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| An e-publication with your good health in mind | April 2013 |
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Co-op Experts Share Their Skills
Co-op staff have years of expertise in their departments, many opportunities for training and education, lots of insider info, and generally really know their stuff. Now you have the opportunity to benefit from their expertise. Sign up for one of these upcoming classes and learn with us.
Spice Up Your Spring with Robert Fong and Brooks Dimmick, Downtown bulk food manager;  Wednesday, April 17, 6:30-9 pm
Superior Soup Stocks with Paul Manthe, Downtown deli chef; Tuesday, May 7, 6:30-9 pm
Around the World with Robert Fong and Vic Hubbard, Downtown wine steward; Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-9 pm
Wine Terroirs of the Yakima Valley with Tim Johnson, Cordata wine steward; Thursday, May 9, 6:30-8:30 pm
Muscle Testing 2 with Shela Shirtcliff, Downtown wellness staff; Monday, May 13, 6:30- 8 pm
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For shoppers and Co-op owners
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Healthy
Connections Classes
Check our website for a complete detailed listing of classes. All classes held at either the Downtown or Cordata stores.
Tuesday, Apr. 2
Eat Right to Beat Disease
Lisa Dixon, RD
Wednesday, Apr. 3
Cardiovascular Health
Jim Ehmke, CN
Thursday, Apr.4
More Healthy
Aging Strategies
Richard Tran, DC
Monday, Apr. 8
Make Your Own Raw Gluten-free Crackers
Elizabeth Cardarelli
Tuesday, Apr. 9
Delaying Diabetes
Lisa Dixon, RD
Wednesday, Apr.10
Bone Health
Jim Ehmke
Thursday, Apr.11
Best of Spring
Lisa Dixon, RD
Monday, Apr.15
Mental and Emotional Heath through
Nutrition and Herbs
Mystique Grobe, ND
Tuesdays, Apr.16, 23, 30
Wine Tasting 101
Laurent Martel
Wednesday, Apr.17
Spice Up Your Spring
Robert Fong
Thursday, Apr.18
Mexican Kitchen: Soup of the Seven Seas
Ana Jackson
Monday, Apr.22
Make Your Own
Masa and Tortillas
from Scratch
Krista Rome
Tuesday, Apr. 23
Hypothyroidism
Tamar Lieb, ND
Thursday, Apr. 25
On Sushi
Robert Fong
Mondays, Apr. 29,
May 6 and 13
Canning 101
Susy Hymas
Tuesday, Apr. 30
Essential Oil Remedies
Michelle Mahler
Wednesday, May 1
Spice Bazaar
Jesse Otero
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It pays to be a
Co-op Owner
Owner benefits include:
- Periodic discounts and special offers
- Special order pricing on bulk purchases
- Owner discounts with local business partners
- Opportunity to participate in governance |
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Community Shopping Day Update
Thanks to everyone who shopped on Saturday, March 16. Because of you we donated $1,908.64 to South Fork Valley Community Association.
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 Co-op Implements New Dress Code for All Staff Check out the Co-op's fashionable new style! For easier recognition in our stores, all Co-op staff will now wear simple khaki slacks with navy shirts or blouses, and black shoes. From now on, there'll be no mistaking who is on staff. We'll be the sharpest-looking team in town! PS: Happy April Fool's Day!! |
 Welcome to the Co+op Kitchen!
When it comes to cooking at home, choosing the right ingredients and understanding basic kitchen skills can make the difference between a good meal and an amazing one. In the new video series, Co+op Kitchen, you'll find handy hints from chefs and food enthusiasts who love sharing their passion for great food, plus easy recipes for delicious homemade meals. The site includes 29 topic videos about ingredients and kitchen techniques, and 32 recipe videos for simple, healthful treats.
Visit the Co+op Kitchen today! Go mobile with a free iPad app.
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 We Signed the Pledge Community Food Co-op is among the many co-ops and grocers who signed the Pledge for GE-Free Seafood. We have been encouraging Co-op shoppers and member-owners to comment on the ongoing process to approve the sale of GE salmon, but despite resounding opposition it appears the sale of GE salmon will be approved by the FDA. We want our shoppers to rest assured that the Co-op will not sell GE seafood in our stores. |
Sustainable Food Loses its Biggest Champion in Washington, D.C.
The Obama administration is losing its most powerful supporter of local and organic foods.the No. 2 official at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, recently announced that she would be leaving her post as USDA's deputy secretary. Sustainable agriculture groups responded with dismay and disappointment to what the Columbus Dispatch described as her "abrupt" departure. The food industry publication The Packer speculated that this could spell "the end of local food at USDA."
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 WSU Extension
Home Gardening Series The folks at WSU Extension have made available for free three new information sheets for home gardeners. The info sheets, as well as a plethora of other valuable information, are available at Washington State University Extension website. Access the new info sheets at the following links: |
 Is The World Ready For A Hipster Farming Magazine? Brace, we've got a farm-to-newsstand situation here By George Embiricos
Modern Farmer is a print quarterly and website devoted to the people, policy, animals, plants, and technology that revolve around the world of farming. Scheduled to debut their first issue in Spring 2013, the newly launched media company has created a Tumblr page to announce that the seeds are in the soil. So far, there are hints that the debut issue will tackle a range of topics including 19th Century cattle breeding to "what kind of animal poop can you use for fertilizer." There's also a Twitter at @ModFarm.
Read the full story at the Food Republic website.
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 Whatcom Farm to School Celebration
Friday, April 26, 7-9 pm Squalicum High School Free Don't miss the Whatcom Farm-to-School Celebration-an evening of festivities and fun for the whole family. Sample four new school lunch menus featuring locally grown ingredients, and cast your vote for the winner. The first-prize menu will be served in participating schools throughout Whatcom County and at Western Washington University. The evening's entertainment features Jason Quick, the One-Armed Juggler, performing feats with food as he "balances" his diet, and a screening of the winning one-minute videos from the Veggies Go Viral Video Contest. In addition, you can meet some of the farmers who have been growing food for our schools this year. For more information, visit the whatcomfarmtoschool.org of find Whatcome Farm-to-School on Facebook. |
 Foodie Holidays?
Hopefully, we all know that April 1 is April Fool's Day, but did you know that among the many (perhaps too many) other obscure holidays in April are several food-related holidays that you can choose to recognize--or not! We're thinking there is a need for more stringent standards when declaring a nationally recognized day, although the internet informs us that these holidays are not supported by any congressional records or presidential proclamations, which is somewhat reassuring. Personally, I think I'll celebrate National Eggs Benedict Day--I really don't need much of an excuse to indulge.
In April:
2-National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
7-Caramel Popcorn Day 
14-National Pecan Day
16-National Eggs Benedict Day
17-National Cheeseball Day
19-National Garlic Day
22-National Jelly Bean Day
24-Pig in a Blanket Day
26-National Pretzel Day
27-National Prime Rib Day
29-National Shrimp Scampi Day Find more obscure and silly days of recognition at the Holiday Insights website.
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Upcoming Events
Board of Directors monthly meeting Wednesday, April 10, 7 pm, Downtown Connection Building Study and Engagement Topic: Domestic and International Fair Trade, 7-7:30 pm, owners welcome 3rd Thursday Local Music Series: The Catkins Thursday, April 18, 6-8 pm, Downtown store deli Community Shopping Day: YWCA of Bellingham Saturday, April 13, all day, both stores Member Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 24, 5:15 pm, Downtown Connection Building |
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