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News: No change to schedule
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
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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
No Change to Pick up schedule
We will have normal pick up this Tuesday. Looking at the holiday calendar, we will have normal pick up Christmas week and New Year’s week. Don’t forget if you go on vacation and have a produce box from Nature’s Garden Express to put your box on vacation hold. The best way to ensure this happens is to give them a call at 770-441-9976.
Christmas Meal Ideas
Just a few ideas to can use to incorporate in your holiday cooking…
Appetizers:
Cheese Log-Hot Pepper Peach
Smoked Salmon
Sides & Salads:
Roasted Root Vegetables
Collard greens
Kale
Swiss Chard
Turnips
Pork – fresh whole Ham hocks
Rolls – Whole Wheat
Main Course:
Beef – Beef Brisket
Beef – London Broil
Chicken -Whole -roasted
Pork – 2 Chop cut 1" thick
Wild Caught Salmon
Desserts:
Gluten Free Organic Pumpkin Roll
Gluten Free Tiramisu Roll
Maple Pecan Pie
Dutch Cranberry Apple Pie
Coffee from JavaGenesis
Other Market News
Fry Farm was impacted by the frost so they are taking a break until after the new year.
Back In Time will be on the market this weekend and next but not the weekend of the 23rd. Stock up if you need to. They have whole chickens, chicken breast and cut up whole chicken on the market.
My Daily Bread is putting all jams and jellies on sale this week, $1.00 off and all will come with holiday toppers for gift giving. They are reduced to $5 each.
ALL the veggies and fruits listed on the market are either Certified Naturally Grown or organically grown. NO synthetic chemical pesticides or fertilizers ever used
NEW ITEMS!
Turnips, Hakurei
Cookies – Happy Gingerbread Boys
Christmas Gift Basket
Bread- Healthy Elf
Bread- Woodstock
Turnips, Scarlet Queen
BBQ Rub – 2 oz
Cocoa Rub – 2 Oz
Tangy Coffee BBQ Saucinade
Collard Greens
Swiss Chard
Quiche – Sundried Tomato Pesto
Cheese from Farmstead Fresh
Volunteers Needed
Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!
THANK YOU Chuck and Shalley for helping out on Tuesday! I couldn’t run the co-op without your support!
The schedule IS UPDATED through the end of 2017
. To sign up click: Volunteer 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.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Upcoming Group Buys/Vendors of the Day
Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.
VitalChoice Seafood (Scallops & other seafood) 1/13 – 1/15
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious foods possible!