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Season's Greetings!
It's time again for seasonal festivities and merriment! We have a full line-up of special events planned for both the Chester Holiday Markets on Sundays and Friday's annual Holiday Stroll, including a Terry Walters book signing and demo event and a book signing for a special children's book that promises to enchant adults alike. And the Upstairs Kitchen is cooking up some holiday magic too. Details on all of that and more follow.
And to gear up for all the holiday fun to come, the Beet has stocked up on favorite holiday staples for all your cooking and baking. Mandy and Kim have been busy ordering great holiday gifts, so don't forget to make us your first stop for all your holiday shopping!
Members, remember that the first Saturday of every month members receive a 10% discount on all groceries, so be sure to stop in this Saturday for 10% off all your groceries! |
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Terry Walters at the Beet!
We are super excited about welcoming Terry Walters to the Beet during Chester's annual Holiday Night Festival, on Friday, December 7th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm!
Terry has written two highly acclaimed cookbooks and is at the forefront of the clean eating lifestyle movement. She will be demonstrating her shallot fig spread, a quick, easy and delicious recipe, perfect for the holidays. Come on in to the Beet and meet Terry! In the meantime, here's the recipe:
Shallot Fig Spread
1 cup dried Turkish figs (about 12)
2 cups water
7 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Zest of 1 large orange
Juice of 2 oranges
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Discard tough stem ends from figs and cut fruit into halves. Place in small pot over medium-high heat with 2 cups water and bring to boil. Simmer until liquid is reduced to a half cup (20 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside. |
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Chester Holiday Market Happenings
Every Sunday from 11-2 through December 23rd, look for a special guest on our front porch! Here's the line-up:
Dec. 2nd - Suzie from Suzie-Uie, A Voluntown, CT company exclusively focused on gluten and allergen-free Graham cracker-less products, will be talking about her products and selling 2 kinds of cheesecake, her crusts and star cookies. ww.suzie-uie.com
Dec. 9th - Josh Chalmers will be on the porch to sign copies of his new children's book. See below for more on Josh.
Dec. 16th - Heather from Many Summers Farm in New Hampshire (who grew up in Deep River) will be selling USDA grass fed beef and pork.
Dec. 23rd - Brittney Blye of Hamsa Healing will be discussing the essential need for essential oils. |
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Book Signing at the Beet
 We're excited about welcoming Josh Chalmers to the Beet! On Dec. 9th, during the Chester Sunday Market, Josh will be signing copies of his new book, Change the World Before Bedtime, on the front porch. Josh's charming book takes an inspiring glimpse into how simple daily deeds like a kind word or smile can make a big impact. Although designed for grades pre-K to 4th grade, Change the World Before Bedtime makes a great gift for adults too! For more on the book and Josh's work, see his interview with Ann Nyberg on October 9th or visit his company website, Earth2. |
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Holiday Gifts at the Beet
 Looking for gift ideas? We've got solutions.
Fill a Basket - Give the gift that keeps on giving. Our new African market baskets are hand woven by women in co-op villages in Ghana to help provide healthcare and education in those communities.
Visit our Gift Table - We have candles, soaps, chocolates, eco-bags and much more at our designated gift table. They fill a market basket beautifully or make great gifts on their own.
Buy a Gift Certificate - Our gift certificates make great gifts! |
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Beet Elves Needed!
If you are still uncertain about whether you are on the naughty list, come in and help your odds! Thursdays are our delivery day, and throughout the holiday season, Mandy could use your help! Any amount of time you can give, large or small, is greatly appreciated, as the Beet is almost 100% volunteer run.
Additionally, we are organizing 2 Inventory Party nights. A special opportunity to get to know your Co-op!
Sip and Sort - We have promised our accountant that before the New Year we will have an accurate and clean inventory count in order to present paperwork for loans. These will happen on two nights: December 13th and 20th, from 7-9 pm.
There are lots other ways to volunteer, too. To find out more about our volunteer opportunities, please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Tracy Kleinberg, at tjkleinberg@gmail.com. The Beet angel shines her good vibes on you!
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What's Cooking at the Upstairs Kitchen
 Upstairs from the Beet, Chef Amanda Cushman will kick off a great start to the Holidays with hors d'oeuvres that stimulate the appetite, make a good first impression and appeal to guests with their interesting combinations. Tuna Tartare on Rice Crackers, Corn Cakes with Smoked Salmon and Creme Fraiche, Hoisin Ginger Pork Skewers, Deep Fried Brie with Lingonberry Sauce and more will be instructed.
Date: December 12, 2012
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $85
Size: 10 people
To register, visit www.theupstairskitchen.net. Local Beet members always receive a 10% discount on Upstairs Kitchen classes.
About the Chef: Amanda Cushman is a culinary educator who has cooked professionally for over thirty years. Amanda teaches privately for groups of two to twenty students in their home, as well as having been featured in venues such as Sur La Table, The New School, William Sonoma and Let's Get Cooking. Amanda has also taught corporate team building classes for over fifteen years for companies such as; Fitness Magazine, Exxon Mobile, Hugo Boss, Yahoo, Nike, Google, Direct TV, Toyota and Korn Ferry International. For more on Amanda, visit www.amandacooks.com. |
Don't forget to visit our in-house tenants for a fresh-pressed juice or cupcakes for your next party.
And are you seeing Pink? Yes, our new freezer donated by Active Member, Lisa Tollefson, will hold all our meats, and showcase locally raised meats. Also. notice our hot pink labels which indicate reduced pricing...SALES! Special thanks go to Lisa for her generous donation!
Wherever the holidays find you, may your days be merry and bright... Our heartfelt thanks for your support throughout the year.
See you at the Beet soon!
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