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The Williamson Street Grocery Co-op is an economically and environmentally sustainable, coop- READER eratively owned grocery business that serves the needs of its Owners Published monthly by Willy Street Co-op and employees. We are a cor- East: 1221 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703, 608-251-6776 nerstone of a vibrant community West: 6825 University Ave, Middleton, WI 53562, 608-284-7800 in south-central Wisconsin that North: 2817 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, 608-471-4422 provides fairly priced goods and Central Office: 1457 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, 608-251-0884 services while supporting local EDITOR & LAYOUT: Liz Wermcrantz and organic suppliers. ADVERTISING: Liz Wermcrantz COVER DESIGN: Hallie Zillman-Bouche SALE FLYER DESIGN: Hallie Zillman-Bouche GRAPHICS: Hallie Zillman-Bouche RECIPE SELECTION: Serenity Voss WILLY STREET CO-OP SALE FLYER LAYOUT: Liz Wermcrantz BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRINTING: Wingra Printing Group Holly Fearing The Willy Street Co-op Reader is the monthly communications link among the Patricia Butler Co-op Board, staff and Owners. It provides information about the Co-op’s services Bruce Slaughenhoupt and business as well as about cooking, nutrition, health, sustainable agriculture and Jeannine Bindl more. Views and opinions expressed in the Reader do not necessarily represent those Brian Anderson of the Co-op’s Directors, staff or Ownership. Willy Street Co-op has not evaluated the Meghan Gauger claims made by advertisers. Acceptance of advertising does not indicate endorsement Emma Cameron of the product or service offered. Articles are presented for information purposes only. Stephanie Ricketts Before taking action, you should always consult a professional for advice. Articles

may be reprinted with permission from the editor. SUBMISSIONS BOARD CONTACT INFO: [email protected] All advertising submissions must be reserved and arranged with the editor by the [email protected] (in- 10th of the month previous to publication. All advertisement copy must be submit- cludes the GM, Executive Assistant ted by the 15th of the month. Submissions should be emailed to l.wermcrantz@ and Board Administrator) willystreet.coop or mailed to Willy Street Co-op’s Central Office according to sub- mission requirements. BOARD MEETING CUSTOMER SERVICE: EAST: 608-251-6776 WEST: 608-284-7800 NORTH: SCHEDULE 608-471-4422 ALL MEETINGS BEGIN AT BUSINESS OFFICE: 608-251-0884 6:30pm UNLESS OTHERWISE FAX: 608-251-3121 NOTED SEAFOOD CENTER: EAST: 608-294-0116 WEST: 608-836-1450 GENERAL EMAIL: [email protected] February 20th GENERAL MANAGER: [email protected] March 20th EDITOR: [email protected] April 17th May 15th PREORDERS: EAST: [email protected]; WEST: ws.preorders@ willystreet.coop; NORTH: [email protected] June 19th AMP July 12th WEBSITE: www.willystreet.coop July 17th BOARD EMAIL: [email protected] As always, Board meetings STORE HOURS: 7:30am to 9:30pm, every day are held at the Central Office East Juice Bar: 7:30am to 6:00pm; West Juice Bar: M-F: 7:30am-7:00pm beginning at 6:30pm. & Sat-Sun: 7:30am-6:00pm. Deli: 7:30am to 9:00pm Seafood Center–East and West: Monday–Saturday, 8:00am to 8:00pm; Sunday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.

IN THIS ISSUE

3-4 Customer Comments 9 Fair Trade Flowers 17 Owner Service and Program Updates 5 Bond Drive; West 10 Price Comparison Expansion; and Shopping 18-19 Nutritionism: More! The Culture of Experts

11 Local Spiralized 5-6 Board News & Veggies 20-21 Recipes and Drink Recommendations Introducing Stephanie 12 New Products Ricketts 22-23 Staff Picks 13-15 SPECIALS PAGES 6-7 Community Room Calendar

2 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 CUSTOMER COMMENTS similar in that regard. sustainable and our prices competi- also source primarily organic produce Write Us! I can say that we won’t be able to tive means that we need to control with the exception of some canned We welcome your comments and stock Barthel apples every year. Bob labor costs. In order to achieve that, items, but our composed dishes are give each one attention and seri- Barthel sells primarily to our sister we are working to transition more not 100% organic because we select ous consideration. Send them to co-op, Outpost Natural Foods in Mil- staff into full-time positions and to other ingredients based on cost and customer.comments@willystreet. waukee. During years that they have a offer health and dental insurance as locality in addition to quality. We are coop or fill out a Customer Com- larger crop than what Outpost can sell, well as paid time off for those staff also not an organic certified facil- ment form in the Owner Re- we carry their apples to help move the working 30 hours or more each week. ity. We really strive to meet as many sources area. Each month a small crop, but most years we don’t have the The trade-off is that we will no longer needs and diets as we are able with selection is printed in the Reader. opportunity. offer these particular benefits to staff our prepared foods, unfortunately, we Many more can be found in the I’d suggest you enjoy whatever working less than 30 hours, a change simply cannot meet them all or meet commons or in the binder near local apples you like best, and enjoy that will lower our labor and insurance them all the time. We perform regu- Customer Service. Thank you! them now because they won’t last costs while ensuring that most of our lar audits of our selections and make much longer. Both are supporting staff can maintain coverage. changes seasonally. While I can’t small Wisconsin orchards that grow However, all staff, including part- make a guarantee, I will definitely tremendous fruit! Best, Megan Min- timers, will continue to receive many keep your feedback in mind as we PRODUCE ORIGINS nick, Purchasing Director other benefits, including an employee look at future product development. Q: I noticed that you sold purchase discount, access to a 401(k) Thanks for your patience in await- organic bell peppers from Israel RETAIL READY match, profit share, a longevity award, ing my response. -Patrick Schroeder, about a week ago. I am quite new to Q: hi! I noticed you were featur- bereavement pay, and the ability Prepared Foods Category Manager the Willy Street Coop and have not ing local people and their natural to participate in the staff wellness been shopping there as frequently skincare products. How can I be- program. We want to make this a POST OFFICE ANNEX as I wish, so I am not sure whether come a part of this? I make all my gradual transition to allow for all staff Q: Hi! I recall when Willy North you regularly source products own soaps, lotions, face cleaner, etc. to make arrangements necessary to was opening, you had looked into from so far away. I was wondering from the herbs I grow on our farm their lifestyle. To that end, the change becoming some sort of a US Post whether it will be more economical along with the beeswax we get from in benefits will not go into effect until Office annex. The timing wasn’t go- and environmental friendly to im- our bees :) I would love to find out July 2, 2018 for current staff, and during to work out for the store open- port the same product from a neigh- about how I can get featured at the ing that time part-time staff will have ing, but I am curious to know if boring country, such as Mexico. co-op. Thank you! the opportunity to take on additional that’s something you’re still think- Thank you for very much for your A: Hello! It sounds like you are hours if they so choose, and thereby ing about doing. I think it would be attention! Best wishes, talking about our Retail Ready Lab! If continue to receive insurance and paid a great service to have in the neigh- A: Thanks for writing! Though we you are a local vendor who is prepar- time off. borhood! And, while I’m here, I just do prefer to source produce (and other ing to sell product and would like In regards to renovations and want to take a moment to tell you foods) from as close to home as pos- to use Willy Street Co-op as a test expansion, we see these as essential to how much we love Willy North! We sible, sometimes, in order to preserve market—the Retail Ready Lab is for ensuring that we can continue to serve live just a few blocks away so we are a good supply, we have to look farther you! Please review the Vendor Wel- our community and offer our staff a *very* frequent visitors to the coop afield. come Letter, and if you are interested, competitive compensation. In offering for groceries, supplies, the hot bar, The Mexican pepper crop can please fill out the application. our Owners a better shopping experi- and the salad bar. And maybe most sometimes gap as growers transition If you are already selling your ence and greater product selection, of all, the draft Kombucha! Your from one region to another. When this products at other stores, and would we expect to keep more Dane County people and products are wonderful. happens, we often get peppers from like to be considered for a regular grocery dollars in the local economy, All the best, elsewhere, including Holland and shelf spotemail us at newvendor@ serving the community and offering A: Thanks for circling back on Israel. These countries have invested willystreet.coop. Thank you!! -Angela our staff a fair wage and benefits. this, and I’m so glad to hear that you heavily in infrastructure (greenhouses, Pohlman, Wellness Category Manager Thanks again for reaching out. are enjoying Willy North too! Last etc.) for organic production of pep- -Anya Firszt, General Manager we had heard from the US Postal pers, and their supply is generally STAFF BENEFITS Service in October of 2016, they had pretty good. Q: Hi! My friend is a part time HOT BAR FOOD FOR put a moratorium on new contracts for We generally have a great Mexi- employee of the Co-op. She told me SENSITIVE EATERS postal units and so it was completely can pepper supply January through that she and other part-timers will Q: Do you have any items on out of our hands. I just checked with March or so. I hope this is helpful. be losing their benefits soon. This the hot bar/cooked area that are them again and the moratorium is Feel free to reach out if you have fur- surprised me. I always took pride available for sensitive people and still in place. I will probably check in ther questions. Best, Megan Minnick, in the fact that the store where I if not can you try to maybe have at again in about a year. I can report that Purchasing Director chose to do all my grocery shopping least one at all times? Something we do sell stamps, and shoppers can treated their employees “better than that is all of these things: organic or purchase them at the Customer Ser- INTEGRATED PEST average”. Can you please explain beyond organic, gluten free, dairy vice desk. Please let me know if there MANAGEMENT the rationale behind this? I am free, soy free, and if meat based is anything else we may do for you! Q: We tried apples from Bar- seeing renovations and expansions, then like grass fed? Allergies suck -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative Services thel (sp?) this year and have been which are great, but I don’t want to but maybe there could always be Director blown away by how yummy they leave the PEOPLE behind! Thanks like one option available. are. We’ve been supporting Ela for your time. A: Thanks for writing into us with KINDNESS IS EVERYTHING for many years. I see that Barthel A: Thanks for reaching out to us your comment about providing more Q: I want to offer another per- and Ela are both technically “con- regarding your concerns. Many other dishes on our hot bars that accommo- spective on “kindness is everything ventional”, but is one or the other Co-op owners share your interest in date those who are living with many yard signs.” Wikipedia defines non- better in terms of “almost-organic”/ the welfare of our staff, and we take food sensitivities. My mother-in-law partisan as: ....a lack of bias toward environmentally sensitive practices? staff compensation very seriously. has a similar set of food requirements a political party. Black Lives Mat- I’m sort of hoping you’ll say that In serving these concerns, we have to those that you detailed out, so I am ter, No Human is Illegal, Women’s Ela is closer to organic so that I committed to offering higher starting personally familiar with preparing Right s Are Human Rights, are all- have a reason to continue to support wages across the board at the Co-op food to meet that need. partisan. There is a lack of integrity them even if their apples aren’t as as we work to reach a livable wage for We do our best to always have to say otherwise. These issues have delicious. Thanks! all Co-op staff. some items that are vegan and pre- a strong support of the Democratic A: I’m afraid I don’t have a clear In order to reward those staff who pared without gluten or nuts on our Party and is therefore does not lack answer for you. Both Ela and Barthel are in above-entry-level positions hot bars at all locations. It is challeng- bias toward a political party. use IPM (Integrated Pest Manage- at the retail, we have also budgeted ing to address the specific needs that I wish you would reconsider sell- ment) practices to minimize the use funds to increase their compensation you spell out in your comment—often ing signs that support a bias toward of synthetic chemicals on their trees. as well so that they are not left out as the vegan and gluten-free dishes rely one political party’s bias. I am a I don’t think we can say one is “more entry-level wages rise. Unfortunately, on things you cannot eat to create a conservative and enjoy the Willy organic” than the other. They’re quite keeping our business financially wide appeal to those audiences. We Street Coop very much. In fact ma-

Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 3 jor illnesses were eradicated by me to be heard and addressed. The Co-op inquiry about accepting American Ex- types, trends, and departments receiv- due to purchases of organic foods was started by people who chose a press. We understand those who use ing comments for staff to use as a de- at the coop...... your food saved my business model designed for having a American Express miss out on higher velopment tool. While we do reserve life. It is unfortunate politics be- voice. While we are not partisan, we returns when they use a different form the right to publish any comment, we come a part of it of its environment. do sell products and take actions to of payment. Unfortunately, the ven- choose not to keep a public record Is there no place we can escape the meet our ends that can sometimes be dors who accept American Express of the comments for various privacy very divisive messages by these or- construed as political, and we have are the ones who pay for that return by reasons: some comments are very per- ganizations just mentioned above? done so throughout our time as a paying higher fees for American Ex- sonal with regard to specific nutrition I believe “quality food” should be cooperative. press transactions. The fees American and wellness interests, some com- your emphasis . There is no divi- We do not seek to sell yard signs Express charges are 35-50% higher ments are addressed to (or are about) siveness in healthy eating for all or other political action items, we than Visa, MasterCard or Discover. specific staff, and some even discuss political parties and all cultures. It sell them upon specific request. We We are currently working to other customers. Even if we put labor is a unifying entity. Would appreci- also do not make money from these reduce our overall operating costs to into screening for removing names, ate hearing from you. items, funds are always passed on remain competitive with other grocers we suspect some customers would be A: I received your feedback about to a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity. All so at this time we are not considering uncomfortable knowing that all com- the Kindness Is Everything yard signs asks to sell these types of products accepting American Express. If Amer- ments would be published for public and stickers from our Board President are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. ican Express would lower their fees to view, and this may lead to some Holly Fearing, thank you so much As always, purchase of, or support be closer to the fees charged by Visa/ customer concerns not being raised for sending it. We define partisan as for, any of the products we carry are MasterCard/Discover then we would or addressed. Many of the comments using Co-op spaces, funds, and time always optional for all of our custom- consider adding them as a tender. are also very specific to individuals to endorse political parties and/or ers. I’m glad to hear that some of the Thanks again for your inquiry. and are time-sensitive, like “do you candidates for political office. The products we sell have been of benefit -Paige Wickline, Finance Director have ‘X’ in stock currently,” and “I’d words on these signs and stickers do to you and we appreciate being able like to special order X.” These com- not meet our criteria of partisan, as to meet your needs and the needs of ELECTRONIC CUSTOMER ments would not necessarily be useful these slogans were not created by or others. Please let us know if there COMMENTS to other customers, and the answers for specific political parties and are is anything else we may do for you. Q: Request that customer may be subject to change based on not an endorsement of any particular -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative Services comments & Responses be done seasonality, availability or simply the party or politician. The Wisconsin Al- Director electronically and online. Such a passing of time. liance for Women’s Health, the sup- valuable resource & service! We are looking into creating a plier of these products, is a 501(c)3 AMERICAN EXPRESS Yet we are not having it be standard FAQ page when we redo our nonprofit charity that is also, by law, Q: Would the co-op ever con- accessible, not searchable, & not website over the coming year, and non-partisan. We chose to sell these sider accepting American Express quantifiable so that we can learn feedback from customer comments signs on their behalf because their cards? I realize that the transaction over time & leverage this resource. would definitely influence what ap- message is in alignment with the Co- cost of using American Express may A: Thanks for the suggestion. We pears there. In the meantime, you can operative Principles to be open to all be slightly higher for the co-op (and offer both paper and online options to always go to the binders at the Owner without discrimination, and to support ultimately customers) than Visa submit comments, and when we have Resources Areas of each store to see the sustainable development of our or Master Card. At the same time, email records for the customer, we do what people ask about on paper at community. Part of being open to all however, choosing to shop at the respond that way. We chose to keep each location, we put the vast major- and fostering sustainable community co-op instead of a grocery store that the option for people to write paper ity of paper comments there. You can development is acknowledging and accepts American Express results in comments in addition to contacting us also find the comments we publish in lifting marginalized voices. Grocers an additional cost to me of at least online because that is most accessible the Reader in our archives at www. are not exempt: there are divides and 6-8% return on my purchases in to people who are at the store, and willystreet.coop/reader. barriers that exist in the food system frequent flyer miles. I’m sure that to people who are not as interested Please let us know if there is any- for women, immigrants, and people I’m not the only owner/customer in in using computers to communicate thing else we may do for you. of color (as examples of who you this situation. as others. We log all the comments -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative Ser- specifically mentioned) that deserve A: Hello. 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4 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT BOARD REPORT Bond Drive; West Expansion; and Board News & Introducing More Stephanie Ricketts

course floor treatments and cover- BOARD your first memory of the Co-op? ings. ACTIVITIES Stephanie Ricketts (SR): When Our goal for the Bond Drive is In November of I was a freshman in college at UW- to raise $600,000 by April 30th, 2017 your Board Madison, I remember taking the bus W to the Co-op on the East side. It felt elcome Febru- 2018, with the possibility of cap- spent time with ary, the shortest ping total Bond sales at $800,000. staff and Owners so far away! I walked into the store month of the It is with great enthusiasm that at bagging groceries and was blown away by the produce year! We are the writing of this report by the end by in preparation for and bulk foods sections. They were supposedly deep of the first week of the Willy West Jeannine the Thanksgiving beautiful. by Anya into the cold win- Bond Drive we raised $287,500, Bindl, Board holiday. It was a JB: How did you first learn about Firszt, ter months, but nearly half our total goal. I imag- Member pleasure to work co-ops and which was the first co- General with the warmer- ine at the same rate of Bond sales with staff and meet op you joined? Manager than-usual Janu- we could reach our goal before more Owners. In SR: If you count credit Unions, ary temperatures, this issue has reached your mail or 2018 we plan to host monthly tabling my parents opened up a bank account who knows what to expect weath- inbox! I offer my thanks to Own- events as Stephanie mentioned last for me when I was a kid at Bull’s er-wise this month? ers for your vote of confidence and month. We are excited to meet more Eye Credit Union in Stevens Point. What you can expect this willingness to buy Bonds to sup- Owners and staff at these events, After that, Willy Street Co-op and month at your Co-op between the port this project! please come say “Hi!” The tabling the Phoenix (a housing co-op just off Super Bowl, Wellness Wednes- times and locations for March, campus) were the next cooperatives day, Mardis Gras and Valentine’s WISCONSIN April and May are available on our that I joined. I lived in housing co-ops Day—we can provide you ways COOPERATIVE LAWS website. through most of my undergrad years, to celebrate, and ways to stay well I was asked by one Owner to and made some of my best friends in along the way. provide an update to the Wisconsin 2018 BOARD ELECTIONS those houses! Even though the Willy West cooperative law status that was It may seem early, but we are JB: Awesome! What are your expansion project is high on our announced last fall. In the Octo- finalizing the election process for the favorite three foods from the list of priorities for the organiza- ber and November issues of the 2018 Board election cycle. This is an Co-op? tion. I am also pleased to report Reader, I shared with you informa- exciting time to participate on Willy SR: Everything in the produce the Willy North Juice and Coffee tion on the proposed changes to Street Co-op’s Board of Directors. section and bulk food aisle. As a Bar project is well under way. the Wisconsin Cooperative Law; If you have considered running in vegan, I rely on the Co-op for their By the middle of the month, you Chapter 185. The bills calling the past or are intrigued by the idea, quality produce, bulk food and plant- should be able to order a made- for the amendment of Wiscon- come to a Board Information Meet- based specialty items to make healthy to-order “something something” sin Chapter 185 passed both the ing! Stay tuned for the Board Infor- and nourishing meals. I also love Ben at Willy North, same as our other Wisconsin Assembly and Senate, mation Meeting schedule—it will be & Jerry’s non-dairy ice cream—it’s two locations! I, for one, cannot with the Assembly Bill 353 be- available on our website soon. so good! The hot bar is great for wait to see the finished work and ing signed into law on November my busy evenings—specifically the the fruits of our labor. 27th, 2017. At this time, we do not INTRODUCING vegan macaroni and cheese. I might Also on the horizon this month expect the change to affect any of STEPHANIE RICKETTS! eat it every single day if it was always is the beginning of the budget- our policies. Stephanie is one of your newly- available on the hot bar. ing process for next fiscal year, elected Board JB: Do you have any favorite food at the same time we are working BOARD MEMBER members, though she traditions? to manage this year’s expenses to RESIGNATION may be familiar to SR: My dad is from a Swedish sales and strive to achieve better- Dave Pauly, Willy Street Co-op many of you already. background and my mom is Leba- than-budgeted goals. Additionally, Board member, tendered his resig- She wrote many of nese. As a result we spend a lot of work in-progress includes devel- nation following the January Board our Board Reader family time making specific foods— oping staff capacity, negotiating meeting with news that he is mov- Articles in 2017 and such as Swedish meatballs or rolling farmer and producer agreements ing to Sheboygan, Wisconsin to be is a former em- grape leaves—for holidays and other for the coming growing season, closer to family. Thank you Dave ployee of the Co-op. Stephanie special events. I really enjoy the pro- overseeing the Community Rein- for your years of service and com- It was a pleasure to Ricketts cess of making food with family and vestment Fund awards, planning mitment to the Co-op. Your astute interview Stephanie; friends. for the Annual Meeting & Party, business acumen and praise to staff I am inspired by her JB: You have been an employee and continuing to mentor those for a job well done will be missed. passion for people and her positive at the Co-op in the past. How organizing a start up co-op in the The Board will discuss this month outlook. I hope you enjoy learning does that impact your boardship? Madison area, the Allied Commu- whether to appoint an owner to fill about Stephanie as much as I did! What perspective does it pro- nity Co-op. the vacancy or not. Stay tuned. vide? Jeannine Bindl (JB): What was SR: I worked as the Executive As- WEST EXPANSION REMINDER: FACE-TIME PROJECT WITH THE GM In the January issue of the Despite always having had an Reader we included a Willy West open-door policy, as a reminder I expansion site layout plan for you have scheduled time to be avail- to review, as well as the announce- able for face-to-face conversations ment of the Bond Drive to start with Owners and other concerned on January 15th, 2018. We have members of the community. I am moved forward with finalizing the rotating between retail sites and the site plans, further developing the next such open-door session will equipment list and merchandis- be held at Willy West on February ing plan, additional work includes 16th, in the Community Room. I color and surface finish decisions again welcome you to join me in for cupboards, countertops, and sharing your ideas and concerns to work surfaces, bathroom fixtures, make our Co-op the best it can be. signage inside and out, Commu- I can also be reached at a.firszt@ nity Room kitchen design, and of willystreet.coop.

Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 5 sistant from 2008 until 2015. During with our first planned for March! this time I spent a lot of time with the JB: What are you most excited Community Room Class Calendar Board of Directors, especially when about in being a new Board mem- I served as the Board liaison. My ber, and what do you see as the Please see class descriptions for fees. Owners enrolled in the Access Discount Program receive a biggest opportunities and chal- 10% discount. Payment is required at registration; please register by stopping at the Customer time in this role gave me a unique lenges the Co-op will face over the Service desk or by calling Willy West at (608) 284-7800 or Willy East at (608) 251-6776. For more perspective of where we have been next few years? information about individual activities and classes, see willystreet.coop/calendar. and makes me even more excited for SR:The opportunity to do genera- where we are going. Refund Policy: Unless otherwise specified in the description of the event, registration for events that tive work is what I am most excited Willy Street Co-op cancels will be refunded in full. Individuals who wish to cancel their registration about. A lot of groundwork has been JB: Besides being a Co-op Board must contact Customer Service with 72 hours notice to receive a full refund or transfer their registra- Member, what else do you like to done in the past few years; I am excit- tion to another class . No refunds or transfers will be granted for cancellations within 72 hours of an do with your time? ed to plan for the future. I am also pas- event. In order to cover costs incurred, there are absolutely no exceptions to the Refund Policy. SR: I enjoy watching my cats be sionate about driving positive change cats. I love spending time with my in the community. Two ways Willy wife hiking and being outside. I also Street Co-op can do that are: striving to make the Co-op an amazing place to COOKING WITH CHEF PAUL: really enjoy crafting, from knitting to MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE screen printing. Additionally, I am in work and great vendor relations. Location: Willy East Community Room the process of starting up a non-profit Amazon’s purchase of Whole Wednesday, March 7th, 6:00pm-8:00pm called Gather Madison with four Foods and Costco’s involvement in the COOKING Ages: 18 and older other rad individuals. Gather Madi- organic food market are examples of Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Paul Tseng son is the re-ignition of a non-profit the challenges the Co-op will face. We Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners that I founded a few years ago, called need to continue focusing on what sets An essential ingredient in a Mediterranean diet is olive oil. To counter Eat for Equity Madison. Gather the Co-op apart. our winter blues, better our mood and lower inflammation, omega-rich olive Madison will host community meals JB: Is there anything else you oil may come to the rescue. Join Chef Paul in this class to sample olives and and then donate the profits to vari- would like owners to know? explore many ways to utilize olive oil. On the menu is: Herb Polenta with ous non-profits in the Madison area. SR: Thank you! Thank you for Chickpeas and Spinach; Pasta with Broccoli, Sour Cream and Walnut Pesto; We are excited to start hosting meals, electing me. and Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake. LEARNING WITH CHEF PAUL: have a kitchen project? interested in “green” options? KNIFE SKILLS AND SAFETY Location: Willy West Community Room we specialize in specifying & Wednesday, February 7th, 6:00pm-8:00pm supplying cabinets for our designs that are: Ages: 18 and older -Made with low VOC, no-added- Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Paul Tseng formaldehyde plywood boxwork Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners (made in the U.S.A!) -Available with a Greenguard© Join Chef Paul as he guides participants through hands-on knife skills, in- certified resin top coat cluding the major cuts, slices and dices. Chef Paul will discuss kitchen knife -made next door in Minnesota in a essentials, including how to sharpen and maintain a knife. Participants should state-of-the-art, family owned, bring their favorite kitchen knife from home to practice with. Vegan. environmentally certified shop -Covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty HOME CREAMERY SERIES: MOZZARELLA AND -Top Quality wood/finishes RICOTTA -Frameless & Modern styles too! Location: Willy East Community Room

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6 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 process, learn the nuance of each cheese, how to store them and when to add Ages: 5-8 years old; adult supervision not required herbs. Participants will leave with recipes and cheese to take home. Location: Willy West Community Room Tuesday, February 27th, 4:30pm-5:30pm HOME CREAMERY SERIES: Ages: 5-8 years old; adult supervision not required CHEESE CURDS AND CHEDDAR Instructor: Lily Kilfoy Location: Willy East Community Room Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners Wednesday, March 14th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Join The Kids Chef Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on cooking class for Ages: 13 and older; adult supervision required kids. Apples, beets, cherries, raspberries, kidney beans, tomatoes and a ton Instructor: Linda Conroy more‚Äîwhat do these incredible ingredients have in common? They’re all Fee: $25 for Owners; $35 for non-owners; register for the entire series as an really red! In this class, participants will cook up multiple concoctions using Owner and get the sixth class free! all-natural red foods. Vegetarian and nut-free. Join veteran home cheesemaker Linda Conroy as we learn the foundations of making and aging these two classic styles of cheese. From curd to press KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: GREEN FOODS! to aging “cave,” participants will learn to make cheese in their own kitchen. Location: Willy East Community Room Everyone will leave with recipes and cheese curds made in class. Friday, March 9th, 4:30pm-5:30pm Ages: 5-8 years old; adult supervision not required COOKING TOGETHER: TASTE OF THAI Instructor: Lily Kilfoy Location: Willy West Community Room Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners Friday, February 2nd, 5:30pm-6:45pm Join The Kids Chef Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on cooking class for kids. Location: Willy East Community Room Avocado, green beans, kiwi, kale, limes and basil‚Äîwhat do these great gro- FAMILY Friday, March 2nd, 5:30pm-6:45pm ceries all have in common? They’re all green, of course! In this class, partici- Ages: 5 and older; registration for adults and kids required pants will create a variety of delicious dishes using all-natural green foods. Instructor: Lily Kilfoy Vegetarian and nut-free. Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners Join Chef Lily Kilfoy in this cooking class for families to learn about SIMPLY CHEESE: different foods and where they come from, how to follow recipes and how to THE CULTURE OF CHEESE use a variety of tools. In this class, participants will prepare Chef Lily’s take Location: Lakeview Library on a mouthwatering meal inspired by the tastes of Thailand. Savory soup, Monday, February 12th, 2:00pm-2:45pm fresh spring rolls, and sweet mango sticky rice are just a few of the delectable SIMPLY SERIES Ages: 13 and older; adult supervision not required dishes that we’ll explore. Vegetarian and nut-free. Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Robert Halstead Fee: Free; registration required HOW THE THYROID GLAND WORKS Join Co-op Services staff for this event all about cheese! This introduc- Location: Lakeview Library tory course will cover many important facts about cheese, including how EDUCATION Wednesday, February 21st, 6:00pm-7:00pm it is made, the varieties of milk used to make cheese, and different types of Location: Willy East Community Room cheeses. You’ll also learn how to serve cheese, pair it with wine, and how to FREE Tuesday, March 13th, 6:00pm-7:00pm make a cheese platter. LECTURES Ages: Any; adult supervision required Instructor: Katy Wallace Fee: Free Lecture; registration required Are you fatigued, constipated, and have brain fog and wonder if it’s your LEARN ABOUT AND REGISTER FOR FOODSHARE thyroid hormone levels? Come learn about how thyroid hormones, essential WITH SECOND HARVEST to every cell in the body, are produced, and how auto-immunity, stress and Location: Lakeview Library inflammation interfere. Katy Wallace, Traditional Naturopath of Human Thursday, February 1st, 10:00am-2:00pm Nature, will present the roles of minerals and diet in supporting the thyroid Location: Willy East Community Room gland. Tuesday, February 13th, 8:00am-2:00pm Location: Willy West Community Room HERBAL APPROACHES TO LYME DISEASE Wednesday, February 21st, 10:00am-2:00pm AND PREVENTION Is money tight? You may be eligible for FoodShare benefits on a QUEST Location: Willy West Community Room Card! FoodShare is a federal benefit, like social security, that provides extra Thursday, February 1st, 6:00pm-8:00pm money for groceries to low-income individuals and families. The benefits Ages: 13 and older; adult supervision required HERBS comes on an easy-to-use debit-like card that can be used at the Willy Street Instructor: Linda Conroy Co-op, many farmers’ markets, and most major grocery stores. The income Fee: $15 for Owners; $25 for non-owners guidelines are higher than you might think: individuals earning $11+ per hour There is much confusion about Lyme disease and how to prevent as well and working 40 hours per week may qualify. To find out if you may be eli- as treat it naturally. Join veteran herbalist Linda Conroy for this overview of gible, please call 1-877-366-3635 for a confidential screening and to schedule how to play in the woods mindfully as well as how to respond when you have an appointment to apply at Willy Street Co-op. During your appointment, been exposed to the various infections that are related to tick bites. Everyone a FoodShare Outreach specialist will assist you with an application, answer will leave with resources and information on how to access resources for questions, and connect you with other great community resources. Walk-ins further support. This class is not designed to and does not provide medical welcome. Se habla Español. advice, professional 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. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: CREATIVE CONFECTIONS! INDIVIDUAL NUTRITION CONSULTATIONS Location: Willy West Community Room Location: Willy West Community Room Friday, February 9th, 4:30pm-5:30pm Thursday, February 15th, 2:15pm-5:30pm Ages: 5-8 years old; adult supervision not required Location: Willy East Community Room Location: Willy East Community Room Tuesday, February 27th, 2:15pm-5:30pm Friday, February 16th, 4:30pm-5:30pm An individual nutrition consultation is your opportunity to learn how Ages: 5-8 years old; adult supervision not required the correct food choices for your body can enhance your well-being. Instructor: Lily Kilfoy A one-on-one session with Katy Wallace of Human Nature includes a Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners consultation regarding your health goals, as well as lifestyle and food Join The Kids Chef Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on cooking class for kids. choice suggestions geared toward addressing health goals and developing A confection is a delicious dish made with sweet ingredients, like cookies, sustainable change. cakes, candies, chocolates, to name a few. In this class, participants will have Appointments are confirmed upon payment. Payment is due at the a blast compounding a variety of creative confections. Vegetarian and nut- time of scheduling; otherwise, the appointment will be released to other free. interested parties. Payment is non-refundable and non-transferable unless notice of cancellation or rescheduling is provided seven (7) or more days KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: RED FOODS! prior. To register for the next available opening, email info@humanna- Location: Willy East Community Room turellc.com or call 608-301-9961. Tuesday, February 13th, 4:30pm-5:30pm

Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 7 Are you enrolled in the Access Discount Program?

If so, it’s that time of year to renew your Access Discount. Willy Street Co-op will be sending out renewal 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 31, 2018 to fill out your renewal form.

For more information about the Access Discount Program please contact the Owner Records Administrator at 608-251-0884 ext 2734 or [email protected].

Information about the Access Discount Program can be found at Customer Service desk and at www.willystreet.coop

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8 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 VALENTINE’S DAY NEWS Fair Trade Flowers Be a part of

any to toxic agrochemicals, sexual abuse of us and extremely low wages. came The Big Share! Mto FAIR TRADE natural foods after a CERTIFICATION Social Justice awak- PUTS THE PEOPLE FIRST ening. For me, a It guarantees the human rights of big turning point in workers will be protected at all times. by my life was joining It allows the workers to organize Angela the Student Farm- democratically, ensures that workers Pohlman, worker Alliance and are paid a fair price for their produce, Wellness going on a cross and environmentally friendly growing country tour with practices are used. Category the Coalition of Im- Manager mokalee Workers. It WHY IS FAIR TRADE MORE Community GroundWorks opened my eyes to EXPENSIVE? (Photo by Amanda Swan Arts) how the demand for Simply put, it costs more to do it cheap food has dramatically impacted right. On top of workers getting a fair the people who grow and harvest it. wage, importers (like us!) pay a 10% It’s not just food—concern for Fair Trade premium on all purchases. the conditions of workers has helped These funds are invested in the com- ONE DAY, ONE COMMUNITY fuel the Buy Local munity—paying for movement, and education for Fair Trade the work- Certified ers’ children, options healthcare, began to daycare, and grow into computer not just classes. coffee and “For chocolate, but every Fair also cloth- Trade Certified ing, bodycare flower that we products, and home sell, a child is able goods. to study here in Ec- The extension of uador. There are so many GSAFE the Fair Trade certification children that cannot afford to flowers is very much needed. to go to school. For this reason, You’ve been asking us, and we fi- it’s very important to buy Fair Trade MANY WAYS TO SHARE nally will have it for Valentine’s Day flowers, because our children are our 2018! future.” - Mariana Esquinato, Vice Be part of The Big Share™, President of the Workers Committee, WHY BUY FAIR TRADE Hoja Verde Farm an online day of giving for FLOWERS? Fair Trade only works when Community Shares of Wisconsin Any of us who have strolled there is a market for the product, and (CSW) and its member non- through a meadow picking flow- that is where you come in: Starting ers can imagine that the perfect job. around February 8th, all three of profits, on Tuesday, March 6. The reality is much different. About our locations will have a three stem 80% of cut flowers sold in the U.S. Fair Trade Rose Bouquet with filler are grown in Latin America, South for only $18.99! Look for specially You don’t have to wait until March 6—you can America, and Africa. The majority of marked flower containers at our donate now by going to www.thebigshare.org. employees are women and often these stores. This will be in addition to our You can support all the groups with a donation to women are subjected to terrible work- regular flower options for the holiday. ing conditions, including exposure Join us in supporting Fair Trade! CSW, or donate just to the nonprofits you choose.

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Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 9 PRICE NEWS Grass Fed Beef No Hormones or Antibiotics PricePRODUCE Comparison XX Shopping

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ere at Willy Street Co-op, we are constantly striving to offer the highest quality products at the fairest prices. One of the ways we ensure that we are on track is by regularly evaluating our prices in Certi ed Nurse Midwives Hrelation to our local competitors. This month we’d like to offer a snapshot of our pricing on various items Allison Scholl & Christine Kern Ste en from each of our departments and how it compares to some of our in-town 608-838-7590 competitors. We mainly chose items that are considered staples and are pur- weberpastures.net NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS chased most frequently amongst our shoppers. Care for pregnancy, labor & birth Here is a selection of products from our most recent pricing review, done Family planning needs in December of 2017. We have found that our Co-op pricing often falls at or Annual Gynecological exams below the average of our closest competitors, as you can see below. Prices Advertise in Hospital Water Births are subject to change based on the market and may not be current at the time the Reader VBAC of publication. We recorded regular prices for each product, even if it was on sale, to get more accurate long-term data. Reach over 34,000 Lactation Consultation & Support Co-op Owners. Working in collaboration with the National Locally Owned Willy Street Organic Conventional Co-op Affordable rates, wide reach, OBGYN’s at Physicians for Women excellent returns. Retail Chain Chain Organic bananas 69/lb $1.19/lb $1.19/lb Discounts for non-profits, Owners and for multiple insertions. Organic 5 oz. salad mix $3.49 $3.49 $3.79 Find info here: willystreet.coop/advertising Organic navel oranges $2.99/b $2.29/lb $2.29/lb Call 608-237-1230 or email Cedar Grove Mild Cheddar $5.99/lb N/A $5.49/lb [email protected] for www.themadisonmidwives.com more information or to place your reservation. Fitchburg Uplands Pleasant Ridge $28.99/lb $21.99/lb $22.49/lb Reserve 608-441-1730 Organic boneless skinless $9.99/lb $10.99/lb $11.49/lb chicken breast Grass-fed extra lean ground N/A $7.99/lb $6.99/lb beef 80/20 Rotisserie chicken $7.99/$9.99 $8.49 $9.99

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10 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 blue cheese, some local hard-boiled BUTTERNUT SQUASH PRODUCE NEWS eggs, and your favorite salad dressing. NOODLES WITH BACON AND BROCCOLI Local Spiralized Veggies! SWEET POTATO MAC AND Cook up some local bacon. Add CHEESE butternut squash noodles and our Toss sautéed or lightly boiled sweet own Willy Street Co-op 100% local potato noodles with a simple home- frozen broccoli florets (available made cheese sauce using Lonesome in the freezer aisle). Sprinkle with Stone milling flour (for the roux), Wis- some local Parmesan cheese and t’s no secret own locally grown veggies. I was consin butter, milk, and cheese. serve! that eating lo- intrigued. Instead of investing in cally through hoophouses or greenhouses to try Ia Wisconsin and grow more things through the winter is not an winter like most farmers do, Richard really cool things for easy endeavor, and his wife Tracy made an invest- especially when ment in a certified organic kitchen good dogs, cats & their people it comes to veg- where they planned to turn their Your source for by Megan etables. Yes, there home grown vegetables into veggie healthy foods & are some farms noodles and other fresh items that treats, great gear, Minnick, & tons of toys. Purchasing who are starting give new life and excitement to those Director to grow spinach boring old winter veggies. Genius! year-round in hoophouses, and there WHAT ARE VEGGIE are a smattering of NOODLES YOU ASK? local aquaponic and Spiralized veggie “noodles” parking hydroponic farms are simply vegetables that are put in back popping up. Yes, some of us man- through a machine that cuts them 442.6868 baddogfrida.com 2094 atwood ave. m-f 10-7, sa-su 9-5 age to squirrel away a portion of the into long thin strands. These “noo- summer’s bounty in our freezers or dles” can be sautéed, roasted, or in canning jars, but in most cases, boiled, and then used in almost any all of these things end up being recipe that calls for pasta. It sounds delicious treats, carefully rationed a little crazy before you try it, but through the long winter months. veggie noodles are delicious and really do serve as a nutritious, low- FOLLOW US ON: STORAGE VEGETABLES carb, gluten-free, local substitute for There’s no getting around the fact wheat-based pasta. that if you want to eat locally through We’re pleased to carry Olden a Wisconsin winter, you have to do Organics Red Beet, Butternut what our pioneer ancestors did and Squash, Sweet Potato, and Zuc- look toward “storage” vegetables. chini noodles in our Produce depart- These are veggies that are harvested ments this winter. Because zucchini in the fall and kept in root cellars or noodles are one of the most popular walk-in coolers through the winter: types of veggie noodles, Richard sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, winter and Tracy have contracted with a squash, rutabaga, celeriac, turnips farm in Florida to provide them with and others. These unglamourous fresh zucchini through the off season vegetables provide the base of a (they’ll switch to their own zucchini locavore winter diet—something to as soon as they are ready in the sum- be embellished by those frozen and mer). The beets, sweet potatoes, and canned preserves, or that precious butternut squash are all pulled from winter spinach. the Olden’s homegrown supply, The hard truth is that there’s and they are confident they’ll have really only so much of these root enough of these storage vegetables vegetables one can eat before they to spiralize for us through the winter. become terribly boring. Yes, I said If you want to get more adventur- it—boring. As the winter drags on ous, you can buy your own spiralizer into February and March even the (we sell several models) and spiral- most talented cooks and dedicated ize almost any vegetable you can Watch for our Co+op locavores start to exhaust their ap- think of, and even some firm fruits petite for vegetable stews, roasts, and like apples! Basics signs. salads. What to do with spiralized veg- Just like for the home cook, gies? Here are a few 100% local the life of a produce manager gets recipe ideas to get your imagination pretty static this time of year. We going! Field Day always have those same local winter root vegetables through the win- SWEET POTATO OR Organic ter months, and there’s not a lot of BUTTERNUT SPAGHETTI excitement or change. Local food Pick up a jar of Willy Street Black Beans 15 oz takes a backseat to the more exciting Co-op 100% local diced tomatoes. and vibrant fruits and veggies com- Let them cook for several hours with ing in from Mexico, California, and local onions, garlic, and ground pork $1.19 beyond. (optional) to make a simple mari- nara. Serve over sautéed or lightly VEGGIE NOODLES boiled butternut or sweet potato That’s why I was so excited noodles. Top with local Parmesan Our best quality to get that first email from farmer cheese. Richard Olden of Olden Organics in Ripon, Wisconsin. He wrote me SPINACH & BEET SALAD products at our best inquiring if Willy Street Co-op might Head to a winter farmer’s market be interested in purchasing a prod- to pick-up some local winter spin- uct he was just starting to develop: ach. Top it with lightly sautéed red prices. spiralized veggie noodles using his beet noodles and Roth Buttermilk

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FIELD ROAST MINI CORN DOGS Vegetarian Field Roast frankfurters tucked inside a sweet cornbread batter; these little pup- pies crisp up nice and golden. Have them in your freezer for snacks! Available at Willy North and East.

BULK HONEY TOASTED PEANUT BUTTER A new bulk nut butter at Willy North—honey toasted! UPTON’S NATURALS CLASSIC VEGAN BURGER NEWNEW New from Upton’s Naturals in Chi- cago- a hearty, tasty vegan burger patty that’s high in protein and free of GMOs. Ready for the grill, or pan fry- and top with all your favorite burger toppings! Available at East and West.

AVALON ORGANICS MOISTURIZING COCONUT SHAMPOO This deeply moisturizing shampoo cleanses and CAMERON’S COFFEE nourishes hair with a yummy coconut scent. No sulfates; Founded in Hayward, Wisconsin, in formulated with organic botanicals and essential oils. Look 1980, the mission of Cameron’s Coffee for the matching conditioner, too! Available at East, West, is “making the very best coffee for you to and North. enjoy at home.” They have since relocated to Shakopee, Minnesota, and roast in DESERT ESSENCE ANTI-BREAKAGE small batches. Fifty percent of their beans are sourced via direct trade, and HAIR CARE SHAMPOO, CONDITION- we have brought in some of their certified organic varieties. Available at ER, AND HAIR MASK North. Reduces breakage up to 61% compared to regular clarifying shampoo. This line is infused with Country CAFÉ DU MONDE Life Maxi-Hair plus biotin, keratin, and pro-vitamin COFFEE AND CHICORY BLEND B5 to help fortify and revitalize hair to minimize This is the exclusive coffee and chicory blend breakage, for stronger and softer hair. Available at served at the historic Café Du Monde/French Mar- East, West, and North. ket Coffee Stand, a 24-hour market in New Orleans, Louisiana. Coffee blended with ground chicory root PURE PLANET SPORTS dates back in this country to the American Civil War, SALTS when there was a shortage on coffee. Now a tourist Sports Salts are formulated to keep athletes destination and national landmark, Café Du Monde’s and outdoor enthusiasts hydrated, with mini- coffee and chicory is packaged and distributed mized cramping during physical exertion. Great around the world. Try their famous cafe au lait recipe, printed on the tin! for taking before intensive workouts, long hikes, Available at North. or long days in the sun. Sports Salts are Pink Himalayan sea salt with added magnesium and WIDE AWAKE potassium. Available at East, West, and North. COFFEE CO. 100% Arabica cof- BIG DIPPER WAX fee beans, this line has WORKS PORCELAIN CUP a good variety of blends and flavored coffees, including a sea salt cara- CANDLES mel! Available at North. Bright and springy, these fun and floral porcelain cup candles TIERRA FARM COFFEE will brighten up any room. Choose All of Tierra Farm’s coffee is certified organic, from three scents: Harmony (pure shade grown, and Fair Trade-certified. Tierra Farm lavender), Rapture (patchouli and cassia), and Sensuality (palmarosa and has been our go-to for the highest quality in nuts, lavender). Each have a 34-hour burn time and are made out of natural seeds and dried fruit of all sorts—now try their deli- beeswax for a clean burn. Available at East, West, and North. cious coffee! Available at North.

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Health & Wellness THIS MONTH: FEBRUARY 7th! Owners take an extra 10% off during Wellness co-op deals: Jan 31–Feb 13 Wednesday, the first Wednesday of the month!

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PURPLE = LOCAL All Specials Subject to Availability. Sales Quantities Limited. Our weekly Owner Rewards specials are listed in an in-store flyer, on our website, or are available by email. We are doing this to be able to be more flexible with our sales and offer better sale pricing. For co-op deals: January 31–February 13 more information, including how to sign up for the email flyer, see willystreet.coop/Owner-Rewards.

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The specials on this page are valid January 31–February 13 All Specials Subject to Availability. Sales Quantities Limited. FEBRUARY Our weekly Owner Rewards specials are listed in an in-store flyer, on our website, or are available by email. We are doing this to be able to be more flexible with our sales and offer better sale pricing. For co-op deals: February 14–27 more information, including how to sign up for the email flyer, see willystreet.coop/Owner-Rewards.

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16 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 to help with fresh food purchases, and versifying partnerships, collaboration COOPERATIVE SERVICES NEWS are issued after customers shop, at and entrepreneurialism. Grants are the checkout line. For every $5 spent competitive, and this year the Board Owner Service and using a FoodShare/QUEST card for has allocated $25,000 from abandoned any FoodShare/QUEST eligible items, Owner equity to award. For more Program Updates the Co-op gives one $5 Double Dol- information and to download the ap- lars coupon, up to $20, good for any plication, visit www.willystreet.coop/ Produce Department purchases. community-reinvestment-fund. Double Dollars is a City of Madi- his year, igibility between now and March 31st, son program administered by the FRUIT AND VEGETABLE our Own- 2018. Owners interested in continuing Community Action Coalition of South PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM ers are to receive this benefit are asked to visit Central Wisconsin. In the late fall PILOT COMPLETED, T continuing Customer Service at any retail location through mid-spring, Double Dollars EVALUATION UNDERWAY their tradition of with their current eligibility materials are available for use at the Co-op. Last calendar year, the City of being generous sup- to complete an enrollment form. From mid-Spring through late fall, Madison received a $25,000 grant porters of the Co-op While enrolling in the Access Double Dollars are available for use from Wholesome Wave to pilot a and the community, by Kirsten Discount Program is free, if participat- at a variety of local farmers’ markets. Fruit and Vegetable Prescription through lending us Moore, ing Owners are still in the process of Please visit www.willystreet.coop/ Program. The program lasted from funding for capital making annual Owner equity pay- Cooperative double-dollars and www.cacscw.org/ February 1st through December 31st. investments that ments and it’s been more than a year double-dollars for more information. During the pilot, the UW Health Services improve our ser- since their last payment, they will be Director Northeast Family Medical Center vices and donating asked to make a small equity payment. DOUBLE DOLLARS FUND used the HungerCare Food Security to programs that As an Access Discount participant, $10K HOLIDAY MATCH MET Screening to screen patients for expe- support other Co-op Owners pay a reduced Ownership fee TO SUPPORT NEIGHBOR- riencing food insecurity. If the patient shoppers and organizations that enrich over a longer period of time: $4 every HOOD FOOD PANTRIES screened positive, they received our community and environment. Here year for an Individual, until the Owner Customers can support Double $120 in $2 vouchers for items in our is an update on some major programs pays a total of $56, or $7 every year Dollars at both the Co-op and the Produce department to use within six that you support, and information for a Household (two adults living in farmers’ markets by making a cash months, and a $4 equity voucher to about how to get information about the same house or apartment), until the donation using a Double Dollars Fund become an Owner or make an equity the tax deductible donations you have Owner pays a total of $91. scan card at the registers or by simply payment and participate in the Ac- made throughout the year while shop- Owners are eligible to participate bringing and reusing bags when check- cess Discount Program. 420 patients ping your Co-op. in the Access Discount Program if ing out groceries. Since we started col- received vouchers during the pilot. they participate in the QUEST Food- lecting donations and contributing the We are currently reviewing the overall BOND DRIVE UNDERWAY, Share Program (SNAP), Medicaid savings from customers reusing bags usage of the program, the potential $600,000 GOAL (BadgerCare/SeniorCare), the Special last April, we have provided $54,428 future of the program and next steps Our Bond Drive to support Willy Supplemental Program for Women, to fund Double Dollars. Throughout with our pilot partner organizations: West’s expansion kicked off January Infants, and Children (WIC), the November and December, we offered the City of Madison, Public Health 15th, and at press time we have al- Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Pro- to match customer contributions to Madison and Dane County, Second ready raised $306,000 of our $600,000 gram, the Low Income Home Energy the Double Dollars Fund. We said that Harvest HungerCare Coalition, UW goal. The Bond Drive runs through Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Fair- when you contributed to the Double Extension, and UW Health Northeast April 30, and we will be capping bond Share CSA Coalition Partner Shares; Dollars Fund, we would do a 1:1 match Family Medical Center. sales at $800,000. Bonds are an IOU receive Section 8 Housing Assistance up to $10,000 using abandoned Owner from the Co-op that Owners can pur- from the Community Development equity to support our Pantries of Plenty OWNER DONATION RE- chase. When a Co-op Owner purchas- Authority (HUD), Supplemental Secu- neighborhood pantry partners: Bread of PORTS FOR FILING 2017 es a bond, the Co-op is borrowing the rity Income (SSI), or Social Security Life Food Pantry, Goodman Commu- FEDERAL INCOME TAXES money used to make that purchase for Disability Insurance (SSDI); or have nity Center Fritz Food Pantry, Lussier It’s tax season! Did you know a limited time to complete a specific annual gross income within the last Community Education Center, Middle- that the donations you make at the project. When the time’s up, the Co- year at or below 150% of the Federal ton Outreach Ministry, The River Food registers when you shop the Co-op are op pays back the Bond, with a stated Poverty Guideline (FPG). This is an Pantry, and Wil-Mar Neighborhood tax deductible? It’s true and during rate of interest. This year, a three-year increase from previous years, where Center. You met our match and ex- this time of year we are frequently Bond earns 2.5% interest, a five-year the qualifier was below 130% FPG. ceeded it with a combined $13,293.17 asked for reports on customer dona- Bond earns 3% interest and a seven- We are also working with the part- in cash donations and savings due to tions from the previous calendar year. year Bond earns 3.5% interest. Owners ner organizations in the Fruit and Veg- your reuse of bags! Thanks to you, Donation reports are easy for us to interested in purchasing Bonds must etable Prescription Program to develop each food pantry will receive $1,667 provide if you’re an Owner, and you be a resident of the State of Wisconsin a way for those who have received a to use on fresh items that are harder may simply stop by Customer Service and an Owner invested-in-full at the HungerCare Food Security Screening to come by in the winter season. We at any retail location or email ora@ time of purchase. You may call any and screened positive for experiencing appreciate your support of the Double willystreet.coop with your Owner of our Co-op retail locations to make food insecurity at participating health- Dollars program and our neighborhood number to receive a copy. The report an appointment (Willy West: 608- care facilities and clinics to participate pantries. for 2017 will include information for 284-7800; East: 608-251-6776; Willy in the Access Discount Program. This customers who donated at the check- North: 608-471-4422). Appointments is a work in progress, and we will keep COMMUNITY INVESTMENT out lanes supporting Community to purchase Bonds can be made at our Owners informed as to how this could FUND GRANT APPLICA- Shares of Wisconsin via our Commu- Central Office or Willy West. Bonds work in the future. TION DEADLINE FEBRUARY nity CHIP program; Community Ac- are a great way to lend support to Questions about Access Discount 28TH tion Coalition using Double Dollars Co-op capital projects and participate Program renewal or enrollment can be Applications for our Community Fund scan cards; and Central Texas economically in the Co-op’s future. sent to [email protected]. Reinvestment Fund are now open, and Food Bank and GlobalGiving for pro- For more information, visit www. we will be accepting applications from viding disaster relief in the wakes of willystreet.coop/owner-bond-drive or DOUBLE DOLLARS local 501(c)3 nonprofits and coopera- Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Katia, and email [email protected]. CONTINUES AT tives through February 28th. We are the earthquake in the Chiapas region CO-OP THROUGH MARCH seeking to fund projects benefiting of Mexico. ACCESS DISCOUNT PRO- 13TH, VOUCHERS GOOD Dane County with priority given to GRAM RENEWALS DUE THROUGH MAY 31ST projects benefiting the Madison and THANK YOU FOR YOUR MARCH 31ST, FPG QUALI- We’re in week 15 of the second Middleton metropolitan areas, organi- SUPPORT! FIER INCREASED TO 150% year for our seasonal 21-week Double zations with limited access to funding, Whether we are growing our Owners currently enrolled in our Dollars program at the Co-op. On and projects that have not been funded business or improving our services at Access Discount Program will receive Double Dollars Tuesdays through by the grant program previously. existing locations, supporting shop- emails or letters mid-month letting March 13th, any shopper using a Grants provide for innovative, hands- pers experiencing food insecurity, or them know that it is time for annual re- FoodShare/QUEST card to purchase on, educational projects that impact making contributions to our commu- newal. To continue receiving the 10% groceries is eligible to receive up to a large group of people, reach out to nity, none of these things are possible discount on purchases, all Owners $20 worth of Double Dollars coupons underserved populations, create jobs without the efforts of you and our who currently participate in the Access to use during future shopping trips. or develop skills, foster social engage- community partners. Thank you for Discount program must renew their el- Double Dollars coupons are designed ment, and offer opportunities for di- your generosity.

Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 17 NUTRITIONISM: THE CULTURE OF EXPERTS by Andy Gricevich, Newsletter Writer

A BRIEF HISTORY OF works in the way most laboratory sci- widespread nutritional deficiencies; phytochemicals, not to eat only a few DIETARY ANXIETY ence does: by breaking things down to they can synthesize antioxidants to things all the time. Most edible plants Back in the old days—from their basic components, isolating them, target the health issues that come with are “superfoods” to some degree, and 300,000 B.C. or so until about 70 and performing controlled experiments exposure to toxic chemicals in our ev- they also contain mild toxins; in fact, years ago—we learned how to eat to draw conclusions. When it comes to eryday environment; they can remove many essential nutrients are toxic from our communities. Family mem- food, specific nutrients (vitamins, fats, components of foods thought to be in too large a concentration. When bers taught us what to hunt and gather minerals, etc.) are tested to determine harmful. It’s a direct, simple, targeted we eat seasonally, our bodies have and how to use it, and we shared how they interact with specific bodily way to meet (and create) the demands the opportunity to achieve balance, meals with the people around us, systems. It’s not impossible for scien- of the food market. purifying themselves of what’s ac- sometimes in special seasonal cel- tists to zoom back out and ask about cumulated over recent months while ebrations. Around 12,000 years back, more complex interactions—but the el- DANGERS OF taking in what’s been in short sup- the establishment of grain-based egance and simplicity of the most basic NUTRITIONISM ply. It’s possible that eating the same agriculture drastically reduced the elements is seductive, though, and our The nutritionist view feels em- things year-round can hamper our diversity of our diet. Nonetheless, we dominant scientific culture (especially powering—but is the advice we get ability to process them beneficially, kept eating from gardens, orchards, as popularly understood) tends strongly always reliable? It’s easy to forget leading to food allergies. Seasonality pastures, rivers and oceans, and toward reductionism. We feel that the that scientists make mistakes, missing works to our advantage in other ways, regional food traditions developed truth lies in the most whittled-down, di- factors or attributing an effect to the too; for example, the berries ripening everywhere, passing down knowledge rectly measurable and quantifiable data. wrong cause. In itself, that’s no prob- in summer are high in compounds about how to prepare, combine and When the explanatory methods of lem; critical review and revision are that protect our skin from the sun, and preserve food. reductionist science get applied to the central to the scientific method. When those compounds aren’t as necessary After World War II, big agricul- production and consumption of food, nutritional science makes its way into in the winter. The pharmaceutical ture and the food industry exploded. we have a culture of “nutritionism.” the food market, though, mistakes can model of nutrition, at its extreme, Industrial-scale processing and That term came to some prominence have serious consequences. Remem- tends to ignore our natural balance the new interstate highways broke a handful of years back via Michael ber the opinion—still widespread— and rhythm. through the limits of region. Whole Pollan’s book In Defense of Food, that margarine is better than butter? There’s one more potentially foods were transformed into pack- where he borrowed it from the work It took a long time for scientists to unhealthy effect of nutritionism: aged products with longer shelf lives. of Dr. Gyorgy Scrinis. Nutritionism acknowledge that hydrogenated fats rather than alleviating anxiety, it often The corn, soy, sugar and wheat indus- treats foods as vehicles for particular are bad for us, longer for that knowl- increases it. Data and recommenda- tries pushed the federal government nutrients, which are judged “good” or edge to filter into popular culture, tions change all the time, and the field to promote their commodities, lead- “bad” on the basis of their effects on and even longer for us to hear about of choices grows and shifts almost ing both to subsidies for those crops the human body. There’s no distinction how important naturally occurring constantly. Do we go for a diet that’s (making them cheap and easy to between the sources of these elements; fats are for our health. (Actually, nutrient-based (low-carb, alkaline), incorporate into processed foods) and a nutrient’s a nutrient, in a jackfruit or a margarine isn’t the best example; its food-based (paleo, vegan, juice), to the creation of the “food pyramid” gel-cap. promotion involved heavy lobbying medical (the cancer diet), or cultural many of us grew up with. At the same Nutritionism sits well with main- and economic pressure on the FDA, (the Mediterranean diet)? What are time, the postwar economy set in mo- stream medical culture, based on a mod- and that’s not too unusual in the food the highest priorities? Do we have tion a shift away from home-cooked, el of the body as malfunctioning, and in industry. Money can indeed corrupt to stop eating what we enjoy, or just communal meals and toward TV need of pharmaceutical cures. Similarly, science). change our portions? Every day we’re dinners and ordering out. Over the many dietary experts prescribe or pro- Honest reductionist thinking told that one compound can heal us, course of only one generation, many duce the nutrient compounds they be- still tends to downplay complexity, while another can kill us. This confu- of our culinary traditions were lost. lieve will cure our ills. We’ve internal- assuming that whole systems can be sion and uncertainty can’t be good for Here we are in the 21st century, ized the medical model of nutritionism; explained by their basic elements, our stress levels—and stress, so the on the other side of that gap. We’ve if we hear that raspberry ketones burn even when the interactions of those experts tell us, is a serious killer. figured out that an industrial diet isn’t fat, and we want to lose weight, we buy elements aren’t yet well understood. so good for us. In an environment of raspberries every time we shop—or take In whole foods, one nutrient—like EMPOWERMENT unprecedented toxicity and rampant a daily dose of a ketone extract, without fiber or fat—might be necessary in Treating foods and bodies in food allergies, we want to eat in ways differentiating between the two, or con- order for our bodies to absorb an terms of their smallest components that promote health, but we lack the sidering what other foods might help us essential vitamin found in that food. creates opportunities not only for food guidance of a strong food culture. We meet our goal. If we want a healthy diet That vitamin might only be acces- scientists and researchers, but for feel that there must be a “right” way designed for us, nutritional consultants sible when the food is prepared in a marketing experts. The more quanti- to eat (almost as a moral imperative), can interview us, look at some data, certain way. A nutrient might also fied our eating becomes, the more our but it’s hard to sort it out in the face and give us a personalized, scientific interact with different bodily systems bodies themselves can be turned into of the dizzying array of products, meal plan. We can shop and eat based in different ways, and its path to one statistical data, locations of potential trends and fads that surround us. For on simple solutions to our problems, part of the body or another might be profit. This process both supports and help, we turn to specialists: dietitians, without the burden of choice. determined, in part, by the way it’s depends on the restricted role of eat- doctors, nutritional scientists and Nutritionist thinking feels rational, ingested. Ignoring the natural interac- ing in standardized culture, in which trusted food companies. While their comforting and solid. It breaks things tions between nutrients can lead to nourishment tends to get treated as recommendations may change and down into language we can understand, products and dietary choices that fail one of our many daily tasks. It’s like vary, these experts generally share an and gives us tools for addressing par- to meet our needs. the exercise we get in specialized, underlying perspective on nutrition— ticular health challenges. It also makes It can also be potentially harmful. intensive bursts, rather than from a set of assumptions that seem so ob- it easy for food scientists to design new We evolved eating a varied, seasonal varied movement throughout the vious to most of us that we’re barely products and supplements. If we need diet, and the plants and animals we day. Compartmentalization doesn’t aware of them. more vitamin D, we can add it to milk; ate evolved along with us through our account for the role of one kind of our favorite corn chips can be enhanced selection and management. We’re set activity within the context of a whole NUTRITIONISM with omega-3s or probiotic seasoning up to thrive on a changing diversity life. The same lifestyle responsible The modern study of nutrition formulas. Food scientists can zero in on of micronutrients, antioxidants and for many modern ailments also makes

18 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 us feel less capable of understanding that. Consultants often recommend eating. We’re humans before we’re knowledge we do have is icing on the what we need for good health—thus various “elimination diets,” in which patients or consumers. Like our cake. Let’s eat cake! And if you do our dependence on the culture of a number of foods are taken off the hunter-gatherer forebears, and like work with a nutritionist, make sure experts. menu, then reintroduced methodi- the originators of the world’s great they keep your whole body and all Since most of us are stuck with cally to see how we respond to them. food traditions, most of us can have aspects of your diet and activities in that lifestyle, how can we empower Elimination diets are typically pre- a splendidly healthy diet without mine, like our exclusive nutrtional ourselves as eaters, without anxiety scribed to diagnose allergies, but can even knowing what a nutrient is. The consultant Katy Wallace. and constant homework? It might be also help us learn to pay attention to largely a matter of a shift in perspec- how we feel when we eat well. tive. Instead of seeing our bodies as Alternatively, we can go in the problems to be solved, we could see opposite direction, and begin eat- Grass-Fed Attorneys them as intrinsically tending toward ing more foods, focusing on variety health, and make our goal an enjoy- and quality. That’s what I did during able diet that makes us feel good. We a couple of years of basing my diet can consciously use expert knowl- around a local, organic vegetable edge; less reductionist nutritionists CSA (community-supported agricul- have studied the ways traditional ture) share, and, ever since, I’ve felt diets are put together, as well as the like I know exactly what I need at any lifestyle and health patterns that go given time. Even though I wasn’t a with those food cultures. They’ve purist about my diet, and maintained Nelson Donovan Dan Krause looked at the way our distant ances- a modest collection of bad habits, tors ate, in order to understand the eating a variety of healthy foods in 100% local-sourced needs and capacities of the human season got me back in tune with my Trusts animal, and they generally agree on body, so that I could tell what foods Wills at least the basic principles: we’re made me feel better and worse just Probate Services best off eating whole foods (especial- by feeling. Today I have fun eating Estate Planning and Administration ly plants), with plenty of variety, in whatever I want (largely from the Asset Protection quantities just large enough to satiate Willy Street Co-op’s Produce, Bulk, Nursing Home Expense Planning us, ideally in the context of a physi- Dairy and Meat departments), and I cally active life. From there, we can crave nourishing food in season. Wellness start to figure out our own individual The point of that story isn’t that In Oregon, Wisconsin needs. I have the perfect diet, nor the best There will still be challenges, of way of becoming conscious of my Co-op Members, Organic Wisconsinites, Family Men. Practicing estate planning course. Many of us have developed needs. There are many paths to find- and probate law since 1999. food allergies or other health prob- ing the right diet for you. Though we Wednesday lems stemming from the ways we’ve all share the most basic nutritional Housecalls Available (Additional Charge Applies) eaten already, and it isn’t always pos- requirements, everyone’s a little dif- 10% oﬀ all Wellness and Bodycare items for Get your affairs in order. Protect your Owners the ﬁrst Wednesdayof every month. sible to determine whether they can ferent, and I’m not qualified to tell assets. Disinherit that special someone. be reversed. Many of the rest of us you how to eat. You are! You may are so used to an industrial diet that have particular issues that require Call Now we take the ways we feel for granted. the help of experts or nutritionally 608-268-5751 THIS MONTH: Even the best expert advice can only targeted products, but any of us can February 7th go so far if we don’t get back in tune get in touch with our own needs—and with our bodies, and there’s a range we can probably do it best by explor- of strategies available to help us do ing, trying things out, and enjoying

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Adapted from The Bright Eye Farm book 1 small napa or Chinese cabbage, or bok choy, trimmed of greens 8 red radishes 3 cloves garlic, mashed 2 small hot peppers, finely chopped 2 Tbs. tamari or soy sauce 2 Tbs. vinegar Portabella Fajitas 1 Tbs. sugar Notes: Traditional Korean kimchi is fermented, or “pickled.” The com- Adapted from www.kitchenlibrary.com plex process of fermentation can be explained very simply. In the words of 2 cloves garlic (crushed) Linda Ziedrich in her useful book, The Joy of Pickling: “Fermentation is a 112 tsp. ground cumin controlled decomposition of food, involving yeasts, molds, or bacteria in an 1 t oregano (dried, crushed) aerobic or anaerobic process.” It sounds a little counterintuitive to preserve 3 Tbs. lime juice something by hastening its decomposition, I know. But the science actually 1 Tbs. olive oil makes sense. The bacteria that break down the cabbage in the fermentation 3 Tbs. water process are actually converting the cabbage’s sugars into acid, which “pre- 10 oz. portabella mushrooms (thinly sliced) serves the food for some time in its partially decomposed form,” according 1 bell pepper (medium red, yellow, or green, cut into thin strips) to Ziedrich. This process increases the nutritional value of the food, by 1 poblano pepper (medium, cut into thin strips) encouraging the proliferation of microorganisms (live active cultures) that 4 green onions (medium, diced) increase levels of certain vitamins and aid in our digestion. Because this 6 tortillas (corn or flour) recipe is not fermented, you are not ingesting these live active cultures. It 1 lime (sliced into 6 wedges) is, however, still a very nutritious and revitalizing dish. More information Notes: Use corn tortillas instead of flour in order to make this meal about the health benefits of fermentation may be found at www.wildfer- gluten-free. mentation.com. Directions: In a large glass baking dish, whisk together garlic, cumin, Directions: Shred cabbage or bok choy into 1 1/2 inch pieces to equal oregano, lime juice, oil and water. Add mushrooms, peppers and green about 2 to 3 cups. Slice radishes into thin pieces. Combine cabbage, onions. Thoroughly coat and set aside to marinate for 15 to 30 minutes. radishes, garlic and hot peppers. Mix together tamari, vinegar and sugar, Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in a 350ºF oven for about 10 minutes adjusting to taste. Drizzle over salad mixture and toss until well-coated. or until soft. 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Adapted from www.foodess.com. 5 Tbs. peanut oil (divided) Portabella-Lentil Burgers 1 1/2 lb. ground pork 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth (warmed, divided) Adapted from Vegetarian Planet 3/4 c. peanut butter (smooth, natural) 2/3 c. lentils, any type 1/4 c. soy sauce (or tamari) 6 oz. portabella mushrooms 1 Tbs. brown sugar 2 Tbs. olive oil 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 1/2 c. onion, minced 2 green chiles (or jalapenos, seeded and minced) 2 cloves garlic, minced salt 1/2 tsp. ground cumin pepper 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste 1/2 onion (medium, sliced) Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/4 napa cabbage (small, shredded) 5 slices stale or toasted whole wheat bread 4 carrots (peeled, julienned) 1/2 c. parlsey, chopped 1/2 broccoli head (florets separated, stalks julienned) Directions: Bring lentils and two quarts of water to a boil, reduce heat 1/3 c peanuts (roasted unsalted) and simmer 20-30 minutes or until tender. Drain the lentils thoroughly and 1 lime (sliced into wedges) set aside to cool. Clean mushrooms, and then finely chop the stems and Directions: In a large wok or cast iron skillet over medium heat, heat 1 caps. Heat one tablespoon oil in skillet and add onions. Cook until softened, tablespoon of the peanut oil. When shimmering, add the pork and break it about five minutes. Add the garlic, mushrooms and cumin and cook for five up with a spoon, cooking until cooked through and beginning to get crispy. minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove from heat. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of the chicken stock, the Break up the bread and put pieces into food processor bowl or blender; peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and chiles. Set aside. process into crumbs. Place two cups of the crumbs into large bowl, reserve Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked pork to a bowl. Discard the remaining crumbs. Add lentils to processor and pulse until somewhat pasty. fat from the pan. Add the last 1/4 cup of chicken broth to the pan and bring Transfer lentils to bowl with crumbs, stir in mushroom mixture and mix to a simmer over medium heat. Scrape up any browned bits, then pour it well, using clean hands. If mixture is too wet to shape into patties add some into the bowl with the pork. of the reserved breadcrumbs. Chill the mixture at least one hour and up to Add 4 tablespoons peanut oil to the pan and heat over medium-high two days. Form the burger mixture into four patties. Heat the remaining heat. Add the onion, cabbage, carrots, and broccoli florets and stalks. Cook, tablespoon oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Fry the patties until golden brown, about three minutes. Flip and cook about three minutes on the second side. Makes 4 servings. please drink responsibly.

20 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 stirring frequently, for 4 minutes, until the cabbage is tender. Return the 4 chiles (stems removed, preferably Anaheims) ground pork and broth to the pan. Use tongs to combine, and cook until 2 Tbs. canola oil heated through. Serve hot, topped with ground peanuts, with lime wedges 5 white onions (medium, halved and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices) on the side. Make 4 large servings. 2 c. chicken stock (reduced sodium) Star Recommends: Leitz Drangonstone: While Johannes’ dry wines 8 tortillas (warm, for serving) solidified his reputation in Germany and throughout Europe, no Directions: Combine the coriander, oregano, salt, pepper, cumin, other wine made him as popular in the US as did Dragonstone. cloves, allspice, and cinnamon. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 of the Coming from the Rüdesheimer Drachenstein, the pure quartzite spice mix with the orange, grapefruit, and lime juices, and minced garlic. soil, being a silicate, lends a saltiness to the orange citrus-flavored Add the chicken pieces and toss well to coat. Cover in plastic wrap, and wine which buffers the acidity and counterbalances the palpable refrigerate for at least 4 hours. sugar. Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Place the whole cloves of garlic and the chilies in the skillet. Cook, turning occa- Grapefruit Yogurt Cake sionally, until lightly charred on all sides, about 10 minutes for the garlic, and 25 minutes for the chilies. Transfer to a dish and set aside to cool. Adapted from Ina Garten Remove chicken from the marinade and reserve marinade. Working 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour in batches, place in the hot skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 8-10 2 tsp. baking powder minutes, turning once, until lightly charred on both sides. Transfer to a 1/2 tsp. kosher salt plate and set aside. 1 c. yogurt (plain, whole milk) Heat the canola oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the 1 c. sugar (plus 1 tablespoon, divided) onions and remaining spice mixture. Cook about 15 minutes, stirring 3 eggs (extra-large) occasionally, until soft. Add the chilies and garlic, and the chicken. Pour 1 Tbs. grapefruit zest (from 1 large grapefruit) in the resrved marinade and the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then cover 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook about 20 minutes, until the chicken 1/2 c. vegetable oil is cooked through. Uncover and cook another 15 minutes, until the liquid 1/3 c. grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed) has slightly reduced. Serve hot, with warm tortillas. Makes 8 servings. Directions: Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease an 8 1/2x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Star Recommends: Conundrum White Wine: Sourced from Cali- Line bottom with parchment, and grease and flour the pan. Sift together the fornia’s premier wine-growing regions, this wine is both exotic flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk together the yogurt, and bright, a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, 1 cup of the sugar, eggs, grapefruit zest, and vanilla in a large bowl. Slowly Muscat Canelli and Viognier. It lures you in with scents of apricot, whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to pear and honeysuckle, and if you’re paying attention, orange fold the vegetable oil into the batter until well incorporated. Pour batter into and lemon meringue pie. Initial sweetness is balanced by natu- prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into ral acidity, and we love the hint of oak that plays with flavors of the center comes out clean. Simmer the grapefruit juice and last tablespoon peach, apple and citrus. of sugar in a small pot over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Place on Winter Citrus Salad with Honey Dressing a wire rack over a sheet pan. Pour the grapefruit-sugar mixture over the cake and allow it to be absorbed. Let the cake cool, then enjoy. Makes 1 loaf. Inspired by the New York Times. Star Recommends: Blandy’s 5 year Madeira: Pale, bright topaz 2 blood oranges color with a golden tinge, fresh with dry fruit, wood and citrus fla- 1 grapefruit (Rio Star) vors with a fresh and nutty persistent finish. 1 navel orange 1 pomelo Baked Tilapia with Grapefruit 1 meyer lemon 4 tangerines (Satsuma) Adapted from www.sheknows.com Salt (to taste) 4 Tbs. butter (melted) 1/2 red onion (small, or 1 shallot, thinly sliced) 2 tilapia fillets 3 Tbs. olive oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1 Tbs. vinegar (sherry) Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste) 1/2 tsp. honey 1/2 c. bread crumbs Lime juice (or lemon juice, to taste) 2 Tbs. sesame seeds 1/4 tsp. tarragon (fresh, finely chopped) 1/4 tsp. sage (miced) Notes: The easiest way to peel the citrus for this recipe is to cut off 6 grapefruit segments both ends at the poles so you have a flat surface to stand the fruit upright, Directions: Preheat oven to 350˚F. Prepare a baking dish by greasing it then cut as close to the pulp as possible, slicing off the skin in strips and with 1 tablespoon of butter. Place tilapia in the greased dish and season with removing as much bitter pith as possible. salt and pepper. Directions: Peel the citrus (see note) and slice into wheels. Remove In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon of the but- any seeds and spread out the fruit on a serving dish. Sprinkle with salt and ter, sesame seeds, and sage. Sprinkle over tilapia and bake for 6-8 minutes sliced onion. In a small bowl, whisk up the olive oil, vinegar, honey, lime until just about cooked through. Arrange the grapefruit segments on the fish juice and tarragon. Taste and adjust the seasoning, drizzle over the citrus and brush with remaining butter. Bake for another 2-3 minutes or until fully slices. Makes 4 servings. cooked. Makes 2 servings. Star Recommends: Foris Pinot Blanc: Crisp, clean and fresh, this Star Recommends: Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc: Vibrant, showcases yellow apple lightly dusted with cinnamon. Nicely mouthwatering flavors of grapefruit, pineapple and lime zest fill balanced and immaculately rendered, it’s perfect for those occa- the palate. sions when Chardonnay is just a bit too heavy. Yucatan-Style Chicken, Citrus, and Onion Stew SEND US YOUR RECIPES Adapted from www.saveur.com. 1 Tbs. coriander (ground) 1 Tbs. oregano (dried) We’d love to include your 1 Tbs. coarse salt recipes in the Reader. 1 Tbs. black pepper 1 1/2 tsp. cumin (ground) If we print yours, we’ll 1/4 tsp. cloves (ground) give you one of our tote 1/4 tsp. allspice (ground) bags free as a thank you! 14 tsp. cinnamon (ground) Send your recipes to 1 c. orange juice (fresh) l.wermcrantz@willystreet. 1 c. grapefruit juice (fresh) 3/4 c. lime juice (fresh) coop 4 cloves garlic (minced, plus 20 whole cloves, peeled) 2 chickens (3-4 lbs each, cut into 8 pieces each)

Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 21 ASHLEY Honey Ginger Mad Maiden Shrub This product is great for anyone looking for a unique cocktail experience! Impress your guests with easy-to-follow and delicious drink recipes from Mad Maiden’s website. Their shrubs are also great for simple salad dressings. Quince & Apple Preserves These unique preserve flavors are a delight! I love giving the small jars away as hostess gifts. ELLIE RP’s Frozen Ravioli These are delicious, and one package makes a good-sized meal for two for a great price! Plus they’re made locally!

EVAN Gardein Turk’y Cutlets Nice crispy breading and very versatile. You can make a sandwich, cut up for a salad, or eat it with gravy and mashed potatoes; there are so many options. My kids love it and AMANDA would eat this and nothing else if allowed. Alaffia Virgin Coconut Hand & Body Cream—Refreshing Coconut ASTORIA It has a light coconut smell to it; you won’t Lady Alice Apples walk around smelling like the beach all day long. Taste like they are injected with apple jam. They are not too The lotion is light and soaks in fast and makes my crispy, not too soft. skin feel so soft! I LOVE IT! East and North only.

BOBBY TIFFANIE Willy Street Co-op Asian Noodle Salad Justin’s Peanut Butter Cups Full of great flavor. I love Justin’s Peanut Butter Cups! Try them with smores. You will not be disappointed.

SHARON Dr. Bronner’s Sal Suds DEMETER Years ago I gave up on harsh chemical cleaners, Willy Street Co-op Curry Mango Chicken Salad and this is the best biodegradable around. Sal Suds, I love this product! It’s a great twist on a classic chicken baking soda, and vinegar are the only things I need to salad. I like to put it in a tortilla with veggies to make a wrap! keep my house sparkling, and I have a reputation for being an aggressive cleaner. It is a fabulous degreaser, has a fresh scent, and a bottle goes a loooooooong way. Read the label for its many uses. Badger Balm for Sensitive Dry Skin Beeswax and olive oil are the only ingredients in this LIZ miracle balm. I slather it on my arms and legs right after my Califia Farms Cold Brew morning shower. It provides real relief for itchy, dry winter Everything Califia Farms makes tastes skin. North and West only. amazing, but the cold brew is especially good. The flavor of the almond milk really comple- MICHAEL ments the coffee, and since it’s cold brew, Willy Street Co-op Chicken Piccata there’s no bitterness at all. Every variety has I am a fan of chicken dishes in general. I am also a fan of a a unique flavor combination, and they’ve all good sauce or gravy. So, mix the two together with capers and tasted fantastic. My favorite is the seasonal Peppermint spice—AWWW YEAH! Mocha Cold Brew. Tandoor Chef Naan Pizza These naan pizzas are the perfect size when you need a quick, small meal, and they’re very tasty and satisfying. PAIGE They cook up quickly in an oven, but if you’re really short inesscents Perfume on time, you can defrost them in a microwave, and cook Beautiful aromatic botanical perfumes. The perfect them for a few minutes in a toaster oven as well. They’re little gift for friends, family, teachers...yourself! Each my go-to when I know I won’t have a lot of time for a dram of perfume comes mixed in organic jojoba oil meal. in a glass bottle with a roll-on dispenser. I love all the blends but my favorite is the Rose Sandalwood—a wonderful blend of KELSEY earthy sandalwood and lush rose. Mama Bella’s Garlic Toast This is the best garlic bread I ANGELICA have had in ages. It’s amazing!!!! Holy Land Tahini Hummus If you’re not going to make your Perfect creamy texture with just the garlic bread from scratch, you right amount of zing. A great standard gotta get this. hummus.

22 Willy Street Co-op Reader, FEBRUARY 2018 JESSE ROBERT Tierra Farm Organic Garlic & Willy Street Co-op Sausage Feta Pocket Herb Cashews This is my favorite new-ish product These cashews are to die for! in the entire store. The flavor and texture Perfectly roasted and seasoned and combination falls somewhere between an incredibly addictive after you eat a empanada and a calzone. The Italian Sau- few. It’s definitely an extravagance sage keeps the feta flavor mellow, giving of mine, but hey, you only this pocket a unique flavor that I just can’t live once! Would be great for a gift or a party get enough of! snack. Karite Lips Shea Butter Lip Balm Saffron Road Tandoori Chicken Nuggets When the drier seasons come to wreak Tender, juicy cuts of chicken that are so havoc, my lips are often the first to notice. flavorful! Great for a snack on their own, but A coworker recommended this to me when also works well thrown into a noodle or rice it seemed that my dryness was beyond what dish. regular lip balm could repair. Later that same day, after two to three uses, my lips were in the best shape they’d been in JACK months. Now I use it year-round and never have issues. Karite Lips has the best Renard’s Morel & Leek Mon- value of any I’ve tried. East only. terey Jack Cheese Primal Pit Paste Royal & Rogue Sauté some button mush- Primal Pit Paste is the most effective natural odor rooms and pile them between protection I’ve found with no harsh chemicals, no shreds of this cheese and two aluminum, no propylene gylcol, and no parabens! I’m tortillas until melted. Heaven! interested in trying the other unique blends, but the Royal & Rogue has a familiar warm and earthy scent KATY with hints of rosewood, frankincense, black Pepper, and Cedar Grove Garlic and sandalwood. Dill Cheese Curds Delicious, squeaky, and KATHERINE great alone or with one of our many choices of baguette! Willy Street Co-op Earl Grey Latte This is THE BEST Earl Grey Latte in town. The Juice Bar uses organic Rishi tea to make a perfect concentrate that is ANNA strong but balanced perfectly with a milk of your choice. It’s Willy Street Co-op Smoky Rosemary and Garlic Sausage the only thing I want to drink on cold winter days! East and SO GOOD. Super great flavor, somewhat spicy with a great West only. smoky taste. These are always a hit at a summer cookout. Plus they’re made in-house! Wellness WELLNESS MEGAN WEDNESDAY Meyer Lemons When Meyer lemons are in season they’re the only kind Wednesday THIS MONTH: of lemon I buy. They are sweeter and less acidic than regular 10% oﬀ all Wellness and Bodycare items for February 7th lemons, with a distinct flavor unto themselves. They’re so good, Owners the ﬁrst Wednesdayof every month. they almost make winter worth it!

JUSTIN TDE Triple Cross Tangerines The citrus TDE Triple Cross might be the most flavorful item we sell all year in produce. Sweet, sour, juicy, tangy and COMMUNITY rich; in my opinion, this is pretty much as good as citrus gets... and it’s really good! REINVESTMENT FUND FREDERICK GRANTS AVAILABLE Willy Street Co-op Korean Chicken I can say with certainty Korean Chicken can turn a frown upside down. It’s absolutely delicious with a sweet kick and don’t let this face fool you; it’s a day changer. :) Since 1992, the Willy Street Co-op has contributed $402,000 to local nonprofits BENJAMIN and cooperatives to support developmental Willy Street Co-op Creole Roasted Sweet Potatoes and educational projects for our community. These sweet potatoes are so delicious and have a wonderful Grants from the Community Reinvestment cake-like texture. I highly recommend them! Fund may be awarded to projects supporting food justice or access, creating cooperatives, sustainable agriculture, health and well-being, and/or social change. Grant applications and LIAM further details can be downloaded from Willy Street Co-op Hot Toddy Drink and Hot www.willystreet.coop/community-reinvestment-fund. Toddy Concentrate My co-workers don’t want me to have caffeine so I regularly stop by the Juice Bar for a Hot Toddy. It’s a great pick-me-up! East and The deadline for applications is February 28, 2018 West only.

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