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News: Local Raw Honey, Grass fed Cheese and Seafood Group buy


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

Local Raw Honey

Bob from Bradbury Honey (B&B Enterprises) enjoyed meeting you all on Tuesday when he was Vendor of the day! He has expanded his listings on the market. Wildflower, Gallberry, Sourwood and Tupelo honey will now be offered on a weekly basis. In addition, he has added is handcrafted candles made from beeswax he has collected from his local hives.

Group Buy: Grass Fed Cheeses and Wild Caught Seafood

This weekend we will be placing our last group buy of the year. We will be taking orders for Grass Fed Cheeses from Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheeses and Jason Wiebe Dairy. In addition, we will place an order for Sustainably Caught Seafood from VitalChoice. This will only be for shellfish and sardines as Doug’s Salmon provides the co-op Wild Alaskan Salmon.

See more details for the group buys at the bottom of this weblog.

HELP! We need Volunteers!!

*THANK YOU Diana, Marie, Pam, Tanya, Marianna and Lanay for helping on Tuesday! You guys are a blessing! 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!

Group Order : Seafood from VitalChoice

This weekend we will be having our group bulk order for Sustainably Caught Wild Caught Seafood from Vital Choice. We only do this a few times a year and will not have another seafood group buy again until next year. This order is for:
Oregon Pink Shrimp (Cooked) (2lb Bag)
Wild Alaskan Weathervane Scallops
Wild Pacific Calamari
Wild Salmon Caviar – Ikura
Canned Portuguese Sardine Fillets

In order for us to get discount pricing we have to reach certain minimums, if we do not reach the minimums on all the items I will let you know and you will have the option to purchase at the non-discounted price and still take advantage of our FREE shipping.

Group Order : Grass Fed Cheese

Group Order for Grass-fed Cheese This Weekend

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.

I’ve asked the cheese makers to put “(Raw Milk Cheese)” in the title if it is raw 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

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 – 12/5
Vital Choice (Shellfish Only) 12/5

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! Group Buy This weekend


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

GROUP BUY THIS WEEKEND! Fermented Cod Liver Oil, Skate Liver Oil and Infused Coconut Oils Expect to pick up in 2 weeks.

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: FCLO Group Buy this Weekend!


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 : Fermented Cod Liver Oil

This weekend we will be taking orders for Green Pasture Fermented Cod Liver Oils, Skate Liver Oils, and Infused Coconuts Oils.

All prices on the co-op website include discounted group buy pricing, fees and shipping.

THIS ORDER WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO PICK UP THIS TUESDAY
This is a pre-paid pre-order. Payment is expected by this Tuesday. I will send out an prior to pick up when it is available. Due to shipping it can take up to 2 weeks before you can pick up.

Market News

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving Day!

Peacefield Farms has reduced the price of the tomatoes. Their BEEFSTEAK TOMATOES are flavorful and amazing!

B&G Farms is fully re-stocked with all cuts of grass fed beef, pastured poultry and pastured pork. Lynda thanks you for your patience!

Volunteers Needed!

*THANK YOU Marie, Michelle, and Chuck for helping on Tuesday! You guys are a blessing! 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!

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 – 11/28/14 – 11/30/14

Grass Fed Cheeses – 12/5/14
Vital Choice (Shellfish Only) 12/5/14

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!

Organic Nuts group buy is now listed


Hi Everyone,

I forgot to list the organic nuts but they are now on the market for ordering!

This is a group buy and we need to reach 25 lbs total to get bulk pricing.

For more information please refer to newsletter sent out yesterday.

Thank you!
Nora

Market is OPEN for orders! Group Buy This weekend


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

GROUP BUY THIS WEEKEND! Wilderness Family Naturals Expect to pick up in 2 weeks.

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!
Nor

News: Group Buy this Weekend


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 : Wilderness Family Naturals

This weekend we will be taking orders for organic pantry items from Wilderness Family Naturals. These items include healthy oils, spices, cacao, grains, rice, coconut products, natural sweeteners and skin care products. We will also take orders for bulk Organic Mixed Nuts -Raw from Nuts.com since WFN is out of bulk soaked & dried mixed nuts.

Case Pricing for Organic Raw Mixed Nuts
In order to get a reduced price on the mixed nuts we need to order 25lbs as a group. This delectable combination of raw organic mixed nuts includes organic cashews, Brazil nuts, walnuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios, macadamia nuts, and filberts that are sure to please.

I recommend soaking as Sally Fallon and the Weston A. Price Foundation suggests, and then dehydrated at low temperatures to make your own crispy nuts.

All prices on the website include discounted bulk pricing, taxes, fees and shipping.

THIS ORDER WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO PICK UP THIS TUESDAY
This is a pre-paid pre-order. Payment is expected by this Tuesday. I will send out an prior to pick up when it is available. Due to shipping it can take up to 2 weeks before you can pick up.

Market News

Peacefield Farms had some technical difficulties last weekend but now all their produce and products are listed on the market. Their BEEFSTEAK TOMATOES are amazing!

There are no changes to market due to Thanksgiving holiday. We will have normal pick up during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Pick up ends at 6:45pm as usual!

Volunteers Needed!

*THANK YOU Stephanie, Chuck, Marianna, and Marie for helping on Tuesday! You guys are a blessing! 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!

My Daily Bread

My Daily Bread will have fresh baked breads and other organic baked goods available this week but will be taking a well deserved vacation the following week.

Feel free to stock up this week so you won’t miss having your My Daily Bread items! All of their items freeze well and will keep in the freezer for 4-6 weeks if double wrapped, and taste fresh.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is always a special time for us to reflect on what we thankful for. I can wholeheartedly say I am truly thankful for all of you!

Your support, kind words and volunteer hours mean so much to me. Since I’m not always at pick up when you arrive, I just wanted to take the time to wish each of you and your families a very blessed Thanksgiving day and let you know how thankful I am!

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.

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 12/5/14
Vital Choice (Shellfish Only) TBD 12/5/14

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 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!
Nor

New Grower and Market News


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

New Grower: Peacefield Farm

I am very excited to welcome Jeff and Tammy Sosby of Peacefield Farm to our family of growers and producers!

They are a family owned Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) Farm located in Carnesville, GA.

They strive to offer the best healthy,naturally grown produce the way God intended it to be. They are CNG but follow the national organic guidelines.

They offer hydroponic tomatoes year round,and seasonal produce that we grow outside on raised beds with drip irrigation from their wells,and inside high tunnel houses on raised beds.

They make their own compost with all plant materials using no animal manure and make our own organic fertilizer as a supplement to the compost. Thus providing healthy grown produce leaving a small footprint in the environment. Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the Lord is good!

Look for their locally grown produce on the market starting this weekend!

Market News

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 and Christmas week.

Volunteers Needed!

*THANK YOU Stephanie, Candace, Tanya, Pam, Diana and Marie for helping on Tuesday! You guys are a blessing! 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!

Wellness Event: How’s your Stress Meter?

Melissa Gauna is a local Nutritional Therapist and a member of the Suwanee Coop. She would like to invite you to the following:

How’s your Stress Meter?

Join us Wednesday, November 19th at 6 p.m. as
Vitality Method Pilates Studio hosts:

“Stress-free for the holidays!”

with Energy Body worker & certified Personal Trainer Debbie Barker & Nutritional Therapist, Melissa Gauna

This powerful duo will teach you:
• How to minimize stress through foods & healthy eating
• How to avoid processed foods this Holiday season
• Different ways to release stress & chronic pain
• How to exercise to get rid of stress

Enjoy a healthy snack & take home some “goodies”!

Cost is only $10. You don’t want to miss it! Bring a friend and learn how to de-stress naturally.

Register here today! or call Melissa Gauna @ 404-941-6069 to reserve your spot.

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 – 11/14/14 – 11/16/14

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!

Market is OPEN for orders! Group Buy This weekend


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

GROUP BUY THIS WEEKEND! Unrefined Sea Salts Expect to pick up in 1 to 2 weeks.

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!
Nor

News:Group Buy - Unrefined Sea Salts and more...


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!