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The Co-op’s 2017 Eat Local Challenge is On 9/1-9/30

Buy LOCAL, Eat LOCAL, Support LOCAL!

The Co-op is dedicated to supporting a Vibrant Local Economy EVERY day, but in September, we put some extra muscle behind this mission.  In September, every Weekly Sale item, every Member Deal and every Weekly Coupon in the Addison Independent support Vermont Producers.  In September, we also track the number of dollars we pay Vermont Producers every day.  You can watch our progress on the Big Corn at the front of the store.  Buy Local to help us reach this year’s goal of $390,000!

 

Show Us Your Local!

 

Co-op Fall Member Appreciation Day is Saturday, September 9, 10 – 3 at the Co-op

It’s YOUR Co-op… Own it!

Stop by the Co-op on Saturday, September 9th, 10 am to  3 pm and reap the benefits of member-ownership!  We’ll have free Co-op T-shirts and Fermentation Kits for members and “not yet” members who purchase a share of the Co-op!  Shares are only $20 and add up to a year of Co-op member benefits.  There are three ways to “purchase a share”, get some awesome freebies and support your local Co-op:

  • Not yet a Co-op Member-Owner?  Join for just $20 and get benefits like the Co-op Connection, Member Deals, and Patronage Refunds. To find out more about the different types of Co-op Membership, click HERE.
  • Already a Co-op Member-Owner?  Renew your membership for just $20, and we’ll apply another year of membership after the date that your current membership expires.   You won’t lose any time be renewing early (even if you just renewed the day before!), you’ll just get some free stuff for renewing that day!
  • Already a Full Co-op Partner?  There’s still a way for you help grow Co-op equity and also support Food Security in Vermont.  Purchase a $20 share for Food For All, our member assistance program. Your purchase buys a year’s membership for a local household in need, including 10% off their Co-op purchases, every day.

We’ll also have free local McKenzie’s hot dogs from 10-1 (or while supplies last), plus local popcorn and apple cider for everyone, member or not!  See you there!

 

Free Co-op t-shirts for anyone who joins or renews their membership!

 

Free Pickle Pipe fermentation kits for anyone who joins or renews their membership!

Co-op Annual Meeting and Celebration is June 7th

Join Us for our 41st Annual Meeting and Celebration!

So much is going on at the Co-op this year, you won’t want to be left out of the conversation!  On Wednesday, June 7th, 5;30-7:30 pm, join us at American Flatbread for our 41st Annual Meeting.  We’ll talk about the past year and the progress we’ve made meeting our Ends.  Our General Manager, Glenn Lower will update us on our Expansion Process and talk about what next year may bring.  We’ll also hear from our Board of Directors about the Co-op’s Long Range Plan and where we expect it to take us, next.  Enjoy delicious flatbreads, salad, non-alcoholic beverages and desserts on us!

Have a look at some of the photos from last year’s Annual Meeting – what amazing member-owners we have!!!

Flatbread Helped Us Celebrate Our 40th!
Aw…Glenn and His Mama
FLATBREADS!!!!
Good Times

 

 

 

 

Cooking for Optimal Gut Health

In light of all the groundbreaking new research about the critical role gut health plays in total body health and wellbeing, wouldn’t it be great to learn exactly how to feed a healthy gut and cultivate the healthy microbiome within? Join gut health expert and Certified GAPS Practitioner Melanie Christner in this hands-on class to create delicious, nutritious recipes that will help keep your gut happy and healthy!

To register for classes, please contact Denise Senesac at the Hannaford Career Center by calling (802) 382-1004, or emailing dsenesac@pahcc.org. Please register at least one week in advance. Classes are capped at 12 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All classes are $30, or FREE for members of the Co-op’s Food For All Program.

DIY Bitters & Tonics

What exactly happens when we taste something bitter, and why is it so beneficial for our bodies?  In this class we will include and go beyond the digestive benefits of bitters, looking at the wide array of protection and wellness the bitter taste offers. Join local Clinical Herbalist Anna Blackwell in this hands-on class to learn how to make a herbal tincture, and how to formulate your personal bitters blend to take home with you. No experience necessary; all supplies included!

 

To register for classes, please contact Denise Senesac at the Hannaford Career Center by calling (802) 382-1004, or emailing dsenesac@pahcc.org. Please register at least one week in advance. Classes are capped at 12 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All classes are $30, or FREE for members of the Co-op’s Food For All Program.

Cooking with Spring Veggies

After a long winter feasting on squash and root veggies, isn’t it so exciting to see those first few vibrant green spring veggies show up in our gardens, farmers’ markets, and on produce shelves at the Co-op? Join Personal Chef and Food Educator Elissa Castelli to explore the culinary potential of those spring beauties! In this hands-on class, you will create and sample her favorite recipes to unleash the flavor and essence of spring!

To register for classes, please contact Denise Senesac at the Hannaford Career Center by calling (802) 382-1004, or emailing dsenesac@pahcc.org. Please register at least one week in advance. Classes are capped at 12 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All classes are $30, or FREE for members of the Co-op’s Food For All Program.

Understanding Gut Health & Digestion

Back by popular demand!

Did you know that bacteria outnumber cells in our bodies nearly 10:1? Michael Pollan suggests thinking of it this way: 99% of the DNA in our body is not our own. In this way, we are more microbial than human! The implications for caring for one’s body and health are at a new frontier. Most of these bacteria live in our digestive tract and together make up a sort of organ whose functions have only recently begun to reveal themselves. Many of these microbes are symbiotic and help perform important functions for our body, but they can get out of balance due to outside influences. Join gut health specialist and Certified GAPS Practitioner Melanie Christner to learn how to care for the healthy microbiome within, how to help the microbiome when it has gone awry, and learn all about the amazing role our gut bacteria plays in total body health and well-being.

*Please note that this is not a hands-on class, but if you want to get hands-on and learn to prepare foods that promote a healthy gut, Melanie is teaching a Cooking for Optimal Gut Health class on Thursday, April 20th! Click here to read more about it.

To register for classes, please contact Denise Senesac at the Hannaford Career Center by calling (802) 382-1004, or emailing dsenesac@pahcc.org. Please register at least one week in advance. Classes are capped at 12 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All classes are $30, or FREE for members of the Co-op’s Food For All Program.

Composting & Reducing Food Waste

Is your household ready for the rollout of Act 148 – Vermont’s Universal Recycling Law? Under this new law, curbside food scrap collection will be an option, but why not choose to save time, money, and precious resources by composting those scraps or, better yet, reducing food waste at the source?  Join Jaclyn Hochreiter from the Addison County Solid Waste Management District (ACSWMD) to learn all about home composting, plus lots of inspiring strategies for ensuring that the food you grow or purchase doesn’t go to waste!  Approximately 40-50% of food waste in the US occurs at the household level. We can do so much better! Whether we’re eliminating food waste through better planning and use of available food, donating food, or learning to compost food, we all have better options that don’t involve throwing food into the garbage. This class will leave you equipped with the tools and strategies needed to make it happen!

*As an added bonus – Jaclyn and crew at ACSWMD are offering class participants the opportunity to purchase a Soil Saver Composter at half price!!

To register for classes, please contact Denise Senesac at the Hannaford Career Center by calling (802) 382-1004, or emailing dsenesac@pahcc.org. Please register at least one week in advance. Classes are capped at 12 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All classes are $30, or FREE for members of the Co-op’s Food For All Program.

Healthy Cooking on a Budget

Looking for new and creative ways to feed yourself and your family healthy foods without blowing the budget? Personal Chef and Food Educator Elissa Castelli is on a mission to prove that eating healthy need not cost a fortune! Join her in this hands-on class to learn to make delicious, nourishing meals using recipes and strategies that work within your budget.

To register for classes, please contact Denise Senesac at the Hannaford Career Center by calling (802) 382-1004, or emailing dsenesac@pahcc.org. Please register at least one week in advance. Classes are capped at 12 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All classes are $30, or FREE for members of the Co-op’s Food For All Program.