Hi friends!
Sorry for the second e-mail, but this seemed important enough to add-
Wine Tasting! Saturday November 14th from 1-4pm, Wheatsville will be hosting a wine tasting focusing on Mark west Pinot Noir. Brilliant and bright, the wine's garnet color suggests its weighty characteristics. Heady aromas of black raspberry jam, cranberries, dried cherries and dried herbs intermingle with oak notes of nutmeg and a hint of smoke. Expansive and silky with cherry and raspberry suggestions, the wine lingers on the palate. This wine would be an excellent addition to your Thanksgiving Feast!
Don't forget, that in addition to this awesome wine tasting that we also have our big Thanksgiving Sampler day, too from 1-5pm. You can try a taste of a wide assortment of our yummy Thanksgiving food from our deli such as cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish, garlic mashed potatoes, our new sausage bread stuffing, lots of pies and more. AND, get a taste of a Tofurkey slathered in our deli's Mushroom gravy and have a taste of Luna and Larry's Coconut Bliss Ice cream, too! We're making a lot, but supply is not unlimited, so come early to get the full tasting experience!
And, one more thing!
Super Blowout Beer Sale! Sessions Black Lager 12 packs, formally $13.99 are now only $10.99 for a limited time. Short, Dark, and Drinkable and a Gold Medal Winner at the 2009 Great American Beer Festival, Session Black, carries the mantra of drinkability into new territory. Most beers this dark are so heavy-duty, you could eat them with a fork. Session Black, on the other hand, lets you have your dark beer and drink it, too. With just a hint of roasty chocolate character, Session Black is short, dark, and totally drinkable. At long last, a dark beer that doesn't drink like a meal.
Hope to see you this weekend!
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, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thanksgiving Sampler and so much more!
Hi Wheatsville friends!
We're packing a lot into this communication this week, so get a snack and a drink, pace yourself and we'll get through it together! (There's quite a bit of pie talk, so be prepared!)
Here's what you get when you scroll on down!
Coffee with the board
Thanksgiving sampler
Donate to the Capital Area Food Bank
Thanksgiving hours
Thanksgiving Valet parking
Delicious Thanksgiving food from the deli
Message in a bottle from Cheese Island with a green bean and gruyere recipe!
Meat news
Grocery news including a SKATEBOARD GIVEAWAY!
Save the date! Wheatsville Artsfest
Black Star Co-op has site!
Fair Trade arts and crafts fair
Coffee with the board is this Saturday from 9am-11am. Join board member Aditya and others for some fair trade organic coffee and some other treats and talk to your board about your co-op!
VOTE! HERE! NOW! http://wheatsville.coop/election/index.html
Taste the Thanksgiving!
We're super excited about our BIG Thanksgiving sampler this year. It will be this Saturday from 1-5pm. You can try a taste of a wide assortment of our yummy Thanksgiving food from our deli such as cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish, garlic mashed potatoes, our new sausage bread stuffing, lots of pies and more. AND, get a taste of a Tofurkey slathered in our deli's Mushroom gravy and have a taste of Luna and Larry's Coconut Bliss Ice cream, too! We're making a lot, but supply is not unlimited, so come early to get the full tasting experience!
Give a little, if you can
We've got bins ready to collect food for the Capital Area Food bank up at the front of the store. Times are tough and demand is up. Can you help by donating non-perishable food items to those in need? We hope to load them up with food this year and you can help!
Thanksgiving hours
We're open all day long on the day before Thanksgiving.
We're closed on Thanksgiving day to give our staff a well-deserved day off to enjoy with their friends and family.
Friday hours are DIFFERENT this year. We will be open from 10am-10pm on Friday after Thanksgiving. The deli will be offering Tacos until noon. Let us know how this works for you. It's an experiment for us since it is historically THE slowest sales day of the year for us.
Can we park that for you?
Since we are anticipating (and striving for) a HUGE Thanksgiving in our new digs, we want to do all we can to continue to provide a relatively easy breezy shopping time for you. SO, we will be providing complementary valet parking on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving from 10am-9pm. PUll into the lot and if you like, a professional valet will park your car for you so you don;t have to. Then you can slide right into the co-op, do your shopping and get on out! Fast and easy! We're hoping that people, especially those with big shopping trips consider using this service so that we can have enough parking for this busy day.
From the Deli
It's that time again! Your newly expanded Wheatsville Deli is now more than ever ready to make your Thanksgiving a roaring success with a complete, delicious meal for you and yours! With our new, larger space, we have the opportunity to cook up even more goodies for your holiday table this year, including fully-cooked Organic Turkeys available by pre-order, and a brand new Sausage Bread Stuffing, made with our in-house sausage, lots of herbs and fresh-baked bread! So go ahead and start your T-Day countdown! By letting the Wheatsville Deli do all the cooking, you can have a full meal that is honestly homemade without spending hours in the kitchen!
First off, to start your party in the proper holiday spirit, we'll be making appetizers! Our creamy Garlic Chive Cheddar Cheese Balls and savory, vegan Walnut Pecan Pâté are both delicious spread on crackers. With a pre-order, the Deli can also make a lovely Fruit & Cheese Tray for your party, as well as a colorful Crudite Tray, providing a fresh assortment of raw veggies for your table plus a pint of our famous, garlicky Cashew-Tamari Dressing for dipping. Or if you prefer to make your own veggie platters, we will have on hand bottles of Cashew-Tamari Dressing to accompany those, too!
Moving on to the main course, we will be roasting Organic Turkeys in-house for the first time ever! These plump turkeys are being cooked to order, so if you're interested in picking one up and saving yourself hours at the oven, basting and maneuvering that big turkey, just let us know and we'll take care of it for you! Leek-Roasted Carrots and Tempeh makes a hearty vegan main course unto itself, or can simply be a delicious side dish for your table. On the side, as always, we will have a bountiful selection of seasonal dishes for you: hand-creamed vegan Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans with sautéed mushrooms and toasted walnuts, the hearty Roasted Fall Root Veggies, Vegan Mac'n'Cheese with Broccoli, fruit and honey-baked Festive Sweet Potatoes and our best-selling vegan Cornbread Dressing. In addition to all of our classics, this year we'll have a traditional, savory Sausage Bread Stuffing and even more tasty treats for your family and friends to enjoy! We'll also be featuring six-packs of flaky vegan Rosemary Biscuits, as well as our fresh-baked La Brea Bakery whole wheat dinner rolls. Our ever-popular, veggie-packed vegan Mushroom Gravy will also be on the menu alongside tart, gingery Cranberry Orange Relish – my favorite! – to go with your turkey or Tofurkey! We will be putting together sides for a family of four as well, available in our self-serve area. Just swing by, grab a bag of goodies and go!
And of course everyone knows what comes next – dessert! Your Wheatsville Bakery will be whipping up a delectable assortment of seasonal pies for your holiday dessert table: Pumpkin, Pecan, Coconut Cream and more, all homemade and fresh for you! With some organic vanilla ice cream, or vegan whipped cream, your meal will be complete!
Interested in more than words when planning your holiday fare? You're in luck! Come on in to Wheatsville Co-op on Saturday, November 14th between 1:00 and 5:00 PM to sample some of the items from our tasty holiday menu. This will be an all-store sampling event, so be prepared to try lots of tasty treats to help you plan your holiday feast!
November 15th is the deadline for all holiday food pre-orders from the Wheatsville Deli! During the weeks before Thanksgiving, we will be offering plenty of uncooked turkeys, pies and side dishes for you to purchase, but if you have your heart set on a particular item, you might want to order ahead of time. The Hospitality Desk, located at the entrance to Wheatsville, will be handling all Deli pre-orders this year, and it will also be the central pickup point for your orders when T-Day arrives! We know how important dessert is and would hate for you to miss out on your favorites, so pies are definitely a wise thing to order in advance! Raw turkeys can be pre-ordered ahead of time, but plenty will be available in the meat department in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, and this year they'll all be organic! Whole roasted Organic Turkeys – $39.99 each and large enough to feed a family of four with ample leftovers! – are only being cooked to order, so a pre-order and pre-payment is essential to making sure you get what you need. If you're interested in a fully-cooked bird be sure to let us know by November 15th!
So leave the cooking to us! Pick up a menu at either the Hospitality Desk or Deli Counter, and then place your order with the folks at the Hospitality Desk. You can also give our Hospitality clerks a call with orders or questions at 512-478-2667. We look forward to cooking for you and yours! Happy Holidays!
From Greg, on cheese island
Brie is a soft cow milk cheese that originated in the Brie region of France. It has a buttery texture and nutty flavor. Brie is traditionally made with raw milk and aged for a period of four to five weeks. Unfortunately, government regulation requires any cheeses made with raw milk, to be aged at least 60 days. So, that means you have to go to France if you want to eat true Brie. The outside of the Brie is covered with a white mold (penicillium candidum) and is meant to be eaten. Brie tends to have butterfat content around 45%. Then you have double cream bries like Fromage D' Affinios that have a butterfat content around 60% and triple cream bries such as Saint Andres with a butterfat content of 75%. Brie can be eaten with crackers, or crusty bread. Fruits and nuts, like pistachios and pears, would make a great accompaniment. A subtle red wine, like a Pinot Noir or a dry and lively white wine like a nice Champagne. Quince paste or fruit preserves could be served along with the Brie.
There are two "bries" that we carry that I would recommend. Brazos Vellay Cheese Company's Brie and the Saint Andre triple cream. Brazos Valley Cheese Company is located outside of Waco on the Brazos River Let this cheese sit out for an hour, before eating. After a five minutes of sitting, this cheese starts to change states and from the inside out turns into a slow river of butterfat. This brie is made from fresh Texas cow's milk and made without the use of additives and preservatives. The Saint Andre triple cream is made using a sour cream, sweet cream and heavy cream. This gives it its dense body, tangy taste, satin texture and a butterfat content of 75%. I would absolutely recommend Champagne and strawberries to compliment this cheese.
The use of brie does not have to be confined to appetizer or on a cheese plate. It can be used in many different recipes. Use brie in place of butter for mashed potatoes. If you are daring, use it alongside the butter. It can be used in mac and cheese or as a filling for tarts. I had a wonderful sandwich made up of turkey, brie and fig spread on marbled rye. Once you start eating this cheese and understanding the nuances of its taste and texture, you will realize the uses for this cheese are almost limitless.
Thanksgiving Idea!!
Green Bean Casserole With Gruyere Cheese
5 tablespoons butter - divided use
1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour - divided use
2 1/4 cups (2-percent reduced fat) milk - divided use
2 cups Gruyère Cheese (Veldhuizen Green's Creek Gruyere), shredded - divided use
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed, left whole and steamed or precooked for 5 minutes
1 yellow onion, sliced into thin rings
1/4 cup fine dried bread crumbs
1/8 to1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and mushrooms are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer to a small bowl and return saucepan to heat.
Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in pot over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in 2 cups milk until smooth then cook, stirring often, until silky and thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1 1/2 cups Gruyère a handful at a time, gently stirring until melted; season generously with salt and pepper and set aside.
In large bowl, toss together green beans, mushrooms and Gruyère sauce then transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Gruyère Cheese over the top; set aside.
Mix 1/4 cup flour, bread crumbs, cayenne and salt to taste in small bowl.
In large bowl, toss onions with remaining 1/4 cup milk then add bread crumb mixture. Toss gently to coat. Scatter onions over green beans (along with any bread crumbs that didn't stick) and bake until golden brown and casserole is bubbly, about 40 minutes.
Let casserole stand 10 minutes before serving.
Makes 8 servings.
From Bryan, the Butcher
Wheatsville now has amazingly fresh trout sourced by Rushing Waters, located out of Palmyra Wisconsin www.rushingwaters.net . This is a prime example of how fish farming can be done correctly and with zero environmental impact. Please explore their website, it's full of great info. The main thing I'd like to point out is they harvest to order. That means when Wheatsville orders our trout, it's still swimming. Rushing Waters then hips it to us via same day delivery.
Hope your getting ready for the holidays. Be sure to come by Saturday for awesome day of sampling bonanza. While you're here you can pick some special deals from the meat market.
Check out these specials for November:
Got turkey? Later this month Organic Prairie certified organic whole turkeys $2.99 lb. We're proud to offer an Organic Turkey from our friends at the family farms of Organic Prairie co-op. (An amusing side story from Dan- we checked prices at Whole Foods last week and their turkeys were going to be $3.49 a pound. We then had a "Secret" visit from some WHole Foods honchos and afterward, they lowered their price to match ours!)
Fresh made sausages, link and bulk. $7.49 lb, reg $7.99 lb.
Niman Ranch choice boneless beef chuck roast $8.49 lb, reg $8.79 lb; Niman Ranch choice boneless pork shoulder roast $4.49 lb, reg $4.99; Niman Ranch choice boneless Ribeye steak $14.99 lb, reg $16.99 lb.Looking for something new? Check these new items:
Ready to cook crab cakes in the full service meat counter $14.99 lb.
Niman Ranch dry cured Salami. Two flavors: dry Italian $6.99 and herbed $7.49.
Niman Ranch BBQ pulled pork. Fully cooked and ready to eat, 1 full pound $8.49.
Bastrop Cattle Company grass-fed T-bone steaks $18.99 lb.
In The Grocery Aisle
Grocery has all your Thanksgiving needs covered and a lot of what you're looking for is on special this month! Check out our Co-op Advantage flyer on line here: http://wheatsville.coop/CAP%20flyers/SW1109.pdf
Have A Corn Chips:
Tasty. Here's a simple snack with four ingredients that's loaded with flavor. I'm happy to now be able to get "Have A Corn Chips" at Wheatsville. The difference with these chips is that they are flavored with soy sauce instead of salt. This gives it a unique taste that is sure to satisfy the snack attack.
SKATEBOARD GIVEAWAY!
Our friends at Odwalla have provided a skateboard to raffle off to one lucky customer.
The ballots and ballot boxes are at the Hospitality Desk.
No purchase necessary but FYI Odwalla bars are on sale for $1.29!
By Owner Request
This week's focus on a product brought in by owner request is Bob's Red Mill Corn Grits. Bob's Red Mill really uses a stone mill!,offering a wide diversity of whole grains. Their corn grits, also called polenta, can be made into a delicious part of any meal as well as a delicious hot cereal in the morning. Wheatsville also has other yummy hot cereals from Bob's: Gluten Free Mighty Tasty Hot Cereal, Gluten Free Steel Cut Oats, Gluten Free Rolled Oats, Creamy Wheat Farina, and 10 Grain Hot Cereal. (Dan has visited Bob's Red Mill plant and can attest to the great care they put into their products and YES I did meet Bob himself!)
Wheatsville Artsfest back home and spreading out, too!
The annual Wheatsville Artsfest is happening on Saturday and Sunday December 5th and 6th from 10am-5pm. We'll have about many artists set up in half of our front parking lot as well as music and other fun stuff! Our neighbors up and down the street are gettinginvolved this year, too! You'll find arts, crafts and music at EcoClean, I Love Video and Spider House, at Tom's Tabooley, and across the street in the 3110 parking lot. Stay tuned for more detail, but expect a great time! Make sure you don't miss Toni Price's triumphant return to the Artsfest on Saturday from 2:30-3:30!
BIG CO-OP NEWS!
Our friends at BlackStar Co-op, the world's first cooperatively owned brew pub have a location!!! We're so proud of the hard work and dedication of the founders of this co-op. They are having a location unveiling event this Saturday from 1-5. Learn more here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=183173835752&index=1
Fair Trade arts and crafts!
Come and enjoy the 6th edition of our Women & Fair Trade – Sale, Culture & Art. This year we will have eight cooperatives from various parts of the world, formed by women adversely affected by global policies. They will tell their stories and sell beautiful handmade crafts, toys, pottery, jewelry, clothing and textiles.
Art lovers, and the broader Austin community will learn about fair trade and shop at the same time. We will offer a workshop on flute making; children and adults are welcome! The market festival will also feature a cultural arts lunch at Karibu Restaurant on Saturday @ 2:00 pm with the theme "Rise up through fair trade" which will include music, raffles and a discussion on fair trade. Please refer to our website www.womenandfairtrade.org closer to date for details on program and schedule.
What: Women & Fair Trade – Sale, Culture and Art
Where: 1221 East 6th St. (SW corner of 6th & Attayac St.)
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 21st & 22nd, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Who: American Friends Service Committee – Austin office
For volunteering please send email to nem@afsc.org
We hope to see you this weekend and we hope that you are planning on doing your Thanksgiving purchasing with your co-op. Let us know how we can help you!
Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy and lover of Thanksgiving!
We're packing a lot into this communication this week, so get a snack and a drink, pace yourself and we'll get through it together! (There's quite a bit of pie talk, so be prepared!)
Here's what you get when you scroll on down!
Coffee with the board
Thanksgiving sampler
Donate to the Capital Area Food Bank
Thanksgiving hours
Thanksgiving Valet parking
Delicious Thanksgiving food from the deli
Message in a bottle from Cheese Island with a green bean and gruyere recipe!
Meat news
Grocery news including a SKATEBOARD GIVEAWAY!
Save the date! Wheatsville Artsfest
Black Star Co-op has site!
Fair Trade arts and crafts fair
Coffee with the board is this Saturday from 9am-11am. Join board member Aditya and others for some fair trade organic coffee and some other treats and talk to your board about your co-op!
VOTE! HERE! NOW! http://wheatsville.coop/election/index.html
Taste the Thanksgiving!
We're super excited about our BIG Thanksgiving sampler this year. It will be this Saturday from 1-5pm. You can try a taste of a wide assortment of our yummy Thanksgiving food from our deli such as cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish, garlic mashed potatoes, our new sausage bread stuffing, lots of pies and more. AND, get a taste of a Tofurkey slathered in our deli's Mushroom gravy and have a taste of Luna and Larry's Coconut Bliss Ice cream, too! We're making a lot, but supply is not unlimited, so come early to get the full tasting experience!
Give a little, if you can
We've got bins ready to collect food for the Capital Area Food bank up at the front of the store. Times are tough and demand is up. Can you help by donating non-perishable food items to those in need? We hope to load them up with food this year and you can help!
Thanksgiving hours
We're open all day long on the day before Thanksgiving.
We're closed on Thanksgiving day to give our staff a well-deserved day off to enjoy with their friends and family.
Friday hours are DIFFERENT this year. We will be open from 10am-10pm on Friday after Thanksgiving. The deli will be offering Tacos until noon. Let us know how this works for you. It's an experiment for us since it is historically THE slowest sales day of the year for us.
Can we park that for you?
Since we are anticipating (and striving for) a HUGE Thanksgiving in our new digs, we want to do all we can to continue to provide a relatively easy breezy shopping time for you. SO, we will be providing complementary valet parking on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving from 10am-9pm. PUll into the lot and if you like, a professional valet will park your car for you so you don;t have to. Then you can slide right into the co-op, do your shopping and get on out! Fast and easy! We're hoping that people, especially those with big shopping trips consider using this service so that we can have enough parking for this busy day.
From the Deli
It's that time again! Your newly expanded Wheatsville Deli is now more than ever ready to make your Thanksgiving a roaring success with a complete, delicious meal for you and yours! With our new, larger space, we have the opportunity to cook up even more goodies for your holiday table this year, including fully-cooked Organic Turkeys available by pre-order, and a brand new Sausage Bread Stuffing, made with our in-house sausage, lots of herbs and fresh-baked bread! So go ahead and start your T-Day countdown! By letting the Wheatsville Deli do all the cooking, you can have a full meal that is honestly homemade without spending hours in the kitchen!
First off, to start your party in the proper holiday spirit, we'll be making appetizers! Our creamy Garlic Chive Cheddar Cheese Balls and savory, vegan Walnut Pecan Pâté are both delicious spread on crackers. With a pre-order, the Deli can also make a lovely Fruit & Cheese Tray for your party, as well as a colorful Crudite Tray, providing a fresh assortment of raw veggies for your table plus a pint of our famous, garlicky Cashew-Tamari Dressing for dipping. Or if you prefer to make your own veggie platters, we will have on hand bottles of Cashew-Tamari Dressing to accompany those, too!
Moving on to the main course, we will be roasting Organic Turkeys in-house for the first time ever! These plump turkeys are being cooked to order, so if you're interested in picking one up and saving yourself hours at the oven, basting and maneuvering that big turkey, just let us know and we'll take care of it for you! Leek-Roasted Carrots and Tempeh makes a hearty vegan main course unto itself, or can simply be a delicious side dish for your table. On the side, as always, we will have a bountiful selection of seasonal dishes for you: hand-creamed vegan Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans with sautéed mushrooms and toasted walnuts, the hearty Roasted Fall Root Veggies, Vegan Mac'n'Cheese with Broccoli, fruit and honey-baked Festive Sweet Potatoes and our best-selling vegan Cornbread Dressing. In addition to all of our classics, this year we'll have a traditional, savory Sausage Bread Stuffing and even more tasty treats for your family and friends to enjoy! We'll also be featuring six-packs of flaky vegan Rosemary Biscuits, as well as our fresh-baked La Brea Bakery whole wheat dinner rolls. Our ever-popular, veggie-packed vegan Mushroom Gravy will also be on the menu alongside tart, gingery Cranberry Orange Relish – my favorite! – to go with your turkey or Tofurkey! We will be putting together sides for a family of four as well, available in our self-serve area. Just swing by, grab a bag of goodies and go!
And of course everyone knows what comes next – dessert! Your Wheatsville Bakery will be whipping up a delectable assortment of seasonal pies for your holiday dessert table: Pumpkin, Pecan, Coconut Cream and more, all homemade and fresh for you! With some organic vanilla ice cream, or vegan whipped cream, your meal will be complete!
Interested in more than words when planning your holiday fare? You're in luck! Come on in to Wheatsville Co-op on Saturday, November 14th between 1:00 and 5:00 PM to sample some of the items from our tasty holiday menu. This will be an all-store sampling event, so be prepared to try lots of tasty treats to help you plan your holiday feast!
November 15th is the deadline for all holiday food pre-orders from the Wheatsville Deli! During the weeks before Thanksgiving, we will be offering plenty of uncooked turkeys, pies and side dishes for you to purchase, but if you have your heart set on a particular item, you might want to order ahead of time. The Hospitality Desk, located at the entrance to Wheatsville, will be handling all Deli pre-orders this year, and it will also be the central pickup point for your orders when T-Day arrives! We know how important dessert is and would hate for you to miss out on your favorites, so pies are definitely a wise thing to order in advance! Raw turkeys can be pre-ordered ahead of time, but plenty will be available in the meat department in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, and this year they'll all be organic! Whole roasted Organic Turkeys – $39.99 each and large enough to feed a family of four with ample leftovers! – are only being cooked to order, so a pre-order and pre-payment is essential to making sure you get what you need. If you're interested in a fully-cooked bird be sure to let us know by November 15th!
So leave the cooking to us! Pick up a menu at either the Hospitality Desk or Deli Counter, and then place your order with the folks at the Hospitality Desk. You can also give our Hospitality clerks a call with orders or questions at 512-478-2667. We look forward to cooking for you and yours! Happy Holidays!
From Greg, on cheese island
Brie is a soft cow milk cheese that originated in the Brie region of France. It has a buttery texture and nutty flavor. Brie is traditionally made with raw milk and aged for a period of four to five weeks. Unfortunately, government regulation requires any cheeses made with raw milk, to be aged at least 60 days. So, that means you have to go to France if you want to eat true Brie. The outside of the Brie is covered with a white mold (penicillium candidum) and is meant to be eaten. Brie tends to have butterfat content around 45%. Then you have double cream bries like Fromage D' Affinios that have a butterfat content around 60% and triple cream bries such as Saint Andres with a butterfat content of 75%. Brie can be eaten with crackers, or crusty bread. Fruits and nuts, like pistachios and pears, would make a great accompaniment. A subtle red wine, like a Pinot Noir or a dry and lively white wine like a nice Champagne. Quince paste or fruit preserves could be served along with the Brie.
There are two "bries" that we carry that I would recommend. Brazos Vellay Cheese Company's Brie and the Saint Andre triple cream. Brazos Valley Cheese Company is located outside of Waco on the Brazos River Let this cheese sit out for an hour, before eating. After a five minutes of sitting, this cheese starts to change states and from the inside out turns into a slow river of butterfat. This brie is made from fresh Texas cow's milk and made without the use of additives and preservatives. The Saint Andre triple cream is made using a sour cream, sweet cream and heavy cream. This gives it its dense body, tangy taste, satin texture and a butterfat content of 75%. I would absolutely recommend Champagne and strawberries to compliment this cheese.
The use of brie does not have to be confined to appetizer or on a cheese plate. It can be used in many different recipes. Use brie in place of butter for mashed potatoes. If you are daring, use it alongside the butter. It can be used in mac and cheese or as a filling for tarts. I had a wonderful sandwich made up of turkey, brie and fig spread on marbled rye. Once you start eating this cheese and understanding the nuances of its taste and texture, you will realize the uses for this cheese are almost limitless.
Thanksgiving Idea!!
Green Bean Casserole With Gruyere Cheese
5 tablespoons butter - divided use
1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour - divided use
2 1/4 cups (2-percent reduced fat) milk - divided use
2 cups Gruyère Cheese (Veldhuizen Green's Creek Gruyere), shredded - divided use
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed, left whole and steamed or precooked for 5 minutes
1 yellow onion, sliced into thin rings
1/4 cup fine dried bread crumbs
1/8 to1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and mushrooms are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer to a small bowl and return saucepan to heat.
Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in pot over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in 2 cups milk until smooth then cook, stirring often, until silky and thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1 1/2 cups Gruyère a handful at a time, gently stirring until melted; season generously with salt and pepper and set aside.
In large bowl, toss together green beans, mushrooms and Gruyère sauce then transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Gruyère Cheese over the top; set aside.
Mix 1/4 cup flour, bread crumbs, cayenne and salt to taste in small bowl.
In large bowl, toss onions with remaining 1/4 cup milk then add bread crumb mixture. Toss gently to coat. Scatter onions over green beans (along with any bread crumbs that didn't stick) and bake until golden brown and casserole is bubbly, about 40 minutes.
Let casserole stand 10 minutes before serving.
Makes 8 servings.
From Bryan, the Butcher
Wheatsville now has amazingly fresh trout sourced by Rushing Waters, located out of Palmyra Wisconsin www.rushingwaters.net . This is a prime example of how fish farming can be done correctly and with zero environmental impact. Please explore their website, it's full of great info. The main thing I'd like to point out is they harvest to order. That means when Wheatsville orders our trout, it's still swimming. Rushing Waters then hips it to us via same day delivery.
Hope your getting ready for the holidays. Be sure to come by Saturday for awesome day of sampling bonanza. While you're here you can pick some special deals from the meat market.
Check out these specials for November:
Got turkey? Later this month Organic Prairie certified organic whole turkeys $2.99 lb. We're proud to offer an Organic Turkey from our friends at the family farms of Organic Prairie co-op. (An amusing side story from Dan- we checked prices at Whole Foods last week and their turkeys were going to be $3.49 a pound. We then had a "Secret" visit from some WHole Foods honchos and afterward, they lowered their price to match ours!)
Fresh made sausages, link and bulk. $7.49 lb, reg $7.99 lb.
Niman Ranch choice boneless beef chuck roast $8.49 lb, reg $8.79 lb; Niman Ranch choice boneless pork shoulder roast $4.49 lb, reg $4.99; Niman Ranch choice boneless Ribeye steak $14.99 lb, reg $16.99 lb.Looking for something new? Check these new items:
Ready to cook crab cakes in the full service meat counter $14.99 lb.
Niman Ranch dry cured Salami. Two flavors: dry Italian $6.99 and herbed $7.49.
Niman Ranch BBQ pulled pork. Fully cooked and ready to eat, 1 full pound $8.49.
Bastrop Cattle Company grass-fed T-bone steaks $18.99 lb.
In The Grocery Aisle
Grocery has all your Thanksgiving needs covered and a lot of what you're looking for is on special this month! Check out our Co-op Advantage flyer on line here: http://wheatsville.coop/CAP%20flyers/SW1109.pdf
Have A Corn Chips:
Tasty. Here's a simple snack with four ingredients that's loaded with flavor. I'm happy to now be able to get "Have A Corn Chips" at Wheatsville. The difference with these chips is that they are flavored with soy sauce instead of salt. This gives it a unique taste that is sure to satisfy the snack attack.
SKATEBOARD GIVEAWAY!
Our friends at Odwalla have provided a skateboard to raffle off to one lucky customer.
The ballots and ballot boxes are at the Hospitality Desk.
No purchase necessary but FYI Odwalla bars are on sale for $1.29!
By Owner Request
This week's focus on a product brought in by owner request is Bob's Red Mill Corn Grits. Bob's Red Mill really uses a stone mill!,offering a wide diversity of whole grains. Their corn grits, also called polenta, can be made into a delicious part of any meal as well as a delicious hot cereal in the morning. Wheatsville also has other yummy hot cereals from Bob's: Gluten Free Mighty Tasty Hot Cereal, Gluten Free Steel Cut Oats, Gluten Free Rolled Oats, Creamy Wheat Farina, and 10 Grain Hot Cereal. (Dan has visited Bob's Red Mill plant and can attest to the great care they put into their products and YES I did meet Bob himself!)
Wheatsville Artsfest back home and spreading out, too!
The annual Wheatsville Artsfest is happening on Saturday and Sunday December 5th and 6th from 10am-5pm. We'll have about many artists set up in half of our front parking lot as well as music and other fun stuff! Our neighbors up and down the street are gettinginvolved this year, too! You'll find arts, crafts and music at EcoClean, I Love Video and Spider House, at Tom's Tabooley, and across the street in the 3110 parking lot. Stay tuned for more detail, but expect a great time! Make sure you don't miss Toni Price's triumphant return to the Artsfest on Saturday from 2:30-3:30!
BIG CO-OP NEWS!
Our friends at BlackStar Co-op, the world's first cooperatively owned brew pub have a location!!! We're so proud of the hard work and dedication of the founders of this co-op. They are having a location unveiling event this Saturday from 1-5. Learn more here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=183173835752&index=1
Fair Trade arts and crafts!
Come and enjoy the 6th edition of our Women & Fair Trade – Sale, Culture & Art. This year we will have eight cooperatives from various parts of the world, formed by women adversely affected by global policies. They will tell their stories and sell beautiful handmade crafts, toys, pottery, jewelry, clothing and textiles.
Art lovers, and the broader Austin community will learn about fair trade and shop at the same time. We will offer a workshop on flute making; children and adults are welcome! The market festival will also feature a cultural arts lunch at Karibu Restaurant on Saturday @ 2:00 pm with the theme "Rise up through fair trade" which will include music, raffles and a discussion on fair trade. Please refer to our website www.womenandfairtrade.org closer to date for details on program and schedule.
What: Women & Fair Trade – Sale, Culture and Art
Where: 1221 East 6th St. (SW corner of 6th & Attayac St.)
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 21st & 22nd, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Who: American Friends Service Committee – Austin office
For volunteering please send email to nem@afsc.org
We hope to see you this weekend and we hope that you are planning on doing your Thanksgiving purchasing with your co-op. Let us know how we can help you!
Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy and lover of Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 05, 2009
November is a favorite month for us!
Hi Wheatsville friends and fans!
I don't know if you know this or not, but November is one of our most favorite months around here! The weather is cooler so people are actually cooking AND it's the month of THE food holiday, Thanksgiving! We're looking forward to having the biggest and best Thanksgiving ever in our awesome new digs and we are gearing up to help you have a great one! Over the next couple of weeks, we will be heavily talking up Thanksgiving in the coming weeks, but for now here are a few things to consider:
Organic Prairie Organic Turkeys at the incredible price of $2.99/ lb! We've ordered 500 turkeys this year, 4 times more than we've ever sold in anticipation of a huge demand. We are not planning on doing pre-orders for turkeys since we have so many. We'll take delivery of the turkeys on Nov.19th and they'll be available after that.
We have a great deal on Tofurky Roasts at an amazing $8.49 each!
Our entire Thanksgiving menu is available at http://wheatsville.coop/
And, this year we're even cooking turkeys for you! The deadline for pre-ordering pre-cooked turkeys and pies is Nov. 15th.
Let us know how we can help you have the best possible Thanksgiving that you can. Here is a link to 20 reasons why one should choose Wheatsville for Thanksgiving. Please consider sharing with your friends!
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/#/photo.php?pid=3905554&id=655349275
And, while I'm linking to stuff, check out this article by KVUE news on the crosswalk outside Wheatsville. Last week, the city told us that they are putting in a new style crosswalk to aid people in crossing safely.
http://www.kvue.com/news/Dangerous-Crosswalk-68989302.html
Don't forget to vote in the Wheatsville election! http://wheatsville.coop/election/index.html
Scroll down for:
Wine Steal!
New in supplements!
By owner request
In grocery
From the deli
Cheese island
Proud of our ground and eat more salmon (as long as it's sustainably harvested!)!
We've got an incredible deal on wine for a little while longer!
Now is your last chance to get Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon at just $5.99 a bottle, Regularly $10.99 a bottle . Brilliant ruby red color. An intense bouquet developed through a combination of mature red fruits and plums and vanilla tones with a fine toast from the barrels. Medium body, a fine structure and a nice ending characterize this wine. Also, I am happy to say Oskar Blues Ten FIDY is back! Ten FIDY Imperial Stout -winter seasonal beer is immensely viscous and loaded with neck-deep flavors of chocolate, malt, coffee, cocoa and oats. It's the beer equivalent of decadently rich milkshake made with malted-milk balls and Heaven's best chocolate ice cream. Ten FIDY is about 10% ABV and is made with enormous amounts of two-row malts, chocolate malts, roasted barley, flaked oats and hops. Its huge-but-comforting flavors hide a whopping 98 IBUs that are deftly tucked underneath the beer's mountains of malty goodness.
NEW! in Supplements
From Hyland's Homeopathic
Kid's Kit:Aconite 30X, Arnica 30X, Belladonna 30X, Chammomilla 30X, Ferrom Phos. 30X, Hepar Sulph. 30X, Bumps'n Bruises Ointment
Mucle Therapy Strips with Arnica, Nerve Tonic Stress Relief, Insomnia, Calms, PMS, Menstrual Cramps, Bladder Irratation, Restful Legs, C-Plus Cold Tablets.
Also NEW from NuNaturals we have Level Right for Blood Sugar Management. It contains Chromium Polynicolnate, Chromium Picolinate, Gymnema Sylvestre Extract,
Fenugreek Extract, Bitter Melon Extract, Alpha LIpoic Acid, Cinnamon Bark Extract,Banebe Extract and Vanadium.
In Housewares, French Press Coffee Makers are Back!
By Owner Request
This week's spotlight is on the owner requested item Field Roast Sausages. These meat-free, soy-free sausages are delicious! Made with a blend of grains, veggies and spices, they are available in three flavors:
Italian-featuring eggplant, red wine, garlic and fennel this variety goes great with spaghetti and a salad
Mexican Chipotle-a spicy hot blend of smoked Chipotle peppers, Chili de Arbol peppers, garlic, onions, cumin seeds and oregano this one is PERFECT for chorizo style breakfast tacos!
Smoked Apple Sage-a unique combination of Granny Smith Apples, Yukon Gold Potatoes, sage and ginger, try these with breakfast or dinner. (Dan interjection: !!! I had one of these links yesterday and am still thinking about it! So good! None of the components draw undue attention to themselves, but the overall flavor is subtle and delicious.)
These tasty sausages can be found in the north end of the dairy cooler. In the freezer, just in time for Thanksgiving, we are carrying the owner requested Field Roast Celebration Roast- a yum-tastic handmade vegetarian stuffed roast. Check it out: http://www.fieldroast.com
As always, we welcome your product suggestions! Just fill in your latest favorite on the 'Wish List' at the Hospitality Desk and we will consider it.
Thanks! –Niki Nash, Wheatsville Merchandising Manager
In The Grocery Aisle
Terra Chips Crinkles:
That's right. We've got new Terra Chips on sale at Wheatsville. Terra Crinkles come in four interesting flavors, and we've got them all at 2 for $5. There's Jalapeno Chili Blue, Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold, Bloody Mary Red Bliss, and Candied Sweet Potato Chips. The color and unique nature of these chips make them the perfect snack bowl item for guests around the holidays. Check 'em out athttp://www.terrachips.com/products/terra-crinkles.php Long-time Wheatsville owner and former staffer Eric facebooked us the following endorsement FYI: "Holy legal crack, those new Terra Crinkles are goooood!" Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer
From the Deli
Yay! It's November in the Wheatsville Deli and that means we've got Thanksgiving on the brain!! But before those days of celebrating with family and friends arrive, there's so many more new seasonal specials and tasty treats in our Deli to let you know about!
Our two Fresh in the Deli specials, available through November 15th, celebrate the season with harvest vegetables and autumn flavors! From Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op in Sacramento, California comes "Raw Cranberry and Squash with Pecan 'Rice'!" This raw vegan recipe works as a main dish or side dish, and is perfect for fall. The mix of wonderful flavors, a nice crunch and the vibrant colors of orange butternut squash and dark purple cranberries mixed with fresh cilantro and pecans will be a delight on any table.
And from Sevananda Natural Foods Market in Atlanta, Georgia, our bakers have been making the huge Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies, which are so buttery you'll be surprised they're vegan! Sweet and delicious, crisp and chewy, we've added a little extra flavor to this all ages favorite with cranberries and pecans. Makes a perfect treat for the holidays.
The Deli Counter will taunt your tastebuds this month with our Pumpkin Pie Smoothie! Blending apple juice with pumpkin, cinnamon and graham crackers, this frozen orange treat is an annual favorite!
November's Salsa of the Month is the staff favorite Sweet Mango Fire! Sweetness from apples and mangoes combines with the heat of spicy, fresh habanero peppers to create a beautiful and irresistible salsa that will keep your chips dippin' until the end!
This month, the Deli Counter is running a special on Boar's Head Honey Maple Ham, usually $8.99/lb, and on sale this month for $8.49/lb. Also on sale is Boar's Head Imported Swiss Cheese, regularly $9.49/lb and selling in November for only $8.49/lb! Speaking of Swiss Cheese, it's the Fresh in the Deli featured cheese for November! Made from cow's milk and characterized by small to walnut sized holes throughout the block or wheel, Swiss is ivory to pale yellow in color with a mild, sweet and nut-like flavor. Swiss is easy to melt and often used as a fondue, on sandwiches and in salads. Try pairing Swiss cheese with apples, pears, grapes and thinly-sliced ham or roast beef!
Wheatsville Co-op Owners will also find some other Deli items on sale this month! Our infamous and best-selling Popcorn Tofu Po'boy – which just won the Austin Chronicle's Best of 2009 "Best Riff on Nawlins, Vegan-Style"! – is a giant vegan sandwich full of battered and fried tofu nuggets and on sale now! Also on sale through November are our savory, house-made Black Olive Hummus available in our self-serve Grab'n'Go case, all flavors of our Bakery's buttery Buttermilk Scones and both sizes of our organic and fair-trade Coffee Bar's classic Wheatsvillain, a freshly brewed cup of coffee with a shot or two of espresso to wake you up! With so much going on this month, you'll have plenty to keep you full til Turkey Day!
Go to our website to see the Holiday menu! We have lots of great goodies for your Thanksgiving meal. Pssst, little secret….we will be serving our Thanksgiving sides on the Hot Bar the week of Thanksgiving, YUM!
From Bryan, the Butcher
We take pride in our ground beef; ground in-house daily from humanely raised animals
Hamburger meat is a staple is most carnivores kitchens. Hamburger is versatile, and easy to prepare. Recently the NYT ran an article about the practice of adulterating meats in commercial processing plants. Basically it the practice of using trim meat from different cows and different sources to make ground meat. The NYT article focused on the making of conventional commercial hamburgers patties. This article had some pretty scary stuff in it about the state of the conventional meat industry.
So what does that all mean to Wheatsville shoppers. Well let's clarify what Wheatsville uses in our fresh ground meats. Firstly we grind meat fresh everyday to keep up with a (growing) demand. We make a variety of blends and species. Wheatsville makes ground chuck, ground round, ground sirloin, ground pork, and on occasion ground chicken. Ground beef has percentages on fat and lean contained in each batch. An example would be 85/15 (or 85% lean 15% fat) ground sirloin. How does the meat make it to the shelf? In the course of a day, the meat market will cut fresh meat. Out of this meat there will be "trim" that doesn't make the cut for a roast or a steak. We organize this trim into small batches, sometimes only 5-6 pounds. What were able to do at a smaller meat market, is assure you that it's always fresh, usually made that day. It always comes from the same part of the cow it supposed to. Example: Ground sirloin IS top sirloin steak. This makes ground sirloin very tasty, it pretty much a ground steak. Most larger grocery stores believe in using fat to determine the kind of grind it going to be, cause it easier and faster. For us it's far more traditional approach. I believe different grinds should have a certain flavor, specific to where it came from like ground sirloin for example should taste like a sirloin steak, which makes it a great choice for hamburger patties or Salisbury steaks. We focus on sanitation in the meat market to unsure the products wholesomeness. And, unlike large meat-packing facilities, we aren't mixing up grind from hundreds of different animals shipped from all over the world.
Of course the best thing is we're staring with top shelf beef from Niman Ranch 100% Black Angus cattle. Which comes from a closed system, as in cows don't come and go from the herd. Niman Ranch has the highest protocols for safely in food quality in the industry. You can trust in that.
Let us know if you ever have any questions about any of our products! We're proud of the meat we sell at your co-op!
EAT more salmon! Why? It's on the Seafood Watch super green list. Alaska Salmon runs are abundant due to careful monitoring and management. Alaska Wild Caught Salmon is a "best choice". We sell Coho ($18.99 lb) & Sockeye ($17.99 lb) at Wheatsville's full service seafood counter. You can also find IQF Wild Salmon in the freezer in 4 oz. portion $4.49 each.
Looking for something new? Check these new items:
Ready to cook crab cakes in the full service meat counter $14.99 lb.
Niman Ranch dry cured Salami. Two flavors: dry italian $6.99, and herbed $7.49.
Niman Ranch BBQ pulled pork. Fully cooked and ready to eat. 1 full pound $8.49.
Fresh Rainbow trout. Farmed in Wisconsin by rushing water fisheries. Eco-friendly and fully sustainable. Head-on and boneless $18.99 lb.
Bastrop Cattle Company grass-fed T-bone steaks. $18.99 lb.
Check out these specials for November:
Fresh made sausages, link and bulk. $7.49 lb, reg $7.99 lb.
Niman Ranch choice boneless beef chuck roast $8.49 lb reg $8.79 lb Niman Ranch choice boneless pork shoulder roast $4.49 lb reg $4.99 Niman Ranch choice boneless ribeye steak $14.99 lb reg $16.99 lb.
Later this month Organic Prairie certified organic whole turkeys $2.99 lb.
Got turkey?
From Greg, on Cheese Island
The Cheese Department will be having some great sales for the month of November. Organic Valley Shredded Parmesean will be $3.49, regularly $4.29. Organic Valley Blue Cheese Crumbles will be $3.49, regularly $4.29. Blue Cheese Crumbles are also new to the cheese case, so try them out and let us know what you think! Organic Valley Pasteurized Sharp Cheddar will be on sale for$4.49, which is regularly $5.29.
Don't forget to try some of our great cheeses to share with your family such as Cypress Grove's Purple Haze!
I hope you have a great week!
Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy and November enthusiast!
I don't know if you know this or not, but November is one of our most favorite months around here! The weather is cooler so people are actually cooking AND it's the month of THE food holiday, Thanksgiving! We're looking forward to having the biggest and best Thanksgiving ever in our awesome new digs and we are gearing up to help you have a great one! Over the next couple of weeks, we will be heavily talking up Thanksgiving in the coming weeks, but for now here are a few things to consider:
Organic Prairie Organic Turkeys at the incredible price of $2.99/ lb! We've ordered 500 turkeys this year, 4 times more than we've ever sold in anticipation of a huge demand. We are not planning on doing pre-orders for turkeys since we have so many. We'll take delivery of the turkeys on Nov.19th and they'll be available after that.
We have a great deal on Tofurky Roasts at an amazing $8.49 each!
Our entire Thanksgiving menu is available at http://wheatsville.coop/
And, this year we're even cooking turkeys for you! The deadline for pre-ordering pre-cooked turkeys and pies is Nov. 15th.
Let us know how we can help you have the best possible Thanksgiving that you can. Here is a link to 20 reasons why one should choose Wheatsville for Thanksgiving. Please consider sharing with your friends!
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/#/photo.php?pid=3905554&id=655349275
And, while I'm linking to stuff, check out this article by KVUE news on the crosswalk outside Wheatsville. Last week, the city told us that they are putting in a new style crosswalk to aid people in crossing safely.
http://www.kvue.com/news/Dangerous-Crosswalk-68989302.html
Don't forget to vote in the Wheatsville election! http://wheatsville.coop/election/index.html
Scroll down for:
Wine Steal!
New in supplements!
By owner request
In grocery
From the deli
Cheese island
Proud of our ground and eat more salmon (as long as it's sustainably harvested!)!
We've got an incredible deal on wine for a little while longer!
Now is your last chance to get Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon at just $5.99 a bottle, Regularly $10.99 a bottle . Brilliant ruby red color. An intense bouquet developed through a combination of mature red fruits and plums and vanilla tones with a fine toast from the barrels. Medium body, a fine structure and a nice ending characterize this wine. Also, I am happy to say Oskar Blues Ten FIDY is back! Ten FIDY Imperial Stout -winter seasonal beer is immensely viscous and loaded with neck-deep flavors of chocolate, malt, coffee, cocoa and oats. It's the beer equivalent of decadently rich milkshake made with malted-milk balls and Heaven's best chocolate ice cream. Ten FIDY is about 10% ABV and is made with enormous amounts of two-row malts, chocolate malts, roasted barley, flaked oats and hops. Its huge-but-comforting flavors hide a whopping 98 IBUs that are deftly tucked underneath the beer's mountains of malty goodness.
NEW! in Supplements
From Hyland's Homeopathic
Kid's Kit:Aconite 30X, Arnica 30X, Belladonna 30X, Chammomilla 30X, Ferrom Phos. 30X, Hepar Sulph. 30X, Bumps'n Bruises Ointment
Mucle Therapy Strips with Arnica, Nerve Tonic Stress Relief, Insomnia, Calms, PMS, Menstrual Cramps, Bladder Irratation, Restful Legs, C-Plus Cold Tablets.
Also NEW from NuNaturals we have Level Right for Blood Sugar Management. It contains Chromium Polynicolnate, Chromium Picolinate, Gymnema Sylvestre Extract,
Fenugreek Extract, Bitter Melon Extract, Alpha LIpoic Acid, Cinnamon Bark Extract,Banebe Extract and Vanadium.
In Housewares, French Press Coffee Makers are Back!
By Owner Request
This week's spotlight is on the owner requested item Field Roast Sausages. These meat-free, soy-free sausages are delicious! Made with a blend of grains, veggies and spices, they are available in three flavors:
Italian-featuring eggplant, red wine, garlic and fennel this variety goes great with spaghetti and a salad
Mexican Chipotle-a spicy hot blend of smoked Chipotle peppers, Chili de Arbol peppers, garlic, onions, cumin seeds and oregano this one is PERFECT for chorizo style breakfast tacos!
Smoked Apple Sage-a unique combination of Granny Smith Apples, Yukon Gold Potatoes, sage and ginger, try these with breakfast or dinner. (Dan interjection: !!! I had one of these links yesterday and am still thinking about it! So good! None of the components draw undue attention to themselves, but the overall flavor is subtle and delicious.)
These tasty sausages can be found in the north end of the dairy cooler. In the freezer, just in time for Thanksgiving, we are carrying the owner requested Field Roast Celebration Roast- a yum-tastic handmade vegetarian stuffed roast. Check it out: http://www.fieldroast.com
As always, we welcome your product suggestions! Just fill in your latest favorite on the 'Wish List' at the Hospitality Desk and we will consider it.
Thanks! –Niki Nash, Wheatsville Merchandising Manager
In The Grocery Aisle
Terra Chips Crinkles:
That's right. We've got new Terra Chips on sale at Wheatsville. Terra Crinkles come in four interesting flavors, and we've got them all at 2 for $5. There's Jalapeno Chili Blue, Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold, Bloody Mary Red Bliss, and Candied Sweet Potato Chips. The color and unique nature of these chips make them the perfect snack bowl item for guests around the holidays. Check 'em out athttp://www.terrachips.com/products/terra-crinkles.php Long-time Wheatsville owner and former staffer Eric facebooked us the following endorsement FYI: "Holy legal crack, those new Terra Crinkles are goooood!" Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer
From the Deli
Yay! It's November in the Wheatsville Deli and that means we've got Thanksgiving on the brain!! But before those days of celebrating with family and friends arrive, there's so many more new seasonal specials and tasty treats in our Deli to let you know about!
Our two Fresh in the Deli specials, available through November 15th, celebrate the season with harvest vegetables and autumn flavors! From Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op in Sacramento, California comes "Raw Cranberry and Squash with Pecan 'Rice'!" This raw vegan recipe works as a main dish or side dish, and is perfect for fall. The mix of wonderful flavors, a nice crunch and the vibrant colors of orange butternut squash and dark purple cranberries mixed with fresh cilantro and pecans will be a delight on any table.
And from Sevananda Natural Foods Market in Atlanta, Georgia, our bakers have been making the huge Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies, which are so buttery you'll be surprised they're vegan! Sweet and delicious, crisp and chewy, we've added a little extra flavor to this all ages favorite with cranberries and pecans. Makes a perfect treat for the holidays.
The Deli Counter will taunt your tastebuds this month with our Pumpkin Pie Smoothie! Blending apple juice with pumpkin, cinnamon and graham crackers, this frozen orange treat is an annual favorite!
November's Salsa of the Month is the staff favorite Sweet Mango Fire! Sweetness from apples and mangoes combines with the heat of spicy, fresh habanero peppers to create a beautiful and irresistible salsa that will keep your chips dippin' until the end!
This month, the Deli Counter is running a special on Boar's Head Honey Maple Ham, usually $8.99/lb, and on sale this month for $8.49/lb. Also on sale is Boar's Head Imported Swiss Cheese, regularly $9.49/lb and selling in November for only $8.49/lb! Speaking of Swiss Cheese, it's the Fresh in the Deli featured cheese for November! Made from cow's milk and characterized by small to walnut sized holes throughout the block or wheel, Swiss is ivory to pale yellow in color with a mild, sweet and nut-like flavor. Swiss is easy to melt and often used as a fondue, on sandwiches and in salads. Try pairing Swiss cheese with apples, pears, grapes and thinly-sliced ham or roast beef!
Wheatsville Co-op Owners will also find some other Deli items on sale this month! Our infamous and best-selling Popcorn Tofu Po'boy – which just won the Austin Chronicle's Best of 2009 "Best Riff on Nawlins, Vegan-Style"! – is a giant vegan sandwich full of battered and fried tofu nuggets and on sale now! Also on sale through November are our savory, house-made Black Olive Hummus available in our self-serve Grab'n'Go case, all flavors of our Bakery's buttery Buttermilk Scones and both sizes of our organic and fair-trade Coffee Bar's classic Wheatsvillain, a freshly brewed cup of coffee with a shot or two of espresso to wake you up! With so much going on this month, you'll have plenty to keep you full til Turkey Day!
Go to our website to see the Holiday menu! We have lots of great goodies for your Thanksgiving meal. Pssst, little secret….we will be serving our Thanksgiving sides on the Hot Bar the week of Thanksgiving, YUM!
From Bryan, the Butcher
We take pride in our ground beef; ground in-house daily from humanely raised animals
Hamburger meat is a staple is most carnivores kitchens. Hamburger is versatile, and easy to prepare. Recently the NYT ran an article about the practice of adulterating meats in commercial processing plants. Basically it the practice of using trim meat from different cows and different sources to make ground meat. The NYT article focused on the making of conventional commercial hamburgers patties. This article had some pretty scary stuff in it about the state of the conventional meat industry.
So what does that all mean to Wheatsville shoppers. Well let's clarify what Wheatsville uses in our fresh ground meats. Firstly we grind meat fresh everyday to keep up with a (growing) demand. We make a variety of blends and species. Wheatsville makes ground chuck, ground round, ground sirloin, ground pork, and on occasion ground chicken. Ground beef has percentages on fat and lean contained in each batch. An example would be 85/15 (or 85% lean 15% fat) ground sirloin. How does the meat make it to the shelf? In the course of a day, the meat market will cut fresh meat. Out of this meat there will be "trim" that doesn't make the cut for a roast or a steak. We organize this trim into small batches, sometimes only 5-6 pounds. What were able to do at a smaller meat market, is assure you that it's always fresh, usually made that day. It always comes from the same part of the cow it supposed to. Example: Ground sirloin IS top sirloin steak. This makes ground sirloin very tasty, it pretty much a ground steak. Most larger grocery stores believe in using fat to determine the kind of grind it going to be, cause it easier and faster. For us it's far more traditional approach. I believe different grinds should have a certain flavor, specific to where it came from like ground sirloin for example should taste like a sirloin steak, which makes it a great choice for hamburger patties or Salisbury steaks. We focus on sanitation in the meat market to unsure the products wholesomeness. And, unlike large meat-packing facilities, we aren't mixing up grind from hundreds of different animals shipped from all over the world.
Of course the best thing is we're staring with top shelf beef from Niman Ranch 100% Black Angus cattle. Which comes from a closed system, as in cows don't come and go from the herd. Niman Ranch has the highest protocols for safely in food quality in the industry. You can trust in that.
Let us know if you ever have any questions about any of our products! We're proud of the meat we sell at your co-op!
EAT more salmon! Why? It's on the Seafood Watch super green list. Alaska Salmon runs are abundant due to careful monitoring and management. Alaska Wild Caught Salmon is a "best choice". We sell Coho ($18.99 lb) & Sockeye ($17.99 lb) at Wheatsville's full service seafood counter. You can also find IQF Wild Salmon in the freezer in 4 oz. portion $4.49 each.
Looking for something new? Check these new items:
Ready to cook crab cakes in the full service meat counter $14.99 lb.
Niman Ranch dry cured Salami. Two flavors: dry italian $6.99, and herbed $7.49.
Niman Ranch BBQ pulled pork. Fully cooked and ready to eat. 1 full pound $8.49.
Fresh Rainbow trout. Farmed in Wisconsin by rushing water fisheries. Eco-friendly and fully sustainable. Head-on and boneless $18.99 lb.
Bastrop Cattle Company grass-fed T-bone steaks. $18.99 lb.
Check out these specials for November:
Fresh made sausages, link and bulk. $7.49 lb, reg $7.99 lb.
Niman Ranch choice boneless beef chuck roast $8.49 lb reg $8.79 lb Niman Ranch choice boneless pork shoulder roast $4.49 lb reg $4.99 Niman Ranch choice boneless ribeye steak $14.99 lb reg $16.99 lb.
Later this month Organic Prairie certified organic whole turkeys $2.99 lb.
Got turkey?
From Greg, on Cheese Island
The Cheese Department will be having some great sales for the month of November. Organic Valley Shredded Parmesean will be $3.49, regularly $4.29. Organic Valley Blue Cheese Crumbles will be $3.49, regularly $4.29. Blue Cheese Crumbles are also new to the cheese case, so try them out and let us know what you think! Organic Valley Pasteurized Sharp Cheddar will be on sale for$4.49, which is regularly $5.29.
Don't forget to try some of our great cheeses to share with your family such as Cypress Grove's Purple Haze!
I hope you have a great week!
Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy and November enthusiast!
Friday, October 30, 2009
We take pride in our ground beef; ground in-house daily from humanely raised animals
Hamburger meat is a staple is most carnivores kitchens. Hamburger is versatile, and easy to prepare. Recently the NYT ran an article about the practice of adulterating meats in commercial processing plants. Basically it the practice of using trim meat from different cows and different sources to make ground meat. The NYT article focused on the making of conventional commercial hamburgers patties. This article had some pretty scary stuff in it about the state of the conventional meat industry.
So what does that all mean to Wheatsville shoppers. Well let's clarify what Wheatsville uses in our fresh ground meats. Firstly we grind meat fresh everyday to keep up with a (growing) demand. We make a variety of blends and species. Wheatsville makes ground chuck, ground round, ground sirloin, ground pork, and on occasion ground chicken. Ground beef has percentages on fat and lean contained in each batch. An example would be 85/15 (or 85% lean 15% fat) ground sirloin. How does the meat make it to the shelf? In the course of a day, the meat market will cut fresh meat. Out of this meat there will be "trim" that doesn't make the cut for a roast or a steak. We organize this trim into small batches, sometimes only 5-6 pounds. What were able to do at a smaller meat market, is assure you that it's always fresh, usually made that day. It always comes form the same part of the cow it supposed to. Example: Ground sirloin IS top sirloin steak. This makes ground sirloin very tasty, it pretty much a ground steak. Most larger grocery stores believe in using fat to determine the kind of grind it going to be, cause it easier and faster. For us it's far more traditional approach. I believe different grinds should have a certain flavor, specific to where it came from like ground sirloin for example should taste like a sirloin steak, which makes it a great choice for hamburger patties or Salisbury steaks. We focus on sanitation in the meat market to unsure the products wholesomeness. And, unlike large meat-packing facilities, we aren't mixing up grind from hundreds of different animals shipped from all over the world.
So what does that all mean to Wheatsville shoppers. Well let's clarify what Wheatsville uses in our fresh ground meats. Firstly we grind meat fresh everyday to keep up with a (growing) demand. We make a variety of blends and species. Wheatsville makes ground chuck, ground round, ground sirloin, ground pork, and on occasion ground chicken. Ground beef has percentages on fat and lean contained in each batch. An example would be 85/15 (or 85% lean 15% fat) ground sirloin. How does the meat make it to the shelf? In the course of a day, the meat market will cut fresh meat. Out of this meat there will be "trim" that doesn't make the cut for a roast or a steak. We organize this trim into small batches, sometimes only 5-6 pounds. What were able to do at a smaller meat market, is assure you that it's always fresh, usually made that day. It always comes form the same part of the cow it supposed to. Example: Ground sirloin IS top sirloin steak. This makes ground sirloin very tasty, it pretty much a ground steak. Most larger grocery stores believe in using fat to determine the kind of grind it going to be, cause it easier and faster. For us it's far more traditional approach. I believe different grinds should have a certain flavor, specific to where it came from like ground sirloin for example should taste like a sirloin steak, which makes it a great choice for hamburger patties or Salisbury steaks. We focus on sanitation in the meat market to unsure the products wholesomeness. And, unlike large meat-packing facilities, we aren't mixing up grind from hundreds of different animals shipped from all over the world.
Of course the best thing is we're staring with top shelf beef from Niman Ranch 100% Black Angus cattle. Which comes from a closed system, as in cows don't come and go from the herd. Niman Ranch has the highest protocols for safely in food quality in the industry. You can trust in that.
How about some specials?
Niman Ranch Beef boneless ribeyes $14.99 lb, regular $16.99 lb.
Niman Ranch Beef top sirloin steaks $8.99 lb , regular $9.99 lb.
Niman Ranch Beef 85/15 ground sirloin $7.99 lb, regular $8.99 lb.
Applegate sliced pepperoni $5.49, regular $5.99.
How about some specials?
Niman Ranch Beef boneless ribeyes $14.99 lb, regular $16.99 lb.
Niman Ranch Beef top sirloin steaks $8.99 lb , regular $9.99 lb.
Niman Ranch Beef 85/15 ground sirloin $7.99 lb, regular $8.99 lb.
Applegate sliced pepperoni $5.49, regular $5.99.
Let us know if you ever have any questions about any of our products! We're proud of the meat we sell at your co-op!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Witchville Co-op wants to be your Ghoul Friend!
Happy Halloween from Witchville Co-op!
We love Halloween around here and hope you have a fun and scary one planned!
We've still got Jack-o-lanterns in stock if you haven't gotten one and the most delicious apples for bobbing if you're into that sort of thing!
On Saturday, kids in costume will receive a special candy treat at the Hospitality desk, so bring your little ones on by!
One more word on Apples. If you haven't been eating them, please get right on it! It is apple season and I haven't had as bad apple yet. I have been eating one or two a day for the past few weeks and finding them delightful EVERY time! Please do not miss out on apple season.
Scroll down for:
Election!
Frozen fun
By your command
A Bacon candy bar?!?!
Delicious deli
A message from Cap'n Greg of Cheese Island
It's election time! Vote for your board of directors, the Community Action Wednesday charitable organizations, and the boycott election. Do it on-line! Do it now! http://wheatsville.coop/election/index.html
New in the Freezers!
Tempt non-dairy frozen dessert (aka hempmilk ice cream)!
Discover Tempt non-dairy frozen dessert, the newest product from Living Harvest, the makers of Tempt Hempmilk. With five delectable flavors, it's made from the same smooth and creamy Hempmilk, one of nature's most planet-friendly foods. Tempt frozen desserts are a temptation you can feel good about: dairy-free, soy free, gluten-free, cholesterol-free & Kosher. 100% delicious!
Wheatsville is offering all five flavors: Mint Chip, Vanilla Beans, Coffee Biscotti, Chocolate Fudge, and Coconut Lime. Yum!
By Owner Request from Niki Nash, grocery Merchandising Manager!
Hi faithful email readers! I'm starting a new section of the Wheatsville email that is dedicated to promoting products that we've brought in as a result of owner requests. These are items that you, the membership, have said are tasty and you can't live without em'!
This week, I'd like to highlight MimicCreme.
MimicCreme is the non-dairy, non-soy, gluten-free substitute for dairy cream that is both tasty and healthy. The main ingredients are almonds and cashews. You can use MimicCreme in any recipe that calls for cream (sauces, gravies, crepes, pancakes, muffins, cakes) and there's no conversion to worry about. One cup of dairy cream = One cup of MimicCreme. It is also delicious in coffee. Wheatsville is now carrying the unsweetened MimicCreme in the non-dairy beverages section of the aisles (by the soymilk) not in the dairy cooler. Try some in your winter baking and Thanksgiving meals and let us know what you think! http://mimiccreme.com
As always, thanks for your feedback and input regarding what products you want to see in the store!
Niki Nash-Wheatsville Merchandising Manager
In The Grocery Aisle
Vosges "Mo's Bacon Bar":
Salty sweet and then some. You've got to go pretty far to beat the flavor of slightly salty chocolate. That being said, it's still hard to believe that someone thought it was a good idea to put bacon in a chocolate bar. But this idea actually works surprisingly well. Think salty smoky sweet. It's a special kind of treat for that time when chocolate and peanut butter just won't do. You can find them in the candy section at Wheatsville and read more at http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/category/candy_bars_chocolate_chips Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer
From the deli
Happy Halloween from your Wheatsville Deli!
In case you have not yet delighted in the offerings of the food bar, let me introduce you… The cold side features tons of fresh and tasty salad fixins, running the gamut from the usual – mesclun greens, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and shredded carrots – to the extreme – vegan Mexican chocolate pudding, house-made garlic croutons, vegan bacon bits and edamame! Available every day from 9am to 9pm, grazing the salad bar makes for a quick and healthy lunch! In addition to our classic Cashew-Tamari and Cilantro-Lime salad dressings, the salad bar also holds two newbies: our homemade Creamy Peppercorn Ranch and Red Wine Vinaigrette!
The hot bar is open from 11am to 2pm for lunch service, and again from 4pm to 7pm for dinner. Get a full meal like Three-Cheese Lasagna with a side of house-made Italian Sausage or Vegan Broccoli Mac & Cheese with Garlic Bread! Other favorites include Chicken Tikka Masala, Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie and Vegetable Curry!
Also on the food bar, and available in small and large sizes from 11am to 9pm daily, are our award-winning Tempeh Chili, and our hot soups of the day!
And be sure to check out our delicious and diverse antipasto bar, "Tiny Brinies", a selection of mouthwatering nibbles hand-picked by Wheatsville's Deli Manager! Tons of different olives – including a staff favorite, the green and buttery Castelvetrano – pickled okra, roasted red peppers, tangy peppadews, crunchy cornichons and so many more await you! Pair a selection of these treats with some delicacies from nearby Cheese Island – try Cypress Grove's lavender and fennel pollen dusted Purple Haze goat cheese, or Cowgirl Creamery's pungent, ripe Red Hawk! – and you have the beginnings of an unforgettable evening!
This week is your last chance to sample our October specials, like our Peanut Butter Banana Dream Smoothie – just what Elvis would have ordered if he'd left Graceland once in a while! Two great tastes that taste great together, bananas and PB are the perfect healthy combo of salty and sweet – all you need is a straw, so try one today!
This is also your last chance to grab our tasty Salsa of the Month – Guajillo con Miel! This salsa blends dried ancho and guajillo chiles with sun-dried tomatoes and local honey for a smoky-sweet sensation! The fluorescent red glow of this salsa is all natural and absolutely gorgeous!
The Deli also has some great Owner Specials for you to take advantage of before October comes to a close! Organic, fair-trade Lattes from our Espresso Bar are on sale, as well as our Deli Counter's infamous Italian Sandwich piled high with two kinds of salami, ham and provolone, and our top-selling Asian-inspired pasta salad, Ginger Tempeh Pasta, available in our self-serve Grab'n'Go case!
From Greg, on cheese island
The Cheese Department will be putting a a few things on sale for the month of November.
Organic Valley Shredded Parmesean on sale for $3.49, regularly $4.29, Organic Valley Blue Cheese Crumbles on sale for $3.49, which is regularly $4.29, Organic Valley Pasteurized Sharp Cheddar on sale for$4.49, which is regularly $5.29.
I hope you have an exceptionally great week and a scary Halloween!
Dan Gillotte
Head Ghoul
Witchville
We love Halloween around here and hope you have a fun and scary one planned!
We've still got Jack-o-lanterns in stock if you haven't gotten one and the most delicious apples for bobbing if you're into that sort of thing!
On Saturday, kids in costume will receive a special candy treat at the Hospitality desk, so bring your little ones on by!
One more word on Apples. If you haven't been eating them, please get right on it! It is apple season and I haven't had as bad apple yet. I have been eating one or two a day for the past few weeks and finding them delightful EVERY time! Please do not miss out on apple season.
Scroll down for:
Election!
Frozen fun
By your command
A Bacon candy bar?!?!
Delicious deli
A message from Cap'n Greg of Cheese Island
It's election time! Vote for your board of directors, the Community Action Wednesday charitable organizations, and the boycott election. Do it on-line! Do it now! http://wheatsville.coop/election/index.html
New in the Freezers!
Tempt non-dairy frozen dessert (aka hempmilk ice cream)!
Discover Tempt non-dairy frozen dessert, the newest product from Living Harvest, the makers of Tempt Hempmilk. With five delectable flavors, it's made from the same smooth and creamy Hempmilk, one of nature's most planet-friendly foods. Tempt frozen desserts are a temptation you can feel good about: dairy-free, soy free, gluten-free, cholesterol-free & Kosher. 100% delicious!
Wheatsville is offering all five flavors: Mint Chip, Vanilla Beans, Coffee Biscotti, Chocolate Fudge, and Coconut Lime. Yum!
By Owner Request from Niki Nash, grocery Merchandising Manager!
Hi faithful email readers! I'm starting a new section of the Wheatsville email that is dedicated to promoting products that we've brought in as a result of owner requests. These are items that you, the membership, have said are tasty and you can't live without em'!
This week, I'd like to highlight MimicCreme.
MimicCreme is the non-dairy, non-soy, gluten-free substitute for dairy cream that is both tasty and healthy. The main ingredients are almonds and cashews. You can use MimicCreme in any recipe that calls for cream (sauces, gravies, crepes, pancakes, muffins, cakes) and there's no conversion to worry about. One cup of dairy cream = One cup of MimicCreme. It is also delicious in coffee. Wheatsville is now carrying the unsweetened MimicCreme in the non-dairy beverages section of the aisles (by the soymilk) not in the dairy cooler. Try some in your winter baking and Thanksgiving meals and let us know what you think! http://mimiccreme.com
As always, thanks for your feedback and input regarding what products you want to see in the store!
Niki Nash-Wheatsville Merchandising Manager
In The Grocery Aisle
Vosges "Mo's Bacon Bar":
Salty sweet and then some. You've got to go pretty far to beat the flavor of slightly salty chocolate. That being said, it's still hard to believe that someone thought it was a good idea to put bacon in a chocolate bar. But this idea actually works surprisingly well. Think salty smoky sweet. It's a special kind of treat for that time when chocolate and peanut butter just won't do. You can find them in the candy section at Wheatsville and read more at http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/category/candy_bars_chocolate_chips Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer
From the deli
Happy Halloween from your Wheatsville Deli!
In case you have not yet delighted in the offerings of the food bar, let me introduce you… The cold side features tons of fresh and tasty salad fixins, running the gamut from the usual – mesclun greens, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and shredded carrots – to the extreme – vegan Mexican chocolate pudding, house-made garlic croutons, vegan bacon bits and edamame! Available every day from 9am to 9pm, grazing the salad bar makes for a quick and healthy lunch! In addition to our classic Cashew-Tamari and Cilantro-Lime salad dressings, the salad bar also holds two newbies: our homemade Creamy Peppercorn Ranch and Red Wine Vinaigrette!
The hot bar is open from 11am to 2pm for lunch service, and again from 4pm to 7pm for dinner. Get a full meal like Three-Cheese Lasagna with a side of house-made Italian Sausage or Vegan Broccoli Mac & Cheese with Garlic Bread! Other favorites include Chicken Tikka Masala, Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie and Vegetable Curry!
Also on the food bar, and available in small and large sizes from 11am to 9pm daily, are our award-winning Tempeh Chili, and our hot soups of the day!
And be sure to check out our delicious and diverse antipasto bar, "Tiny Brinies", a selection of mouthwatering nibbles hand-picked by Wheatsville's Deli Manager! Tons of different olives – including a staff favorite, the green and buttery Castelvetrano – pickled okra, roasted red peppers, tangy peppadews, crunchy cornichons and so many more await you! Pair a selection of these treats with some delicacies from nearby Cheese Island – try Cypress Grove's lavender and fennel pollen dusted Purple Haze goat cheese, or Cowgirl Creamery's pungent, ripe Red Hawk! – and you have the beginnings of an unforgettable evening!
This week is your last chance to sample our October specials, like our Peanut Butter Banana Dream Smoothie – just what Elvis would have ordered if he'd left Graceland once in a while! Two great tastes that taste great together, bananas and PB are the perfect healthy combo of salty and sweet – all you need is a straw, so try one today!
This is also your last chance to grab our tasty Salsa of the Month – Guajillo con Miel! This salsa blends dried ancho and guajillo chiles with sun-dried tomatoes and local honey for a smoky-sweet sensation! The fluorescent red glow of this salsa is all natural and absolutely gorgeous!
The Deli also has some great Owner Specials for you to take advantage of before October comes to a close! Organic, fair-trade Lattes from our Espresso Bar are on sale, as well as our Deli Counter's infamous Italian Sandwich piled high with two kinds of salami, ham and provolone, and our top-selling Asian-inspired pasta salad, Ginger Tempeh Pasta, available in our self-serve Grab'n'Go case!
From Greg, on cheese island
The Cheese Department will be putting a a few things on sale for the month of November.
Organic Valley Shredded Parmesean on sale for $3.49, regularly $4.29, Organic Valley Blue Cheese Crumbles on sale for $3.49, which is regularly $4.29, Organic Valley Pasteurized Sharp Cheddar on sale for$4.49, which is regularly $5.29.
I hope you have an exceptionally great week and a scary Halloween!
Dan Gillotte
Head Ghoul
Witchville
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