The Produce Report: For the week of June 7-12, 2010

Jun/07/10 11:25 AM Filed in: The Produce Report | Locally Grown

For the week of May 24-29, 2010. Lots of local produce rolling in!
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Locally Grown, Wild Morel Mushrooms
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Gearing Up for Babies

Jun/07/10 09:34 AM

We’ve been quietly stocking up our mercantile with one of the best kiddo sections in the county,

and we’ve got some great classes coming up from Dianna Mincin, starting at the beginning with Fertility Awareness on Saturday June 12th at 2pm.

On Friday night, the Skagit County Birth Circle hosts a film showing and panel discussion following The Business of Being Born at 6:30pm in Room 309

Next we’ll help you get prepared for life with babies:
(and baby chickens...: Jill Eelkema’s Chickens 101 is on Monday the 21st at 6:30pm)

and the class we’ve been waiting for: Baby Gear at the Co-op!
Tuesday June 22nd at 6:30pm in co-op room 309 - come join us and scope out some great gear (and take home samples: one per family please) Read More...

In the Kitchen with Jill... Great Green Artichoke Love!!!

Jun/01/10 11:55 AM

Great Green Globe Love
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The Produce Report: For the Week of May 31-June 5, 2010

May/31/10 02:31 PM Filed in: The Produce Report | This Week's Top Deals | Locally Grown

For the week of May 31-June 5, 2010.
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Jackie's Jersey Raw Milk Concerns

May/28/10 10:08 AM Filed in: Raw Milk | Product Recalls

Recent news reports 8 cases of e.coli infection associated with drinking Jackie’s Jersey Raw Milk. the Washington State Department of Agriculture has conducted additional testing on raw milk produced at Jackie’s Jersey Milk, but has not been able to isolate e. coli from the products sampled. According to the press release issued by the Department of Health, “[The Department of Agriculture] continues to work with the farm to review the dairy’s production and product handling practices.” There is no recall on this product. Read More...

Girls' Night Mushroom Risotto Flipping through my ever growing (some may say hoarding) stack of food magazines, I find delectable treasures of Seared lamb with Balsamic Sauce, Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Mango Sauce (both too expensive but yes I will be making this soon!!!) and then I see it, the holy grail of fine inexpensive eats. Mushroom Risotto!!! Rich and creamy, hearty and let me just say divine. Here are the ingredients (insert picture) 6 cups chicken broth 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup minced onion 1 large Portobello mushroom cap, quartered and thinly sliced 3 Shitake mushrooms 2 cups Arborio rice 1/2-cup dry white wine 3/4-cup shredded Parmesan cheese Heat the broth and keep it warm. (insert picture) Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in the skillet and add the onion, stirring until it is soft, 4-5 minutes. (insert pic) Add the mushrooms and cook on low heat, until mushrooms are soft. (insert pic) Add the rice and stir quickly for a minute or two until the rice is translucent and well coated with butter. (insert pic) Stir in the wine and keep stirring until it is almost absorbed. Keep stirring and add broth 1/2 cup at a time for about 20 minutes. (insert pic) Taste for doneness and make sure it isn't chalky. If needed, use more broth than called for. When you add the last of the broth, add the other tablespoon of butter and the Parmesan and whip it through. Taste, adjust the seasoning and sprinkle with more Parmesan if desired. Serve at once. (insert pic) Then kick your feet up and enjoy the movie… (insert pic)

May/25/10 11:16 AM

From the Kitchen with Jill... Mushroom Risotto: the finer tastes on a limited budget. Read More...

The Produce Report: For the Week of May 24-30, 2010

May/24/10 10:09 AM Filed in: The Produce Report | This Week's Top Deals | ORGANIC watermelon | Watermelon and jicama salad

For the week of May 24-29, 2010. Organic Grapes are here and a delightful recipe for Watermelon and Jicama Salad.
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Fun with Food

May/20/10 11:55 AM

Re-connect with your kitchen - some great opportunities coming up to get your cooking, juicing, and pickling juices flowing! Read More...

The Produce Report: For the Week of May 17-22, 2010

May/17/10 10:45 AM Filed in: The Produce Report | Produce | WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE | ORGANIC Bananas

For the week of May 17-22, 2010. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!
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Organic Baby Bananas and Red Bananas Read More...

Spring Mambo Sprouts Coupon Books are Here

May/13/10 03:23 PM Filed in: Coupon Books | Coupons | Mambo Sprouts

Have a “Green Spring” with the new coupon books from Mambo Sprouts. Most coupons are good through August 31, 2010. Pick up a book at the Co-op’s front entrance (while supply lasts, of course). Read More...

Green Goodness in a tiny husk

May/11/10 11:14 AM

Intimidation factor over!! Tomatillos are your new best friend.... Read More...

2010 Co-op Member-Owner Meeting

May/10/10 01:43 PM Filed in: Member-Owner Meeting | Annual Meeting | Skagit Valley Food Co-op Board of Trustees

All Co-op Member-Owners are encouraged to attend the Annual General Membership meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 12 at 6 pm in Co-op Room 309. Enjoy light refreshments, meet other Co-op Member-Owners, and get updated on the state of your Co-op. Read More...

The Produce Report: for the week of May 10-15, 2010

May/10/10 11:52 AM Filed in: The Produce Report | WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE | ORGANIC Asparagus

For the week of May 10-15, 2010. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!
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Organic Mini Watermelons Read More...

Host Defense is Here!

We’ve had lots of requests and lots of customers waiting for this product to be available again. Formerly sold as Host Defense under the New Chapter label, Mycologist Paul Stamets comprehensive formula for supporting immunity is back under the product label Host Defense MyCommunity.
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Seventh Generation Visa Gift Card Winners

May/05/10 02:17 PM Filed in: seventh generation | earth day | visa gift card raffle

Congratulations to the following Co-op Customers who won prizes from Seventh Generation’s Earth Day Promotion!

Betsy A. of Mount Vernon - $100 Visa Gift Card
Anna M of Mount Vernon - $50 Visa Gift Card
Joan M. of Belliingham - Naturally Clean Guide and $50 in coupons for Free Seventh Generation Products
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Babies, Plants, Eating for Energy and on a Budget, and Farmworker Stories

May/04/10 06:26 PM

Kick into Spring gear with these great (and free!) workshops coming up this week:
We’ve got info for you on introducing your infants to good (solid) food, our Eat Better on a Budget Greens class which has some great juicing recipes for you to try, tips for how to help heat-loving plants thrive in this climate, stories from Angelica Guillen’s Farmworker Cookbook, and suggestions for how to boost your energy levels with your food choices.

It’s all here, free, and upstairs on the third floor in our meeting room. Read More...

The Produce Report: for the week of May 3-8, 2010

May/03/10 10:23 AM Filed in: The Produce Report | WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE | Local Produce

For the week of May 3-8, 2010. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!
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Welcome, May!

Apr/30/10 09:09 AM

Many ways to learn more about Hispanic culture this month (we might be focusing a bit too much on the Mexican Food...)
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The Produce Report: For the Week of April 26-May 1, 2010

Apr/27/10 12:19 PM Filed in: WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE, The Produce Report, Organic Produce, Mexican Porridge Reciipe

For the week of April 26-May 1, 2010. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!
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Earth Day Doings

Apr/22/10 10:57 AM

Oh Planet Earth, thank you for all your gifts of sustenance and shelter.
May we learn to use your resources wisely in the years to come.
Your children love you dearly - here are some examples of their creative expression in celebration of this beautiful and beleagured holiday. Read More...

Lincoln School Wins "Real Food Is" Video Contest!

Congratulations to Lincoln School in Mount Vernon. “Lincoln’s Journey to Real Food” video won the “Real Food Is” Video Contest created by the National Farm to School Network and sponsored by the LunchBox. Read More...

The Produce Report: For the Week of April 19-24, 2010

Apr/19/10 11:22 AM Filed in: WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE, The Produce Report, Organic Produce, Mexican Porridge Reciipe

For the week of April 19-24, 2010. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!
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skagit valley food coop_organic spring garlic

Organic Spring Garlic from Garden Treasure in Arlington Read More...

Free Trees and Bag Raffle

Apr/15/10 04:35 PM

It’s the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd and the Skagit Valley Food Co-op is celebrating with Free Trees, a bag decorating contest for kids, and an e-news treasure hunt!
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