The Co-op Current: June/July 2014

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LOCALLY GROWN • COMMUNITY OWNED • SINCE 1982

Eat Local challenge JUNE 16 - JULY 15

JUNE - JULY 2014

Celebrating 32 Years of Nourishing the Community

OWNER APPRECIATION WEEKEND: JUNE 7-8

Owners Save 10%1 www.tidalcreek.coop

Mission & Vision Statement Our Mission

We are dedicated to serving and connecting our community through a thriving natural foods cooperative business.

Our Vision

To foster and nourish health of the individual, community and planet by offering: ■ High quality natural, organic and

local foods and other environmentally sound products ■ A comfortable, affordable place

to shop and share knowledge

■ Education and training to help

people make informed choices towards well being

■ A sustainable and economical

model which invests in the local and cooperative communities

ON THE COVER Where is our food coming from?

Farm fresh local products are in abundance this summer. Join the Eat Local Challenge with Tidal Creek and Down East Connect—living proof that local agriculture is of great value to our community.

Contents

Board Note .....................................................................3 Manager Message ...........................................................3 Mailbag ..........................................................................3 Around The Co-op ......................................................... 4-5

7 Cooperative Principles

Co-op Scoops ..................................................................6

1. Voluntary and open membership

Partner Spotlight...............................................................7

2. Democratic member control 3. Member economic participation

Eat Local Challenge ...................................................... 8-9

4. Autonomy and independence

Look For Local ...............................................................10

5. Education, training, and information

Healthy Sun Protection.................................................... 11

6. Cooperation among cooperatives 7. Concern for the community “The cooperative business model, with its roots in democracy, is a solution to many of the world’s issues: social conflict, poverty, human rights and environmental issues” —Paul Hazen, President and CEO National Cooperative Business Association Advertisements in the Co-op Current are paid for by the advertiser and do not imply endorsement of any product or service by the Tidal Creek Co-op Board, Management or Staff. Advertising space is available.

Rates range from $35 to $200, depending on size. Distribution is 4,500.

Ad copy must be submitted electronically in camera-ready quality by regular publication deadline. Articles and letters for publication are welcome. Articles must be submitted in digital form and may be edited for length or clarity. If interested, please email currents@tidalcreek.coop

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Book Review ..................................................................12 Staff Spotlight ................................................................13 Co-op Events ............................................................. 14-15 Wild Card Coupon ...........................................Back Cover

THE CO-OP CURRENT Published bi-monthly by Tidal Creek Co-op Managing Editor Katie Wright

General Manager Craig Harris

Editor Rebecca Warfield

Marketing Manager Katie Wright

Graphic Design and Layout Sue Cothran

Co-op Kitchen Manager Deb Lovan

Contributors Craig Harris, Deb Lovan, Andrea Houlihan, Bethany Delaney, Katie Wright, Amy Hawkins, Evan Folds, JoAnn Fogler

Perishable Manager Mack Fleming

Board of Directors Joe Kertesz, Anthony Garguilo, Kathryn Waple, Matt Collogan, Ryanna Battiste, Michelle Britt, Evan Folds, Justin Murphy, Danielle Richardet.

Finance Manager Amy Fleming

Front End Manager Kathryn Waple Wellness Manager Andrea Houlihan Human Resources Manager Vicki Baty

BOARD NOTE

Welcome Jason Blake-Beach

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s our Tidal Creek family welcomes the warmer weather, we are also transitioning to a new beginning for our Co-op. For the past six months, the Board of Directors has been hard at work searching for a new General Manager. This has truly been a practice of the second cooperative principle in action: Democratic Member Control. You contributed to this hiring process last September when you cast your vote to elect the new Co-op Board members.

When our current GM decided to transition to Grocery Manager of the Co-op, we formed a search committee and reached out to staff for their help in finding the right leader for the team. Owners and staff offered their support in spreading our posting around and we feel that we’ve found the perfect fit to lead our Co-op.

Jason Blake-Beach comes to us from Greenstar Co-op in Ithaca, New York (www.greenstar.coop), and formerly First Alternative Co-op in Corvallis, Oregon (www.firstalt.coop) and Alberta Cooperative Grocery (www.albertagrocery. coop) in Portland, Oregon. He brings along a decade of experience working in food co-ops, his wife Natasha, and four-

Mail Bag This is a great place to get a juice when you are too busy to make one at home (or out of produce)!

- The Juice Nurse Thanks so much! We’re always happy to make juices for you anytime.

PS. Check out “The Juice Nurse” on Facebook if you’re looking for great info and tips on juicing!

month-old daughter Ruby. If anyone has any input that may make his transition to Wilmington easier, please feel free to reach out to any member of the Board of Directors.

This process would not have been a success without the support of Owners who care for their community and the future of their food Co-op. The Board would like to thank everyone involved, especially those who offered constructive input throughout the process. Your contributions were invaluable in making this a success. We’re stronger together and excited to welcome Jason to Wilmington, Tidal Creek and the Co-op Family.

Congratulations to Tidal Creek for heading up the SE Region’s top Right-to-Know (about GMO) Grocers chosen by ORCA! You rock. -Joanne P.

I would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Tidal Creek Co-op and their staff.

I live in Jacksonville and was in town to do some leafleting at UNCW. I realized that my phone was about to die, and with the weather being awful and their being tornado watches I was scared to drive home without a phone. While they were unable to help me, they did their best to try to find me a phone charger while I was in the store. Even a customer was helping! Amazing service as always, love you guys! -Christina H. We’re so glad we could help you out even a little during a stressful afternoon! We do have some pretty awesome customers:)

I would like to see the Co-op have more products that are either salt free or no salt added and also have more products that are sugar free or low sugar. These type of products could be listed for a hand-out and greatly help with both getting new customers and telling regular customers. What do you think? I am not the only ones that need or want these products. I often hear people ask for them. - JoAnn F.

Thanks so much for the suggestions JoAnn. We’ve sent your list to our grocery buyer to see if we can get some more items in and work on hand-out for customers looking for these things.

Comments or Suggestions? Submit them at the Customer Service Desk or email us at mail@tidalcreek.coop. www.tidalcreek.coop 3 www.tidalcreek.coop 3

AROUND THE CO-OP PRODUCE NEWS

GROCERY NEWS

Mack Fleming

Craig Harris

Produce Manager

Grocery Manager

We are starting to see some great local produce come through the department.

We are so lucky to have access to some of the best local farmers in the state of North Carolina: Stefan from Black River Organic Farm in Ivanhoe, NC, and Herbie Cottle from Cottle Organics in Rose Hill, NC. We are currently trying to access as much local produce as we can find, and these two farmers are really good at what they do! Let me give you an example of how hard these guys work. One Thursday night, I realized I had forgotten to put in an order with Herbie for Friday. So I sent him a text with my order at 10:00 p.m.

Figuring he would be asleep, I apologized for texting so late. He replied within 30 seconds. “No problem, anything

Stefan Hartmann, Black River Organic Farm

Every Day Low Prices

Tidal Creek Coop is committed to providing the best product quality at the best possible price. We are constantly researching product ingredients and opportunities for better pricing. By now you might have seen our Every Day Low Price orange signs. These signs highlight price reductions that we have made throughout the store. You will find these great deals every day on eggs, milk, cereal, yogurt, pizza, pet food, toilet paper, paper towels, wellness items and much more.

Herbie Cottle, Cottle Organics

else?” The next morning, they picked 12 flats of strawberries and 3 cases of varietal greens and delivered them at 1:00 p.m.! These guys are some of the unsung heroes of our produce department, and we are very fortunate to have access to the fruits of their labor. Keep a look out for a wide variety of local produce coming soon!

The Produce Team is committed to providing the healthiest, local, naturally farmed, and organically grown products for our owners, customers, and the community. We make purchasing from local growers and small farms a priority. We bring in the highest quality produce possible.

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The Grocery Team is committed to providing the healthiest products for you, your family, pets and our planet. We make purchasing from local growers, producers and small farms a main priority of our daily business. Our Bulk department offers a wide assortment of organic and Fair Trade products as well as providing unique herbs and spices, at affordable prices. Quality beer and wine selections are available from small vineyards and microbreweries with several organic and low sulfite options available. We work to ensure that our products are free of hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, sweeteners, preservatives and flavors.

We provide you with meats and dairy products that are free of hormones and antibiotics. We will purchase GMO-free products whenever possible.

We purchase items from companies with ethics and standards similar to the Co-op’s.

Tidal Creek Co-op is celebrating it’s 32nd Birthday & to celebrate we’re giving back to our Owners with a storewide Owner Appreciation Weekend Sale!

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 & SUNDAY, JUNE 8

Active Owners receive a 10% discount all weekend.

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AROUND THE CO-OP WELLNESS NEWS

Andrea Houlihan Wellness Manager

Summer Sales!

from nature that help heal and nourish the body, so come check them out—there might be an herb for you!

Everyone’s favorite hair and skin care line, ACURE organics, will be on sale during the month of July. Keep that hair and skin healthy and beautiful after days spent

Kirstin here, with news of the happenings in the wellness department. It’s time to get excited about our summertime sales!

Coming up in June all Gaia Herb products will be on sale for the whole month. Gaia Herbs grow and manufacture herbs using organic farming practices on their 250acre farm nearby in Brevard, NC. They use concentrated herbal extracts for higher potency and better absorption. They produce both single herb products as well as herbal blends. Herbs are an amazing gift

CO-OP KITCHEN NEWS Deb Lovan

Co-op Kitchen Manager

Just finished stocking the Deli refrigerators with some of the great supplies of local produce now coming to market.

Availability is up, costs are down, and variety is increasing in the produce markets. What that means for us in the Co-op Kitchen is more fresh local fruits and vegetables to prepare for you. Fresh melons and berries stock the salad bar along with rainbow colored peppers and heirloom tomatoes. Fresh local vegetables lightly steamed, oven roasted, or served raw are being utilized daily by the Kitchen staff. The Bakery has access to fresh berries for desserts and our famous chocolate zucchini cake is chock full of local zucchini.

We know that the change of seasons also means that many of our customers regular routines will be changing as well.

Kids are out of school, beaches beckon, surf is up. Keep in mind that the Co-op is here for you. When you are thinking of

frolicking in the ocean or soaking up the sun with ACURE conditioners, shampoos, lotions and potions. These products are designed to be nourishing by using organic and fair-trade certified ingredients, 100% plant-based natural ingredients, and pure essential oils.

Look for these and many more great Coop deals in store. Thanks for shopping; that’s all for now!

The Tidal Creek Wellness Department is committed to providing its customers with superior quality supplements and body care products. We select goods from companies who, like Tidal Creek, have policies in place to control the use of unsafe ingredients and ensure that products and processing have the least amount of negative environmental impact. The Wellness staff strives to have reliable information available about the benefits and effectiveness of our products.

eating local, remember we are a local food producer.

The Co-op Kitchen makes its foods from scratch, using fresh ingredients every day. Smoothies and fresh juices are made to order. Fresh, made from scratch bakery products are always available. Custom ordered birthday cakes can be made on notice using fresh vegetable juice to color, our simple approach to decoration. And, because we are so close to our customer we are able to address any of your dietary requests and customize most any order for you.

Using local products and supporting local food producers is an important part of Tidal Creek’s mission. The kitchen supports that mission through our use of local ingredients, support of local producers such as Nature Ways Goat Cheese and the employment of 10 employees. That is 10 local jobs allowing people to work in a great environment and be an important part of an even greater community.

The Co-op Kitchen Team is committed to providing the healthiest products for ourselves and our planet. We avoid the use of any products with high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils. Organic products are central to our department and we weigh carefully the choice between them and conventional products when availability or financial concerns cause us to make this choice. Developing relationships with local food producers and companies that share the Co-op’s vision is also of central importance to us. We understand that our effort to bring well-prepared, fresh foods to our customers contributes to a larger ecological and cultural mission. www.tidalcreek.coop 5

CO-OP SCOOPS LOCALLY OWNED for 32 years – Happy Birthday Tidal Creek!

July 2 marks Tidal Creek’s 32nd anniversary as Wilmington’s first and only Cooperative Food Market. The Co-op began as an idea that we still embody today – a group of people wanting better food for themselves and their families.

We are owned by you – our customers – and that makes us very different from other national chains owned by investors outside of the community. Our sustainable model is dedicated to meeting the needs of our owners and the local community. To celebrate our birthday this year, we will be honoring our roots, giving back, and staying local – supporting local farmers and food producers, reinvesting in the community, and rewarding our Owners!

Integrative && Special Needs Pediatric Care IntegrativeGeneral General Special Needs Pediatrics

We Believe every child is special.

We Believe in treating the whole child by addressing their physical, emotional, social and environmental needs.

Giving back to LOCAL CHARITIES For 32 years the Co-op has been dedicated to supporting local charities that are bringing wellness to our community. This year we launched our REAL CHANGE “Round Up at the Register” Customer Donation Program and it has been a big success, in total raising close to $2,000 for the two organizations involved. Your donations made a big difference with Feast Down East and Cape Fear River Watch this year.

Thank you for supporting these amazing local organizations and the work they do to nourish our community. We will be excited to announce the two new REAL CHANGE recipients in early June. Keep an eye out for details and remember to “Round Up” and make a difference next time you purchase something at the Co-op!

Keeping it LOCAL by giving back to our OWNERS

Come by the Co-op on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 for Owner Appreciation Weekend. Active owners receive a 10% discount all weekend.

Discounted pricing applies to all items in stock on the shelf. We love our Owners at Tidal Creek Co-op. Not an owner? Talk to any one of the Co-op’s employees to find out how you can become one today! Thanks for all you do to support the Co-op.

We Believe in addressing the root cause of illness.

We Believe the integrative approach, combining western medicine & evidence-based complementary healing modalities with an emphasis on natural medicine, is the best way to heal and prevent illness.

We Believe in a parent’s right to vaccine education and informed consent.

Welcoming our New Healthcare Provider

We Believe in partnering with parents to create a living legacy of vibrant health for future generations.

Amy Hawkins, ND Doctorate, Naturopathic Medicine

910.319.7744 • www.clinicforspecialchildren.net • 5725 Oleander Drive, Suite C-1 6 June - July 2014

Tidal Creek Co-op is dedicated to serving and connecting our community through a thriving natural foods cooperative business. Thanks for all you do to support the Co-op and help us fulfill that mission.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Growing Local Progressive Farms Brings Micro-Local Food to Tidal Creek

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t’s summertime and Progressive Gardens & Progressive Farms are proud to be bringing micro-local food to Tidal Creek Co-op. It takes an average of 1500 miles for the average meal to get to a plate. But in our case it takes under a mile!

Progressive Gardens has been growing wheatgrass for the deli for many years, but Progressive Farms has recently started stocking the Co-op with greens, peppers, tomatoes, and much more to come.

Our methods are beyond organic, using techniques such as compost tea, Albrecht mineral balance, a lot of love, and planting by the celestial rhythms using the Stella Natura planting and harvesting calendar.

We recently introduced bees and chickens into our urban farm at 6022 Oleander Drive. Please, come by and meet our new farm hands for yourself.

We are also interested in connecting with people who want to grow food to develop their own personal agriculture, or even get started with a career in farming through our Food Farms and Food Lawns programs.

Food Lawns is a part of our working urban farm.

“Home Growers” buy in for a crop share placed in their landscape that pays them in food, gardening supplies, and cash. We will be hiring “Branch Managers” to do all of the farming in order to create a neighborhood by neighborhood food system. We are broadening this vision to larger tracts of land with our Food Farms initiative in an attempt to put unused land into production. If you have the land, we can help you farm it. With your help we can turn the Tidal Creek produce department into the first micro-local market on the planet! Send an email to grow@ foodlawns.com to get in touch on our Food Farms or Food Lawns opportunities.

Tidal Creek and Progressive Gardens & Progressive Farms share the same vision: growing more nutritious food closer to the people who eat it. Look for us at the Riverfront and Poplar Grove Farmers markets, and on the shelves at Tidal Creek Coop. Thanks for your support, and let us know how we can be of service.

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Eat Local!

Try Downeast Connect

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idal Creek is proud to be partnering with Down East Connect to bring you an even wider variety of farm fresh local products this summer. Down East Connect is an amazing organization that offers local seasonal variety and justpicked freshness with free membership and deliveries to local connection points including Tidal Creek Co-op.

Who is Down East Connect?

“Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are.” - Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Down East Connect is a not-forprofit organization that works with local producers and consumers to create an online “virtual farmer’s market.”

Membership is free and members can fill their virtual carts with orders to various local farms. Orders placed online are aggregated and delivered to Wilmington area “connection points” twice weekly.

Buyers can then drop by and pick up the freshest, most delicious produce available!

What does Down East Connect do?

As commercial grocers stock their shelves with colorful boxes of food-like products that have questionable nutritive values, small farmers are facing insurmountable challenges from rising costs and constant pressure from big agriculture. Down East Connect offers local farmers the option of selling directly to an urban market with minimal marketing, transportation, and packaging expenses. Wilmington consumers have the opportunity to buy local produce directly from local farmers.

Why use Down East Connect?

Local farmers support Down East Connect because its wide marketing reach allows them entry into a market that they would not otherwise be able to service.

In addition, Down East Connect shares every food dollar sold with the farmer on an industry-leading 80-20 split. And because orders are paid for when they are sold, farmers are able to more accurately gauge production levels, which reduces waste and spoilage. Consumers support 8 June - July 2014

Down East Connect for a variety of reasons. Whether you chose your food based on taste, convenience, local seasonal varieties, diet restrictions, or nutritional value, Down East Connect delivers!

Because all of the food available on the Farmer’s Fresh Market is from within a 60-mile radius of Wilmington, the quality and freshness is never compromised and artificial preservatives are never added.

Down East Connect sees the value of educating consumer on exactly where their food is coming from and what goes into producing it. We highlight the economic and environmental impact of buying locally. This approach emphasizes a positive effect on the producer, consumers and the environment. Down East Connect is living proof that local agriculture is of great value to the community. The organization owes all of its success to the community we serve. From the supportive, long-standing partnerships with our connection points (including everyone’s favorite neighborhood Co-op, Tidal Creek), to innovative and fresh ideas from our farmers and participation from food-loving locavores, we have been able to grow and refine our services to

become the efficient model we are today.

What is in the future for Down East Connect?

Industrial agriculture has taken its toll on the health of all of us, and small farmers shoulder the burden of saving our local food systems. Down East Connect aims to dig in with them, working around the clock to connect our urban buying clubs with our rural agrarian friends who are using innovative methods to grow and produce some of the tastiest southeastern North Carolina products available. As awareness of our flawed commercial food systems spreads, our organization has grown from a love of Southern food and pride in southeastern North Carolina agriculture to encompass the answers to many questions related to food security: What are we eating? Who grew it? How did they grow it? And why does it matter? We will continue to create and build upon existing partnerships.

In the coming months, we will be announcing new and exciting programs that allow us to increase the services we offer to the community.

How to shop local with Down East Connect Get started in 4 easy steps:

1. Go to the DownEast Connect website at: www. farmersfreshmarket.org/downeast/ 2. Select Tidal Creek Co-op as your pick up spot (from the list) and follow the registration instructions.

3. Fill your cart with local produce and hand-made products from the online market!

4. Purchase securely using any major credit card or PayPal. 5. Your order will be delivered farm-fresh to Tidal Creek Co-op, or your choice of pick up spots.

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LOOK FOR LOCAL

BY Craig Harris Grocery Manager

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e’re keeping it local this summer.

Tidal Creek is excited to be offering some more fabulous “Made in North Carolina” goodies. From the northeast part of the state we bring you Bertie’s Blister Fried Peanuts. They come in traditional, salt and pepper, and ghost pepper varieties and are deeelicious! From the middle of the

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state you will now find Ginny O’s Cheese Rings, made from a family recipe that dates back to the 1850’s. Each Cheese Straw is homemade and hand-baked fresh with each order. Also from the middle of the state comes Tonya’s Pecan Crisps. These delightful cookies taste like pecan pie and are also gluten-free.

We are also excited to present our Eat Local Challenge again this year, mid June-mid July. Look for fun details in-store and on our website (tidalcreek.coop) and join the challenge with us!

Healthy Sun Protection

Choosing the Best Sunscreen for Those Long Days at the Beach

BY Dr. Amy Hawkins, ND Doctorate, Naturopathic Medicine

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appy Summer Solstice! Let’s talk about healthy sun protection! We all know about the importance of sunscreen to help prevent sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer, but have you heard that sunscreen really isn’t the best protection? And did you know that some sunscreens may actually do more harm than good? It’s true.

There is no doubt that UV radiation is harmful. However, most sunscreens block only UVB rays and only prevent sunburn and some forms of skin cancer. This is a major problem because UVA rays are associated with melanoma, which is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

Researchers have actually found that the highest rates of melanoma occur among people who use the most sunscreen. Why? Sunscreens give us a false sense of security, allowing us to stay out in the direct sun for too long without getting sunburned.

During those long hours, UVA rays cause a lot of skin damage. Additionally, many sunscreens actually contain chemicals that may promote the development of skin cancer. Yikes.

The very best defense against getting too much harmful UV radiation is covering up.

Three major public health authorities – FDA, National Cancer Institute and International Agency for Research on Cancer – have concluded that sunscreens alone do NOT reduce the rate of skin cancer. This means you must use protective clothing, shade and good timing. Wear your hat, sunglasses and longsleeves. Relax in the shade. Be active in the early morning or late afternoon (UV radiation peaks between 10 am and 3 pm).

We all love those long days at the beach, so choosing the best sunscreen is essential. The first step is to be sure that you use a “broad-

spectrum” sunscreen, meaning that it provides protection against UVB and UVA rays. The second step is to consider the ingredients in your sunscreen and whether they might do more harm than good. Read ingredient labels very carefully. You have a choice between chemical formulations, mineral formulations (which contain zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide) or combined chemical and mineral formulations. Whichever sunscreen you choose, it should be water-resistant and SPF 30+.

One of the most common sunscreen chemicals, oxybenzone, is often recommended because it is the only FDA-approved blocker of UVA rays. However, it is also a synthetic estrogen that is easily absorbed and acts as a hormone disruptor. To make things worse, oxybenzone may actually contribute to skin cancer by releasing free radicals. It should absolutely be avoided. Many other chemical blocks have similar problems.

But vitamins are OK, right? Not always.

Recent studies have found that sunscreens containing vitamin A in the form of “retinyl palmitate” and “retinol” may cause more rapid development of skin cancer and other skin lesions. Vitamin A is an important antioxidant, but you should get it by eating lots of orange and red vegetables, not by rubbing it on your skin.

So what’s a conscious shopper to do?

I recommend that you choose mineral formulations containing zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. These minerals provide excellent UVB and UVA protection and are much safer than any chemical formulations on the US market. Be sure to choose creams instead of powders or sprays because even mineral blocks can be very harmful if inhaled.

If you absolutely can’t stand mineral sunscreens (I know, they leave a white film), then choose chemical formulations that contain only avobenzone and/or Mexoryl SX as the active ingredients. These are the safest chemicals that block UVB and UVA rays. They also stay where they belong – on the skin – so they don’t act as hormone disruptors.

You can get more information on sun safety by checking out the Environmental Working Group’s 2013 Sunscreen Guide at

www.ewg.org/2013sunscreen (the updated 2014 Guide comes out on May 21). They have lists of the best and worse sunscreens, complete with ingredients and safety ratings. See how yours measures up. These researchers have worked hard to put so much information at your fingertips, so use it! Your skin will thank you.

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BOOK REVIEW

Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Discover One of the Great Untapped Resources of the World

BY JoAnn L. Fogler Co-op Owner

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alerie Ann Worwood is an aromatherapist, reflexologist, and a member of the London and Counties Society of Physiologists. She has her own clinic in Romford, England. She lectures all over the world on the benefits of aromatherapy and essential oils.

This expert in essential oils awakens the reader to the world of many possibilities in aromatherapy. Nature, in one of its most powerful forms is waiting for you, according Worwood. Presently, there are approximately 300 essential oils, which between them constitute an extremely effective medical system. Each oil is used for diverse purposes.

For example, she cites peppermint oil as an anti-inflammatory used to treat rheumatism and arthritis, and it is prescribed by doctors for the relief of discomfort in the digestive system under the name “Colerin.” This is one of the many oils that she cites that has more than one purpose.

Essential oils, according to the author, are one of the great untapped resources of the world. These extremely complex precious liquids are extracted from very specific

Potato Salad 2 4 1 1 5 1

pounds new potatoes tablespoons basic mayonnaise tablespoon chopped chives small onion, finely chopped drops lemon essential oil drop spearmint essential oil

Boil potatoes and leave to cool, blend the essential oils and use 2 drops of the blend, mixing with mayonnaise, chive and onions.

Pour over the potatoes, chill and serve.

species of plant life and are thyme, lemon, and clove. in harmony with people and In addition, she gives plant life. Essential oils can be formulas with the oils to help applied through the skin—in with problem conditions. massage oils or by osmosis in Personally, I like lavender. It is the bath—or by inhalation in a natural antibiotic, antiseptic, a variety of methods. One of antidepressant, sedative and the most satisfactory aspects of detoxifier (all this info is in using essential oils medically the book). Besides all this, it is and cosmetically is that they a very pleasant smell. enter and leave the body Another of the author’s leaving no toxins behind. favorites is rosemary, which is The Complete Book of This is definitely a reference great in the bath and good for Essential Oils and book with charts, illustrations, muscle aches. This antiseptic Aromatherapy” by and explanations to help oil is used in the treatment of Valerie Ann Worwood anyone find their essential all muscular sprains, arthritis, oils and the answer to health and beauty rheumatism, etc. There is far too much problems. It even talks about pets. This book information on all these oils for this review, covers synergy, adaptogens, and chemotypes. but check it out at Tidal Creek and enjoy.

Just to explain in this review­—adaptogens The chapters are full of vital reference will instigate a reaction in the body that is guides for beauty, hair care, travel, aging, and appropriate to achieve a state of homeostasis many more. or balance. There are many ways that Sprinkled throughout the book are many essential oils will harmonize with the body formulas for making combinations of oils and achieve wellness. for different purposes. This very informative Worwood says that if she had to pick 10 book also has recipes that contain oils. The of the most versatile and useful essential recipes I have chosen are easy to follow and oils for the average medicine cabinet, they contain essential oils. This book can be found would be lavender, tea tree, peppermint, at Tidal Creek Natural Foods. chamomile, eucalyptus, geranium, rosemary,

Steamed Green Beans 2 4 1 1

pounds green beans tablespoons basic mayonnaise tablespoon flaked almonds drop ginger essential oil

Steam beans. Combine the mayonnaise with 1 drop ginger essential oil and blend well. Pour over the beans and decorate with almonds.

Here are some hints from the book to use some essential oils: Tangerine or mandarin essential oils blend well with sweet potatoes.

For crepes, add 2 drops of essential oils, fruit or flower, per 21/2 cups of batter.

Use 2 drops of essential oils per 1 cup liquid for a sauce to transform any pudding.

Olive oil, vegetable oil, coconut oil can be carrier oils to help blend the other essential oils for many formulas.

Disclaimer: Essential oils are very potent. They should always be used sparingly and in conjunction with a reliable reference. Most oils should not be applied directly to skin.

Ingesting some oils can cause health problems or be fatal.

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT

JUICES & SMOOTHIES

Mack Fleming

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started working at the Co-op on September 17th, after working in the food service industry for about 4 years. I have a degree in plant science from the University of Tennessee, and I landscaped for about 10 years before that. About 7 years ago, I started to become more interested in the process of organic food production and the importance of using natural farming techniques for the preservation of soil and human health. When a position in the produce department opened up here at the Co-op, I knew it would be a great opportunity to further my education and give me access to a world of knowledge held by our extremely resourceful staff.

I learn something new every day from our staff and customers, and I feel like the environment at the Co-op is very conducive for the sharing of ideas about

All Natural Organic & Refreshing everything from how to create a greattasting gluten-free, dairy-free cake to how to ripen a pineapple faster. I love our customers. I’ve never worked with a more easy-going section of the public, which makes this job even more enjoyable. Thank you!

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Upcoming Events JUNE - JULY The Tidal Creek “Eat Local Challenge” starts June 16th

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he Co-op’s annual Eat Local Challenge is coming up in June/July, right around Tidal Creek’s birthday! Don’t worry about getting us a gift this year. All we want is for you to join our Eat Local Challenge.

As we move into our 32nd year at the Co-op, we want to celebrate one of our favorite cooperative principles—concern for the community—and that’s all about supporting LOCAL!

Drop by the Co-op and pick up some local honey!

The Eat Local Challenge is a summer tradition at Tidal Creek. It’s a fun way for you to get actively involved in doing more to support our local economy.

Challenge yourself to increase your local shopping for just one month. It might be easier than you think!

Through the challenge, we hope to help you explore the reasons supporting local is important and find ways to make your transition to more local a smoother one.

There are many benefits to buying local: it’s better for the environment, the local economy, food is fresher adn often tastes better, and many more!

What is the Eat Local Challenge?

We’re challenging you to eat more local foods whether they’re from farmers’ markets, local CSA’s (Community Supported Agriculture), your garden or our store. This year’s challenge runs from June 16th to July 15th. The challenge is going to be a fun interactive experience with some great local prizes. For information about joining the Eat Local Challenge and to find out more details, please visit the Tidal Creek Co-op website (tidalcreek.coop), our Facebook page or inquire in-store at the Customer Service Desk.

We look forward to kicking off the Eat Local Challenge with you as we celebrate our love of all things local and 32 years of Tidal Creek Co-op!

JOIN THE CHALLENGE, EAT MORE LOCAL!

Eat Local challenge PLEDGE TO EAT MORE LOCAL!

JUNE 16 - JULY 15 Visit tidalcreek.coop, Facebook or a Cashier for Challenge details.

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For every $1 spent at a local business, 68% of it stays local. Supporting local means investing in your community & helping it thrive.

Upcoming Events JUNE - JULY Upcoming Events JUNE - JULY JUNE 2ND - JUNE 8TH Hemp History Week Now in its fifth year, Hemp History Week is a nation-wide education campaign and marketing program that seeks to renew strong support for hemp farming in the U.S. while raising awareness about the benefits of hemp products. Find out more at HempHistoryWeek.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH & SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH

Owner Appreciation Weekend Active owners receive a 10% discount on the day of your choosing this Owner Appreciation Weekend. Discounted pricing applies to all items in stock on the shelf. We love our owners at Tidal Creek Co-op! Not an owner? Talk to any one of the Co-op’s employees to find out how you can become one today!

June 15th - Happy Father’s Day to all the Tidal Creek dads! They say the way to a Dad’s heart His through his stomach, so get him something delicious from the Co-op this Father’s Day. JUNE 16TH – JULY 15TH

Eat Local Challenge Eat Local Challenge is a summer tradition at Tidal Creek! It’s a fun way to get actively involved in doing more to support our local economy. Challenge yourself to increase your local shopping this summer for 30 days. It might be easier than you think! Look for details on how you can join the challenge in the store and on our website at tidalcreek.coop.

MONDAY, JUNE 23RD , 6 PM

We love our owners at Tidal Creek. Join us for our Owner Appreciation Weekend of June 7th and 8th!

SATURDAY, JULY 19TH 10AM

Water Kefir Demo with GRUB What in the world is Water Kefir? GRUB is going to show & tell us with a free Water Kefir Demonstration at Tidal Creek Co-op. It’s free! Just 30 minutes of entertainment, samples, and information.

Water Kefir Kits will be available for purchase so you can start making your own right away!

MONDAY, JULY 28TH, 6 PM

Tidal Creek Co-op Board of Directors Meeting All owners are welcome to attend monthly meetings in the Administrative Offices’ Conference Room.

Tidal Creek Co-op Board of Directors Meeting All owners are welcome to attend monthly meetings in the Co-op Cafe.

TUESDAY, JULY 2ND

Happy Birthday Tidal Creek Coop Locally grown. Community owned. Proudly serving Wilmington for 32 years!

Thursday, July 4th­—Tidal Creek will be CLOSED all day on July 4th. Stock up on your organic hot dogs and tofurkey dogs early! www.tidalcreek.coop 15

JUNE-JULY WILDCARD COUPON

5329 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403

PRESORTED STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID

This coupon is good for a

5%

PERMIT NO. 109 FAYETTEVILLE, NC

OWNER DISCOUNT

any day June 1 – July 31, 2014 Coupon must be presented at time of transaction.

Limit 1 per Owner. Owners may receive a maximum of 25% off subtotal of purchases.

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OPEN: Monday-Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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