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Box o' Wine
From the Deli
Meat and seafood for you
Staff Top 10 picks!
Flan and sausage
Citrus and salad
Grocery Aisle news
New Cheese
Some GOOD NEWS!
Bob's Red Mill gets new owners!
Our friend Bob of Bob's Red Mill has finalized the conversion of his company to an employee-owned one! I was really impressed with their operation when I visited a few years ago and am even MORE excited about this awesome company now that it's employee-owned! See the story here.
Cows get put out to pasture (in a good way).
There has been a lot of controversy over Organic milk pasture standards over the past few years and we weren't sure how the new standards would actually play out, but I am glad to announce GOOD NEWS in this area! Specifically, the new rules require that dairy cows and other ruminants be out on pasture for the entire growing season, but for not less than 120 days. It also requires that the animals receive at least 30% of their feed, or dry matter intake (DMI), from pasturing. In addition, organic livestock will be required to have access to the outdoors year-round with the exception of temporary confinement due to mitigating and documentable environmental or health considerations.
You can read a press release from a, organics watchdog group called the Cornucopia Institute's take on it here.
This isn't your Grandma's Boxed Wine!
Wine bottles cost a fortune to make, they're heavy, fragile, and there odd shape makes shipping them is incredibly inefficient, especially in environmental terms. That's where Three Thieves Bandit box wines come in. The Bandit is the first breakout line of American boxed wines. Cheap and Earth-friendly packaging keep the price low, and superstar winemaker Joel Gott (a name you can trust on any bottle) keeps the juice delicious. Boxed wine packaging amounts to just 4% of its total weight, compared to 70% for traditional bottles. That all adds up to a smaller carbon footprint. Better yet the wines are great and because they are cheaper to ship they are a better deal, $9.99 for one and a third of what you would get from a regular bottle of wine. We have four flavors from the winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Sangria. Try one today!
From the Deli
The weather's been changing faster than ever, so we've been staying prepared to keep you warmed up and nourished during these cold mornings, and cooled off and refreshed in the sunny afternoons! From hot soups and chili to cold salads and smoothies, our meals run the gamut to fit your changing tastes!
February's salsa of the month – the newly revamped and better than ever Ancho Bomb – is a winner, with the smoky taste of ancho chiles melding with sweet roasted red bell peppers and fresh orange juice! It's a gorgeous sunset-red salsa that would be great spooned over simple chicken or fish, and tastes great with chips or over some rice and beans, too!
Our super-tasty smoothie of the month is Chocolate-Covered Strawberry, blending strawberries with cacao nibs, and a hint of vanilla! Triple yum, and all that frozen goodness for just $4.99!
Prefer something warm? Well you're in luck! Our famous Frito Pies, made with our vegan Tempeh Chili, are on Owner Special this month – at just $3.99 this is one of the cheapest and most filling meals around! Add some jalapenos for extra heat or some cheese if you're feeling the need!
Also on sale for owners in the Deli this month are both sizes of our organic, fair-trade and much-loved Latte! Sidle up to our Deli Counter's coffee bar and save 50 cents on this delicious drink! Need something to pair with your fabulous morning coffee? Well, our locally-made Sweetish Hill Cinnamon Rolls are also on Owner Special, and they are amazing! And amazingly huge! These tender, light rolls are swirled with cinnamon sugar for a just-sweet-enough chew and would most certainly hold up to repeated latte-dunking!
As if that's not enough, we also have Boar's Head Oven-Roasted Chicken and Boar's Head Provolone on sale this month, so stock up your fridge!
From Bryan, the Butcher
Looking for a sustainable, eco-friendly seafood options for observation of Lent? Swing by the new seafood counter, where we support the Monterey bay aquarium Seafood watch list. A majority of our seafood is wild caught, and is good alternative or best choice according to the seafood watch list.
Wild Arctic Cod fillets $14.79 lb
Wild Coho Salmon fillets $16.99 lb or Steaks $15.99 lb
Wild Sockeye salmon fillets $16.99 lb
Wild Sablefish/black cod $18.99 lb
Wild Halibut $20.99 lb
Wild Mahi-Mahi $12.99 lb
Wild Yellow fin Tuna $10.99 lb
Quick to fix prepared options:
Almond Crusted trout $14.49 lb
Cajun Catfish $7.29 lb
Check out this month's specials:
Shelton's turkey breakfast links on sale for $3.99 ea reg. 5.29 ea.
Shelton's turkey breakfast patties on sale for $3.99 ea reg. 5.29 ea.
Shelton's turkey Italian sausage $3.99 ea reg. $5.29 ea.
Niman Ranch Top Sirloin full cut Steak $8.49 lb reg. $8.99 lb
Niman Ranch Top Sirloin Ambassador Steak $8.99lb reg. $9.49lb
-SPECIAL-SPECIALS-
Organic Prairie All Beef Hamburger patties, regular $6.99 now $5.99 while supply lasts
Wild Catch Coconut shrimp $8.29 lb regular now $6.99 while supply lasts.
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.
From Greg Flores, Cheese Buyer
In House Made Chorizo - "I eat it like my mama made it!"
Barbara's Jalapeno Cheese Puffs - "I dare you to try to not eat the whole bag."
Maradol Papaya - "A great way to start the morning and to keep your digestive system on track. Great dusted with chile powder and lime."
Chile Ancho - "wonder why your Mexican dishes did not taste that authentic. It was most likely because you were not using this chile."
Lucy Layla Farms Drinkable Yogurt - "Delicious and great for the person on the go."
Immaculate Biscuits in a can - "Finally buiscits in a can that tastes good. Great for Bees and Gees."
Pure Luck Farms Hopelessly Blue - "What can i say that has not already been said. Great with a hefeweizen ."
Brazos Valley Brie - "Not just a local Brie, but a great local Brie."
9 El Milagro Tortillas Blancas - "Who needs silverware when you have tortillas?"
Wheatsville Bakery Case - "I call it the resolution breaker. Danishes, cookies and cakes. OH MY!!"
From Miranda Robinson, Health Team Clerk
Dr. Christopher's Complete Tissue & Bone Formula – Broken bones? Strained muscles? Dr. C's special blend of organic & wild-crafted herbs treats whatever ails you and speeds the healing process.
Climb On! Cr̬me РThis locally-produced intensive repair cream keeps my hands moisturized through cold windy bike rides and smells wonderful.
Ancient Secrets Nasal Cleansing Pot – A neti pot is a must-have for any Austinite suffering from seasonal allergies. This one has a great design and is shatter-resistant.
Way Back When Milk – Local, minimally processed, and Deeeeelish.
Old Rasputin Imperial Stout - $hane keeps our beer cooler stocked with so many choices but I keep going back for this rich and flavorful favorite.
New Wave Enviro 10-Stage Water Filter – Easy to install, effective, and an excellent investment.
La Loo's Goat's Milk Frozen Yogurt – The Cajeta de Leche is my favorite - rich and creamy but not too heavy, it's a pint of heaven.
Organic Dark Chocolate Covered Cocoa-Dusted Almonds from our Bulk Dept. – A delicious and satisfying treat.
Our Seafood Case – Bryan takes sustainability seriously and fills his case with tasty fish we can enjoy guilt-free.
Our Produce Department – We have The Best produce department in town! Ralph does an amazing job of bringing us so many local and organic fruits & veggies – I rarely shop anywhere else!
From Olivia Pepper, Grocery Stocker
Maple-coated deluxe nuts mix -Delicious luxury treat, sweetened with just maple syrup.
Unsulphered papaya spears-An old childhood favorite, tastes great and assists digestion.
Frontier licorice sticks-Licorice sticks (I chew on them as-is) have been used traditionally as a lung tonic and oral health aid.
Vegan queso-The only queso I like, anywhere.
Plant Spirits Apothecary tinctures-Local, lovingly harvested and crafted herbs can't be beat.
Postcards-Cheapest and most unique postcards around - send one to someone you love.
Honeybee Gardens Powdercolors-Gorgeous, lush, cruelty-free colors to be used with whimsical abandon
Texas Olive Ranch olive oil-I first had it at farmer's market and fell in love - glad our romance can continue.
Buddha's Brew Kombucha-Lovely local kombucha magic - less carbonated but more alive!
Innocent Chocolate-It is so, so good. I promise.
News from the refrigerator!
Are you a Flan Fan?
If you are, I've got fantastic news for you- we're now stocking Signature Flan, a rich, creamy dessert made in Bedford, Texas! Packaged in single serving sized containers, these flans are the perfect quick dessert, made with simple, recognizable ingredients. Just slide a butter knife around the outside edge, put a bowl face down over the top and flip it over. Or, you could just do what I do and eat the flan first and save the delicious caramelized sugar for the last bites. Awesome! We currently offer Coffee and Cinnamon flavors (Vanilla is coming soon!), each 4.5 oz container is $2.99.
Field Roast Grain Meat Sausages!
Have you tried the Field Roast sausage yet? It really is an incredible vegan artisan sausage made out of "grain meat". Check out their bog post about making it here.
The land of Produce!
Late Season Citrus
I hope everyone has been taking advantage of what has been a great citrus season so far this year. Right now we have amazingly juicy and sweet royal mandarins and honey (murcott) tangerines. Also, the cara cara pink navel oranges have been customer and staff favorites, these have a delicious flavor and look great in salads. Also in stock are organic Rio Star grapefruit, organic navel organges, Texas Valencia oranges (loose and in bags for juicing), organic minneola tangelos, organic meyer lemons, organic lemons, and key limes. Citrus season will only be continuing for a few more weeks, so eat them while we got'em.
Organic Girl Greens and Salad Kits
Organic Girl is a small company out of Salinas, California that specializes in organic salad greens and salad kits, with a focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship. Their products are excellent, and if you haven't tried them, you're missing out! We have expanded our selection of their products to include salad greens, baby romaine and baby spinach. We also carry their Caesar Salad and Berries and Balsamic salad kits, both of which are completely organic. The Caesar dressing rivals homemade! We have a coupon on the shelf for $.55 off of these salad kits and greens. Try them out!
In The Grocery Aisle
Pacific Organic Soups:
Wheatsville now has the new, smaller size of Pacific Organic Soups in aseptic containers instead of cans. The familiar flavors of Creamy Butternut Squash, Roasted Pepper and Tomato, French Onion, Cashew Carrot and Creamy Tomato now come in a 16 oz size for your no-leftovers enjoyment. All five flavors are all on sale for just $1.89 this month. No can opener required. We do have the Pacific Canned Soups with meat on sale too. http://www.pacificfoods.com/ Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer
New vegan cheese! and some other cool cheeses!
I am excited to tell you that I just placed my first order for Daiya shredded vegan Cheddar and shredded vegan Mozzarella!! They will retail for $4.99 per 8 oz bag. Also Keep your eyes open for Woolrich Goat Brie and Goat Mozzarella. They will be arriving early next week.
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!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Valentine's Day sweets and treats!
Hello Wheatsville friends, fans and sweethearts!
It's not too late to express your love for your sweetheart, friend or favorite Wheatsville product or department. Stop by the Hospitality desk and make a Valentine for your favorites and we'll hang them in the window for all to see! (Just keep them G rated, ok?)
We're suggesting treating your sweetheart to some breakfast or brunch in bed this Sunday, so look throughout the store for our V-Day brunch themed items... we've got a bunch of stuff all together for your convenience in the cooler at the front of the store and in our freezer for an easy, breezy special Sunday!
In The Grocery Aisle
Tons of Chocolate for Valentine's Day:
We've got all kinds of chocolate on sale at Wheatsville. Chocolove chocolate bars, including the most excellent Dark Chocolate with Almonds and Sea Salt, are on sale for $1.79. These bars have been one of the HUGEST hits we've seen in a long time. The smaller size of Chocolove is on sale for 89 cents. These all come with a poem inside the wrapper. We also have Endangered Species Bars in two sizes. The new smaller size is $1.29 with new flavors like Milk Chocolate and Peanut Butter. Equal Exchange fair trade and organic chocolate bars are on sale, too. Last but certainly not least, we've got beautifully packaged Sjaak's Organic Vegan Fair Trade Chocolates and Caramels ! These delicious treats come in lovely boxes made of tree-free paper by a women's collective in Thailand. This is really a special product and will really hit a home run with your loved ones (or treat yourself!) Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer
Happy Valentine's Day from your Wheatsville Co-op Deli!
Lovin' from our Oven(s)!
Once again, Wheatsville's bakers have gone above and beyond to create a tantalizing array of homemade sweets this Valentine's Day for you to share with your loved ones! Our homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, in three-packs and singles, and local Tom's Fudge, in six-packs and singles, are an easy way to show your love with chocolate! Our holiday-inspired and vegan Chocolate-Raspberry Heart Cakes and Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting will be available in our Bakery case through Sunday, as will our classic Raspberry Jam-filled Linzer Torte Sandwich Cookies. Any one of these would surely make a delicious and thoughtful Valentine for friends and family, but don't forget to grab a sweet treat for your favorite professor, thoughtful bus driver, or last-minute babysitter, too! With some very decadent vegan muffins in the case this week as well, you can even start your mornings with a chocolate fix!
In addition to our wonderful assortment of sweet treats, this Sunday's Valentine's Day celebration most certainly calls for a relaxing breakfast in bed with your sweetheart! We'll have two house-made varieties of creamy and tender whole quiches for you to take home – our classic Broccoli Cheddar and our brand-new staff favorite Bacon Florentine, full of crispy Boar's Head bacon, baby spinach and cheddar cheese! I bet you can't eat just one slice!! Heat up either of those quiches alongside some cool, sweet, sparkly Mimosas and start your V-Day on the perfect note!
The Deli case will also be filled with all sorts of pretty and tasty salads and entrees to fill out the rest of your Valentine's Day, like our Creamy Saffron Risotto, Grilled Asparagus, Honey-Herb Beets with Feta, Risotto Cakes and Turkey Florentine Meatballs – pick up a few items on Saturday and you can spend all day Sunday lounging in your PJ's with your honeybunch!
Want to eat and run, or get something sweet and healthy for your little one? Our Valentine's inspired smoothie of the month is Chocolate-Covered Strawberry, blending strawberries with cacao nibs, and a hint of vanilla! Triple yum, and all that frozen goodness for just $4.99!
In addition to our holiday weekend specials, the Wheatsville Deli is still running our two fabulous Fresh In The Deli recipes for February! The recipe for First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op's delicious Black Forest Cookies may have come all the way from Oregon, but we wanna keep it right here in the Lone Star State! Chewy and crispy at the same time, these giant chocolate vegan cookies are packed with chocolate chunks and tart dried organic cherries. They are amazing and yet another irresistible option for your Valentine gifting!
And from Viroqua Food Co-op in Wisconsin, we have Tomato Dill Pasta Salad with Parmesan and Mozzarella! This penne pasta salad combines sweet cherry tomatoes, salty Parmesan, creamy mozzarella, fresh dill, garlic and Kalamata olives to create a deliciously simple balance of flavors.
Prefer something warm during these chilly days? Hit up our hot bar from 11am-2pm and again from 4pm-7pm every day, for hot dishes like Vegan Mac & Cheese with Broccoli, Creamy Three-Cheese Lasagna, Cheesy Chicken & Biscuits, Lil' Cheddar Meatloaf Muffins, Coconut-Curry Kale, and Chocolate-Cranberry Croissant Bread Pudding! Our ever-changing selection of hot soups rounds out the hot bar with winners like African Peanut, Corn Chowder and the immune-boosting Garlic Soup, alongside our vegan Tempeh Chili. Can't get enough of that chili?! At the Deli Counter, our famous Frito Pies are available on Owner Special this month – at just $3.99 this is one of the cheapest and most filling meals in town, loaded with crunchy Fritos and hearty chili! Add some jalapenos for extra heat or some cheese if you're feeling the need!
Also on sale for owners in the Deli this month are both sizes of our organic, fair-trade and much-loved Latte! Sidle up to our Deli Counter's coffee bar and save 50 cents on this delicious drink! Need something to pair with your morning coffee? Well, our locally-made Sweetish Hill Cinnamon Rolls are also on Owner Special, and they are amazing! And amazingly huge! These tender, light rolls are swirled with cinnamon sugar for a just-sweet-enough chew and would most certainly hold up to repeated latte-dunking!
So come on in and celebrate Valentine's Day with your Wheatsville Co-op Deli and feel the love!!
Bodycare new local product!
Wheatsville has recently (last 2 weeks) started carrying Skin Organics by Ann Webb. She is local, the products are clean, and the results are really fantastic. We are having an introductory sale of 25% off the whole line through February, and an in store demo on February 12th, from 5-7. Everyone should come in to check out this great new skin care line!
From Bryan, the Butcher
Check out this month's specials:
Shelton's turkey breakfast links on sale for $3.99 ea reg. 5.29 ea.
Shelton's turkey breakfast patties on sale for $3.99 ea reg. 5.29 ea.
Shelton's turkey Italian sausage $3.99 ea reg. $5.29 ea.
Niman Ranch Top Sirloin full cut Steak $8.49 lb reg. $8.99 lb
Niman Ranch Top Sirloin Ambassador Steak $8.99lb reg. $9.49lb
-SPECIAL-SPECIALS-
Organic Prairie All Beef Hamburger patties, regular $6.99 now _____ while supply lasts
Wild Catch Coconut shrimp $8.29 lb regular now _____while supply lasts.
Check out some great new items!
Applegate Farms Organic Smoky links $8.99. Classic little snack sausage and it organic and certified humane treatment.
Niman Ranch St. Louis style ribs $8.49 lb average 1.50 lbs. Do you love the pulled pork as much as I do? If so here's another great quick meal idea from Niman Ranch. Fully cooked, ready to eat, and made with 100% all natural pork and its certified humane treatment.
Louisiana sourced crawfish tails $19.99 lb. Got a hankering for some gumbo? It's not complete until the crawfish makes it into it. Help support Louisiana aquaculture. Plus it's a best choice on the Seafood watch list.
Wild Caught King Salmon "Ivory whites" steaks for $14.99 lb. This is a sustainable seafood choice from north western waters of the U.S. It's a great choice for a grilling fish.
This is Dan again, wishing you a super swell and sweet Valentine's Day! We love you!
Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM, e-mail guy and Valentine's enthusiast
It's not too late to express your love for your sweetheart, friend or favorite Wheatsville product or department. Stop by the Hospitality desk and make a Valentine for your favorites and we'll hang them in the window for all to see! (Just keep them G rated, ok?)
We're suggesting treating your sweetheart to some breakfast or brunch in bed this Sunday, so look throughout the store for our V-Day brunch themed items... we've got a bunch of stuff all together for your convenience in the cooler at the front of the store and in our freezer for an easy, breezy special Sunday!
In The Grocery Aisle
Tons of Chocolate for Valentine's Day:
We've got all kinds of chocolate on sale at Wheatsville. Chocolove chocolate bars, including the most excellent Dark Chocolate with Almonds and Sea Salt, are on sale for $1.79. These bars have been one of the HUGEST hits we've seen in a long time. The smaller size of Chocolove is on sale for 89 cents. These all come with a poem inside the wrapper. We also have Endangered Species Bars in two sizes. The new smaller size is $1.29 with new flavors like Milk Chocolate and Peanut Butter. Equal Exchange fair trade and organic chocolate bars are on sale, too. Last but certainly not least, we've got beautifully packaged Sjaak's Organic Vegan Fair Trade Chocolates and Caramels ! These delicious treats come in lovely boxes made of tree-free paper by a women's collective in Thailand. This is really a special product and will really hit a home run with your loved ones (or treat yourself!) Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer
Happy Valentine's Day from your Wheatsville Co-op Deli!
Lovin' from our Oven(s)!
Once again, Wheatsville's bakers have gone above and beyond to create a tantalizing array of homemade sweets this Valentine's Day for you to share with your loved ones! Our homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, in three-packs and singles, and local Tom's Fudge, in six-packs and singles, are an easy way to show your love with chocolate! Our holiday-inspired and vegan Chocolate-Raspberry Heart Cakes and Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting will be available in our Bakery case through Sunday, as will our classic Raspberry Jam-filled Linzer Torte Sandwich Cookies. Any one of these would surely make a delicious and thoughtful Valentine for friends and family, but don't forget to grab a sweet treat for your favorite professor, thoughtful bus driver, or last-minute babysitter, too! With some very decadent vegan muffins in the case this week as well, you can even start your mornings with a chocolate fix!
In addition to our wonderful assortment of sweet treats, this Sunday's Valentine's Day celebration most certainly calls for a relaxing breakfast in bed with your sweetheart! We'll have two house-made varieties of creamy and tender whole quiches for you to take home – our classic Broccoli Cheddar and our brand-new staff favorite Bacon Florentine, full of crispy Boar's Head bacon, baby spinach and cheddar cheese! I bet you can't eat just one slice!! Heat up either of those quiches alongside some cool, sweet, sparkly Mimosas and start your V-Day on the perfect note!
The Deli case will also be filled with all sorts of pretty and tasty salads and entrees to fill out the rest of your Valentine's Day, like our Creamy Saffron Risotto, Grilled Asparagus, Honey-Herb Beets with Feta, Risotto Cakes and Turkey Florentine Meatballs – pick up a few items on Saturday and you can spend all day Sunday lounging in your PJ's with your honeybunch!
Want to eat and run, or get something sweet and healthy for your little one? Our Valentine's inspired smoothie of the month is Chocolate-Covered Strawberry, blending strawberries with cacao nibs, and a hint of vanilla! Triple yum, and all that frozen goodness for just $4.99!
In addition to our holiday weekend specials, the Wheatsville Deli is still running our two fabulous Fresh In The Deli recipes for February! The recipe for First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op's delicious Black Forest Cookies may have come all the way from Oregon, but we wanna keep it right here in the Lone Star State! Chewy and crispy at the same time, these giant chocolate vegan cookies are packed with chocolate chunks and tart dried organic cherries. They are amazing and yet another irresistible option for your Valentine gifting!
And from Viroqua Food Co-op in Wisconsin, we have Tomato Dill Pasta Salad with Parmesan and Mozzarella! This penne pasta salad combines sweet cherry tomatoes, salty Parmesan, creamy mozzarella, fresh dill, garlic and Kalamata olives to create a deliciously simple balance of flavors.
Prefer something warm during these chilly days? Hit up our hot bar from 11am-2pm and again from 4pm-7pm every day, for hot dishes like Vegan Mac & Cheese with Broccoli, Creamy Three-Cheese Lasagna, Cheesy Chicken & Biscuits, Lil' Cheddar Meatloaf Muffins, Coconut-Curry Kale, and Chocolate-Cranberry Croissant Bread Pudding! Our ever-changing selection of hot soups rounds out the hot bar with winners like African Peanut, Corn Chowder and the immune-boosting Garlic Soup, alongside our vegan Tempeh Chili. Can't get enough of that chili?! At the Deli Counter, our famous Frito Pies are available on Owner Special this month – at just $3.99 this is one of the cheapest and most filling meals in town, loaded with crunchy Fritos and hearty chili! Add some jalapenos for extra heat or some cheese if you're feeling the need!
Also on sale for owners in the Deli this month are both sizes of our organic, fair-trade and much-loved Latte! Sidle up to our Deli Counter's coffee bar and save 50 cents on this delicious drink! Need something to pair with your morning coffee? Well, our locally-made Sweetish Hill Cinnamon Rolls are also on Owner Special, and they are amazing! And amazingly huge! These tender, light rolls are swirled with cinnamon sugar for a just-sweet-enough chew and would most certainly hold up to repeated latte-dunking!
So come on in and celebrate Valentine's Day with your Wheatsville Co-op Deli and feel the love!!
Bodycare new local product!
Wheatsville has recently (last 2 weeks) started carrying Skin Organics by Ann Webb. She is local, the products are clean, and the results are really fantastic. We are having an introductory sale of 25% off the whole line through February, and an in store demo on February 12th, from 5-7. Everyone should come in to check out this great new skin care line!
From Bryan, the Butcher
Check out this month's specials:
Shelton's turkey breakfast links on sale for $3.99 ea reg. 5.29 ea.
Shelton's turkey breakfast patties on sale for $3.99 ea reg. 5.29 ea.
Shelton's turkey Italian sausage $3.99 ea reg. $5.29 ea.
Niman Ranch Top Sirloin full cut Steak $8.49 lb reg. $8.99 lb
Niman Ranch Top Sirloin Ambassador Steak $8.99lb reg. $9.49lb
-SPECIAL-SPECIALS-
Organic Prairie All Beef Hamburger patties, regular $6.99 now _____ while supply lasts
Wild Catch Coconut shrimp $8.29 lb regular now _____while supply lasts.
Check out some great new items!
Applegate Farms Organic Smoky links $8.99. Classic little snack sausage and it organic and certified humane treatment.
Niman Ranch St. Louis style ribs $8.49 lb average 1.50 lbs. Do you love the pulled pork as much as I do? If so here's another great quick meal idea from Niman Ranch. Fully cooked, ready to eat, and made with 100% all natural pork and its certified humane treatment.
Louisiana sourced crawfish tails $19.99 lb. Got a hankering for some gumbo? It's not complete until the crawfish makes it into it. Help support Louisiana aquaculture. Plus it's a best choice on the Seafood watch list.
Wild Caught King Salmon "Ivory whites" steaks for $14.99 lb. This is a sustainable seafood choice from north western waters of the U.S. It's a great choice for a grilling fish.
This is Dan again, wishing you a super swell and sweet Valentine's Day! We love you!
Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM, e-mail guy and Valentine's enthusiast
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Organic Fair Trade Vegan Chocolates for Valentine's Day!!!
Chocolates for Valentine's Day!!! And, they are even MORE eco and
ethical than that because they are packaged in boxes made from tree
free paper by a women's collective in Thailand! Show your sweetie that
you care about them AND the world with these candies!
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Feed your game face AND your sweetheart!
Hello Wheatsville friends and fans!
The next two weekends have two fun activities that you may be partaking in, Super Bowl, this Sunday and Valentine's Day the following Sunday! We're trying to make your food planning for these really easy, so throughout the store, we're stepping up to help you have a great Super Bowl Party and a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Please make your favorite people a Valentine here at Wheatsville! Supplies are at the Hospitality Desk and we'll post your love letters on the windows. It's also a chance to give siome love to your favorite Wheatsville products. Ode to Popcorn Tofu anyone?
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Super Bowl treats!
Valentine's specials from the deli!
Choco-rama for your sweetie (or your sweet tooth!)
Cheese-y recipes!
The deli wants to help you get into the game with FOOD!
This weekend we’ll have a huge variety of Superbowl goodies ready for you to take home for your own party spread! Piles of Popcorn Tofu Party Platters will be in abundance – just $9.99 for one and a half pounds of these golden nuggets of glory!! – as well as our famous Cashew-Tamari Dressing for endless dippin’! Our Crudite Party Platters will also be on hand, which also go great with the Cashew-Tamari dip.
In addition to our regular mild Casera, medium Chipotle and spicy Pico de Gallo salsas, we’ll have our salsa of the month – Ancho Bomb – on hand as well as our best-selling Black Bean & Corn Salsa and Sweet Mango Fire Salsa! We’ll also have some irresistible Salsa Snackpacks ready for you to grab’n’go featuring a four-some of Casera, Ancho Bomb, Black Bean & Corn and Sweet Mango Fire salsas, so you and your game-watching friends can all have your favorites! Just grab a bag of our favorite El Milagro Tortilla Chips and you’re set!
We’ll also have our spicy Hot Wings made with Buddy’s All-Natural Chicken, Lil’ Cheddar Meatloaf Muffins and bacon-laced Baked Potato Salad available in the Deli case, too!
Beer for the Bowl
We have some super deals for the big game this weekend! Pyramid Breweries Spring Variety 12 Packs are only 14.99! You get three each of the following beers, Haywire, an American-style Hefeweizen, Audacious a flavorful apricot ale, Thunderhead, a hoppy IPA, and Spring Fling a delectable pale ale. With this much variety you are sure to please a crowd!
In The Grocery Aisle
Plenty of chips and dips for your Football Party:
That’s right. Wheatsville has all of the tortilla chips, potato chips, salsas and dips you’ll need for any party. We’ve got Kettle Chips on sale for $1.99 including the Backyard BBQ flavor that is new to Wheatsville. We’ve also got Simply Organic dip mixes in new flavors and familiar ones on Owner Special for $1.19. Food Should Taste Good tortilla chips in four flavors are on sale for $1.99, and don’t forget the El MIlagro tortilla chips and plenty of salsas to choose from.Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer
From Bryan, the Butcher
It is Superbowl time again and time to get some game grub. Check out our specials on great steaks for the grill. Other great suggestions: Buddy’s chicken wings, Applegate Smoky cocktail franks, Niman ranch Pulled pork, Applegate Great Organic Beef hotdog, Niman Ranch Salami.
This month’s Owner specials:
Niman Ranch Top Sirloin steak; Ambassador Steak $8.99 lb reg. $9.49 lb, Full Cut Sirloin $8.49 lb reg. $8.99.
Shelton’s Turkey products; Breakfast links on sale $3.99, reg $5.29, Italian sausage on sale $3.99, reg $5.29.
From Greg, Captain of cheese island
The Super Bowl is this week, and I just want to put a few Ideas out there that I feel will make your Super Bowl party a little more Super. We will have already prepared cheese trays for 9.99 for your snaking pleasure. Tired of queso that is not made of queso. I have all the cheese you need to make Super Bowl worthy Chile con Queso and Queso Flameado. I also have Sliced cheeses for those Super Submarine Dagwood sandwiches. If pizza is more your style I have an Italian Four cheese shred, Fresh Mozzarella, a fabulous locally made Fresh Mozzarella, Feta and a nice selection of bleu cheeses to top your pizzas. Also we have a nice selection of sharp cheddars that would go with the Niman’s salami we sell in our meat department. Scroll down for some awesome recipes!
From the Deli
February might be short, but your Co-op Deli is looong on tasty treats and owner specials, too!
This month, we have two fabulous Fresh In The Deli recipes ready for you to try, one of which also boasts lots of our featured cheese of the month – Parmesan! Considered one of the world’s great cheeses, Parmesan cheese is the name commonly used for a group of very hard cheeses. Produced from cow’s milk and aged at least two years Parmesan is a granular brittle cheese that develops a rich and savory flavor and is commonly used in grated form, but also tastes amazing broken into chunks as a salty snack or a fancy cheese course to follow your meal!
From Viroqua Food Co-op in Viroqua, Wisconsin, we have Tomato Dill Pasta Salad with Parmesan and Mozzarella! This penne pasta salad combines sweet cherry tomatoes, salty Parmesan, creamy mozzarella, fresh dill, garlic and Kalamata olives to create a deliciously simple balance of flavors.
And from First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op in Corvallis, Oregon, we have the incredible Black Forest Cookies! Chewy and crispy at the same time, this vegan cookie is reminiscent of the classic cake with a flavorful combination of bittersweet chocolate and tart dried organic cherries. They are amazing!
We have lots more for your February pleasure, including our salsa of the month – the newly revamped and tastier than ever Ancho Bomb! This one is a winner, with the smoky taste of ancho chiles melding with sweet roasted red bell peppers and orange juice! It’s a gorgeous sunset-red salsa that would be great spooned over simple chicken or fish, and tastes great with chips or over some rice and beans, too!
Our Valentine’s inspired smoothie of the month is Chocolate-Covered Strawberry, blending strawberries with cacao nibs, and a hint of vanilla! Triple yum, and all that frozen goodness for just $4.99!
Prefer something warm? Well you’re in luck! Our famous Frito Pies, made with our vegan Tempeh Chili, are on Owner Special this month – at just $3.99 this is one of the cheapest and most filling meals around! Add some jalapenos for extra heat or some cheese if you’re feeling the need!
Also on sale for owners in the Deli this month are both sizes of our organic, fair-trade and much-loved Latte! Sidle up to our Deli Counter’s coffee bar and save 50 cents on this delicious drink! Need something to pair with your morning coffee? Well, our locally-made Sweetish Hill Cinnamon Rolls are also on Owner Special, and they are amazing! And amazingly huge! These tender, light rolls are swirled with cinnamon sugar for a just-sweet-enough chew and would most certainly hold up to repeated latte-dunking!
And don’t even think about forgetting next weekend’s Valentine’s Day excitement! Let’s just start with house-made vegan Chocolate-Raspberry heart-shaped cakes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, and some very decadent muffins – and since it’s on a Sunday, we’ll have all the makings for an easy breakfast in bed to start your honey’s day, including incredibly creamy whole quiches to go!
As if that’s not enough, we also have Boar’s Head Oven-Roasted Chicken and Boar’s Head Provolone on sale this month, so stock up!
So what are you waiting for?! We’ve got it all! Come on in and Eat Up!
Valentines Choco-rama!-by Niki Nash WV Merchandising Manager
We are happy to offer tons and tons of chocolates for you this year, at high quality and low prices!
Chocolove Chocolate Bars are on sale for $1.79. Be sure to try the you-won’t-believe-how-good-it-
Also, if you just need a little bit of Chocolove, there’s a new mini size in selected flavors, on sale for $.85!
Endangered Species Chocolate Bars are also on sale-regular size: $1.99, new certified Organic smaller size:$1.29 and new single bite sized “Bug Bites” in Dark or Milk Chocolate or minty “Chimp Mints” on sale for $.45!
Equal Exchange is in on the fun with their Fair-Trade, Organic Chocolate Bars in a variety of yummy flavors, on sale for $2.99!
You may already know the Sjaak’s bite sized almond butter and peanut butter chocolates that we usually have at the cash registers. For Valentine’s we have their specialty Fair-Trade, certified Organic chocolates in handmade gift boxes! They are so cute! And they’re made out of sustainable mulberry paper by a women’s cooperative in Thailand. Contained within the boxes are gourmet truffles, or nuts and caramels, or chocolate hearts with cherry centers. All the ones with a “V” marked on the back are Vegan. Vegan Truffles! Cute gift boxes! I’m really excited about this! J
As always, there are hundreds of great products newly on sale for the month of February, come in and check it out. And I’ve made sure all this wonderful chocolate is concentrated at the front of the store where you can’t possibly miss it. Happy Heart Month<3
RECIPES
Chile Con Queso
Small yellow onion
4 Jalapenos
1/3 lb of Cheddar
1/3 lb of Pepper Jack
1/3 Asadero
½ Gallon of Whole Milk
Cumin
Chile Powder
Garlic Powder
Dice Onion and Jalapeno sauté until onions become translucent and set aside. You will be adding this to the queso at the end.
Dice Cheeses and heat milk using a double broiler technique heat milk and add cheeses slowly constantly stirring them in. As you are stirring add cumin, chile powder and garlic powder to taste. Go lightly on the cumin. Cumin can quickly overpower any dish. So add it sparingly, constantly tasting. When all cheese has melted in add onions and jalapenos. You do not have to use all the milk at once. If at the end you find the queso too thick add a little more milk until the consistency meets your taste.
Queso Flameado
Small Yellow Onion
1 lb of Wheatsville in House Chorrizo
½ lb of Asadero cheese
Remove Chorizo from casing . Slice onions and sauté until onions are translucent add chorizo and cook. Shred the Asadero add to Chorizo and onions. Turn down heat and stir until cheese is melted. Ready to serve.
I hope you have a great week!
Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy!
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