APRIL 2016 VOLUME 37 • ISSUE 4 First Alternative NATURAL FOODS CO-OP THYME COMMUNITY MARKET MONTHLY
good reasons to SAFER FOR CHILDREN 10 CHOOSE ORGANIC HELPS RURAL COMMUNITIES
ORGANIC PRESERVES PRESERVES PRESERVES TASTES GREAT PLANT DIVERSITY SPECIES DIVERSITY WATER RESOURCES
BUILDS HEALTHY SOIL STRINGENT STANDARDS CONTAINS MORE NUTRIENTS NO GMOS
FIRST ALTERNATIVE’S EARTH DAY 2016 VENDOR FAIR CELEBRATE OUR HOME WITH A DAY OF 11AM-7PM SAMPLES & DEMOS AT BOTH STORES April 22nd manager reports from the GENERAL MANAGER Cindee Lolik General Manager I just read that Earth Day is the largest secular to save energy—not only because Corvallis What’s in it for you? and there’s even a triple bonus—the fact that event celebrated in the world. That’s a pretty is in the upper tier of the finalists for the Here in Corvallis we have been fortunate the less you spend on your energy bills the strong endorsement for all those dedicated Georgetown Energy prize, but because it’s to have the leadership of the Corvallis more disposable income you have to use in stewards of the environment—a mantle that a win for us all whether we win the prize Environmental Center (Take Charge any way you like…like that new bike trailer to the Co-op has taken on since its humble or not. The Georgetown Energy prize has Corvallis) to give us encouragement—and take your groceries home. beginnings in 1970, the same year that Earth prompted communities from around the free LED lightbulbs if you are a Pacific Power Day came into being. In fact we have made country to come up with innovative solutions or NW Natural customer! Check out the this clear in the first sentence of our mission to decreasing the amount of energy used in Corvallis Environmental Center web site to statement: residential and municipal buildings. find out how to get your free lightbulbs (they First Alternative is a community market must replace incandescent or halogen bulbs. Please look into what you can do to pitch aspiring to be a model for environmental CFLs are not eligible for upgrade.) in and help Corvallis save energy—not only sustainability through our purchasing and Then there’s the possibility that our for the grand prize but for all the benefits workplace practices. community will win the grand prize that using less energy brings. Check out April seems like the perfect time to remind ($5,000,000) and be able to use the cash to www.communitiestakecharge.org and make Corvallis of the community-wide endeavor Visit https://guep.org/ for more details increase our energy efficiency for the future, your energy saving pledge today! from the BOARD OF DIRECTORS Melissa Hartley, Board Member The author in 1969 A New Co-op in the Valley outlined the history of cooperatives. The institution over the past 45 years, now with place among the founding owners as First In Silverton, Oregon, a town of 10,000 cooperative movement traces its origins two stores employing approximately 160 Alternative came into being decades ago. citizens about an hour northeast of Corvallis, back to 18th century England. Building on people. The work of many people, past and present, people are busy creating the future Silverton earlier cooperatives, in 1844, the Rochdale In the Silverton meeting, Reid said that the has gone into making First Alternative. We Food Co-op. Last year, the group was Society of Equitable Pioneers, a group of Silverton Food Co-op is part of a “third as Owners have a stake in what happens at awarded a $5,000 seed grant from the non- about 30 blacklisted English textile workers wave” of American food cooperatives, the Co-op, and we have opportunities to profit Food Co-op Initiative (FCI) to get and citizens, pooled together one pound one of approximately 200 food co-ops in participate in the governance of this grassroots things rolling. On Saturday, March 5, fellow sterling each to open a store to buy food and various stages of planning in the U.S.. There business. Even though we are 10,000+ strong, board member Kathy Berg and I attended a household staples. This group established are currently 300 American food co-ops in in contrast with a small group of 70 owners in meeting in Silverton showcasing the group’s the Rochdale Principles on which modern existence. If one does the math, America Silverton, First Alternative still needs Owners mission and progress toward making the cooperative principles are based. The seven lost around 300 co-ops between the end to help run our democratic organization by co-op a reality. Members of the community principles of cooperation are: voluntary and of The Great Depression and the present. participating on the Board and committees. gathered for a lunch provided by local food open membership; democratic member It’s a credit to First Alternative’s community, And yes, Owners please vote in June! businesses, listened to short presentations, control; member economic participation; staff, and volunteers that First Alternative and asked questions. It was an engaged autonomy and independence; education, Regarding the board report for the February meeting of farmers, owners, children, and training and information; cooperation among continues to be relevant and sound, and it’s meeting, the Board of Directors shared other interested parties. cooperatives; and concern for community. a credit to cooperative principles that this remembrances of Bruce Marbin, a long time business model endures. co-op owner and retired Board Scribe who Several people mentioned that Silverton In the United States, co-ops became popular recently passed away. We also reviewed City Council’s survey, Envisioning Silverton in the Great Depression, also out of necessity, One of the principles of cooperation is management limitations reports for Code 2035, was seeking input for steering the combining small amounts of personal funds “cooperation among cooperatives.” And of Conduct and Financial Condition. Frank course to the future. Silverton Food Co-op to buy food. By the end of the 1930s, the with that in mind, I asked Frank Worrell, Worrell summarized the very positive fiscal is envisioned by some community leaders number of American cooperatives had our NCG consultant, what advice he has for as part of that plan—as a means to support grown to about 600. people who want to start a food co-op. His improvements made at First Alternative first comment was, “Raise a lot of money.” over the last year. (Hats off to Frank and local food production, as a resource for A “second wave” of U.S. food cooperatives Many co-ops start out as buying clubs, a less Cindee!). The Board also clarified what nutritious foods for the community, and to began in the 1970s, born out of the expensive option while membership grows. happens regarding worker points if a staff create a business that is a source of local resonance between cooperative principles The Silverton Food Co-op’s owner drive is member is elected to the Board—the policy economic strength. This will sound familiar to and the counterculture’s social ideologies. sponsoring events to bring more owners on will be revised, finalized, and voted on. Also, First Alternative Owners. First Alternative Food Cooperative emerged board, including a Pop-Up Co-op at Seven a recent bill in the Oregon Legislature to At the meeting, Stuart Reid, Executive in this era, and from these small beginnings, Brides Brewing the first weekend in April. If allow the additional option of electronic Director of the Food Co-op Initiative, briefly it has grown into an important community you’re in the area, these friendly folks would voting in cooperatives is making its way love to meet you. We hope they achieve through that process—stay tuned for further The Co-op Thymes is published on the 1st of each month. Correspondence and their goals soon. developments. An executive session followed submissions are welcome. Send by e-mail or ‘snail mail’ to addresses listed below. Meanwhile back in Corvallis, thinking about the regular meeting. Deadline for all submissions is the 15th of the prior month. Opinions expressed in The the Silverton startup made me wonder Happy Spring, everyone! And thank you for Co-op Thymes are strictly those of the writers and do not represent an endorsement about what processes and discussions took supporting First Alternative. by, or official position of, First Alternative Co-op, its Board, managers, or Owners, unless specifically identified as such. The same is true of claims made by paid advertisers. The Co-op Thymes is a free publication available at First Alternative and at other Board of Directors Committee Meetings Schedule locations in the Corvallis area. It can also be viewed online at www.firstalt.coop. Editors...... Adam Payson, Joel Gustafson Owner Relations Committee Finance Committee Design/layout. . . . Adam Payson The primary conduit for communications Reviews, analyzes, and makes Photography. . . . Adam Payson, Emily Stimac and relations between Owners and Board. recommendations on financial matters. Illustrations. . . . . Julia Lont, Stev Ominksi Wednesday, April 6th at 11:30am Wednesday, April 13th at 5pm in the South Store meeting room in the North Store meeting room Board Recruitment & First Alternative Store Locations & Hours Elections Committee Board of Directors NORTH STORE 2855 NW Grant Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330 • (541) 452-3115 Works to enhance Board performance Comprised of elected Owners, the Board SOUTH STORE: 1007 SE 3rd St., Corvallis, OR 97333 • (541) 753-3115 and recruit qualified candidates. puts cooperative principles into action. HOURS: Open 7 days a week, 7am-10pm Thursday, April 21st at 6pm Tuesday, April 26th at 6pm www.firstalt.coop • [email protected] Web site: Email address: in the North Store meeting room in the South Store meeting room Editor’s email: [email protected] • FA Board’s email: [email protected]
2 The First Alternative Co-op Thymes April 2016 label changes, sanitized containers, anniversaries, e-receipts THE SEVEN COOPERATIVE STRONGER PRINCIPLES Voluntary and Open + Membership Democratic TOGETHER Member LOOK FOR LABEL CHANGES BULK Control Member Economic IN BULK AND PRODUCE CONTAINER Participation Next time you shop you'll notice a simplified groceries made with organic and unified new look in our Bulk and Produce practices and ingredients Autonomy and labels. Here's what we've done: but without the USDA SANITIZING Independence Organic Certification. One thing the Co-op does that sets We took blue out because we want to keep us apart from other grocery stores is Finally orange labels now our organic distinctions separate from our offering sanitized containers to our represent our non-organic expanded local distinctions (see page 6 for shoppers. Education, Training, more about that.) groceries. This is the largest change, since the orange and Information We took purple out to differentiate between labels in Produce and Bulk the Co-op Basics and the rest of our labels. previously meant organic. Cooperation In changing our two organic labels to shades We hope inverting the meaning of that color of green we taking advantage of the already Among Co‑ops rather than slightly changing it will be easier prevalent association between organic foods to remember. and the color green. We appreciate all of your understanding and Our Certified Organic labels are dark green help in the transition. A label change guide is Sanitized containers waiting in the Concern for connecting them with the nationally used available at both stores and on our website. South store Bulk section Certified Organic logo. Community And remember, if you have any questions at Customers bring us containers, we wash Light green is now being used to represent all, please don't hesitate to ask us. and sanitize them and put them out in the bulk department and in the deli, for shoppers to use in place of a brand new plastic container. This work is done by E-RECEIPTS NOW AVAILABLE eighteen Co-op Owners who each do April One of the best features of our recently Any Owner (but not household members) this task for two hours per week. upgraded Point of Sale (POS) system may choose to enroll. We just need to know How can you help make this program Anniversaries is the ability to print receipts only upon your email address. Fill out the form included successful? Bring clean plastic or glass request, which is already saving us loads of below and submit it to any cashier on your containers with matching and intact paper compared to previous system which next visit, or ask at checkout, and we’ll get lids, and put them in the collection bins automatically printed them. you setup. We are using the forms to make located outside of both stores. Now we can do one better and send receipts sure the data is entered correctly, email directly to an Owners’ email. These email addresses can be tricky, after all. receipts, which arrive within minutes of your Paper copies remain available upon request. purchase, have all of the same information as Email receipts are currently only available to the printed receipts. Co-op Owners. CHANGE OF OWNER INFO Only the Owner may change Owner Share info Name Place your clean, dry containers with Owner # Date matched lids in these baskets New Name/Address Please keep in mind that we can’t sanitize everything. We cannot except the following: • Narrow necked bottles, as they New phone cannot be properly sanitized Email • Containers that will melt in a Check to join our email list (We will not share your information) dishwasher (these are usually clear and noticeably thinner than, say, a Add emailed receipt Remove emailed receipt Nancy’s yogurt container) Add Delete • Containers with oily residue in them Name of person to add/delete • Empty six-pack holders (We offer Owner Signature these to customers for mixed six- packs, but also generate more than CS: Route to Outreach enough in-store and end up recycling others that are brought to us) Karen Rosenberg Carol Trueba • Quite as many egg cartons as we Broker, Realtor®, SRES® Principal Broker, CRS, GRI, SRES® receive (While we certainly use some (541) 760-6858 (541) 760-8081 for our bulk eggs, we receive stacks and stacks more than we can hope to redistribute and end up having to recycle them) Service with integrity, The Co-op Owners doing the work love respect, and patience. what they are doing. They love helping out the Co-op and the shoppers, by providing this great service. Please help Call today to discuss them by bringing useful, clean items for your Real Estate needs! them to work with. Thanks, and keep on recycling! Thank you all —Donna Tarasawa, for helping make this such a Licensed Real Estate Brokers in the State of Oregon Outreach Coordinator fantastic place to work and shop 455 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis OR 97330 | 541-757-1781 | tncrealty.com
April 2016 www.firstalt.coop • North: (541) 452-3115 • South: (541) 753-3115 3 co-op wines, truitt brothers, lotus foods TRY LA RIOJANA CO-OP WINES Fair Trade, Organically-grown, Available Exclusively at Co-ops The La Riojana Wine Cooperative’s history As soon as the wines arrive we will be stretches back to the 1940s when Italian scheduling pourings at both of our stores, CABERNET immigrants began vineyards in their new giving you an opportunity to try all four SAUVIGNON Tasting notes home in the La Rioja province in northern varieties. Watch our website for details. This Cabernet Sauvignon is a sophisticated Argentina. wine with concentrated, succulent fruit, Four generations later, the dedicated work of spicy overtones and smooth, firm tannins. hundreds of families with small-scale growing Enjoy with pasta, grilled steak or roast beef. operations have turned La Riojana into one of the largest, most successful co-ops in Argentina. BONARDA– MALBEC Tasting notes This Red Blend has a smooth, medium bodied taste and is bursting with juicy red berry Not able to make the tasting? Here’s are and ripe plum flavours. A perfect some helpful tasting notes and pairing ideas: choice for marinated lamb chops, roast beef or tomato MALBEC Tasting notes based pasta dishes. This Malbec is a medium bodied, juicy red with soft red fruit aroma and flavours. It is Why Fair Trade? ideal with red meats, pasta with red sauce, Buying fair trade or chicken. products promotes global economic To celebrate their cooperative history with equality. It was developed to La Riojana Co-op Wines have released a CHARDONNAY Tasting notes ensure that smaller producers special private label available exclusively to This Chardonnay is a vibrant, delicate and in developing countries are not cooperatives worldwide. These special La expectional wine with tropical fruit flavours. taken advantage of. Look for Riojana Co-op Wines will soon be available It is a great match to chicken dishes or the fair trade logo on products at both First Alternative locations. lightly spiced Asian cuisine. throughought the Co‑op EXOTIC HANDCRAFTED RICE TRUITT BROTHERS GET FROM LOTUS FOODS DOWN TO THE BASICS Salem, Oregon based Truitt Family Foods Exciting New Varieties Now Available have long been a favorite of Co-op shoppers. because of their commitment to wholesome in the Bulk Section and delicious foods grown right here in the Since 1995 Lotus Foods has been bringing Now Available in bulk Pacific Northwest. Now they’ve got a great exotic varieties of rice, grown by small family- new look and a new in-store distinction as
run farms around the world, to consumers Rice: organic forbidden rice, organic one of our Co+op Basics! here in the US. forbidden black rice, organic white jasmine rice, organic brown jasmine rice, organic We reserve the purple Co+op Basics tags for These heirloom rices are each unique, with jade pearl rice, and bhutanese rice the products that we just can’t live without— distinctive tastes, textures, aromas, and you know, the basics. nutritional benefits. Without the help of Ramen: organic forbidden rice ramen, Since you can’t live without them, they had Lotus Foods, many of them would eventually millet and brown rice ramen better be affordable, and at just $1.29/ea., go extinct. Instead, though, you can just The “More Crop Per Drop” Program these beans sure are. mosey right into the Co‑op and try them out! Lotus Rice is set on sustainability, that’s why Fill your pantry with delicious, nutritious Now we’re excited to be offering an they are moving towards using the System of Rice Intensification (SRI). This alternative whole foods for an incredibly low price with expanded selection of these great products. the Co+op Basics. And they’re in the bulk section, meaning method of rice cultivation allows farmers you can get as little, or as much of them as to double and triple their yields using half you’d like. It’s the perfect the water and up to 80-90% less seed than way to try out something traditional methods. MIXING IT UP WITH new, or to stock up on The development of SRI has been largely your favorites. grassroots, driven by the marginalized new farmers who stand to benefit most. For them, POWELL & MAHONEY SRI means more available water, more food, more money, and better health. New Mixers Available Now at Read more about SRI at: the North Store http://sri.ciifad.cornell.edu. We all know Oregon beers are the best, but Currently, the Co-op is carrying their “More one can't live on (liquid) bread alone. Why Crop Per Drop” white and brown organic not shake things up with a cocktail or two? jasmine rices. We will bring in more of these We'll get you started with these new Powell Lotus FoodsAMERICAN packaged water-saving wonder grains as they become & Mahoney Vintage Cocktail Mixers, made rice and ramen, available at the Co-op available to us. with only the finest juices, essential oils, DREAM and pure cane sugar. These mixers will put Nursery Opens April 15th! the authentic taste of some of the world's americanPIZZA Dream pizza best drinks in your glass. Available in: at the Margarita, Peach Bellini, Bloody Mary, Earth Day and Chipotle Bloody Mary. Find them Thyme Garden near the beer and wine at North. Sunday, April 24th 10am-5pm Food becomes YOU. FREE EVENT! Fun all day... Be LocallyGrown. Earth Factoid Scavenger Hunt 1:00 Spring Herb Walk, Jaci Guerena 2:00 NIA Dance, Leela Devi 1st & Jackson 2:30 Live Music, Cassandra Robertson & Wynter Byrns 9 pm-1 pm + Pick up beautiful herb starts for your garden while you’re here! Wednesdays Celebrate the Earth Also Saturdays in in Nature! downtown Albany! & Saturdays Gluten Free Freefree Delivery Delivery! Crust available April 16 - Nov 23 Sunday CampusCAMPUS 757-1713 • 757-1713 • 2525 NW Monroe through DoWN2525to WNNW 753-7373 Monroe • 214 SW 2nd 541-487-8671 Wednesday! thymegarden.com www.LocallyGrown.org DOWNTOWNwww.adpizza.com • 753-7373 214 SW 2nd 4 The First Alternative Co-op Thymes April 2016 local cheesemakers, april produce This Earth Day, reduce your carbon footprint without sacrificing taste or quality by supporting these Oregon Creameries.
Holly Smith South Store Deli Assistant Manager Willamette Valley Cheese Salem, OR Rogue Creamery This family-run creamery brings a tradition of Dutch dairy Ochoa’s Queseria farming and cheesemaking to the heart of Oregon. Nestled Central Point, OR in the countryside just outside of Salem, Willamette Valley Rogue Creamery has been producing high-quality cheese in Albany, OR Cheese produces an extensive line of farm-to-cheeseplate Southern Oregon since Tom Vella first opened it over 80 You need not travel far to find the freshest, Mexican cheeses products, all made with the rich milk from their own Jersey years ago. In the decades since, the creamery has expanded right here in the Willamette Valley. Francisco Ochoa’s cheese cows. The cows are milked, the milk is pasteurized on-site, into the internationally recognized institution it is today, factory has been producing traditional Mexican cheese since and the cheese-making process starts all within the same day, producing a wide line of award-winning, specialty cheeses. the early 2000s, first in Eugene and now just across the producing the freshest-tasting, highest quality cheese. In the 1950s, Rogue became the first creamery west of the Willamette River in Albany. Willamette Valley Cheese offers a variety of both traditional Missouri River to produce an American blue cheese. Today, They make all their cheeses on site, from pasteurization to and unique specialty cheeses, from Farmstead Gouda their Oregon Blue, Oregonzola, and Smokey Blue (to packaging, using milk sourced from local dairies. Ochoa’s super and Fontina, to smoked versions of these classics, to name just a few) truly capture the flavors of Oregon. The fresh Queso Fresco is pleasantly salty and slightly tangy; try flavored cheeses (Dill Havarti and Pinot Crush Gouda process begins with daily deliveries of milk from their own it crumbled over tacos, eggs, or as a filling for chiles rellenos. are particular Co-op favorites), to their very own French cows—grazed along the Rogue River—to their cheesemaking The Queso Oaxaca, mild and creamy like monterey jack Prairie Brie. Each cheese perfectly captures the flavors of facility. The dairy farm and creamery are dedicated to or mozzarella, is an ideal melting cheese for quesadillas or central Oregon, and are equally at home on a cheese platter sustainable practices that not only ensure the most delicious pizza. Or for a little more depth of flavor, try grating the firmer as they are for everyday snacking. milk, but the health of the land, animals, and workers as well. Queso Cotija over pastas or salads. Assorted varieties are available at both First Alternative Find Rogue Creamery Cheeses at the Co-op or visit the Assorted varieties available at both First Alternative Locations. locations, or visit Willamette Valley Cheese’s Tasting Room Rogue Creamery Cheese Shop at 311 North Front St. (Hwy For additional specialty flavors, visit the Queseria and shop at on their farm: 8105 Wallace Road NW, Salem, OR. Open 99), Central Point, OR, or visit the dairy and farm stand: 6531 815 1st Ave E, Ste. B, Albany, OR, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm. Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Lower River Road, Grants Pass, OR.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG IN PRODUCE Fresh, Local, Organic Greens Are Taking Root at the Co-op The roses are red, the sky has turned blue, there's green Dandelion Soup with Fennel and Thyme in the fields, and in the Produce section at the Co-op too. Dandelion is a great spring tonic and fennel aids digestion (more, better nature-inspired poetry on pg. 10 —ed.) while thyme fends off illness. This wonderfully nourishing soup Tender and tasty local greens are returning to the Co-op makes a light dinner perfect with fresh bread. Find everything in bunches, hand-delivered by some of our favorite farmers: you need for this recipe in produce, chilled meats and meat Denison Farms, Springhill Organic Farm, Groundwork substitutes, and the bulk section. Organics, Sunbow Produce, and more. Serves 4 Look for raabs, dandelion greens, spinach, salad mixes (loose
))1/2 lb seasoned local Italian and helpfully pre-packaged by the Co-op staff), radish and sausage, or your favorite more, all of it organic and lovely. ground meat substitute
))1/2 tsp dried fennel ))1/2 tsp dried thyme ))1/2 onion, chopped ))2 carrots, chopped Find more great? springtime recipes from Emily on page 12 ))2 cloves garlic, minced ))2 qts. broth ))1/2 bunch dandelion, chopped Loose spinach and prepacked salad from Denison Farms ))Salt & pepper to taste Pantry Of course April in Oregon isn't all picnics and sunshine. Sauté sausage, dried fennel, and thyme in a soup pot until We've still got some soup-weather to, well, weather. That's brown. If necessary, pour off excess fat. Add onion, carrots why we've included the following recipe from our friend and garlic and cook until tender. Pour in broth and bring to a Emily Stimac. This soup will get you through cloudy days and simmer. Add greens, reduce heat to low, and cook 2 minutes. Full Of put a fresh green spring in your step. Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread. Secrets? USE OUR ONLINE BULK LOOKUP Go to www.firstalt.coop Select Products, Bulk, then Bulk Product Lookup from the menu bar and enter your mystery PLU numbers
April 2016 www.firstalt.coop • North: (541) 452-3115 • South: (541) 753-3115 5 new products, co+op kitchen spring menu, new local classifications IN THE ON THE
PreserveKNOWThe Honest Kitchen The Co+op Kitchen’s Shave 5 Razors and Refills Dehydrated DogNEW Food and Spring Menu, Now Cooking We are excited to be carrying the Dog Treats new Shave 5, a razor designed with The day’s are longer, the sky a richer the earth and all its inhabitants—men Good dogs deserve good blue, and the Co+op Kitchen is and women—in mind. food, honestly made, and cooking-up springtime favorites, just here it is. Made with the for you. This unisex razor has five best in nutritious whole What’s new: Breakfast Potatoes ceramic coated blades ingredients, then gently and a cocoa butter O’Brien (right), Kalamata Olive Spread, dehydrated to preserve Spinach and Feta Turkey Meatballs, lubricated strip to help its nutrition, it will have keep you smooth. Greek Yogurt Pesto Dip, Jalapeno them begging for more. Hummus, Zuchinni and Oat Mini The ergonomic handle For a treat, try the Loaf, Coconut Carrot comes in cool colors Bedehydrated Icelandic Cake, Take-and- and is recyclable. fish skins. Bake Vegetable Enchiladas, and U-Konserve Oregon Brineworks more! Stainless Steel Straws and Pickles, Krauts, Hot Sauce, Returning favorites: Ramen Cabbage Crunch Lunch Containers and Fermented Drinks (left top), Zorba’s Greek Pasta, Curry Now you can tote your lunch Everything is fermented and Lime Chicken Salad (left below), and sip your beverage all without everything is fabulous Three Bean Salad, and a worrying about waste, thanks to from the folks at Oregon whole lot more! these sturdy reusable containers Brineworks. They do it and straws from U-Konserve. all: pickles, sauerkraut, Next time you’re hungry sauerüben, hot sauces, and and in a hurry, think of the kvass, a unique fermented Co+op Kitchen, cooking for beverage. Find them in the you—breakfast, lunch, and chill section. dinner, every day. Expanding Local Recognition • We are expanding how we recognize local groceries. • We want to give credit to every company we work with inside of Oregon as well as businesses we work with directly. • Each step towards sustainability should be celebrated. • Any of our groceries that meet one of these standards will have the corresponding symbol attached to its label.
Groceries that are born and Groceries that come straight Groceries coming from the six raised in our home state. from the originating business. counties closest to our home.
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6 The First Alternative Co-op Thymes April 2016 local feature THE LOCAL SPOTLIGHT Cattail Creek Lamb www.cattailcreek.com • (971) 219-2022 • 95363 Grimes Rd, Junction City, OR The Cattail Creek Mission: To Bring You the Best Lamb You've Ever Eaten First Alternative has been proudly selling Cattail Creek's mild, rich, and never gamey lamb since the late 90s. Their commitment to quality and sustainability is apparent in everything they do. An expression of founder John Neumeister's philosophies. John, who has been in business since 1984, recently told us, "I choose to live my life with the highest integrity and ethics. My business and farm is the way I express it. We’re always working to make our farming practices and meat the best possible in every way." And they're succeeding, thanks in no small part to John's commitment to ecologically sustainable, humane, and socially- responsible practices. According to John, "All [of our] land is either certified organic, or currently in transition to certified organic. We protect our riparian area and enhance wildlife habitat. We analyze and work hard to reduce our carbon footprint." Cattail Creek lamb spend their lives grazing on pesticide free pastures. They are never confined to a feedlot, never fed grains or feed containing GM ingredients, and never treated with hormones or antibiotics.
They're processed in small batches in a USDA-inspected facility. The meat is never irradiated or gassed, and in order to maximize flavor and tenderness, it is dry-aged for six days before being processed. The results are exquisite. Find a variety of Cattail Creek cuts at the Co‑op. Right now they're freshly processed and available in our chilled meat section. Later in the year you can find them in the freezer. In recent years John has begun working closely with Farmland LP who, since 2010, have been working to demonstrate that small- scale, sustainably-focused farming methods, in addition to being better for the earth, can actually be more profitable than chemical-dependent commodity agriculture. With the help of Cattail Creek's John Neumeister and Mac Stewart of Corvallis' Vitality Farms, Farmland LP are forging a new, sustainable future for agriculture. Learn more about them at www.farmlandlp.com.
First Alternative Co-op is hosting a WOMEN’S WELLNESS EVENT Thursday, May 5 • At both store locations • Wellness demos all day • Giveaways and samples Featured Guest Speaker Dr. Tori Hudson, N.D. South Store Meeting Room, 7 p.m. Dr. Hudson, a naturopathic physician, researcher, and owner of Vitanica Supplements will speak on the topic of herbs for women.
April 2016 www.firstalt.coop • North: (541) 452-3115 • South: (541) 753-3115 7 April 2016 Community Calendar Upcoming Events Poetry Writing Workshop biological product for use in biological Beyond Earth Day at OSU Earthquake Recovery Benefit April 5th, 6:30-8pm at the Corvallis-Benton farming. Free and open to the public. April 18th-29th, times and locations vary April 23, 7-9pm at the Unitarian County Public Library (645 NW Monroe Ave.) A 2-week celebration with fun and Fellowship (2945 NW Circle Blvd) Plants of Northeastern Oregon Poet and OSU faculty member Karen educational events focused on various Support the Nepali people in recovery on April 11th, 7:30pm at Avery House in Avery Holmberg, along with students from holistic sustainability issues, put on by Park (1200 SW Avery Park Dr) the anniversary of the 2015 earthquakes. the MFA program in creative writing, groups from both the campus and greater Phil Hays visited the Wallowas, Zumwalt Performance by Portland’s Dance will host a free poetry writing workshop Corvallis community. Free and open Prairie and Hell's Canyon and will share Mandala, public lecture on tectonics for adults in the library’s Main Meeting to the public. See the full schedule at his photos with us. FMI: Esther McEvoy: and earthquakes in the Himalayas and Room. Registration in advance is required http://tiny.cc/earth-calendar. Contact: Andrea concert by Jason Webley. Admission by and may be done by contacting the (541) 754-0893 or [email protected] Norris, [email protected] donation. Sponsored by Padme Charitable library at askalibrarian@corvallisoregon. Emerging Wilderness in Oregon Healthy Plate, Healthy Planet: Foundation. FMI: Jan (541) 908-2947 gov or (541) 766-6793. FMI: bonnie. April 13th, 7:00-8:30pm at the Corvallis- April 22nd, 7pm at the United [email protected] Benton County Public Library Earth Day at the Thyme Garden Methodist Church (1165 NW Monroe Ave) April 24th, 10am-5pm at The HOUR Exchange’s 15th Bridget Callahan of Oregon Wild will Two short films and discussion with expert discuss new and emerging Wilderness the Thyme Garden (20546 Alsea Hwy) Annual Spring Gathering, panelists: Janice Stanger, PhD, and Bill areas in Oregon, with a special focus on Celebrate the earth surrounded by nature! April 10th, 12-4pm at the Ripple, PhD. Q&A after the films. There Spring herb walk with Jaci Guarena, music Old World Deli (341 SW 2nd St) two major landscapes currently being will be healthy refreshments at this free Local produce and artisan marketplace, considered: Crater Lake Wilderness event FMI: [email protected] by Cassandra Robertson & Wynter Byrnes, free plant and seed swap. FMI: www. and Mount Hood Wilderness additions. seasonal soup for purchase, Earth Factoid hourexchange.org or call (541) 224-7752 FMI: Marcia Shapiro (541) 758-5255 Mid-Valley Harvest Kickoff Scavenger Hunt...and more. Schedule April 23rd, 2-4pm at First Alternative TBA. FMI: www.thymegarden.com or Poetry Reading With Pulitzer Fixing Broken Dirt : How Soil South store (1007 SE Third St.) facebook.com/TheThymeGarden. Can Help Save The World Prize Winner Rita Dove You're invited to a Harvest Kickoff April 10th, 6:15 PM at First Alternative April 14th, 7:30 pm at CH2M bringing together community members; Sustainability Coalition South store (1007 SE Third St.) Hill Alumni Center (725 SW 26th St) representatives from local food banks; Quarterly Gathering An exploration into the role soil plays in Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rita Dove has food producers; and volunteers and board April 26th, noon-1:30pm at the Corvallis- climate and how to produce food without been selected as the 2016 recipient of members from Mid-Valley Harvest to kick Benton County Public Library sacrificing the future. Matt Slaughter is Oregon State University’s Stone Award off their fundraising campaign and generate Presentations by Coalition partner a soil science professional who began for Lifetime Literary Achievement. Dove excitement for the 2016 harvest season. organizations and action teams. See his company Earthfort in 2003. He has served as Poet Laureate of the United FMI: visit www.midvalleyharvest.org or www.sustainablecorvallis.org for details. developed a line of efficient, easy to use States from 1993-95. FMI: University contact Russell Standridge (541) 829-0879, FMI: [email protected], compost tea brewers and designed a stable Events, [email protected] [email protected] (541) 230-1237 Ongoing Events FREE or by-donation listings only • To submit your free or by-donation event, visit firstalt.coop/community/community-calendar/ CORVALLIS MEDITATION CIRCLE OF Extension 120 NW 2nd St. Learn the forms. Blvd. Classic acoustic coffeehouse variety Food SELF REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP Non-aggressive. FMI: Reed, (541) 754-3254 includes solos-trios, music, poetry/rap, comedy & improv. 7pm, signup at 6:30pm. Optional tips/ VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN OSU founded by Paramahansa Yogananda, author of REIKI HEALING CIRCLE 1st Thurs., STUDENTS Monthly potluck style meeting the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi. Join 7-9:30pm. Call for directions. All initiates and donation. For info: (541) 760-3069. for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone considering us Sundays for meditation 10-10:45am followed interested parties welcome. Small donation CORVALLIS UKULELE CABARET First a plant-based lifestyle. Come eat, share recipes, by an inspirational reading service 11am-noon; requested. FMI: Margot, (541) 754-3595 Fridays (except July & November) 7-9pm South plan campus events, and talk with like-minded and Thursdays for meditation 7-8pm. 761 NW Co-op Meeting Room, 1007 SE 3rd St. Open people! FMI: [email protected] Harrison. Enter the lower level in the rear of the FREE TEEN LAUGHTER YOGA Wednesdays 4-5pm. FMI: Energy9Studio.com mic, jam, & singalong. Fun for all ages & skill to join the listserve or for more info. building. FMI: corvallismeditation.org or email levels. Hosted by Suz Doyle & Jeanne Holmes. [email protected] Sundays 12:30- CORVALLIS VEG EDUCATION GROUP YOGA FOR RECOVERY FMI: (541) 753-8530 1:45pm, Live Well Studio, 971 NW Spruce St. Events in Corvallis, including monthly dine-outs. FALUN DAFA GROUP 9-11a m . A focused on helping those who are recovering CELTIC JAM Every Tuesday, 7-9pm, Imagine Non-vegetarians welcome. Open to all. FMI: meditation practice based on principles of from substance abuse and addiction. This Coffee. All levels of players are welcome. FMI: Corvallisveg.org Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance. FMI: Hong (541) 286-4340, [email protected] (541) 754-9938 class teaches meditation, breathing practices, GLUTEN FREE SUPPORT GROUP yoga poses and movement in a nurturing EZ BLUEGRASS JAM, every Sunday 2-4pm, 1st Saturdays, 10am-12pm, First Presbyterian CORVALLIS ZEN CIRCLE weekly environment. $5 suggested donation. FMI: (541) Jam with other beginning and intermediate- Church, Dennis Hall, 9th & Monroe. Learn more meditation. FMI: www.corvalliszencircle.com 224-6566 level players. Traditional bluegrass and other about gluten intolerance, share ideas and sample HEART OF THE VALLEY BIRTH acoustic songs. We meet in a private home. FMI: products. FMI: (541) 602-1065 Wellness Christine, (541) 738-2610 NETWORK Every 3rd Wed. 6-7:30pm, COMMUNITY SINGING LESSONS COMPASSIONATE Waldo Hall, Rm. 272, OSU. Open to anyone Spiritual interested in mother-friendly maternity care. Every Thursday, 12-1pm, Gracewinds Music COMMUNICATION PRACTICE Lesson Loft, 137 SW 3rd St. International singer ECKANKAR, RELIGION OF THE GROUP Every first and third Monday, 7-9 pm, FMI: www.valleybirthnetwork.org google.com/ site/wutantaichi and expert voice teacher offers FREE group LIGHT AND SOUND OF GOD 425 at 2255 NW 25th Street Support in living the lessons to the community. FMI: Rebecca, (503) SW Madison, Suite N. 1st Sunday, 10am, join model taught by Marshall Rosenberg. Led by MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Every 559-5205 us as we sing HU, an ancient name for God. Tina Taylor, CC trainer and counselor. Donations 2nd Tues. 1:30-3pm, for caregivers and family of 4th Sunday, 10am, ECK Worship Service. FMI: appreciated RSVP and FMI: [email protected], persons with Alzheimer's or a related disorder. PLANET BOOGIE April 16 and May 21, www.Eckankar-Oregon.org (541)753-2255 Another group for people with memory loss is 7:30-9pm, Downtown Dance, 223 NW 2nd St. A freestyle dance event, featuring eclectic and PLACE OF TARA Mondays, 6:30-7:50pm, AIKIDO OPEN MAT Thursdays, 6:30 held at the same time Free, but registration is Corvallis Friends Meeting House, 3311 NW Polk required. To register, call (541) 766-6959. FMI: world beat music. $5-10 donation appreciated. pm 2323 NW 9th (behind Togos.) Aikido, or Facebook: Planet Boogie Corvallis Ave. This is a Tibetan Buddhist Meditation group. "the way of harmonious spirit," is a modern Gene Dannen, (541) 753-1342 We offer meditation, instruction on request, and martial art that develops strength, flexibility, CORVALLIS COMMUNITY DRUM readings from all Buddhist traditions. FMI: https:// self-defense skills, awareness, and compassion. CIRCLE 1st Saturdays 7-8pm, 101 NW 23rd placeoftara.wordpress.com/ Peace Wear loose, comfortable clothing. More info at St. FREE. All ages and skill levels welcome. BUDDHIST PRACTICE SGI-USA CorvallisAikikai.com CORVALLIS SECULAR SOCIETY Instruments provided or BYO. Hosted by Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism. Informal 3rd Saturdays. Meet 2-4pm, Corl House in Michelle Lovrich. FMI: drumcircleconnection@ TAI CHI CLASSES 5:30-6:30pm, Oddfellows meetings, all are welcome. FMI: (541) 753-6170 Woodland Meadows Park. FMI: (541) 754-2557, gmail.com Hall. Ages 16+. Instructor, Andy Bennett, holds CorvallisSecular.org BAHA’I DEVOTIONAL PROGRAMS 30 years of martial arts experience. Class fee: The Baha’i communities offer many devotional commitment to practice. FMI: (541) 760-9328 AMNESTY INT’L WRITERS GROUP 2nd Environment gatherings throughout the county in English & HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE FORUM Monday, 7pm, First United Methodist Church, Spanish. Locations vary. FMI: (541) 745-7916, 11th & Monroe Rm #106-B. Write letters to MARYS RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL TV Wed. @ 8pm.; Thurs. @ 9pm; Sat.@ 1:30pm linnbenton.local.bahai.us prisoners of conscience. FMI: (541) 619-1379 MEETING Second Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm, & Sun. @ 5:30pm. 30-minute program series, Philomath City Council Chamber, 980 Applegate CORVALLIS INSIGHT MEDITATION Ch. 29. Guests discuss diverse health issues. FMI: COMPASSION COMMUNICATION St., Philomath. All welcome! FMI: coordinator@ Come join us for sitting and instruction, [email protected], (541) 758-9340 PRACTICE GROUP Every 1st & 3rd Monday, mrwc.net Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 7-9pm, 2255 NW 25th St. Support in living the Tuesdays, 4pm, Live Well 2945 NW Circle Blvd. Email for time/date. FMI: FREE TEEN YOGA model taught by Marshall Rosenberg, in our OSUSED STORE PUBLIC SALES Tuesdays Studio, 971 Spruce Ave. Yoga just for teens. It's [email protected] daily lives. Led by Tina Taylor, CC trainer and 5:30-7:30pm and Fridays 12-3pm. 644 SW fun and it's good for you too. All teens welcome. counselor. RSVP & donation appreciated. FMI: 13th St. FMI: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/surplus, MINDFULNESS MEDITATION 5:30-7 pm, FMi: Theresa McLaren, frontdesk@livewellstudio. [email protected], (541) 753-2255. [email protected], (541) 737-7347. Friends Meeting House, 33rd & Polk. Taught in com, (541) 224-6566 the tradition of Zen Buddhist Master Thich Nhat DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE AUDUBON FIELD TRIPS Every 2nd Tuesdays, 3pm, Live Well Hanh. FMI: [email protected] CHAIR YOGA 2nd Thurs, 7-8:30pm, Unitarian Universalist Saturday. Meet at 7:30am. The trips are great Studio, 971 NW Spruce Ave. Chair Yoga Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. Simple, for beginners and birders new to the mid-valley CORVALLIS MEDITATION provides the benefits of yoga to everyone easy-to-learn circle dances honoring spiritual area. We visit local refuges and birding areas. regardless of injuries, health limitations, or COMMUNITY Learn meditation techniques traditions from around the world. $5-10 FMI: www.audubon.corvallis.or.us/field_trips. mobility. It is well suited for individuals living with to relax and recharge body and mind. Tuesdays, donation. FMI: [email protected] shtml M.S., Parkinson’s, Cancer, A.L.S., and physical 5:30-6:30pm, 3311 NW Polk St. FMI: Carolyn, NATURALIST ADVENTURES Tracking, limitations. Sliding scale donation. FMI: (541) (971) 218-6798, [email protected] wild edibles, native plants, and birding: 3rd 224-6566 Music A COURSE IN MIRACLES 7:30pm. Join us Sundays, 9am-12pm. For meeting place, see as we read & discuss this spiritual classic, after a TRADITIONAL SHOTOKAN KARATE IMAGINE OPEN MIC every Second website. FMI: www.neighborhood-naturalist. meditation. FMI: (541) 754-9051. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-9pm, Fingerboard Thursday at Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath com, (541) 753-7689
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April 2016 www.firstalt.coop • North: (541) 452-3115 • South: (541) 753-3115 9 earth ball 2016, a little bit o' honey, maple syrup reclassification BOOGIE DOWN AT THE EARTH BALL Celebrate Another Successful Year of Giving Back A LITTLE BIT The Corvallis Environmental Center (CEC) support the CEC on the night of the event, and O’ HONEY supports programming that makes Corvallis a afterwards when it will be on tap at Sky High healthier, more sustainable place to live. Since Brewing. a poem by Merry Clarkster 1994 we have been working to educate, engage, Wristbands are on sale beginning April 1st at Get a wide-mouthed jar and inspire our community to make that their www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org or at our of honey mission too. We were recently recognized at downtown office on Monroe; cost $14. You must Celebrate Corvallis as Nonprofit of the Year, purchase a wristband in advance to secure your Preferably a glass jar, and our programs directly benefit over 15,000 free pint glass and entry into a Mt. Hood door prize. preferably locally-collected honey people annually through environmental literacy, Keep in mind that Sky High is an all ages venue and if The honey food and farming education, energy conservation, you want to bring your kiddos, those under 12 are free. should be clear & viscous and climate action. There will be a photo booth, corn-hole, face-painting and We want you to help us celebrate this work. Earth Ball, the even a few surprises! We can’t wait to see you there. Take a teaspoon, Earth Day party you won’t want to miss, will be kicking off Thank you to Pacific Power for generously offsetting the dip the first 1/3 of the spoon on the Sky High Brewing Rooftop on Saturday, April energy used during this event through their Blue Sky into the honey 23rd from 6 to 10PM—and we want you to join us. renewable energy and our sponsors that have made this What will Earth Ball be like this year? Imagine the taste of benefit possible. Slowly pull the spoon locally brewed Earth Wind and Fire Steinbrau and enjoying out of the jar, the company of good friends, all to the beat of live music from leveling the spoon Big Outside, on the rooftop of Sky High Brewing. It’s going to as you withdraw it be a stellar evening; it is a party with purpose. Earth Ball is a Watch the honey night that brings our community together and it supports the as it slowly CEC programs that work to make Corvallis a healthier, more flows into sustainable place to live – Avery House Nature Center, Edible Inspire Sponsors: Sky High Brewing & Special Occasions the rest of the spoon Corvallis Initiative and Energize Corvallis. Engage Sponsors: Barker Uerlings Insurance, First On Saturday April 23rd, make your way to Sky High at Alternative Natural Foods Co-op, The Gallagher Childers Put the entire 6PM and get ready for the first rooftop party of the season. Wealth Management Group of RBC Wealth Management, spoonful of honey Special Occasions will be providing tents to keep everyone Two Towns Ciderhouse Educate Sponsors: Smile Photo in your mouth comfortable and Big Outside will be providing earth-inspired Booth & Rentals, Medicine Flower Aromatic Apothecary, Taste tunes with the help of Mark Schurman’s sound skills. Outcider, Corvallis Radiology, Footwise, Hays & Associates, Smith, the hot summer day an unfiltered hard cider from Two Towns, will be available as Davison, & Brasier PC. the flowers, the pollen well as a delicious beer brewed by Sky High in our honor: FMI: www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org the patient hum of the bees Earth, Wind & Fire Steinbrau. Proceeds from the Steinbrau —Samm Newton, Corvallis Environmental Center GRADE B MAPLE SYRUP RECLASSIFIED Everybody’s Favorite Goes to the Head of the Class Head’s up, syrup fans! Your favorite grade of maple syrup may like “fancy.” Perhaps more importantly, the state of Vermont have just changed. (the largest producer of maple syrup in the U.S.) adopted As of March 2015 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) these new classifications in 2014. In an effort to keep all states has announced that their classifications for domestically on the same system, USDA moved to adopt international produced maple syrup will now follow the international standards. maple syrup classification system, previously adopted by top The new classifications are as follows: domestic maple syrup producing state, Vermont, in 2014. Previous USDA Grading New USDA Grading Grade A Golden Color, Grade A Light Amber/Fancy Delicate Taste Grade A Amber Color, Grade A Medium Amber Rich Taste Either Grade A Amber Grade A Dark Amber Color, Rich Taste; or Grade How have USDA classifications changed? A Dark Color, Robust Taste Where prior USDA classification focused primarily on color as Grade A Dark Color, an indicator of grade, international classifications look at color Grade B and taste to provide a more descriptive and interpretive label Robust Taste for consumers. These new classifications are in line with the international system, highlighting four There is also a “Processing Grade” classification color and flavor classes. for syrup that does not meet Grade A This poem was inspired requirements but can be used in the by the pure Oregon honey Why did USDA make this change? manufacture of other products. Grade B maple syrup is a best-selling of Corvallis’ own Queen Bee syrup on the market, and yet the Processing Grade maple syrup cannot be Apiaries. Thanks for the great poem, Merry! Grade B distinction was thought to sold retail, and is now labeled as Grade “convey inferiority.” Additionally, the A Very Dark With Strong Taste. international maple syrup grading Look for the new grading to start system conveys more information appearing in April. Besides the grade to consumers about the flavor of change, nothing has changed in the way the product, which is more helpful any of the maple syrups we carry at the than a color designation or terms Co-op are sourced or produced.
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10 The First Alternative Co-op Thymes April 2016 co-op classes and events, green cleaning event Co-op Classes KEEPING IT CLEAN and Events AND GREEN IN CORVALLIS • • • • • Classes • •APRIL • • • • • • • • Events • • • • • “Green Cleaning” talk and free Wednesday, April 13th • 9am-1pm kits at April 11th event South Co-op Meeting Room Thursday Tastings in April Find out how to minimize your exposure to hazardous Northwest Wellness Every Thursday from 5-7pm at both stores. cleaning products and learn safer alternatives at a special Up-to-the-minute information available at firstalt.coop program on Monday, April 11, at 6:30 pm at the Health Screenings Corvallis-Benton County public Library. Date North South NW Wellness is a federal and state licensed CLIA Waived Laboratory offering low- and no-cost lab tests. Visit April Two Towns Calapooia www.nwwellness.com for more information on what is 7th Ciderhouse Brewing offered and prices. Then join us on April 13. April TBD 14th
Saturday, April 16th • 11am-12:30pm April Sierra Nevada Block 15 South Co-op Meeting Room 21st Brewing Brewing The program will begin with a presentation on “Hazardous Showing Up for Racial Justice: Cleaning Products in the Home” by Jen Coleman, Health April Wandering Outreach Director at Oregon Environmental Council. TBD Saturday Dialogues: Red Road 28th Aengus Cider Audience Q & A will be followed by discussion and distribution of free Green Cleaning Kits by members of the White World Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Health and Human Services Cost: Free Action Team. Corvallis resident Ken Runningcrane, a Lakota Sioux, will Each kit contains a spray bottle of all-purpose vinegar/water address the systematic white privilege set up by the US WOMEN’S cleaner, a box of baking soda, and a handy guide with recipes founding fathers. He will also address the resistance of the for do-it-yourself cleaning products. Paiute tribe to the Malheur occupation. Discussion to follow. WELLNESS EVENT Everyone is welcome. No pre-registration. $3–$5 donation (more if you can, less if you can’t). Sponsored by the Corvallis MAY 5TH chapter of SURJ: Showing Up for Racial Justice. FMI: (541) 609-8420, [email protected]. Featuring Special Guest Speaker Dr. Tori Hudson Sunday, April 17th • 7-9pm First Alternative’s Wellness team is organizing a day of demos South Co-op Meeting Room and samples at both stores, culminating in a talk by This event marks the launch of a Green Cleaning campaign renowned naturopath Dr. Tori Hudson at the South sponsored by the Health and Human Services Action Team to Couples’ Compassionate store meeting room at 7pm. identify and promote safe alternatives to hazardous products Communication (NVC) Stop into either store earlier in the day to learn about— that are regularly used, but that pose a threat to personal and and try—some of the Wellness teams’ favorite women’s environmental health. Using safer cleaning products not only Free Peek Seminar health supplements, from companies like Acure, Healthforce, protects the health of people and the environment. It can Cost: Free Megafood, Nordic Naturals, Vitanica and Wish Garden. save you money! If you have wondered whether NVC (Nonviolent Of course, wellness isn’t just for women. There’s a lot of The April 11th event is free and open to the public. For Communication) could help you in your partner relationship, useful products and information for men as well. The same more information, call (541) 230-1237 or email info@ here’s your chance to find out. If you’re tired of guilt, anger, holds true for Dr. Hudson’s talk. Any interested parties are sustainablecorvallis.org. confusion and depression, come see if there’s something encouraged to attend. here for you. Used worldwide for transformative personal Dr. Hudson is a nationally and professional growth. LGBTQ comfy. Couples and singles recognized author, speaker, welcome! FMI: tinataylor.co. educator, researcher and clinician who is the medical director of her clinic, A Saturday, April 23rd • 2-4pm Woman’s Time, in Portland, and director of product South Co-op Meeting Room For further details about the Green Cleaning campaign, visit research and education for www.sustainablecorvallis.org. Mid-Valley Harvest Kickoff Vitanica. Cost: Free She is also the founder and co-director of Naturopathic This event will bring together community members, Education and Research Consortium, a nonprofit for accredited naturopathic residencies. for representatives from local food banks, food producers with Beans Bags backyard trees or farm fields, along with volunteers and board She was awarded the 1990 President’s Award from the members from Mid-Valley Harvest to kick off their fundraising American Association of Naturopathic Physician’s for After check-out, take a bean for each shopping campaign and generate excitement for the 2016 harvest her research in the field of women’s health care, the 1999 bag you brought from home. Drop them in the season. prestigious Naturopathic Physician of the Year award, the Bean Towers located next to every exit. Each bean generates a donation to the chosen organizations. Mid-Valley Harvest is a nonprofit organization that began in 2003 NCNM Alumni Pioneer Award and the 2009 Natural 2014 with the mission of “gathering volunteers to harvest Products Association NW Pioneer Award. fresh produce to feed our community”. In 2015, 133 Mid- Join here at the South store, May 5th at 7pm Recipients for Valley Harvest volunteers harvested over 6,800 pounds of fruit that would have otherwise gone to waste in Linn and April-June 2016 Benton counties. Benton Hospice If you would like to learn more visit www.midvalleyharvest.org or email [email protected]. Coastal Range Food Bank Register online at www.eventbrite.com Corvallis Environmental Center Marys River Watershed
Our Beans for Bags program saves thousands of bags each year while also helping to fund local non‑profit organizations.
April 2016 www.firstalt.coop • North: (541) 452-3115 • South: (541) 753-3115 11 FEASTS OF SPRING
Emily Stimac (and kids) Thyme Garden, Co-op Thymes Contributor With life reawakening around us, the earth is offering up CHICKEN ROULADE FLOURLESS wonderful vitamin rich greens to help revive our bodies after the quiet of winter. This month’s recipes were designed to This is another favorite at Thyme Garden luncheons and highlight a few of our favorite ways to harness this amazing makes a very impressive main course. You can make it the CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH and delicious energy that, before long, will be sprouting up day before and bake it when your guests arrive. FRESH STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM all over our great valley! Serves 4 This recipe is from our good friend Charles. It’s simple, àà4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts sumptuous, and the perfect way to highlight the first fresh QUINOA WITH àà12 asparagus spears berries of the season. àà8 slices Black Forest ham Serves 10-12. àà4 slices provolone cheese KALE AND FRESH HERBS àà12 large basil leaves àà1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate pieces We serve this quinoa at the Thyme Garden summer àà1/2 stick butter, melted luncheons with grilled salmon or chicken roulade and a side BREADING INGREDIENTS àà5 eggs, separated of dilly cucumbers. We use a variety of evergreen culinary ààPinch of salt herbs: thyme, oregano, savory, sage and rosemary. They all àà1 egg àà2/3 cup sugar, separated overwinter pretty well in our climate and are great to have at àà2 tsp water àà2 cups sliced strawberries your fingertips for use in the kitchen. Try growing some herbs àà2/3 cup bread crumbs àà2 cups whipping cream this year for your cooking! àà1/3 cup parmesan cheese àà2 Tbsp confectioner’s sugar àà1/2 tsp vanilla Serves 4 The night before blanch asparagus spears 3-4 minutes. Drain and run under Preheat oven to 325°. Cut a piece of parchment paper to àà1 cup quinoa cool water to stop cooking process and set aside. fit a medium sized springform pan and grease with butter. àà3 Tbsp butter, separated Combine chocolate and butter in a double boiler and gently àà1 Rapunzel bouillon cube Butterfly chicken breasts and flatten 1/3” thick with a cast heat until melted. Remove from heat. Whisk egg yolks àà1/2 onion, chopped iron skillet or rolling pin. Layer each breast with basil leaves, with three tablespoons sugar and slowly add to chocolate àà1 clove garlic, minced ham, and cheese. Add three asparagus spears across short mixture. Beat egg whites to soft peaks and add remaining àà1/2 bunch kale, chopped side near one end and roll lengthwise, allowing asparagus to sugar. Continue beating to stiff peaks and the gently fold in ààOlive oil as needed stick out the ends. Tuck chicken ends in, transfer to a storage the chocolate mixture. Fold into prepared pan and bake 45 àà1 tsp minced fresh herbs: thyme, rosemary, container and refrigerate overnight. minutes, turning every 15 minutes. savory, or oregano In the morning Remove from oven, cool slightly, and loosen sides with knife. Put quinoa in a mesh colander over a bowl and soak in water Mix egg and water and dredge chicken breasts through it. 1-2 hours before cooking. Rinse and transfer to a cooking pot. Combine bread crumbs and parmesan and bread the chicken. Chill until serving. Whip cream with confectioner’s sugar and Add 1½ cups water, the bouillon cube and the butter and Refrigerate until ready to cook. a dash of vanilla. Cut cake, top with berries and a dollop of bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, At cooking time: Preheat oven to 400°. Place chicken seam cream. until water evaporates, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, sauté side down on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook 15 onion and herbs in olive oil until translucent and add to minutes. Turn and cook 10-15 minutes longer, until golden quinoa. In the same pan, add kale, garlic, and about ¼ cup brown and firm to the touch. Slice on a diagonal and serve water and sauté until moisture evaporates and kale is tender. slightly fanned out so you can see the layers inside. Top with Add to cooked quinoa and fluff before serving. Janet’s Killer Mustard Sauce (see below.)
JANET’S KILLER MUSTARD SAUCE àà1 1/4 cup mayonnaise àà1/3 cup yellow mustard àà2 Tbsp Dijon Y MA àà1/4 cup honey ONE MA àà1 Tbsp lemon juice H ’S Left: Quinoa with àà1/2 tsp dried tarragon Kale and Fresh or dill Herbs Whisk all ingredients and nourish delight Right: Chick en Roulade allow to meld at least an in Mustard Sauce hour before serving. raw honey chocolate How did your garden grow? LOVE Winter is the perfect time to build better soil. Earthfort can help! • Learn about soils in our webinars & workshops • Test your soil’s performance • Find & apply soil biology enhancing products Cacao Nectar bars made from 5 whole foods Naturally soy, gluten, dairy & grain free At: .com find us in the refrigerated treat section
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