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LOCAL NEWS - MAY 2012 |
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UPCOMING EVENT:
"Sustenance" art exhibit
"Sustenance"- Boise State University and the Treasure Valley Food Coalition join together for this curated show in the Visual Art Center Gallery on the Boise State campus. Chosen from submissions by Idaho artists, the works reflect on food in our culture. All work in this two week show (May 11-25) will be for sale.
May 10, 2012. Artists' dinner, with limited public tickets.
TVFC and Idaho's Bounty will sponsor a fresh local gallery dinner with the artists. Dinner will be catered by Chef Ben Thorpe of the Cornerstone Bistro in Middleton, Idaho. A limited number of tickets ($60 per person, including wine pairings) will be available to the public.
May 11, 2012, 6-8pm. Public opening. Free.
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NEW RECIPES THIS MONTH
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Asparagus and Leek Soup.
Also known as vichyssoise, the cream of asparagus soup gets a bit of sweetness from sautéed leeks. Get the recipe here!
Italian sausage and egg breakfast skillet. This morning scramble goes to Italy with Italian sausage, peppers, and a hint of oregano, surrounded by perfect eggs. Get the recipe here!
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TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS
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Your investment is the vanguard of local food: together we are fostering healthy, resilient communities with innovative technology, delivery and communication.
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 SPRING INTO ACTION!
MATCHING GRANT ANNOUNCED!
Idaho's Bounty has been awarded a $12,000 matching grant by a generous donor. The grant will be used for the projects listed below.
Whether you contribute to Bounty via this grant or give a gift membership to a friend, your participation in our Co-op is important for our healthy food shed! Call Lynea today to learn more.
Best regards,
Lynea Newcomer, Idaho's Bounty General Manager
lnewcomer@idahosbounty.org, (208) 721-3107
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Office equipment Co-op staff currently bring their personal computers to the Boise and Hailey offices to do their work. Contribute today and help create a bonified office workplace! Purchases will include 3 computers for Hailey office, 2 computers for Boise office, and appropriate software for all. Total: $5,750 Match: $2,875 Online software system updates Updates are arriving in early June in the form of easier shopping experience, revised product listings, specialized administrative sales reports and much more. Help us evolve our online system to better service the variety of Co-op members!
Total: $4,000
Match: $2,000
Walk-in coolerThe Hailey office is only a couple months out from needing a walk-in cooler to service our growing business needs. Your contribution will assist in a cool-bot system installation in our office.
Total: $3,500
Match: $1,750
Truck repair/maintenance fundOur lifelines, the refrigerated trucks, are subject to unforeseen complications as well as routine maintenance. Please consider a contribution today to assist in emergency funds for our distribution system!
Total: $10,750
Match $5,375
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 CLOSE THE LOOP ON WASTE
Rescue Perishable Goods and bring in fresh food with the Hunger Coalition
Where: Atkinsons' Markets in Hailey & Ketchum
Albertsons Market in Hailey.
Specific pick-up times vary for each store.
Duties: Pick up perishable goods from specified store and deliver to Food Bank in Bellevue; Unload, weigh, record and store foods in designated areas.
Time: Depending on pickup location, 1-2 hours weekly.
Commitment: Food not picked up by designated time will be thrown out! Substitutes are available in case of a scheduling conflict.
Please contact Naomi Spence at 788-0121 or nspence@thehungercoalition.org.
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GARDEN PREP THOUGHTS
Building Materials Thrift Store: If you are interested in building cold frames consider calling Bruce at Building Thrift (788-0014) to look into cheap or potentially free windows. Call as soon as possible! Sustainability Center in Hailey will offer 4x4,and 8x4 raised beds ready to plant at Carbonate and 3rd. The garden is 50x120 (6000sq ft.) with lots of sunshine. Call 309-3360 to learn more.
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UPCOMING EVENT:
Hope Garden Class-Irrigation 101
Saturday, May 19. 10-11:30am. Corner of Walnut and First Ave, Hailey.
 Lend a hand fixing leaks and preparing irrigation lines at The Hope Garden.In exchange, you get hands-on experience and advice from professional irrigation specialists! Spend your morning among the plants, meet friends and learn important skills. Call 720-1521 for more information. |
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THE IDAHO HEALTHY DOZEN with Idaho's Bounty & the Treasure Valley Food Coalition
 This month we are highlighting milk! Look for a 10% discount from May24-28 on Idaho's Bounty.
MILK: This food is a good source of Vitamin D, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Calcium and Phosphorus. Cow's milk has the most calcium and almost double the protein of any other type of milk. Because it comes in several types - whole, 2 percent, 1 percent or skim - that nutrition is accessible no matter which option is chosen.
Goat's milk is more easily digested by some because its protein molecules are sized differently than cow's milk. It packs as much calcium as whole cow's milk and contains more tryptophan, an essential amino acid.
Join Idaho's Bounty and the Treasure Valley Food Coalition this year in our campaign to raise awareness around local foods produced in Idaho.
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LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!
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Happy with what we're doing? A new product you'd love to see us carry? A suggestion for improvement? Send us an email at info@idahosbounty.org anytime!
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