What a busy time.  We've made it through a tight election and two exceptional weather systems, one of them quite devastating to certain communities.  Hurricane Sandy brought a host of challenges for the Beet, and we are grateful that some of our members and friends were able to lend a hand as the storm loomed.  With the help of some good samaritans, a few local generators and many donated coolers, we were able to salvage almost all of our perishable inventory, resulting in very little loss to our co-op.  We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who were able to help us "save the day."  And we hope everyone in our community is fully recovered from Sandy and back into normalcy. 

 

Despite all our recent challenges, we're fortified and ready to roll.  As Thanksgiving nears the bend, The Beet is happy to be your first stop in stocking up for the big day!  We have all the essentials needed for a great feast, including baking supplies and goodies like organic cranberries and sauce, Farmers Cow cider, bulk grains, nuts and organic produce galore.  And be sure to chat with Clara, our Produce Coordinator, to request your favorite organic fruits and veggies for Thanksgiving.  We love an excuse to source unusual items! 

 

Also for Thanksgiving, we are once again taking pre-orders for farm-raised, free-range turkeys and fabulous, homemade pies from the Queen of Tarts - but you must act quickly.  Details on that and more below.

Come in to pre-order a locally and humanely raised turkey from Gozzi's Farm in Guilford. They run about $3.49/lb and are available from 10-28 lbs. Choose your size within a two pound range (i.e., 10-12, 12-14, 14-16, etc.). The last day to sign up is this Sunday, November 11th, and you'll need a $15 deposit to hold your turkey.

We are also pre-ordering fabulous homemade pies from the Queen of Tarts! Come in to sign up for a Thanksgiving pie on or before Saturday, November 17th. 

Don't forget to get them! You can pick up your turkey on Tuesday, November 20th, and pie pick-up is Wednesday, November 21st. 

Co-ops really do build a better world. Here at the Beet, we are constantly working to create an inventory stocked with products that are thoughtfully chosen. Whether it's buying fair trade, GMO-free, or local, we understand that our customers' dollars can make an impact. Your continued support is always greatly appreciated.