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CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED ; andmore! SEE WILLYSTREET.COOP FOR COVID-19 RESPONSEUPDATES. A PUBLICATION OFWILLY STREET CO-OP, MADISON,WI VOLUME 47 • ISSUE 8•AUGUST 2020 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 Co-op Board, staff and Owners. It provides information about the Co-op’s services and WILLY STREET CO-OP business as well as about cooking, nutrition, health, sustainable agriculture and more. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Views and opinions expressed in the Reader do not necessarily represent those of the Jeannine Bindl, 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 Ann Hoyt, Vice President product or service offered. Articles are presented for information purposes only. Before Brian Anderson taking action, you should always consult a professional for advice. Articles may be Stephanie Ricketts reprinted with permission from the editor. Michael Chronister SUBMISSIONS Gigi Godwin All advertising submissions must be reserved and arranged with the editor by the Sarah Larson 10th of the month previous to publication. All advertisement copy must be submitted by Caryn Murphy the 15th of the month. Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] Ashwini Rao or mailed to Willy Street Co-op’s Central Office according to submission requirements. CUSTOMER SERVICE: EAST: 608-251-6776 WEST: 608-284-7800 NORTH: 608- 471-4422 BOARD CONTACT INFO: [email protected] BUSINESS OFFICE: 608-251-0884 [email protected] FAX: 608-251-3121 (includes the GM, Executive SEAFOOD CENTER: EAST: 608-294-0116 WEST: 608-836-1450 Assistant and Board Admin- istrator) GENERAL EMAIL: [email protected] GENERAL MANAGER: [email protected] BOARD MEETING EDITOR: [email protected] SCHEDULE PREORDERS: EAST: [email protected]; WEST: ws.preorders@ willystreet.coop; NORTH: [email protected] August 18 WEBSITE: www.willystreet.coop Board meetings are typically held at BOARD EMAIL: [email protected] our business office (1457 E. Wash- STORE HOURS: Willy East and Willy West: 8:00am-8:00pm, every day ington Ave. in Madison), but may Willy North: 9:00am-8:00am be held virtually. Please see www. East Juice Bar: 8:00am-4:00pm; West Juice Bar: M-F: 8:00am-2:00pm; willystreet.coop/events and select North Juice Bar: 7:30am-7:00pm the “Board” category for details. Deli: 7:30am to 9:00pm Seafood Center–East and West: 10:00am- 6:00pm.

IN THIS ISSUE

3-4 Customer Comments 10 New Products 18-19 Portable Lunches: A Few Ideas From Around the 5 Equity, Diversity and 11-13 SPECIALS PAGES Inclusion; Ballot Results; World 14-15 Hit the Trails and More! 20-21 Recipes 15 Local Produce 5 Annual Meeting; Board 22-23 Staff Picks

Availability Election Results; & More! 16-17 COVID-19 Updates: 6 Eat More Fresh Herbs Preparing for the Long 7 Wonderstate Coffee Haul

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2 Willy Street Co-op Reader, AUGUST 2020 CUSTOMER COMMENTS

Write Us! quality of the fruit just isn’t up to and you do not leave your vehicle HAND HYGIENE We welcome your comments and our standards. They don’t ripen quite (preferably keeping your window Q: Omg, I can’t believe I’ve give each one attention and seri- like we would expect, and have a closed), we will not refuse service to become someone that writes to the ous consideration. Send them to grassy flavor and rubbery texture. you. Please let us know if you have letters to the editors. I should have customer.comments@willystreet. We did our best to work with any other questions, and be well! said something, but I’ve now had 2 coop or fill out a Customer Com- the Peruvian avocados, trying dif- -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative Ser- experiences during this pandemic ment form in the Owner Re- ferent ripening techniques, but last vices Director that I feel require feedback. I’ve sources area. Each month a small week, we made the hard decision to had 2 different cashiers wearing selection is printed in the Reader. switch our procurement away from THANKS FOR REQUIRING gloves during the checkout process. Many more can be found in the the Fairtrade Peruvian avocados for MASKS However, both times, the gloves commons or in the binder near the summer and back to avocados Q: I’m glad to hear the deci- weren’t changed in between cus- Customer Service. Thank you! that are not certified Fairtrade from sion to require customers to wear tomers or after the cashier wiped Mexico, and hopefully also some masks and fully support this down the checkout area with California avocados, which can be decision. Many people are under- disinfectant and a towel. While harder to come by and a bit more standably tired of wearing masks gloves seem like they would offer expensive, but they have excellent and can lose sight of the intent: to protection, they often serve as a THANK YOU flavor and ripening qualities. protect others. Thanks for your vector if not used appropriately. If Q: I cannot thank you enough We plan to get back to Fairtrade continued vigilance on all our be- a cashier elects to wear gloves, they for putting the safety & health of avocados as soon as the Mexican half’s - Especially at risk workers. should be removed, hand hygiene your customers & staff ahead of season starts back up in the fall. A: Thank you for your support performed, and a new pair donned every other concern. You are show- It may take a week or two to of our policy! Take the best care, Liz between each customer interaction. ing leadership by example during a completely switch what is on our Hawley, Education and Outreach Alternatively, just using hand sani- difficult time. shelves, but it is our intention to Coordinator tizer between customer interactions A: Thank you for your kind words move away from the Peruvian fruit, would work just as well. Thanks, a and gratitude! Take the best care, for all of the reasons you have called SENIOR HOURS public health nurse Liz Hawley, Education and Outreach out. Q: I cannot find this informa- A: Thanks for the feedback and Coordinator Thanks again for writing. I cer- tion on the website. Do you have for your patience. I’m sorry it took tainly appreciate the feedback, and I shopping times for seniors? I so long for you to receive a response. TRICKY AVOCADOS apologize for the sub-par avocados assume you do not have pick up Our glove policy for employees who Q: Love your store and all that that you purchased with us. All the service, but just double-checking. are not responsible for food prepara- you do for the community, especial- Best, Megan Minnick, Purchasing Thank you! tion has been vetted by Public Health ly during these difficult times. Director A: We do have shopping times Madison and Dane County and re- We wanted to share some quick for seniors until 10:00am every quires non-food prep employees who feedback from recent experience HOUSE LABEL SUPPLE- day. We open at West at 8:00am. opt to wear gloves to change them buying avocados at the Willy Street MENTS We also have a delivery and pickup when: West store. We bought five avoca- Q: I have a question about service at shop.willystreet.coop. • changing working locations within dos 3 weeks back, and they never the Willy St Coop Vitamins and You can find full details about our the site ripened properly. The flesh stayed Supplements. I can’t find anything COVID-19/Coronavirus measures • transitioning to or from bagging rubbery and hard, and never devel- on the bottle that indicates where here: www.willystreet.coop/corona- groceries while not assigned to a oped a creamy / mashable texture. they are made. (Just that they are virus. I hope this message finds you register lane We had the same problem again “manufactured for” Willy St.) well. Take care! -Kirsten Moore, • following the performance of any last week. Could you tell me where they are Cooperative Services Director cleaning tasks We have bought avocados produced? • going on break or clocking-out at other local stores this season A: Thank you for writing. Our BAKERY AND BREADS • returning from break without any trouble (Trader Joe’s, private label Vitamins & Supple- Q: I was at the East store yes- • after using the restroom Regent, Hyvee, Whole Foods). ments are made by a company terday evening (4/19) and noticed • and whenever an employee needs We just want to report this called Vitamer Labs. They are based that there were no Co-op produced to wash hands or use hand sanitizer because it seems like it might be in California and source ingredients cookies, brownies, bars, quick We agree that the cashiers who a supply chain: this can happen if from all over the world. I believe the breads, muffins, cake or pie slices opted to wear gloves should have avocados are harvested too early. majority of their final products come on display. Just out of stock after a changed them after wiping down the Thanks! out of their Irvine, California facili- busy weekend, or no longer being checkout area with disinfectant and A: Thanks for the comment! You ty; I know they also have a facility in produced? Temporarily in either a towel. I have passed your feedback are absolutely right, the quality of Colorado Springs, Colorado. I hope case, I hope! on to our managers in the Front End some of our avocados has been suf- that helps, thank you so much! –An- I asked a cashier but all she to serve as a reminder to employ- fering recently. I can give you some gela Pohlman, Category Manager— could tell me was that she thought ees to change gloves in accordance backstory, and also a promise that Wellness she’d seen an e-mail about it that with policy. I appreciate your bring- things will get better soon! she hadn’t read. Nothing on the ing this to our attention. Please let us Last fall, we made a commit- MASKS IN CARS? Co-op website, nothing on the know if there is anything else we may ment to switch our avocado supply Q: Would it also require a “News” blog, nothing on the Co- do for you! -Kirsten Moore, Coopera- to Fairtrade sourcing through Equal mask if you are in a car while op’s Facebook page. What’s the tive Services Director Exchange Co-op. At that point in groceries are being loaded in the story? And when will the Co-op time, the Mexican avocado sea- trunk of my car? I am not sure produced, locally baked treats ONE-WAY AISLES? son was just starting up, and Equal if this would be an issue as in the return? Q: Since the Coronavirus crisis, Exchange was procuring some really past the trunk has been opened A: Back in April, our produc- I have shopped only once, quickly, high-quality Mexican avocados that before the employee puts the tion kitchen was temporarily closed. for three items. I greatly appreciat- were certified Fairtrade under the groceries in the trunk and then the Due to COVID-19 and low prepared ed the fact that masks are required international Fairtrade mark (which is employee closes the trunk. I don’t foods sales, it made more sense to of- and that an employee stationed known for being the best around.) We mind if I do have to wear a mask fer work to our kitchen employees at outside was limiting the number of had a great run with these avocados but thought I would ask the ques- our retail locations where they could shoppers inside at one time. I ap- through the winter, but about a month tion as there may be others with support our pickup and delivery pro- preciated the plexiglass barriers for ago, the Mexican season ended, and the same scenario that would ask. gram. We have brought back some checkout staff. But I was terrified Equal Exchange moved on to avoca- A: Thanks for asking, we have of our baked goods since the kitchen of other shoppers who seemed to be dos from their partner grower co-ops been thinking that this question re-opened, and I hope you have been on automatic pilot, totally focused in Peru. We were very hopeful that would come up! We would prefer able to find them! Thanks for writ- on a list they carried in hand or in we would be able to continue to offer that customers wear a face cover- ing and if you have other questions, mind, oblivious to distance, pirou- Fairtrade avocados from Peru, but ing whenever they interact with us. please let us know! -Kirsten Moore, etting the cart in the middle of an unfortunately, as you noticed, the However, if our interaction is brief Cooperative Services Director aisle to abruptly come toward me

Willy Street Co-op Reader, AUGUST 2020 3 when I had been following, forcing the reallocation of public funding to away from their community mem- updated as well. You should look me to attempt to turn aside and other services or means to address bers. No human being should ever up how much I used to spend at head straight into someone else’s and meet public safety needs. As a be mandated to cover their face. Willy Street! I thought you guys path. business rooted in the alternative Life comes with risk, we take risk had a higher education on health Would it be possible to ask that share model of cooperation, we are in almost everything we do. The and genetics. So sad. shoppers move through the aisles part of a rich history of people asking coop has done an excellent job A: We’re sorry to hear that you clockwise? It takes more patience for, and consistently seeking, better with the changes in recent shop- are disappointed that we are requir- and planning, but that’s what this ways of doing things. The Coop- ping experiences and my family has ing face coverings for everyone at crisis is all about. erative Principles also require us to thrived with the quality of food we the Co-op but we disagree with your A: Thanks for the suggestion, recognize the autonomy and indepen- can purchase from you. I will not interpretation of OSHA’s guidance. and I apologize for taking so long to dence not only of our organization to shop anywhere I am required to From the exact same OSHA link circle back to you. We have discussed act in its best interests, but of oth- cover my face and am saddened my under the question heading “Should one way aisles several times in recent ers to act in theirs. We are proud to children are growing up in a world workers wear a cloth face covering months and do not believe this will back Freedom, Inc.’s demand for the where businesses dictate our free- while at work, in accordance with work at our locations. What we have autonomy and independence of black, doms and equalities. I ask that the the Centers for Disease Control and learned from others is that one-ways, brown, and indigenous people, and board reconsider forcing customers Prevention recommendation for all even in stores larger than ours with it’s high time that our public officials to wear face coverings, especially in people to do so when in public? longer aisles, are confusing and do hear them out. light of recent events where we are OSHA generally recommends that not necessarily work well. In some You are not required to donate to all fighting so hard for freedom, employers encourage workers to wear cases, we’ve heard they cause cus- the causes we support at the registers; equality and equity. Thank you. face coverings at work. Face cover- tomers to spend longer times in the your charitable giving as well as the A: Workplace policies like these ings are intended to prevent wear- store, due to confusion or the need to stores you choose to support are op- are implemented by operating staff, ers who have Coronavirus Disease take longer routes to double back if tional. It’s rare to find any organiza- per the Board’s broad governance 2019 (COVID-19) without knowing they forgot something. We have also tion or business out there that stands guidelines. I have shared your mes- it (i.e., those who are asymptomatic heard that in smaller stores like West, for everything one may personally sage and my response with Board or pre-symptomatic) from spread- and even stores as large as North, one believe in or subscribe to, and we President Jeannine Bindl, Vice Presi- ing potentially infectious respiratory ways have created more bottlenecks. understand that there is always a dent Ann Hoyt, and General Manager droplets to others. This is known as We are finding more success reduc- personal balance individuals need to Anya Firszt. source control.” The link also says ing bottlenecks and getting customers strike with regard to their purchasing We’re sorry the notice regarding “This guidance is not a standard or through the store quickly by work- choices and purchasing power. If you requiring face coverings was short, regulation, and it creates no new ing with our door monitors who are have questions about the kind of busi- however we have been encouraging legal obligations.” We are confident counting people in to watch the vol- ness you are supporting when you customers to wear face coverings in the research we have done and ume of customers in Produce (where shop at Willy Street Co-op, you may since April when the CDC started our choice to adopt public health people first enter the store) to man- be interested in reading Bylaws Sec- providing guidance to do so. We guidelines in our workplace and retail age how many people walk in at one tion II: Purpose and our Ends Policy do have disposable paper masks locations and our employees’ union time; and then letting customers do at www.willystreet.coop/about-us/ available for those without a face also endorses this approach. Take their shopping without a very strict co-op-governance. -Kirsten Moore, covering, and so we did not feel that care. -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative route. That said, if you happen to no- Cooperative Services Director customers had to worry about being Services Director tice another customer is too close to unprepared. I know you in particular you, you may want to let them know. THANKS FOR THE wrote us in early June to thank us MASK REQUIREMENT Sometimes a simple reminder can go KINDNESS for not requiring face coverings, but Q: I have received your mes- a long way. Thanks for writing and I Q: Hi there! I just wanted to unfortunately as the summer has gone sage about requiring face masks hope this message meets you in good say thank you from the bottom of on, fewer and fewer people have been in store/on premises and I want to health. -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative my heart for the kindness you guys wearing them, which made for unsafe inform you that I will refrain from Services Director showed me. I got caught in a storm conditions for our employees. Ask- shopping at Willy Street while this and I was taking shelter right next ing customers to wear a face covering rule is in place. I am a member DONATIONS to the compost dumpster, and one while shopping our stores for 10-60 but will not be sharing that info. Q: We’re very disappointed to of your employees (which I re- minutes to protect our employees is Fear based living is an approach I learn that our Co-op is spearhead- gretfully did not get the name of) not a violation of anyone’s freedom, refuse to participate in. When we ing an effort to collect donations brought me an umbrella and took customers have the freedom to decide start to participate in the thinking for Freedom Inc. Are you support- me inside the store. He could have whether they will enter any business of blaming others for causing an ing the defunding of the police, easily asked me to leave, but he based on any of their policies. We are illness we have gone to far. Illness as well? I’d hate to see how that showed me true compassion by not also willing to make accommodations is Natures way of reminding us would turn out for the co-op and even second guessing my intentions. for those who have a medical reason that we are not in control. I shop the community. Why can’t you just And after I came into the store, to refrain from wearing a face cover- at Willy Street because I believe let us do our own donating, instead you guys allowed me to stay in the ing if necessary. Take care. -Kirsten in Health as the way of Medical of alienating people who have more closed off common area while the Moore, Cooperative Services Direc- care/disease prevention. Wearing a conservative social values? You’re storm passed. I really truly appre- tor mask regularly contributes to CO2 just making it harder for some of ciate giving me shelter during the poisoning and other health issues. us to support you and our local thunderstorm and I hope this is MASK POLICY Fear is causing significant harm to farmers and vendors. someway of expressing thanks! Q: Your new mask policy is our community. A: I’ve shared your message and A: Thank you so much for sharing extremely disappointing!!! You Warmly, a disappointed cus- my response with our Board Presi- your experience with us, we are so are decreasing the health of all tomer dent Jeannine Bindl and Vice Presi- grateful to the employee who sup- those you shop at Willy Street A: Thanks for the feedback, and dent Ann Hoyt as well as our General ported you and showed you this kind- Coop by reducing the oxygen we’re sorry to hear we won’t be see- Manager Anya Firszt. ness. Good health to you and enjoy in their bodies! OSHA regula- ing you soon. We don’t see asking Thanks for asking and for sharing the day! -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative tions are being violated by your customers to wear a face covering Daniel Bice’s opinion piece from the Services Director workers already (see attached while shopping as based in fear, but Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Tone video for test results of wearing rather as a means to better empower Madison published a local refute of FACE COVERINGS masks impact on oxygen https:// our employees and customers to be the ideas he posed at www.tonemadi- Q: I am writing regarding the youtu.be/cXQM09Ayn5M ; in public settings like grocery stores son.com/articles/guest-column-free- email sent on Friday June 26th say- drops below OSHA safety stan- where social distancing to prevent dom-inc-faces-down-racist-media- ing face coverings will be required dards in seconds). Lawsuits the spread of a communicable disease narratives if you are interested in as of Saturday the 27th. I am very waiting to happen! And another can be challenging to maintain. We another perspective. disappointed the Coop has made test http://153news.net/watch_vid- do not blame anyone for COVID-19, We do support Freedom, Inc., this decision and gave no time for eo.php?v=S2DHYM58ON24 and our adoption of public health and we have supported them for anyone to prepare. We are in the Sold my Costco stock and guidelines is absolutely a reflection years via their membership in Com- midst of fighting for freedom and stopped shopping there when they of our commitment to health, do- munity Shares of Wisconsin and their equalities at this very moment, implemented their mask policy ing our best to reduce potential for Community CHIP program. We also and the coop of all places was one at the detriment to the overall harm to our employees and custom- support our communities asking for I thought wouldn’t mandate and health of their shoppers. Will shop ers. -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative police accountability and to consider take any freedoms or equalities somewhere else until your policy is Services Director

4 Willy Street Co-op Reader, AUGUST 2020 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT BOARD REPORT Equity, Diversity & Inclusion; Annual Meeting; Board Election Results Ballot Results; & More! & More!

el- ally motivated to address our short- VIRTUAL before the end of their term. I am come comings in terms of racism, equity, ANNUAL happy to share the results of the to the diversity, and inclusion at the MEETING election and introduce you to the W other Co-op, and I want to thank those Thank you to ev- newly elected representatives! bookend month of of you who have recently reached eryone who attended 2,375 votes, Ashwini Rao summer—August out with your concerns. Stay tuned the Co-op’s first ever 2,065 votes, Brian Anderson Who knew for progress updates as we move virtual Annual Meet- 2,063 votes, Jeannine Bindl by that selling gro- forward with our work. ing on July 9, 2020! I 1,967 votes, Caryn Murphy Stephanie by Anya ceries during a think all of us keenly While we are very lucky to have 2020 BALLOT RESULTS Ricketts, Firszt, pandemic could missed our bustling, a great selection of candidates this ever seem nor- Last month, Owners were in- Board General happy, in-person year, I am disappointed that for the mal, but we seem vited to cast a ballot to elect Board Member Manager Annual Meeting & second year in a row, the election to have settled Members and decide on proposed Party (even the food is uncontested. Democracy is made into a routine that changes to the Co-op’s Bylaws. lines). At least moth- stronger by choices among repre- is working. Staff and customers Thank you to all 2,653 Owners er nature seemed to sentatives, including here at our continue to do their part to support for voting and for exercising your be feeling the same Co-op. If you have feedback for the a healthy and safe place to work rights as Owners. way—for the first time in ages; it Board about barriers to running for and shop. We are wearing masks, We have four newly elected stormed throughout the meeting. the Board, ways to encourage more practicing social distancing, limit- representatives to the Board of Di- For those of you who were not candidates in next year’s election, ing customer counts, figuring out rectors! Congratulations to Ashwi- able to attend, here’s a short recap! or other feedback on the election ways to safely reuse shopping bags. ni Rao, Brian Anderson, Jeannine We had 100 Owners register for the process, please email us! You can We are providing curbside pick up Bindl, and Caryn Murphy. At the Annual Meeting and 66 total at- reach the Board via our email ad- and subscription box orders. We are August Board meeting, the Board tendees, meeting the quorum re- dress: [email protected]. changing the production and pack- members will determine who will quirement of 50 Owners present. At aging of items to fill the void left serve on governance committees the meeting attendees heard from BYLAW VOTE RESULTS when some of our departments have and as Board Officers. candidates for the 2020 Willy Street This year’s ballot also had a va- had to close down or where product I would like to recognise Trevor Co-op Board election, got a Year- riety of amendments to the Co-op’s is unavailable. We have had to get Bynoe, outgoing Board member for in-Review for the whole organiza- Bylaws. comfortable with making changes, his two years of valuable service to tion from Anya Firszt, our General I am pleased to share that the and I expect there will be more to the Board. Thank you, Trevor. Manager, and a recap of the FY20 Bylaw amendments have passed! change in the coming weeks and Owners voted overwhelmingly financials from Finance Director, The amendments garnered 2,469 months. Stay tuned. in favor of amending the Co-op’s Paige Wickline. If you’d like to read votes in favor and 62 votes against. Bylaws. Last August, the Board the draft minutes, you can find them Thank you to everyone who EQUITY, DIVERSITY initiated a review process of our at: www.willystreet.coop/images/ took the time to also to share your AND INCLUSION—NEXT Bylaws. The Board’s Policy Com- PDF/200709-AMP-Agenda-and- thoughts on why you voted against STEPS mittee proposed changes to the Meeting-Minutes.pdf. the Bylaw amendment. It is useful Willy Street Co-op announced Bylaws that were reviewed by the information for the Board to have. late last month that we have entered Board before sharing with Own- BOARD ELECTION If anyone reading this hasn’t had a into a three-year contract with Step ers for their input. Owner input RESULTS chance to share their thoughts yet, Up: Equity Matters as a continua- was collected via email or given This is an election year! We had please feel free to do so! You can tion of our ongoing commitment to by Owners at one of the seven four excellent candidates running for reach us at [email protected]. identifying and eliminating system- in-person sessions. The Board four open seats. Why were four seats Our Co-op is stronger when ic racism in the workplace. took those comments and concerns open, you ask? Three seats opened people participate in its governance, Step Up: Equity Matters is a under consideration, and revised up due to the typical term limits of including in elections. THANK local company that will work to the proposed bylaws accordingly. the Board, and one seat opened up YOU to everyone who participated provide us a framework for positive Those proposed changes were when a Board member departed this year! change. Over the next three years passed, with 2,469 votes in favor Step Up: Equity Matters will work and 62 against. with Willy Street Co-op staff and Again, thank you for exercising the Board to build equity capabili- your Owner rights and participat- THIS MONTH: Virtual ties by: ing in the 2020 Board election and Wellness Any Day • Conducting an organizational Owner referendum. equity assessment coupon. See ad on page 9 • Developing a strategic plan to STORE HOURS for details. prioritize equity initiatives across • Willy East and Willy West the following domains: 1) leader- 8:00am-8:00pm; Willy North ship and governance 2) talent 3) 9:00am-8:00pm. Hours earlier customer, Owner, and community than 10:00am are reserved for relationships 4) branding and seniors and those with compro- marketing 5) vendors and suppli- mised immune systems to shop. ers • Labor Day Hours: September 7 • Supporting the Co-op during stra- All stores open from 8:00am- tegic plan implementation with 6:30pm a focus on equitable engagement August has traditionally marked and outcomes the end of summer vacation for • Designing an experiential training most students as well as those program that focuses on recogniz- dedicated teachers and administra- ing, owning, and disrupting biases tors working for the school system. individually and organizationally This August is no exception. Be- To learn more about Step Up: fore the new and likely very differ- Equity Matters, visit their website: ent school year begins, soak up as stepupforequity.com much fun as you can! Again, let me say I am person- Until next month, stay healthy.

Willy Street Co-op Reader, AUGUST 2020 5 Community Room Class Calendar PRODUCE NEWS Please see class descriptions for fees. Owners enrolled in the Access Discount Program receive a 10% discount. Payment is required at registration; please register by stopping at the Customer Eat More Fresh Herbs Service desk or by calling Willy West at (608) 284-7800 or Willy East at (608) 251-6776. For more information about individual activities and classes, see willystreet.coop/calendar.

Refund Policy: Unless otherwise specified in the description of the event, registration for events that row- Willy Street Co-op cancels will be refunded in full. Individuals who wish to cancel their registration ADDING HERBS must contact Customer Service with 72 hours notice to receive a full refund or transfer their registra- ing Let’s say you’ve tried subbing tion to another class . No refunds or transfers will be granted for cancellations within 72 hours of an up, I in some fresh herbs in scripted event. In order to cover costs incurred, there are absolutely no exceptions to the Refund Policy. Gwas recipes, but what do you do with extremely for- the leftover herbs? A great vehicle tunate to have is a green salad. Chopped soft parents who herbs can easily be added to any Out of an abundance of caution, cooked all of basic salad without disappoint- by Micky our meals from ment! Some other ideas: Willy Street Co-op classes are Ellenbecker, scratch, but my • Add fresh dill, oregano, parsley, canceled through the month of Purchasing parents were two and/or mint to a Greek salad for Assistant different kinds of maximum flavor. August. Watch social media and cooks. My father • Add fresh cilantro, mint, and/or was the primary parsley to carrot slaw for a quick our website for an announce- cook and would side dish. follow a recipe to the T, while my • Garnish roasted carrots with feta, ment when classes resume. Ad- mother only cooked occasionally mint, and dill. ditional precautionary measures and tended toward loosely fol- • Make a homemade ranch salad lowing recipes or even just mak- dressing with chives, parsley, will be implemented when we ing something up completely. and dill. My mother's version of cooking • Add just about any fresh herb begin to offer classes again. drove me a little crazy and there to scramble eggs to impart new are a few creations she’ll never flavors on an old standard. live down, but who did I end up • Add parsley, mint, or cilantro to cooking like? That’s right, my your next green smoothie. mother. It didn’t happen overnight. • Pesto doesn’t have to be limited I definitely started out following to using just basil. recipes as written, but with more • Try the traditional Italian garnish experience I became more con- gremolata, consisting of minced fident (or maybe less concerned parsley, lemon zest, and garlic, ATTORNEY with messing it up) and started or experiment with a new ver- PAUL O’FLANAGAN Gardeners experimenting more. When it sion, like mint, orange zest, and Let us help you- comes to cooking with fresh herbs, chives. Coop member, Keep it Growing, the possibilities are endless when • Experiment with different herbs you stray away from a written PROGRESSIVE & LOCAL other than or in addition to cilan- Preserve your Harvest recipe. Once you start including LAW FIRM OFFERING: tro in your guacamole. fresh herbs in your circle of basic • Muddle up basil or mint for sun & w/ Garden Clean-up Shop local or online with in-store ingredients, it brings your meals to tea, cocktails and mocktails. WILLS, TRUSTS, TAX, pick-up at acehardware.com the next level. They can revive an • Add basil, parsley, and chives to ESTATE PLANS, PROBATE, old standby, be the pop of flavor pasta salad. GUARDIANSHIP & FAMILY added as a garnish to your soup, • Try to move beyond sage as a ASSISTANCE TO FOLKS or simply make a green salad that flavor only for Thanksgiving and AT REAS ON ABLE COST. much more flavorful. make Butternut, Sage, and Goat FREE HOUSE CALLS. Hardware Center Cheese Quesadillas or Roasted CALL: 608-630-5068 1398 Williamson St. 257-1630 SOFT HERBS VS. Chicken with Sage and Orange. [email protected] WOODY HERBS

Let me define two different cat- HERBS + FAT = DELISH egories of herbs. You’ve got your I reached out to our fresh herb “soft herbs” and “woody herbs.” aficionado, David Bachhuber of Soft herbs include basil, chives, Lovefood, to find out what wis- dill, parsley, cilantro, and mint. dom he had to impart on the uses These all impart a bright deli- of herbs. Three words: Herbs + Fat cious flavor without any cooking. = Delish. It’s that simple! David Woody herbs include thyme, rose- suggests infusing oil with herbs mary, sage, tarragon, and oregano, for salad dressing or for cooking, and they’ll impart the most flavor or making herb butters. His 10- when the oils are released during year old daughter, Soleia, has even [email protected] cooking. These are not hard and mastered her technique of grinding fast rules, but a general guide. up herbs with a mortar and pestle, mixing them in with some oil, and SWAPPING DRIED FOR letting them sit for a bit. Then they FRESH drizzle the oil over her favorite One’s first step may be to swap American fries-style potatoes be- out dried herbs for fresh herbs in fore roasting them in the oven. So one of your favorite recipes. There simple, yet so tasty, and your kids are conversion charts available can even help! online, but the general rule is to Just have fun with it and don’t use two to three times the volume be afraid to experiment! For ex- THIS MONTH: Virtual of fresh herbs. I personally like to ample, I just made quesadillas and Wellness Any Day be very generous with fresh herbs. was out of cilantro, but I had mint They add so much flavor that they and chives and threw those in in- coupon. See ad on page 9 become more like a main ingredi- stead. It was unconventional, but it for details. ent, like a leafy vegetable, rather still tasted good because it brought than just seasoning. such fresh flavors to the meal.

6 Willy Street Co-op Reader, AUGUST 2020 COFFEE NEWS than they did 40 years ago, even as the when I was a student at UW–Madi- specialty coffee market has bloomed. son. I remember riding my bike over Initiatives like Fair Trade haven’t kept the Eastside location and feeling like Wonderstate Coffee pace with inflation and the costs of it was the end of the earth—a feel- production and the direct trade move- ing most undergrads seem to have ment tends to leave many farmers anywhere east of the Capitol! I im- behind. The more closely we looked at mediately fell in love with the Co-op his month, name. the dynamics affecting farmer pay, the and the Eastside. So much so that a you’ll notice “As a company committed to more certain we were that something few years later, after I graduated, I what looks social justice and the pursuit of a more had to change. moved directly across the street from Tlike a new fair and equitable world, our name “In response, we created our ‘Raise the Co-op. I’ve moved a little farther local coffee in the change reflects a desire to hold our- the Bar’ minimum price guarantee for east over the years but am still thrilled Co-op enrobed in selves accountable. It is not the result our farmers. When we started the pro- to be living close to the Co-op in the bright blue, mustard of a change in ownership or manage- gram in 2017 we established a mini- Atwood neighborhood. yellow, and white ment. We are still the same people, mum payment that was 70% higher “Many of the Wonderstate staff by bags. Meet Wonder- roasting the same coffee, committed than the conventional Fair Trade have a deep connection to the Co-op Melissa state Coffee. For fif- to the same values. guarantee, and we have committed to as well. One of our owners, Caleb, Reiss, teen years, they were “Wonderstate means a lot of dif- paying more every year: our guaran- and our events and outreach manager, Purchasing known as Kickapoo ferent things to us at the roastery. To tee is now more than 80% above the Havvah, are both former Madison Assistant Coffee, named after me personally, it speaks to always conventional Fair Trade price. While residents. Our production manager, the river that runs being in a constant state of wonder this is one of the highest published Jackie, worked at Willy East for through Viroqua minimum prices in the States, we don't almost 10 years before moving to where they are based. want it to be. Our hope is that others Viroqua.” Recently they recognized their use of will join us in taking the next steps to Thank you, Justin, for your time! the name as an appropriation of the create a more equitable and sustainable For more information, head over to Kickapoo Nation and have conducted coffee supply chain.” Wonderstatecoffee.com a full re-brand. What is your 5% giving program? I spoke with Justin Sprecher, the “Every year we donate 5% of our Co-op’s main liaison at Wonderstate, profits to initiatives that strengthen for more on their name change and rural, agricultural communities. Our other initiatives. and allowing small simple things to roastery is located in a small commu- Melissa: Thanks for taking some constantly amaze me. I love being nity of Viroqua, Wisconsin, and our FOLLOW US ON: time to speak with me today, outdoors—hiking, biking, canoeing, coffee farmers are located in some of Justin! What is your role at Won- you name it. Being outdoors lets me the most remote places on the planet, derstate Coffee? small villages in the highlands of Cen- Justin: “Hi Melissa, I’m the In- slow down, switch off and take in the little wonders around me. Light glint- tral and South America and in Africa. terim Brand and Marketing Manager We’re all a connected community.” for Wonderstate Coffee.” ing off a lake, the sound of the wind blowing through a field of grass, the Speaking of community, what Why did Wonderstate Coffee smell of damp forest floor. Coffee is was your first experience with change their name and what is similar. The process of slowing down the Willy Street Co-op? Are there the story behind the name Won- to make and savor a good cup of cof- other staff members at Wonder- derstate? What does your new state that have ties to the Co-op’s logo depict? fee allows time for reflection. community here in Madison? “Wonderstate was originally “The bug in our logo is a cicada. “My first experience with the Willy founded as Kickapoo Coffee in 2005. Historically, cicadas represent per- Street Co-op was in the mid 2000s We chose the name with the intention sonal change, renewal and trans- of honoring where our business has formation. We feel it represents the its roots: the Kickapoo River Valley. change we’ve undergone as a brand But as the brand spread outside of and the excitement of our future going Wisconsin we became more and more forward.” aware that Kickapoo is not just the What is your Raise The Bar initia- name of a river. The Kickapoo are a tive? How is it different from Fair People. Trade Certified? “The Kickapoo Nation is com- “Fair farmer compensation has posed of the Kickapoo Traditional been an ideal in the world of coffee Tribe of Texas, the Kickapoo Tribe for more than two decades. It's been of Oklahoma, the Kickapoo Tribe in an ideal for us since we opened our Kansas, and the Mexican-Kickapoos. doors. The fair trade movement and By using “Kickapoo,” we claimed direct trade model have both made a name that was never ours to take. meaningful progress in addressing The decision to use their name, and to poverty at origin and inequality in the continue to roast under it, was an act supply chain, but we felt we can go a of appropriation. In an effort to right step further. that wrong, we decided to change our “Coffee farmers make less today

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Willy Street Co-op Reader, AUGUST 2020 7 Owners: know someone who should be a Willy Street Co-op Owner? If someone you refer becomes an Owner, we’ll give you a $25 gift card!

New Owner must give your name and email address and/or phone number when signing up.

Gift cards may take up to 60 days before they’re ready for pick-up. Offer for Willy Street Co-op Owners only.

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THANK YOU WILLY STREET SHOPPERS Advertise in When you say YES to CHIP at the the Reader register, your donations add up! Reach over 34,000 Community Shares of Wisconsin Co-op Owners. thanks every Willy Street Co‑op Affordable rates, wide reach, owner and shopper who contributed excellent returns. to Community CHIP®. Discounts for non-profits, Owners You raised $313,692.31 for and for multiple insertions. Community Shares of Wisconsin Find info here: and our member groups during willystreet.coop/advertising Willy Street’s 2019-2020 fiscal year. Call 608-237-1230 or email [email protected] for more information or to place your reservation.

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8 Willy Street Co-op Reader, AUGUST 2020 Instead of Wellness Wednesday, we are offering a Wellness Any Day Virtual Coupon!

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We define “local” as within 150 miles of the State Capitol building or anywhere GET 10% OFF in Wisconsin. Wellness or Bodycare products OUR THREE LEVELS OF LOCAL on any one transaction they choose 100% LOCAL: Grown or raised in the state of Wisconsin, or within 150 miles of the Capitol building in Madison. Completely & truly local. during the month of August. ESSENTIALLY LOCAL: At least 50% of the ingredients are grown or No paper coupon needed! raised in the state of Wisconsin, or within 150 miles of the Capitol building in Madison.

ESSENTIALLY LOCAL: There may be ingredients grown elsewhere, but this Discount can only be used one time 8/1/20-8/31/20 per Individual or Household food was processed or assembled by a local company. Owner account. Coupon will not work again on an Owner account after being used; please plan your purchases accordingly. Not valid for online orders. Willy Street Co op Owners: No cash value.

We’ll have Owner-only sales and chances to win prizes all month long . Just tell the cashier at check Check www.willystreet.coop in mid-August for out that you would like to more information. use this virtual coupon.

Be a part of our new ad campaign! Interested in participating? Visit willystreet.coop/love-the-co-op. We will work with you to set up a time for a brief interview and photo shoot. All Owners who have photos taken will receive a $50 gift card.

Photos will be taken at the store of the Owners’ choosing between June and September. The photo and quotes will be used for advertising purposes, and the person will be identified as a Willy Street Co-op Owner with their first name and last initial. We expect the photo shoot and interview to take about 30 minutes. The interview will be audio recorded. Not all photos and quotes may be used.

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The specials on this page are valid August 19-September 1 All Specials Subject to Availability. Sales Quantities Limited. Hit the Trails These portable, protein-packed snacks will give you the energy you need for your outdoor adventures. Reprinted by permission from welcometothetable.coop.

Chewy Cocoa Granola Bars Servings: Makes 12. Prep time: 20 minutes active; 50 minutes total. 2 c. rolled oats, thick 1/2 c. raisins, dried cherries or other dried fruit 1/2 c. coarsely chopped almonds, walnuts or peanuts No-Bake Apricot Cashew Energy Bars 1/4 c. cocoa Servings: Makes 14 bars. Prep time: 1 hour, 15 minutes; 15 minutes active. 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 c. chopped dried apricots 3/4 c. applesauce 1/2 c. cashews 1/2 c. honey or agave syrup 1/2 c. almonds 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. cashew butter Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut a piece of parchment 1/2 c. peanut butter paper 8 inches wide, and place it in an 8” x 8” baking pan, with the edges 1 c. flaked coconut hanging over to make handles for easy removal of the finished bars. On a 1/3 c. shelled hemp seeds sheet pan, spread the oats and toast them in the oven for about 10 min- 1/3 c. chia seeds utes, until fragrant and lightly golden in spots. Let cool on a rack. Place 3 Tbs. cacao powder the cooled oats in a large bowl and add the dried fruit, nuts, cocoa, and 1 Tbs. maca powder salt and stir to mix well. Directions: Place the apricots, cashews, almonds, and cashew butter in a In a medium bowl, combine the applesauce, honey, and vanilla. Stir food processor and mix until the apricots are finely chopped and the ingre- until smooth, then pour over the oat mixture. Stir until well mixed, then dients have come together. The mixture will still be coarse. spread in the prepared pan. Using a spatula, press the mixture firmly and Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Stir until evenly in the pan. the mixture takes on the consistency of a very thick dough. Line a loaf pan Bake for 30 minutes, until the bars feel firm when pressed. Cool on with parchment paper and press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. a rack for 10 minutes, then use the parchment to lift the bars out and let Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour, then check to make sure it has cool completely. Cut 3-by-4 to make 12 bars. Store, tightly wrapped, for set. When set, turn the mixture out onto a cutting board and slice into 14 up to 4 days at room temperature or a week in the refrigerator. pieces. Keeps refrigerated up to five days.

14 Willy Street Co-op Reader, AUGUST 2020 Local Produce AVAILABILITY ITEM NAME AUG SEPT Apples x Arugula x x Baby Bok Choi x x Beans, Green x x Beets, Bunched x x Blueberries x Bok Choi x x Chocolate Matcha Energy Balls Broccoli x x Servings: Makes 16. Prep time: 15 minutes. Brussels Sprouts x 1/2 c. raw cashews Burdock Root x x 1/4 c. raw walnuts Cabbage x x 1 c. pitted dates Carrots, Bulk x x 1 Tbs. maple syrup or honey Cauliflower x x 2 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa Celeriac, Bulk x 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. matcha, divided Chard, Swiss x x pinch of salt Collard Greens x x Directions: Place cashews and walnuts in the food processor and Corn, Sweet x x grind the nuts to a fine mince, then scrape them to the center of the Cucumbers x x container. Add the dates, maple syrup or honey, cocoa, 1 Tbs. matcha Dandelion Greens x x and salt. Process until the dates form a thick paste and the mixture holds Eggplant, Globe x x together if you squeeze a bit of it. Fennel x x Scoop out a Tbs. of the mixture, form into a ball and place into a Garlic x x medium bowl; repeat until all of the mixture has been used. Use a wire Herbs x x mesh strainer to sift the remaining matcha over the balls. Roll the balls Jerusalem Artichokes x around to coat. Store, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to a Kale x x month. Leeks x x Lettuce x x Muskmelon x x Mustard Greens x x Onions, Sweet x x Parsnips x Peppers x x Peppers, Poblano x x Peppers, Spicy x x Potatoes, Fingerlings x x Potatoes, Purple x x Radish, Beauty Heart x Radish, Daikon x Radish, Red x x Rhubarb Rutabaga x Salad Mix x x Scallions x x Shallots x Spinach x x Squash, Summer x x Tah-tsai Tomatillos x Tomatoes, Heirloom x x Turnips x Watermelon x x Nut Butter and Flax Powerballs Squash, Zucchini x Servings: 15. Prep time: 20 minutes. 1 1/2 cups almond butter Chart reflects planned availability; unseasonable weather & 1 banana, peeled and mashed supply changes could affect availability. 2 Tbs. ground flaxseed Grown or raised in the state of Wisconsin, or 2 Tbs. whey protein powder within 150 miles of the Capitol building in 2 Tbs. cocoa powder Madison. Completely and truly local. 1 Tbs. honey 1/3 c. almonds, finely chopped Directions: In a mixing bowl, stir together the almond butter, banana, flax, protein powder, cocoa powder and honey. Blend until smooth. Line a plate or pan with parchment paper. Roll the mixture into 1- to 2-inch balls and place on parchment paper. Next, roll each ball in the chopped almonds and return to parchment paper. Place in SPECIAL STORE HOURS the refrigerator or freezer until firm. Labor Day, September 7: All stores open from 8:00am-6:30pm

Willy Street Co-op Reader, AUGUST 2020 15 our employees and the community bags to prevent the spread of CO- COOPERATIVE SERVICES NEWS safe. VID-19, it was about the potential for spreading disease from surfaces, COVID-19 Updates: Preparing for PLEASE PAY WITH DEBIT and we did not know how long we OR CREDIT IF YOU CAN! would be in this situation. We had the Long Haul Like many other businesses, initially planned to bring back reus- we’ve been asking customers to able bags as soon as we didn’t have pay with credit or debit since CO- to maintain social distancing and t the and end of our employees’ shifts. VID-19 began, since using a credit could open all the lanes again. Now time of This would cost the Co-op more in or debit card requires less points of reality is settling in, and we see that writing, labor and we are not currently in a touch for our shoppers and reduces we may be practicing social distanc- epide- financial position to add more labor the amount of cash and coins our ing at the registers for a fairly long A to the workday. So the hours remain employees in the Front End and time. miologists at Dane County saw a rise what they are, for now. Finance have to handle. Individu- Our Front End departments cur- in COVID-19 inci- als, too, have been more reluctant rently would prefer a system where to use cash and coin, as money that when shoppers bring reusable bags by Kirsten dents every week FACE COVERINGS The Co-op is pro-face coverings, has been in circulation is simply in, they must bag them themselves. Moore, for five weeks throughout the and we believe that wearing one will not very clean. This reluctance to They would prefer this because Cooperative keep you and our employees safe circulate cash, as well as some so- unfortunately not everyone brings Services southern region that also includes the when you shop. Employees have cial distancing and safety measures in reusable bags that are as clean as Director counties of Adams, been required to wear face cover- implemented at the US Mint, has they should be for expecting others Columbia, Dodge, ings since April (medical exemp- caused a slow in coin production as to handle them, and we respect that Grant, Green, tions have been requested by less well as an overall shortage in small valid concern. When register lane Iowa, Jefferson, than one percent of our staff). Since bill and coin circulation. That means traffic is light, having customers bag Juneau, Lafayette, Richland, Rock, that time, we have encouraged our that when you pay for your grocer- their own groceries is no problem and Sauk. Over the past two weeks, customers to wear face coverings as ies with cash, if you do not pay with whatsoever, but when lines are long, more than 5% of all COVID-19 well. However, once Dane County exact change, it is harder for your we want to move people through the tests have come back positive in began its Forward Dane phasing Co-op to guarantee that we will lanes as quickly as possible so that Dane County, and statistics point to to reopen businesses, we started to have change to give you. they don’t need to be indoors any community spread, making contact notice that fewer and fewer people Due to the current situation, we longer than necessary. It’s challeng- tracing difficult. As things continue were bringing face coverings to continue to ask those who are able ing for us to keep the lines moving to play out, we expect the temporary shop at the Co-op. Consensus to please use credit or debit when when we can’t help shoppers bag precautions we initially implement- among employees and management you shop. When you pay with a groceries safely and currently the ed to become more long-term as alike, as well as many customers, credit or debit card, you help us safest way for our Front End to we look into the future. That means was that simple encouragement was keep the cash and coins we have do that is by offering paper bags. we must continue to evaluate our no longer the safest way to protect on hand available for change to We also cannot reduce the lines practices for practicality, efficiency, those within the Co-op’s walls, and give to those who have to pay with by opening more lanes, because and safety. so we made face coverings manda- cash. We are also no longer sell- keeping every other lane closed is tory the last weekend of June, a ing rolls of coins to customers, nor the only way we can adequately CURRENT HOURS couple weeks ahead of the County’s exchanging cash or coins for other maintain social distancing for our Store hours have held steady at Emergency Order #8, which made denominations of cash or coin. We cashiers. 8:00am-8:00pm daily for East and face coverings required across the will only give change back from a Currently, customers are al- West and 9:00am-8:00pm daily for area. We implemented and have purchase. If you are looking for rolls lowed to bring their bags into the North. We continue to ask custom- been refining our procedures around of quarters or other change, or to store with them, they do not need ers to reserve the hours prior to face coverings based on guidance exchange cash or coin, we recom- to be left in a vehicle or outside. 10:00am daily for those who are from the CDC, OSHA, and Public mend contacting local credit unions However, if a customer wishes to seniors or who have compromised Health Madison & Dane County. or banks to see if they can provide use those bags to pack their gro- immune systems. We have had cus- All employees, customers, and the support you need. ceries, they can ask the cashier to tomers ask whether hours will return business partners must wear face reload groceries to the shopping cart to normal, and we currently do not coverings over their mouth and nose REUSABLE BAGS instead of packing them. Then, the have a timetable for that. Opening when in line to enter the Co-op, We are in the middle of some customer can pack their own bags later and closing earlier has allowed inside the Co-op, and when inter- long discussions at the Co-op about outside after checkout. When you do for our employees to do more of the acting with Co-op employees on reusable bags, now that the CDC’s opt to pack your own groceries after cleaning and stocking that needs to Co-op premises indoors or outdoors. studies are showing that people are checkout, you can let the cashier be done on the retail floor without Accommodations can be made for less likely to catch COVID-19 by know how many bags you have, customers being present. This is those who meet certain criteria per touching surfaces or objects than and we will make a contribution to safer for both customers and em- County ordinance for not wearing through aerosolized droplets pro- the Double Dollars Fund for your ployees to distance and allows for a face covering. We do offer dis- duced when people talk, cough, efforts. employees to do a more thorough posable masks to those who arrive and sneeze. We want to bring back We recognize this is not ideal at cleaning job when there are less without a mask, and we also have reusable bags, and hopefully at a all, and are talking about different people present. If we opened earlier adult- and child-sized face cover- later time, other reusable systems, in solutions to implement soon, solu- and closed later, we would likely ings available for sale. Thank you a safe and hygienic way. tions that take into account good hy- need to add hours to the beginning for your cooperation and for keeping When we first banned reusable giene, keeping the lines at checkout

16 Willy Street Co-op Reader, AUGUST 2020 flowing, and our ability to reduce their efforts for the other stores and range plans for these products that for taking precautions in winter, paper bag use. continuing to make improvements are important to our Co-op Own- your Co-op is discussing all kinds to both our basket and cart services. ers and customers. We do not have of ideas related to capacity count- CART CLEANING AND more updates regarding this at this ing, our pickup and delivery service, BASKETS WELLNESS ANY DAY time. curbside options, the holidays and Throughout the spring and early VIRTUAL COUPONS more. We continue our commitment summer, it was very challenging We still do not want to encour- VEGGIE AND FRUIT to doing our best to provide the best for us to get cleaning wipes, and so age Owners to all visit the store BOXES AVAILABLE working and shopping environment we were not able to offer them to on one particular day during the THROUGH SEPTEMBER we possibly can during these chal- customers to wipe down carts before pandemic, as this could cause long Order-ahead fruit and local veg- lenging and unprecedented times or after use. To mitigate this, our waits and make the stores crowded gie boxes are available for touchless for our community. As always, we employees were cleaning each cart throughout the day. Therefore, pickup and we are still accepting will do our level best to keep you after each use with a slightly messy we continue to offer the Wellness subscriptions for the month of Sep- informed of new developments and spray solution. At East and West, Any Day virtual coupons in lieu tember! Visit www.willystreet.coop/ continue to work with our com- we had to do this work outside, and of a Wellness Wednesday. Make boxes for details. Weekly pickup munity partners to keep the Co-op at North, this work had to be done sure to take advantage of this great days and times scheduled for each community healthy. We continue to in the foyer. This was a challenging monthly benefit! Simply plan for retail location. express gratitude for our Board of process, that took a lot of labor, a lot purchasing the health and beauty Directors, our suppliers, our benefits of space all day long, and also was care products you need ahead of STAYING SAFE IN THE providers, Public Health Madison subject to conflicts with weather at your trip, then when you get to MOMENT WHILE ALWAYS and Dane County, UE 1186, and all two of our stores. checkout and provide your Owner LOOKING AHEAD our employees, Owners, and manag- Pre-saturated cleaning wipes number, ask the cashier to apply As the pandemic will likely ers for their steadfast commitment to are still hard to come by these days. your Wellness Any Day coupon continue through the fall months our safety. Thanks for your coopera- However, at West and North we to receive your one-time 10% off and we need to also be prepared tion with us. have successfully implemented self- discount for the month. cleaning stations, where customers can take cleaning wipes that we SELF-SERVICE/BULK saturate with our own cleaning solu- UPDATE tion, and wipe their carts down. We At this point in time, the For- will eventually be offering this ser- ward Dane plan and the County’s vice at East as well. The new system Emergency Order #8 still includes is proving to be much more efficient a prohibition on “customer dispens- and cost-effective. Carts will still ing of bulk food items and condi- be cleaned by employees on a daily ments,” and requires us to “except routine, but it will be a lot easier, for produce areas, cease any cus- faster, take up less space, and be tomer self-service operations of less dependent on weather for shop- all unpackaged food, such as salad pers to be able to give their carts bars, and buffets.” Our understand- a quick wipe when they enter the ing has been that once the County store. moved Forward Dane into Phase Also, at the time of writing, Three, we could resume at least West began piloting a program to self-dispensing of bulk groceries. offer shopping baskets again, with However, since we may be in Phase a new cleaning regimen in place. Two for quite awhile, the Co-op We look forward to learning from is starting to consider some longer

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s the impact of COVID-19 on this tactic is not only valuable for history of using more permanent margarine, an apple, carrots or orang- continues, its disruption of recreation or spicing up your daily packaging such as bento boxes or Tif- es, cheese or sausage, and milk. This our regular social habits routine, but also helps to aid in social fin carriers. strategic breakfast was intended to continues to reshape our distancing and reduce contact with introduce more vitamins and minerals A potential infection or health hazard, OSLO BREAKFAST into the student’s diet, and it led to lifestyles. Summertime is particularly affected in this regard, as the pandem- as it is recommended by the Center One international meal formula greater weight over the previous hot ic has vastly reduced opportunities of Disease Control and Protection which epitomizes the idea of the bal- meal. The victory of this simple meal for vacation travel. Similarly, those that we encourage visitors and house ance and health is the Oslofrokosten over the hot lunch was not only seen events which we have long looked guests to bring their own food and or Oslo breakfast. While the idea of in Norway but also had an influence forward to such as concerts or festi- drinks when you go to a social gather- the school lunch is one we so readily on meal programs across Scandinavia vals, including the Willy Street Co- ing or cookout. take for granted today, what would and Europe at-large. op’s own Annual Meeting & Party, become the Oslo Breakfast was born While originating from the need have become victim to social distanc- KEEP IT FRESH, KEEP IT of a time when proper nutrition or the for schools to provide a meal for the ing practices necessary to mitigating GREEN financial means to provide it were underprivileged, the Oslo Breakfast COVID-19. As leisure and recreation While we often think of those hardly a given. At the start of the 20th would eventually shift to being pre- take such a major hit, the longing to school lunches packed in a paper bag, century, poverty among children in pared at home and packed by parents indulge in the ambiance and warmth packing our lunch or picnic presents Norway and other parts of Europe for their young students. The appeal of local eateries and watering holes an opportunity to reduce our resource was a common problem, and the of simple, modest, yet nutrient-rich consumption and waste, especially as resulting hunger in these children af- meals was not only limited to Nor- we forego the packaging that comes fected their ability to learn in school. wegian children, however, and still along with picking up food at the today, the people of Norway carry drive-through or food cart. Classic on a similar tradition into their lunch examples of portable food containers hour. include the ever-iconic lunch pail or that vintage A-Team lunch box you MATPAKKE have tucked away. Tracing its roots to the Oslo Perhaps you would like to do Breakfast, the matpakke evolved into some updating beyond your reliable an integral part of Norwegian culture. Thermos container. An excellent way Matpakke or packed lunch is an icon- to dispense with plastic beverage ic, if humble, approach to a mid-day containers is to pick up a Klean Kan- respite, and like the Oslo breakfast in teen at your local Willy Street Co-op that it reflects the tastes of a nation store. These water bottles are sturdy who once knew poverty, but that also and a great way to stay hydrated at Eventually, political and social had continued concern for efficiency becomes all the more profound. Yet, mealtime or throughout the day. They movements led to the introduction of despite transformative economic with bars and restaurants operating also offer vacuum-seal varieties that universal meal program in Norway, growth over the past century. at minimum capacities, such oppor- provide hours of temperature control, through which both children with and The Norwegian tradition of tunities to escape from the routine making them great for cold drinks without means might receive suste- eschewing a hot lunch in favor of through culinary exploration remain or hot coffee, and their larger sizes nance during school hours. cold-packed one can be a valuable limited and beyond the bounds of are great if you want to pack for the Originally a hot meal heavy in fats model in these times when the lunch prudence. whole crew. and calories, the emergence of better hour lacks the freedom and myriad In order to reduce an ever-grow- When trying to pack away your nutrition knowledge and the desire to of options Americans generally ing reliance on take-out food, greater meals for the workday or for a road instill healthy habits in young people enjoy. The tradition of matpakke engagement with our creativity in trip vacation, there are many places led to the development of a lighter trades excitement for efficiency, in the kitchen is often necessary. With to look for inspiration so that you can form of the school meal thanks in that, it is always the same; it can be the warmer weather, we also want avoid creating waste. In fact, while large part to Carl Schiotz, the director enjoyed within a very short break; to carry our enjoyment of cuisine many cultures throughout the world of medical services in Oslo. and while commonly perceived as outside as well, whether it be for have approached portable meals with From Schiotz’s vision came boring, removes any concern for ad- picnicking, camping, or for a mid-day disposable packaging such as a paper the more balanced breakfast which ditional gastronomic-based decision break from school or work. Taking sandwich wrap, others have a long included crispbread or kneippbrod, making. At its most basic, matpakke

18 Willy Street Co-op Reader, AUGUST 2020 consists of brown bread, slices of sociated with a more luxurious dining containers with some afternoon tea, creativity throughout the summer cheese, or ‘brunot’ that is often made experience of sushi, Bento’s long his- a light snack, or with Indian recipes and fall by bringing an inspired dish from cream and goat’s milk, or liver tory as a means of packing a conve- such as spicy vegetables, cooked made at home to your next potluck pate, eaten together as an open-faced nient meal should dispel any concerns vegetables, some yogurt, bread, and or marathon Zoom meeting. As you sandwich. While traditional matpakke about the inaccessibility of this long- maybe even some pickles for a respite look for inspiration from the locally during a Norwegian lunch break is standing staple. In fact, the origins of that is worth looking forward to. grown foods on your Co-op shelf or strict about quantities and the variety bento go back over 1,500 years, when Whatever your new normal looks eCommerce page, you can combine of fillings, more adventurous eaters these meals were packed into a design like, there’s no need to suffer from seasonality and sustainability with the often add mackerel in tomato sauce or similar to that of a farmer’s seedbox exhaustion over carryout or delivery. excitement of traditional and innova- cod from a tin or tube. and were used to carry convenient You can continue to challenge your tive approaches to a packaged meal. sustenance into the field by hunters, SMØRREBRØD farmers, and warriors. If the Norwegian approach to a The bento box contains a mul- sack lunch appears far too austere to titude of compartments separating consider appealing, you may prefer to different dishes which could be fish, Advertise in take inspiration from another Scan- rice, or vegetables. Over the mil- dinavian sandwich culture. Nearby lennia, the use of bento spread and Denmark boasts with patriotic pride has taken on a variety of attributes the Reader their own take on the open-faced in Japanese culture, ranging from sandwich, which they call the Smør- their use in settings such as religious Reach over 34,000 rebrød. There are some holidays, festivals, and similarities between this gatherings to the more Co-op Owners. Danish delicacy and mundane everyday Norway’s lunch staple; availability of these Affordable rates, wide reach, they both might consist boxes at train stations. of bread, cheese, and These versatile packag- excellent returns. perhaps some kind of es may contain a myriad fish or other protein, and of dishes, but always are served open-faced. contain rice, which Discounts for non-profits, Owners However, despite the may be either plain and for multiple insertions. geographical proximity or seasoned with soy of the two nations, their sauce, black sesame, entire approach to lunch seaweed, or mixed with Find info here: couldn’t be more dif- cooked meat or vegeta- ferent, with the Danes bles. Small amounts of willystreet.coop/advertising preferring a far more other dishes are packed decadent experience alongside this starchy Call 608-237-1230 or email over the Norwegian’s centerpiece. These may penchant for efficiency. include fried tempura, [email protected] for Smørrebrød conventionally begins grilled fish, potato, or vegetable more information or to place your with a base of a fermented Danish salad. Bento boxes may be filled with rye bread tasting richly of malt and Japanese dishes such as boiled beans reservation. tangy sweetness. Next, a thin spread or simmered fish, Chinese foods like is applied, either of butter or goose pepper steak and sweet and sour pork, fat, though the American palate might or even western dishes such as stuffed be inclined to employ mayonnaise, cabbage or hamburger steak. cheese, or even avocado at this stage. Dosirak The sandwich may be as simple as Across the sea of Japan, a similar these two ingredients, but it is in the tradition of packaged and portable following stages where smørrebrød food can be experienced throughout demonstrates its versatility, and it is the southern section of the Korean this receptiveness to innovation that peninsula. Dosirak is a very popular truly gives the dish great value as it form of the packed meal which can Owners: know someone can absorb many of those items you be picked up in train stations in Seoul are trying to use up in your fridge, or Busan. Packed either together in a who should be a Willy whether its old pasta salad, an apple large container with or without com- that is about to turn, or last night’s partments, or in smaller individual Street Co-op Owner? chicken. For the classic flavors of containers, Dosirak often consists of Denmark, Danes top their buttered several dishes and usually contains rye bread with shrimp, pickled her- bap or a Korean dish made from rice If someone you refer becomes ring, and boiled eggs. More modern or other grains such as barley or mil- an Owner, we’ll give you a takes often incorporate produce of let combined with vegetables, sea- many kinds, which could include food, or meat. $25 gift card! apples, plums, cherries, beets, fen- nel, or asparagus, all of which can be Dhabba New Owner must give your name and email If you are looking for luncheon rotated based on the season. Danes address and/or phone number when signing up. often eat these sandwiches in courses tradition from where East meets with knife and fork, so be sure to West, you may want to ditch your Gift cards may take up to 60 days before ready for pack some in your mess kit or picnic plastic lunch box in favor of a dhab- pick-up. Offer for Willy Street Co-op Owners only. basket. ba. The containers of all shapes all sizes are designed for the enjoyment BOXED LUNCHES of tiffin, a lunchtime tradition that has Bento evolved from the intersection of Brit- If a packed lunch of sandwiches ish and Indian culture. The dhabba, sounds too close to a played out pea- or tiffin lunch box, are usually round nut butter and jelly, you might want metal containers stacked on top of to search for inspiration outside of each other with a tight-fitting lid, Europe, in favor of Asian cuisines. A making for a perfectly sealed collec- great place to start is, of course, with tion of dishes, perfect for carrying Japan’s boxed lunch known as bento. food to work or an outing. To ob- While bento might be sometimes as- serve the traditional fare, pack these

Willy Street Co-op Reader, AUGUST 2020 19 RECIPES Corn Pudding Adapted from www.epicurious.com This is a delicate dish, somewhat like a Mexican version of Southern Blueberry Crisps spoon bread. It's delicious with ham or grilled meats. 2 lb. corn Adapted from www.saveur.com whole milk These delicious little blueberry pots topped with a yummy crumble are 6 eggs so easy to make! Serve with crème fraiche or vanilla ice cream. 1/2 c. sugar 14 Tbs. sugar 6 Tbs. butter 6 Tbs. flour 3/4 c. flour 1/4 c. rolled oats 1 tsp. salt 1/4 c. light brown sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 c. walnuts, chopped 1 c. Monterey jack cheese, shredded 1 tsp. lemon zest 1 poblano chile, cut into strips 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casse- 1/2 tsp. salt role and set aside. Place the corn in the bowl of a food processor and purée 1/4 tsp. cinnamon the corn with milk, no more than 1 cup, just enough to make a smooth 4 Tbs. butter purée. While the food processor is running, add the egg yolks one at a 4 c. blueberries time, and process for 30 seconds after each one. With the processor still 2 Tbs. cornstarch running, add the sugar a bit at a time and process for about 3 minutes, until 2 tsp. brandy the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is lighter in color. Add the butter crème fraiche and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside. vanilla ice cream In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold it Directions: Preheat oven to 350˚F. Place four 6-oz. ceramic ramekins into the corn mixture. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold the on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. egg whites into the corn mixture, then fold the shredded cheese into the In a medium mixing bowl, mix together 6 Tbs. of the sugar, the flour, corn mixture. Pour into the prepared casserole and top with strips of chile oats, brown sugar, walnuts, lemon zest, 1/4 tsp. of the vanilla extract, and and red bell pepper. Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Serve the cinnamon. Use your fingers to work the butter into the flour and sugar warm. mixture until crumbly. Place the crumble topping in the freezer to chill for 30 minutes. BLTs with Green Garlic Aioli In a large bowl, combine the remaining 8 Tbs. of sugar with the salt, lemon juice, and the last 1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract. Stir in the blueberries, Adapted from www.epicurious.com cornstarch, and brandy. Divide the berry mixture between the ramekins, These are BLTs with a twist: pancetta, mizuna or arugula, and a light then top each ramekin with the crumble topping. Bake until the topping and fresh aioli made with green garlic. is browned and the berries are bubbling, about 35-40 minutes. Serve with 1/4 c. olive oil crème fraiche or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you'd like. 2 Tbs. green garlic 1/4 tsp. salt Carnitas with Tomatillo Salsa 3/4 c. mayonnaise 2 tsp. lemon juice Adapted from www.food52.com 6 oz. pancetta Carnitas basically cooks itself. After four hours in the oven with gar- 12 slices bread lic and chilies, it's packed with flavor and makes a great meal served with 1 bunch mizuna warm corn tortillas and all the fixings. 3 tomatoes, sliced 10 lb. pork shoulder Directions: Preheat oven to 450˚F. In a food processor, blend the olive 4 dried chilies, minced oil, green garlic, and salt. Add 2 tablespoons of the mayonnaise and blend salt well. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in the rest of the mayonnaise and black pepper the lemon juice. 8 cloves garlic, minced Arrange the pancetta on two rimmed baking sheets in a single layer. 10 cloves Bake about 10 minutes, until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. 6 c. cilantro, chopped Place toasted bread on a work surface and spread each slice with aioli. 4 red onions, diced Arrange the mizuna on 6 of the slices of toast, then top with the tomatoes, 1 bunch radishes, sliced then pancetta. Top with the remaining slices of toast, aioli side down. 6 limes Slice each sandwich in half, and serve. 1 lb. tomatillos 1 avocado Corn, Cherry Tomato, Arugula and Blue 24 corn tortillas Cheese Salad 12 oz. queso fresco Directions: Preheat the oven to 275˚F. Rub the pork all over with chil- Adapted from Bon Appetit Magazine ies, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Dot with the cloves. Set in a large roast- Sweet, juicy, crunchy, pungent, spicy, delicious. Unforgettable. ing pan, and cover with aluminum foil. Cook about 4 hours, until the meat 2 3/4 c. corn kernels is falling off the bone. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped to handle. Pull the meat off the bone and shred. 4 stalks celery, chopped While the meat is cooking, combine the sliced radishes, a pinch of salt, 1/2 red onion, chopped and juice from 3 of the limes in a medium bowl. Set aside. This is best 1 oz. arugula, chopped done about an hour before serving. Place 3/4 of the diced red onions in a 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar large bowl, and fold in 4 cups of the chopped cilantro. Set aside to use as a 1/3 c. olive oil garnish. 1 c. blue cheese Turn on the broiler. Set the tomatillos on the rack of a broiler pan 1 to Directions: Combine first 5 ingredients. Place vinegar in a small bowl 2 inches from heat. Broil, turning once, until tomatillos are softened and and gradually mix in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add 3/4 slightly charred, about 7 minutes. Place in the bowl of a food processor. c. blue cheese. Serve with salad and garnished with remaining cheese. Add the juice from the remaining 3 limes, the last diced red onion, the last 2 Serves 6. cups of cilantro, and the avocado to the food processor. Pulse until puréed. Taste and add more salt or lime juice as needed. Fattoush Salad Serve the carnitas with warmed tortillas, onion, and cilantro garnish, salted radishes, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, and lime wedges. Adapted from www.mamaslebanesekitchen.com. This classic Lebanese salad packed with toasted pita, summer veg- etables, and loads of herbs tends to be a hit with everyone, and is filling

20 Willy Street Co-op Reader, AUGUST 2020 enough to serve as a meal. 5 pita 2 tsp. sumac 2 Tbs. olive oil 2 lb. tomatoes, cut into cubes FOLLOW US ON: 1 lb. Mediterranean cucumbers, sliced 1 bunch scallions, chopped 1 bunch fresh mint, chopped 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1/2 bunch radishes, sliced 1 green pepper, chopped 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 c. olive oil 1/3 c. pomegranate molasses 1/2 c. lemon juice salt Directions: Preheat oven to 400˚F. Separate each pita loaf and slice into 1-inch squares. Spread onto baking sheets and drizzle with 2 Advertise in tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of sumac. Toast in the oven for 3-5 minutes, until light brown. Remove from oven and set the Reader aside. Reach over 34,000 Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, mint, parsley, radishes, Co-op Owners. green pepper, and lettuce in a large bowl. Affordable rates, wide reach, In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, pomegranate molasses, excellent returns. lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons of sumac, and a pinch of salt. Discounts for non-profits, Owners Drizzle in the 1/3 cup of olive oil and whisk to combine. Taste and add and for multiple insertions. more salt as needed. Find info here: Add the toasted pita to the large bowl of vegetables, and gently toss willystreet.coop/advertising to combine. Drizzle with dressing, and toss to coat. Serve immediately, Call 608-237-1230 or email so the bread doesn’t get soggy. [email protected] for THANK YOU FOR more information or to place your YOUR BUSINESS! Garden Ratatouille reservation.

Courtesy of Katie O'Connell-Jones, Willy Street Co-op's Owner Resources Coordinator When the garden comes in this is the recipe to have on hand. It goes together quickly, and you can easily adjust the vegetables to make more if you have a bumper crop of tomatoes or peppers. THIS MONTH: Virtual 1 onion Wellness Any Day 4 cloves garlic, minced coupon. See ad on page 9 5 Tbs. sunflower oil 3 c. eggplant, cubed for details. 1 zucchini, sliced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 1/2 c. tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 Tbs. fresh oregano, chopped 1 Tbs. fresh thyme, chopped 1 Tbs. fresh cilantro, chopped salt pepper 3/4 c. fresh basil leaves, chopped Directions: In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in 2 Tbs. of the sunflower oil over medium-low heat, until the onion is softened. Take care not to burn the garlic. Add the remaining oil raise the heat to medium-high. Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until eggplant is softened. Stir in the zucchini and red bell pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally for 10-12 minutes or until veggies are soft. Stir in oregano, thyme, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste and cook for one minute. Stir in the basil and mix well. In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in 2 Tbs. of the sunflow- er oil over medium-low heat, until the onion is softened. Take care not to burn the garlic. Add the remaining oil raise the heat to medium-high. Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until eggplant is softened. Stir in the zucchini and red bell pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally for 10-12 minutes or until veggies are soft. Stir in oregano, thyme, cilantro, and salt and pepper to

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22 Willy Street Co-op Reader, AUGUST 2020 Field Day Organic Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce EMILY I find the pasta sauce section at the store daunting...so many choic- es, flavors and brands. For years I have been trying tons of different Superior Fresh Farm-Raised Salmon sauces hoping to find a go-to sauce that is organic, reasonably priced, This is the mildest farm-raised and suites my taste. Finally, I did! The Field Day roasted garlic pasta salmon that I've ever eaten, and I think sauce is flavorful enough on its own, yet plain enough to be dressed up I'm in love. It's raised in an aquaponic with your favorite veggies or what have you. Plus, the price is right and farm outside of Hixton, Wisconsin. Ever try Superior Fresh it is ORGANIC! Yay! packaged greens? Their fish fertilizes their greens! Who ever thought that we could enjoy fresh and local salmon in Wisconsin?! Find this SHELLEY salmon at the service case at Willy North and at the Seafood Center at East and West. RP’s Pasta Frozen Portabello & Parmesan Ravioli JESS It tastes like restaurant-quality at home. Fast and easy to cook and feeds a family. You will Willy Street Co-op Celery Juice be full and happy after eating this! Good for inflammation and J-Lo drinks it. In bottles at Willy East and West only. Deep Indian Kitchen Naan Pizza Margherita The crust is crispy and a little fluffy. Perfect size for one person or an appetizer. It is a must-have for my freezer for an emergency snack. ANGELICA Just Pik't Natalie's Frozen Florida Orange Juice Perfect Bar Dark Chocolate Almond It really tastes fresh. If you can't have fresh-squeezed, this will do. These delicious protein bars sustain me the best of Good for fancy mix drinks or just as your favorite O.J. all our granola bars and protein snacks. I try to move on to other products, but I can’t help coming back and DUSTIN buying these by the case, because I need them in my life. The flavor is sweet and complex and the texture Sambazon Berry Bliss and Superberry makes it feel like a dessert bar. In addition to being tasty, they are full of super- Acai Bowls foods and nutrients! I make sure to pull them out of the fridge a while before These are the perfect portion sizes and a great eating so that the chocolate gets a little gooey. Actually perfect! breakfast option for a warm summer day. I like to put fresh berries, banana, coconut flakes, and Naked Baker Sea Salt & Chocolate Cookies peanut butter on mine! These are some of my favorite chocolate chip cookies ever. They are gluten-free, which makes their excellent texture even LEAH more amazing. The chocolate and salt strike a superb balance of flavor. I'm not even avoiding gluten and I regularly buy these per- Bountiful Bean Soyfoods Taboolie fect cookies. They are available individually or in four packs. You know that summertime quick food you always had in your house growing up? Pita filled with hummus and Bountiful Bean Taboo- lie was ours because it was easy enough for us kids to make a quick little lunch or afternoon SPECIAL STORE HOURS snack on our own. It still is one of my go-to food items. It is a bulgur wheat Middleastern salad with tofu, peppermint, carrots, celery, scallions, parsley, Labor Day, September 7: All stores open from tamari and apple cider vinegar, and it is 100% tasty. It is versatile enough to 8:00am-6:30pm throw in tortillas, on scrambled eggs, or sprinkled on a salad. It tastes like sum- mer with the all the fresh herbs, and will perfectly complement your sunshine activities! CAITLYN Meredith Dairy's Marinated Sheep & Goat Cheese Order a This is my new favorite cheese, thanks to Dan in the Cheese department at Willy East. weekly Local Vegetable Box It is so good warmed up under the broiler on some crusty bread. or Organic Fruit Box! KELSEY Sweet Italian Frying Peppers I get so excited when these come in each year. They are perfect to sauté with garlic and serve over pasta. Plus we get them from a local farm.

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