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CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED SEE WILLYSTREET.COOP FOR COVID-19 RESPONSEUPDATES. A PUBLICATION OFWILLY STREET CO-OP, MADISON,WI VOLUME 48• ISSUE 2•FEBRUARY 2021 WILLY STREET CO-OP MISSION STATEMENT The Williamson Street Grocery Co-op is an economically and READER environmentally sustainable, PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY WILLY STREET CO-OP East: 1221 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703, 608-251-6776 cooperatively owned grocery business that serves the needs West: 6825 University Ave, Middleton, WI 53562, 608-284-7800 of its Owners and employ- North: 2817 N. Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, 608-471-4422 ees. We are a cornerstone Central Office: 1457 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, 608-251-0884 of a vibrant community in EDITOR & LAYOUT: Liz Wermcrantz south-central Wisconsin that ADVERTISING: Liz Wermcrantz provides fairly priced goods COVER DESIGN: Hallie Zillman and services while supporting local and organic suppliers. SALE FLYER DESIGN: Hallie Zillman GRAPHICS: Hallie Zillman SALE FLYER LAYOUT: Liz Wermcrantz PRINTING: Wingra Printing Group The Willy Street Co-op Reader is the monthly communications link among the WILLY STREET CO-OP Co-op Board, staff and Owners. It provides information about the Co-op’s services and BOARD OF DIRECTORS

business as well as about cooking, nutrition, health, sustainable agriculture and more. Jeannine Bindl, President Views and opinions expressed in the Reader do not necessarily represent those of the Ann Hoyt, Vice President Co-op’s Directors, staff or Ownership. Willy Street Co-op has not evaluated the claims made by advertisers. Acceptance of advertising does not indicate endorsement of the Brian Anderson product or service offered. Articles are presented for information purposes only. Before Stephanie Ricketts taking action, you should always consult a professional for advice. Articles may be Michael Chronister reprinted with permission from the editor. Gigi Godwin SUBMISSIONS Sarah Larson All advertising submissions must be reserved and arranged with the editor by the Caryn Murphy 10th of the month previous to publication. All advertisement copy must be submitted by Ashwini Rao the 15th of the month. Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] BOARD CONTACT INFO: or mailed to Willy Street Co-op’s Central Office according to submission requirements. [email protected] CUSTOMER SERVICE: EAST: 608-251-6776 WEST: 608-284-7800 NORTH: 608- [email protected] 471-4422 (includes the GM, Executive BUSINESS OFFICE: 608-251-0884 Assistant and Board Admin- istrator) FAX: 608-251-3121 SEAFOOD CENTER: EAST: 608-294-0116 WEST: 608-836-1450 BOARD MEETING GENERAL EMAIL: [email protected] SCHEDULE GENERAL MANAGER: [email protected] March 17 EDITOR: [email protected] April 21 PREORDERS: EAST: [email protected]; WEST: ws.preorders@ June 16 willystreet.coop; NORTH: [email protected] July 21 (and Special Owner WEBSITE: www.willystreet.coop Meeting) BOARD EMAIL: [email protected] Board meetings are typically held at STORE HOURS: Willy East: 8:00am-8:00pm; Willy West: 8:00am-8:00pm; Willy our business office at 6:30pm (1457 North: 8:00-9:00pm every day E. Washington Ave. in Madison), but East Juice Bar: 8:00am-4:00pm; West Juice Bar: M-F: 8:00am-2:00pm; may be held virtually. Please see www. willystreet.coop/events and select the North Juice Bar: 7:30am-7:00pm “Board” category for details. Deli: 7:30am-9:00pm Seafood Center–East and West: 10:00am- 6:00pm.

IN THIS ISSUE 3-4 Customer Comments 9 Winter Skin 16-17 Overcoming Winter 5 Vaccines; Seafood 9 Cooking Contributions Weariness Center; and More! 10 New Products 18 The Big Share is an Easy 5 Board Committees; Way to Support Local Annual Elections; and 11-13 SPECIALS PAGES Nonprofits More! 14-15 Supporting a Safe, 19-20 Recipes Sustainable Community 6-7 Community Room 21-23 Staff Picks Calendar with Double Dollars, Community Reinvest- 8 Local Chocolate ment Fund, the Companies Access Discount Program, and You!

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2 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2021 CUSTOMER COMMENTS

CURBSIDE PICKUP through the store (I usually tuck in early Fall. We are also continuing Write Us! Q: Are you guys doing curbside them into my waistline and hope I to refine our practices related to sur- We welcome your comments and pickup? If so, what's the process? I don’t lose them). When I finish my faces, and doing our best to not only give each one attention and seri- don't see anything on the website. shopping, I have to be quick and keep up with new science but also ous consideration. Send them to Thanks! especially on a hot day—frozen continue to heed public health guid- customer.comments@willystreet. A: We do have a few curbside items melt quickly when the sun ance, knowing updates to official coop or fill out a Customer Com- options and you can find them here: is blazing down on the concrete , guidance sometimes trails scientific ment form in the Owner Re- www.willystreet.coop/curbside. I etc.—if I have a cart, I try to pack reporting. sources area. Each month a small hope you have a wonderful New my bags in my cart but if not, I We appreciate your feedback, selection is printed in the Reader. Year! -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative usually end up having to lay my and while we didn’t respond right Many more can be found in the Services Director food down on the concrete while I away, I can personally assure you commons or in the binder near unlock my pannier (which I find that your thoughts have been part Customer Service. Thank you! THANK YOU disgusting and then I’m usually of the conversations we have been Q: Thank you. I realize what annoyed with myself that I forgot having with staff and management strenuous circumstances you are to grab a cart.) Usually there is regarding what we now know about functioning under. And, through some stranger less than six feet surfaces and COVID-19. We agree DONATIONS all that you managed to provide away, struggling similarly to pack that reusable bags are not a means to Q: A high percentage of the me and my family with an extra items out of their cart and onto spreading COVID-19 and that reuse apartments being built across 10% off during July and June (and their bike—we get to negotiate is, of course, better for the environ- from Willy West will be afford- May?) because of our financial space for our carts, bikes, bags, ment. We are looking forward to bet- able housing. I would like to needs. I now realize what a signifi- and bodies in a space not built for ter communicating that and getting donate so those eligible for afford- cant financial help that was. Thank this purpose. It seems unlikely that back on track in the New Year. Take able housing can get a free owner- you for stretching even further your going to change your policy care. -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative ship. Others may be interested in than necessary. I appreciate you. soon, so a simple request—please Services Director doing the same. How can we make A: We appreciate the kind words, provide cyclist a with a small card this happen? and are so grateful that we were able table to pack up groceries. If it VENT PORTS A: Thanks for the inquiry! We to provide a little extra support to the were a space with a bit of shade, Q: I am surprised you allow do not have a program for donating community during Safer At Home. better yet. Provide disinfectant people wearing masks in that have funds to the Co-op to select people Thank you so much for reaching out wipes to clean between customers ( the vent ports on them. These to offer Ownerships. However, we and for your patience with our late or add this to the greeter responsi- provide no filtration of exhaled do have ways for individuals and response. We wish you a safe and bilities). breath. organizations/businesses to pur- happy New Year. Take care! -Kirsten Also, please ask customers if A: Thanks for writing, I’m sorry chase gift Ownerships to provide to Moore, Cooperative Services Direc- they want items double bagged that no one had gotten back to you friends, family, staff, clients, resi- tor (seems to be the new trend on the in a timely fashion, and that it ap- dents, or others and distribute using North side) and consider taking pears that someone may have been in their own criteria if that is some- RECIPROCITY back paper bags ( tho folks at the the Co-op with a face covering that thing you are interested in or if you Q: I see in the list of owner ben- food bank take them gratefully) does not meet our policy nor Public would like to work with the property efits, "similar benefits at partner- —it has been well established that Health Madison and Dane County managers directly. Please let me ing co-ops" do you have a list of it is very unlikely that one can standards. Our policy states that know if you would like more infor- these other co-ops we can shop at? contract Covid from surfaces and “mesh masks, masks with holes or mation about this. Have a wonderful A: Benefits vary from co-op to meanwhile the planet is still suffer- openings, and masks with vents are day! -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative co-op as we are all independently ing greatly from the weight of our not acceptable face coverings” and Services Director owned and operated. If you are consumption which is one of the we do discuss face covering choices curious whether a specific co-op reasons I started shopping at the with customers when we notice that STORE CAPACITY offers reciprocity to owners of other co-op years ago—the strong ethic they are not aligned with policy (you Q: I have heard that you folks grocery co-ops, I would recommend around environmentalism (which can find the full policy here: www. are planning on increasing the calling them to confirm, as benefits is notably different with the latest willystreet.coop/about-us/store- number of people in the store at can be subject to change. Many gro- version of management). This has policies). I hope this message meets any one time on the Northside? Is cery co-ops are members of National changed my shopping habits and you well and that you have a safe this true or will it be staggered? Cooperative Grocers, and you can I am spending much less money and Happy New Year. Take care! We love you folks, but with the locate them here: www.welcometo- at the coop as you don’t stand out -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative Ser- spread of Covid we are concerned thetable.coop/all-coops. Have a won- anymore as a place that is trying vices Director about finding times that would derful New Year! -Kirsten Moore, to uphold this ethic (I may as well suit to shop. Cooperative Services Director pay less if there no actual differ- DELIVERY SERVICE A: Thanks for writing. We have ence between say Willy East and Q: Hi, my mom lives in Madi- kept our total capacity limits at or BIKE PANNIERS the Jenny St Market, who does son. If you deliver to her, what is below 25% throughout the pandem- Q: I shop at North and East provide me a safe place to put my the delivery charge and how far ic, and have made small adjustments equally and when East I am bike bag inside the store). in advance will she need to place based on the ratio of employees and always on my bike. I am working I’d appreciate a response. the order? Also, which store would customers in the stores as well as at adapting to your policy of not Thank you. this be? I usually shop at West/ efficiencies we have been able to allowing bike panniers into the A: Thanks so much for writ- Middleton store (I live out of town) gain in providing faster service for store—including skipping some ing. Looking back at records, I see so I'm more familiar with your customers. We hope this message shopping trips because my bike you wrote to us twice regarding Westside products. But maybe no meets you well! Take care and have bag has something of value like these issues and were not person- difference with there and Eastside a safe and happy New Year! -Kirst- my computer and I can not shop ally responded to either time, and we (I think East might be closer to en Moore, Cooperative Services without confidence of theft of items apologize for that. her house). I will buy her a 1 year Director I can’t do without. I typically have Discontinuing bag reuse early membership if she wants to order to carry my keys, wallet-phone in the pandemic was a decision we from you guys, but only if you de- REUSABLE BAGS (they are one item) in my hands (if made with Public Health Madison liver. Ordering for pick up won't Q: I hope you will think about you haven’t heard most women’s and Dane County guidance and in be an option for her. Thus all the allowing reusable bags again. summer clothes don’t have pock- accordance with public orders. Hope- questions. Thank you in advance A: We started allowing reusable ets) —my keys and phone are fully by now you have been to the for any info! bags again in September, and I hope definitely the most *contaminated* Co-op and have seen that we no lon- A: Thanks for thinking of us! Our you have been able to start reusing items I possess for perhaps obvious ger require people to leave personal delivery service does include that zip them again at the stores yourself! reasons and instead of being safely bags outside, and we also started code. Delivery service is $9.99 for Take care. -Kirsten Moore, Coopera- tucked in my bag, I get to figure allowing customers to bag their gro- Owners and $14.99 for non-owners. tive Services Director out how to juggle them while I go ceries in their personal reusable bags Currently, our delivery service is

Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2021 3 very popular and timeslots fill up is bikeable from my house, it was whether or not it was sanitary to to the funds that are dedicated for about a week in advance. Available nowhere to be found! I would sell products in bulk, now that the that program. delivery times pop up in our FAQ love for the same delicious honey bulk aisle is, well, bulking up. I The check can be sent to: window when you visit the site. roasted goodness to be available write to say how grateful I am that Willy Street Co-op Central Office Our online delivery service runs at all locations so I do not need WSGC is able to return to selling Attn: Finance Director out of our North location, which is to burn excess fossil fuels travel- items in bulk. Use a lot of olive 1457 E. Washington Avenue our largest store, meaning that they ing further to the north branch. I oil, as I do? Then you, too, may be Madison, WI 53703 carry a lot of what you see at Willy understand that all products are grateful you can purchase good We appreciate you staying in West, and some other items as well. not available at all locations but I quality olive oil is mass quantities, tune with what's going on in the Co- Please note: our delivery service would encourage you to consider filling a container according to the op community, and your generosity. currently requires a computer to use. bringing honey roasted peanut Coop's requested safe handling of -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative Ser- The mobile application is still under butter to all locations—specially such things. Use about 1/4 tea- vices Director development and so it won't work as more bulk items become avail- spoon of curry powder every other with a cell phone or tablet. You can able as this awful global pandemic month (if that) yet want a quantity WELLNESS COUPON find more information in our FAQ hopefully winds down. Thanks for of curry powder that's not been Q: Today at the Coop North, and navigate the shopping site from all that you do! sitting in a jar for three years? I heard that the wellness coupon any desktop or laptop computer A: Thank you for your feedback! Head to the bulk aisle to obtain benefit will be suspended and no at https://shop.willystreet.coop. I have heard many good things about only as much as you need, again longer offered. I am very sorry If you are thinking of purchas- the honey-roasted peanut butter that proceeding according to the Coop's to hear this. This benefit, very in ing an Ownership, you can do so is at Willy North in their Bulk sec- requested safe handling of such line with the Coop's Mission, is by selecting "Become an Owner" tion, so I am happy to hear that you things. Thanks, WSGC. a greatly appreciated benefit by from the homepage of the shopping are a fan. A: Thank you for your kind Coop members. In the months site. I've added our Owner Records Unfortunately, our Bulk peanut words! I am happy we have been ahead, many/most of us will need Administrator Robert Halstead here butter machines have been shut able to reopen some of our bulk aisle to “cut back” and do with less. in case you have any questions about down since the beginning of the again, too. I will make sure to pass Can the coop also find a way to registering for Ownership or using pandemic and we are not sure when on your comments to our Bulk Buy- adjust its bottom line around the Ownership in conjunction with we will be getting them back into ers. -Dean Kallas, Grocery Category profit, and continue to offer the shopping the delivery service site. use again. I know our Bulk Buyer Manager wellness benefit for members? Please let us know if we can as- at North has been prepacking the A: Thanks for reaching out. We sist you further. Thanks! Happy New honey-roasted peanut butter there for DONATION IDEAS too, are very sorry that the wellness Year! -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative folks. We could transfer a package Q: I have a Champion Juicer in benefit is not one that we can afford Services Director of it to our Willy East store for you, good condition with parts and the to continue in the manner by which if that interests you? manual that I would like to do- we were currently offering it (as the AN APPLE A DAY I will also speak with our Gro- nate. Would you have a suggested Any Day Wellness coupon). We did Q: I subscribe to the adage: An cery Manager at East about carrying resource before I donate it to St. not arrive at this decision lightly, apple a day keeps the doctor away it in the future. Currently we are Vincents or Goodwill? and the economic reasons have been and I really enjoy slicing my apple prepacking the most popular variety A: What a nice thing to donate highlighted in our January Reader. up with a dollop of peanut butter. at our Kitchen for our three stores, (and an interesting question too)! I'm This change is also intended to be My favorite peanut butter I have but they have limited capacity. Have not 100% sure, but I looked up your temporary. Pre-pandemic, the Co-op found locally is freshly ground an excellent week! -Dean Kallas, Owner record and in your area, and offered Wellness Wednesday as an honey roasted peanut butter from Grocery Category Manager you might want to reach out to Clark Owner benefit, a win-win for Own- Willy St North. It is SO good! Street Community School, Lussier ers and the cooperative: Owners My concern is that when I BULK AISLE Community Education Center, Wis- received 10% off the first Wednes- went looking for the same prod- Q: Greetings, WSGC. I shop- consin Youth Company, or the Mid- day of the month. This benefit pro- uct at Willy East, where I typi- per wrote, in a recent issue of dleton Youth Center to see if a juicer moted stocking up and transactions cally shop more often because it The Reader, to raise the issue of would be of benefit to some of their and sales would be high on those food-related educational activities. In days, resulting in labor efficiencies some cases, if it would be useful to that largely paid for the discount them, they may want to know if the and gave the Co-op a head start on juicer is a commercial model before monthly projected sales. A wellness accepting. Otherwise, I'm sure some- coupon that can be used any time of one would really enjoy the oppor- the month does not provide the same tunity to receive a Champion Juicer sales boost or incentive to stock up, through St. Vincents or Goodwill like and so the Co-op no longer reaps the you are already considering. Please benefits of the labor efficiency. We let us know if we can assist you fur- are seeing regular income loss as a ther! I hope your juicer finds a good result, and based on recent financial home! -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative reporting, these are not losses the Services Director Co-op can afford. While we agree that wellness benefits support our DOUBLE DOLLARS mission, benefits we offer, as per Did you know our dough is vegan? CONTRIBUTIONS our mission, must also be economi- Q: I read about the Double cally sustainable. Owners who are Dollars fund struggling financially experiencing financial hardship, as in your newsletter. I would like to you have identified, are encouraged make a one-time donation to sup- to participate in our Access Discount port the program. Can I do that Program, which is a benefit designed without coming into the store? to address those needs, and offers A: Thanks so much for the 10% off of all groceries. thoughtful support! You can make We do plan to bring back the a donation through our online shop- Wellness Wednesday Owner ben- ping service at shop.willystreet. efit in the future, dependent on the coop by typing "Double Dollars" into outcomes of coronavirus prevention the search engine and then selecting and the economic impacts. We will one of the donation choices and the reevaluate when the economy and Find DIY Pizza supplies in our Deli Grab & Go cooler quantity that will match the dona- the financial outlook for the Co-op tion value you are considering. Or, turns around. We appreciate your or order a Make Your own Pizza Bundle you may also send a check payable understanding and continued sup- to Willy Street Co-op with "Double port, and look forward to better for Curbside pick up at www.willystreet.coop/curbside Dollars donation" in the memo line, times. -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative Bundle Includes: Dough, Sauce & Cheese for $12.99. and we can make sure it gets added Services Director

4 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2021 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT BOARD REPORT Vaccines; Seafood Center; & More! Board Committees; Annual Election; and More!

GROCERY to avoid busier times, check the link s we move owned by customers who invest in WORKERS: below and scroll to Popular Times further into the business.” By being a member VACCINE to help you plan when you’ll shop. the New of the Co-op, you are a part Owner. PHASE 1 (Store hours before 10:00am are AYear, we (A small aside, while members The State Disas- reserved for seniors and those who have the opportu- “own” the Co-op, I think it is worth ter Medical Advi- are immunocompromised.) nity to participate in emphasizing that our membership sory Committee has • Willy East: open 8:00am-8:00pm by many of the familiar model does not exclude anyone made their Vaccine http://g.page/WSC-east Stephanie rhythms of the year. from shopping at the Co-op. We do by Anya Priority Group 1B • Willy North: open 8:00am-9:00pm Ricketts, For some this may not require a membership to shop in Firszt, recommendations http://g.page/WSC-north Board be weather or nature store or online.) related, for others it General to the Wisconsin • Willy West: open 8:00am-8:00pm Member Manager Department of http://g.page/WSC-west can be an eagerness ANNUAL ELECTION Health Services for change or perhaps A significant benefit to being a (DHS) and as of press time, gro- ON‌ ‌THE‌ ‌HORIZON‌ ‌ work rhythms. Your Co-op’s Board partial Owner of your local Co-op is cery workers and food production Fiscal‌ ‌Year‌ ‌2022 ‌Budget‌ ‌Plan- has some rhythms as well. that each Owner number is eligible workers are included. Willy Street ning‌ ‌ ‌ to vote on matters concerning our Co-op, our employees’ union, and We just closed the second quar- JANUARY MEETING Co-op. The most frequent vote is several individual employees and ter of the current fiscal year, and this In January we often have our our annual election of Directors to customers were represented in the month we will begin the budgeting first Board meeting in a couple of the Board. The Board consists of 1700 comments urging the commit- process for next fiscal year, Fiscal months. The holiday season is busy nine Owners; who are they? They tee to include our essential workers. Year 2022. There continues to be for the grocery industry; the Board are Owners, just like you, who Thank you to everyone who joined great uncertainty around the econo- tries to give as much mental space through one path or another decided us in advocating to prioritize our my and many unknowns about the to the operational team as possible that they wanted to invest in their workforce for COVID-19 vaccina- timeline for ending the COVID-19 during this time. At our January community through the Co-op’s tion. It has made a difference! At pandemic. Given this, our plan is to meeting this year we reviewed four Board of Directors. press time, the recommendation was develop a conservative sales bud- different policy monitoring reports being reviewed for finalization at get that reflects a year of transition presented to the Board, followed up SEND US A MESSAGE DHS. We look forward to learning for the pandemic and continued on a few monitoring reports with Perhaps this year, as part of the more. economic challenges. We will action items from a previous meet- annual rhythms, you have an itch to continue to look for ways to bring ing, received a financial update, and plug in locally. Or, perhaps around SEAFOOD CENTER AND our expenses in line with reduced discussed our continued relation- this time of year you often resolved CO-OP PART WAYS sales growth while maintaining and ship with Step Up: Equity Matters, to learn a new skill. Maybe you’re As reported on our website and expanding curbside pick up and among other things. If you would just interested to hear more about social media, the Co-op and the delivery options. like in-depth information about our what exactly a Board of Directors Seafood Center are amicably parting The‌ ‌FY122 ‌budget‌ ‌will‌ ‌be‌ Board meetings, we post the agenda does. Great! Send us a message, we ways on April 4, 2021. The Seafood ‌submitted‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌Board‌ ‌for‌ ‌approval‌ and minutes in stores and online would love to discuss anything you Center has had service counters ‌at‌ ‌their‌ ‌June‌ ‌Board‌ ‌meeting;‌ ‌once‌ after they have been approved. have questions about. at Willy Street Co-op since 1999, ‌approved‌ ‌a‌ ‌summary‌ ‌will‌ ‌be‌ ‌shared‌ when the Center opened a location ‌with‌ ‌Owners‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌Reader ‌ ‌before‌ BOARD COMMITTEES BOARD EMAIL inside Willy East and eventually ‌calendar‌ ‌year‌ ‌end.‌ ‌ ‌ In addition to Board meetings, The best way to connect Willy West. Since that time, the your Board also has committees with us right now is via email. economic landscape has changed, COMMUNITY REINVEST- who meet regularly. One such The Board can be reached at and the businesses feel that moving MENT FUND APPLICA- committee is the Board Develop- [email protected]. If you’d on may be more sustainable for both TION PERIOD NOW ment Committee (BDC). At the like to reach out to one specific parties. OPEN beginning of each calendar year, the Board member, let our Board ad- The Co-op plans to assume sea- The deadline for Community BDC focuses on putting the finish- ministrator (b.becker@willystreet. food operations at Willy West and Reinvestment Fund grant applica- ing touches on the election process coop) know who you would like Willy East sometime in the spring. tions is the end of this month. To for the upcoming election of Board to connect with. We hope that the This move, which was mutually learn more about our Commu- Directors. rhythms of winter find you happy, agreed upon by the Co-op and the nity Reinvestment Fund, check out From a business perspective, healthy, and possibly, looking to Seafood Center, will create better willystreet.coop/CRF for the 2021 cooperatives are unique. “A co-op, connect with your Co-op in a deeper consistency between the seafood de- details and grant application, as well or cooperative, is a company that is way. partment and the rest of the Co-op’s as previous CRF recipients. stores. The Seafood Center plans to keep their Whitney Way loca- SUPER BOWL LV tion open, which has more offerings On the lighter side of life, the available than space allowed at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the grocery locations. Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Scott Kennedy, manager-owner the Super Bowl. The game will be of the Seafood Center, said, “We’ve played Sunday, February 7 begin- always enjoyed our relationship ning at 5:30pm central time. We’ll Quality Pilates in Your Neighborhood with the Co-op and look forward to have an assortment of super-duper our new chapter and to their contin- game day and half-time snacks to ued success.” get you to the final play. POPULAR HOURS STAY WARM; STAY WELL Did you know that you can A heartfelt thank you to those check our Google Business listing of you who continue to play by and see how busy each of our stores the rules, wear face coverings, and 710 Harrison Street are currently and how busy they’ll maintain social distancing while you pilatesonharrison.com likely be in the future? We want are in the store to help others stay 608.709.1775 your business, but if you would like safe.

Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2021 5 Community Room Class Calendar

Visit www.willystreet.coop/events to Please see class descriptions for fees. Owners enrolled register. in the Access Discount Program receive a 10% discount. Payment is required at registration; please register by stopping at the Customer Refund Policy: Unless otherwise specified in the description of the event, registration for events that Willy Street Co-op cancels will be refunded in full. IndividualsService deskwho wish or toby cancel calling their Willy registration West must at email [email protected] with(608) 284-7800 or Willy East at 72 (608)hours notice 251-6776. to receive For a full more refund or transfer their registration to another class. No refunds or transfers will be granted for cancellations within 72 hours of an event. In order to cover costs incurred, thereinformation are absolutely about no exceptions individual to the activitiesRefund Policy. and classes, see willystreet.coop/calendar.

Refund Policy:COOKING Unless WITH otherwise CHEF PAUL: specified OVEN-FRIED in the description Join Chef of Lily the Kilfoy event, in this registration hands-on cooking for class events for families. that Learn CHICKEN, SUNCHOKE HUMMUS, AND about different foods and where they come from, how to follow recipes and how Willy StreetOVEN-FRIED Co-op cancels SWEET will POTATOES be refunded in full. Individualsto use a variety ofwho tools. wish In this toclass, cancel participants their will registration prepare Chef Lily’s take must contactLocation: Customer Google Meet Service with 72 hours notice onto a receive marvelous ameal full inspired refund by the or flavors transfer of the Middle their East—olives, registra- pita, tion to anotherThursday, class February . No 11, 5:00pm–7:00pmrefunds or transfers will bespices, granted garbanzo for beans, cancellations basmati rice, kabobs, within dates 72 and hourshoney will of be an explored. COOKING Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Paul Tseng Vegetarian and nut-free. The ingredients and supply list for the recipe to cook event. Fee:In orderFree; registration to cover is required costs incurred, there are absolutelyalong with will nobe sent exceptions one week prior to to the the class. Refund Policy. Join Chef Paul for a new series of online cooking classes from the comfort of your own home! Chef Paul will lead the class step-by-step through one recipe, COOKING TOGETHER: TASTE OF THAI and then participants will sit back and enjoy the dish they prepared while Paul Location: Google Meet demonstrates a variety of cooking techniques and new recipes, including fried Thursday, February 18, 5:00pm–6:30pm chicken in the oven, without the leftover frying oil! The chicken will be paired Instructor: Lily Kilfoy with a hazelnut coleslaw and a sunchoke hummus. Add in some oven-fried Fee: Free; registration is required sweet potatoes for a perfect combination. The ingredients and supply list for the Join Chef Lily Kilfoy in this cooking class for families to learn about dif- recipe to cook along with will be sent one week prior to the class. Ingredients/ ferent foods and where they come from, how to follow recipes and how to use recipes may be modified based on seasonal availability. a variety of tools. In this class, participants will prepare Chef Lily's take on a mouthwatering meal inspired by the tastes of Thailand. Savory soup, fresh spring rolls, and sweet mango sticky rice are just a few of the delectable dishes COOKING WITH CHEF PAUL: EGG FOO YUNG WITH that we'll explore. Vegetarian and nut-free. The ingredients and supply list for BLOOD ORANGE & RED ONION SALAD the recipe to cook along with will be sent one week prior to the class. Location: Google Meet Thursday, February 25, 5:00pm–7:00pm COOKING TOGETHER: FLAVORS OF IRELAND Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Paul Tseng Location: Google Meet Fee: Free; registration is required Thursday, March 4, 5:00pm–6:30pm Join Chef Paul for a new series of online cooking classes from the com- Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Lily Kilfoy fort of your own home! Chef Paul will lead the class step-by-step through one Fee: $5 for Owners; $10 for non-owners recipe, and then participants will sit back and enjoy the dish they prepared while Join Chef Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on family cooking class. Learn about dif- Paul demonstrates a variety of cooking techniques and new recipes, including ferent foods and where they come from, how to follow recipes and how to use the iconic egg foo yung paired with a ginger dipping sauce. a variety of tools. In this class, participants will prepare Chef Lily’s take on a The ingredients and supply list for the recipe to cook along with will be satisfying supper inspired by the flavors of Ireland. Savory hand pies, Irish lentil sent one week prior to the class. Ingredients/recipes may be modified based on stew, traditional colcannon, soda bread, and more will be explored. Vegetarian. seasonal availability. The ingredients and supply list for the recipe to cook along with will be sent one week prior to the class. COOKING WITH CHEF PAUL: SPRING VEGETABLE CABBAGE ROLLS AND GINGER COCONUT RICE AND COOKING TOGETHER: FLAVORS OF COSTA RICA CHICKEN WITH BOK CHOY Location: Google Meet Location: Google Meet Thursday, March 18, 5:00pm–6:30pm Thursday, March 11, 5:00pm–7:00pm Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Lily Kilfoy Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Paul Tseng Fee: $5 for Owners; $10 for non-owners Fee: $5 for Owners; $10 for non-owners Join Chef Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on cooking class to learn about different Join Chef Paul for a new series of online cooking classes from the comfort of foods and where they come from, how to follow recipes, and how to use differ- your own home! Chef Paul will lead the class step-by-step through one recipe, ent tools. In this class, participants will collaborate to cook Chef Lily’s take on and then participants will sit back and enjoy the dish they prepared while Paul a feast featuring flavors frequently found in the fare of Costa Rica. Gallo pinto, demonstrates a variety of cooking techniques and new recipes, including spring casado, tantalizing tropical fruits, a dulce de leche dessert, and even empanadas vegetable cabbage rolls with sour cream dipping sauce and ginger coconut rice will be explored. Vegetarian. The ingredients and supply list for the recipe to and chicken with bok choy. The ingredients and supply list for the recipe to cook along with will be sent one week prior to the class. cook along with will be sent one week prior to the class. Ingredients/recipes may be modified based on seasonal availability. MERITS OF A KETOGENIC DIET Location: Zoom COOKING WITH CHEF PAUL: PORK CONFIT, ORANGE & EDUCATION Wednesday, January 27, 6:00pm–7:00pm QUINOA SALAD, AND BISCUITS AND GRAVY Instructor: Katy Wallace Location: Google Meet FREE Fee: Free; registration required Thursday, March 25, 5:00pm–7:00pm LECTURES Until recently, the benefits of a fat-based diet were poor- Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Paul Tseng ly understood by most. Katy Wallace, Traditional Naturopath Fee: $5 for Owners; $10 for non-owners of Human Nature, LLC will present how a fat-based diet may be key to resolv- Join Chef Paul for a new series of online cooking classes from the com- ing issues such as dry skin, weight-loss resistance, cognitive decline, insomnia, fort of your own home! Chef Paul will lead the class step-by-step through one and blood sugar swings. Learn what to expect, how to balance a meal, and how recipe, and then participants will sit back and enjoy the dish they prepared while to track your progress. Paul demonstrates a variety of cooking techniques and new recipes, including This class is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, profes- Pork Confit with Oranage & Quinoa Salad. Paul will also demonstrate how to sional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services. Classes provided by Willy make perfect biscuits and sausage gravy. The ingredients and supply list for the Street Co-op are for informational and educational purposes only and are not recipe to cook along with will be sent one week prior to the class. Ingredients/ meant to replace medical consultation with your physician. recipes may be modified based on seasonal availability. 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6 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2021 Naturopath of Human Nature, will explain the foods, seasonings and lifestyle WILLY STREET CO OP practices that relieve constipation and address underlying digestive imbalances. This class is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, profes- sional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services. Classes provided by Willy Street Co-op are for informational and educational purposes only and are not meant to replace medical consultation with your physician. OVERCOMING A SENSITIVE STOMACH Location: Zoom Wednesday, March 24, 6:00pm–7:00pm GRANTS AVAILABLE Instructor: Katy Wallace Fee: Free; registration required Recent news articles have discussed that the majority of reflux and heart- burn problems can be overcome through change in diet and lifestyle. This lecture will present food-based ways to address an "over-acidic" stomach and Grants from the Community Reinvestment eat (and sleep) in comfort. Join Katy Wallace, traditional Naturopath of Human Fund may be awarded to projects Nature, LLC, for a discussion of digestive cleansing and proper food combin- supporting food justice or access, ing. This class is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, profes- creating/developing Co-operative sional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services. Classes provided by Willy businesses, sustainable Street Co-op are for informational and educational purposes only and are not agriculture, health and meant to replace medical consultation with your physician. well-being, and/or social change.

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Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2021 7 PRODUCER NEWS to-bar” process, which allows him to of Madison Chocolate Company, work directly with small cacao farm- several years ago when she was part ers and make a real difference in the of our Retail Ready Lab program and Local Chocolate Companies lives of farmers across the globe, and working to grow her business beyond also to educate consumers here in the her shop on Madison’s westside to Midwest about the process. the shelves of retail grocers like ours. When did you decide that you Her enthusiasm for her craft is conta- wanted to be a Chocolate Maker? gious, and her unique confections are obody origin chocolate. When I started I In 2012 I started Tabal Chocolate out-of-this-world delicious! starts would say “all dark, all the time.” I after being inspired during a trip to When did you decide that you a local have since started making some milk Toronto and visiting craft chocolate wanted to be a chocolatier? Nfood and some white chocolate options, makers. I love the profession because Life decides for you sometimes. business to get rich. but we still make 90% of our prod- it allowed me the flexibility to use My former life was in bilingual In my experience, ucts in dark chocolate. We mostly use my many creative skills in marketing, education. In 2010 I was in the our local food mak- single-origin chocolate, which means package design, chocolate product hospital for a serious MS attack. by Megan ers do what they it all comes from one farm/area. Like development, person to person sales, While in the hospital, my friends and do simply because wine, this showcases the flavor of Minnick, travel, and building relationships with family brought me food daily and making the foods each location, or terroir, where the customers, farmers, and our commu- dined with me, so I was never alone. Purchasing they love and shar- beans are grown. Director nity. During this time I not only relearned ing those foods What’s the most rewarding thing how to physically walk, but I also with others is what What makes your chocolate prod- about owning your own choco- ucts different from any others? truly learned that food shared in good brings them joy. late business? Our chocolate is unique because company brings joy, and food made These are people When customers share their it is made in collaboration with the with intention changes and heals the with enough pas- stories of how our chocolates have cacao farmer that we work with to spirit. sion and dedication created a personal connection in their supply the world's most flavorful and With several months of down- to sharing their culinary craft that lives. Perhaps we provided desserts high quality cacao beans, and we use time, I began relearning the impor- they are willing to do the hard work for their wedding, gifts for a baby superfood inclusions including chaga, tance of making food with intention. and take the risks involved in start- shower, a special birthday tradition, peppermint, maca berry, turmeric, I landed upon a confection recipe ing their own enterprise, not to make or even treats to bring smiles at a cinnamon, and other teas and spices that piqued my interest and sud- gobs of money, but simply so they funeral. These stories are so touching to flavor our chocolate. denly an obsession with chocolate can do what they love and share the and I feel privileged to be a part of it was born. Choosing to work with results with the rest of us. all. What’s the most challenging thing about running your own chocolate allows me to create confec- tions that bring joy to others. We are HOW LUCKY WE ARE TO How has COVID-19 affected your chocolate business? business? The challenge is educating con- grateful to see our products leave our HAVE THEM! We have a small retail space; shop and bring delight and comfort In that spirit, I’d like to introduce sumers that high-quality bean-to-bar sadly this had to be closed to the pub- dark chocolate is worth the value. to many. you to three of the local chocolate lic in order to preserve the health and companies that grace our shelves, and Helping them learn that they are What makes your chocolate safety of our staff and our customers. having a positive world wide effect products different from any oth- the people behind them. Whether you We do offer curbside pickup, deliv- ers? are buying a Valentine’s Day treat when they purchase Tabal Chocolate. ery, and shipping. All orders have to We consider our chocolate a food Our chocolates and confections for your sweet, or a well deserved be taken over the phone or through are unique to us because of our reci- gift to yourself, a chocolate from one rather than a candy and treat it as the our website. This was certainly an nutrient-packed superfood that it is. pes and ingredients. As a chocolatier, of these skilled artisans will surely adjustment but both our staff and you get to choose your butter, heavy brighten your day—not through your customers have done a great job How has COVID-19 affected your business? cream, flavors, and most importantly taste buds alone, but also through adapting. I do so miss seeing our cus- the chocolate. We use chocolate from COVID has reduced our walk-in the knowledge that by simply eating tomers in the shop and I look forward many different chocolate makers, traffic at our retail store and factory in this delicious chocolate you are an to tasting chocolates with them once from many different origins—all Wauwatosa, and increased our online integral part of a interdependent and again. with varied flavor profiles. Our business. Overall we did not have the vibrant community of suppliers, mak- recipes are balanced with subtle Where do you see yourself in five year we expected but we have had ers, and eaters. flavors that allow one to still taste years? amazing community support and will the important chocolate notes and not I think I will still be here making be in a good position to start 2021. chocolate. I will have celebrated 21 be overwhelmed by more dominant years in business by then, but I hope Where do you see yourself in five flavors. years? to eventually turn the business over We continue to grow and expand How has COVID-19 affected your to my son and his wife who have business? our production capacity and we are been working with me for the past 9 We learned how to quickly (im- excited to add many new products in and 11 years. After a smooth transi- mediately) move from a full-service the next few years. We are building GAIL AMBROSIUS tion, I hope to be traveling to Central cafe and chocolate shop to serving relationships with farmers world wide CHOCOLATIER; and South American cacao farms as the needs of our clients in a different and are poised to build a supply chain MADISON, WISCONSIN much as possible! way. We had to move the entirety of for cacao and chocolate ingredients If our community has a super- our shop on-line. That was challeng- that will help many more farmers star chocolatier, Gail is it. She has ing with a steep and incredibly fast thrive in the years to come been making chocolate confections learning curve. It also has been very on Madison’s eastside since 2004 eye-opening to see purchasing habits to great national and local acclaim. change and how we had to evolve Most importantly, her chocolates are right along with them. It goes with- divine! out saying that the effects are daily. When did you decide that you TABAL CHOCOLATE; As a team I would say that we have wanted to be a chocolatier? WAUSATOSA, WISCON- adapted well and are lucky enough to When I was a little girl I had SIN keep our doors open. We are always dreams of making chocolate for To understand Tabal Chocolate, in dialogue at the shop for what our people. I had no idea there was such you have to first understand the dif- next steps should look like. a profession as a chocolatier, I only ference between a chocolate maker What’s the most challenging knew I loved making chocolate treats and a chocolatier. Whereas chocolat- thing about running your own and seeing the joy on people’s faces iers make confections using pre-made chocolate business? when they ate it; their happiness chocolate; chocolate makers start The most challenging is trying became mine. with the whole, raw cacao beans. The to set aside downtime to take care of What makes your chocolate beans are roasted, cracked, winnowed oneself. It is very easy to get caught products different from any oth- into nibs, ground, and then tempered MADISON CHOCOLATE up in work life, and very difficult to ers? and poured into molds. Owner Dan COMPANY set aside time for all the other won- We use primarily dark, single- Bieser is passionate about this “bean- I first met Megan Hile, owner derful things that life has to offer.

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While details An important aspect of this con- General that, you’re temperature and a little goes a long Foods are hard to pin tribution was, and is, the resourceful Merchandise looking at some way. Liquid oils are nice too; just Category down in reading and skilled use of ingredients that Category scaly patties. be careful if you are applying it Manager about his remark- were (are) not regarded as premium. Manager For me, I often in the shower—a few drips on the able life, accounts In recent years, with the media have cracked and floor and whoops! seem to agree that he fled to freedom explosion of culinary pursuits, this bleeding skin and itchy rashes on My feet can get pretty gnarly. on Washington’s birthday in 1797 has become better-known and even my hands. Working with bodycare Before bed, I like to use a thick lo- and died a free man. His family re- exciting for those new to it. But, products for over 17 years has tion or balm (Booda Butter is pretty mained enslaved. 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I like to make a American/Mohawk chef, but you second time I had met a Black per- big mason jar of this to keep in the have heard of the food each is vari- son at the head of their own kitchen, shower to work off all the scaly ously credited with inventing—the the first being a husband and wife bits. potato chip. Memphis BBQ team I worked for In the recent rush of many busi- long ago. I’m sure this is partly a STATIC HAIR A PLACE WHERE CHILDREN nesses to respond to the death of reflection of me, and where I have I also suffer from static-y and LEARN…TO LOVE LEARNING George Floyd and the mass pro- or haven’t been. But, watching the fragile hair in the winter months. 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The specials on this page are valid February 17-March 2 All Specials Subject to Availability. Sales Quantities Limited. COOPERATIVE SERVICES NEWS goal at this time is to maintain the wash hands and use hand sanitizer to program throughout the scheduled support personal hygiene.” The U.S. Supporting a Safe, Sustainable season without altering the incen- Center for Disease Control agrees: tive match or duration of distribution “Currently, no cases of COVID-19 Community with Double Dollars, and redemption at the Co-op. We do have been identified where infection anticipate changes both to the maxi- was thought to have occurred by Community Reinvestment Fund, the mum match and the season length touching food, packaging or shop- for the next Double Dollars season ping bags.” Access Discount Program, and You! starting October 2021. Since we started allowing If you are interested in the reusable bags again at the stores sustainability of the Double Dol- in August, customers are reusing ecause of pantries: Goodman Community Cen- lars program throughout the CO- bags 75% less than they did pre- you, we ter Fritz Food Pantry, Lussier Com- VID-19 pandemic and beyond, pandemic, though we see bag reuse are able munity Education Center, Middleton please continue to support Double increasing every week. We know it’s Bto offer Outreach Ministry, The River Food Dollars through the Double Dollars hard to build a habit and that once several charitable Pantry, and Wil-Mar Neighborhood fund! There are three ways you can habits change it’s challenging to programs to the Center. They will use the gift cards contribute: by using one of the scan go back. When you reuse bags you community: Dou- in the winter season to purchase cards at the registers when you shop make a huge difference: you support by Kirsten ble Dollars to sup- items that are harder to come by in store to add a cash donation to the environment by keeping paper Moore, port shoppers using through food donations and recov- your receipt, by purchasing a Double and plastic bags out of circulation, Cooperative SNAP; donations ery. Thank you for your support! Dollars donation on shop.willystreet. and you support the Co-op’s abil- to five partner food ity to pay into the Double Dollars Services coop (you do not need to purchase pantries and grants DOUBLE DOLLARS NEEDS other groceries or pay any online program, a program that is actually Director to local nonprofits YOUR SUPPORT NOW shopping fees to make a donation on more cost effective than buying and cooperatives; MORE THAN EVER its own), and by reusing bags when paper bags at $0.17 per bag. If you and our Access Double Dollars is a nonprofit you shop the Co-op. A $5 cash dona- were committed to reusing bags Discount Program nutrition incentive program provided tion is the equivalent of one Double before we encourage you to recom- for Owners experiencing financial by a team of public and private part- Dollars voucher. Thank you to all mit now, or give it a try if you have hardship. We also continue to main- ners to help those using FoodShare/ of you who continue to support this never done it before. tain and update our COVID-19 prac- QUEST purchase fresh or frozen important food security program. tices and advocacy based on your fruits, vegetables and legumes; COMMUNITY REINVEST- feedback and support as well as what and seeds and seedlings for grow- REUSING BAGS IS GOOD MENT FUND GRANT we learn as the pandemic continues. ing edible plants. Every Tuesday FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, APPLICATION DEADLINE Thank you! from October 20 through March 9, DOUBLE DOLLARS, AND FEBRUARY 28 any shopper using their FoodShare/ YOUR CO-OP! On January 1 we posted the HOLIDAY DOUBLE QUEST card to purchase groceries At the beginning of the COV- application for 2020 Community DOLLARS FUNDRAISER is eligible to receive up to $20 worth ID-19 pandemic we followed public Reinvestment Fund grants and the MEETS ITS MATCH! of Co-op Double Dollars vouch- health and Safer at Home orders to deadline to apply is February 28. Every holiday season for the past ers per Tuesday. Last month, we cease accepting reusable bags. Since $25,000 is available this year for four years, your Co-op has held a reported that the increase in SNAP then, the guidance has changed. Nick nonprofits and cooperatives serving matching campaign to support both benefits participation county-wide Heckman, Food Security Policy the Greater Madison area doing proj- Double Dollars and our five neigh- has increased the demand for Double Analyst for Public Health Madison ects that support food justice and/ borhood food pantry partners. When Dollars. Projections at the time of and Dane County (PHMDC) says or access, sustainable agriculture, you donated to Double Dollars at the writing anticipate that we will end “Retail spaces that have remained health and well being, social change, registers, or when you reused bags our Double Dollars season at the open during the pandemic have as- or creating or further developing co- to carry your groceries, we matched Co-op this year with a 33% increase sumed risks associated with custom- operatively incorporated businesses. your cash donations 1:1 and matched in redemptions (an even larger ers moving through the retail space This funding comes from the same the 10¢ we save for Double Dollars increase than we anticipated in last and the frequent handling of items pool of funds we used for the Double from bag reuse to give to the food month’s Reader). This, combined by staff, distribution teams, or other Dollars match, and is made possible pantries, up to $10,000. The match with the reduction of bag reuse due customers, however transmission thanks to Owners who abandon or was made possible thanks to Owners to COVID-19 means that the Co-op, from surfaces to individuals is not donate their equity to our Co-op to who abandon or donate their equity which has fully funded the Co-op believed to be a primary driver of use for educational or charitable pur- to our Co-op to use for educational side of the program and a portion of COVID-19 infection. Customer use poses. Grants are competitive, and or charitable purposes. the program at local farmers’ mar- of clean reusable bags is not likely in Fiscal Year 2020, the Co-op made I am pleased to report that by the kets as well, is looking at a potential to increase the chance of COVID-19 awards to 12 organizations. In the end of the giving period in Novem- $30,000 deficit in funding for the transmission above the risks that last three years, the average award ber and December, Co-op Owners Fiscal Year 2021 program. The are already present in these environ- provided to each organization was met our match with $10,858.15 in Double Dollars partners (City of ments. At this time, PHMDC does $2,301. As it says on our website, cash donations and bags reused. Madison, Dane County, Community not recommend treating reusable we seek to fund “innovative, hands- Your generosity not only helps keep Action Coalition for South Cen- bags differently than other items on, educational, and entrepreneurial Double Dollars operating, but also tral Wisconsin, and the Co-op) are handled in grocery environments. projects that impact a large group allows for us to provide $2,000 in currently seeking grants and other Staff and customers in retail spaces of people, reach out to underserved gift cards to each of our partner food private donations to fill the gap. Our remain encouraged to frequently populations, create jobs or develop

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14 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2021 skills, foster social engagement, and erty Guideline (FPG). FPG charts business in person,” we said. “Our vaccination as essential as your word offer opportunities for diversifying are available on the Access Discount workers adapt to ever-changing rec- that we are essential.” are pleased partnerships and collaboration.” For form. ommendations and guidelines, bear to report that the SDMAC has now more information, to learn about past The Access Discount Program is the brunt of face covering scofflaws, included grocery workers in Tier 1B. grants awarded, or find the applica- supported by annual sales income. and many of them take extra care to Thank you to all of you out there tion form, visit www.willystreet. In FY2020 the Co-op distributed keep distance from friends and loved who also provided comments to the coop/community/CRF. $316,637 in discounts via the pro- ones to keep them safe from the Vaccine Distribution Subcommittee gram to 1240 Owners. That means public exposure to COVID-19 work- regarding this topic. We appreciate ACCESS DISCOUNT 0.5% of our sales support just about ers face every day. Please consider your supporting grocery workers and RENEWALS DUE MARCH 3.5% of active Owners. The best including our workers in Tier 1B for safer shopping throughout our state. 31 way to support the Access Discount The Access Discount Program is Program is to shop the store. Thank an Owner benefit available to those you! with a financial need and offers a You may qualify for the Willy Street Co-op Access 10% discount on your purchases COVID-19 as well as a longer time period to VACCINATIONS Discount if you are receiving support from: pay any outstanding Owner equity Finally, the time of writing, the The FoodShare/QUEST Program (SNAP) ($4 per year for Individual Owners, Co-op submitted formal comments $7 per year for Household Own- to the Wisconsin State Disaster Medicaid (BadgerCare/Senior Care) ers). When you enroll in the Access Medical Advisory Committee (SD- Discount Program, the benefit is MAC) Vaccine Distribution Sub- The Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) activated through the calendar year. committee urging them to reconsider If you still have a financial need at their initial proposal for inclusion in Section 8 Housing Assistance/Community Development the end of the year, you must renew COVID-19 Vaccine Priority Group Authority (HUD) by March 31 in order to continue 1B. The draft proposal excluded receiving the benefit. Current Access grocery workers. We shared our for- The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Discount participants will receive mal comments with State, County, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) reminders in mid-February, and and local officials urging them to those who have not renewed by get involved and ensure that grocery Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) mid-March will receive a second re- workers be added to the list as per minder. To protect the privacy of our the recommendations of the CDC as The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Owners, we do not provide renewal well as their own definition of front FairShare CSA Coalition Partner Shares reminders at the registers. line workers as indicated in Wiscon- Applying for the Access Dis- sin Emergency Order 12: Safer at The Free or Reduced School Lunch and Breakfast Program count is easy at the Customer Home, when not only were grocery Service desk, and you do not need workers identified as essential, but Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program to bring any special information also provided Tier 2 prioritization with you. Following completion of a for childcare. “Our front line work- Wisconsin Works; Heat for Heroes simple form, you will sign that you ers, our business, and our com- Early Head Start/Head Start agree to the terms of service. See munity deserve the extra security sidebar to see if you may qualify. vaccinating our employees early will You may also qualify to receive the provide: protection for our staff to Access Discount if annual gross in- continue keeping the public fed, and come within the last year has been at added protection for our custom- or below 150% of the Federal Pov- ers who may rely on shopping our

Are you enrolled in the Access Discount Program? It’s time of year to renew your Access Discount! Winner Willy Street Co-op will be sending out renewal Winner notifications to all current Access Owners at their email address on file or their last known mailing address. To avoid a lapse in your enrollment, please stop by one of our Customer Service desks by March 31st, 2021 to fill out your renewal form.

For more information about the Access Discount Program please contact the Owner Records Administrator at 608-284-7794 or [email protected].

Information about the Access Discount Program can be found at the Order dinner online and pick up curbside on Customer Service desk Choose from heat & eat meals, and at your way home! www.willystreet.coop salads, beer, wine, and more!

Vegetarian and vegan options available. Everyone welcome!

Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2021 15 by Ben Becker, Newsletter Writer

or some, winter in Wisconsin HAPPY FOODS BEANS, LENTILS, NUTS, fiber, the digestion of bananas al- is a glorious time of year. Most new years start with bold AND SEEDS lows a stable release of these sugars Many of us look forward to resolutions and a change in life- On a frigid day, it's nice to know into your bloodstream, allowing for Fthat first snowfall and we rush style, at least for the first few weeks you can melt the snow off your greater mood stability while avoiding out to make the first snow angels or to or so. Diet and exercise have a big bones with a hot bowl of lentil stew swings in blood sugar levels that can capture the beauty of the luminescent impact on your state of mind, so re- or a heaping helping of bean chili. make you more irritable. Like other crystals that entrap the bare branches examining your habits and menus can It’s common knowledge that beans, foods that help support mental health, of trees as they frost over. The colder be helpful for boosting your winter lentils, and other legumes are a great bananas are high in vitamin B6, a months can also bring long-awaited resolve. Looking to replace fast foods source of protein and fiber that can nutrient that is important in aiding the activities, such as skiing, snowshoe- with more wholesome choices and be easily stored and used in cold brain’s ability to synthesize dopamine ing, or simply a new perspective when lean proteins and vegetables are incor- weather months, but it may be surpris- and serotonin. viewing a familiar hiking trail. These porated into improving our physical ing to learn that these small wonders When you buy bananas at the snowy days and short daylight hours health, but restocking your pantry or also boast a wealth of nutrients that Co-op, you have access to Equal Ex- can also be a gift to those craving fridge can also be done consciously provide both comfort and energy. change and other Fair Trade brands. rest and a respite from the breakneck to improve mental wellbeing as well. Rich in B vitamins, lentils, and beans Not only are these bananas organic, pace of warmer months. As streets There are a number of foods that will can promote better function of the but sourced through an alternative and roads become less passable, they supplement healthy brain function and many complex processes within your supply chain that puts growers first. invite a slower gait and a pause for brighten your mood as well. Many brain, as these nutrients promote Getting bananas to market in the US reflection sheltered within our warm, of these foods do so by protecting higher levels of serotonin, dopamine, is truly a labyrinth of complex logisti- snow-laden homes. and reinforcing the integrity of your and other neurotransmitters that help cal challenges, making these exotic Yet while this annual cool-down neural cells or by helping to balance regulate your state of mind. While staples an incredible value when brings with it much to marvel at, the release of energy to your brain. If the B vitamins also help with com- you consider what has to happen along with much joy and excitement a pescetarian plate doesn’t force you munication between nerve cells, in order to transport and ripen this around the holidays, by February to turn up your nose, fatty fishes like other mood-boosting nutrients such fruit before it is ready for you to eat. these frigid days can often grow tire- salmon can be a great staple due to as iron, magnesium, and zinc make When you choose bananas with the some. The lack of sunlight and long their high concentration of omega-3 these legumes a great way to raise Equal Exchange or Fair Trade label, nights may lead you to long for the fatty acids. As your body is unable to your spirits. In addition, other plant- more of your money will end up in warmth and glow of far off sum- synthesize these compounds, receiv- based sources of protein can also help the pockets of those working hard to mer days. Navigating sidewalks and ing their benefits requires inclusion to support not only your body with grow and package this produce, rather streets covered with slush, salt, and in diets or supplements. Not only do fiber and healthy fats but with similar than empowering commodity trad- icy hazards can grow tiresome. The they work to maintain brain develop- supplements for your brain func- ers and middlemen. Growing these wet boots and bitter winds of Febru- ment and cell membranes, but studies tion. Certain nuts and seeds are good small, community-based economies ary may steal away our December have shown they can impact depres- sources of essential minerals such as make this small investment an incred- cheer only to leave a sullen gloom. sion. zinc and selenium, the presence of ible means of building a better global As we grind through the dark hours the amino acid tryptophan aids in the economy, which is a great inspiration in the sun’s shadow in anticipation production of serotonin. in addition to the impact bananas have of its return to our hemisphere, it is on your brain chemistry. necessary to take steps to keep BANANAS our spirits up. This need is only Another great food that CHOCOLATE amplified by the isolation and combines natural sugars, While many of the foods the best limited activity needed to keep fiber, and nutrients to create winter foods for stabilizing mental our communities safe in this time better mood stimulation energy and brain chemistry utilize the of pandemic. So while we can’t and release of energy presence of fiber to supplant the crav- yet cast off the heavy burden of is that everyday exotic ings for sugar and fat-rich processed winter coats or escape from the fruit the banana. Bananas foods, certain comfort foods can also confines of COVID-19, there are are both sweet and wholesome, help stimulate a more positive state still creature comforts and other strat- containing fiber and naturally of mind. When eaten in modera- egies to keep our bodies whole and occurring sugars glucose, sucrose, tion, the concentration of sugar and our mental health maintained. and fructose. Because they contain chemicals that stimulate the brain's

16 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2021 pleasure centers can produce some ginger, not only because it contrib- bulk blends using a novelty strainer blood flow to your brain. Just fill feelings of elation. These chemicals utes to a more just global economy, (many of the best ones are designed a bowl with ice water, hold your include not only caffeine, but also but because it helps incorporate the to resemble aquarian animals such as breath, and gently plunge your face flavonoids which counter inflamma- health benefits (and antioxidants) ducks or manatees), or use a spe- below the surface for 15 to 30 sec- tion and increase blood flow, and a of ginger into a fresh verdant brew. cially designed teapot with a built-in onds. If plunging your face into an substance similar to CBD known as Tea doesn’t just have to be enjoyed strainer so that you can enjoy mul- ice bowl sounds too extreme, there N-acylethanolamine, providing both for the caffeine boost either. White tiple cups as you sit at your desk with are more relaxed ways to reset your stimulation and ease within your mind and herbal teas can provide for an a book or laptop. brain chemistry. An almost medita- and body. In choosing chocolate for exploration of flavors and diverse tive technique called “Anchoring” positive health benefits, it is important benefits. Consider trying a Rooibos REDUCING employs a form of mindfulness to to consume small quantities due to its variety, which is high in antioxidants, CORONAVIRUS STRESS deal with stress. Simply dig your high caloric value and to favor darker contains anti-inflammatory proper- In addition to the many foods and heels into the floor and think to your varieties of 70% cacao content or ties, and can help to deal with skin recipes you may employ to fortify self “What am I thinking? Feeling, more with higher ratios of ailments. If you are looking for your mind and body against the at- doing? How does my response help flavonoids to sugar. These a tea to serve as more than a tacks of weather and illness, there are me?” This mini moment helps to can be found in the warm libation, but also as a also activities you might introduce ground your mind and body, and to grocery aisle at your Co- natural means of supporting into your routine to invigorate and think more consciously. For anyone op, with many chocolate your health and combatting defend yourself against winter weari- who is a fan of Die Hard, it may manufacturers donating the maladies that long winter ness. Using a playlist to motivate remind you of John McClane made proceeds to important months can throw at you, during a run or a workout is a com- balls with his feet to overcome jetlag, conservation causes or check out the selection of Yogi mon way to use music as an emo- which should be a ringing endorse- in the case of Equal Ex- teas in the beverage aisle. With tional tool, but it can also be utilized ment for this mental exercise. change to guarantee Yogi’s straightforward mar- to combat stress amidst the fears and Getting over the harsh conditions that chocolate produc- keting, it couldn’t be easier confinement of the pandemic. Take of the year 2020 certainly make this ers aren’t exploited by to find the variety to meet a music break during the day where winter a rougher season than most carrying the Fair Trade your needed form of herbal you employ a comforting playlist as years. However, it is also a time to certification. support. If you are still a respite from the world. Often the take stock and to employ mindfulness recovering from the excess of New tracks we choose are informed by not only about what foods we eat and FERMENTED FOODS Years’, give their Detox and Roasted our mood, but instead of indulging how they are serving us but what we It may be surprising to learn that Dandelion flavors a go. These blends in melodies laden with heartache, can do to influence the way our mind the fermentation process can actually help stimulate your liver function loneliness, or sadness, look to get works. By creating new habits and bring about some positive outputs utilizing the properties of dandelion inspired by more upbeat or uplifting new that can benefit brain health. Fermen- root and an enticing but gentle flavor. music, as your goal should be less menus, tation is basically a chemical process If the harsh sub-zero temperatures to seek out the catharsis and valida- we can that takes place via the digestion of are making you achy and hoarse, tion of your emotions. Instead, use keep this raw materials by microorganisms try the Yogi Throat Comfort blend. music as a remedy to feeling low, by a season of such as yeast and bacteria. Through It has a pleasant sweetness that can engaging with songs that will help inner warmth this digestion, those microorganisms help to soften and heal that lingering with transcending your state of mind. and comfort as transform sugar in order to release itch. A spoonful of honey mixed in There are also some other easy-to- we wait for the carbon dioxide, alcohol, acids, and may also enhance the effectiveness do, although perhaps more unique, thaw of spring. probiotics. At eye level, fermenta- and flavor of this helpful satchel. If means you can use for stimulation tion changes raw foods and sugar you are a true tea enthusiast, be sure as well. For something more intense into products such as yogurt, kefir, to track down the loose leaf teas (in than just splashing water on your kombucha, kimchi, and sauerkraut. the Wellness aisle). Freedom from face, you may try activating your However, not all fermented foods the prepackaged tea bags can allow dive response by dipping your contain probiotics in significant con- for greater experimentation in your face in ice water. This may centrations as a result of cooking and brewing experience, as you can not seem odd given that filtering, including bread, beer, and only steep your leaves without any you’re dealing with the wine. The acids, probiotics, and the containment but perhaps even blend constant cold tem- presence of healthy bacteria within varieties together. If you have no peratures, but by your digestive system help to support use for fortune-telling with used tea using this method gut health, and improve brain func- leaves, you can always brew these you increase tion as well by increasing serotonin levels, resulting in healthier mood, appetite, and stress management. Maintaining gut health is an impor- tant way to support serotonin levels because as much as 90% of your body’s serotonin is produced by the collection of bacteria known as the gut microbiome. TEAS A hot cuppa can be an especially welcome ritual to warm our bodies on brisk mornings or to soothe the soul at bedtime. If your New Year's resolution includes a decreased reli- ance on the heavily caffeinated ritual of a daily coffee (or two), black and green teas might serve as a welcome substitute to curb your intake by giv- ing you a nice boost of energy or fo- cus without the jitters of an espresso inspired anxiety. Once again, Equal Exchange is a great brand to fill this need, providing quality variet- ies of green and black tea sourced responsibly to ensure that growers and producers are treated well and compensated fairly. This author par- ticularly enjoys their green tea with

Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2021 17 The Big Share is an Easy Way to Support Local Nonprofits

by Mitchell Pralle, Community Shares of Wisconsin Communications Coordinator

n Tuesday, March 2, Black students and change the condi- Community Shares of tions in schools that keep inequities Wisconsin nonprofit in place. Ogroups will participate Urban Triage is an organization in The Big Share®, an online day of devoted to empowering Black fami- giving that has raised millions for lies and children by developing and participating member groups. In the managing life-changing programming seventh annual Big Share campaign, and mobilizing community resources 70 local nonprofit groups aim to raise to distribute them to those most in $500,000. need. “As we head into Community This past year has tested our Shares' 50th anniversary year, Wis- strength as a community, and on consinites can look to Community March 2 we have an opportunity to Shares as a hub for the causes they come together to celebrate and am- care about most,” said Community plify the work of grassroots leaders Shares of Wisconsin Executive Direc- through The Big Share. The multiple ® tor Cheri Dubiel. “Whether it’s an crises our country faces are not over THE BIG SHARE IS ON environmental group that has worked but we must center the voices of the to protect our climate since the first Black Lives Matter movement and Earth Day or grassroots, racial justice the people most directly impacted. TUESDAY, MARCH 2 groups that mobilize youth power "It’s more important than ever to through social media, you can find support groups that work for equality ONE DAY, ONE COMMUNITY, a cause to support through The Big and systemic change,” said Dubiel. MANY WAYS TO SHARE Share.” “If we are going to recover from this The Big Share is an easy way tumultuous time, we have to amplify to give back to your community. the work of those working for justice. You can donate online to participat- The Big Share is a way to donate to In its seventh year, The Big Share is an easy way ing member groups and share your groups doing just that.” to support your favorite causes. Find Community support with your own social media Your contribution to The Big Shares of Wisconsin member organizations or network. Because we cannot gather in Share builds support and community, person for events this year, you can while deepening member nonprofit Inspiring Voices nonprofi ts you’d like to donate to at set up your own fundraising campaign engagement within their own commu- TheBigShare.org. in support of your favorite nonprofit nities. Individuals and area businesses and invite your friends to give too. who want to learn more about ways to This year's Big Share includes our support The Big Share can visit www. Follow Community Shares of Wisconsin or five newest member organizations. In thebigshare.org or call Community #CSWBigShare on social media for announcements addition to conNEXTions and Padres Shares of Wisconsin at 608-256-1066. E Hijos en Accion, two groups that Madison Community Foundation, about events, donation matches, Power Hours that conducted their first Big Share cam- an organization involved with The award top fundraising nonprofi ts with bonus cash, paigns in 2020, the following three Big Share since the program's debut and more. organizations, featured through last in 2014, will be the presenting spon- year's Inspiring Voices program, will sor for The Big Share 2021. More

Photo taken March 5, 2020 be participating in The Big Share for local companies will be announced the first time. soon as sponsors of virtual events, Inspire Barber College promotes prizes, and Power Hours in which top spiritual, mental, physical, and finan- fundraising nonprofits can win extra Photo taken March 5, 2020 cial growth for individuals who are cash. committed to enhancing their lives As we celebrate 50 years of social and the lives of others through the art and environmental justice advocacy, and science of barbering. Community Shares of Wisconsin Major Sponsors Natural Circles of Support is a thanks the Willy Street Co-op shop- mentorship and support program pers who have been saying “Yes!” to that centers the voices of African the CHIP® program. Your contribu- American students and builds on the tions help fuel activism in our com- strengths of their families and teach- munities and empower our member ers to create conditions that support groups to fulfill their missions.

18 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2021 to the oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from RECIPES the oven and arrange the sliced lemon, onion and capers around it. Continue to roast for another 25 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest Medley of Brussels Sprouts, Turnips, and Beets part of the thigh (away from bone) reads 165ºF, and the juices run clear. with Hazelnuts Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let sit for 5 minutes before carving. Arrange the chicken and roasted vegetables, lemon and capers on a Adapted from Bon Appetit serving dish. Serve warm. Prep 30m; Cook 2h; Serves 6 4 medium gold beets, tops trimmed Rosemary Potato Pizza 1 1/2 lb. Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise 1 1/4 lb. turnips, peeled, cut into eighths Adapted from www.simplysogood.com 6 Tbs. unsalted butter Crispy potatoes and a sauce made from white wine, lemon, and herbs top 1/3 c. shallots, minced this delicious, filling pizza. 1/3 c. hazelnuts, finely chopped Prep 30m; Cook 20m; Serves 4 3 Tbs. fresh thyme, chopped 2 red potatoes, sliced 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbs. olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 375ºF. Wrap beets in foil and bake about 1 salt hour and 45 minutes or until tender to the center. Cool in ice water, drain and pepper peel. Cut each beet into eighths. Boil Brussels sprouts in salted water about 5 Tbs. butter 6 minutes or until crisply tender. Transfer to ice water to cool. Place turnips 1/4 c. shallot, minced in boiling water for about 7 minutes or until crisply tender, drain, chill in ice 2 Tbs. garlic, minced water. Over medium heat melt butter and sauté shallots and hazelnuts about 2 1/2 tsp. thyme leaves, chopped 7 minutes or until nuts start to begin to turn golden. Add thyme and garlic. 1/3 c. white wine Continue sautéing until nuts are browned. Add cooled Brussels sprouts, beets 1 Tbs. lemon juice and turnips; cover and simmer until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. 1 tsp. chicken bouillon Salt and pepper to taste. 2 pizza crusts 2 c. mozzarella, shredded Winter Soup 1 1/2 tsp. rosemary Directions: Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment Adapted from a recipe from www.theworldwidegourmet.com paper, and coat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Arrange the sliced potatoes This hearty flavorful soup is just the thing for a cold blustery day! on the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 20 minutes, or Prep 30m; Cook 1h; Serves 4 until the potatoes are just starting to brown. Remove from oven and set aside. 4 c. stock or broth Increase the oven heat to 500˚F. 2 leeks, cleaned and diced Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced Stir in the shallot, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of thyme. Cook, stirring, until golden 2 turnips, peeled and diced brown. Add a pinch of salt, some pepper, the lemon juice, white wine, and 2 potatoes, peeled and diced chicken bouillon. Stir to combine, and cook until the liquid is reduced to 1/4 1 wedge of squash or pumpkin, peeled and diced cup. Remove from heat, and stir the remaining butter 1 tablespoon at a time, 1/4 white cabbage, cut into strips whisking well after each addition. 2 celery stalks, cleaned and diced Set the pizza crusts on lightly greased baking sheets. Spread half of the 3 Tbs. butter white wine sauce over each pizza crust. Top each with a layer of mozzarella, salt and fresh ground pepper to taste potato slices, rosemary and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of thyme. Bake 10-12 Directions: Melt the butter in a large stockpot and cook the leeks, celery, minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and golden. carrot and turnip or about 10-15 minutes or until softened but not browned. Add the stock, cabbage, potatoes and squash or pumpkin and simmer for Sweet Potato Tempeh Stew about 30-45 minutes or until everything is nice and tender, adding water if necessary. Adjust the flavor with salt and pepper, transfer to a tureen and add Adapted from www.thekitchn.com a knob of butter just before serving. Along with tempeh and sweet potatoes (a perfect pair!), this hearty stew is scented with warming spices and is served garnished with a dollop of yogurt Roast Chicken with Potatoes, Lemons and and nutty toasted pumpkin seeds. Capers Prep 30m; Cook 40m; Serves 4 1 Tbs. olive oil Adapted from www.blue-kitchen.com 1 onion, chopped Roasting chicken and potatoes with lemons, rosemary and capers imparts 2 cloves garlic, minced them with tons of flavor, and your kitchen will smell amazing, too! 1 Tbs. ginger, grated Prep 20m; Cook 1h 5m; Serves 4 6 cardamom pods 1 chicken 1 tsp. coriander seeds salt 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes black pepper 1/4 tsp. salt 2 lemons 3 c. vegetable stock 1 fresh rosemary sprig 2 lb. sweet potatoes, cubed olive oil 8 oz. tempeh, cubed 12 red potatoes, cut into chunks 1 c. yogurt 1 onion, roughly chopped 1/4 c. pumpkin seeds 2 Tbs. capers Directions: Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy stock Directions: Preheat oven to 450˚F. Remove giblets from chicken and pot. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent. Stir in the reserve for another use, if you like. Rinse chicken inside and out; pat dry with ginger, cardamom pods, coriander, red pepper flakes, and salt. Sauté for one paper towels. Season the inside with salt and pepper. Slice one of the lemons more minute. Add the vegetable stock or water, then add the cubed sweet in half and place in the cavity, squeezing the lemon to release some juice. Use potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. the side of a heavy knife to smoosh the rosemary sprig, and add it to the cav- Add the tempeh, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the tempeh is cooked ity. Rub the outside of the chicken with some olive oil, and season with salt through and the sweet potatoes are tender. and pepper. Taste, and adjust seasonings if needed. Stir in 1/2 cup of the yogurt, then Lightly grease a skillet or shallow roasting dish with olive oil. Set the serve. Top each bowl with a dollop more of yogurt and a sprinkle of the chicken breast-up in the pan and roast for 20 minutes. Place the potatoes in toasted pumpkin seeds. a mixing bowl and toss with olive oil, rosemary leaves, and salt and pepper. Slice the remaining lemon into thick slices and drizzle them with olive oil. Reduce heat to 375˚F. Arrange the potatoes around the chicken. Return

Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2021 19 Crispy Potato Roast to the bowl of coconut milk and lemon juice mixture. Whisk to combine. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and whisk to combine. Scoop the Adapted from www.smittenkitchen.com batter into prepared muffin pan, and bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick Similar to Hasselback potatoes, this is a knock-out side dish made up of inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack. very thinly sliced potatoes nestled in a baking dish, seasoned simply with salt and pepper and fresh thyme. Cheesy Vegetable Barley Bake Prep 20m; Cook 1h 50m; Serves 6 Adapted from American Whole Foods Cuisine by Nikki and David 3 Tbs. butter, melted Goldbeck 3 Tbs. olive oil Prep 15m; Cook 1h; Serves 6 coarse salt 2 Tbs. olive oil 1/2 tsp. black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 lb. russet potatoes, thinly sliced 1 c. onion, chopped 4 shallots, very thinly sliced 2 carrots, sliced 8 fresh thyme sprigs 2 medium zucchinis, sliced Directions: Preheat oven to 375ºF. Combine the melted butter and olive oil 2 medium potatoes, sliced together in a small bowl. Set aside. Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the 1/2 lb. eggplant, diced potatoes (crosswise) very thinly. Spread about a tablespoon of the butter and 3 c. barley oil mixture over the bottom of a baking dish. Sprinkle with a generous pinch 1 c. tomato juice or vegetable broth or two of salt and the black pepper. Arrange the potato slices vertically in the 1/2 c. water dish, like dominoes. Very thinly slice the shallots, and nestle them in between 1 tsp. oregano the potatoes, distributing them evenly throughout the dish. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper to taste salt. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes, then place the thyme sprigs on top, and bake an 2 c. Monterey jack cheese, grated additional 35 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through and are crispy Directions: Heat oil in large skillet and sauté onion until softened. Stir in on top. Cover with foil if they are browning too quickly. Serve immediately. garlic and cook a minute more. Add the rest of the vegetables and sauté, stir- Spicy Indian Cabbage and Potato Curry (Bund ring occasionally about five minutes. Add barley, tomato juice, water, oregano Gobhi Aur Aloo Ki Subzi) and salt and pepper to taste. Heat to a boil, cover and simmer about ten min- utes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer vegetable mixture to a large, shallow Adapted from www.saveur.com baking pan and stir in half the cheese. Cover and bake 45 minutes or until veg- This quick curry is perfect for a weeknight. Serve with warm flatbread. etables and barley are tender. Top with remaining cheese and bake, uncovered, Prep 10m; Cook 35m; Serves 4 about ten minutes more to melt cheese. 3 Tbs. canola oil 1 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds Lentil Shepherd's Pie with Parsnip and 1/2 tsp. cayenne Potato Mash 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric Adapted from www.food52.com. 1 serrano chile This hearty vegan main dish is perfect for a special occasion. The parsnip 2 bay leaves and potato mash is great on its own too. It also freezes well, and many of the 1 red onion, chopped components can be prepared ahead of time. 1 1/2 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed Prep 15m; Cook 1h 20m; Serves 6-8 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped 2 1/2 lb. russet potatoes 1/2 green cabbage, chopped 6 parsnips salt 2/3 c. non-dairy milk Directions: Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet with a lid. salt Add the cumin seeds, and cook 1-2 minutes, until they pop. Stir in the cayenne, black pepper turmeric, chile, bay leaves, and onion, and cook until the onion is tender, 3-4 1 1/2 c. lentils minutes. Add the potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, and a pinch of salt, and toss to 4 Tbs. olive oil combine. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are soft, 1 onion, chopped about 30 minutes. Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve hot. 3 cloves garlic, minced Beet and Poppy Seed Muffins 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped Adapted from www.cannellevanille.com 2 Tbs. tomato paste These rosy-hued muffins flecked with dark poppy seeds are great in the 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced morning on your way out the door. Dairy- and gluten-free, they’ll be a hit with 1/2 c. dry red wine everyone in the house. 1/2 c. vegetable broth Prep 30m; Cook 30m; Serves 9 1 tsp. dried rosemary 1 red beet 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 c. coconut milk Directions: Set the potatoes and parsnips in a large pot. Cover with at least 1 tsp. lemon juice an inch of cold water, and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then 1/2 c. brown rice flour lower heat to a simmer. Cook for 25-35 minutes, until very tender. Drain, then 1/2 c. almond meal return to the pot (off the heat). Add 2/3 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of the olive 1/4 c. quinoa flour oil, and salt and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until creamy, adding up 2 tsp. poppy seeds to 1/3 cup more milk if needed. Cover and set aside. 3/4 tsp. baking powder Combine the lentils and 3 cups of water in a saucepan over medium-high 1/4 tsp. baking soda heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook until the lentils are 1/4 tsp. salt tender and all the liquid has been absorbed (30-35 minutes). Remove from heat 1 egg and set aside. 1/4 c. brown sugar In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive 1 vanilla bean oil. Add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are golden and trans- 1/4 c. coconut oil lucent, 8-10 minutes. Add the carrots and celery, and cook until tender, about Directions: Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the beet, cover, and 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in reduce heat to medium. Cook until the beet is fork-tender. Drain and allow to the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the red wine and bring to a cool. When cool enough to handle, peel and chop into chunks. Place in the bowl simmer. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and cook, stir- of a food processor and purée until smooth. Measure out 1/4 cup of purée and ring frequently, until the liquid has reduced by half. Add the lentils, rosemary, reserve the rest for another use (you can freeze it). thyme, and 1/2 cup of vegetable broth. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring frequent- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Prepare a muffin pan by lining with papers or liners. ly, adding more broth if needed to keep the mixture moist but not liquid-y. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown rice flour, Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spread the lentil and vegetable mixture into a large almond meal, quinoa flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. baking dish in an even layer. Add the parsnip-potato mash and gently lay- Add egg, brown sugar, vanilla seeds, coconut oil, and reserved beet purée er over the lentils. Bake 20 minutes, until the mash begins to brown. Serve hot.

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