATIVE OFFICES 811 I St., Arcata GENERAL MANAGER Kelli Reese (707) 502-3555 ext. 124 kellireese@nor thcoast.coop MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Bella Waters (707) 502-3555 ext. 135 bellawaters@nor thcoast.coop HUMAN RESOURCES Lisa Landry (707) 826-8670 ext. 127 lisalandr y@nor thcoast.coop ACCOUNTING Kelli Costa (707) 502-3555 ext. 138 kcosta@nor thcoast.coop BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kelly Boehms, Dave Feral, Kate Lancaster, Fred Moore, Cheri Strong, Steve Suttell, Jessica Unmack board@northcoast.coop THE COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES: Voluntary & Open Membership Democratic Member Control Member Economic Participation Autonomy & Independence Education, Training & Information Cooperation Among Cooperatives Concern for Community The Co-op does not officially endorse the services or products of any paid advertiser. All articles, columns and letters are the expressed opinion of the author and not the Co-op News.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters must include your name, address, member #, and telephone #. Letters should be kept to a maximum of 250 words and may be edited.

We regret that we may not be able to publish all letters due to limited space. Letters are due on the 10th of each month. Email your letters to co-opnews@northcoast.coop or send them to: Co-op News, 811 I Street, Arcata, CA 95521.

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CO-OP NEWS | Jan. 2015

INSIDE JANUARY 1 Wellness Wednesdays 2 New Year's Cleanse

11 Member Letters

3 Member Giveaway

13 Coloring Contest

4 Community Partners

15 Reference Guide

5 Cook, Learn, Enjoy!

6 Your Chance to Win $100

Special Hours Notice: On Jan. 17 we will closeat 6pm

6-9 2015 Shopper Survey 10 Shaved Brussels Sprouts

12 Kale & Navy Bean Soup

for our Annual Employee Celebration.

| WELLNESS |

Cleansing Your Body in the New Year

Brenda Harper Consumer Education Coordinator Why Detox?

Detoxification is what the body’s chemistry does to rid itself of unwanted chemicals, whether the chemicals are left over from metabolism or have entered the body from the air, food and water that have been consumed, or from substances rubbed onto the skin or used on hair.

The word detoxification, or detox, is also used to describe a treatment intended to improve or assist the body’s natural processes of eliminating toxins. The accumulation of toxins can affect digestion, cause headaches, cause gas and bloating, weight gain, and other symptoms.

Although we strive to take care of our bodies, even the most dedicated of us has a difficult time avoiding exposure to toxins.

When toxins are being assimilated or created faster than they can be eliminated, the toxic accumulations create an environment in the body in which disease could develop.

Degenerative diseases like cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease, emphysema, and a host of others are occurring in epidemic proportions.

Modern medicine has been powerless to stop it. Although there have been great advances in medicine, the disease rates continue to rise.

In recent history, mankind has drastically changed the chemistry of the environment in which we live. Since the end of World War II, our environment has been flooded with tens of thousands of synthetic chemicals. Today, approximately 60,000 different chemicals are in common use, and many of these are highly toxic.

We are exposed to pollutants daily.

Environmental toxins, including pesticides, herbicides, chemical solvents, and industrial chemicals of all types come through our food, water, and air supply.

Studies have shown there are 400 synthetic chemicals in the average human body! Current laws allow for 350 different pesticides to be used on the food we eat and the average household contains 3-10 gallons of hazardous materials. We are surrounded by toxins.

Over the past decade, many studies have demonstrated the dangers to health from toxins in the environment. Toxic accumulation manifests itself in a variety of ways, including decreased immune function, autoimmune disease, enzyme dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, psychological disturbances, altered metabolism, nutritional deficiencies, and even cancer. Toxic accumulation is the underlying cause for most all degenerative disease. Toxins build up faster than they can be removed, and disease results.

In addition, we are eating more sugar and processed foods than ever before in human history. There are over 10,000 food and chemical additives allowed into the U.S. food supply including colorings, sweeteners, stimulants, preservatives, flavorings, emulsifiers, humectants and antimicrobials. The average American consumes approximately 14 pounds of additives per year!

Harmful chemicals and pathogenic microorganisms are swarming around us 24 hours a day. We cannot prevent contact with all harmful substances. Nor can we stop all toxins from entering our bodies. In fact, it is normal for the body to contain some toxins, but our bodies were designed to neutralize and eliminate these toxic substances as quickly as possible to maintain good health. The immune system, liver, kidneys, and other organs work together to remove harmful substances from the body, but sometimes our systems are overwhelmed and need a little help.

How to Detox If you’ve never used a detox product, it’s best to look into some of the basics of detox. Toxins are eliminated through various channels in the body, including the liver, lungs, lymphatics system, kidneys, skin, blood and bowel. The release of toxins when beginning a detox program may cause a healing reaction, or Herxheimer Reaction, which is characterized by a temporary increase in the symptoms of your condition or flu-like symptoms. The more toxic the body’s systems are, the greater

the reaction, since the body is dumping a lot of toxins into the blood stream for elimination. This reaction indicates that the treatment is working—a cleansing and purifying process is underway, and stored wastes are flowing through the body on the way out!

Eating a healthy diet is important to your body’s detoxing ability, during the detox and thereafter--be aware of where your food comes from, choose organic, eliminate sugar, excess caffeine and alcohol, and avoid processed foods. Drinking plenty of water is also important to the process of detoxing, as increased fluids help flush the toxins out of the body and speeds along detox.

To assist your quest to detox, the Wellness Departments at the Co-op have a variety of products that can help your body eliminate toxins that have accumulated. From azomite clay and food-grade diatomaceous earth to chlorella and other ‘greens’ and complete detox kits, you’ll find a product that will help cleanse your body of toxins.

Nerrisa Holt, our Wellness Department Head says that products from RenewLife are the most popular detox products at our Eureka store. Their detox kits are designed for a week of detox, going up to a 4-week detox. On the product boxes there is plenty of information and there’s even a Product Specialist available to answer your questions at a toll free number. HealthForce products are also popular. They have a great website that provides plenty of information about their line.

Editor’s note: Check with your health professional prior to beginning a detox program. The Wellness staff at the Co-op cannot prescribe or diagnose conditions but are able to provide product information.

Most popular detox kits available at the Co-op (top to bottom): Renew Life - Liver Detox Used to support, protect, stimulate and assist with the body's natural detoxification of the liver.

Garden of Life - Herbal D-Tox Provides a complete detoxification of the liver, colon, kidneys and lymphatic system.

Renew Life - Heavy Metal Cleanse Promotes heavy metal capture & removal.

Renew Life - Total Kidney Detox Support the natural cleansing processes of the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract. www.northcoast.coop

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| WE  OUR MEMBERS |

We Asked, You Responsed Even though the holidays are over, it is clear that many of our members like to receive gifts that are available at the Co-op.

Gifts can be given at any time of the year and for any occasion, or just to make someone's day!

Members respond to the November Member Survey question: What is your favorite holiday gift to receive?

Besides the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes Ed McMahon keeps promising me (only folks of a certain age may know this one…) my favorite holiday gift is spending time with my family and good friends, surrounded with awesome food and warm hearts… oh plus a great bottle of wine!

- Laura Specialty food item of high quality such as premium organic olive oil or handmade gift.

- Leslie Anything organic and chocolate!

- Peggy A successful bubbly batch of Kombucha, watching the sunset and leaves fall in my backyard while

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relaxing on my lawn recliner.

- Leonard Massage gift certificate.

- Phoebe Cars and canary diamond, Cartier watches, and gold.

- Kai Homemade edibles :) - April My favorite holiday gift to receive from an adult is a donation to my favorite charity, Shelterbox US. From a child a drawing or story is always treasured.

- Diane Organic food, especially locally grown or locally produced. Also Sjaacks dark organic chocolate bars, all those dark organic chocolates that I only get for a treat. :) - Sue Candles, soap, skin care, vitamins

and tea, all the wonderful things that our amazing Co-op has to offer!

- Allegra Consumables, i.e. Humboldt Fog, Cowgirl Creamery, wine.

- Patricia Socks – they are inexpensive, something I can use in the winter, lots of color and print choices.

- Linda

I like gifts that are handmade or remade from older things.

- Ellin

Flowers - Mary

Shoes!

- Marilyn

The gift of time together with family enjoying traditions. I also like scarves, socks, soaps… :) - Sunshine

Gift cards.

- Judy

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To top it off, we are including a $25 gift card so you can get yourself a special treat to help keep you motivated while you work, or to enjoy when the job is complete. We are even giving you two months to enter! So let’s sweep 2014 under the clean rug!.

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A ticket "home" to Chicago to see my family!

- Jessica

It's simple and doesn't cost a thing: Love and appreciation.

- Mario

or our first giveaway of 2015, we want to “clean house”. No really, we want to help you clean your home by giving away an assortment of eco-friendly cleaning products. One lucky Co-op member will receive products for just about every room! We have something for your bathroom, living spaces, kitchen and a little something to keep you clean while you work. We even have a ‘Dyson DC50 Animal’ vacuum to help pick up all the dirt and debris from 2014.

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Peace and quiet!

- Emma

Help with household chores, free housekeeping/ cleaning.

- Patty & Ron

Our Members giveaway!

Enter at customer service in either store

by Saturday, Feb. 28.

Hugs!

- Alex

Prize valued at over $500!

World peace and an end to hunger.

- Jack

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| COMMUNITY KITCHENS |

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ou’re probably familiar with our Eureka Community Kitchen location and all of the wonderful classes and workshops that go along with it — but have you had the chance to get acquainted with our Arcata Community Kitchen? With recent renovations and the same delightful staff and range of exciting class offerings, there's no better time to take a class in our Arcata Community Kitchen.

We’re constantly making strides to ensure that you have the best cooking class experience possible. That’s why we’ve recently refurbished our Arcata Community Kitchen — improving acoustics and installing a 70” TV screen to provide views

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from several different angles of culinary creations in action.

We’ve also updated the kitchen’s furniture and added adjustable window shading to provide a more comfortable and visually pleasing atmosphere. The Arcata Community Kitchen is better than ever and we invite you to come experience it yourself.

Below you’ll find a sampling of our upcoming Arcata Community Kitchen classes. To view a full listing of classes and workshops available in both our Arcata and Eureka Community Kitchens, pick up a 3-month schedule in store or view it on our website, www.northcoast.coop.

| MEMBERSHIP | You can also take this survey online!

go to You will still be able to enter the raffle and your survey will still be confidential. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/northcoastcoopsurvey

We value your input! Please take the time to answer the questions on pp. 6-9. As a thank you, we'll enter your name into a drawing to win one of five $100 gift cards!

Name

Member Number

Address

City, State

Phone Number

Email Address

ZIP

Deadline to enter: Jan. 31, 2015.

Survey Starts Here

1. How much does your household spend in an average week on groceries? (select one) Under $50

$50-$75

$76-$100

101-$125

$126-$150

$151+

Don’t Know

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

2. Where do you spend most of your grocery dollars?

O a. North Coast Co-op

O d. Farmers Market

O g. Costco

O b. Eureka Natural Foods

O e. Murphy's Markets

O h. Other ______________________________________

O c. Wildberries Marketplace

O f. Safeway

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4. From the list below, please choose the top five factors you consider when choosing where to shop for groceries:

3. Where do you regularly purchase the following types of products?

Don’t buy

Product categories

Buy mostly at Co-op

Buy mostly elsewhere

O

a. Product selection/variety

O

b. Quality/freshness of products

O

c. Prices

a. Grocery items (cereal, juice, canned goods, etc)

O

O

O

b. Dairy (milk, eggs, yogurt, soy, etc)

O

O

O

c. Fresh fruits & veggies

O

O

O

O

d. Location of store/convenience

d. Frozen foods

O

O

O

O

e. Hours of operation

e. Meat, poultry, fish & seafood

O

O

O

f. Deli/ready to eat foods

O

O

O

O

f. Atmosphere/ambiance of store

g. Beer/wine

O

O

O

O

g. Availability of local foods

h. Coffee/tea

O

O

O

O

h. Cleanliness of store

O

i. Knowledgeable staff

O

j. Friendly/courteous staff

i. Bread & bakery

O

O

O

j. Bulk products

O

O

O

k. General merchandise & home products

O

O

O

l. Supplements & personal care

O

O

O

O

k. Availability of brands I/my family likes

m. Specialty cheeses & olive bar

O

O

O

O

l. Availability of natural/organic foods

O

m. Cooperative ownership

O

n. Other (please specify):_____________________

Other (please specify): ________________________

5. How much of your grocery dollars does your household spend at North Coast Co-op in an average week?

A little (0-25%)

Some (26-50%)

More than half (51-75%)

Almost all (76-100%)

Don’t know

O

O

O

O

O

6. On average, how often do you shop at North Coast Co-op?

More than 1/week

Once/week

Twice/Month

Once/Month

Less than 1/Month

O

O

O

O

O

7. Please rate North Coast Co-op in terms of how well it is meeting your needs with respect to the following store characteristics: Very Well

Well

Somewhat Well

Somewhat

Poorly

Very Poorly

No Opinion

a. Product selection/variety

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

b. Quality/freshness of products

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

c. Prices

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

d. Location of store/convenience

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

e. Hours of operation

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

f. Atmosphere/ambiance of store

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

g. Cleanliness of store

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

h. Knowledgeable staff

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

i. Friendly/courteous staff

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

j. Availability of brands I/my family likes

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

k. Availability of natural/organic foods

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

l. Availability of local foods

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

m. Responsiveness to customer feedback

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

n. Other (please specify):__________________________________

8. How well does the store meet your needs overall?

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Very Well

Well

Somewhat Well

Somewhat Poorly

Very Poorly

No Opinion

O

O

O

O

O

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9. Please rate North Coast Co-op in terms of how well it is meeting your needs in the following product categories: Very Well

Well

Somewhat Well

Somewhat Poorly

a. Grocery items (cereal, juice, canned goods, etc.)

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

b. Dairy (milk, eggs, yogurt, soy, etc)

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

c. Fresh fruits & veggies

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

d. Frozen foods

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

e. Meat, poultry, fish & seafood

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

f. Deli/ready to eat foods

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

g. Beer/wine

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

h. Coffee/tea

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

i. Bread & bakery

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

j. Bulk products

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

k. General merchandise & home products

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

l. Supplements & personal care

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

m. Specialty cheeses & olive bar

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

Poorly

No Opinion/ Don’t Buy

Very Poorly

n. Other (please specify): ________________________

10. Are you a North Coast Co-opmember-owner? O yes

O no

11. If you are a North Coast Co-op member-owner, how important are these features for shopping at North Coast Co-op? (If you are not a member-owner, please skip to Question #12.)

Very Important Important Somewhat Important Not Important No Opinion a. Member-ownership of the business

O

O

O

O

O

b. Member-owner specials/coupons/discounts

O

O

O

O

O

c. Patronage refund

O

O

O

O

O

d. Ability to vote for board of directors

O

O

O

O

O

e. Other (please specify): ___________________________________________ 12. Please indicate the extent to which you agree that North Coast Co-op: Strongly Agree

Agree Somewhat Somewhat Disagree Strongly Agree Disagree Disagree

No Opinion

Works to create a sense of community

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

Promotes environmental stewardship

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

Can be trusted to make ethical business decisions

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

Has a positive influence on my community

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

Is meaningful in my life

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

Has helped me become a better environmental steward

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

14. How likely is it that you would recommend North Coast Co-op to a friend or colleague?

Very Likely O

Likely O

Somewhat Somewhat Likely Unlikely O

O

Unlikely

Very Unlikely

O

O

13. Please mark up to three social issues that you think North Coast Co-op should champion: O a . Promoting recycling

O e . Supporting local, sustainable agriculture

O i. Making charitable donations to community orgs.

O b . Support developing of other small businesses

O f . Addressing local hunger problems

O j. Other (please specify): _________________

O c . Providing nutrition education

O g . Providing education on food safety issues

O k . North Coast Co-op should not champion social or environmental issues

O d . Supporting other co-ops

O h . Supporting efforts to protect/improve environment

15. How would you rate your overall satisfaction with North Coast Co-op?

Extremely Satisfied O

Satisfied Slightly Slightly Dissatisfied Extremely Satisfied Dissatisfied Dissatisfied O O O O O

16. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements: Agree

Somewhat Agree

Somewhat Disagree

Disagree

O O O O O O O

O O O O O O O

O O O O O O O

O O O O O O O

I am willing to pay a little more for products that are produced more sustainably/with less environmental impact.

O

O

O

O

I engage in activities that address political/social issues.

O

O

O

O

I exercise on a regular basis.

Nutritional value is more important to me than price when buying food.

Organic foods are very important to me and my family.

I am proactive about my health.

I buy local foods when available.

I shop in places where I feel a sense of community.

As much as possible, I shop at locally owned retailers.

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17. What is your gender?

20. How long have you been shopping at North Coast Co-op?

19. What is your age range?

Male

Female

Other

O

O

O

18. What is your ZIP code? _____________

18-24 O

25-30 O

31-34 O

35-39 O

40-44 O

45-49 O

50-54 O

55-64 O

65+ O

Adults (18+ years old) Children

O

1

2

3+

O

O

O

O

O

O

1–3 years O

3.1 – 5 years O

5.1-10 years O

10.1-20 years O

20+ years O

21. How long have you been a member-owner of North Coast Co-op?

5.1-10 10.1- 20+ Not a Less 1-3 years 3.1-5 20 years member than 1 years years years year O O O O O O O

22. Including you, how many of the following live in your household?

None

Less than 1 year O

23. How far do you travel (one way) to shop at the North Coast Co-op?

Less than 1 mile O

1–5 miles O

5.1 – 10 miles O

10.1 – 25 miles O

25+ miles O

25. What is your approximate annual household income?

24. What is your highest level of education?

O

a. Less than high school diploma

O

d. 2-year college/tech/trade school degree

O

b. High school diploma

O

e. 4-year college degree

O

c. Some college/tech/trade school

O

f. Graduate/Professional degree

26. Please tell us your ethnicity: O

a. Asian American

O e. Hispanic or Latino(a)

O

b. Black or African American

O f. Native American/Alaskan Native

O

c. White or Caucasian

O g. Two or more/multiple race

O

d. Other

Important

Somewhat Important

$50,000 - $74,999

O b. $15,000-$24,999

$75,000 - $99,999

O c. $25,000 - $34,999

$100,000 - $149,999

O d. $35,000 - $49,999

$150,000 or more

27. What are you/your family’s dietary preferences (choose all that apply): O

a. None

O

j. Whole foods

O

b. Omnivore

O

k. Local

O

c. Vegetarian

O

l. Organic

O

d. Vegan

O

m. Dairy Free

No Opinion

O

e. Paleo

O

n. Nut Free

O

f. Raw

O

o. Soy Free

O

g. Gluten Free

O

p. No Sulfate/Sulfites

O

h. GMO Free

O

q. No Seafood/Shellfish

O

i. Low Sodium

O r. Other (please specify) _______________________

28. How important are the following criteria when considering products for you and/or your family?

Very Important

O a. Less than $15,000

Not Important

Locally grown/produced

O

O

O

O

O

Certified Organic

O

O

O

O

O

Independently owned/produced

O

O

O

O

O

Sustainably grown/produced

O

O

O

O

O

Natural ingredients

O

O

O

O

O

Fair Trade

O

O

O

O

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29. Which North Coast Co-op location do you shop at most? Choose one.

Arcata O

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Other (please specify): ____________________

What is your favorite thing about the North Coast Co-op? (If your response is specific to only one location, please indicate Arcata or Eureka.)

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What would you most like to see changed at the North Coast Co-op? (If your response is specific to only one location, please indicate Arcata or Eureka.)

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russels sprouts are the rising stars of the vegetable patch!

They are a cool weather crop and look like baby cabbages but are the buds that grow along the length of a thick, fibrous stalk. They are known for their ability to enhance DNA repair and to block the growth of cancer cells, making them a powerful member of the cabbage family. Brussels sprouts are nutritional powerhouses loaded with vitamins A, C, K and B, as well as the minerals iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and manganese. Their fiber aids in digestion and helps lower cholesterol. You can steam, roast or sauté Brussels sprouts.

Try them in this awesome recipe!

Ingredients (6-8 Servings) 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2½-3 pounds Brussels sprouts (3-4 cups) ½ cup shallots, minced (4 medium-size) 2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped ¼ cup water 1 lemon, juiced (2-3 tablespoons) ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste

By Brenda Harper, Consumer Education Coordinator & Pamela Hawkins, Outreach Coordinator Photos by Jeremy Smith-Danford

Directions 1. To prepare Brussels sprouts, rinse them in water. Trim the stems and remove any outer leaves as needed.

Using a sharp knife, thinly cut down through the Brussels sprouts in a shaving motion. Set aside. Chop & measure shallots and thyme leaves and set aside. Grate cheese and set aside (if using).

2. Heat oil in large sauté pan on high.

Add shallots and thyme; cook 2-3 minutes, until caramelized.

3. Add Brussels sprouts. Cook, stirring, for 6-7 minutes.

4. Add water; stir and cook uncovered 1 minute. Remove from heat immediately, as steam can quickly overcook!

5. Add lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Top with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

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| WE  OUR MEMBERS |

Letters to the Editor We welcome letters to the editor. Letters must include your name, address, member #, and telephone #. Space is limited; please be concise (preferably 250 words or less). We regret that we may not be able to publish all letters due to limited space. Email your letters to co-opnews@northcoast.coop or send them to: Co-op News, 811 I Street, Arcata, CA 95521 by the 10th of each month.

We Love Christy!

She is affectionately known as the Produce Queen in our household. I’ve only recently learned that her real name is Christy. She always has a friendly smile and a produce tip for us. She is always ready with a paring knife for samples of the freshest picks. My husband will ask, “what’s good today,” and she’ll give him her list of favorites. She hasn’t steered us wrong yet. Slate, my citrus loving son, depends on her to know which tangerines are the best. She’s one of the reasons that going to the Co-op really is more than a shopping trip. Thanks, Christy, for all of your good advice and endless knowledge of produce.

Katherine Almy, Richard Taylor and Slate Taylor Member #11424

Oatmeal Faux Pas?

Dear North Coast Co-op Newsletter, I am a big fan of oatmeal, and I love the idea the last newsletter gave me for yet more scrumptious oatmeal: add chocolate. Duh! However, I am aghast at the recipe calling for one hour cooking time in a crock pot. My fracking gosh! This is a big waste of energy, from all my experience with steel cut oats, let alone rolled oats.

For great oatmeal, I put my rolled oats (not even quick cooking) in a 1-quart mason jar, add boiled water (optional

Produce Department "Queen", Christy Meisner

sugar & cinnamon & raisins), and seal it.

I put the jar in my backpack and go get the bus at the Arcata Transit Center. By the time I am at my office in Old Town Eureka, the oats are ready to eat. Alternatively, I bring the dry oats to work, add hot water from the water “cooler,” stir, and let it sit. Oatmeal is made--with no additional energy input—in 20 minutes.

I would consider it a service if you would let Co-op News readers know. I’d consider it a real coup if you would retract the recommended cooking time/energy in the recipe! ;-) Best, Oona Smith, Member #12447

Thanks for Sharing

Kudos to the Co-op News for publishing Jodie Ellis’s pointed discussion of why the proposed bylaws revision was

voted down. It stands in contrast to the Board of Directors’ dismissal of the issues (“I am not going to get into the particulars…a lot of misinformation, some voting irregularities, and misjudged externalities.”) I faithfully read through the new bylaws and missed the points raised in the article. Good work, Jodie and allies.

For too long I’ve been saying, “The Co-op: We own it, but we don’t control it.” We’re very lucky that some members are still engaged and attentive despite a controlling leadership. Now that the proposed bylaws have been defeated, the membership deserves a frank, open discussion, without smears or resentment, in an accessible forum such as the newsletter (evening meetings don’t work for many of us.) Again, thanks to the newsletter for finally sharing a movement that looks very healthy for the Co-op.

Susan Nolan, Member #7657

Concerns about Our Co-op

Dear Co-op Friends, I and other members are very concerned about OUR Co-op. We urge you to explore these concerns by signing up for our education and action alerts, as we are restricted in what we can print here. I cherish our Co-op and the many ways we support our local community. Like most of us, I’ve supported our Co-op primarily by being a loyal shopper, and have trusted that others were making decisions

in our best interests. However, recently I became actively involved due to concern that the proposed Bylaws revisions would be harmful to us. Primarily due to the proposed membership fee increase from $25 to $325, and the elimination of most of our essential voting rights. Through active campaigning, we defeated the Bylaws revisions, however that hasn’t ended efforts by Co-op leadership to revise policies towards those goals. I believe our Board has been provided with inadequate, and/or inaccurate, information to make the best decisions for OUR Co-op. For example, we’ve been told by Co-op leadership that these Bylaws revisions are necessary, because they are currently out of compliance with California laws. However, no-one has yet explained how they are out of compliance. Our GM and Board also appear to be acting in various ways inconsistent with our Bylaws and Administrative Codes. I’m not inherently distrustful, I’ve just learned too much recently to go back to being just a shopper. I don’t want our Co-op to become like a Corporation. I believe in preserving our democratic co-operative principles. If you do too, please sign up to learn our perspective and how you can help. Contact jodieellis@suddenlink.net or 840-9250 to receive updates by e-mail or post. Privacy is protected, and you may unsubscribe any time.

In Solidarity, Jodie Ellis, Member #21314

Mark Your Calendars, Attend a Board Meeting Board of Directors Meetings

Upcoming Board Meetings: January 8, 2015 • 6-8pm Co-op Community Kitchen, Arcata (Plaza Point building across 8th Street from our Arcata store location) February 5 , 2015 • 6-8pm Co-op Community Kitchen, Eureka (inside of our Eureka Store location)

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March 5, 2015 • 6-8pm Co-op Community Kitchen, Arcata (Plaza Point building across 8th Street from our Arcata store location)

Co-op Action Committee Meetings Upcoming CAC Meeting:

Wednesday, January 21 • 6-8pm Co-op Community Kitchen, Eureka (inside of our Eureka store location) Due to an early print deadline, we were not able to report out on the Co-op Action Committee meeting that was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 18. We hope to be able to report out on that meeting in the February Co-op News.

Can’t attend the meeting but want to join the conversation? Email mac@northcoast.coop. Agendas and minutes will be posted on our website at www.northcoast.coop. Don’t have internet access?

Contact staff liaison Melanie Bettenhausen at (707) 502-3555 x 132.

| COOK & SAVE |

COOK & SAVE

By Brenda Harper, Consumer Education Coordinator & Pamela Hawkins, Outreach Coordinator Photo by Jeremy Smith-Danford

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he North Coast Co-op’s free, monthly Cook & Save class develops recipes that include items from our sales flyer. This month we are featuring organic dried navy beans from our Bulk Department.

Navy beans are small, pea-sized beans that are creamy white in color. As a concentrated energy source with a long shelf life, navy beans were a staple on U.S. Navy vessels in the mid-1800s, earning them their name. They are mildflavored beans that are dense and smooth. They are high in fiber, calcium, and iron, and are a great source of protein, which helps your body repair cells and make new ones.

Navy beans are high in folate, thiamin, magnesium, phosphorous and iron, and are also a rich source of manganese and copper (trace minerals that work together as part of the body’s antioxidant defenses).

Dried navy beans can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry and dark place, where they will keep for up to 12 months. Cooked navy beans will keep fresh in the refrigerator for about three days if placed in a covered container.

One pound of dried beans is about 2 ½ cups of beans, which yields 5-6 cups of cooked beans.

Ingredients (serves 4) • • • • • • • • • • • •

Directions

2 cups cooked navy beans (½-¾ cups dried) 2 medium sized carrots 4 cups water 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 bunches kale, chopped (4 cups packed) 1 14.5 oz. can Italian-style diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon cayenne powder (optional)

1. Presoak ½-¾ cups dried navy beans (allow several hours for this step): check for and remove stones and damaged beans by spreading them out on a light colored plate or cooking surface. Rinse beans in a strainer and place them in a saucepan with two to three cups of water. Boil the beans for 2 minutes, take pan off heat, cover and allow to stand for 2 hours. Drain the soaking liquid and rinse the beans with water.

2. Cook navy beans: return soaked beans to pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally. Beans are done when a fork can easily be inserted (fork tender).

Strain and set aside.

3. Peel and slice carrots into ¼ inch pieces.

Put into pot and cover with 4 cups water. Cook until fork can be inserted easily, but before carrots get mushy (almost fork tender).

4. In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes stirring lightly. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes longer.

5. Add the cooked carrots and their water to the pot; then add kale, tomatoes, salt, black pepper and fresh oregano. Cover pot and cook 5 minutes or until kale is tender. Stir in cayenne powder, if using, to make it spicy. Add beans. Serve hot.

Sale Ingredients

Bulk Organic Navy Beans

Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes

Napa Valley Organic Olive Oil

per lb

14.5 oz

25.4 oz

$1.69

2 for $3

Valid Jan. 20 through Feb. 2, 2015

$9.99

Next Cook & Save Class: Monday, February 9, 6pm in Arcata

Please register online, just as you would a cooking class at www.northcoast.coop. Choose Cooking Classes from the dropdown menu and click on register.

Or call Pamela Hawkins at (707) 443-6027 ext. 120. www.northcoast.coop

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| CO-OP KIDS |

Enter Our Co-op Kids Coloring Contest to Win a $25 Gift Card!

Name:

Age:

Guardian's Name:

Phone #:

Email address: Home Address: 13

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Bring your entries to Customer Service in either store location. Deadline to Enter: 2/28/2015.

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