Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Have a question for other co-op members? Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op

Georgia Complete Care Centers

One of our wellness partners, Georgia Complete Care Centers, has an introductory offer for co-op members! Dr. Collin has helped my family and me tremendously! This is where we go for our chiropractic adjustments, food sensitivity analysis, therapeutic massage, and functional medical needs. Plus, they take insurance!

From Georgia Complete Care Centers:
Looking to achieve peak, whole-life wellness? Looking for answers to unsolved or long-standing health concerns? Georgia Complete Care Centers, located in Sugar Hill, is pleased to offer Suwanee Whole Life Co-op members this introductory offer. No coupon is needed, just mention the Co-op!

Dr. Rich Collin, Best of Gwinnett Chiropractor 2015 nominee & Suwanee Whole-Life Co-op partner is thrilled to meet with you to help you reach your goals for wellness. Please call to schedule today: (770) 831-1155 or visit www.GeorgiaCompleteCare.com, offer valid through February 29, 2016

$55 for Initial Chiropractic Consultation, X-rays & One Chiropractic Adjustment
$65 for Initial Chiropractic Consultation, X-rays, One Chiropractic Adjustment & one 60-minute Massage

Georgia Complete Care Center looks forward to welcoming Co-op members to our family!

To book an appointment call 770-831-1155

Coffees

I hope you all enjoyed meeting Juanice from JavaGenesis Coffee Roasting on Tuesday! I was surprised how many of you didn’t know that coffee is listed weekly on the market! Their coffee is super fresh- beans are roasted the day before pick up!

If you found a coffee you enjoyed you can place your order on the market website.

If you missed this tasting, you have another opportunity to meet them at their Roastery Open House on February 7, 2016, 10am-3pm. The address is 741 Harry McCarty Rd, Unit 102, Bethlehem, GA 30620. You can drop by any time during the open house hours.

Market News

Cheese Group Buy will NOT be here in time for Tuesday pick up. I received a few questions about freezing cheese so here’s a link to an article on which ones freeze better and why http://www.thekitchn.com/can-you-should-you-do-you-free-117893
Since we’re talking about freezing dairy products- here’s a link to freezing milk http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/freezing-milk-and-dairy-tips/

Cultured Traditions has listed a new traditional Russian fermented drink – Bread Kvass
What is Bread Kvass?
Bread Kvass is a fermented beverage traditionally made from toasted dark rye bread. It has been consumed in Russia for at least 1,000 years, enjoyed by everyone from czars to peasants. Slightly brown and bubbly, with a beer-like taste and many other malty and fruity flavor notes, Bread Kvass is very refreshing and is said to be among the best things on earth to quench your thirst. During hot summer months in Russia it is sold straight from huge barrels by street vendors and people line up to get a glass of cold tangy beverage.
Many of the healthy properties of traditionally made kvass come from the fermentation process. They never pasteurize or heat their Kvass, it is living probiotic goodness! They do not use any commercial yeasts or starters instead they grow their own. This is definitely a fun, healthy drink to try!
Also, their Kimchi is ON SALE! Look for this in the Weekly Special section on the market website.

Fry Farm Update- Fry Farm had to put all their produce listings on hold due to freeze damage. I’ll let you all know when they are back on the market.

Volunteers Needed

Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!

THANK YOU Kristen, Cindy, and Chuck for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!

The schedule through the end of the year is posted. To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up

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.

Many of you have told me that you can’t volunteer due to your work/family schedule and I completely understand. You’ve also asked what else can I do help out the co-op? Here’s one way that will really help us out – if you are on Facebook or other social media please consider posting a pic of your co-op goodies! I have a very limited marketing budget and really depend on word of mouth advertising. Please feel free to spread the word about our wonderful market!

Thank you in advance for your support!

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.

Fermented Cod Liver Oil – 2/12/16 – 2/14/16

Vital Choice (seafood only) 2/26 – 2/28

Plastic Milk Carriers TBD

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!