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

Group Buy: Grass Fed Cheeses

This weekend we will be taking orders for grass-fed cheese from Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese and Jason Wiebe Dairy.

Low Temp Pasteurized and Raw Milk Cheeses will be available.

Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese and Jason Wiebe Dairy are 2 creameries I’ve worked with for a while and both have wonderful cheeses.

I’ve asked the cheese makers to put “(Raw Milk Cheese)” in the title if it is raw milk cheese aged 60 days according to FDA regulation. All other cheeses are low temp pasteurized.

Raw milk cheese that is listed on the market is safe for human consumption and is aged at least 60 days per FDA regulation.*

Prices and available sizes will be on the market website tomorrow for ordering. The pricing will include shipping and taxes/fees.

The cheese will NOT be available for pick up this Tuesday. Please allow at least 2 weeks. I will email you when it is available for pick up.

• Cows Raised without synthetic hormones
• Cows are grass-fed and raised on pasture
• Old World, Handmade Cheese making Techniques
• Cheeses made with non-homogenized low temp pasteurized or raw milk and aged at least 60 days to comply with the USDA regulations for raw milk cheese production
• Vegetable-based rennet, to make it more acceptable to vegetarians
• Cheeses that are not considered raw are pasteurized at the lowest legal temperature for 15 seconds

See Kenny’s and Jason’s website for more detailed information about their process: http://www.kennysfarmhousecheese.com/
http://www.jasonwiebedairy.com/index.htm

Benefits of Grass-Fed Cheese

• One of the few foods that contains a perfect balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fats, a ratio ideal for your health
• Very high in CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) In fact, it contains five times more CLA than dairy from grain-fed cows! CLA, which are most abundant in grass-fed products, are among the most potent cancer fighters in all foods.
• Considerably higher in beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin E than cheese and other dairy from grain-fed sources
• High in the healthy calcium and protein your body needs
• Free from growth hormones and antibiotics

Coffee Tasting – JavaGenesis

Juanice from JavaGenesis Coffee Roasting will be at pick up this Tuesday, Jan 26th with samples of their freshly roasted, brewed coffees. It will be a wonderful opportunity to try out some fantastic coffees and to meet your roaster!

JavaGenesis Coffee Roasting is a small batch craft coffee roaster located in Bethlehem, Georgia.

If you miss this tasting, you will 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

My Daily Bread is back from vacation! All their listings are back on the market. They are running a special this week – sourdough sliced bread and cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting are $1.00 off this week! Look for this in the Weekly Special section on the market website.

Volunteers Needed

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

WE NEED 1 VOLUNTEER THIS TUESDAY FOR THE 3pm SHIFT!!

THANK YOU Diana, Lanay, 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.

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.

Grass Fed Cheeses – 1/22/16 – 1/24/16

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!

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

New Items

Dish WIZARD-Dishwasher powder
HoneyBerry Naturals has spent 18 months formulating this, and now it’s ready for the world!! Rinses clean and clear, leaving no residue behind! (water types vary, you may use a rinse agent if you choose. We use distilled vinegar in our rinse agent compartment and everything comes out clear) This dishwashing powder is free of Chlorine, Phosphates, Fillers, and Fragrances. Item is for one (1) pound, which will yield approximately 32 loads when using one TBL per load. Directions for use: Use one (1) Tablespoon of Dish WIZARD per load in your detergent compartment of dishwasher. (Dish WIZARD is very concentrated so you may find you can use less) Load according to dishwasher manufacturer’s directions. It is recommended to wash silver articles by hand. Make sure all items are dish-washer safe. For really tough jobs, like baked-on food, soak item for 30 minutes or more in sink full of hot water and 1 teaspoon of Dish WIZARD. Safe for septic tanks. Store in cool dry place. Ingredients: Sodium carbonate, sodium chloride, sodium percarbonate, citric acid, soap powder, orange oil terpene.

Soap – Fragrance Free (Large 5 oz. Bar)
Southern Essentials handcrafted soap is made with some of the finest vegetable oils that are known for their ability to moisturize and soften the skin. Their formula has been over 25 years in the making and produces a very hard bar, cold processed soap that is very mild, lathers very well and moisturizes and softens the skin. They feel it has no equal! 100% Pure Ingredients from Responsible Sustainable Sources * No Artificial Fragrances, Dyes, Chemical Fillers or Preservatives * No Animal Products Contains: Distilled Water, Olive Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sweet Almond Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Avocado Oil

Market News

My Daily Bread is on vacation this week but will be back on the Market next week.

Group Buy Collagen/Gelatin order will be available for pick up this Tuesday.

Fry Farm Update- Fry Farm had to put all their produce listings on hold. They had some cold damage last week and lost some items and the others will need to recover. 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!

WE NEED 2 VOLUNTEERS THIS TUESDAY FOR THE 3pm & 5pm SHIFTS!!

THANK YOU Pam, Chuck, and Cindy 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.

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.

Grass Fed Cheeses – 1/22/16 – 1/24/16

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

Vital Choice (seafood only) TBD

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!

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

Group Buy – Collagen/Gelatin (Grass Fed)

This weekend we will have our Group Buy for *Great Lakes Gelatin- Grass Fed Collagen & Gelatin!

We only order collagen every 2 months. One can of collagen hydrosalate is a 2 month supply for 1 person. Please keep this in mind when ordering.

The prices include our discounted group buy price, sale price (if applicable), shipping, fees and taxes. There was a slight increase in price due to increased shipping costs.

THIS IS A Pre-Paid Pre-Order and 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 Collagen, I have a section at the bottom of this weblog that discusses the benefits of this amazing product.

Market News

My Daily Bread is on the Market this week!
Going forward My Daily Bread will be listing their items every week as long as we have enough orders to satisfy their minimum for delivery. Please support them and all our other local farms and businesses! Your purchases do make a difference.

New Items on the Market
Vegetables – Turnips ‘Hinona Kabu’- A unique mild-flavored turnip that is great raw in salads, stir fries or pickled. A traditional Japanese vegetable used to make cherry blossom pickle.

Vegetable – Spinach Mix -A mix of varieties of green leaf and red veined spinach. Great in salads or sauteed with garlic!

All veggies from Fry Farm are Certified Naturally Grown

Volunteers Needed

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

WE NEED 1 VOLUNTEER THIS TUESDAY FOR THE 2PM SHIFT!!

THANK YOU Jennifer, Pam, Chuck, and Cindy 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.

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.

Great Lakes Collagen/Gelatin – 1/8/16 – 1/10/16

Grass Fed Cheeses – 1/29/16 – 1/31/16

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

Vital Choice (seafood only) TBD

Plastic Milk Carriers TBD

Great Lakes Collagen Info

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.

It is also really important to take this daily. You will see maximum results if you include it in your daily routine.
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I have heard dozens of success stories from co-op members and my own family members. Please feel free to email me your personal testimony on your experience with this product!

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/

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

Happy New Year!

Wishing you all very happy and HEALTHY new year!

All our farmers and vendors are back on the market and ordering will start at 7:30am tomorrow morning. If you don’t see the “opening email” tomorrow morning you can still order starting at 7:30am (I plan on sleeping in :-) )

Wellness Challenge for he New Year

I usually start off the new year with a detox, cleanse or fast. I’m hoping this year you will join me. I’m researching some FREE ones that we can do together so we can be accountable to one another. More details to come very soon! If anyone knows of one please forward to me. We’ll start the first week of January.

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.

Great Lakes Collagen/Gelatin – 1/8/16 – 1/10/16

Grass Fed Cheeses – Jan 2016 TBD

Vital Choice 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!