Fresh in the Deli

Our new Fresh in the Deli recipe this month is Black-Eyed Peas with Butternut Squash. Co-ops chefs from around the country share their favorite seasonal recipe with your local co-op for this regular feature. Featuring tender black-eyed peas, corn, jalapeño pepper, tomatoes and chunks of butternut squash, gently seasoned with cumin, coriander and chili powder. Delicious warm or cold!

Have you tried our Deli’s Raw Deal Salad? We are really excited about it! This good-for-you vegan and raw shredded salad is chockfull of powerhouse ingredients like kale, spinach, carrots, walnuts and pumpkin seeds tossed in a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, mint, oregano, garlic and jalapenos! This Raw Deal will do your body right!

And be sure to check to check out our bakery’s Community Action Cookies! This month our buttery, hand-decorated sugar cookies are cut-out into an apple shape and decorated to raise awareness for our October Community Action Wednesday donation recipients, Capital Area Food Bank. Now, for each apple cookie you buy, 25¢ goes straight to Capital Area Food Bank!

Owners can now save a dollar on a Garden Bagel! Your favorite RockStar bagel is toasted, spread with cream cheese & topped with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes & red onions by our Deli staff, just $2.99, reg. $3.99! The Garden Bagel is perfect for a light but filling breakfast or lunch!

Try one of our newest smoothies, Mocha Madness, for just $4.99 each! This month’s smoothie special blends fair-trade organic espresso with organic Dagoba Chocolate syrup, banana, and your choice of milk to create a fabulous frozen drink that starts your morning off right!

Our current featured salsa, Guajillo con Miel combines smoky ancho and guajillo peppers with sundried tomatoes, lemon juice, honey and more, at just $4.99/lb. Perfect with chips, or on enchiladas – ask for a sample at the Deli Counter!

Also on sale at the Deli Counter are tasty cold cuts, sliced to order: Boar’s Head Ovengold Turkey at $9.49/lb, reg. $9.99 and Provolone Cheese, $4.99/lb, reg. $5.99! C’mon in and stock up on your lunchbox staples!

With the official start of Fall on its way we are celebrating the change of seasons with our new line of seasonal beverages from the Deli Counter! Pumpkin Pie Latte, ToffeeNut Latte, Peanut Butter Cup Latte and Hot Caramel Macchiato are our new coffee drinks for fall, all made to order with organic, fair-trade espresso! Get one of these delicious beverages with your choice of milk, hot and steamy, to start your morning off right!

New at Wheatsville

Just in time for the fall baking season, we’ve got you covered with a full line of alternative sweeteners from NOW Foods, from Fructose to Date sugar. Read on to learn more about NOW Foods, and everything else new at Wheatsville this week.

We want to know what products you are excited about! Do you have a new favorite, an old standby or something that has piqued your curiosity at another store? Let us know! We can't promise you will see every single item here in the future but we can promise to give every wish serious consideration. Send us an email with as much detail as you can at wishlist@wheatsville.coop

 

Oh, Baby Foods; Pearfecto, Peachykeen, Amazemint, Lavenberry, Wise Punkin, Basil Babe

Oh, Baby Foods is a new line of Certified Organic strained baby foods in lightweight, portable BPA-free pouches. Ingredients are sourced regionally where possible, with approximately 90% being sourced from within 200 miles of Oh Baby's kitchen; all Oh Baby foods are 100% U.S. grown. Six varieties of fruit and vegetable blends consist of unique flavors accented with soothing herbs such as lavender, basil, ginger, sage and spearmint. The line is split into two grades of purees-- Level 1 and Level 2-- suitable for either brand new or more experienced eaters. Oh, Baby Foods has been verified GMO-free by the Non-GMO Project. 3.5oz, Reg. $1.99

 

NOW Foods Granulated Sweeteners

Just in time for the fall baking season, we’ve got you covered with a full line of alternative sweeteners from NOW Foods:

Beet Sugar

Beet Sugar is derived from the refining of sugar beets. It contains 99.9% pure sucrose and is a suitable substitute for cane sugar in all recipes. Some people who are allergic to table sugar may be able to use beet sugar. 3lbs, Reg. $5.99

Date Sugar

Pleasant tasting Date Sugar is derived from dates and can be used as a natural sweetener in place of refined sugar. Add to baked goods, breakfast cereals, toast, or beverages. 1lb, Reg. $7.99

Dextrose

Dextrose (also known as glucose) is a monosaccharide or simple sugar that is about 25% less sweet compared to cane sugar. Derived entirely from corn, dextrose is low-cost and contains no fructose or lactose. 2lbs, Reg. $4.89

Erythritol

Erythritol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol derived from a corn source and found in small amounts in various plants, fruits and fungi, including mushrooms. It contains virtually no calories (95% less calories than table sugar), has a low glycemic impact, and doesn’t contribute to tooth decay. All of the detriments of sugar are absent in Erythritol, yet it tastes just like sugar and is about 70% as sweet. Erythritol has a clean, sweet taste and is the perfect natural substitute for sugar in many applications.16oz, Reg. $8.99

Fructose

Fructose is commonly called "fruit sugar" because it is the main sugar in many fruits. However, fructose is now produced from corn syrup, which is derived from corn. Fructose is almost 50% sweeter than sucrose and requires about 2/3 the amount to get the same sweetness. This means fructose provides nearly 33% fewer calories per serving.1.5lbs, Reg. $3.29

Nature’s Path Organic Qi'a Cereals; Original, Apple Cinnamon, Cranberry Vanilla

Qi’a (pronounced Kee-ah) is a new Nature's Path Superfood Cereal made with Chia, Hemp and Buckwheat. This power trio of seeds and grains is chock full of plant-based protein, fiber and Omega-3’s. Qi’a is available in a blend of vanilla-dusted cranberries and almonds, a blend of cinnamon raisins and green apples, or an original blend with no added sugar. 

A little Qi’a goes a long way: boost your nutrition with only 2 tablespoons of cereal in any of the following ways:

- Enjoy as a breakfast cereal by mixing with your favorite milk (dairy, almond, soy or rice)

 

- Mix into your favorite yogurt or fruit smoothie for the ultimate protein snack

- Stir into hot oatmeal or soup for a nutritious energy boost

- Sprinkle on top of your salad for that extra crunch

- Bake into your favorite muffin, bread, or cake recipe

Nature's Path Q'ia Cereals are gluten free Non-GMO Project Verified.  7.94oz, Reg. $8.99

New at Wheatsville

We want to know what products you are excited about! Do you have a new favorite, an old standby or something that has piqued your curiosity at another store? Let us know! We can't promise you will see every single item here in the future but we can promise to give every wish serious consideration. Send us an email with as much detail as you can at wishlist@wheatsville.coop 

Wheatsville has added a new supplier of local eggs: Fruitful Hill Farm, out of Smithville, Texas! Read on to learn more about Fruitful Hill, and everything else new at Wheatsville this week.

Enjoy Life Plentils; Sea Salt, Dill & Sour Cream, Garlic Parmesan, Margherita Pizza

From ancient times to the present, the lentil has proven to be one of the best sources of plant-based protein. This legume is a staple in diets throughout the world, but leave it to Enjoy Life to capture the essence of its all-natural goodness. This chip's unique recipe results in a protein-packed, crunchy experience, bursting with flavor as you savor a great-tasting "better-for-you" chip. All Plentils are vegan and free of the 8 major common allergens: wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, dairy and egg. 4oz, Reg. $3.39

 

Purely Elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola Cereals; Original, Cranberry Pecan, Pumpkin Fig, Blueberry Hemp

Purely Elizabeth Granolas are a perfectly crunchy, sweet and salty blend of ancient grains, oats, seeds, chewy dried fruit, organic coconut oil and organic coconut sugar. These gluten-free cereals are baked in small batches to create a wholesome, good-for-you treat. Perfect for breakfast with milk or yogurt, crumbled on top of ice cream or fruit for a sweet dessert or as a healthy snack by itself. Purely Elizabeth will keep you fueled throughout your busy day. 12.5oz, Reg. $6.99

Fruitful Hill Farm Local Eggs, Smithville, TX

Ringger Family Farm started in Bastrop County in 2002 with a primary farm enterprise in raising pastured laying hens, along with a few dairy and meat goats. The chickens are moved about once a week to a new section of pasture so they get new grass and bugs to eat, in a method known as rotational grazing. An "egg-mobile" is moved along with the chickens so that they have a place to lay the eggs, and some protection from the wind and sun. Moving them across pasture also provides for a more evenly distributed return of fertilizer to the soil. Their diet is supplemented with high quality, high-variety feed and organic vitamins and minerals; no chemicals or hormones are used on either the chickens or the pasture. Fruitful Hill Farm is located in Smithville, Texas, about an hour southeast of Austin. 12ct, Reg. $4.69

Fresh in the Deli

Featured for the rest of the month are our bakery’s Community Action Cookies! This month our buttery, hand-decorated sugar cookies are cut-out in a car-shape and decorated to raise awareness for our September Community Action Wednesday donation recipients, Meals on Wheels. Now, for each car cookie you buy, 25¢ goes straight to Meals on Wheels!

Don’t forget our infamous Iced Coffee Toddy is just 99¢ a cup for owners right now, reg. $1.99!

Beat the heat with our Acai Superfood Smoothie for just $6.29 each! This month’s smoothie special blends acai with strawberries, bananas, apple juice and soymilk for a frozen drink that’s good for your body and tastebuds, too!

Our current featured salsa, Salsa de Otono combines smoky ancho and sweet red bell peppers with organic apple juice for a taste that beckons autumn, $6.49/lb – ask for a sample at the Deli Counter!

 

Also on sale at the Deli Counter are tasty cold cuts: Boar’s Head Smoked Ham at $8.49/lb, reg. $8.99 and Swiss Cheese, $8.49/lb, reg. $9.49! C’mon in and stock up on your lunchbox staples – these two make great pizza toppings, too!

With the official start of Fall on its way we are celebrating the change of seasons with our new line of seasonal beverages from the Deli Counter! Pumpkin Pie Latte, ToffeeNut Latte, Peanut Butter Cup Latte and Hot Caramel Macchiato are our new coffee drinks for fall, all made to order with organic, fair-trade espresso! Get one of these delicious beverages with your choice of milk, hot and steamy, to start your morning off right!

New at Wheatsville

Vegan, coconut cream-based caramel candies? Yes, please! Read on to hear more about new JJ Sweets’ Cocomels, and everything else new at Wheatsville this week.

 

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Beer Camp Variety Pack

Sierra Nevada launched a beer brewer's fantasty camp back in 2008, inviting fans from across the country to its Chico, Calif., brewery for a two-day Beer Camp. What started as a monthly occurrence is now held almost weekly. Under the direction of Steve Grossman (brother of Sierra Nevada founder Ken Grossman), participants taste beers, learn about the brewing process, shovel malts and hops, work the bottling line, and create a unique group beer. Every year, the brewery picks four of these experimental ales for its Beer Camp Variety 12-Packs – three bottles each of four different styles:

Sierra Nevada Oatmeal Stout (9% abv)

This big oatmeal stout is midnight-black in color-with a big roast-y, mocha-like aroma. It has a silky body from the use of rolled oats, and a round and lasting finish. Perfect as an after dinner treat.

Sierra Nevada Imperial Red Ale (8.1% abv)

This Imperial Red Ale takes the intense hop profile found in a traditional double IPA and turns up the malt. It has big aromatic hop notes of grapefruit, peach and melon – balanced by a smooth and surprisingly robust malt body.

Sierra Nevada Imperial Pilsner (5.6% abv)

Packing a big hop-forward punch and bright crisp finish, this golden pilsner features a hearty dose of “sticky,” resinous Crystal and Pacifica dry hops, which balance the light-bodied yet complex malt backbone.

Sierra Nevada Floral IPA (5.9%)

This unique take on the traditional IPA style pairs the bold and intense aromas of whole-cone hop “flowers” with aromatic natural rose hips and petals for complex aromas and unexpected flavors. 12pk, $19.99

 

 

Urban Cheesecraft DIY Cheese Kits 

Paneer & Queso Blanco

 

Do you love Indian food dishes that have those delicious soft cheese cubes soaking up curry? That’s Paneer! Queso Blanco is another yummy farmers’ cheese often seen crumbled in Spanish and Mexican cooking. These cheeses are versatile and unique because they don’t melt and can even be pan-grilled. Crusty, chewy, crazy good. Imagine the possibilities! Use both of them as delicious and economical meat replacements or snacks. The kit contains just about everything you’ll need to make 10 batches (2lbs!)-- just add a gallon of milk and in one hour (plus optional 15 min.-2 hr. wait time depending on how firm you want it) you will be eating and sharing your very own fresh cheese! 7.25oz, Reg. $20.99

JJ’s Sweets Cocomels

Cocomels are a delicious, smooth, creamy and dairy-free caramel treat made with coconut milk instead of dairy milk. More healthful than regular caramels thanks to the many benefits of coconut oil, Cocomels are made using only the finest sustainably sourced ingredients and organic sweeteners. Four rich, chewy varieties are available in the following flavors:

 

Original - The one that started it all! Smooth creamy coconut milk makes the Cocomel like no other caramel. A mouthwatering, smooth and decadent artisanal treat with a delicious and unique flavor.

Sea Salt - The original Cocomel with a sprinkle of Fleur de Sel sea salt, this Cocomel delivers that irresistible salty/sweet combination.

Vanilla - A hint of natural vanilla gives this Cocomel an aromatic richness unparalleled in the other flavors.

Java - Locally roasted, organic espresso beans give this Cocomel a delicious coffee flavor.

1.5oz Pocket Packs, Reg. $3.99; 3.75oz Box, Reg. $8.99