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Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
How to contact us:
Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Group Buy: Unrefined Sea Salts
Our long awaited group for for Unrefined Sea Salts from Saltworks is finally here!
We only order sel gris de Guérande once a year so you don’t want to miss out!
Please expect to pick up your salt order in 1 to 2 weeks. See my gift idea below. During the holidays I gift this salt to friends and family and they absolutely love it!
Sea Salt Description
The French perfected the art of high quality, hand-harvested sea salt by using centuries old Celtic methods. It’s no coincidence they produce the finest grey sea salt in the world. Sel Gris is known for its beautiful grey color, coming from the clay lining the salt ponds, as well as its high moisture content and extraordinary mineral content, with bonus nutrients not found in most sea salts. Over 15% of the material in sel gris de Guérande are trace minerals—possibly the highest of any salt anywhere. 100 grams of sel gris contains about 100 minerals, including 34g of sodium, 287mg calcium, 109mg potassium, 34mg magnesium, 11mg iron, 1mg manganese, and 0.35mg zinc, plus a host of trace minerals like from antimony, copper, germanium, and gold to iodine, to palladium, yttrium, and zirconium.
Sel Gris Tamisé is a medium-sized crystal that is carefully sifted from the brut grains and is comparable to the size of Fleur de Sel. Great for baking and cooking, or to add a delicate crunch to your favorite dish.
Sel Gris Fine is the very same high quality grey salt as the coarser varieties, but is stone ground for easy dispensing from a salt shaker. No additives of any kind are mixed with the salt. The naturally delicious flavor of grey salt and its lower sodium content make this a perfect replacement for ordinary table salt.
Gift Idea- Pour unrefined sea salt into a decorative glass jar, add beautiful ribbon and it’s the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys cooking! You can even add a card with the description above. Makes a perfect Hostess gift too!
Market News
Far East Herbs Demo
Mona from Far East Herbs will be at the market this Tuesday, November 11th from 1pm to 4pm demoing medicinal herbs. This is a great time to try these out and ask questions!
Food Drive for NG Co-op – please see details below. I will have an area set up at pick up to accept your donations.
Group Buy – We will be taking order for Unrefined Sea Salt this weekend. It will not be at pick up this Tuesday. Expect to pick up in 1 to 2 weeks.
Reminder: Pick up ends at 6:45pm on Tuesdays! There are no changes to market due to Thanksgiving holiday. We will have normal pick up during Thanksgiving week.
Volunteers Needed!
THANK YOU Diana, Pam, Tanya, Marie, and Margaret for helping out on Tuesday!!! We couldn’t have a co-op without volunteers and we appreciate you all so much!
If you are interested in volunteering, I have created a volunteer sign up on Signup Genius. I am asking for volunteers to sign up for 1 hour shifts from 2p to 6:45 pm. No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised. Here is the link to the sign up http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AEA623A7FA7-volunteer
The link is also posted on the About page on our website.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Food Drive for North Gwinnett Co-op
My daughter is currently collecting pantry items to help the North Gwinnett Co-op to stock their shelves for the upcoming holiday season. Please see my daughter’s note below. I will have boxes set up at pick up for you to drop your donations. Thank you in advance for your donations.
Help the Hungry of Gwinnett!
Hi co-op members! I’m Nadira Lea, and I am working on a project for FOCUS called GMA (Giving Myself Away). For my project, I am collecting boxed, bagged, or canned pantry items. I will be donating these items to the NG Co-op. Please leave the items you plan to donate at the co-op this Tuesday. Please assure that all items donated aren’t expired. Thank you for your help!
Personal Training Co-op Discount from Body Construction
My name is Kelly Bryant and I have been a member of the Suwanee Whole Life Co-op for a couple of years. The co-op has provided our family convenient access to healthy and local foods that we love! I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a personal trainer and I enjoy helping others to achieve their nutritional and health goals through functional nutrition and working out.
My husband and I own personal training studios in Duluth and Buckhead, where we have been in business for 18 years. The type of strength training that we specialize in is called “Superslow” (or slow movement high intensity) training. This type of training is different than the common “faster” training styles that often create lifetime muscle and joint issues. Our method of training is easy on your joints, effectively increases strength, while reducing body fat, increasing lean muscle mass, and improving overall health.
This training is also perfect for time-crunched individuals because you get superior results in as little as 20-30 minutes a week – No more running to the gym 4-5 times a week and spending an hour each time. Our private studios have state-of-the-art equipment which can be adjusted to fit all different sizes of people.
We also have no membership fees and you only pay month-to-month. Please contact me to schedule an appointment for a FREE training session to learn more and experience the workout.
I would enjoy the opportunity to meet you! PLUS, just for Suwanee Whole Life Co-op members only, I am offering a second FREE session when you sign up for at least 4 sessions of training. Kelly Bryant 706-207-6922; kbryantrd@gmail.com.
Please check out our website www.bodyconstruction.com
Upcoming Group Buys
Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.
Saltworks – Unrefined Sea Salts – 11/7/14 – 11/9/14
Wilderness Family Naturals – Organic Coconut Oils/Pantry Items – 11/21/14 – 11/23/14
Green Pasture – Fermented Cod Liver Oils – 11/28/14 – 11/30/14
Grass Fed Cheeses – TBD December
Raw Mixed Nuts – Bulk – TBD December
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!