Hello, 2012!

 

Hello Wheatsville friends and fans! We've had a tremendous year here at the co-op and we want to take a moment to thank you, our owners and customers, for all your support and patronage in 2011. Because you have chosen to shop at this co-op we have been able to: Support and promote more local businesses and farmers in our community Increase our donations and support to community non-profits Increase our services  Pizza and Hot Sandwiches coming January, 2012! Hire more people! Woohoo! We are very proud of this co-op community. We appreciate seeing friendly familiar faces, we appreciate your willingness to give so freely of your money and time to support our community non-profits, we appreciate your compliments and constructive feedback and we appreciate the fact that we've done it all together. At the end of January our staff will gather at Black Star Co-op for our annual Wheatsville Staff Appreciation Party. If you have an appreciation or a memory you'd like to share we'd love to know!  Please email Beth at bbeutel@wheatsville.com with your story or stop by the Hospitality Desk and fill out a card. We'll be reading appreciations, stories & comments from our customers at our party. Thank you again for making our work so fun and rewarding!   Scroll on down for: This week's One Big Thing ·         Good Luck ·         Celebrate ·         Party Eats ·         Hoppin' John ·         Perfect for Parties ·         Fresh Start ·         Tiny Bubbles ·         Hoppy New Year ·         New at Wheatsville ·         Co+op Deals ·         Owner Deals WHEATSVILLE'S ONE BIG THING Every week, Wheatsville staff picks the product we're most excited about right now! This week it's Black Eyed Peas! Why do we love them? 1. Tradition! They bring good luck when eaten on New Year's Day! 2. They make a delicious Hoppin' John! 3. They're available in bulk, in cans and in lots of special dishes made fresh in our deli!   Good Luck Happy New Year! There's an old tradition in many parts of the southern US of eating black eyed peas and collard greens on New Year's Eve.  Black eyed peas bring good luck and collard greens wealth.  I'm sure you would be OK if you skipped out on the peas and greens this year, but why risk it?  We've got plenty of incredible Locally Grown Organic Collards from Johnson's Backyard Garden and Fresh, Texas-Grown Black Eyed Peas in your produce department this week. There are many ways of preparing this traditional New Year's dish, but I like to keep it simple: sauté some onions and garlic with cubed ham on a skillet, add a cup of chicken broth and some finely chopped collards.  You cook that for about 20 minutes, until the greens are tender.  The peas take longer, especially if you're not using canned peas.  If you've got a pressure cooker it can be done in as little as 10 minutes.  Using a slow cooker or stovetop can take up to four hours. I think part of the fun of living in a place is participating in local traditions.  Whether going to the rodeo or something as simple as eating some peas and greens on New Year's, it can be a fun way to feel plugged in to the community you live in.  Here's to your fortune and luck in 2012!   Celebrate It's time to celebrate. No Matter what you celebrate, food generally plays a huge role in it. Wheatsville is all about some celebrating, so let us help you bring it all together. Try some of Wheatsville's own sausages. The Tipsy Cow Beef Sausage is great by itself or as a component of another dish. You can substitute it for just about anything that calls for ground beef. Red Sauces, Stroganoff, Burgers, and Queso are all great ways to use this sausage. Speaking of Queso, our Chorizo is another great sausage to add to your favorite Queso recipe. You could try something a little different and use our Beef and Lamb Curry Sausage in a dip or on its own. Either of our Italian Sausages are great additions to any sauce or dip. If you want something a little messier, try some Six Pepper Wings. These wings are covered with Southern Style Spices' 6 Pepper Rub. Put them in a 350 degree oven on some parchment paper, and cook for about twenty minutes until the skin starts to dry out. Flip and baste with your favorite wing sauce every ten minutes until they reach your desired crispness, but no less than three bastings. Spicy and easy they are great for a party. Another great party protein is smoked Salmon. We have Fish Brothers Garlic or Black Pepper Smoked Salmon. Also from Fish Brothers we have a cold smoked Lox. You could dice and mix it with a cream cheese for a delightful spread.   Party Eats Countdown to PARTY! Let our Wheatsville Deli cater your New Year's Eve party, and keep you in the fun! Get your night started with a bit of bubbly and Brie with Preserves, an Antipasta Platter, and a Fresh Veggies Tray with Cashew-Tamari Dip. Move on to the big guns, and let guests prepare their own nibbles from our vegan Middle Eastern Tray, with pita, hummus, tabouli, dolmas and veggies, and snack from our omnivore's delight Sliced Cold Cuts & Cheeses Tray, featuring fresh-sliced pastrami, ham, turkey and salami, plus swiss, white cheddar, muenster and provolone – don't forget Sandwich Veggies and Organic Bread & Condiments for the full meal! No matter what time you put out your Popcorn Tofu Party Bag, we're sure it'll be a hit, don't forget to grab an extra bottle of Cashew-Tamari Dressing for dunking! And every party needs a happy ending, even if that ending comes well past midnight – and so we bring you our Dessert Tray, a beautiful, bountiful assortment of our favorite house-baked sweet bars, bite-size and oh-so scrumptious! If you're looking for an easy New Year's Day Brunch, we have the perfect catering trays for that as well – how about a Banana Bread Platter, Muffin Tray, Fresh Fruit Tray or a Bagel Tray, abundant with local RockStar Bagels and Organic Valley cream cheese? Check out our online menu and call the Deli at 512-478-1164 to place your order. Just let us know what you're looking for and we will do our best to make your party dreams a delicious reality! We'll also have plenty of party favorites on hand, like large grab'n'go containers of our infamous Popcorn Tofu, our savory, spreadable Garlic Cheddar Cheese Balls, thick and creamy Spinach Feta Dip and amazing vegan Walnut Pecan Pate, made with organic nuts! Rest assured, we'll have bushels of black-eyed peas for your annual New Year's Day feasting, too! Northerners may not be in the know, but down South, black-eyed peas are eaten on New Year's Day to ensure good luck and prosperity in the coming year! So be sure to grab some of our Deli's Texas Caviar, black-eyed peas tossed with crunchy veggies and marinated in a simple vinaigrette – this dish makes a great side, and is also delicious spooned over salad greens for a nice first course! Also on hand will be our Braised Greens with Black-Eyed Peas, a traditional dish made with organic kale and peas, and the perfect – nay, necessary! – accompaniment to any New Year's Day feast! And, we'll have our Lucky Black-Eyed Pea Soup, a healthy and hearty soup chock full of vegetables, kale and those lucky peas, all for you! Since we're closed on New Year's Day, come on in and shop with us on New Year's Eve, or earlier in the week, and stick your black-eyed pea dishes in the fridge til the First – we'll keep you lucky all year long! Click here to read about all of our Deli deals & specials!   Hoppin' John Well we are only four days away from the brand new year!  And over in the bulk department we are fully stocked on all sorts of snacks and mixes you might need for those always exciting New Years parties. But don't forget the Black Eyed Peas ($1.79/lb) for luck, we will have plenty in the bin and pre-bagged for a quick grab and go.  And this week I have a recipe for you that I used to eat all the time on the Louisiana coast and it is perfect for a New Years Day meal, Hoppin' John! So enjoy and have a wonderful new year.   Perfect for Parties We have what you need for your New Year's party cheesy needs. We have cubed cheeses for easy to make party trays, cheeses for Queso, sliced cheeses for meat and cheese party trays. Looking for easy to make party food? Take a block of Cream Cheese and top with Bronco Bob's Smoked Raspberry Chipotle sauce and serve with crackers. Our grocery department is now stocking Austin Slow Burn Habenero and Jalapeno Jellies. They go great with any of our Bries or chevres. Also check out our Salami and New York Sharp Cheddar Party Pack. We also have some delicious cheeses that would go great on a cheese plate. Our Raspberry Bellavitano and our Balsamic Bellavitano would make great additions to a cheese plate. As would our Black Diamond 5 year cheddar, Dubliner and Veldhuizen Red Neck Cheddar. Chile Con Queso – I would replace the American Cheese with 2/3 lb of Asadero and 2/3 lb of New York Sharp. Shred these cheeses for easier melting.   Fresh Start Detoxify From Those Holiday Season Indulgences with Organic Herbal Detox Tea in Bulk Herbs! There are many labor and time intensive cleanses on the market, but a gentle detox of a fruit and vegetable based diet, while taking a break from caffeine, sugar, and alcohol is also extremely beneficial and easy to follow.  You can boost your body's natural detoxifying abilities by adding a cleansing herbal tea to your routine. Bulk herbs has got an Organic Herbal Detox Tea:  for $25.29lb or just $1.58 an ounce! A blend of organic burdock, dandelion root, peppermint, red clover, licorice, yellow dock, and ginger, it is gently yet effectively cleansing AND incredibly tasty! Swing by and pick up a pound or a pinch!   Tiny Bubbles Ring in the New Year with Santa Margherita Prosecco. Glera grapes are grown on the steep hillsides, 100% hand-harvested, and crafted into the prized Santa Margherita Prosecco DOCG. With peach and apple aromas, this fresh and balanced sparkling wine has fine perlage with a refreshing finish.   Hoppy New Year! Hoppy New Year! Sierra Nevada Celebration 12 packs on sale for $13.99 regularly $14.99. Wonderfully robust and rich, Celebration Ale is dry-hopped for a lively, intense aroma. Look for this and many more special holiday brews to make your New Year's celebration a fun one.   New at Wheatsville Each week we're busy reading your suggestions and finding new delicious products for you to enjoy. Here's what's new at Wheatsville this week!   Co+op Deals As you prepare to welcome in the New Year, remember that Wheatsville is stocked with all the essentials. We have delicious appetizers and a fantastic selection of champagnes and sparkling wines as well as all the classics such as organic black eyed peas (fresh, canned & frozen), to savory corn bread mixes. All of these items are conveniently located toward the front of our store. Click here for more Co+op Deals valid Wednesday, December 14th – Tuesday, January 3rd. —Brooks Wood, Co+op Deals Coordinator   Owner Deals Perfect for a holiday party or a simple healthy snack, our  Bulk Organic Salted Roasted Pistachios are now $6.89/lb reg. $10.49/lb. Stock up and save as we head into our last full week of this current sale. Click here for more Owner Deals, valid Wednesday, December 14th – Tuesday, January 3rd. —Brooks Wood, Co+op Deals Coordinator   Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Dan Gillotte Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy

 

Co+op Deals

Co+op Deals valid Wednesday, December 14th – Tuesday, January 3rd. —Brooks Wood, Co+op Deals Coordinator

 

Bulk                                                                            Sale                 Size                 Reg

Equal Exchange Organic Bulk Coffee (Decaf not included)      $9.99                      Per Pound             $11.49

Lundberg Family Farms Organic Brown Rice                               $1.39                      Per Pound             $1.99

Nature’s Path Organic Granola                                                        $3.49                      Per Pound             $4.89

Organic Almonds                                                                                $6.39                      Per Pound             $7.99

Organic Medjool Dates                                                                     $5.79                      Per Pound             $7.39

Pecan Halves                                                                                       $11.79                   Per Pound             $12.97

Sunspire Organic Dark Chocolate Chips                                       $6.39                      Per Pound             $8.99

 

 

Grocery

Annie’s Homegrown Organic Fruit Snacks                                    $3.49                      4 oz                        $4.49

Back To Nature Cookies (selected varieties)                                 $3.79                      6.4 – 8.5 oz           $4.99

Back To Nature Crackers (selected varieties)                               $2.79                      4 - 8.5 oz               $3.69

Blue Diamond Nut Thins (selected varieties)                                $1.99                      4.25 oz                   $2.89

Bob’s Red Mill Organic Flour (selected varieties)                         $4.49                      5 lb                         $5.69

Endangered Species Chocolate Bar (selected varieties)           $1.99                      3 oz                        $2.79

Frontier Natural Organic Vanilla Extract (selected varieties)      $6.29                      4 oz                        $9.49

Food Should Taste Good Tortilla Chips (selected varieties)      $1.99                      5.5 oz                    $2.89

Hemp Bliss Organic Hemp Beverage (selected varieties)         $2.99                      32 oz                      $4.19

Imagine Organic Broth (selected varieties)                                    $2.79                      32 oz                      $3.89

Ines Rosales Tortas (selected varieties)                                         $3.29                      6.34 oz                   $4.49

Kettle Krinkle Cut Potato Chips (selected varieties)                     $3.49                      13 oz                      $4.99

Koyo Ramen (selected varieties)                                                     $0.79                      2 – 2.1 oz              $1.19

Lakewood Organic Juice (selected varieties)                                $3.49                      32 oz                      $4.89

Mediterranean Organic Fruit Preserves (selected varieties)      $3.49                      13 oz                      $4.99

Muir Glen Organic Salsa (selected varieties)                                $2.99                      16 oz                      $3.99

Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes (selected varieties)                        $1.99                      28 oz                      $3.49

Native Forest Organic Fruit (selected varieties)                            $2.39                      14 - 15 oz              $3.39

Pamela’s Products Wheat Free Cookies (selected varieties)    $2.79                      7.25 oz                   $3.69

Peace Cereal (selected varieties)                                                    $1.99                      10 - 12 oz              $3.99

R.W. Knudsen Sparkling Juice (selected varieties)                      2/$5                        750 ml                   $3.39

Rudi’s Organic English Muffins (selected varieties)                     $2.59                      12 oz                      $3.69

Sesmark Rice Thins (selected varieties)                                        $1.99                      3.5 oz                     $2.59

Terra Chips Exotic Vegetable Chips (selected varieties)            $2.79                      5 oz                        $3.37

Westbrae Organic Beans (selected varieties)                               4/$5                        15 oz                      $1.99

Wholesome Sweeteners (selected varieties)                                $3.99                      24 oz                      $5.29

Yogi Tea (selected varieties)                                                             $2.99                      16 ct                       $4.29

 

 

Refrigerated

Brown Cow Yogurt (selected varieties)                                           $2.69                      32 oz                      $2.99

Bubbies Pickles (selected varieties)                                                $4.49                      33.8 oz                   $5.49

Chino Valley Ranchers Veg A Fed Eggs                                        $3.19                      Dozen                    $3.87

Earth Balance Buttery Spread (selected varieties)                       $3.79                      15 oz                      $4.89

Organic Valley Organic Whipping Cream (selected varieties)   2/$3                        8 oz                        $1.99

So Delicious Nog Coconut Milk (selected varieties)                    $2.29                      32 oz                      $2.79

 

 

Frozen

Amy’s Snacks (selected varieties)                                                   $3.29                      6 oz                        $3.99

Spectrum Naturals Organic Canola Oil (selected varieties)       $8.29                      32 oz                      $11.99

Stahlbush Frozen Fruit (selected varieties)                                    $2.79                      10 oz                      $3.79

Stahlbush Frozen Vegetables (selected varieties)                       $1.49                      10 oz                      $2.29

Stonyfield Organic Frozen Yogurt (selected varieties)                 $2.49                      16 oz                      $3.79

 

Non Food

Green Forest Bath Tissue Double Roll                                            $7.99                      12 Pack                 $11.97

Organix Organic Dog Cookies (selected varieties)                      $3.99                      12 oz                      $5.77

Seventh Generation 4 x Liquid Detergent (selected varieties)   $11.99                   50 oz                      $16.99

 

 

As we head into the biggest month of the year for celebrations & parties, remember that your Wheatsville staff is working tirelessly to ensure your Co+op is stocked with all the essentials for a fantastic and memorable holiday meal celebration! We look forward to seeing you at the Co+op – Bon Appétit!

 

Owner Deals

Special Prices Exclusively for Wheatsville Co+op Owners

Wednesday, December 14^th, 2011 – Tuesday, January 3^rd, 2012

Wheatsville Deli                                                                                                         Regular                Sale

Wheatsville Deli Mocha 16 oz............................................................................................ $4.00.............. $3.50

Wheatsville Deli Caramel Pecan Bars Each...................................................................... $2.49.............. $1.99

Bulk

Organic Salted Roasted Pistachios.............................................................................. $10.49/lb.......... $6.89/lb

Sunspire Milk Chocolate Peanut Sun Drops.................................................................. $9.79/lb.......... $7.29/lb

Sunspire Organic Dark Chocolate Cocoa Almonds..................................................... $16.99/lb........ $12.99/lb

Grocery

Annie’s Homegrown Organic Bernie O’s Pasta 15 oz....................................................... $2.59.............. $1.99

Annie’s Homegrown Organic Cheesy Ravioli 15 oz.......................................................... $2.59.............. $1.99

Annie’s Homegrown P’sghetti Loops with Soy Meatballs 15 oz......................................... $2.59.............. $1.99

Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 Almond Cereal 16 oz................................................................. $5.59.............. $4.79

Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 Cinnamon Raisin Cereal 16 oz................................................. $5.59.............. $4.79

Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 Golden Flax Cereal 16 oz......................................................... $4.99.............. $4.29

Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 Original Cereal 16 oz ................................................................ $4.99.............. $4.29

Ginger People Original Ginger Chews 3 oz....................................................................... $1.89.............. $1.50

Ginger People Spicy Apple Ginger Chews 3 oz ............................................................... $1.89.............. $1.50

Good Health Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels 5.5 oz.............................................................. $2.69.............. $2.49

L & A Juice Blueberry Cranberry Delight 32 oz................................................................. $3.19.............. $2.69

L & A Juice Cranberry Delight 32 oz.................................................................................. $3.19.............. $2.69

L & A Juice Mixed Berry 32 oz........................................................................................... $3.19.............. $2.69

L & A Juice Papaya Delight 32 oz...................................................................................... $3.19.............. $2.69

L & A Juice Pineapple Coconut 32 oz................................................................................ $3.19.............. $2.69

L & A Juice Pomegranate Cranberry Delight 32 oz........................................................... $3.19.............. $2.69

Let’s Do Organic Tapioca Granules 6 oz........................................................................... $2.79.............. $2.39

Let’s Do Organic Tapioca Starch 6 oz............................................................................... $2.79.............. $2.39

Meditalia Mediterranean Pestos & Tapenades All Varieties! 6.35 oz.................... $4.29 – $4.49.............. $3.39

Mediterranean Snack Foods Sea Salt Lentil Chips 4.5 oz................................................. $3.89.............. $2.99

Panda Licorice Bar 1.1 oz.................................................................................................. $0.69.............. $0.50

Popcorn Indiana Chip’ins 7.25 oz All Varieties!.................................................................. $3.79.............. $2.99

Rice Dream Rice Nog 32 oz.............................................................................................. $2.39.............. $1.99

Ryvita Dark Rye Crispbread 8.8 oz................................................................................... $2.79.............. $2.29

Ryvita Toasted Sesame Crispbread 8.8 oz ....................................................................... $2.79.............. $2.29

Ryvita Pumpkin Seeds & Oats Crispbread 7 oz................................................................ $3.69.............. $2.99

Refrigerated

Turtle Island Foods Tofurky Tempeh Strips 7 oz All Varieties!.......................................... $3.59.............. $2.99

Frozen

Blake’s Farmhouse Macaroni & Cheese 8 oz.................................................................... $2.89.............. $2.29

Bodycare

Nelson’s Pure & Clear Blemish Gel 30 g............................................................................ $6.39.............. $5.49

New at Wheatsville

Austin Slow Burn Assorted Jams; Green Chilé Con Quéso
Homegrown Austin Slow Burn has been setting palates afire since 1994 with their array of award-winning chilé concoctions, and we’ve picked up some of their best offerings. In aisle 3 you’ll find their whole line of jams, from Hot Apple Pie & Jalapeño to Habañero Jelly with Rosemary (our favorite!); or, head to our refrigerated case to pick up some of the best quéso we’ve ever had, the Green Chilé Con Quéso. When we ran out of chips, we were eating this stuff with a spoon. Jams, 6.3oz, Reg. $3.99; Quéso, 12oz, Reg. $6.99












Nutiva 100% Organic Chia Seeds
Revered by the early Aztec and Mayan cultures, chia seeds are a super food packed with nutrients, omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, and antioxidants. One ounce of chia contains approximately 4 grams of protein, 9 grams of fat, and 11 grams of dietary fiber. The seeds also contain the essential minerals phosphorus, manganese, calcium, potassium and sodium in amounts comparable to flax seeds. Add chia to beverages, sprinkle directly onto meals, or soak to make a jelly—the applications are infinite. Nutiva Chia can be found in aisle 3, near baking needs. 14oz, Reg. $8.99






 Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Drinks
Apple cider vinegar has been highly regarded throughout history, having been prescribed by Hippocrates for its natural cleansing, healing, and energizing qualities as early as 400 B.C. Now you can enjoy it in a convenient refreshing beverage; choose Original Apple Cider Vinegar with Honey, Apple Cider with Cinnamon, or Apple and Concord Grape with Açai. Bragg drinks can be found in the beverage cooler nearest to the registers. 16oz, Reg. $2.39








Columbia Gorge Organics Select juice blends
Columbia Gorge Organics is a 180-acre family-owned farm located in Oregon's Hood River area. They squeeze, press, and puree their own fruits and veggies, compost green waste, and buy directly from small organic farms what can’t be grown on their land. We're happy to now offer a selection of their juices-- Pomegranate Blueberry Cherry, Super C Juice, VitaSea Juice Blend, and Strawberry Banana Smoothie-- in the juice cooler located near the Bulk department. 16oz, Reg. $3.69

Happy Holidays!

 

Hello Wheatsville friends and fans! Happy Holidays! We hope you are celebrating the holidays this year with families and friends, enjoying good food and making new memories. Today may be the shortest on daylight but we figure it just gives all the holiday lights extra time to shine - so Happy Solstice! This time of year, with UT closed for winter break, Guadalupe becomes incredibly easy to navigate. Left-hand turns? No problem! Make sure you pop by if you're needing a stress-free oasis in the holiday shopping storm. Grab a cup of something warm and a tasty bite for your belly, sit by our twinkling lights and make a snowflake or two for our front windows. "There are two ways of spreading light — to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. " Edith Wharton   Scroll on down for: This week's One Big Thing ·         Holiday Celebrations ·         We've got you covered! ·         Seasonal Citrus ·         Gift Baskets ·         Cozy Kitchen ·         The Gift of Health ·         Making Spirits Bright ·         Hoppy Holidays ·         Lucky Peas ·         NEW at Wheatsville! ·         Co+op Owner Deals ·         Co+op Deals WHEATSVILLE'S ONE BIG THING Every week, Wheatsville staff picks the product we're most excited about right now! This week's One Big Thing is a WHEATSVILLE GIFT CARD! 1. You can buy Wheatsville Gift Cards in ANY denomination and they never, ever expire! WOOHOO! 2. Wheatsville Gift Cards can be used to buy any of the delicious, local, organic, fair trade products we sell (including Popcorn Tofu Po'Boys) or they can also be donated to our monthly Community Action recipient! Either way, it will always be appreciated. 3. While Co-op Ownership needs to remain voluntary, you can always encourage your friends and family with a $70 Gift Card - the price of an invested ownership. We'll even give you a pretty box & bow!   Holiday Celebrations It's Christmas time. Time for family and friends to gather together and celebrate.  The Wheatsville meat and seafood department has some great opportunities for some great meals. Ham We have three different sizes of Niman Ranch Hams. We have a Spiral Cut Bone In Ham. Great for Christmas dinner, and then you save that bone for the New Years Blackeyed Peas.  Second, we have a Boneless Uncured Half Ham, and lastly the Uncured Petite Ham. Pick the size that suits your needs and enjoy. Turkey Grateful Harvest all Natural and Organic free range Turkeys are $3.49lb for Organics and $2.99lb for Naturals. We can cut a bone in breast for you if it's only a couple people you are feeding. As a poultry alternative we will have a limited supply of large Dewberry Hill's Chickens. These are ten plus pound chickens. Jane said we are getting the largest one they had at 14 lbs. Lamb A great red meat choice for a holiday entrée. With a days notice we can cut and tie you a boneless shoulder or leg roast as well as preparing you a bone in roast. Beef If beef is what you are looking for, it's got to be a Rib Roast. If you wanted to be daring, you could try to make a Beef Wellington with a hanging tender. It is the same shape as Tenderloin but packed with so much more flavor and a whole lot less expensive. Seafood If you are thinking about seafood, our Coho Salmon might be right up your alley. Troll caught and flash frozen at sea, our Coho is about the freshest fish you can eat. We can cut these guys into sides for you, or butterfly it for easy stuffing. We also have pre cut Sockeye Salmon Sides. Goat For something more intimate, maybe a goat loin is the way to go. Slightly gamey but not strong in flavor the Windy Hills Boer Goat loins would make a great dinner for two.   We've got you covered! From Ham and Tofurky to Roasted Squash and Green Beans, Cheeseballs to Coconut Cream Pies, catering platters for a hoppin' party and sweet breads for a lazy breakfast, we've got you covered this Christmas! We'll be running our Holiday Hot Bar this Fri, Sat and Sun, so you can get a taste of Christmas while you shop – or just load up from there and take home a hot holiday meal for your friends and family! We'll also have tons of seasonal dishes in our full serve and self serve cases, from Wild Rice with Apricots to Coconut Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Vegan Cornbread Stuffing! Plus, we'll have an abundance of delicious sweet treats including our famous pies: Pumpkin, Pecan, Dutch Apple & Coconut Cream! So come on in to get the party started – and finished! – in one quick and easy trip to your Wheatsville Deli! Let us help you make your Christmas one to remember! Click here to read about all of our Deli deals & specials!   Seasonal Citrus "Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand" – Mother Teresa You are surrounded by people who love you.  Now's a good time to express your thanks and return the love you've been given.  People always complain about the crass consumerism that permeates our media landscape around the holidays each year, but it's your choice to focus on it or dismiss it as just noise. I love the holidays.  I love any excuse to get together with people I love and who love me.  Colder weather and longer nights are another good reason: we need to keep our spirits up!  Consider the Christmas Tree – when the world outside looks gray and cold, bringing a vibrant, green tree into your house helps remind you that winter won't last forever. Another way to keep on the sunny side is to eat plenty of citrus.  Wintertime is citrus time!  We've made an addition of mixed citrus cups to our cut fruit and vegetable program.  They're a beautiful and delicious mix of organic grapefruit, oranges, and tangerines.  Guaranteed to scare off the winter blues! A punch of vitamin C doesn't hurt, either! While fruit is more seasonal, vegetables are more easily grown year-round.  In Texas, it's the hottest parts of the summer and coldest parts of the winter that slow vegetable growth.  Now is the perfect time to eat greens and Johnson's Backyard Garden, located right here in Austin, is continuing to deliver plenty of yummy organic chard, kale, and collards. Try the multi-colored Easter egg radishes, too! Finally, we've still got a good supply of holiday poinsettias in the store.  They're great to bring to parties and they really warm up a room.  Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are non-toxic, so they make a great Christmas table centerpiece.   Gift Baskets Great Gift Idea: try a gift basket made up of cheeses, fancy mustards, salami, crackers, chocolate, seasonal citrus and beer or wine. Work with themes such as Local, French, Sheep or Goat and package in a wicker basket or small wooden box (found in most craft stores). We're always happy to assist you with pairing advice and gift basket ideas. Cheese and Wine Pairing Gift Basket Ideas   Cozy Kitchen Ingredients for a Cozy Kitchen: Wheatsville's Got your Holiday Baking Needs in Bulk Herbs! Whether you've got holiday parties or you're just plain in the mood – Wheatsville's got you covered for seasonal cooking and baking! Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice is $1.06oz in bulk, and we've also got Apple Pie and Dessert spice for $.69oz. Bulk Mulling spices are $.99 and great in cider AND wine! Xanthan gum for the vegan baker are available in small quantities for only $2.49oz – all in Bulk Herbs!   The Gift of Health Wondering what to get your healthy friend for the holidays?  I'd recommend the Health Force Nutritionals Combo Pack!  If your friend is already health and into superfoods or is wanting to become more healthy, this could be a super gift!  These combo packs are only available while supplies last.  You buy the Vitamineral Greens powder and get the Vitamineral Earth for FREE!  That's right.  So, for instance, in the larger one, you buy one 500 gram Vitamineral Greens for $59.99 and get the 300 gram size Vitamineral Earth, a $44.99 value, for free!  The smaller combo pack has the 150 gram size of both for only $22.69 (you save $22.69).  This is an awesome gift!   Making Spirits Bright This Christmas why not give the gift of super premium wine. Cakebread 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is on sale for just $74.99 regularly $84.99. Cakebread Cabernet grabs the taster's attention immediately with enticingly fresh, fruit-forward aromas of black currant, blackberry and boysenberry, joined by seductive chocolate and roast coffee scents.   Hoppy Holidays! Hoppy Holidays! Sierra Nevada Celebration 12 packs on sale for $13.99 regularly $14.99. Wonderfully robust and rich, Celebration Ale is dry-hopped for a lively, intense aroma. Look for this and many more special holiday brews to make yours celebration a merry one!   Lucky Peas Hello again, we are smack in the middle of the Holiday season and I hope you are enjoying family, friends and fine foods right now.  But don't forget that most important of southern superstitions, the dining of Black Eyed Peas on Jan. 1st for good luck and fortune. At only $1.79 per pound the Bulk Department will ensure you have plenty of luck on your side this year.   NEW at Wheatsville! Every week our buyers are hard at work to sourcing new products to meet our customers needs. If you have a suggestion for a new product feel free to let us know at the Hospitality Desk. You'll see "Wish Granted' signs near products that were brought in as a result of your comments. Click here to see what great NEW PRODUCTS we've brought into the co-op for you this week!   Co+op Owner Deals Excellent for your health and perfect for snacks and holiday parties, we've lower the price of our Bulk Organic Salted Roasted Pistachios which are now $6.89/lb reg. $10.49/lb. Click here for more Owner Deals valid Wednesday, December 14th – Tuesday, January 3rd. 2012. —Brooks Wood, Co+op Deals Coordinator   Co+op Deals Around the holidays, people traditionally love to gather and share a great breakfast together. In anticipation of this, Wheatsville has lowered the prices on many of your favorite breakfast staples. Equal Exchange Organic Regular Bulk Coffee is on Deal now for $9.99/lb reg. $11.49/lb (decaf is not included in this sale), Peace Cereals are now $1.99 reg. $3.99 (selected varieties), Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Fruit is now $2.79 reg. $3.79 (selected varieties), Rudi's Organic English Muffins are now $2.59 reg. $3.69 and Chino Valley Ranchers Veg A Fed Eggs are now $3.19 reg. $3.87. Click here for more Co+op Deals valid Wednesday, December 14th – Tuesday, January 3rd. —Brooks Wood, Co+op Deals Coordinator   Wishing you the happiest of holiday seasons, Dan Gillotte Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy

 

New at Wheatsville!

GLUTINO Chocolate Covered Pretzels

When you need something sweet and salty, reach for Glutino's premium milk chocolate covered pretzels. Glutino has specialized in gluten-free products since 1983, providing healthful products to all those with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, wheat allergies and those who follow a gluten-free or wheat-free diet. Located in aisle 4. 5.5oz, Reg. $5.29

 

RYVITA Fruit & Seed Crunch Crispbread

By customer request!  These sturdy crispbreads consist of wholegrain rye packed with currants, topped with pumpkin and sunflower seeds and drizzled with honey. With more than 2.2 grams of fiber per slice, Ryvita's Fruit & Seed Crispbread is the healthier way to help satisfy those sweet cravings. Located in aisle 2, with the crackers. 7oz, Reg. $3.69

KEVITA Raw Organic Probiotic Drinks, Lemon Ginger 

or Strawberry Açai Coconut 

KeVita is a sparkling probiotic drink with 4 strains of active cultures, including those originating from kefir-derived cultures. For thousands of years these cultures have been cherished for supporting beneficial digestive flora. A vegan product, KeVita is dairy, lactose, gluten, soy, and caffeine free. KeVita contains live cultures so keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy! Find these two new flavors in the beverage cooler nearest to the cash registers. 16oz, Reg. $2.99

GT'S Organic Synergy Drinks , Cherry Chia, Grape Chia, 
or Raspberry Chia  GT’s Cherry Chias blend organic raw kombucha with organic raw chia seeds and organic cherry juice, for a lightly effervescent beverage with several layers of flavor, including tart, sweet, and vinegar. The chia seeds add natural thickness and chew to the drink and also manage (with the help of the cherry juice) to cut the fermented flavor substantially. Functionally, the product has all of the probiotics and enzymes that are found in other GT’s products, plus it has added omega 3, fiber, and antioxidants from the chia seeds. In our beverage coolers. 16oz, Reg. $2.99

 PROMETHEUS SPRINGS Organic Elixirs 
Citrus Cayenne, Mango Chili, or Spicy Pear

The world's first capsaicin-spiced elixir, Prometheus Spring's antioxidant-loaded, endorphin-stimulating active ingredient (naturally-derived from chiles) gives drinkers a happy, healthy high. Find these three new flavors in our beverage coolers. 16oz, Reg. $2.39

ESSENTIA Alkaline Water

Essentia Water has a pH level of 9.5, a much higher alkalinity than the average water's neutral pH of 7. Microfiltration, reverse osmosis and ultraviolet exposure result in water that is 99.9% pure and free of chlorine and fluoride. Essentia is packaged in bottles that are BPA (bisphenol A) and phthalate free. 
Located in aisle 4.        1.5 Liters, Reg. $2.69