Earthy cleaner choices!

A Clean, Earth-Friendly Home

 

This Earth Day, take a look at the cleaning products under your sink and in your laundry room. Are they Earth-friendly or unfriendly? Like a New Year's resolution you might want to consider trading out some or all of the harsh, chemical cleaners for products that are nicer to the Earth and to your body. Wheatsville has a large variety of options and many of them are on sale this month.

                -Seventh Generation 100 oz. Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent

*Free & Clear Unscented, Blue Eucalyptus & Lavender or White Flower & Bergamot Citrus

                Regular price: $17.99      Sale price:$9.99

                -Seventh Generation 48 oz. Dishwashing Liquid-Free & Clear Unscented

                Regular price: $6.29         Sale price:$5.49

                -New! Seventh Generation Disinfecting Wipes with botanical disinfecting

                Regular Price:$4.39          Sale price:$3.89

                -Seventh Generation Bath Tissue 12 pack

                Regular Price:$10.99       Sale price:$7.99

-Assorted reusable scrubbers, sponges and eco-towels from Twist on sale!

 

Earth Day is every day at Wheatsville, but especially this week!

Hi friends of Wheatsville!

While we celebrate Earth Day year round at Wheatsville, we do like to acknowledge Earth Day and Earth Week and it's NOW! (Look for a photo spread of all the green features that we're so proud of in the May issue coming soon.)

We are a major sponsor of the Earth Week events with our friends at Austin Green Art! Tonight, join us at the Austin Farmer's Market in the Triangle for an Earth Day Festival from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. There will be Green Art, Kids activities, and a showing of an episode of Planet Earth at dusk! http://www.austinearthday.com/festival.html

On an unrelated note, next week we're changing to a new e-mail system. Hopefully, it won't change much on your end, but it may look a little different, so don't be too shocked, ok?

Get pumped up organically!
In honor of Earth Day, we're drawing attention to our FAIR TRADE ORGANIC Coffee drinks! Come in Thursday through Sunday and get a 16oz latte, mocha or cappuccino for the shockingly LOW price of just $1.50!!! Love the responsibly cultivated fruits of the earth and get your buzz on sustainably!

Earth Day in Wine
Celebrate Earth day with Oko Organic Wines regularly $11.99 now only $10.99  from this Thursday till Sunday only! ÖKO is an eco-wine based on the guiding vision to partner with various growers whose vineyards are in harmony with nature and produce a wine of distinction and quality.  To qualify for ÖKO, each property must be certified organic by an internationally accredited organization. Oko Malbec, Pinot Grigio, Nero D'avola, and Cabernen-Merlot are all on sale!

NEW ITEMS IN THE REFRIGERATED DEPARTMENT!
 
We now have ORGANIC White Mountain Yogurt!  This smooth, tart authentic Bulgarian Yogurt is available in Premium (made with whole milk) and Non-Fat varieties for $5.99 for a 32 oz re-usable glass jar.  I really like it mixed with honey and granola-YUM!
 
 
Borden Milk products are another new addition to the Dairy Case.  Borden milk products are certified hormone free and are processed here in Austin.  They are a great value too- $3.99 for a gallon!  We have Whole, Hi-Pro 2% and Lite Line Skim.
Hi-Pro 2% and Lite Line Skim both have dried milk powder added to increase the protein content of these items.
 
In The Grocery Aisle
 
Texas Olive Ranch Meyer Lemon Olive Oil:
 
Texas Olive Ranch has been bringing some impressive flavors to the table lately. The new favorite in my kitchen is the Meyer Lemon Olive Oil. My wife has been using this oil as an ingredient in fish, roasted vegetables and anything else she can. We've almost used a whole bottle already, and it's all been great. You can't go wrong with cold pressed, extra virgin arbequina olive oil from right here in Texas infused with just the right amount of Meyer Lemon. Try all of Texas Olive Ranch's infused oils: Mesquite, Basil, Garlic, as well as the Meyer Lemon plus the new Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar! Read more at http://www.texasoliveranch.com  Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer

Have a super swell Earth Week!

Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy

Rainy weekend, might as well shop for groceries and EARTH WEEK!

I hope the weather report is wrong, but it looks like it might be a rainy one. Bright side is that it will be cool enough to cook! So, maybe get yourself some chili fixings or maybe even get some late season baking done! We won't have too many more weekends before it's summer to actually fire up our ovens, right?!? 

While we celebrate Earth Day year round at Wheatsville, we do like to acknowledge Earth Day and Earth Week and it's NOW! 

We are a major sponsor of the Earth Week events with our friends at Austin Green Art! Check out the events here!

And, our pals at Slow Money Austin are hosting the first Slow Money Austin conference next Wednesday and we'll be there! I'll be talking about co-ops on a panel with friends like Patty Jacobs of Bastrop Cattle Company, Steven Yarak of Black Star Co-op and others. For more information click here!

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Meat news

Cold Chillin' in the Frizeezer

Beer!

Deli = good

Krazy for Krackers!

News from Bryan, our butcher!

I was able to tour the Windy Bar cattle ranch last Saturday. We spent the day meeting Michael Kline owner of Windy Bar in Stonewall Texas. I was really impressed with the level of care Mr. Kline has for his land and animals, both of which he owns. They practice proper pasture management, and have grown very lush pastures of native Texas grasses and legumes. They are also keen on animal welfare, and are well read on modern trends for sustainable agriculture. I'll be writing more about them in the future. If you're interested we're selling the skirt steaks (fajitas) for $8.99 lb, along with some offal cuts in the freezer. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. I personally like what the folks at Windy Bar are doing and I think they make a nice addition to our family of products.

Getting ready for a BBQ? Pick up some premade chicken kabobs made with local Buddy's chicken for $7.99 lb. Our fresh made sausages are always great cooked on the grill, try them! Sweet & Hot Italian, chorizo, breakfast style country sausage all flavors $7.99 lb.

 

Meat specials for April-

Niman Ranch Beef N.Y. Strip steak-regular price $18.99 lb. NOW $16.99 lb.

Organic Prairie 12oz ground meat chubs (Turkey & chicken) $5.29 reg. $6.99 (beef) $5.69 reg. $6.99.

Niman Ranch Pulled Pork-$8.49 16oz package, regular price $8.79

Surimi (imitation crabmeat) $4.99 lb regular $5.99 lb

Blue Horizon Seafood Bites (New) Both Salmon and Crab on sale for $4.99 ea.  Reg $5.39

Cold Chillin'

We've got some wonderful news for you Almond fans out there-brand new Almond Dream vegan ice cream treats!  The pints are a steal at just $3.89 each and we have Cappuccino Swirl, Chocolate, Praline Crunch and Vanilla.  Most of these are gluten free and ALL of them are SUPER Delicious!  You'll also find Vanilla Bites, which are tiny chocolate covered bites of vanilla almond milk ice cream that cost just $4.49 each and Lil' Dreamers, vanilla almond milk ice cream sandwiches for $4.69.

Over in the refrigerated section, we now have Nasoya Eggroll Wrappers for $2.79. 

Organic Cheese island getaway!

Organic Valley Neufchatel and Cream Cheese in the 8oz tub will be on sale for 2.29 ea., regularly 2.89. Organic Valley  Sliced Muenster, Cheddar, Montery Jack and Provolone will be on sale for 3.99 ea., regularly 4.99 each. Organic Valley shredded parmesan 4oz is on sale for 3.49 ea., regularly 4.29 ea.  Organic bleu cheese crumbles  4 oz will be on sale for 3.49 ea., regularly 4.89 each.

Another web-site for you grilled cheese lovers http://www.grilledcheeseacademy.com

Beer!

Summer is here and it is a great time to fire up the grill and when you do you will need some suitable refreshments. Well look no further because Sierra Nevada 6 packs are on sale, regularly $8.49 now only $7.99! This is good for all flavors except bigfoot, including Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Kellerweis, Torpedo Ale, and Summerfest Lager. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is one of the top ten beer makers in the United States and the country's largest privately owned "craft brewery." The head brewer is Steve Dresler who has been with the brewery since 1983!

Yummy from the deli!

The Wheatsville Bakery has been hard at work bringing you sweet treats for springtime, like our sweet-tart Ultimate Lemon Bars, fudgy Texas Sheet Cake, and healthy Zucchini Bread. And remember, Wheat-Free Wednesday is still going strong in our Bakery, with lots of gluten-free sweet treats like breads, cookies, cakes and muffins available every Wednesday for those who avoid wheat or just want a change of pace!

The spicy and gorgeous Sweet Serrano, our new Salsa of the Month for April is a standout! A beautiful mix of orange, red and green, this chunky salsa is filled with hot peppers, sweet peaches, red onions, tomatoes and cilantro! Eat it with chips – betcha can't eat just one! – or spoon it over grilled fish or pork!

Our Smoothie of the Month also features peaches, but goes for the Cobbler effect, blending frozen peaches with a touch of cinnamon, vanilla and almond butter! This comfortingly cold, thick drink is "Just Peachy!"

The Wheatsville Deli has some great Owner Specials for April, including my brunch-time favorite Garden Bagel: your choice of any toasted Rock Star bagel spread with cream cheese and topped with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions, $3.49, reg. $3.99! Also on sale for owners is our classic Organic Iced Black Tea, $1.29, reg. $1.69! For you Mate lovers, our beloved Iced Yerba Mate is also back for the season! And in our self-serve case you will find the warm weather return of our cold, spicy Tomato Gazpacho Soup, 16 fl oz containers on sale for $3.25, reg. $3.75!

Also on sale at the Deli Counter are lunchtime classics: Boar's Head Honey Maple Ham at $8.49/lb, reg. $8.99 and Smoked Provolone, $4.99/lb, reg. $5.99!

Come on in and ask for a sample!

In The Grocery Aisle

New Flavors from Dr. Kracker:

We've got four new and unusual flavors of Dr. Kracker Culinary Crisps on sale for just $2.99. These new flavors include Hummus Maximus, Fire Roasted Crisps, Cherry Semolina and Apple Cinnamon Crisps. Based in Dallas, Dr Kracker has reached success across the country in natural grocery and specialty stores. Read more here!   Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer

I hope you have a great week!

Dan Gillotte

Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy

 

Spring is most awesome and delicious!

Hello Wheatsville friends and fans! Thank you for making last week our second best week ever, sales-wise! It was also the week with our most customer transactions ever, which means more peope are coming in to the co-op for the first time or coming in more frequently! Your positive word of mouth, blogposts, Facebook references to Wheatsville and your Yelp-ing all help us to achieve financial success and be a lively and exciting place! THANK YOU  THANK YOU THANK YOU!

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Cheese and vegan cheese
Grill up the humanely raised beef and pork and more!
Fruits and vegetables rule!
Nom nom the deli!
Surimi Salad recipe
Asparagus is delish and a video link

Cheese Island welcomes  you!
Well it look like Daiya vegan cheese is  a hit. I have heard nothing but positive feedback about this product. I am glad you we bring this product to you as we are the only people in town that carry daiya. Woop woop!!
 
We still have a few sales going on for you. I have a few blocks of cheddar that were discounted to me so I am going to keep the sale on the Boars Head mild print cheddar on sale for $3.99/lb until those blocks are gone then it will be return to $4.99/lb.  I also have the Organic Valley Sliced Cheeses on sale for  $3.99 each, regularly $4.99. Also,  the Neufchatel and Cream Cheese in an 8oz tub are on sale for $2.29 each, regularly $2.89 each. The Organic Valley  4 oz. Bleu Cheese Crumbles are on sale for $3.49 each, regularly $4.89. And the Organic Valley  4 oz. Shredded Parmesan is on sale for $3.49 each, regularly $4.29 each.
 
Oh and I cut the last wheel of the discounted Argentine Parmesan and after it is gone  the sale price of $6.99/lb will go back to the regular price  of  $8.99/lb. Greg Flores, Cheese Buyer
 
Words from Bryan, Wheatsville's butcher!

Hello, I hope everyone is loving the weather as much as I am. For me it's all about the grill, and we have lots of options to keep the grill and your belly full. Like….

Niman Ranch beef N.Y. Strip on sale for $16.99 lb regular price of $18.99 lb. NY strips are a top pick for the grill. You really can't go wrong.

Niman Ranch Bratwurst on sale for $5.49 ea regular $5.99 ea. Great tasting Brat goes great on a bun smothered is sauted onions and your favorite mustard. Or plain by it's self always works in a pinch.

Organic Prairie ground meat chubs: (Turkey & chicken) $5.29 reg. $6.99 (beef) $5.69 reg. $6.99. Make your favorite burger an organic burger!

Niman Ranch Pulled Pork-$8.49 16oz package, regular price $8.79. Quick and easy BBQ that took you hours to ma… not really its microwavable.

Surimi (imitation crabmeat) $4.99 lb regular $5.99 lb. Make the classic imitation crab salad- scroll down for the recipe! (Dan's dad and sister LOVE this!)

Look out for new items hitting the quick to fix case next to the seafood. Chicken kabobs made with Buddy's chicken and marinated in the Deli's Cilantro Lime dressing. Easy to grill cooking for about 15-20 minutes on medium heat will yeild a tasty dinner. Bacon Cheese burger Patty made with local beef will be in the case this weekend come in a pick some up.

Produce loves you
Cut Fruit is a Go!
We've been working on getting this program started for sometime, and we excited to announce that it has begun! We are offering mixed berry cups, and mixed melon cups currently, and will be offering cut, ready to eat pineapple within the next week. These cups are located in the salad cooler with the herbs and greens, and are ready to eat!

Local Strawberries
This week, we got in our first order of local strawberries from Oak Hill Farms in Poteet, Texas. They are dark red, sweet and pesticide free, although not certified organic. They are in the front cooler near the other berries, give'em a try.

Owner Specials
This month we are offering all three Wholly Guacamole varieties on sale (located under the cut fruit cups!) as well as Debbie Meyer's Re-usable Produce Green Bags. The green bags are really helpful in keeping produce fresher longer in your fridge, and the pre-pack guacs are the best I've tasted.

Grillables
We've got some awesome produce for grillin' in our department. If you need a  few items for those who don't do the meat, check out our organic portobello caps, organic eggplants, organic zucchini and yellow squash, and organic fennel. To grill most veggies, cut them to your desired size and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and grill until fork tender! Great as sides or mains, grilled veggies are a welcome addition to all BBQs.


April brings fabulous new springtime recipes for your Wheatsville Deli!
This week we are featuring two stellar Fresh in the Deli recipes that other co-ops have graciously shared with us! From the Sno-Isle Natural Foods Co-op in Everett, Washington, comes the stunning Puget Sound Artichoke Salad! We combine artichoke hearts with multicolored bell peppers, red onions, fresh kale and toss with salty kalamata olives and feta cheese! Dressed with a garlicky white wine vinaigrette, this gorgeous salad is a seasonal standout! On its own, spooned over salad greens, or slathered on a mozzarella sandwich, this salad is a definite winner.
Likewise, the spring-fresh Asparagus Potato Salad from Lakewinds Natural Foods in Minnesota is a beautifully assembled alternative to ordinary potato salad! Creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, blanched asparagus, carrots, green onions and cherry tomatoes are tossed in a honey-mustard-miso dressing!
Wow! The spicy and gorgeous Sweet Serrano, our new Salsa of the Month for April, has been selling out! A beautiful mix of orange, red and green, this tasty salsa blends peppers, peaches, red onions, fresh tomatoes and cilantro! Eat it with chips or spoon it over grilled fish or pork!
Our Smoothie of the Month also features peaches, but goes for the Cobbler effect, blending frozen peaches with a little cinnamon, vanilla and almond butter! This comfortingly cold, thick drink is "Just Peachy!"

April's Owner Specials in the Wheatsville Deli include our delicious Garden Bagel, your choice of any toasted Rock Star bagel spread with cream cheese and topped with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions, $3.49, reg. $3.99! Also on sale for owners is our classic Organic Iced Black Tea, $1.29, reg. $1.69! For you Mate lovers, our beloved Iced Yerba Mate is also back for the season! And in our self-serve case you will find the warm weather return of our cold, spicy Tomato Gazpacho Soup, 16 fl oz containers on sale for $3.25, reg. $3.75!
Also on sale at the Deli Counter are Boar's Head Honey Maple Ham at $8.49/lb, reg. $8.99 and Smoked Provolone, $4.99/lb, reg. $5.99!
Come on in and try something new!

Now is the time to be eating Asparagus
Nothing says "Spring!" quite like asparagus. We serve it in several dishes in the deli, but it's also easy to cook at home. Asparagus is low in calories, contains no cholesterol and is very low in sodium. It is also a good source of vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium and zinc, and a very good source of dietary fiber, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, rutin, niacin, folic acid, iron, phosphorus, potassium, copper, manganese and selenium. The amino acid asparagine gets its name from asparagus, the asparagus plant being rich in this compound. (This is from wikipedia, but I STILL think it's true!)

I made a video for youtube a couple of years ago about a quick and simple way of preparing Asparagus- if you're new to this great veggi, allow me to invite you to take a peek at this silly thing. If  you want a stronger flavor, you can roll your asparagus in olive oil, salt and pepper and bake it at 425 for 10-15 minutes until soft or grill it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djCfwniLecE

Surimi Salad         Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
    * 1/2 pound imitation crab (surimi - see Note), chopped and shredded
    * 1/2 cup finely-chopped sweet onion
    * 1/4 cup finely-chopped celery
    * 1/4 cup finely-chopped dill pickle
    * 1 Tablespoon sweet pickle relish
    * 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
    * 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
    * 1/8 teaspoon white pepper or to taste
    * 1/4 cup mayonnaise or to taste
    * 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
    * 1 Tablespoon chopped chives
Preparation:
Toss imitation crab (surimi), sweet onion, celery, dill pickle, sweet pickle relish, dill weed, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, mustard, and chives until combined. Chill.

I hope that you all have an incredible week!

Dan Gillotte

Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy

Meet our newest cashier- John Mackey!

Hello Wheatsville friends and fans and welcome to the April 1st edition of our weekly updates!

I'm pleased to announce the hire of our newest cashier, John Mackey. John has good experience working at another natural foods store in town and we're glad to have him working the registers. If this works out, he may even take over writing these weekly e-mails and running our Facebook account.

And, check out our newest deli offering- Bacon fried Tofu!

Ok now, on to the rest of our updates with NO FOOLING around!

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Bunnies!

Easter brunch and hams!

Deli yumminess

Flowers, plants and more!

Candy!

Cheese island

other meat specials

BUNNIES BUNNIES BUNNIES BUNNIES!

 

From Sjaak's Chocolates, the makers of the fine chocolates we enjoyed for Valentine's Day, we are now happy to have chocolate Easter bunnies and boxes of vegan Easter truffles! These little cuties are made of Organic, Fair-Trade chocolate and are available in milk-chocolate or vegan dark chocolate. Other specialties from Sjaak's include a little chocolate basket with a mini chocolate bunny and eggs, a handmade paper box of truffles and cute little bags of brightly colored, foil-wrapped chocolate eggs. By the way, these are NOT just for kids! J

You can find them by the front door of the coop on display with bouquets of gorgeous flowers.

 

ALSO! We were sure to stock up on Chocolove's Almonds & Sea Salt in 55% Dark Chocolate Bars. If you haven't tried one of these yet…well let's just say that maybe you should stay away. They are AMAZING—creamy dark chocolate with little flecks of sea salt and slices of almonds. Easter Bunny approved!

 

Easter specialties in the Deli and Meat departments

Easter is upon us and we have the Spring Fever to prove it! This Friday, Saturday and Sunday we will be featuring a seasonal holiday brunch buffet on the hot bar from 11am-2pm and again from 4pm-7pm daily! On Easter Sunday we will be running the hot bar straight through from 11am-7pm! The tasty dishes we have planned for you include our Sweet Honey-Mustard Holiday Ham with Apple "Jus", Vegan Colcannon made with mashed potatoes, leeks, kale and cabbage, simply Roasted Organic Carrots, a Spinach Frittata with mushrooms, green onions and two kinds of cheese, and lots more! 

From Bryan, the Butcher

 

Hey folks it's time to get that grill fired up!  The weather is great AND it is Easter.  We have great specials to support a healthy grilling habit. Also, look in the quick to fix case next to the meat case for some new "grilling" ready items. The first weekend we will have chicken kabobs made with Buddy's chicken and marinated in the Deli's Cilantro Lime dressing, with lots more new items to follow soon.

 

For Easter we have Niman's petite hams.  These hams were rated  as one of the best  baked hams for Easter. Check out the link below to see what Epicurious has to say.http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/everydaycooking/tastetests/bakedhamtastetest

We also have Niman Lamb legs that are perfect for an Easter dinner.  Here is a great recipe that is quick and easy, really bringing out the flavor of the lamb. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/rosemary-and-garlic-roast-leg-of-lamb-recipe/index.html

  

Deli yumminess is springing up!

Today starts a new month and with that come fabulous new springtime recipes for your Wheatsville Deli!

In the cold cases we will have slices of our fresh basil and parmesan-stuffed honey-glazed Spring Ham, crispy and creamy Risotto Cakes, and our brunch favorites: Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche and Bacon Florentine Quiche, all made with cage-free eggs!

And what would Easter be without SWEETS?! The Wheatsville bakers have been busy baking up sweet treats for your holiday weekend: vegan Carrot Cake slices, pretty and tart Lemon Squares, soft and oh-so-Southern Buttermilk Cookies made with Organic Valley buttermilk, and our amazing Peanut Butter Cups will be available alongside packs of rich Tom's Fudge so come in and celebrate!

We are also featuring a couple of Fresh in the Deli recipes shared with us by other co-ops across the nation! From the Sno-Isle Natural Foods Co-op in Everett, Washington, comes the delicious Puget Sound Artichoke Salad! We combine artichoke hearts with multicolored bell peppers, red onion, fresh kale and toss with salty kalamata olives and feta cheese! Dressed with a garlicky white wine vinaigrette, this salad is a seasonal standout!

As an alternative to ordinary potato salad, the creative cooks at Lakewinds Natural Foods in Minnesota have created the spring-fresh Asparagus Potato Salad! Starting with creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, they have added fresh asparagus, carrots, scallions and tomatoes and tossed it all up in a honey-mustard-miso dressing! Yum!!

The Deli's new Salsa of the Month for April is the spicy and gorgeous Sweet Serrano, blending peppers, peaches, red onions, fresh tomatoes and cilantro!

The Smoothie of the Month also features peaches, but goes for the Peach Cobbler effect, blending frozen peaches with a little cinnamon, vanilla and almond butter! It's "Just Peachy!"

Deli Owner Specials for April include our delightful Garden Bagel, your choice of any toasted Rock Star bagel spread with cream cheese and topped with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and red onion, $3.49, reg. $3.99! Also on sale for owners is our classic Organic Iced Black Tea, $1.29, reg. $1.69! For you Mate lovers, our beloved Iced Yerba Mate is also back for the season! And in our self-serve case you will find the warm weather return of our cold, spicy Tomato Gazpacho Soup, 16 fl oz containers on sale for $3.25, reg. $3.75!

Also on sale at the Deli Counter are Boar's Head Honey Maple Ham at $8.49/lb, reg. $8.99 and Smoked Provolone, $4.99/lb, reg. $5.99!

 

Produce Owner Specials

Historically, the produce department hasn't participated much in our Owner's Special Program, and I am proud to announce to that starting in April we will be! This month we will feature Wholly Guacamole varieties (Spicy, Classic and Pico Style) for $4.99 for the Classic and Spicy,  and $2.49 for the Pico Style. We will also be offering the popular Debbie Meyer's Green Re-Usable Produce bags on sale for $8.99 all month. There are twenty re-usable produce bags in each box of varying sizes. These bags can be re-used multiple time, and keep produce fresh longer in your refrigerator!

 

Flowers

Our floral program has kicked off this March, and people seem to be excited that we have fresh flowers for them to spruce up their homes during Spring cleaning. Currently, our flowers come from Ecuador, are certified sustainably grown and come in large and small bouquets. We'll have some special flowers for Easter weekend, too.

 

We've been asked about the availability of local flowers, especially flowers from the Aronofsky Family Farms in Wimberly. Unfortunately, the Aronofsky's are unable to do business with us due to difficulty to meet their current demand. However, we will be getting other locally source flowers when available, and they will be offered alongside our current selection. In the process of putting the program together, I've spoken to several Texas and local growers, and several of them were impacted by the low temperatures around the New Year. Look for local flowers soon!

 

Starter Plants

We are currently carrying starter plants from P/2 Organics and Thymely Herbs, both local companies with a variety of plants available. These are located at the entrance of the store, and the organic varieties are marked with a yellow sticker. Now is the time to plant, so get'em soon!

 

In The Grocery Aisle

 

Organic Candies:

 Sometimes you just need something sweet. If you don't want to sacrifice your standards, it's good to know that there is an option for natural treats. This week the Let's Do Organic Gummi Bears hit the shelf at Wheatsville in three flavors. These Gummi Bears are organic, vegan and gluten free. Whether you're in the mood for sweet or sour, they will fit the need. It is also worth mentioning that we have organic jelly beans and other organic soft candies from Surf Sweets. Enjoy. Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer

 

From Cheese Island!

I have decided to carry over the sale on our mild print cheddar through Easter weekend. It will be on sale for $3.99/lb, regularly $4.99/lb. Starting tomorrow we will have  a few sales  on Organic Valley our products. Organic Valley Neufchatel and Cream Cheese in the 8oz tub will be on sale for $2.29 ea., regularly 2.89. Organic Valley  Sliced Muenster, Cheddar, Montery Jack and Provolone will be on sale for $3.99 ea., regularly $4.99 each.

Organic Valley shredded parmesan 4oz is on sale for $3.49 ea., regularly$ 4.29 ea.  Organic bleu cheese crumbles  4 oz will be on sale for $3.49 ea., regularly $4.89 each.

 

For all you cheese burger fans here  is a link you should check out. http://www.cheeseandburger.com/

 

Meat specials

Niman Ranch Beef N.Y. Strip steak-regular price $18.99 lb. NOW $16.99 lb.

Organic Prairie 12oz ground meat chubs (Turkey & chicken) $5.29 reg. $6.99 (beef) $5.69 reg. $6.99.

Niman Ranch Pulled Pork-$8.49 16oz package, regular price $8.79

Surimi (imitation crabmeat) $4.99 lb regular $5.99 lb

 

You should also know (your) meat case has been re-organized. So next time you visit the meat case look around for a bit you might see somthing new! We have recently brought back two of our all time favorite products, Pederson's Bacon flavored sausage $6.99 for a 16oz package & Smoked kielbasa $4.99 for a 16 oz package. I don't need to hype these up much, because they are awesome and the quality of the product speaks for its self. Pederson's is locally raised and produced in Hamilton Texas, and is all natural & certified humane.

Have a great week and happy April fools day!

Dan Gillotte

Wheatsvile GM and e-mail guy!