Lemonade, Grilling, the best of the safest sunscreens and more!

Howdy Wheatsville Friends!

I hope your week is going well and that the rain is making your plants happy!

 

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Lemonade Joy

Grillin' Specials

Summer Sunscreen

Cheese Island

Keepin' Cool with your Wheatsville Deli

In the Grocery Aisle

Run for the Board

Two New Local Brews!

 

Lemonade Joy

Delightfully refreshing Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade & Limeade are on sale for $1.69 all month long (regularly 3.19). These will hydrate you and taste delicious and perfectly summery.

 

Grillin' Specials

Niman Ranch Ribeye steaks $16.99/lb, regularly $18.99/lb (while supplies last)!

Father's day is coming up and Dad would love to grill up any of these great items we have priced to sell. Start thinking now about what the old man likes and surprise him with his favorite stuff. Want to order up a bunch of steaks ahead of time? We can help you out. We can hand select the best ones and have them ready to pick up before you even get here. You can also enjoy the 5% discount on special orders.

June is also Eat Local Month! Wheatsville has always been a strong supporter of all things local, and the meat counter is full of great local products, including many names you may have seen at the farmers market: Bastrop Cattle Company, Dewberry Hills Farm, Loncito's Lamb, and Richardson's Family Farm. We have a great selection in the freezer of all these suppliers. You can also find some great local options in the "quick-to-fix" case. This is the beef we are using for our beef skirt steaks for fajitas seasoned in-house with peppers and onions, ready to grill for just $8.99/lb. Also, pick up some of our house-made Bacon Cheddar Burgers made with Windy Bar ground beef and local Veldhuizen "Redneck" Cheddar for $8.99/lb. These are a great way to eat local – all you have to do is fire up the grill!

 

Summer Sunscreen

The Wheatsville Health Team wants everyone to have a safe and sunburn free summer in the Texas heat this year.  Here are some of our best recommendations for sunscreen protection from the Environmental Working Group.  We have all of these and more for your skin's protection! http://www.ewg.org/2010sunscreen/

 

Caribbean Solutions SPF 25- http://www.caribbean-sol.com/

Caribbean Solutions SPF 25 for kids- A personal staff favorite.  It stayed on through swimming and beyond…

All Terrain KIDSPORT SPF 30- Specially formulated for kids. Uses Z-Cote® which offers the broadest UVA/UVB spectrum protection available. No Slip/Dry Grip, No Eye Sting, Water and Sweat Resistant.

All Terrain AQUASPORT SPF 30- Natural Remedies for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Badger SPF 30 (scented and unscented) http://www.badgerbalm.com/c-12-babies-kids.aspx

Badger SPF 30 (anti-bug formula)

Badger sunscreen SPF30 All season face stick- This stick is an easy to carry alternative for people on the go!

California Baby SPF 3  sunblock stick-http://www.californiababy.com/index.html California Baby is both chemical and Tear-Free

California Baby SPF 30 (unscented)- Because your baby already smells good….

 

Cheese Island

I have to say that I am so excited about this weekend. Four years of patient waiting, and the World Cup is finally here!!!  We have cheeses from around the world to help celebrate you favorite teams. We also have cheese trays and cheeses to compliment those breakfast tacos, burgers, hot dogs and fajitas. We have Manchego on sale for $13.69/lb, regularly $16.29/lb. Marscapone is on sale for $3.99, regularly $4.29. Fleur de France 8oz Brie is on sale for $5.29, regularly $5.99.  Organic Valley 8 oz. Feta, Mozzarella and Raw Sharp Cheddar are all on sale for $3.99, regularly $4.99. Galaxy Mozzarella Shreds is on sale for $2.89, regularly $3.79.

 

Keepin' Cool with your Wheatsville Deli!

Along with the weather heating up, the month of June has brought all new Owner Specials and tasty treats for you to enjoy at your Wheatsville Co-op Deli!

Smoothie season is most certainly underway, and our Smoothie of the Month is Strawberry Pineapple! Come get your all-fruit, no-filler, icy-cold and super-thick smoothies, made just how you like 'em with all sorts of add-ins possible! Choose your fruit(s) and build from there: pineapple, blueberry, strawberry, mango, raspberry, banana and peach are all on the menu! With a grand array of fruits plus tons of extras from spirulina to cacao nibs, there is a smoothie for everyone – try a Banana Dream with peanut butter and chocolate syrup, or a Strawberry-Mango smoothie with rice milk and almond butter!

Want more of a pick me up while trying to stay cool? Try our amazing Iced Coffee Toddy, a 24 hour cold brewed burst of caffeineated deliciousness on sale for owners for $1.49, reg. $1.99! Other cold brews available include our sweet and milky Thai Iced Coffee, earthy Yerba Mate, the pretty in pink Nile Valley Hibiscus Mint Iced Tea, and locally-sourced Iced Chai Tea!

Our other two owner specials this month are for some of your Deli's most popular items! Grab'n'go containers of our house-made Tuna Salad, studded with chunks of juicy apples, celery, red bell peppers, carrots and green onions are available for $7.99/lb, reg. $8.99/lb! And from our Deli Counter, the tasty and filling Falafel Black Olive Hummus Pita Sandwich is on sale for just $4.99, reg. $5.49!

Also on sale at the Deli Counter are tasty cold cuts sliced by the pound: Boar's Head Honey Maple Ham, $8.49/lb, reg. $8.99/lb and Provolone Cheese, $4.99/lb, reg. $5.99/lb!

Our new Salsa of the Month is the smoky sweet Blackened Pepper Salsa, blending roasted jalapenos with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic and lime juice!

Beets with Lemon, Mint & Cilantro is our Fresh in the Deli special for June and comes to us from the fine folks at Weaver Street Market at Carrboro, NC. This refreshing salad tosses raw, shredded beets with flavorful, fresh herbs in a light, lemony dressing – this may just be the perfect salad for a hot summer day!

And don't forget Father's Day is coming on June 20th! We'll have all the perfect sides to help you celebrate the man in your life's big day, whether he's on the grill or just kickin' back!

With so much to offer, your Wheatsville Deli is the place to fill up and cool off!

 

In The Grocery Aisle

Good Flow Honey:

I'd like to take a minute here to acknowledge a local company that's not at all new to Austin or Wheatsville. Good Flow Honey has been producing top-quality honey in Central Texas since the seventies. Wheatsville proudly carries Good Flow in varieties such as Pure Texas Wildflower and Mountain Clover Pure Virgin Honey, which is unfiltered and unheated. Pick some up at Wheatsville in a jar or in bulk. For more facts and history go to http://www.goodflowhoney.com/

Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer

 

Run for the board!

The Board is ramping up its annual election process, and the Nominations Committee would like to invite all Wheatsville owners to think seriously about running for a seat on the board. This is a different kind of leadership opportunity than you can find at any other organization. As a board, we are charged with acting on behalf and for the benefit of the owners of our co-op. We do this by using an incredible governance system that facilitates our leadership by focusing our energies on the "big-picture" questions, leaving the work of running the grocery store in the hands of Dan and his incredible staff. We have the great privilege of working for you, a diverse and passionate group of people who have invested in a business you believe in.

Members of the board serve three-year terms, receive a discount on purchases, and help to change the world in which we live through the perpetuation of co-op values and principles.

With our store renovation complete, this is a very exciting time to serve on the board. If you are interested, please click on the link to download a Board Packet and Application or pick one up at the Hospitality Desk.

In order to run as an 'endorsed' candidate (see Board Application for more information), you must attend at least one board meeting (always from 6-9pm) and one Orientation Session (times TBD).  Please see the schedule below and RSVP if you plan on attending: nominations@wheatsville.coop.

June 16    (Wednesday 7:30pm)            Orientation for Prospective Board Candidates
June 29    (Tuesday)        Regular meeting of the Board of Directors
July 13    (Tuesday 6pm)        Orientation for Prospective Board Candidates
July 17    (Saturday 1pm)        Orientation for Prospective Board Candidates
July 27    (Tuesday)        Regular meeting of the Board of Directors
August 1    (Sunday)                Deadline to submit your application
August 24    (Tuesday)    Regular meeting of the Board of Directors


If you want an even better pitch for running for the board, take a look at this Breeze article
Cooperatively Yours,
The 2010 Nominations Committee

Two new local brews!

Independence Brewing Company Stash IPA and Convict Hill Stout are now available in 4-pack bottles. Stash IPA is hopped five times with Horizon, Ahtanum and Cascade hops to balances bitterness with a fresh, floral hop aroma. Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout pours jet-black into the glass--near opaque and sporting a sizable crown of dark tan head. Roasty, dark coffee notes blend with Baker's chocolate in a brew that in potent enough to pass as an imperial stout. Independence Brewing Company

 

Thanks for supporting your community owned grocery store!

Have a great week!

Dan

GM & email guy

Summer fruit and salmon time and more!

Hello Wheatsville Friends and Fans!

Happy New Year! Yep, you heard right. Wheatsville just started our new fiscal year on Tuesday! Thanks for all your amazing support last year as we crushed sales records and exceeded our financial projections for the renovated store by a mile! We're looking forward to continues excellent growth and success this year thanks to you and the hard work of our awesome staff! Yay us!

 

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Summer Time is Summer Fruit Time

Salmony, seafoody goodness including Shrimp news

In grocery, introducing Zingerman's hand-built candy!

Visit Cheese Island

Health Team Summer Fun

Sail Beer (not a typo!)

Very special cheeseburger recipes

 

Summer Time= Fruit Time

Texas Peaches!

For as early in the season as it is, these peaches taste like mid-season peaches. So far, the peaches from Lightsey Farms in Mexia have been so delicious and juicy that it is almost confusing. Deliciously confusing.

Berry Filled Melon Halves

We're trying out some new things with our cut fruit program. Our most recent experiment has been with berry filled cantaloupe halves. We are also offering cut watermelon halves and regular cantaloupe halves.

Stonefruits

Texas peaches get a lot of exposure, but that doesn't mean that other stone fruits are any less delicious! We're currently offering organic white peaches, organic yellow peaches and organic cherries. The cherries are starting to taste amazing and have been very juicy.

We're still waiting for nectarines (white and regular), apricots, plums and pluots.

Local Stuff

We're still getting amazing organic zucchini and squash from Martinez Farms in Pleasonton, Texas. We're also getting their organic cucumbers. Organic green beans and corn (super sweet!) are coming in from J&B Farms in Hondo, TX. The hothouse tomatoes from Alpine are getting better and better and we hope to get some field grown local tomatoes soon! We've got Texas watermelon, and as always all of our sprouts are grown near Lake Travis by the kind folks from New World Produce.

 

Fresh Copper River Sockeye salmon and great local goodies!

 

New seafood options this month! It's sockeye salmon season in the northwest and the runs are bountiful. This is due in part to excellent wildlife management by Alaskan fisheries and Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch list that monitors population levels closely. Salmon is now on the "super green" list due to its high levels of sustainability. Salmon is easily one of the most sustainable seafood species on the planet. Read more about the "super green" list at http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/seafoodwatch.aspx

 

Meanwhile, you can pick Wild Alaskan "Copper River" Sockeye Salmon for $29.99/lb. The Salmon is shipped to Wheatsville fresh and it is never frozen. In terms of quality this is the highest tier of salmon for chefs, because of texture and robust flavor. Even in Seattle this fish can sell in restaurants for upwards of $60 dollars a plate. It's a true gem. So hustle into the store all you chefs! It's too good to last for long.

 

And that's not all that's new in the seafood counter! Everyone is aware that the disaster in the Gulf isn't going away. The ramifications of this environmental disaster will be felt long after the spill is stopped. And again New Orleans and the Louisiana fishing industry will be left to pick up the pieces. It's really heart breaking. So as our Gulf shrimp became unavailable, we've changed our sourcing for wild shrimp. As luck would have it, we found what I believe to be a better choice for the owners at Wheatsville: Certified Organic shrimp from the eastern beaches of Florida! Shrimp that are farmed are considered a farm and are in turn able to be certified organic. The process for shrimp farming isn't what you think, at least in the U.S. The shrimp farmers employ a system called "closed loop" farming. This ensures no negative environmental impact. It also produces a very clean product. We're selling 31-40 count Peeled & Deveined Organic Shrimp for $14.99/lb. They're easy to cook, since the cleaning has been done, and you pay for only usable meat. Read about shrimp on the Seafood Watch list – our product is the one at the top!

We also have plenty of great owner specials this month!

Buddy's All Natural boneless skinless breast on sale for $7.39/lb, regularly priced at $7.69/lb

Niman Ranch BBQ Pulled Pork $8.49 for a full pound of heat'n'eat shredded BBQ goodness, regularly priced at $8.89

Niman Ranch Top sirloin Full cut steak $8.49/lb, regularly $8.99/lb

Niman Ranch Top sirloin Ambassador cut $8.99/lb, regularly $9.49/lb

Niman Ranch Top sirloin Petite cut $9.49/lb, regularly $9.99/lb

Niman Ranch Ground sirloin 85% lean $7.99/lb, regularly $8.99/lb

Niman Ranch Ribeye steaks $16.99/lb, regularly $18.99/lb (while supplies last!)

 

June is also Eat Local Month! Wheatsville has always been a strong supporter of all things local, and the meat counter is full of great local products, including many names you may have seen at the farmers market, like Bastrop Cattle Company, Dewberry Hills Farm, Loncito's Lamb, and Richardson's Family Farm. We have a great selection in the freezer of all these suppliers. You can also find some great local options in the "quick-to-fix" case. Local rancher Michael Kline is raising exceptional 100% Black Angus Cattle in Stonewall, Texas under the brand name of Windy Bar Ranch. This is the beef we are using for our beef skirt steaks for fajitas seasoned in-house with peppers and onions, ready to grill for just $8.99/lb. Also, pick up some of our house-made Bacon Cheddar Burgers made with Windy Bar ground beef and local Veldhuizen "Redneck" Cheddar for $8.99/lb. These are a great way to eat local – all you have to do is fire up the grill! See you soon!

 

In the Grocery Aisle

Texas Tea:

Iced tea is definitely a must-have by this time of the year. Wheatsville is here to help you cool off with the locally made Texas Tea. In five flavors, all with local ingredients like Fredericksburg Peaches and Good Flow Honey, Texas Tea is just the right thing for summer in Central Texas. For the month of June, we got all five flavors for 99 cents, down from the regular price of $1.49. Enjoy. Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer

New and Delicious!

Do you remember when candy bars were made by hand? Of course you don't, it was over 100 years ago! That's why Zingerman's Candy Manufactory decided to make candy the original way, like it was 100 years ago. They choose the best "real food" ingredients they can find and transform them, in small batches using traditional cooking techniques, into candy bars. The result? Full flavored, delicious treats the likes of which haven't been enjoyed in decades. Eat one of 4 delicious flavors today!

Original: Zzang!^® Original is the first bar they created back in 2002 it's the most popular. It's got the classic candy bar combination of peanuts, caramel and chocolate, using freshly roasted Virginia peanuts, full flavored-65% Ecuadorian chocolate, and muscovado brown sugar.

Also: Cashew Cow, What the Fudge? and Wowza! Raspberry Chocolate Ganache

You can find these treats at Wheatsville both by the coffee bar and in the chocolate bars aisle.

Read more about it at the Zingerman's Candy Manufactory web-site.

Cheese Island

We have a few things on sale in the Cheese Department. First I will be keeping the Manchego on sale for $13.69/lb, regularly $16.29/lb, until we run out of the discounted wheels. Our Fleur de France 8 oz. brie is on sale for $5.29, regularly $5.99.The Fleur de France sale is while supplies last. Also, for the month we will have our Canadian brie on sale for $7.99/lb, regularly $9.99/lb.  Wondering what uses there are for brie? Scroll to then end for some awesomely wonderful sandwich recipes that I pulled from the Grilled Cheese Academy web site!!!

Health Team Summer Fun

Tiffin $ 21.99 – We have 2 styles to choose from, Stainless, stylish & stackable!
This 2-Tier Stainless Steel Tiffin Set* (a nifty lunch box system that hails from India) is reusable, lightweight, and has a lid that doubles as a plate. It's easy to carry and clean, but hard to live without. Great for both cold or hot food, and the planet, too.

Sip Cups $ 8.99 – 16 ounce cup to keep your beverages cold in the summer heat.  We have cool summer colors available.

Ice Invader ice trays $ 5.99 – Put some more fun into summertime with these nifty silicone ice trays in the shapes of your favorite space invaders.  Add fresh fruit for an extra zap!

Salad Spinners $ 21.99 – Keep produce fresher longer, and make summer salads taste even  better with an easy to use, easy to clean salad spinner.  It works great for berries too!

Full Sail Beer Sale is almost over!

Last chance to buy Full Sail Pale Ale, Full Sail I.P.A. and Full Sail Amber for only $6.49 regularly $7.49! Full Sail Pale Ale has a fresh, hoppy aroma that comes from two Northwest hop varieties, while two-row Pale and Crystal malt give it a mild sweetness that finishes clean and crisp. Full Sail I.P.A. has a full, malty body and a subtle hint of fresh citrus to it. Full Sail Amber is a sweet, malty, medium-bodied ale with a spicy, floral hop finish. It's brewed with 2-row Pale, Crystal and Chocolate malts and Mt. Hoods and Cascades hops.Yum!

Chee Burger Chee Burger Recipes!

THE BRASSERIE

Ingredients                                                                No. of Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 bone-in beef short ribs*
• Salt and pepper
• 1 small yellow onion, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 celery stalk, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup port or red wine, optional
• 4 cups unsalted beef stock or broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 red onions, sliced
• 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 8 slices country French bread
• 12 ounces Wisconsin Brie cheese, sliced

Cooking Directions

*Although short ribs are preferred, leftover pot roast can be substituted

For the meat: Heat a stockpot or Dutch oven over high heat. Add oil. Season short ribs on all sides with salt and pepper. Place in hot oil; brown on all sides. Remove ribs to a plate and add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to pan, stirring to remove any brown bits from bottom of pan. Cook 5 minutes. Add wine, if using, and simmer to reduce liquid by three-fourths. Add stock and tomato paste; stir and bring to a simmer. Return ribs to pan; cover and lower heat to a bare simmer. Cook for 2-3 hours or until meat is fork-tender. (Can also be cooked in slow cooker or in a 300ºF oven.)

Drain liquid into a saucepan; remove meat from bones. Return liquid to stove and simmer until reduced by at least one-half. Pour over the meat and veggies. (Recipe can be prepared to this point a few days in advance and refrigerated. Gently rewarm meat when you are ready to make sandwiches.)

For pickled onions: Place vinegar, water, sugar, and a little salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Place onions in nonreactive bowl and pour the liquid over them; cover and cool.

To assemble sandwiches: Heat a skillet or sautée pan over medium heat. Melt 1-2 tablespoons butter and add 4 slices of bread. Top each with 1/8 of Brie slices, some of glazed meat and vegetables, pickled onions, another 1/8 of Brie slices, and top slice of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon butter on each sandwich top. Grill until bread is golden and cheese is melted, turning once during grilling.

THE FLAT IRON

Ingredients                                    No. of Servings: 4

• 6 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch cinnamon
• Pinch nutmeg
• 2 large russet potatoes
• Salt and pepper
• 4 tablespoons canola oil
• 8 slices bacon
• 8 thick slices firm white bread
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces Wisconsin Brie cheese, sliced
• Pure maple syrup, optional

Cooking Directions

Make dipping mixture: Whisk 2 eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in wide bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Peel potatoes and cover with cold water in pot. Season with salt. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes; turn off burner and let sit 15-20 minutes. Drain; rinse potatoes with cold water. When cool, grate with the large holes of box grater. Heat heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over high heat. Add canola oil; heat. Spread shredded potatoes evenly over skillet bottom. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes or until brown on bottom. Do not stir or disturb potatoes while cooking. Using a wide spatula, flip potatoes over and brown other side without stirring.

Fry bacon in skillet until brown and crispy. Remove; drain on paper towels. Return skillet to stove over medium heat and fry remaining 4 eggs. Remove eggs to a plate. Keep warm.

Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat and add butter. Remove dipping mixture from refrigerator. Re-whisk to blend well. Dip the bread slices, one at a time, in mixture. Grill one side. Flip. Brown second side. Top 4 slices each with 1 ounce Brie, a portion of the potatoes, 1 egg, two slices of bacon, and another ounce of Brie. Top with another prepared bread slice. Continue to grill sandwiches briefly to heat the Brie, being careful not to over brown bread. Serve with maple syrup on the side, if desired.

Have a most excellent week and weekend!

 

Dan Gillotte

Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy

Remember Grilling for Memorial Day!

Hi Wheatsville friends and fans!

 

I hope that you are having a most excellent week and that you have some fun plans cooked up for this Memorial Day weekend! Traditionally viewed as the start of summer, Memorial Day is also a chance for folks to honor those that have given their lives in service to our country. So, whether you have a picnic or trip to the lake planned or are going to a remembrance service or a parade, I hope that the holiday is a good one.

 

If you are planning an awesome picnic, grill-out of lake trip,  Wheatsville wants to help (and maybe come along!)

 

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The deli is loving the slaw and potato salad!

Meat for your grill

Chips for snacking

Want cheese on that?

Frozen delights

Sausage and kale recipe

More Full Sail Sale!

Run for the board!

 

The Deli's Rocking A Slew of Sides for Your Memorial Day Celebration!

 

Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and there's nowhere better to stock up on all your picnic and grilling sides and salads than your Wheatsville Deli! We'll have all sorts of fresh and tasty potato, pasta, grain, bean and veggie dishes to satisfy both the strictest vegan and most committed omnivore! A plethora of summertime favorites will be on hand for the taking, leaving you nothing to do but pack the cooler and, if you're so inclined, to fire up the grill!

We intend to go all out to make your picnic perfect, and will have a wide variety of choice salads in our Deli Case for you to sample and pick all of your favorites! Choose from dishes like our sweet-n-spicy Chipotle Potato Salad, classic Picnic Potato Salad and creamy Vegan Potato Salad! Three-Bean Salad is an old-school winner, and Black Bean Mango gives a nod to the southwest! Round out the sides with customer favorite Cashew Linguine, classic Picnic Macaroni Salad, and delicious Ginger Tempeh Pasta! Our chockfull of goodness Alpha Omega Salad, pilaf-style Savory Basmati Rice and Spicy Mango Quinoa will not disappoint! And you can't go wrong with veggie salads, like the raw Lively Beets & Carrots, Meme's Coleslaw, crowd-pleasing Broccoli with Cashew Tamari, and Sumi Salad!

You supply the party, we'll supply the sides. Come on in, grab an array of salads, some drinks, a bag of charcoal and pick out your favorite things to grill – no matter what you love, Wheatsville Co-op has got you covered for Memorial Day!

 

Bryan our meat guy says, "Let's celebrate Memorial day!"

Wheatsville has so many great choices for your grilling need over the holiday weekend. If you're feeding many or just a few, Wheatsville has all the bases covered.
Have a bigger crowd to feed? Take advantage of our family pack Buddy's chicken priced for better value.

Family pack chicken tenders $6.99 lb
Family pack chicken thigh meat $4.99 lb
Family pack chicken leg quarters $2.79 lb
Family pack Niman Ranch ground beef $4.79 lb



 

Need something special to "Wow" them? Check out:
 Niman Ribeye Steaks-- U.S.D.A Choice grade 100% Black Angus beef, owner special price of $16.99 lb regularly $18.99 lb. Highly marbled, superior tenderness and at the right price. What's not to like?



 

Niman Ranch Beef Top Sirloin "petite" cut. Delectable smaller but thicker cut steak. It's easy to cook the perfect medium rare steak with. Everyday price of $9.99 lb. It's one of our best sellers.



 

Niman ranch beef skirt steak a.k.a. Fajita. Fantastic steak for rolling up in tortillas with veggies and salsa. Great price of $8.99 lb. Get them while they last!

Niman Ranch Pork and Beef Kabob meat. Who doesn't like kabobs? Easy to make, easy to manage on the grill. These chunks of our best cuts are big enough to run into a skewer with veggies or fruit. Try the beef $8.99 lb or pork $6.99 lb.

 

 

How about seasoning or marinade? It's my belief that with quality beef you don't need a marinade. Seasoning is very important. While I make my own blends from our great selection of bulk spices, I can recommend the Szedge brand of spices located on isle 1 next to produce. They make one for every kind of meat. Just follow the seasoning directions (can take up to 24hrs, so plan ahead) and enjoy great results.



 

Maybe you need something easy? Let us do the work for you. In our "quick-to-fix" case we have some new items that are really winning over the customers. Pick some up and see what they're talking about.


Seasoned Fajita meat $8.99 lb. Made with Niman beef skirt steaks, or when available local Windy Bar skirt steaks. Flavored with a blend of 6 peppers and spices.


Marinated Chicken Kabobs made with Buddy's natural chicken breast and fresh veggies $7.99 lb. Marinated in Wheatsville's own cilantro lime vinaigrette.


Bacon cheddar burgers, $8.99 lb, are made with local ingredients from Windy Bar ranch local beef and Veldhuizen "redneck" cheddar (made with beer). Also includes Niman ranch bacon. It's just that easy.


 

PS. Look in the meat department for some great supplies for your grilling needs. We stock spatulas, tongs, fish turners, bamboo skewers, and more. All are must have grilling tools.

 

In The Grocery Aisle

Rudi's Organic Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns

Time for a barbeque? We've got you covered with Rudi's Organic Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns. Hamburger buns are on sale for $3.29, regularly $4.29, and hot dog buns are $2.49, regularly $3.49. You can find these and other barbeque essentials like charcoal and organic condiments across from the meat case.

Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer

 

The COOP Advantage!---Niki Nash, Wheatsville Merchandising Manager

 

5 oz. Kettle Potato Chips on sale:$1.79 reg.$2.69

I bet most of y'all know how delicious Kettle Chips are, but have you tried every flavor?? There's Sea Salt & Vinegar, Jalapeno, Spicy Thai, Sea Salt, New York Cheddar, Sour Cream Onion & Chive, Unsalted, Honey Dijon, Tuscan Three Cheese and Sweet Onion!

These richly flavored chips are on sale for the rest of May and make a great addition to a picnic, barbeque or party—especially if you bring several flavors and let people choose their favorite!

 

 

 

CHEESE ISLAND

 

We have the cheeses to complement your main courses for Memorial day. We have slices for your burgers and sandwiches and shreds to top your fajita tacos and hot dogs. Looking for burger ideas? You should check this site out http://www.cheeseandburger.com/.  The Sheboygan burger is not for the faint of heart.  We also have blues, fetas and fresh mozzarella for your salad eating pleasure. We still have Manchego on sale through the end of this month for $13.69/lb, regularly $16.29/lb. Also our Organic Valley Italian and Mexican Shreds are on sale for $3.99 each, regularly $4.99 each. If you are looking for an appetizer to keep the natives from getting restless, try Manchego and pineapple sautéed together in olive oil. It is easy. Heat oil on low heat, you don't want to burn the cheese. Once oil is heated throw in cubed Manchego (I cut the rind off). When the Manchego starts to melt, throw in finely chopped pineapple.  Stir until cheese and pineapple is fluffy, which will be around 3 to 4 minutes.

 

In the Frozen Department

We have dozens of options for the vegetarian griller.  Gardenburgers come in yummy varieties like Original, GardenVegan, Portabella, Black Bean Chipotle and Sun Dried Tomato, each for $3.99.  We also have Quorn's Naked Chick'n Cutlets and Turk'y Burgers for $4.89.  These yummy meat alternatives are high in protein and made from mycoprotein, a certain kind of mushroom.  Learn more at http://www.quorn.us.home.

 

Paqui's Cilantro Tortillas are back!  A package of ten locally made tortillas is $4.49.  We have Roasted Jalepeno and Buttermilk too.  http://www.paqui.com.

 

Butternut Squash Dumplings with Sausage & Kale



Coarse salt


1 pound dumplings (cavatelli) purchased from Pasta & Co.
(but any shelf stable gnocchi, raviolis, or tortellini can be used.). 

2 Tbsp olive oil 


1 lb Richardson's pork sausage (round link)


1 large onion, sliced lengthwise


3 cloves, garlic, sliced


1 tsp red pepper flakes


1 bunch kale (any type of leafy green will work)


1/2 cup white wine


2 cups organic chicken broth



Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt the water, and cook the cavatelli (approximately 3-3 1/2 minutes, until dumplings float). 
While the water is coming to a boil, heat a large skillet over medium high heat, and place the sausage in.  Sear sausage on one side for 10 minutes and then flip over, cooking another 10 minutes until done.
While sausage is cooking, prep the onions & garlic.
Remove sausage from skillet and set aside. Saute onions & garlic in hot skillet adding red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.  If there is not enough oil left from the sausage, add 1-2 Tbsp.  Cook for 4-5 minutes.  
While the kale is cooking down, cut the sausage into bite size pieces.
Add the kale, toss to wilt.  Add the chopped sausage back into skillet. Add the wine and cook for 1 minute, then add the chicken stock and cook for another 4 minutes.
Add the cooked and drained dumplings, mix in.

 

For a vegan alternative to sausage in this recipe, try Field Roast's Sausages http://www.fieldroast.com.  We have Mexican Chipotle, Italian and Smoked Apple Sage for $4.99 for four huge links!  The Smoked Apple Sage would compliment this dish perfectly.  Since it is fully cooked and only needs to be heated, adjust the cooking times accordingly. 

You can find these in the refrigerated case along with a large variety of other vegetarian meat items that would be great on the grill.  Yves Jumbo Veggie Dogs are on sale this month for just $3.29.  We also have Tofurky Sausages for $3.99 each in the following varieties: Italian, Beer Brats and Kielbasa. 

 

You know what goes great with sausage?  Sauerkraut!  We have AWESOME local, raw Straight From the Vine Sauerkrauts in 5 delicious flavors.  This is everyone's favorite 'kraut and definitely worth a try.  Learn more about Stacey's super sauerkraut at http://www.straightfromthevine.net.

 

Full Sail Beer Sale! With Memorial Day on the way it is a great time to save on beers from the wonderful Full Sail Brewery from Oregon . For a limited time we will be offering a great deal on Full Sail Pale Ale, Full Sail I.P.A. and Full Sail Amber now only $6.49 regularly $7.49! Full Sail Pale Ale has a fresh, hoppy aroma that comes from two Northwest hop varieties, while two-row Pale and Crystal malt give it a mild sweetness that finishes clean and crisp. Full Sail I.P.A. has a full, malty body and a subtle hint of fresh citrus to it. Full Sail Amber is a sweet, malty, medium-bodied ale with a spicy, floral hop finish. It's brewed with 2-row Pale, Crystal and Chocolate malts and Mt. Hoods and Cascades hops. Yum!

 

Run for the board!

The Board is ramping up its annual election process, and the Nominations Committee would like to invite all Wheatsville owners to think seriously about running for a seat on the board. This is a different kind of leadership opportunity than you can find at any other organization. As a board, we are charged with acting on behalf and for the benefit of the owners of our co-op. We do this by using an incredible governance system that facilitates our leadership by focusing our energies on the "big-picture" questions, leaving the work of running the grocery store in the hands of Dan and his incredible staff. We have the great privilege of working for you, a diverse and passionate group of people who have invested in a business you believe in.

Members of the board serve three-year terms, receive a discount on purchases, and help to change the world in which we live through the perpetuation of co-op values and principles.

With our store renovation complete, this is a very exciting time to serve on the board. If you are interested, please click on the link to download a Board Packet and Appliction or pick one up at the Hospitality Desk.

Cooperatively Yours,
The 2010 Nominations Committee

Have a great week!

 

Dan Gillotte

Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy

Bike! Graduate! Grill! Drink! Be Merry in May!

Wheatsville Food Co-op Hi Wheatsville friends and fans! Scroll down for: Bike to Work Day Co-op quilt Produce news Eggcellent news Grocery aisle action Full Sail Beer Sale Meaty Specials A visit to Cheese Island   Bike to Work Day! This Friday May 21st is Bike to Work Day. Bike on by to Wheatsville's breakfast station from 7-9am for some coffee, juice and treats! We got a lot of support this year from our vendor friends including: Fontana coffee, Organic valley, Cascade fresh, Borden, Nuun electrolyte water, and Mmmpanadas!!! Thanks to our vendors and we salute all of you bicycling commuters! Co-op Quilt on Tour! You may notice an awesome addition to our store décor! A beautiful quilt made from t-shirts of our sister co-ops all over the country. The quily tours from food co-op to food co-op, and we have it for just a few short weeks before it goes on to its next stop. So, come check it out! (Scroll to the end to read the story of the famous Food Co-op Quilt.) Congratulations Class of 2010 from the produce department! Congrats to all you graduates out there! If you have a graduate in your life and feel like giving them a littles something special, pick up some beautiful flowers from your produce department! We also have cut fruit and other convenient delicious items like mandarins and Wholly Guacamole pre-made guacamoles in three flavors that'll help put a little pomp into any circumstance. What's Local in Produce It's the beginning of our best local season, and we're already starting to feel the excitement. Currently we have blackberries from Oak Hills Farms in Poteet and blueberries from Vidor, both of which have been pretty tasty. We have organic zucchini and yellow squash from Martinez Farms in Pleasanton, and bibb lettuce from Amamdor farms. Soon we'll start to see some tomatoes and peaches coming in and that's when the fun begins. Delicious Mangos Both the Tommy Atkins (larger reddish ones) and the Atalufo (small yellow kidney shaped ones) mangos have been delicious the past few weeks. If you haven't picked some of these up, do it while they are this delicious! Summer is Almost Here Summertime really is one of our favorite times of year in the produce department. We've got plenty of berries right now, including organic strawberries, organic raspberries, organic blueberries and Texas blueberries, Texas blackberries and our in house mixed berry cups. Melons are starting to come in, currently we have personal organic watermelons (complete with seeds fer spittin'), organic cantaloupes, and our mix melon cups. We've got bi-colored organic corn for 89¢ and ear, and it is delicious raw, roasted, or boiled. Stonefruit will be coming soon, so if you are missing nectarines or Texas peaches, they'll be here soon. CANNOT WAIT! Deli = delicious! Along with the weather warming up, the month of May has brought a whole new slew of cool Owner Specials and monthly treats for you to enjoy! Our new Salsa of the Month is the beautiful, veggie-laden Tomatillo Fire, boasting a trio of roasted peppers blended with tomatillos, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro and cumin! Smoothie season is most certainly underway and our Smoothie of the Month is Blueberry Banana Dream, and is also an owner special at just $4.49, reg. $4.99. With an array of fruits plus tons of add-ins and extras from spirulina to cacao nibs, there is a smoothie for everyone – try a Banana Dream with peanut butter and chocolate syrup, or a Strawberry smoothie with rice milk and almond butter! Want more of a pick me up while trying to stay cool? Try our amazing Iced Coffee Toddy, a 24 hour cold brewed burst of caffeineated deliciousness! Or maybe you prefer our Thai Iced Coffee, a perfect blend of dark coffee and milky sweetness? Not a coffee fan? We've got organic Iced Black Tea plus an abundance of herbal teas including Iced Hibiscus Mint! Also, our herby Iced Yerba Mate and spicy Iced Chai Tea are old school staff favorites! Two of our owner specials this month are for some of your Deli's most popular items: the infamously delicious Popcorn Tofu Po'Boy at $5.99, reg. $6.49, and our classic self-serveChicken Salad made with local Buddy's all-natural white meat chicken at $8.99/lb, reg. $9.99! Also on sale at the Deli Counter are tasty cold cuts: Boar's Head Turkey Pastrami at $9.49/lb, reg. $9.99 and Muenster Cheese, $4.99/lb, reg. $5.99! Come on in and sample something new! Refrigerated Fun It is Springtime and that means we have lots of Farm Fresh good things in the Dairy Cooler.  Perhaps the most egg-citing is the return of Alexander Family Farm and H&J Ranch eggs!  They are both now graded and in compliance with local laws and we have lots and lots of them!  A dozen of Alexander Family Farm Grade A Large eggs is $4.19.  H&J Ranch has Grade A Large eggs for $4.19/dozen and Grade A Medium eggs for $3.79 (these will be here this Friday). We now carry Way Back When Dairy's Butter. This all-natural butter is unsalted and costs $4.39 for an 8 oz tub. This high quality butter is excellent for baking. The Goat Milk shortage is over! Since it is springtime, there were eleven kids born last week over at Water Oak Farm, supplier of our local goat milk and ice cream.  New kids means lots of milk for everyone!  Goat's milk is naturally homogenized and may be easy on those with an intolerance for the protein found in cow's milk.  A half gallon of milk is $7.19, a quart is just $3.99. And did you know that Brown Cow low-fat and whole milk yogurt cups (6oz) are on sale this month for just 69 cents?   In The Grocery Aisle Go Max Go Candy Bars Sometimes it's all about getting that sugar fix. Go Max Go candy bars are the all vegan way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with rice milk chocolate and beet sugar, they're a more natural alternative to the common candy bar. You can find Go Max Go in four flavors at Wheatsville, including the Twilight bar with nougat and caramel covered in rice milk chocolate. Read more at http://www.gomaxgofoods.com These things are AMAZING! Seriously. And, while on the subject of delicious vegan treats, don't forget about the Liz Lovely Cookies.   Set sail with Full Sail Beer Full Sail Beer Sale! With UT graduations here and Memorial day on the way it is a great time to save on beers from the wonderful Full Sail Brewery from Oregon . For a limited time we will be offering a great deal on Full Sail Pale Ale, Full Sail I.P.A. and Full Sail Amber now only $6.49 regularly $7.49! Full Sail Pale Ale has a fresh, hoppy aroma that comes from two Northwest hop varieties, while two-row Pale and Crystal malt give it a mild sweetness that finishes clean and crisp. Full Sail I.P.A. has a full, malty body and a subtle hint of fresh citrus to it. Full Sail Amber is a sweet, malty, medium-bodied ale with a spicy, floral hop finish. It's brewed with 2-row Pale, Crystal and Chocolate malts and Mt. Hoods and Cascades hops.Yum!   News from Bryan the butcher Hey folk great specials in May. Don't miss out one these deals: Niman Ranch Beef Ribeye $16.99 lb regularly $18.99 lb. Niman Ranch Beef Strip Steak $16.99 lb regularly $18.99 lb. Organic Prairie Sliced Turkey $4.99 6 oz package To you folks graduating... congratulations! This could be your last chance to get a great Niman Ribeye, or your favorite sustainable product, before moving away. Maybe you have a party planed for your graduation? We have lots of great party food for and easy way to have a guilt-free party. Applegate Great Organic Beef hotdogs (made with grass-fed beef & certified humane) only $6.99 16 oz package. Niman ranch Salamis are sinfully good and is easy food for party. Look for plain italian salami $6.99, and herbed for $7.29. Everyone loves when dinners are easy. Why dont you let wheatsville make dinners simpler. Pick up some new item in our "quick-to-fix" case next to the seafood. Check out our new items: Seasoned Fajita meat $8.99 lb. Made with Niman beef skirt steaks, or when available local Windy Bar skirt steaks. Flavored with a blend of 6 peppers and spices. Guaranteed to impress. Marinated Chicken Kabobs made with Buddy's natural chicken breast and fresh veggies $7.99 lb. Marinated in Wheatsville's own cilantro lime vinaigrette. Bacon cheddar burgers made with local ingredients from Windy Bar ranch local beef and Veldhuizen "redneck" cheddar (made with beer). Also includes Niman ranch bacon. Easy to make on on the grill without having to buy every all the separate ingredients. One patty is all it takes, and you'll get hooked. Float on over to Cheese Island This weekend Is UT graduation and we have cheese trays for your graduation party.  Prices range from $9.99 for a small domestic cheese tray, $40 for the large domestic fruit and cheese tray, $60 for the gourmet fruit and cheese tray. We still have our Manchego on sale for $13.69/lb, regularly $16.29/lb. Also for a limited time we will be putting our Fleur de France 8 oz.  bries on sale for $5.29 ea. Also the Cabot Private Stock Cheddar is at a new low price of $5.99 each. It was $7.29 each. We now are stocking plain Havarti. It is $8.99/lb. I hope you have a great week and weekend and best of luck and congratulations to all the graduating UT students! Dan Gillotte Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy Co-op Quilt:  Our Movement's Living History by Patricia Cumbie   Ann Hoyt never envisioned that the stash of co-op t-shirts languishing in her dresser drawer had the potential to raise thousands of dollars, or be a catalyst for cooperation around the country.  As a director of the Urban Cooperative Initiative in Madison, WI she'd acquired quite a few of them on her travels around the country.   In the spring of 1997 Hoyt was searching for something to auction as a co-op education fundraiser.  The Howard Bowers Fund had been in existence for 5 years and her fundraising methods were getting "tired" Hoyt explained.  Someone suggested she make a quilt out of all the co-op t-shirts she'd gathered over the years, and auction that at the annual Consumer Co-op Managers Conference (CCMA).   "I didn't have time to sew, and I lack design sense," said Hoyt.  Undaunted, she enlisted the help of a few women she knew.  Anne Hopkins, a quilter who is manager of Good Food Co-op in Lexington, KY flew in to Madison, where Hoyt lives, to sew the quilt.  The quilt's designer is Anya Firszt, general manager of Willy St. Co-op in Madison.  The three of them spent four days sewing and putting it together.   "It was a wonderful experience.  We laughed, told co-op stories.  My husband fed us and a few friends stopped by to help," said Hoyt.  However, they did not totally complete the quilt those four days.  Keiko Sakuma-Neubauer from Kokua Country Foods Co-op in Honolulu hemmed the binding, finishing the quilt the night before the first auction in 1999.   Naturally, this quilt bearing the t-shirt logos of 54 co-ops caused a sensation the night it was unveiled.  From the reaction of the crowd, the quilt's creators knew they had a piece of living history that had to be shared.  "We knew this would be a nice thing to share, not kept in some stale lobby somewhere," said Anya Firszt. Auctioning the quilt for the privilege of displaying it, has given rise to the quilt traveling the country, shown at a number of food co-ops along the way.   "When I watch people look at the quilt, they look carefully to see what is in it, what they remember about co-ops.  I have stories for each of those t-shirts," Hoyt said.  One particular square on that quilt came about as a suggestion from Hoyt.  She had visited the Brattleboro Food Co-op in Vermont and saw a huge mobile of origami Peace Cranes they had erected one year.  "I was astounded, it was beautiful, marvelous," Hoyt said.  She suggested they make a t-shirt to commemorate the art.  They did, and it's on the quilt in the lower right-hand corner.   The quilt also has its own ironic legend.  "I've had so many people ask me, 'Anya, how could you work on the quilt and not even have your own store in it?" said Firszt.  Willy St. Co-op was not left out for long though, as two more "co-op quilts" were added to the auction and co-op circuit when Davis Food Co-op made one and then Hyde Park Co-op made a quilt in honor of the 70th Anniversary of their beginning in 1932.   In four years, the quilts have raised a total of nearly $38,000 for the Howard Bowers Fund, a co-op education endowment. They have also become an object of pride within the new-wave cooperative movement.

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