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In this month's newsletter:
- A Word from the General Manager
- A Word from the Board of Directors
- Thanksgiving Hours
- Cafe Update
- Virtual Fall Cupcake Cooking Class & Meal Kit
- Virtual Herbal Teas & Steams Class & Kit
- Virtual Holiday Brunch Cooking Class & Meal Kit
- In-person American Jewish Cooking Class
- Turkey Preorders
- Grab n' Go Thanksgiving
- December Owner Appreciation Days
- Round Up For Good
- Recipe Features
- New Products
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Hello Cooperators,
Wow, Summer is over and the Holiday season is already underway! I hope you all had a safe and happy Halloween!
We are very busy preparing for colder weather and switching out summer merchandise for winter items. If there is anything you are looking for and can't seem to find at the Co-op please take a moment to request it before you leave.
We have a lot going on in November! Please check our calendar often for our upcoming classes as they sell out very quickly.
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Greetings fellow owners and welcome to November!
Recently I returned from a trip to Japan with the last week being in Hokkaido, the northern island. It is incredibly beautiful. Hokkaido is smaller in area than the State of Illinois. In addition to the natural beauty of the island, there is also a fierce dedication to local food.
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We've made the decision to permanently close our made-to-order Cafe counter but our Kitchen and Bakery are still growing more than ever. We'll still offer locally roasted drip coffee and our grab-n-go section will be expanding. In the new year, we will be redesigning the space to offer more popular items! Stay tuned on our progress and thanks for your continued support!
From now until the end of the year, if you bring in a sandwich card or signature beverage card with punches from previous orders, you will get 10% off for every punch to be applied on one grab-and-go item of your choice.
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Upcoming Classes & Events | |
Kitchen Herb Skills: Herbal Teas and Steams Virtual Class & Kit | |
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Saturday, November 18th 2 - 3 pm
Learn the secrets behind a truly excellent herbal tea. Make your own loose leaf blend from locally grown herbs or get tips and tricks for crafting creative single servings for great gift giving! This class will discuss tea and steam properties of locally grown herbs, the art of combining herbs into a tea or steam, storage of mixes, and packaging for teas and steams. Class registration is free with an option to purchase a class kit to use during the live virtual class. This class highlights popular tea herbs including lemon balm, rosemary, peppermint, calendula, cloves, cinnamon, ginger root.
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In-person American Jewish Cooking Class | |
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Saturday, December 9th 11 am - 1 pm
Join us for an in-person American Jewish cooking class taught by Co-op instructor Seth Fein. This demonstration-based cooking class will cover Seth's family recipes for matzo ball soup, salmon lox bagels, and latkes! This class will take place in our Flatlander Classroom at Common Ground Food Co-op.
$50/person. Limited seating available - only 12 seats per class. A waiting list will be made available once tickets are sold out.
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Join us for this year's Grab n Go Thanksgiving! Our kitchen and bakery have created a full menu to supplement your special holiday meal. Starting Friday, November 17 - Wednesday, November 22, our Grab n Go case will be transformed with delicious dishes made from scratch using organic and local ingredients. Grab entrees, essential sides, and our seasonal pies and baked goods. | |
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Last month we raised over $4,500 for Courage Connection!
Mission: Courage Connection's mission is to ensure everyone in our community has the education, support, and resources to live in safe, healthy relationships.
Project Proposal: "Over the years, Courage Connection's outreach and education programs have benefited the Common Ground Round-up For Good Grant. This grant has allowed us to buy materials for training on domestic violence awareness and prevention. This gift will help us further our mission by having our information translated into French, Mandarin, and Spanish."
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November's Round Up For Good organization is Common Ground's Food For All Program.
Mission: Common Ground's mission is broken up into 4 Ends that guide our organization.
- End #1: The Co-op is the center of an inclusive, vibrant community.
- End #2: The cooperative movement is strengthened.
- End #3: The Co-op serves as an educational resource on food issues.
- End #4: The local food movement is equitable, robust, and environmentally sound.
Project Proposal: "Food For All is our food accessibility program. One aspect of our fourth end is to ensure that healthy and affordable food is accessible to all people. Food For All was created to do just this, and through grant donations and fundraising, we have been able to keep this program going. A Food For All grant will cover full owner equity, giving members all of the same benefits that owners receive. They also get a 10% discount on our entire produce section as well as on all Co+op Basics products. All of the funds raised through Round Up For Good will go directly towards providing our customers with that 10% discount."
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Mashed Kabocha Squash: Sweet & Savory | |
We have a myriad of different squash varieties at the Co-op right now, so we thought we'd switch things up with a recipe for mashed kabocha squash! This recipe gives you a sweet and savory version so you can have it all. If you want to make only the sweet or only the savory version, simply double that portion of the recipe. This is a great alternative to mashed potatoes or a great extra side dish to serve on Thanksgiving. | |
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Co+op Basics:
Tofu Bolognese
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Try out this cozy and affordable dinner recipe for Tofu Bolognese! Tofu replaces meat in the sauce for a cheaper, plant-based alternative. This recipe can be made in under half an hour, and features 4 Co+op Basics products for only $2.50 a serving! | | |
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Delicately cooked in small batches, Lucini's line of organic pasta sauces only use the freshest ingredients, packed with garden-fresh flavor sourced from producers in Tuscany.
- Tomato Basil
- Spicy Tuscan
- Marinara
- Garlic Marinara
- Savory Golden
$10.99
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Lillie's small batch kettle chips are sliced thick and slow-cooked to perfection. They are hand-tossed in chef created Southern-inspired spice blends, and are available in 4 flavors!
- Original
- Carolina Dirt Barbeque
- Hot Pepper Vinegar
- Pimento Cheese
$3.99
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This refreshing Feta Cucumber dip is made with real herbs in a high-quality blend of cucumber, garlic, dill, feta, and Greek yogurt. Use it as a dip for veggies, mix it into protein bowls, or use it as a dip for chicken wings.
$4.69
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These heat and eat meals are ready in 3 minutes! Try the Thai Red Curry or Thai Basil Chicken. Just add rice for a quick and complete meal.
$10.39
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Tulip Tree Creamery Cheeses | |
Queen Anne's Lace - A Geotrichum Rind that has a rich and yeasty flavor with a very delicate texture. Pairs well with honey, pears, apples, jam, chocolate, and crusty bread $13.39
Snapdragon - A creamy, mold-ripened triple cream cheese filled with habanero peppers for the hot pepper cheese lover $15.49
Fromage Frais - A soft, creamy, fresh cheese made out of whole cow's milk and cream, flavored with basil, garlic, dill, pepper, and salt. $10.49
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Sakura gives you Wagyu beef that has marbled flavor, is holistically raised on local family farms, and is all-natural with no hormones or antibiotics.
$12.99
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Terra Naturals Merchandise | |
We've expanded one of our favorite brands, Terra Naturals, with TONS of amazing new products! Check out the new jewelry, winter accessories, keychains, eye masks, purses, and so much more.
Prices vary
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Don't feel like cooking tonight? Stop by and pick up our newest pasta entree! This 3-cheese lasagna is decadent and delicious.
$11.59
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Herb Breaded Chicken
with Sweet Potatoes
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Made with all-natural chicken and organic sweet potatoes, and seasoned with parsley, thyme, basil, oregano, sage, tarragon, and dill weed. If you can't wait for Thanksgiving, this is a perfect treat for you now.
$9.99
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Spoetzl Shiner Holiday Cheer | |
Shiner Cheer is a fresh twist on a traditional Dunkelweizen, combining chocolaty, sweet flavors with hints of peach and pecan. Its thoroughly caramelized malts give it a deep color and complete taste that's perfect for the holidays.
$9.99
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Made in Sweden with pure spring water! Available in Strawberry-Lime and Mango-Raspberry.
$2.69 for a single
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Finca Bacara
Time Waits for No One Red Wine
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Here is a juicy and moreish red wine made from 100% Monastrell grapes grown in organic vineyards located in southeastern Spain. Aged for three months in American oak, this red displays attractive floral aromas, ripe fruit and balsamic notes in the background. Pair with pasta dishes, red meats, fish, or cheese.
$16.99
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