Hi folks!
I hope that you have fun weekend plans.
Wheatsville is here for all your entry into summer needs and we're open all day on Monday, our normal hours, so come on in!
Some news you can use!
We'll be adding two new registers beginning at the middle of next week to help make the end of your shopping experience go even more quickly and smoothly than it does now. Also, just so you know, we are installing a new register system next week. We're hoping that this is largely unnoticeable to you, but you may notice that our cashiers are a little less nimble than normal as they get used to the new system. We are adding additional cashier support during next week in order to help keep the lines moving quickly.
One big change that comes from this change, starting on June 1st is that you will no longer need to bring up the paper Member coupons to get those deals. We are replacing our member coupon program with an Owner's saving program. Your savings on these specials will automatically be deducted at the register. Yay! Less paper waste and easier for you to always get your owner special deals that are a benefit of Wheatsville membership!
Early is the new late
Remember all of you awesome early birds, we are going to be opening at 7:30 am beginning Monday June 15th! Come in between 7:30 and 8am between June 15th and June 22nd and get a free drip coffee with any purchase!
Renovation news!
We continue to move into our new space. Our awesome new awning has been up for a week providing lovely shade. Our eat-in counter in the front windows give you even more eating and seating options. Coming next week, more new and better picnic tables for the front!
Our produce and grocery departments have moved into their new digs, at least somewhat. Please bear with us as we complete these transitions over the coming weeks.
Car Parking continues to be difficult and we will be heading into some additional parking changes in the coming weeks. For now, our main parking in the middle is still available. If possible, shifting your shopping earlier in the morning or later at night will make your parking experience a WHOLE LOT Better. Stay tuned for more information about changes to the parking situation and thank you so much for your patience! I know that it has really stunk at times! When we're done, we'll have more than double the parking we've had during the project!
From Bryan Butler, the Butcher
Tour the store and get stocked up for BBQ Time!
Hey folks it's grilling time! It's time to round up your friends and head to the lake, favorite city park, or just set up your backyard and BBQ! A quick pass through Wheatsville will quickly fill up your basket with all your necessities. You can load up on fresh "corn in husk" (a must for easy BBQ veggies) in our new produce department.
There, you'll also find easy to make, grill-ready portabella mushrooms and lots of fresh squash, zucchini and eggplant. Onward through the growing grocery isles (they seem to be replicating themselves), where you can pick up chips, charcoal, sauce, drinks and buns, along with other assorted snacks and BBQ staples. Don't forget to hit up the bodycare department for some sun screen and bug spray. Go into the bulk area and pick up some great snackable and healthy treats for the kids. With a great selection of trail mixes and granolas to choose from, what's not to like? Or, if you have a sweet tooth, great natural candy with definitely be a hit. Swing by the frozen section and get some great CAP deals on small pints (a new favorite of mine: blood orange Ciao Bella sorbet). Oops…I might should have kept that to myself.
Onward thru the fog and you'll get to the meat department: the Mecca of all things grill-able. We have grill-ready wild caught sockeye salmon and Niman Ranch sweet Italian sausage and bratwurst. All are on member coupon this month for 75 cents off the total price. We also have lots of fresh cuts just begging for the grill every day, from thick pork chops to big ole fat Rib eyes, as well as plenty of fresh daily-ground chuck and pork. We also have some great, sustainable choices for grilling seafood. A quick and sure-to-please choice is the Sablefish. With just a quick toss with your favorite blend of spices, sablefish makes a great option to your plate. And please don't waste time with pre-made spice blends when you can pick up only what you need for the day at our herb counter. The herb counter is filled with great natural spices and organic spices.
Wait! There's still more! The deli has loads and loads of fresh salads that will please everyone at your BBQ, no matter what their diet preferences are. They also have awesome new fresh-baked breads that will surely get devoured just as soon as you bust out a great cheese you picked up. The cheese department has an awesome selection of domestic cheeses available, including fine blue cheese and a fantastic brie selection.
With all that bread and cheese, you must grab some beer or wine to complement your selection. Remember that most time a good dry spicy red wine works with the whole BBQ concept, and just one bottle could change the BBQ from being standard to extraordinary.
Beer! Please don't forget the beer especially if you're a guest. Never show up empty handed. Wheatsville has several "fancy" canned beers now. If you're tired of Bud Light and Coors Light, you should try the "Little Yella Pils", "Dale's Pale Ale", "Steam Engine", or "Third Eye" all great, refreshing beers.
Okay. Now you're done. So what are you waiting for? Get on the phone, round up some friends, grab up the family and enjoy this summer! Cheers!
From the Deli
Come by the Deli this weekend and pick up a whole roasted chicken. They are all natural and we roast them in house. We also take the extra time to brine them which makes them extra delicious. So, swing by the deli pick up of great sides, dinner rolls, and wine in order to make a quick dinner for yourself.
Cool yourself down with a fresh smoothie – ours are made with lots of frozen fruit, fresh juices, and NO ICE! Pick your flavor or try the special smoothie of the month, PB & J smoothie. This smoothie of the month has been a great hit with our customers. It tastes like the last day of school feels, delicious and fun!
Greg, In the Land of Cheese
Just a few days left to take advantage of the special we are running on our Organic Valley Sharp Cheddar, Reduced Fat Reduced Sodium Mild Cheddar and Reduced Fat Monterey Jack. The OV Sharp Cheddar, is on sale for $3.99, a 70¢ savings off their regular price! The RF RS Mild Cheddar and the RF Monterey Jack, is on sale for $3.99, a 30¢ savings off their regular price. Don't miss out on our values! Our deli is now selling delicious Rock Star Bagels!! Might I recommend any one of the Full Quiver cheese spread flavors, to go with that bagel. There is Garlic-Basil, Jalapeno, Strawberry and also Chive.
I hope that you have a great week!
Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy
Austin's Community Grocery since 1976. We're a funky grocery store in one of the coolest towns in the country, Austin TX. We have all kinds of great food with a focus on local and organic!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Bike to Work, lots of seasonal delights, grow your own food and so much more!
Hi folks!
Yep, we continue to morph into the new Wheatsville. Over the next few days, we will be moving into our new grocery shelving. You won't see a ton of new products yet, but rest assured that we are taking your wish lists VERY seriously.
Bike to work day is tomorrow! Friday from 7am-9am, bike up to Wheatsville for some light breakfast noshing and some coffee!
From the Deli
Things are heating up outside, and the Wheatsville Deli is here to help you keep your cool!
Our spicy, delicious and charmingly cold tomato Gazpacho Soup is back in the full-serve case for your summertime delight!
Red Curry Tofu, a customer favorite for sure, is also in the case, combining spicy, roasted chunks of tofu with a cool and creamy Veganaise based dressing, full of raw veggies. Try a sample!
All your favorite hot-weather coolers are in stock as Grab-n-Go as well, including our fabulous pecan- and apple-studded Chicken Salad, creamy, buttermilk Pimento Cheese, Tuna Salad chockfull of crunchy and sweet veggies, and the vegan, tofu-based Eggless Egg Salad!
Green salads will give you the nourishment and energy you are sure to crave during these humid days, either veggie-only or made into a meal topped with strips of baked tofu, slices of all-natural lemon-pepper roasted chicken breast, or fresh, soft cubes of mozzarella cheese! Each salad comes with your choice of our Cashew-Tamari or Cilantro-Lime dressings!
Tomatillo Fire, our very spicy salsa of the month, goes great with chips and will certainly light a fire that only another bite can tame – until the next one!
Did someone say SMOOTHIE? It's that time of the year, folks! Come get your all-fruit, no-filler, icy-cold and super-thick smoothies, made just how you like 'em with all sorts of add-ins possible! Choose your fruit(s) and build from there: pineapple, blueberry, strawberry, mango, raspberry, banana and peach are all on the menu!
And, for a fantastic way to cool down a hot morning, be sure to try our renowned Iced Coffee Toddy, a cold-pressed coffee that takes over 24 hours to create! It goes great over ice, finished with milk and a shot of agave, if you order it like I do! It is divine and guaranteed to wake you up, so come in and cool down!
Greg in the Land of Cheese
Mark Keul, with Brazos Valley Cheese Company, just delivered two wheels of his wonderful brie and a wheel of his Roquefert style blue. I will be cutting the brie as soon as i finish typing this e-mail. Just a heads up , this cheese department will be making its final move in the coming weeks. Keep a look out for cheesie specials and new cheeses. We will occupy the place where bulk is now and they will become neighbors with the produce department.
Here is a great cook out idea. I love grilling corn!! I love it eating it plain straight off the grill. but when plain just will not do I like coating the corn with a generous amount of butter and sprinkling freshly grated parmesean cheese. DE-LIC-IOUS!!!
Bryan, the Butcher
Wild caught Alaskan sockeye salmon is on member coupon this month .75- off. Niman sausages, Italian and bratwurst, also on member coupon this month -.25 off.
Be sure to check out the ready to fix case. All the favorites your use to are there; Moroccan spicy lamb patty, Salmon burgers, Almond crusted trout, Cajun catfish, and pre-made mini meat loafs ready for the oven.
It's hot and time for grilling! We have plenty of great grilling cuts in the meat case. Top sirloin a favorite for years, London broils, big thick boneless ribeyes, and lots of made fresh daily ground meats. When you buy Niman meats you're supporting humane treatment of livestock. You're also getting consistently great gourmet quality steaks and burger. What's not to love?!
Produce goodness
Just some of the delightful action in our produce department this week!
We've got your Strawberries, from Texas for $2.99, Organic for $3.49
Organic peaches from Mexico- if they aren't ripe, put them in a brown papoer bag for a day or so and get ready for deliciousness!
Now is the time to be eating Organic Asparagus! A (super short and silly) primer on how to cook asparagus quick-like at http://tinyurl.com/pamhdp
Also, check the department for lots of local product from our favorite farmers! Woo hoo!
Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/wheatsvilleduce
Grow foods, we'll help! The Wheatsville Gro-op!
Learn more about our latest project to get more people growing their own food.
http://wheatsville.coop/gro-op.html
Come learn more about turning your yard into a Wheatsville YardFarm! tonight at 7pm on the patio.
Check out our "Staff Top Ten Picks" posted throughout the store, we work here and shop here!!!
Look for the green signs in front of the products.
Featuring Ray Wilder, Deli Counter:
Beet and Kale Salad:
Yum, yum, yum, yum! Healthy, raw, juicy and delicious! I could eat it everyday!
Spicy Greens:
Brilliant dark greens with the perfect amount of flavor and spice...great on a black bean taco!
Bakery:
Any of our bakeries gluten-free cakes...especially the chocolate ones!! Sheesh, it doesn't get any better than this!!
Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Coconut Bliss:
The best coconut ice cream around! Organic, fair trade, sweetened with agave...you almost feel healthy eating it, but it's so dreamy, you won't even care!!
GT's Guava Kombucha:
Hawai'i in Feburary plus stomach settling relief...refreshing and soothing!
Margarita's Corn Tortillas:
Local, non-GMO, awesome corny yumminess!!
FES Flower Essences:
Powerful support for your heart and body...choose from an array to meet your individual needs!:
Sunflower Butter:
Affordable, delicious protein...try it in a smoothie!!
Texas Pecans:
Gotta eat those wonderful local nuts!! What a treat!
Go take a hike mix:
If you're not a fan already, you will be...unique, scrumptious energy!!
Featuring Beth Buetel, Cashier
Organic Raw Cashew Butter- smooth, creamy, addictive. great on carrots! or a spoon =/
no pudge brownie mix- to make two-bite brownies: put in mini-muffin pans for half the time
or... if that's too long... just add yogurt?!? So easy! So fudgey!
Katz' Midnight Blue Coffee- Dark, full, and smooth. It makes me linger.
Alexander Family Farm Eggs- Good baking starts with good eggs and these are perfection!
Remember When Butter- Makes everything you cook or bake taste like heaven.
Raw Revolution Raspberry & Chocolate Bar- It's like my favorite wheatsville berry brownie- but no flour!
Cel-Ray Soda- Refreshment perfection. Surprisingly celery like- but no strings!
Richardson's Farms Pork Products. the pan-style sausage is divine, but they're all delicious...
The deli's new breads!!!- Rosemary Loaf. So good you just might have to go to confession.
Pure Luck Farms herbs- Wafting up gorgeous scents wherever they go. Dill, Thyme & Love.
Rush Hour Recipes
With the start of a new month comes a new Rush Hour Recipe! Yay! This month features Chicken With Chimichurri Sauce.
Every month we'll feature a new entree recipe (featuring a mix of vegetarian, non-vegetarian and vegan options) at the Deli Counter and on our website. We will keep an archive of recipe cards at the member center as well, so that you can pick one up and use it for your dinner shopping. You can even use these recipes to build your own recipe book. These recipes come from various co-ops all over the States, which is pretty cool. Plus they have been kitchen tested so you trust them to turn out right. Increase your kitchen repertoire with these quick, easy, fresh, entree recipes. Follow this link to see the Rush Hour Recipes: http://wheatsville.coop/recipeindex.html
Newest Competitor
We know that you may be curious about our new competitor, the Natural Grocer. It's ok. Really. But, if you go and buy something from them, will you help us out and share your receipt with us? If you want to, just drop it in the slot at the new Hospitality Desk at the front of the store. Thanks!
I hope that you have a great week!
Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy
Yep, we continue to morph into the new Wheatsville. Over the next few days, we will be moving into our new grocery shelving. You won't see a ton of new products yet, but rest assured that we are taking your wish lists VERY seriously.
Bike to work day is tomorrow! Friday from 7am-9am, bike up to Wheatsville for some light breakfast noshing and some coffee!
From the Deli
Things are heating up outside, and the Wheatsville Deli is here to help you keep your cool!
Our spicy, delicious and charmingly cold tomato Gazpacho Soup is back in the full-serve case for your summertime delight!
Red Curry Tofu, a customer favorite for sure, is also in the case, combining spicy, roasted chunks of tofu with a cool and creamy Veganaise based dressing, full of raw veggies. Try a sample!
All your favorite hot-weather coolers are in stock as Grab-n-Go as well, including our fabulous pecan- and apple-studded Chicken Salad, creamy, buttermilk Pimento Cheese, Tuna Salad chockfull of crunchy and sweet veggies, and the vegan, tofu-based Eggless Egg Salad!
Green salads will give you the nourishment and energy you are sure to crave during these humid days, either veggie-only or made into a meal topped with strips of baked tofu, slices of all-natural lemon-pepper roasted chicken breast, or fresh, soft cubes of mozzarella cheese! Each salad comes with your choice of our Cashew-Tamari or Cilantro-Lime dressings!
Tomatillo Fire, our very spicy salsa of the month, goes great with chips and will certainly light a fire that only another bite can tame – until the next one!
Did someone say SMOOTHIE? It's that time of the year, folks! Come get your all-fruit, no-filler, icy-cold and super-thick smoothies, made just how you like 'em with all sorts of add-ins possible! Choose your fruit(s) and build from there: pineapple, blueberry, strawberry, mango, raspberry, banana and peach are all on the menu!
And, for a fantastic way to cool down a hot morning, be sure to try our renowned Iced Coffee Toddy, a cold-pressed coffee that takes over 24 hours to create! It goes great over ice, finished with milk and a shot of agave, if you order it like I do! It is divine and guaranteed to wake you up, so come in and cool down!
Greg in the Land of Cheese
Mark Keul, with Brazos Valley Cheese Company, just delivered two wheels of his wonderful brie and a wheel of his Roquefert style blue. I will be cutting the brie as soon as i finish typing this e-mail. Just a heads up , this cheese department will be making its final move in the coming weeks. Keep a look out for cheesie specials and new cheeses. We will occupy the place where bulk is now and they will become neighbors with the produce department.
Here is a great cook out idea. I love grilling corn!! I love it eating it plain straight off the grill. but when plain just will not do I like coating the corn with a generous amount of butter and sprinkling freshly grated parmesean cheese. DE-LIC-IOUS!!!
Bryan, the Butcher
Wild caught Alaskan sockeye salmon is on member coupon this month .75- off. Niman sausages, Italian and bratwurst, also on member coupon this month -.25 off.
Be sure to check out the ready to fix case. All the favorites your use to are there; Moroccan spicy lamb patty, Salmon burgers, Almond crusted trout, Cajun catfish, and pre-made mini meat loafs ready for the oven.
It's hot and time for grilling! We have plenty of great grilling cuts in the meat case. Top sirloin a favorite for years, London broils, big thick boneless ribeyes, and lots of made fresh daily ground meats. When you buy Niman meats you're supporting humane treatment of livestock. You're also getting consistently great gourmet quality steaks and burger. What's not to love?!
Produce goodness
Just some of the delightful action in our produce department this week!
We've got your Strawberries, from Texas for $2.99, Organic for $3.49
Organic peaches from Mexico- if they aren't ripe, put them in a brown papoer bag for a day or so and get ready for deliciousness!
Now is the time to be eating Organic Asparagus! A (super short and silly) primer on how to cook asparagus quick-like at http://tinyurl.com/pamhdp
Also, check the department for lots of local product from our favorite farmers! Woo hoo!
Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/wheatsvilleduce
Grow foods, we'll help! The Wheatsville Gro-op!
Learn more about our latest project to get more people growing their own food.
http://wheatsville.coop/gro-op.html
Come learn more about turning your yard into a Wheatsville YardFarm! tonight at 7pm on the patio.
Check out our "Staff Top Ten Picks" posted throughout the store, we work here and shop here!!!
Look for the green signs in front of the products.
Featuring Ray Wilder, Deli Counter:
Beet and Kale Salad:
Yum, yum, yum, yum! Healthy, raw, juicy and delicious! I could eat it everyday!
Spicy Greens:
Brilliant dark greens with the perfect amount of flavor and spice...great on a black bean taco!
Bakery:
Any of our bakeries gluten-free cakes...especially the chocolate ones!! Sheesh, it doesn't get any better than this!!
Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Coconut Bliss:
The best coconut ice cream around! Organic, fair trade, sweetened with agave...you almost feel healthy eating it, but it's so dreamy, you won't even care!!
GT's Guava Kombucha:
Hawai'i in Feburary plus stomach settling relief...refreshing and soothing!
Margarita's Corn Tortillas:
Local, non-GMO, awesome corny yumminess!!
FES Flower Essences:
Powerful support for your heart and body...choose from an array to meet your individual needs!:
Sunflower Butter:
Affordable, delicious protein...try it in a smoothie!!
Texas Pecans:
Gotta eat those wonderful local nuts!! What a treat!
Go take a hike mix:
If you're not a fan already, you will be...unique, scrumptious energy!!
Featuring Beth Buetel, Cashier
Organic Raw Cashew Butter- smooth, creamy, addictive. great on carrots! or a spoon =/
no pudge brownie mix- to make two-bite brownies: put in mini-muffin pans for half the time
or... if that's too long... just add yogurt?!? So easy! So fudgey!
Katz' Midnight Blue Coffee- Dark, full, and smooth. It makes me linger.
Alexander Family Farm Eggs- Good baking starts with good eggs and these are perfection!
Remember When Butter- Makes everything you cook or bake taste like heaven.
Raw Revolution Raspberry & Chocolate Bar- It's like my favorite wheatsville berry brownie- but no flour!
Cel-Ray Soda- Refreshment perfection. Surprisingly celery like- but no strings!
Richardson's Farms Pork Products. the pan-style sausage is divine, but they're all delicious...
The deli's new breads!!!- Rosemary Loaf. So good you just might have to go to confession.
Pure Luck Farms herbs- Wafting up gorgeous scents wherever they go. Dill, Thyme & Love.
Rush Hour Recipes
With the start of a new month comes a new Rush Hour Recipe! Yay! This month features Chicken With Chimichurri Sauce.
Every month we'll feature a new entree recipe (featuring a mix of vegetarian, non-vegetarian and vegan options) at the Deli Counter and on our website. We will keep an archive of recipe cards at the member center as well, so that you can pick one up and use it for your dinner shopping. You can even use these recipes to build your own recipe book. These recipes come from various co-ops all over the States, which is pretty cool. Plus they have been kitchen tested so you trust them to turn out right. Increase your kitchen repertoire with these quick, easy, fresh, entree recipes. Follow this link to see the Rush Hour Recipes: http://wheatsville.coop/recipeindex.html
Newest Competitor
We know that you may be curious about our new competitor, the Natural Grocer. It's ok. Really. But, if you go and buy something from them, will you help us out and share your receipt with us? If you want to, just drop it in the slot at the new Hospitality Desk at the front of the store. Thanks!
I hope that you have a great week!
Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy
Friday, May 08, 2009
New produce including PEACHES! Eat-in counter, new bus stop, awning coming soon and more!
Hopefully, you are continuing to be amused and delighted by our many changes in our store.
This week, produce moved into it's new home which is veryu exciting. It's so great to have one of our favorite departments back up front where it belongs! This department is only partly moved in because they are working without a full-sized walk-in cooler or any prep space to speak of. Once that is built, they will move in completely to their new space. So, look for that in late May.
For now, enjoy the Organic Peaches from Mexico. We're pretty sure that the Texas peach crop will be minimal (if we even get any) this year, sadly, but we can't miss out on peaches. I had some earlier this week and they were really quite good.
Other project stuff this week:
Our new eat-in counter opened up. A spot to eat or drink a cup of coffee inside was one of the major requests we heard over and over in planning the renovation. We had limited room for a full blown cafe, but I did what i could to fit a nice little counter in. I hope that you like it. It's made from recycled concrete and bottled from Ecology Action by local artist, John Newbold. Get some an espresso and chill out as the people pass by on Guadalupe!
The new bus stop! I'm pretty proud of the fact that we were able to work with the city and Capmetro to relocate the bus stop closer to our front doors and under our overhang. This makes it more convenient to bus to Wheatsville, but also makes it more comfortable for anyone who has to wait for the bus to be able to sit down under the shade.
Early next week, cheer for the long awaited return of our new and improved awning! Bigger and better than ever, this awning will be just what the patio needs to beat back the sun of May. Get some lunch and relax in the shade some time next week.
This weekend is Mother's Day. We didn't go all out this Mother's Day honestly, but it's not because we don't love Moms, I promise! We've just been so dang busy! But, we still have some simple ideas to rock your Mom's day!
Ice Cream and Berries for Breakfast? (OK, doesn't have to be breakfast) but you can delight your mom with a dessert of Ice cream and berries. We've got three kinds of frozen treats on deal! Green and Black Oragnic Ice Cream, Purely Decadent Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (including the super popular So Delicious Coconut Milk Ice Cream!) as well as the (new to us) Ciao Bella Sorbet. Pair them with our Stahlbush forzen fruit or fresh berries from produce. (We have convenienty placed this frozen goodness all together for you in the ice cream encap across from the deli delf serve case.
How about a warm compote to put on the ice cream.... her is a quick recipe from www.allrecipes.com
From the Deli:
This week your Wheatsville Deli brings you an abundance of delicious treats! A new addition to our full-serve case this month are the deeply flavored, oven-roasted Balsamic BBQ Chicken Wings, made with local, all-natural Buddy's Chicken, a recipe that comes to us courtesy of the Putney Food Co-op in Putney, Vermont. These tasty wings are currently sharing the case with a slew of our old favorites like Couscous with Feta and Fava Beans, Curry Lime Chicken Salad, Lively Beets and Carrots, Potato, Onion and Caper Salad, Paprika Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Steaks, Tuscan Parmesan Turkey Penne… and so many more!
Another Fresh in the Deli item in our self-serve case this week comes by way of the Ashland Food Co-op in Ashland, Oregon: Raw Sundried Tomato Sunflower Pate! It's a sweet, hearty, raw spread full of tasty and healthy ingredients like sunflower seeds, sundried tomatoes, tahini, green onions, fresh basil, lemon juice and garlic. It's perfect on crackers or with crudités, and it makes a great sandwich filling, too!
This weekend, look for our delicious, local and all-natural Rosemary-Garlic Whole Roasted Chickens to make a return to the self-serve case as well. Take one home for an instant dinner, to shred over salads or soup, to make into tasty enchiladas or chicken salad, or just to snack on! They're tender, flavorful, juicy, and ready to go!
Don't forget all espresso drinks are 25 cents off this month, so make your way to Wheatsville's new Coffee Bar and try something fancy! The Nutella is a popular choice, a delicious latte boosted with chocolate and hazelnut syrups! Make your own combination and save this month!
Fresh-baked breads remain in stock all-day, every day! Try the crusty, organic French Baguette or the Wholegrain Baguette, chockfull of seedy goodness, with a selection of soft, spreadable cheeses, or even just slathered with some creamy Remember When Butter!
Come on in and take a look at what we have to offer!
Bryan Butler, the Butcher
Hey peeps! There is a lot to choose from this week in the Quick-to-fix case. We have all of your: Salmon burgers, turkey burgers, Morocan patties, crusted ruby trout filets, cajun catfish, and 2 types of House Made Sausages! The sausages are selling like crazy - we are loving the freshness and flavor of the hot italian and the sweet italian. Add it to a red sauce and pasta for a great, quick dinner.
Be sure to look over the seafood case when you are in. Everything is 100% sustainable. Be sure to try the Coho salmon from trollerpoint fisheries. Look for large U-20 Driver scallops and frozen halibut filets to be coming in the next couple of weeks too. Thanks folks for your support. See ya at the meat counter! Chao
Have a really great week!
Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy!
This week, produce moved into it's new home which is veryu exciting. It's so great to have one of our favorite departments back up front where it belongs! This department is only partly moved in because they are working without a full-sized walk-in cooler or any prep space to speak of. Once that is built, they will move in completely to their new space. So, look for that in late May.
For now, enjoy the Organic Peaches from Mexico. We're pretty sure that the Texas peach crop will be minimal (if we even get any) this year, sadly, but we can't miss out on peaches. I had some earlier this week and they were really quite good.
Other project stuff this week:
Our new eat-in counter opened up. A spot to eat or drink a cup of coffee inside was one of the major requests we heard over and over in planning the renovation. We had limited room for a full blown cafe, but I did what i could to fit a nice little counter in. I hope that you like it. It's made from recycled concrete and bottled from Ecology Action by local artist, John Newbold. Get some an espresso and chill out as the people pass by on Guadalupe!
The new bus stop! I'm pretty proud of the fact that we were able to work with the city and Capmetro to relocate the bus stop closer to our front doors and under our overhang. This makes it more convenient to bus to Wheatsville, but also makes it more comfortable for anyone who has to wait for the bus to be able to sit down under the shade.
Early next week, cheer for the long awaited return of our new and improved awning! Bigger and better than ever, this awning will be just what the patio needs to beat back the sun of May. Get some lunch and relax in the shade some time next week.
This weekend is Mother's Day. We didn't go all out this Mother's Day honestly, but it's not because we don't love Moms, I promise! We've just been so dang busy! But, we still have some simple ideas to rock your Mom's day!
Ice Cream and Berries for Breakfast? (OK, doesn't have to be breakfast) but you can delight your mom with a dessert of Ice cream and berries. We've got three kinds of frozen treats on deal! Green and Black Oragnic Ice Cream, Purely Decadent Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (including the super popular So Delicious Coconut Milk Ice Cream!) as well as the (new to us) Ciao Bella Sorbet. Pair them with our Stahlbush forzen fruit or fresh berries from produce. (We have convenienty placed this frozen goodness all together for you in the ice cream encap across from the deli delf serve case.
How about a warm compote to put on the ice cream.... her is a quick recipe from www.allrecipes.com
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Dash of ground cinnamon
- 1 (12-ounce) bag assorted frozen berries
From the Deli:
This week your Wheatsville Deli brings you an abundance of delicious treats! A new addition to our full-serve case this month are the deeply flavored, oven-roasted Balsamic BBQ Chicken Wings, made with local, all-natural Buddy's Chicken, a recipe that comes to us courtesy of the Putney Food Co-op in Putney, Vermont. These tasty wings are currently sharing the case with a slew of our old favorites like Couscous with Feta and Fava Beans, Curry Lime Chicken Salad, Lively Beets and Carrots, Potato, Onion and Caper Salad, Paprika Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Steaks, Tuscan Parmesan Turkey Penne… and so many more!
Another Fresh in the Deli item in our self-serve case this week comes by way of the Ashland Food Co-op in Ashland, Oregon: Raw Sundried Tomato Sunflower Pate! It's a sweet, hearty, raw spread full of tasty and healthy ingredients like sunflower seeds, sundried tomatoes, tahini, green onions, fresh basil, lemon juice and garlic. It's perfect on crackers or with crudités, and it makes a great sandwich filling, too!
This weekend, look for our delicious, local and all-natural Rosemary-Garlic Whole Roasted Chickens to make a return to the self-serve case as well. Take one home for an instant dinner, to shred over salads or soup, to make into tasty enchiladas or chicken salad, or just to snack on! They're tender, flavorful, juicy, and ready to go!
Don't forget all espresso drinks are 25 cents off this month, so make your way to Wheatsville's new Coffee Bar and try something fancy! The Nutella is a popular choice, a delicious latte boosted with chocolate and hazelnut syrups! Make your own combination and save this month!
Fresh-baked breads remain in stock all-day, every day! Try the crusty, organic French Baguette or the Wholegrain Baguette, chockfull of seedy goodness, with a selection of soft, spreadable cheeses, or even just slathered with some creamy Remember When Butter!
Come on in and take a look at what we have to offer!
Bryan Butler, the Butcher
Hey peeps! There is a lot to choose from this week in the Quick-to-fix case. We have all of your: Salmon burgers, turkey burgers, Morocan patties, crusted ruby trout filets, cajun catfish, and 2 types of House Made Sausages! The sausages are selling like crazy - we are loving the freshness and flavor of the hot italian and the sweet italian. Add it to a red sauce and pasta for a great, quick dinner.
Be sure to look over the seafood case when you are in. Everything is 100% sustainable. Be sure to try the Coho salmon from trollerpoint fisheries. Look for large U-20 Driver scallops and frozen halibut filets to be coming in the next couple of weeks too. Thanks folks for your support. See ya at the meat counter! Chao
Have a really great week!
Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy!
Friday, May 01, 2009
You heard it here first! Plus produce deliciousness and more!
I am so pleased to announce that we are setting our alarm clocks earlier so that all of our early bird owners and fans can get their Wheatsville fix even sooner every day! Starting on Monday June 15th Wheatsville will open at 7:30am. So set your rooster now, so you can join us bright an early! Our Fair Trade Organic Coffee bar will be ready for you along with its friend the Breakfast Taco! (So, how does it feel to be in the know early?! Only staff and you e-mail fans know this right now. But you can tell your friends if you want!)
Coffee with the board this Saturday
Enjoy some coffee and treats this Saturday morning from 10 am to noon on our patio. Visit with the board and talk with them about the store, cooperative principles and vision, the weather, or the trandsormation of society!
Need Thistle?
Artichokes are a special treat that is fun to eat. We've got' em at the front of the store so come on in and grab one! Artichokes are very versatile and more can be done than just steaming them. You can stuff them with your favorite sausage or veggie sausage and cook them in the oven. I still like them steamed, peeling and dipping and being oh so excited when I pull out the choke and devour the heart. Share one with someone you love!
Local Produce Coming In
It is that time of year where we start seeing more local vegetables in our produce department. We've been getting some really nice leafy greens and vegetables from Montesino Farms, Tecolote, Buena Tierra, Urban Roots and Onion Creek. The kids over at Urban Roots have been producing some amazing collard greens this season. From Tecolote we've been getting bagged salad mixes and arugula, purple and green kholrabi, and a few other odds and ends. Onion Creek has been producing some execellent bunched red beets, and gorgeous green chard. Eating local produce is a great way to shorten your food chain, and buying it from your co-op is a great way to keep your money in your community!
Cul de Sac
Thank you to everyone who has been patient while we have relocated to our little nook. This is only a temporary home for your produce department and we feel like we are making it work pretty well. Once again, big thanks to all of the customers coming by and visiting us in our temporary home.
Word from the meat department
We continue to make some really nice Quick to Fix items. Look for these in our full service case:
Moroccan Lamb patties: flavorful spicy sausage patty with fresh cilantro & parsley various other spices – these are becoming very popular.
Cajun Catfish: a lil spicy taste of the south with no msg, preservatives, and additives. Fresh made Italian sausage link: We make and stuffed these in house, by hand (a first!). Add the flavor of fennel, garlic, and just a little spice to make your spaghetti jump off the plate.
Garlic and herb chicken: featuring Buddy's Boneless white meat marinated in garlic, thyme, rosemary, basil and oregano. This is a great piece of chicken! It is versatile in the kitchen and can be used as a topper for a salad or mixed with pasta and fresh veggies or pesto.
Salmon patties: Made with wild caught Alaskan salmon and flavored with sesame oil, soy sauce, and ginger.
New Wheatsville Made Chorizo from all Niman pork.
Don't miss a whole bunch of our favorite local products in the freezer: Thunderheart Bison, Bastrop Cattle Company Grassfed Beef, Richardson's Pastured Pork.
The deli!!!!!!
Fresh in the Deli for the month of May we have two great recipes. The first recipe comes to us from Ashland Food Co-op in Ashland Oregon. Raw Sundried Tomato Sunflower Pate is a perfect early summer appetizer. We take sundried tomatoes and blend with raw tahini, green onions, fresh basil, lemon juice, garlic and sunflower seeds creating just the right pate for spreading on a hearty cracker or fresh pita bread triangles. Serve with stuffed grape leaves for a light lunch. The other recipe is from Putney Food Co-op in Putney Vermont. Balsamic BBQ Chicken Wings bring a twist to a barbeque favorite-chicken wings all dressed up in balsamic vinegar BBQ sauce then grilled to perfection. Compliment with fresh vegetables or a healthy side dish.
The smoothie of the month is PB&J smoothie. This is a strawberry & blueberry delight! We blend organic soymilk with creamy organic peanut butter and of course, strawberries & blueberries. This smoothie will remind you of the simple delights of being a kiddo.
Our salsa of the month is Tomatillo Fire – roasted blend of serranos, jalepenos, and poblanos, blended with tomatillos. This is one of my favorite salsas because it is great on anything!
From Greg, in the land of cheese
I would like to welcome back some favorite Pureluck products to our shelves. If you love goat cheese and blue cheese you will be in lactose heaven. First of all, a big howdy to Pureluck's blue ribbon winner, Hopelessly Blue. Also returning is their ode to the camembert, the Del Cielo. Their delightful Feta is also gracing our shelves once again. And in case you haven't already noticed this treat, the meat department is now selling an in house hot Italian sausage. This sausage would go great with any of our locally made fresh pasta. I would recommend using it with the Butternut Squash ravioli. The sausage's savoriness will compliment the sweetness of the ravioli. Enjoy the treasures that ere to be found in the cheese case and trust me, you should really try the sausage & butternut squash.
STAFF PIcks!
Check out our "Staff Top Ten Picks" posted throughout the store, we work here and shop here!!!
Look for the green signs in front of the products.
Featuring Ray Wilder, Deli Counter:
The deli's Beet and Kale Salad: Yum, yum, yum, yum! Healthy, raw, juicy and delicious! I could eat it everyday!
The deli's Spicy Greens: Brilliant dark greens with the perfect amount of flavor and spice...great on a black bean taco!
Bakery: Any of our bakeries gluten-free cakes...especially the chocolate ones!! Sheesh, it doesn't get any better than this!!
Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Coconut Bliss: The best coconut ice cream around! Organic, fair trade, sweetened with agave...you almost feel healthy eating it, but it's so dreamy, you won't even care!!
GT's Guava Kombucha: Hawai'i in Feburary plus stomach settling relief...refreshing and soothing!
Margarita's Corn Tortillas: Local, non-GMO, awesome corny yumminess!!
FES Flower Essences: Powerful support for your heart and body...choose from an array to meet your individual needs!:
Sunflower Butter: Affordable, delicious protein...try it in a smoothie!!
Texas Pecans: Gotta eat those wonderful local nuts!! What a treat!
Go take a hike mix: If you're not a fan already, you will be...unique, scrumptious energy!!
Featuring Beth Buetel, Cashier
Organic Raw Cashew Butter- smooth, creamy, addictive. great on carrots! or a spoon =/
No pudge brownie mix- to make two-bite brownies: put in mini-muffin pans for half the time
or... if that's too long... just add yogurt?!? So easy! So fudgey!
Katz' Midnight Blue Coffee- Dark, full, and smooth. It makes me linger.
Alexander Family Farm Eggs- Good baking starts with good eggs and these are perfection!
Remember When Butter- Makes everything you cook or bake taste like heaven.
Raw Revolution Raspberry & Chocolate Bar- It's like my favorite wheatsville berry brownie- but no flour!
Cel-Ray Soda- Refreshment perfection. Surprisingly celery like- but no strings!
Richardson's Farms Pork Products. the pan-style sausage is divine, but they're all delicious...
The deli's new breads!!!- Rosemary Loaf. So good you just might have to go to confession.
Pure Luck Farms herbs- Wafting up gorgeous scents wherever they go. Dill, Thyme & Love.
Rush Hour Recipes
With the start of a new month comes a new Rush Hour Recipe! Yay! This month features Chicken With Chimichurri Sauce.
Every month we'll feature a new entree recipe (featuring a mix of vegetarian, non-vegetarian and vegan options) at the Deli Counter and on our website. We will keep an archive of recipe cards at the member center as well, so that you can pick one up and use it for your dinner shopping. You can even use these recipes to build your own recipe book. These recipes come from various co-ops all over the States, which is pretty cool. Plus they have been kitchen tested so you trust them to turn out right. Increase your kitchen repertoire with these quick, easy, fresh, entree recipes. Follow this link to see the Rush Hour Recipes: http://wheatsville.coop/recipeindex.html
I hope that you have a great week!
Dan
Wheatsville
Coffee with the board this Saturday
Enjoy some coffee and treats this Saturday morning from 10 am to noon on our patio. Visit with the board and talk with them about the store, cooperative principles and vision, the weather, or the trandsormation of society!
Need Thistle?
Artichokes are a special treat that is fun to eat. We've got' em at the front of the store so come on in and grab one! Artichokes are very versatile and more can be done than just steaming them. You can stuff them with your favorite sausage or veggie sausage and cook them in the oven. I still like them steamed, peeling and dipping and being oh so excited when I pull out the choke and devour the heart. Share one with someone you love!
Local Produce Coming In
It is that time of year where we start seeing more local vegetables in our produce department. We've been getting some really nice leafy greens and vegetables from Montesino Farms, Tecolote, Buena Tierra, Urban Roots and Onion Creek. The kids over at Urban Roots have been producing some amazing collard greens this season. From Tecolote we've been getting bagged salad mixes and arugula, purple and green kholrabi, and a few other odds and ends. Onion Creek has been producing some execellent bunched red beets, and gorgeous green chard. Eating local produce is a great way to shorten your food chain, and buying it from your co-op is a great way to keep your money in your community!
Cul de Sac
Thank you to everyone who has been patient while we have relocated to our little nook. This is only a temporary home for your produce department and we feel like we are making it work pretty well. Once again, big thanks to all of the customers coming by and visiting us in our temporary home.
Word from the meat department
We continue to make some really nice Quick to Fix items. Look for these in our full service case:
Moroccan Lamb patties: flavorful spicy sausage patty with fresh cilantro & parsley various other spices – these are becoming very popular.
Cajun Catfish: a lil spicy taste of the south with no msg, preservatives, and additives. Fresh made Italian sausage link: We make and stuffed these in house, by hand (a first!). Add the flavor of fennel, garlic, and just a little spice to make your spaghetti jump off the plate.
Garlic and herb chicken: featuring Buddy's Boneless white meat marinated in garlic, thyme, rosemary, basil and oregano. This is a great piece of chicken! It is versatile in the kitchen and can be used as a topper for a salad or mixed with pasta and fresh veggies or pesto.
Salmon patties: Made with wild caught Alaskan salmon and flavored with sesame oil, soy sauce, and ginger.
New Wheatsville Made Chorizo from all Niman pork.
Don't miss a whole bunch of our favorite local products in the freezer: Thunderheart Bison, Bastrop Cattle Company Grassfed Beef, Richardson's Pastured Pork.
The deli!!!!!!
Fresh in the Deli for the month of May we have two great recipes. The first recipe comes to us from Ashland Food Co-op in Ashland Oregon. Raw Sundried Tomato Sunflower Pate is a perfect early summer appetizer. We take sundried tomatoes and blend with raw tahini, green onions, fresh basil, lemon juice, garlic and sunflower seeds creating just the right pate for spreading on a hearty cracker or fresh pita bread triangles. Serve with stuffed grape leaves for a light lunch. The other recipe is from Putney Food Co-op in Putney Vermont. Balsamic BBQ Chicken Wings bring a twist to a barbeque favorite-chicken wings all dressed up in balsamic vinegar BBQ sauce then grilled to perfection. Compliment with fresh vegetables or a healthy side dish.
The smoothie of the month is PB&J smoothie. This is a strawberry & blueberry delight! We blend organic soymilk with creamy organic peanut butter and of course, strawberries & blueberries. This smoothie will remind you of the simple delights of being a kiddo.
Our salsa of the month is Tomatillo Fire – roasted blend of serranos, jalepenos, and poblanos, blended with tomatillos. This is one of my favorite salsas because it is great on anything!
From Greg, in the land of cheese
I would like to welcome back some favorite Pureluck products to our shelves. If you love goat cheese and blue cheese you will be in lactose heaven. First of all, a big howdy to Pureluck's blue ribbon winner, Hopelessly Blue. Also returning is their ode to the camembert, the Del Cielo. Their delightful Feta is also gracing our shelves once again. And in case you haven't already noticed this treat, the meat department is now selling an in house hot Italian sausage. This sausage would go great with any of our locally made fresh pasta. I would recommend using it with the Butternut Squash ravioli. The sausage's savoriness will compliment the sweetness of the ravioli. Enjoy the treasures that ere to be found in the cheese case and trust me, you should really try the sausage & butternut squash.
STAFF PIcks!
Check out our "Staff Top Ten Picks" posted throughout the store, we work here and shop here!!!
Look for the green signs in front of the products.
Featuring Ray Wilder, Deli Counter:
The deli's Beet and Kale Salad: Yum, yum, yum, yum! Healthy, raw, juicy and delicious! I could eat it everyday!
The deli's Spicy Greens: Brilliant dark greens with the perfect amount of flavor and spice...great on a black bean taco!
Bakery: Any of our bakeries gluten-free cakes...especially the chocolate ones!! Sheesh, it doesn't get any better than this!!
Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Coconut Bliss: The best coconut ice cream around! Organic, fair trade, sweetened with agave...you almost feel healthy eating it, but it's so dreamy, you won't even care!!
GT's Guava Kombucha: Hawai'i in Feburary plus stomach settling relief...refreshing and soothing!
Margarita's Corn Tortillas: Local, non-GMO, awesome corny yumminess!!
FES Flower Essences: Powerful support for your heart and body...choose from an array to meet your individual needs!:
Sunflower Butter: Affordable, delicious protein...try it in a smoothie!!
Texas Pecans: Gotta eat those wonderful local nuts!! What a treat!
Go take a hike mix: If you're not a fan already, you will be...unique, scrumptious energy!!
Featuring Beth Buetel, Cashier
Organic Raw Cashew Butter- smooth, creamy, addictive. great on carrots! or a spoon =/
No pudge brownie mix- to make two-bite brownies: put in mini-muffin pans for half the time
or... if that's too long... just add yogurt?!? So easy! So fudgey!
Katz' Midnight Blue Coffee- Dark, full, and smooth. It makes me linger.
Alexander Family Farm Eggs- Good baking starts with good eggs and these are perfection!
Remember When Butter- Makes everything you cook or bake taste like heaven.
Raw Revolution Raspberry & Chocolate Bar- It's like my favorite wheatsville berry brownie- but no flour!
Cel-Ray Soda- Refreshment perfection. Surprisingly celery like- but no strings!
Richardson's Farms Pork Products. the pan-style sausage is divine, but they're all delicious...
The deli's new breads!!!- Rosemary Loaf. So good you just might have to go to confession.
Pure Luck Farms herbs- Wafting up gorgeous scents wherever they go. Dill, Thyme & Love.
Rush Hour Recipes
With the start of a new month comes a new Rush Hour Recipe! Yay! This month features Chicken With Chimichurri Sauce.
Every month we'll feature a new entree recipe (featuring a mix of vegetarian, non-vegetarian and vegan options) at the Deli Counter and on our website. We will keep an archive of recipe cards at the member center as well, so that you can pick one up and use it for your dinner shopping. You can even use these recipes to build your own recipe book. These recipes come from various co-ops all over the States, which is pretty cool. Plus they have been kitchen tested so you trust them to turn out right. Increase your kitchen repertoire with these quick, easy, fresh, entree recipes. Follow this link to see the Rush Hour Recipes: http://wheatsville.coop/recipeindex.html
I hope that you have a great week!
Dan
Wheatsville
Friday, April 24, 2009
Chicken and changes.
Short e-mail this week for a change! (We're so busy, we hardly have time for anything!)
Our deli continues to come together with some new or new-ish things!
Look for brand new Natural Rosemary Garlic Roasted whole Chicken ready to take home and eat! In the deli self-service case!
Have you had our fresh baked LaBrea bread yet? It's really good. We're baking it three times a day and doing our best to keep it sticked for you.
Many of you have been enjoying our new Fair Trade organic coffee bar. I enjoy the soy hot chocolate made with Organic Dagoba chocolate syrup. We've got a member coupon on the Wheatsvillain, brewed coffee with a shot of espresso.
Soup is still available! It's now out for self service next to the baker case. We have 2 soups a day (plus our tempeh chili available at the deli counter.)
Words from Bryan, our meat guy!
Hey wheaties! Thanks for all the positive feed back on the new seafood case, and quick-to-fix entrées. In the Fresh Cases this week we have the following to entice you with.
Moroccan Lamb patties: flavorful spicy sausage patty with fresh cilantro & parsley various other spices – these are becoming very popular.
Cajun Catfish: a lil spicy taste of the south with no msg, preservatives, and additives. Fresh made Italian sausage link: We make and stuffed these in house, by hand (a first!). Add the flavor of fennel, garlic, and just a little spice to make your spaghetti jump off the plate.
Garlic and herb chicken: featuring Buddy's Boneless white meat marinated in garlic, thyme, rosemary, basil and oregano. This is a great piece of chicken! It is versatile in the kitchen and can be used as a topper for a salad or mixed with pasta and fresh veggies or pesto.
Salmon patties: Made with wild caught Alaskan salmon and flavored with sesame oil, soy sauce, and ginger.
Don't miss this month's member coupons on great Applegate products: Natural uncured slow cooked ham -.25 off with coupon and Organic spinach and feta sausage -.25 off with member coupon.
Expansion news
It's been just under a year since construction started on this amazing and historic project at your co-op! Can you believe it?
Relive some of the early demolition at http://www.youtube.com/user/wheatsville Plus a few other videos including me in the kitchen with the downlow on how to cook simple asparagus.
If you've been in this week, you've seen the store continue to change as we move toward completion of the project (we're just about 6 weeks away from the finish line!)
Grocery has relocated to some new shelves, but it has not yet expanded into its final form. (That will come in a few weeks!)
Produce is relocated at the end of the first of the new grocery aisles. Head on down and visit your friends in produce land. They miss you! Plus, they've got some of that local food we should all be eating, right?
The new Hospitality Desk was installed today. This will ultimately be personned for the vast majority of the day, but for the next couple of weeks will mostly just look pretty. It was made by local craftsman at
Nagelhout & Company and the concrete top was made out of recycled concrete and bottled from Ecology Austin by the Austin artists at Newbold Stone.
Change will continue over the next month and half. THese e-mails are a good way to stay apprised of the changes.
REMEMBER: If you can't find something, please ask the staff. We WANT to help you find what you're looking for and help make this transition as smooth as possible.
THANK YOU so much for your continued patience and support during this exciting but sometimes trying time!
See you in the store, I hope!
Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy
Our deli continues to come together with some new or new-ish things!
Look for brand new Natural Rosemary Garlic Roasted whole Chicken ready to take home and eat! In the deli self-service case!
Have you had our fresh baked LaBrea bread yet? It's really good. We're baking it three times a day and doing our best to keep it sticked for you.
Many of you have been enjoying our new Fair Trade organic coffee bar. I enjoy the soy hot chocolate made with Organic Dagoba chocolate syrup. We've got a member coupon on the Wheatsvillain, brewed coffee with a shot of espresso.
Soup is still available! It's now out for self service next to the baker case. We have 2 soups a day (plus our tempeh chili available at the deli counter.)
Words from Bryan, our meat guy!
Hey wheaties! Thanks for all the positive feed back on the new seafood case, and quick-to-fix entrées. In the Fresh Cases this week we have the following to entice you with.
Moroccan Lamb patties: flavorful spicy sausage patty with fresh cilantro & parsley various other spices – these are becoming very popular.
Cajun Catfish: a lil spicy taste of the south with no msg, preservatives, and additives. Fresh made Italian sausage link: We make and stuffed these in house, by hand (a first!). Add the flavor of fennel, garlic, and just a little spice to make your spaghetti jump off the plate.
Garlic and herb chicken: featuring Buddy's Boneless white meat marinated in garlic, thyme, rosemary, basil and oregano. This is a great piece of chicken! It is versatile in the kitchen and can be used as a topper for a salad or mixed with pasta and fresh veggies or pesto.
Salmon patties: Made with wild caught Alaskan salmon and flavored with sesame oil, soy sauce, and ginger.
Don't miss this month's member coupons on great Applegate products: Natural uncured slow cooked ham -.25 off with coupon and Organic spinach and feta sausage -.25 off with member coupon.
Expansion news
It's been just under a year since construction started on this amazing and historic project at your co-op! Can you believe it?
Relive some of the early demolition at http://www.youtube.com/user/wheatsville Plus a few other videos including me in the kitchen with the downlow on how to cook simple asparagus.
If you've been in this week, you've seen the store continue to change as we move toward completion of the project (we're just about 6 weeks away from the finish line!)
Grocery has relocated to some new shelves, but it has not yet expanded into its final form. (That will come in a few weeks!)
Produce is relocated at the end of the first of the new grocery aisles. Head on down and visit your friends in produce land. They miss you! Plus, they've got some of that local food we should all be eating, right?
The new Hospitality Desk was installed today. This will ultimately be personned for the vast majority of the day, but for the next couple of weeks will mostly just look pretty. It was made by local craftsman at
Nagelhout & Company and the concrete top was made out of recycled concrete and bottled from Ecology Austin by the Austin artists at Newbold Stone.
Change will continue over the next month and half. THese e-mails are a good way to stay apprised of the changes.
REMEMBER: If you can't find something, please ask the staff. We WANT to help you find what you're looking for and help make this transition as smooth as possible.
THANK YOU so much for your continued patience and support during this exciting but sometimes trying time!
See you in the store, I hope!
Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy
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