PIES

So, Catherine from the Woods Cross co-op has been working out the details about pies. Since all of the co-ops who will be ordering pies will be ordering the same time I need to see who is all interested in ordering pies so we can determine which week to order them. If we have more interest in our week of co-op then we will order them our week. If there is more interest in the other co-op's on the odd Wednesday of us, then we will order them that week. I need to know who is interested. Leave a comment or email me so I know. Thanks!

DETAILS:

• All pies are $2.75
• Pies come frozen. (If you buy pies then you've seen these pies)
• I can't say where we are getting the pies from because we are getting them at a lower price than grocery stores.
• Depending on what week we order them we will know if we get Cream Pies, or Fruit Pies. It will be different from week to week. It all depends on what the bakery is making that day/week.
• ANYONE can order pies. You do not have to be in the co-op.
• Fruit Pies include: Cherry, Apple, Pineapple upside down, Dazzleberry, Blueberry, Strawberry - Rhubarb, Peach
• Cream Pies include: Chocolate, Coconut, Lemon, Banana, Key Lime
• Meringues include: Lemon, Coconut, Key Lime, Chocolate.
• Specialty Hand Woven Lattice include: Apple Double Berry, Apple Cranberry, Apple Cranberry Pecan, Apple Caramel Nut, Cherry Pecan, Cherry Cranberry, Peach Blueberry, Peach Raspberry and Peach Praline.
• Seasonal Varieties include: Pumpkin, Pecan, Sweet Potato

Thanks,
Shantell

Produce is ordered.

Produce is ordered: Bananas, Galas, Pineapple, Strawberries, Pears, Grapes, Fat Oranges, Asparagus, Spinach, Celery, Mushrooms, Yellow Squash.

I tried to stay as true to the voting as possible. Prices are slowly starting to lower back to what they were when we started co-op. I know it doesn't look like a lot of produce as compared to what we first got when we started this up, but the traditional Cauliflower (1 box = $13.50) and broccoli (1 box = $13.50) that we'd always get were always such great prices. Spinach, pears, and asparagus are a little pricey. Pears = $30.50, Asparagus = $41.00, Spinach = $22.50. When we'd order green leaf or red leaf lettuce the price is about $12.50. So you can see why I'd always order items that were lower. I haven't got much feedback as to what you all prefer, so I will stick to the voting as closely as possible. If you aren't happy with your baskets then please remember to vote for next time!

Shantell

VOTING

Voting is up! I put the order in Tuesday morning, so make sure you take the time to vote!

Shantell

Prices for donuts & more information.

Don't forget to get your bread orders in to Rebecca by TONIGHT! ALSO, a local bakery (I can't say who, because they will be selling us their items cheaper than they sell them to the grocery stores) have agreed to sell us their pies for $2.75 each! Don't you love co-op? Details of that are in the making.

Hi Shantell,
   These are pricing for Donuts and Muffins with delivery. http://dunfordbakers.com/products.html

 6-Pak   13oz assorted or chocolate donuts      $2.60
 6-Pak   20oz assorted or chocolate donuts      $3.60
12-Pak  muffins                                              $9.20
 8-Pak  Pumkin- Chocolate chip cookies          $2.60

I know you are all wondering the difference between the 13 oz and 20 oz, right? Me too. I'm meeting with Rob later tonight to find the answer! Go ahead and order donuts this time to try them out. They are DELISH!

We might have to only order donuts, pies, and other yummy's once a month to keep it simple for these companies who are doing us this service. We are just a blade of grass in their lawn of buyers. Bread will be ordered as normal.

THANKS,
SHANTELL

AWESOME RECIPE FROM NATALIE WARNER!

This recipe is SO GOOD!!!  Natalie Warner made this for me and it is sooooo good! I just use regular oil. and turkey sausage. The Kale is DELICIOUS in this recipe.

Anyone have any really great ideas for the artichoke? It is a little frost bitten, okay a lot! I called this morning and complained and he said that it actually adds flavor. I need your feedback because if it is NO good then he will give us a refund and we can add it to the next order. Thanks!

Breakfast for Champions 

Karen Falbo, CN 

2 Tablespoons coconut oil or ghee (clarified butter) 

2 medium-size red skin potatoes, peeled and chopped 

¼ cup chopped onion 

¼-1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper 

1 teaspoon brown or yellow mustard seeds 

2-4 links organic turkey or chicken sausage, cut into round slices 

4 large leaves of Kale, or chard (red or green), washed, de-stemmed, and chopped 

2 garlic cloves, minced 

½ teaspoon ground cumin 

Sea salt to taste 

Over medium/low heat, melt oil in large skillet; add the potatoes, let sit without stirring for 

approximately 8 minutes. Stir in sausage slices, chopped onion and pepper, and mustard seed, let 

sit for 5-8 minutes before stirring.  Turn heat to low, stir in minced garlic, greens, and additional 

seasonings. Stir every 5 minutes until done (10-15 more minutes). This is a great recipe to double 

and make in advance; it is quick and easy to warm up. It can also be enhanced by serving with 

eggs; top with an over-medium egg and/or melted cheese along with fresh sliced tomatoes.   

 

Produce Ordered.

We ordered quite the variety this round. Sweet Potatoes were voted for on the poll, but the price is still quite high. There is an AWESOME breakfast recipe that Natalie Warner has made for me with baby reds and Kale. I will put that recipe up. Although Gala's were voted for, the Fugi's were $6.00 cheaper for the same amount. Grapes would have cost $51.00. That's a little pricey for a co-op. ;o) Cabbage was a great price, and for those who think it's an Irish meal can cook it on St. Patty's day. ;o)
Please give me feedback when you get your baskets on what you would like ordered. Do you like variety and trying new things every now and then, or do you like to stay safe? This is your food, so I want to order what you want. It makes me nervous trying to please a whole group. Thanks! Shantell

Bananas, Fugi, Plums, Pineapple, Strawberries, Kale, Red Potatoes, Artichoke, Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Cabbage, Asparagus.

Hurry and Vote!

Voting is now up! It's up a little later than usual, sorry. We'll see you Wednesday.
Shantell

Lots of changes

Since the co-op is so popular and awesome we have split the co-op into 3 separate co-ops. We're hoping that this will make it more convenient for everyone. South Foxboro has moved to Patti Cook and Luisa Hansen's co-op. Patti will contact you if she hasn't already.

 North Foxboro has 2 locations. The first 24 people who joined or who replaced someone who left in that original 24 will be staying with Shantell and Rebecca. The additional 24 who joined later will be going to Liz Thomas and Breanna Tagge's co-op. They will send out an email to let you know which house you will pick up your produce at. Their co-op will be on the odd Wednesday of the original co-op to accommodate to those who want a weekly basket. Because of the week change those who will be joining their co-op will have to wait an additional week to pick their basket up. I'm sorry for this. Also, if you think it would be more convenient to pick up your produce at one location than the other then please find someone in that co-op to switch with. There are just so many names to try and switch that we couldn't pick one over the other. After you find someone and decide on the switch please let us know and we'd be happy to do it. Thanks so much!!

I'll be sending an email out to everyone in the North Foxboro to let you know which co-op you're in.

Produce is ordered.

Again, prices are a little wild from the crazy weather in Mexico. I did my absolute best at getting everything we got for a good price. The following items were the best deal. I tried to get what the majority voted, but sometimes it's hard with price changes. They did not have any strawberries. :( They are selling a lot of those, and they are out. Bummer!

Fuji apples, pears, bananas, oranges, avocado, tomato, carrots, green leaf, cantelope, celery, onion, mushrooms, & kiwi.

Prices for produce are expected to be a little pricey until April. We are still getting a great deal, but compared to when we first started the co-op it has inflated.

See you Wednesday,
Shantell