Spring is Springy and delicious!

Hello friends and fans of Wheatsville!

I hope you are  having a delightful week so far!

We love this time of year. It's SO great for sitting out on the patio for lunch or dinner or snacking.

Happy Spring! Happy Equinox! Happy Passover and Happy Easter, too! (We've got some special items being prepared for Easter, so keep your eyes peeled mid-week next week.)

Lots of delicious news for you in this post!

From the Deli
This is your last week to save on March specials in your Wheatsville Deli!
Our smoothie and salsa of the month both stress the wearin' of the green! "Soylent Green Is Leprechauns" blends sweet mangoes and healthful spirulina into a sweet, green frozen treat. In our Poblano salsa, poblanos, jalapenos and tomatillos all combine to create a mild, flavorful, emerald green dip!
Owner Specials this month include the Italian Stallion, a melty, toasty mélange of fresh mozzarella, pesto and fresh red bell peppers on toasty ciabatta, $6.49, reg. $7.49. Also on sale for owners is our organic and fair-trade Coffee Bar's classic Wheatsvillain, a freshly brewed cup of coffee with a shot or two of espresso to help wake you up, at fifty cents off either a large or small! And in our self-serve case you will find our Lemon Parmesan Tortellini, cheese-filled pasta tossed with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and shredded parmesan, and dressed in a citrusy vinaigrette, $7.49/lb, reg. $8.99.
Also on sale are Boar's Head Ovengold Turkey $9.49/lb, reg. $9.99 and Muenster Cheese $4.99/lb, reg. $5.99, so stock up while you can!
Other popular new items and old favorites are also on the menu! We have Red Curry Tofu and Risotto Cakes, Sushi's salad-filled spring rolls with shrimp, crab, tofu or avocado, spicy Green Chile Hummus and Fiery Thai Olives, and an assortment of fresh-baked goodies to satisfy all sweet-tooths! Come on in and get yer lunch on!
 
From Bryan, the Butcher
Hey folks last chance to get in on this month's specials…
Check out specials on Niman Ranch meats sausages: Bratwurst, apple Gouda, and sweet Italian. Try them all for $5.49 ea. Regular $5.99 ea.
Everyone loves bacon!!!
Applegate Natural Uncured Sunday Bacon $4.99 reg $ 5.49.
Applegate Natural Uncured Turkey Bacon $4.99 reg $ 5.39.
 
Tilapia is back. After nearly a month without the ability to ship, our folks in Honduras are back in business. So swing by and pick some fresh, sustainable, Tilapia filets $10.99 lb.
New product! Check out Blue Horizon Bites, 2 flavors, Salmon bites and crab cake bites made with real wild caught sustainable seafood products. They are easy to prepare and tasty snack. Pick up a 6oz box or your choice for $5.29.
 
From Greg, Captain of Cheese Island
We have  a some great sales going in the cheese department!
Mild Yellow Cheddar on sale for 3.99/lb, regularly 4.99/lb.
Our Argentine Parmesan is on sale for 6.99/lb, regularly 8.99/lb.
As an owner special we have Nancy's cream cheese at 1.69 ea., regularly 2.39 ea.
8 oz. Organic Valley Past. Sharp Cheddar is on sale for 3.89 each, regularly 5.29.
8 oz.Organic Valley reduced fat/low sodium Cheddar is on sale for 3.89 ea., regularly 4.99 ea.
8 oz. Organic Valley Reduced Fat Monterey Jack is on sale for 3.89 ea., regularly 4.99ea.
Starting Thursday our Pre-Pack Shredded Parmesan will be on sale for  7.29/lb, regularly 8.99/lb.
Pre-Pak Grated Parmesan will be on sale for 5.79/lb, regularly 6.99/lb.

In The Grocery Aisle
 
Texas-Texas Fire-Roasted Serrano Salsa
 There's a new salsa in town. Texas-Texas Fire-Roasted Serrano Salsa is made by Sanderson Specialty Foods, an Austin company. Texas-Texas Salsa has been winning awards for years. There are never any fillers used, and they're made with only fresh ingredients. This new salsa is another step in right direction. The medium heat allows you to taste all of the ingredients while still getting a little bit of the burn. Find more at http://www.sandersonfoods.com/ Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer

Fair Trade Easter CHOCOLATE is hopping your way! Coming soon, keep a rabbit eye out for delicious Sjaak's Fair Trade chocolates!

New beer alert!
Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot (WTF) Ale has arrived. This big tasty 22oz  beer Pours a crystal clear and very dark rubie amber. Flavor is sweet caramel and brown sugar, but nicely balanced with bitter floral hops. Lagunitas has done it again with this tasty brew but as with all of their seasonal beers supplies won't last forever so make sure you get some now!  We are also offering Shiner six packs, all flavors for just $6.99 regularly $7.99!

There's an avalanche of new items in the Refrigerated and Frozen Departments! (Ha! Avalanche!)
In the Refrigerated Department, we are now selling Way Back When's Whole Cream!  For $5.19, you can buy a 16 ounce bottle of this thick, decadent cream.
Immaculate Baking Company, the makers of the wildly popular Buttermilk Biscuits and Scones are now making Cinnamon Rolls!  A tube of five rolls (sweet icing packet included!) is just $3.99.  These make an awesome, quick breakfast or dessert.
There's more from  the Immaculate Baking Company…Crescent Rolls!  One of my favorite things to do with these is to:  lay the raw dough flat, brush it with fruit preserves (peach is especially tasty), roll it up, sprinkle with chopped nuts and bake according to the package instructions.  Voila!  Homemade fruity pastries!  The possibilities are endless-pigs in a blanket, kolaches, breadsticks!  Yum!
 
Big changes have been made in the Frozen Department!  First, if you are looking for Ian's or  Applegate Farms Chicken Nuggets or Natural Sea Fish Sticks and Fillets, you will now find them in the Meat Freezer, located on the North side of the store.  Moving these items made sense to us, keeping all the real meat in one place, so you can find it more easily AND this move gave us a lot more room for Fake Meat products.
That's right, we now have almost two whole freezer doors of Fake Meat!  We took a look at the WishList and added tons of new items!  Come on over and check out these exciting new items:
*Sunshine Burger Company's Falafel Patties $4.19.
*Morningstar Farms Hickory BBQ Riblets and Chick'n Grillers $4.79 each!
*Quorn Turk'y Burgers $4.89.
*Gardein Frozen Meat-like products are made with soy protein, ancient grains and lots of veggies.  They are also easy to prepare, fast and super delicious.  We've got:  Homestyle Beefless Tips, Lightly Seasoned Chick'n Scallopini, Marinara Chick'n Good Stuff, Seven Grain Crispy Tenders and Classic Style Buffalo Wings.  Each for just $4.79.
And finally, we now stock Margarita's Tamales, a local favorite.  $5.69 will get you 6 tamales in the following varieties:  Cheese and Jalapeno and Vegan Black Bean.  Check back soon for the Vegan Medley, with peppers, onions and corn.
Enjoy!
 
 I hope that you have a great Spring!

Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy

Happy St. Patrick's Day and WHOAH! Spring!

Hello Wheatsville friends and fans!

Happy Birthday to us!
Thanks to all who came and had some cake for our Birthday yesterday! It was great and the pony ride and bounce house were awesome! (OK, OK we didn't really have those...)

It's not too late for you to rock the St. Patrick's Day. Delicious food on the hot bar like Corned Beef, Cabbage, Colcannon and Irish Soda Bread! Plus, Guiness Ginger Cake and Mint Chocolate Cake, too! Or make your own corned beef with the Boar's Head Corned Beef "kit" in the meat department!

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Cheese island
Texas Beer
From the deli
Meat and seafood features
From Grocery
Wheatsville staff music on the patio this Saturday!

Cheese Island News!
So, to all of you who have been waiting so patiently for the Daiya to hit our shelves, I will be able to start ordering it on Mar 29th and have it in on the Mar 31st.  This comes directly from the cheesemakers.
 
Good News! Pureluck Chevre and Feta is back on our shelves, the Del Cielo, Ste. Mare and the spreads will follow.

A few sales for this coming week:
Argentine Parmesan is on sale for 6.99/ lb, usually 8.99/lb. 
Also, the Smoked Goat Gouda is on sale for 8.29/lb, usually 9.99/lb.
And, we'll be putting our Boar's Head Mild Print Cheddars on sale Friday the 19th and it will  last through the weekend. The Mild Print White's sale price will be 2.99/lb, regularly 3.99/lb.  The Mild Print Yellow's sale price will be 3.99/lb., regularly 4.99/lb.

TEXAS Beers!
Texas Beers on sale! We have some of the best beers in Texas here at Wheatsville food Co-op and to help promote them during this South By Southwest Festival we are running a sale on Real Ale, all flavors except for the seasonal. Six Packs are $6.99 regularly $7.49. We are also offering Shiner six packs, all flavors for just $6.99 regularly $7.99. This is a great time to celebrate the tastes of Texas so come get some great local products at Austin's Great co-op!

From the Deli
 Celebrate Spring with your Wheatsville Deli!
New on the salad bar we have our seasonal Lemony Potato Salad, a bright, fresh flavored dish that will make your tongue happy!
The bakery case has been brimming with an abundance of treats lately, from our classic Texas Sheet Cake to tart Lemon Squares to wrapped sweet breads for breakfast on the go! Also, newly added bagels include two owner-requested flavors! – a just sweet enough Cinnamon Raisin and hearty Wheat!
Owner Specials this month include the Italian Stallion, a melty, toasty mélange of fresh mozzarella, pesto and fresh red bell peppers on toasty ciabatta, $6.49, reg. $7.49.
Also on sale for owners are 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 help wake you up, at fifty cents off!
And in our self-serve case you will find our Lemon Parmesan Tortellini, cheese-filled pasta tossed with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and shredded parmesan, and dressed in a citrusy vinaigrette, $7.49/lb, reg. $8.99.
Still more sale deals for you! Boar's Head Ovengold Turkey $9.49/lb, reg. $9.99 and Muenster Cheese $4.99/lb, reg. $5.99, so stock up while the gettin's good! These are an incredible value!
 
From Bryan, The Butcher
Check out this month specials…
 
Hey folks look in the meat freezer for some great new items. Organic chicken is a commonly requested item in the meat market. We now have some new options.
Organic Prairie Boneless breast pieces, IQF (individual quick freeze) are easily separated and kept in the freezer for "anytime" convenience. Pick up a 2# bag for $24.99.
Organic Prairie whole frozen chickens 2.5-3# $5.99 lb.
Need some sustainable seafood snacks for your freezer? Check out our new Blue Horizon Bites, 2 flavors, Salmon bites and crab cake bites made with real wild caught sustainable seafood products. They are easy to prepare and tasty snack. Pick up a 6oz box or your choice for $5.29.
 
Check out specials on Niman Ranch meats sausages: Bratwurst, apple Gouda, and sweet Italian. Try them all for $5.49 ea. Regular $5.99 ea. Bratwursts & Apple w/ smoked Gouda are great on a bun with onions and peppers. Sweet Italian works great in any Italian dish or just by itself.
Buddy's chicken tenders & Boneless skinless thighs are now available in value conscience "Family Pack" size. Pick up the tenders for $6.99lb and Boneless thighs $4.79lb, that's 30 cents off the regular price! Of course the one that started it all off, whole leg quarters are still $2.79 lb.

Family Value Packs!
Look for family pack Niman Ranch Thin Pork Chops $6.79lb (regular $7.19 lb) hitting the selves this weekend just in time for the last of membership application week.

Everyone loves bacon!!!
Applegate Natural Uncured Sunday Bacon $4.99 reg $ 5.49.
Applegate Natural Uncured Turkey Bacon $4.99 reg $ 5.39.
 
Seafood
We also have whole or fillet Rainbow trout from Rushing Waters Fisheries.  Many consider Rushing Water's rainbow trout the highest
quality trout available on the market. The chemical-free trout are grown without antibiotics and by using organic farm practices. 

In The Grocery Aisle
Seventh Generation Disinfecting Wipes:
 
Here's a better way to conveniently clean and disinfect countertops, tables, children's toys and any other hard surfaces. Seventh Generation now has Disinfecting Wipes that kill 99.99% of household germs with a botanical disinfectant made from thyme oil. It's another safe, natural alternative from a company that's been delivering quality products for 20 years. I've been waiting for this innovation for a long time.
Read more at http://www.seventhgeneration.com/Disinfecting-Wipes   Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer
 
 
Music by Wheatsville Staff on the patio on Saturday, 3/20:
 
4:00-4:45pm Clark Mckay
5:00-5:45pm Copeman Band
6:00-7:00pm Justin Rayfield (band)

Come on out and join our talented staff!

Have a great week!

Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy

Marching on to yumminess!

Hello Wheatsville friends and fans!

We are so excited for our ZBirthday week coming right up!!! Wheatsville was "born" on March 16th, 1976 and we're celebrating! We'll have cupcakes available for purchase all weekend long and if you come in on our birthday from 12-8 at the Hospitality desk, you can get a piece of special BIRTHDAY CAKE on us! (Singing Happy B'day is optional. We also love to hear "for Wheatsville's a jolly good store".)

Do you have friends visiting for SXSW? Don't let them visit Austin without a trip to your favorite food co-op! Bring them by for them breakfast tacos the NY Times is always writing about... or teach them to love the popcorn tofu!

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The scoop from Bulk
Produce bites
Cheese island
Grocery is NUTS
From the deli
Meat and seafood for you (Grilling is ALMOST here!)

Here's the scoop… news from Bulk!

Casa Brasil will be here tomorrow 3/11/10 from 11am until 2pm offering free samples of their "Coffee 101" education roasts.  They will set up outside on the patio near the front entrance.  This is the first of 3 demos this month, the others will be on 3/21 and 2/28 from 1pm until they run out!

Produce bites
Citrus Wanes
This year's citrus season has been phenomenal. We're nearing the end, and still have some goodies to offer before the seasons roll over. Right now in produce we have organic blood oranges, organic minneola tangelos, bags of organic honey tangerines, organic rio star grapefruits, organic navel oranges, organic valencias, bags of organic texas valencias, and bags of clementines. My current favorites are the rio star grapefruits, the honey tangerines and blood oranges. Get'em while they last!
 
Greens!
We are getting some gorgeous Texas grown greens from Texas Naturals in Buda. We are currently offering organic collards, lacinato and green leaf kale! These are very tender, and delicious. See my article in the current issue of the Breeze for information about these delectable items.
 
Wheatgrass Returns     
We have started to bring in flats of wheatgrass from the fine folks at New World Produce out near Lake Travis. The flats are pretty large and are $12.99 a piece.
 
Wholly Guacamole
For years we've been getting requests for packaged guacamole, and now we've got it! Three varieties in fact, spicy, pico de gallo style, and organic. These really are delicious, and taste just as fresh as fresh guacamole made at home. I know it sounds crazy, but it's true!!!

Cheese Island says Aloha
Good News! Pureluck Chevre is back on our shelves, the Del Cielo, Ste. Mare and the spreads will follow. A few sales for this coming week. Argentine Parmesan is on sale for 6.99/ lb, usually 8.99/lb.  Also, the Smoked Goat Gouda is on sale for 8.29/lb, usually 9.99/lb. I will be ordering the Daiya shreds on Wed. and they should be in on Fri.
 
I was looking down the wish list and I just want to comment on the items that were requested. So, as I was writing earlier, The Daiya shreds should be in on Fri. We did bring in the Woolwich Goat Brie and Goat Mozzarella.  Also, we are now carrying Full Quiver Plain Neufchatel and the Organic Valley Blue Cheese Crumbles and Cow's Milk Feta. I am waiting for the Veldhuizen Bleucheese to finish aging. And I am currently trying to find a source for Vegan Parmesan. The Lifeline Cheddar is now packaged as Mild Print Cheddar. It is the same cheese.

Bad News- Sorry folks!!! We have some sad news about P/2 Organics.  They lost their basil crop and are unable to make their basil pestos.  They are still making the rest of their line, which includes Alfredo Sauce, Spinach Pesto, and Cilabtro Pesto.  We are expecting to have their products back in stock in April.

From your friends in the grocery aisles!
LIMITED TIME ONLY!
 Wheatsville Owner produced Texas Pecans!
 
From Wheatsville owner Booka Michael's Rancho Pancho in Hunt, Texas, 100% All Natural shelled pecans conveniently packaged in a "generous" one pound bag. These nuts are naturally dried for two weeks and husked by hand. They are SO delicious. Eat them out of the bag, toast them for your next salad, or use them to bake pecan brownies. He only has about 100 pounds to sell, so it's first come first serve. They are by the front door in the produce department next to the bagged apples (just add cinnamon for baked apple with bits of pecan!)
 
 From the Deli
 
Your Wheatsville Deli is geared up for a new month of tasty specials!
Shared with us by the good folks at Berkshire Co-op Market in Great Barrington, Massachusetts comes a pretty Chocolate Ganache Cake. This vegan treat is sweetened with organic maple syrup and spread with a fudgy icing, and will be available in our Bakery Case through the 15th!
And from Open Harvest Natural Foods Co-op in Lincoln, Nebraska, we have a Spinach Frittata on our hot bar! Flavored with spinach, green onions, garlic and mushrooms, and chockfull of cottage and cheddar cheeses, this egg dish will bring you back for seconds!

Our St. Patrick's inspired smoothie and salsa of the month both stress the wearin' of the green! "Soylent Green Is Leprechauns" smoothie blends sweet mangoes and healthful spirulina into a sweet, green frozen treat. In our Poblano salsa, poblanos, jalapenos and tomatillos all combine to create a flavorful, emerald dip!

Owner Specials this month include the Italian Stallion, a melty, toasty mélange of fresh mozzarella, pesto and fresh red bell peppers on toasty ciabatta, $6.49, reg. $7.49. Also on sale for owners are 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 help wake you up, at fifty cents off! And in our self-serve case you will find our Lemon Parmesan Tortellini, cheese-filled pasta tossed with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and shredded parmesan, and dressed in a citrusy vinaigrette, $7.49/lb, reg. $8.99.

Also on sale are Boar's Head Ovengold Turkey $9.49/lb, reg. $9.99 and Muenster Cheese $4.99/lb, reg. $5.99, so stock up while the gettin's good!

And for those of you following Lent, or who just like to eat seafood, expect to see fish in our case on Fridays, from Lemon-Pepper Catfish and Paprika Grilled Tuna to Crispy Fish Cakes and Marion's Classic Tuna Noodle Salad. Come on in and eat up!
 
 
From Bryan the Butcher
 
Some unfortunate circumstance to deal with-- due to the Earthquake in Chile, our supplier for fresh Tilapia (Honduras) is not shipping any new product until further notice. I am currently looking for another tilapia source. No worries though we still have plenty of sustainable seafood to choose from.
 
Are you in the mood for BBQ but not ready to put time on the grill for it? Niman Ranch meat offers great fully cooked BBQ choices for your hungry belly. Try the Pulled pork for great sandwiches, only $8.49 for a 16oz. (1 lb) package. Also try the Niman Ranch St. Louis style ribs, fully cooked and sauced just need to heat & eat. Try them for $13.49lb.
 
You need something for a light snack? Try 2 of our new products Blue Horizon Crab cake bites and Salmon cake bites. Both are easy to prepare, bake, pan fry, or even toaster oven, both only $5.29 6oz box.
Some great value add products hit the case last weekend…Family pack Buddy's chicken tenders & Boneless skinless thighs. Pick up the tenders for $6.99lb and Boneless thighs $4.79lb, that's 30 cents off the regular price! Of course the one that started it all off whole leg quarters are still $2.79 lb. Look for more choices on value add product coming soon.
 
Everyone loves bacon! We have Applegate bacon on special this month.
Natural uncured bacon $4.99lb
Natural turkey bacon $4.99lb
 
It's prime grilling weather this week. Check out specials on Niman Ranch meats sausages: Bratwurst, apple Gouda, and sweet Italian. Try them all for $5.49 ea. Regular $5.99 ea.
 
I hope you have a super awesome week!

Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy!

It's my park day, coffee and beer!

Hi Wheatsville friends and fans!

Short e-mail  this week, but there is a LOT lined up for the rest of March, so STAY TUNED!

Wheatsville is the major sponsor of this Saturday's It's My Park Day!

It's My Park Day is a citywide volunteer event to improve Austin's parks and greenspaces.

Projects, led by neighborhood groups, individuals, and organizations, range from simple pruning and painting to highly technical drainage control improvements. Some groups include live music, an educational component, a picnic, or other activities. Find an event near you!

In The Grocery Aisle
 
Equal Exchange Organic Coffee:
 
This month at Wheatsville we've got Equal Exchange packaged coffees on sale for just $5.99 per 12 oz bag. There are four varieties of Fair Trade and Organic coffees from this well established and trusted company. Equal Exchange has been working for over 20 years to improve the global economy and to change the way food gets from the farm to the table. Read more at http://www.equalexchange.coop/ Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer

Lagunitas and you!
We have some Great beers from the Lagunitas Brewing Company on sale this month at the co-op! Lagunitas pale ale, India Pale Ale, and Censored Ale are on sale for $8.49 regularly $9.49.! Made with 43 different hops and 65 various malts Lagunitas India Pale Ale is a clear amber beauty tasting of citrus fruit atop a slightly sweet malt base . Lagunitas Dogtown Pale Ale is a light golden ale that is grapefruity and hoppy with pale malt in the background with flavors of citrus and pine. Lagunitas Censored Ale is a Brilliant copper color, malty and rich with caramel and a hint of brown sugar.

Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy

February is over, get ready to March ON to Birthday month!

Hello Wheatsville friends and fans!

Can you believe that February is almost over! Yowza. This weekend is your last chance to get any of your favorite Co-op Advantage deals for February. But, have no fear, we'll have MORE deals on Monday for our birthday month, March!

We're the proud sponsor of the Austin parks Foundation It's My Park Day coming up next Saturday March 6th. This citywide event will have 3,000 volunteers at 50 neighborhood parks throughout Austin working to make them better! Projcts include tree planting, mulching, weed and invasive plant removal, clean-ups and even ART projects! You can still volunteer at http://austinparks.org/

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Slow Food Austin Farm Tour
New exciting beer!
You asked for it!
News from Cheese island
Cool Almond Milk
Fish for lent + recipe!

farm tour: Johnson's Backyard Garden 3/6

Johnson's Backyard Garden Offers Farm-Grown Heirloom Vegetable Transplants

Date: March 6th
Time: 10am – Noon
Location: Johnson's Backyard Garden

Slow Food Austin invites you to join them on a Farm Foraging Tour of Johnson's Backyard Garden, a certified-organic produce farm and greenhouse operation. Tour participants will receive farm-grown Ark of Taste vegetable transplants to grow in their own Backyard Gardens! Get a jump start on that spring garden!

From its humble beginning on East Holly Street, Johnson's Backyard Garden has outgrown Brenton and Beth Johnson's backyard and become the largest member-subscription farm in the southern U.S. – right here on the near-east side of Austin, Texas.

Now the Johnsons and Slow Food Austin will help you grow your own, plus tell you a little bit about their phenomenal growth. How have they done this? And why is this growth good for you, Austin Locavore? Limited spaces will fill fast!

Please RSVP to education@slowfoodaustin.org to coordinate ticket purchase.

Beer Ranger!
Since its recent debut New Belgium's Ranger I.P.A. has become one of the top selling beers at Wheatsville and for good reason.  New Belgium's foray into the true American India Pale Ales brings out the hops in a big way! This clear amber beauty bursts with an abundance of hops: Cascade (citrus), Chinook (floral/citrus), and Simcoe (fruity) lead off the beer, with Cascade added again for an intense dry hop flavor. Brewed with pale and dark caramel malts that harmonize the hop flavor from start to finish. Ranger comes in both six packs and  singles.

By Owner Request-Niki Nash Grocery Merchandising Manager

This week, I'm going to highlight a few...unusual items (all happen to be some sort of paste!) that have been coming up on the "Wheatsville Wishlist" time and time again and I am happy to tell you they are now gracing the shelves with their pasty presence:

Marmite! This controversial little jar of yeast spread seems to inspire intense love or intense hatred...cast your vote http://www.marmite.com

Crown Prince Anchovy Paste! Ready to use in sauces, salad dressings, pizzas and savory butters. Wild caught anchovies are cured, processed into a paste and packaged in easy to use tubes.

Nutella! This creamy, delicious, sinful hazelnut spread has been highly requested but unavailable from our distributor. The fates have smiled upon us and now we have it! YUM

Unfortunately (and I have no idea why) we are unable to get Tamarind paste from any of our distributors. It now moves up to the esteemed spot of 'most requested' and by golly I will get it in here one day!

In The Grocery Aisle
 
New Austin Spice Habanero Hot Sauces:
There's a new way to burn your mouth at Wheatsville. We've got the new "Habanero Sunburn Hot Sauce" and "Southern Sunrise Habanero Hot Sauce" from Austin Spice Company. I like hot sauce to be hot, but still have good flavor. These two new sauces didn't let me down. The Southern Sunrise has a bite to it with a strong, peppery flavor while the Habanero Sunburn is a little hotter and adds the unique flavor of papaya. If you're looking for a way to warm up, try adding some Austin Spice. http://www.austinspice.com/ Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer

Cheese Island News!
Just a heads up, our distributor for Daiya cheese is out of stock. They are not expecting another shipment in until the end of March. It seems it is very, very popular. I will keep ordering in the hope of their shipment arriving sooner than expected. The Cheese department does have two new products that I want to introduce you to. One is Woolwich goat brie. It comes in 6.5 oz wheels and they sell for $7.99 each. Also we have Woolwich goat Mozzarella which will sell for $4.99 for a 7 oz block.

Rerigerated Item of the week!
Almond Breeze is now available in the Refrigerated Department!  A 64 oz carton is just $4.59.  We have Original, Vanilla, and Unsweetened Vanilla.  This delicious non-dairy beverage has a  creamy, smooth texture with a light almond taste.  Almond Breeze is lactose, gluten and cholesterol free.  It is also  a good source of Vitamins A, D, E and calcium.  I've seen these items on the wishlist a few times and your wishes are granted!  Enjoy!  I know I will.
 

Beautiful Fish for Beautiful people (Including a recipe!)

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

Salmon Burgers $ 14.99 lb

 

In the freezer:

IQF Sockeye Salmon 3oz portion $4.99 each

Salmon Burgers $8.29

 

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

 

Try this recipe:

Olive Oil Poached Halibut

1 pound halibut fillet, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes

1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more to taste

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 small rosemary sprig

1/2 teaspoon dried mint

2 garlic cloves, minced

Fresh lemon juice, to taste (optional)

Chopped fresh mint, for garnish.

1. Season halibut all over with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. In a medium-size skillet just large enough to hold fish cubes in a single layer, heat oil over low heat. Add fish, rosemary sprig and dried mint, and let cook slowly until fish begins to turn opaque, about 3 minutes.

2. Stir in garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and cook until garlic is fragrant and fish is just cooked through, another 3 minutes or so (heat should be low enough so as not to brown the garlic or fish but high enough to gently cook everything; the cooking time will vary widely with your stove).

3. Taste and add more salt and pepper and a few drops of lemon juice if desired. Stir in the fresh mint and serve, using a slotted spoon if you want to leave the poaching oil in pan; it is delicious over couscous or potatoes.

Yield: 2 servings.

Have a great week!

Dan

Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy!