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Reminder: Ordering ends at 5pm today


The market is open for ordering and will close at 5pm!
suwanee.locallygrown.net

A bunch of you told me last week that you completely forgot to order milk so here’s a friendly reminder :-)

Don’t forget pick up now ends at 6:45 pm on Tuesdays going forward.

Thank you!
Nora

Market is OPEN for orders!


ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net

If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. All orders must be placed by 5pm on Sunday.

PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:45 pm.

PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla

If you are planning to pay using Dwolla please make sure your deposit includes the 25 cents fee. For example, if your order total is $22.50 make your deposit for $22.75.

Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.

Have a blessed weekend!
Nora

News: Pick Time Change!


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

Market News

Pickup Time on Tuesdays is now back to 1pm to 6:45pm!!

Thank you everyone for supporting me during the time change. I know it was a stretch for some of you. Starting this Tuesday we will revert back to our normal pick up time ending promptly at 6:45pm.

Volunteers Needed!

THANK YOU Marie, Diana, and Pam for helping out on Tuesday!!! We couldn’t have a co-op without volunteers and we appreciate you all so much!

I need a volunteer this Tuesday for the 6pm to 6:45pm time slot due to the pick up time change!

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!

New Items

Sweet Potatoes
Onions – Spring Onions

Water Buffalo – Tender – The Petite Tender is the second most tender cut, second only to the tenderloin. It is actually cut from the chuck and is also know as the Teres Major.

Water Buffalo – Petite Tenderloin – Our 100% grass fed water buffalo tenderloin filet mignon is absolutely wonderful. They’re not available often so get ’em while you can! Be careful not to overcook.

Water Buffalo – Hanger Steak

Spices – Turmeric Ground …

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 – 11/7/14 – 11/9/14

Green Pasture – Fermented Cod Liver Oils – 11/21/14 – 11/23/14

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!

Market is OPEN for orders!


ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net

If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. All orders must be placed by 5pm on Sunday.

PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 5 pm.

PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla

If you are planning to pay using Dwolla please make sure your deposit includes the 25 cents fee. For example, if your order total is $22.50 make your deposit for $22.75.

Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.

Have a blessed weekend!
Nora

Market News & Community Volunteer Project


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

Market News

Our first Vendor of the Day Event was a success! Thank you again Juanice from JavaGenesis Coffee Roasting for stopping by and sharing your great coffees with us! You can find all the coffees you tried at the tasting on the market except the Holiday Blend. The Holiday Blend will be available on the market sometime in November.

New Items:

A&A Fig Honey Balsamic Vinegar Jam -
This Fig-Honey Balsamic Jam is a fantastic balanced blend of sweet and savory! The jam gets its amazing flavor from figs, balsamic vinegar, honey and a drizzle of cracked black pepper. All NATURAL: no artificial flavors or colors, no pectin and no preservatives! It’s a fabulous pairing for a goat cheese, brie, camembert or any cheese, serve with crackers as a quick aperitivo. Spread your Balsamic Jam onto a piece of toast, in any cheese or cured meat panini, over desserts or eat it by the spoonful! ENJOY IT!!

A&A Orange Rosemary Balsamic Jam
Oranges, Rosemary and White Balsamic are blended together to create this one of a kind, wonderfully sweet and tangy jam. All NATURAL: no artificial flavors or colors, no pectin and no preservatives! It’s a fabulous pairing for any cheese. Marinate or/and glaze your chicken or pork and grill or bake.

Water Buffalo – Flank Steak – Medium
For something a little different than beef, try water buffalo. Our 100% grass fed steaks are full of flavor, and while leaner than beef, are still marbled. Our buffalo live a specie-appropriate lifestyle and are humanely harvested. They are raised with love and respect, not hormones, antibiotics, or pesticides. Water buffalo meat is known for being a heart healthy red meat, nutrient dense and high in CLA (a good fat that helps our bodies to burn fat and fight cancer) and vitamins such as A, D3, and B. Keep in mind that this is not beef. The bite is slightly firmer, and the taste is sweet and flavorful without being gamey. It is very easy to overcook this meat. If you often cook grass fed beef or venison, chances are you’ll be just fine cooking buffalo. Searing or grilling are good cooking methods for our steaks, just be sure to take them off the heat one temperature sooner than desired and allow it to rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes (i.e., for med-rare, remove from heat at rare).

Volunteers Needed for a Community Event this Saturday!

Level Creek Elementary PTA is sponsoring a service project through Gwinnett Great Days of Service this Saturday, October 25th from 9am to 1pm. We will be planting 2 shade trees and constructing several raised garden beds as the initial phase of an outdoor classroom. Hopefully next Spring the students will be growing their own vegetables!

Our volunteer sign up has not come through as we expected and we are in need of more help! If any of you would have some time to volunteer or if you have high school or middle school children who need service hours for Student Council or Beta Club. This would be a great project for you to work on together and something they can take pride in our community!

Please email Nora by replying to this email or JoEllyn Robinson mattandje@gmail.com if you are interested or think you could give a few hours this Saturday to beautify Level Creek Elementary’s campus!

Thank you for your consideration in helping with this valuable community project!

Pick Up Time Change Update

Both my kids teams made it to the playoffs so depending on what happens this Saturday afternoon I might change the pick up time as early as this week. I will send out a notice to everyone as soon as I know for sure.

Assume for right now that it will be 5pm next week until further notice.

Thank you for your understanding!

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 – 11/7/14 – 11/9/14

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!

Wild Alaskan Salmon is BACK!


I am very happy to announce that Wild Alaskan Salmon is now on the market! Doug is back from Alaska with a fresh catch of Wild Salmon. It will now be available weekly!

Doug’s Wild Alaska Salmon is owned and operated by the Resetarits family with three generations of Alaskan fisherman spanning a 30 year period.

Doug is a Homer, Alaska native, a licensed Coast Guard captain and former Bering Sea crabber of “Deadliest Catch” fame.

Every year in June and July, Doug and his family operate four 32 foot fishing boats in Bristol Bay. Bristol Bay is the largest wild “red salmon” or sockeye salmon fishery in the world. Certified sustainable, natural, and robust, the Alaska salmon fisheries are known worldwide as a model of successful fisheries management and economic prosperity.

Doug will have Whole Salmon Fillets, Salmon portions, Smoked Salmon and Wild Alaskan Halibut on the market site starting this weekend.

Salmon Fillets and portions are fresh-frozen with the skin on, boneless and individually vacuum packaged. Halibut portions are fresh-frozen skinless, boneless and individually vacuum packaged.

Market is OPEN for orders! Group Buy This weekend


ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net

GROUP BUY THIS WEEKEND! Fermented Cod Liver Oil and Grass Fed Collagen

If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. All orders must be placed by 5pm on Sunday.

PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 5 pm.

PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla

If you are planning to pay using Dwolla please make sure your deposit includes the 25 cents fee. For example, if your order total is $22.50 make your deposit for $22.75.

Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.

Have a blessed weekend!
Nora

News:Coffee Tasting & 2 Group Buys




Coffee Tasting

Now that we are all settled in our new space, I am very happy to announce that we will have our very first “Vendor of the Day” this Tuesday, October 22nd from 1:30 pm to 4 pm during pickup.

Juanice from JavaGenesis Coffee Roasting will be at the warehouse doing a FREE tasting of their small batch coffees.

JavaGenesis Coffee Roasting is a small batch craft roaster of specialty coffee. They source our coffee from the major growing regions around the world. All of their coffee will be roasted within 24-48 hours of the market to ensure our product is at peak freshness when it is delivered to you.

In addition to producing awesome coffee, promoting responsible environmental and/or social stewardship is important to them. Because Georgia does not have the climate needed to grow coffee, they use 3 importers to source our green coffee. They select coffee from their importers that have been farmed using sustainable practices and when possible we buy shade grown and/or fair trade organic coffees. They roast on a roaster which uses infrared burners, not open flame, atmospheric burners. IR burners produce substantially lower emissions than atmospheric burners. They are proud to roast their coffee on a ‘greener’ roaster. And we are proud to have them in our family of vendors and growers!

This is a great venue to ask questions and put a face to the the foods & products you buy at the co-op!

I will post this tomorrow on our Facebook page and feel free to let friends know to stop in and try some coffees!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

THANK YOU Marie, Erin, Pam and Chuck 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 5pm. 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!

2 Group Buys this weekend- FCLO and Collagen

This weekend we will have our Group Buy for Green Pasture products (Fermented Cod Liver Oil, High Vitamin Butter Oil, Skate Liver Oil

and Great Lakes Gelatin- Grass Fed Collagen!

All currently available products (as of today) will be listed on the market site tomorrow for ordering.

The prices include our discounted group buy price, sale price (if applicable), shipping, fees and taxes.

THIS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP THIS TUESDAY.

I will place our group order on Monday and expect it will be available for pick up within 2 weeks. This is a prepaid pre-order, so payment is expected this Tuesday. If you are only ordering Green Pasture or Great Lakes products this week, please drop a check in the mail or online payment on the co-op market website.

If you are new to the co-op and/or Fermented Cod Liver Oil or Collagen, I have a section at the bottom of this weblog that discusses the benefits of these amazing products.

I’ve also listed my recommendations and dosage for adults and kids.

Discussion Board

I have created a Google Group discussion board if you’d like to discuss a topic or ask questions to other other members. Here’s the link to our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op

This would be a perfect place to post a request to split items so you can try before buying in a larger quantity.

Great way to coordinate group pick up, get yogurt, kefir or kombucha starters from your fellow co-op members!

Adrienne just posted a Share Your Recipe request. Fun idea!

New Items

Arugula
Curly Kale
Plants – Cabbage (Savoy)
Preserves – Organic Pear

Pick Up Time Change

The 5pm pick up deadline is temporary and I will change the time back to 6:45 pm starting in late October or early November.

I will send out an update in Mid October – November when we revert back to our normal close time.

Thank you for your understanding!

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.

Green Pasture – Fermented Cod Liver Oils- 10/17/14 – 10/19/14

Great Lakes Gelatin – Collagen Hydrolysate 10/17/14 – 10/19/14

Saltworks – Unrefined Sea Salts – 11/7/14 – 11/9/14

Wilderness Family Naturals – Organic Coconut Oils/Pantry Items – 11/7/14 – 11/9/14

Grass Fed Cheeses – TBD December

Group Buy: Grass Fed Collagen & Gelatin

Great Lakes Gelatin (the Green can) Collagen Hydrolysate (beef kosher) Unflavored

Gelatin (also known as cooked collagen) has wonderful anti-inflammatory and anti-aging qualities, as it helps to fill in the missing amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) in the standard American diet. This is a completely different from the jiggly gelatin product most of us grew up eating as kids.

Homemade bone broth is chock full of gelatin and very nutrient dense but Great Lakes Gelatin- Collagen is a convenient way to get gelatin consistently into your diet.

What is Collagen Hydrolysate?

Hydrolyzed Collagen is the unique combination of amino acids in concentrated levels that promotes rapid re-production of blood cells for healing and conditioning over other proteins especially for bone and joint health care. This low molecular weight protein is easily digested for healthy enrichment in minutes after ingestion. It will not congeal because it has been hydrolyzed for quick assimilation and improved hydration to the connective tissue. Collagen is important to nitrogen balance, now considered an anti-aging product as it supports age related cartilage damage, and collagen loss. source: http://greatlakesgelatin.com/)

How do I use this product?
You can mix it in drinks, shakes, smoothies, or add a tablespoon to your favorite recipe to give it an anti-inflammatory protein boost. It will dissolve in cold liquids very easily.

How Much Do You Need?
Recommended dosage: Take one rounded tablespoon (10-12 g) in the morning, and the same amount before going to bed in the late evening which will help reduce appetite. This product has a low molecular weight so it will dissolve in cold, warm, or hot liquids.

Important Note: Remember not to get too carried away with gelatin. Adding too much too quickly can cause digestive issues: bloating, loss of appetite, stomach ache are just a few side effects.

It’s important to remember that more gelatin is not always better, especially if you are adding it to your diet for the first time.

Gelatin should be used in addition to a nutrient dense diet and not to replace real food like homemade bone broths and grass fed meats.
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Additional links and sources:
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/gelatin-and-collagen-hydrolysate-whats-the-difference/#sthash.lGTNErFi.dpuf

http://butternutrition.com/what-you-dont-know-about-gelatin-may-hurt-you-5-things-you-need-to-know/

http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/gelatin-and-collagen-hydrolysate-whats-the-difference/

http://paleoparents.com/2014/gelatin-why-we-love-it-and-60-delicious-family-friendly-recipes-using-it/

Fermented Cod Liver Oil Information

GREEN PASTURE INFO:
Here’s some information about Fermented Cod Liver Oil and its health benefits:

Why choose Green Pasture Products?

•Whole Food Form
•Wild, as Provided by Nature
•Natural fatty acid complex, nothing removed or changed
•Full, deep range of Vitamins A, D, E, K; CoQ enzymes; and other Quinones
•Non-industrialized & Historical Processing Methods
•Clean, Pure, and Extensive Third Party Tested (NO PCBs, Lead, Mercury, Arsenic or other Heavy Metals)
•Family owned business
Why is FCLO better than regular fish oil? •Green Pasture uses wild caught cod in and around the Arctic region (A substantial amount of today’s cod liver oil is produced from farmed fish)
•FCLO higher in nutrients than regular fish oil
•Double the amounts of vitamin A and D as regular cod liver oil
•Goes rancid less quickly
•No synthetic vitamins added
•Most salmon oil has one-fifth the potency of cod liver oil
•1/2 TBS of FCLO provides the amount of elongated omega-3 fatty acids found in twelve 1,000 mg fish oil capsules

What are the benefits of Fermented Cod Liver Oil?
•Rich in Vitamins A & D which are crucial nutrients that are lacking in most modern diets
•Vitamin A- vital for a healthy immune system and healthy vision and is important for proper development in children
•Vitamin D- improves insulin function, protective effect against multiple sclerosis,
•May help prevent flu (lack of vitamin D synthesis during the winter as one explanation for high rates of influenza infection during cold season)
•In women, higher levels of vitamin D from cod liver oil improve bone mineral density
•EPA- Eicosapentaenoic acid (Omega 3 Fatty Acid) anti-inflammatory and necessary for prostaglandin production
•DHA -docasahexaenoic acid, a nutrient absolutely vital for a healthy brain and nervous system
•Fights inflammation associated with heart disease and heals the lining of the arteries
•Reduces the size of atheromas clogging arteries and improves blood vessel function
•Studies have shown cod liver oil can protect against diseases like cancer and leukemia
•Effective in treating arthritis
•Helps maintain soft skin and minimize wrinkles

How does it benefit my child’s health?
From conception through adolescence, cod liver oil can provide developing children with what they need to thrive. Mothers who take cod liver oil during pregnancy and nursing protect their children from disease while providing them with important nutrients and fatty acids. For growing children, cod liver oil is important for healthy bones and teeth, as well as preventing common problems like ADHD. It’s also an excellent treatment for diaper rash and other skin conditions if used topically.

Synergy of Butter Oil and Cod Liver Oil
Research shows that butter oil and cod liver oil, taken together, provide complementary factors leading to proper essential fatty acid balance. High-vitamin butter oil contains arachidonic acid (AA), an omega-6 fatty acid, while cod liver oil is rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3. Moreover, the saturated fatty acids in the butter oil promote efficient utilization of the unsaturated fatty acids in the cod liver oil. Finally, butter oil contains a broad and deep range of important quinones including Vitamin K, E and CoQ enzymes while cod liver oil is rich in Vitamin A and D.

Green Pasture’s High-Vitamin Butter Oil is extracted from dairy milk produced by Guernsey and Devon cows (high butterfat producers) that graze exclusively on irrigated grass in the northern Great Plains. This specific combination of climate and irrigation produces a rapidly growing specialized forage, ensuring optimal levels of Activator X as discovered by Dr. Price. Activator X and other nutrients are then further concentrated by putting the butterfat through a specialized low-temperature centrifuge process

Here is a link to an article about the benefit of cod liver oil and why it’s best taken with a high vitamin butter oil http://www.westonaprice.org/cod-liver-oil .

I’ve been taking FLCO since October 2011 and I can honestly say that I have seen an improvement in my own health. My hair and nails are stronger than they’ve ever been. My hair hasn’t been this thick since my last pregnancy 6 years ago. My skin feels and looks better. I usually have small bumps on my upper arms and they have virtually disappeared. My hormone level seems more even and no mood swings. One member told me her vision has improved since taking FCLO. My son thinks it’s helped him learn how to read! He loves it and actually requests it. My daughter, on the other hand, takes it only because she knows it’s good for her.

I have heard and seen several testimonies about FCLO increasing HDL (the good cholesterol) and have experienced it myself. My doctor has been tracking my HDL (and LDL) for the past 5 years and noticed that my HDL has been going up since 2011. The only significant dietary change I have made is adding FCLO to my diet. One of my closest friends has been taking the infused coconut oil that includes fclo and skate oils. Her HDL skyrocketed almost 50 points and her LDL lowered. Ironically we have the same doctor and she is now very interested in Fermented Cod Liver Oil.

Last year, my dentist told me I had a small “soft spot” on one of my molars that he wanted to keep an eye on. I doubled up on my fish oil and at my next visit he said it was no longer there! I have been told by others that using this product can help re-mineralize your teeth and reverse tooth decay and now I believe it.

My neighbor just started taking FCLO recently. She is also a breast cancer survivor for almost 14 years but has suffered from lymphedema (swelling in arms and hands). She told me shortly after taking fermented cod liver oil blend gel she has seen a significant reduction in her swelling and sense of well being she hasn’t felt in years!

If you have a testimony you’d like to share, please email me. I’d love to know how others in our co-op have seen the benefits of taking this wonderful product!

Nora’s recommendations:
I have personally tried every flavor and type of FCLO that Green Pasture carries. There are 2 that my entire family takes and we switch it up for variety- FCLO/HVBO Blend Gel- Cinnamon Tingle Flavor and Infused Coconut Oil- Carob Banana flavor.

I recommend shaking up the FCLO Blend Gels then storing it in the fridge upside down. It’s easier to scoop out that way. None of the products need refrigeration but I do only for this product. The infused coconut oils tend to harden up in the fridge so I just keep it on the counter.

My family has “family fish oil time” right after dinner. We take it with a little orange juice or something acidic to cleanse our palate.

Suggested Dosage:
FCLO/HVBO Blend Gel- Adults 1 teaspoon, children 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon depending on age

Infused Coconut Oils- Adults 1 tablespoon, children 1/4 to 1/2 tablespoon depending on age.

For other FCLO products see sources below for recommended dosage.

Dosage sources:
http://holisticsquid.com/how-much-cod-liver-oil-do-i-need/

http://www.westonaprice.org/cod-liver-oil/cod-liver-oil-basics

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

Market Reminder! Order before 5pm Today!


The market is open for ordering and will close at 5pm!
suwanee.locallygrown.net

Please don’t forget to place your order by 5pm today!

Market is OPEN for orders!


ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net

If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. All orders must be placed by 5pm on Sunday.

PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 5 pm.

PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla

If you are planning to pay using Dwolla please make sure your deposit includes the 25 cents fee. For example, if your order total is $22.50 make your deposit for $22.75.

Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.

Have a blessed weekend!
Nora