Clear Creek Coop Announcement Archives

Co-op Update: May 20-June 2
Summer Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12-7 pm (Closed Sunday and Monday)

1. Scrumpteous Summer Sandwiches
2  Looking for Fun this Summer?
3. Ordering Schedule
4. Monthly Sales
5. Recipe of the Week: Cheddar-Almond-Asparagus Open-Faced Sandwiches

1. Scrumpteous Summer Sandwiches
Even though it's summer, the Co-op is still making sandwiches! 
Co-managers Carrie and Torin are doning the "kitchen bandana" and
functioning as summer sandwichmakers, so come by and enjoy the old
classics, as well as some new summer flavors.

Remember these?
Barbeque Tofu, Black Bean Hummus, Green Pita, Happy Hummus Wrap, Spicy
Black Bean Wrap, Superhero Spinach, Tamari Tofu, and the Jailhouse Wrap
(formerly The Martha Stewart).  OH THEY'RE SO GOOD!

And introducing (drumroll please)...The Dancing Sprite, Egghead Eggsalad,
Eggless Salad (vegan alternative), Sicilian, Thai Peanut Tofu, and Spring
Mix Sidekick (first cousin to the Superhero Spinach).

The cost of the sandwiches are still $3.16, plus tax. We'll have a couple
sandwiches of two or three varieties each day, and there will always be a
vegan option (at least at the beginning of the day...while supplies
last!).  Also, sandwiches that don't get sold after a couple of days will
be dramatically reduced, so for those of you less picky, you could get a
good deal!

2. Looking for Fun this Summer?
Speaking of the summer, are you looking for a way to chill out in the
middle of the summer heat?  Or maybe you need to commune with whole grains
and Toffuti Cuties. Maybe you have just always wanted to help out the
Co-op.

The summer is a time at the Co-op where things slow down.  But it doesn't
mean we take a total break!  We are looking for some Co-op supporters who
could give some time here and there to cashier at the Co-op in the moments
when Carrie and Torin will need to be out of town.  We keep going, but as
you probably could guess, our finances take the "dog days" of summer
literally and it is unfeasible to keep a fully paid staff to help with
this backup.

Most likely this would mean covering a 7 hour day at the cash register,
but we would fully train you on how to do a MARVELOUS job.

If you can help us out by being a volunteer cashier on an "as needed"
basis, please contact Carrie or Torin at the Co-op.  983-1547.

3. Ordering Schedule

As in the past, our ordering from United Natural Foods shifts a bit in the
summer time.  While during the year we usually order once a week, in the
summer it is more often a every-other week order schedule.  We will keep
our door updated as to the next date we plan to order and when the order
will be ready for pick up.  Member orders are a big source of income for
the Co-op during the summer, so don't forget to take advantage of your
membership by ordering at just 25% above wholesale prices!

We will next order with UNFI on Thursday, June 1.  The order will arrive
Tuesday, June 6.

Also, we will be placing an order with Cafe Fair, our organic/fair trade
coffee supplier, next Thursday May 25.  If you would like to order 5
pounds or more (which saves you lots of $$!), contact the Co-op before
Thursday!

4. Monthly Sales

MEMBER SALES
BULK ITEMS (TAKE SALE PRICE AT SCALE)
DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS, 7.99/LB
                (REG 9.99/LB)
SAVE THE FOREST GRANOLA, 2.80/LB (REG 3.29/LB)
ONCE AGAIN, PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCHY, 3.73/LB (REG 4.39)
ONCE AGAIN, PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTH, 3.73/LB (REG 4.39)

GROCERY ITEMS
Annie's Peace Pasta and Parmesean, 2.12 (reg. 2.49)
Choice Teas: Celtic Breakfast 2.91 (reg. 4.69)
                    Northwest Blackberry, 3.75 (reg 4.69)
East Wind, Almond Butter, 8.31 (reg 10.39)
Eden, Black Beans, 1.47 (reg 1.79)
Eden, Garbanzo Beans, 1.54 (reg 1.89)
Jyoti, Matar-Paneer, 2.88 (reg. 3.39)
          Punjabi chole, 2.88 (reg. 3.39)
          Jaipur Karhi, 2.88 (reg. 3.39)
Knudsen, Blueberry Pommegranate Juice, 3.48 (reg. 4.09)
Knudsen, Lemon Gnger Echinacea, 2.95 (reg 3.49)
Koyo, Udon Noods, 1.83 (reg. 2.29)
Nasoya, Tofu Extra Firm, 1.86 (reg 2.19)
Rudi's, Wheat and Oat Bread, 3.39 (reg 3.99)
Ryvita, Sesame Rye Crispbread, 2.39 (reg 2.99)
Woodstock Farms, Unsalted Butter, 5.52 (reg 6.49)

5. Recipe of the Week: Cheddar-Almond-Asparagus Open Faced Sandwiches

Looking for new ways to use this delectible spring veggie?  Try this yummy
sandwich!
Serves 6

2 small heads garlic
1 1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed
3 T olive oil
1/2 t salt
1/2 C slivered almonds
2 T fresh lemon juice
6 slices bread (pumpernickel is great for this sandwich!)
1 1/2 C grated cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350F

Separate garlic cloves and place on baking sheet.  Roast 20 minutes, or
until skins begin to brown and garlic turns soft.  Cool, then squeeze
garlic from skin of each clove.  Increase oven temperature to 450F

Toss asparagus in 1 T oil and sprinkle with 1/4 t salt.  Place in single
layer on baking sheet, and roast 4-8 minutes, or until tender-crisp. 
Cool.  Trim ends so asparagus are same length as width of bread, and
reserve ends.

Put 1/4 C almonds in food processor or blender and chop fine.  Add roasted
garlic, reserved asparagus ends, lemon juice, remaining oil and remaining
1/4 t salt and puree until smooth.

Preheat broiler

Place bread slices on baking sheet.  Spread each slice with 2 T pureed
almond mixture.  Lay 4  or 5 aspargus spears on each bread slice, and top
with 1/4 C cheese.  Broil sandwiches about 3 minutes, or until cheese has
melted.  Springkle sandwiches with remaining almonds.
-- 
Clear Creek Food Cooperative
"Food for Life, Not for Profit Since 1972"

765-983-1547
701 W. National Road
(D Street Entrance of Earlham College, next to security)
www.clearcreekcoop.org

"Food is our common ground, a universal experience."
~James Beard~


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