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Co-op Update: September 17-23
1. Menu for September 18-22
2. Organic Produce Returns!!
3. Farmer's Market Update
4. Local Bath/Massage Oils, Soaps, and Lotions
5. Co-op Workday/Inventory -- September 30
6. Member Sales
7. Recipe of the Week: Tomato-watermelon salad with feta and toasted almonds


1. Menu for September 11-15

Monday:       Golden Curry with Cashew Rice, Yogurt
Tuesday:      Tomatican (Mexican Vegetable Stew) with Rice, Cornbread
Wednesday:  Wheat and/or Rice Noodles with Peanut Sauce, Asian Greens
Thursday:     Mid-East Platter (Taboulleh, Hummus, Tzatziki), Iranian
Carrots w/ Raisins & Dates
Friday:         Corn and Bean Tamale Pie, Greens with Mole Spices

lunches are served between 11:30 and 1:00.
menu subject to change at cook's discretion.


2.Organic Produce Returns!!
With the return of cool weather and the harvest season fresh organic
produce has returned to the Co-op.  Come in and take a look at our spring
greens and spinach (1lb bags), our gala apples, oranges, grapefruit, and
carrots (1 lb bags) from B & B organics.  We also have sweet onions, sweet
potatoes, easy-to-peel garlic, and hot peppers from Salem Road Farm and
Joyfield Farm.

Other returning items include organic bulk cheese, Barbara's cereals, and
Garlic-Onion Cashews.
See you soon!

3. Farmers Market Update
Many of you have been asking about the farmers market downtown.  The
market is still open on Saturday mornings from 7-11 in the morning.  It is
located in the parking lot on north 6th street across the Morrison-Reeves
Library.  As is our custom, the Co-op maintains a table at the market
where you can find popular bulk items, refreshing drinks, and fulfilling
fellowship.

Also, there has been a new movement to start a Farmers Market Bazaar on
Tuesday evenings at the old train depot.  This new meeting has been
somewhat successful from what we hear, and a different variety of folks
can be found there on Tuesday evenings.  The depot is located on North "E"
Street near 10th.  (It's around the block from Charlie's Coffee House for
those of you who know the place).

4. Local Bath/Massage Oils, Soaps, and Lotions

Persimmon Farms, owned by local Richmond residents Linda and Natha Jones,
have stocked the Co-op with their fine handmade bath and massage oils,
fragrant soaps, laundry soap, and luxurious lotions.  How does Summer
Citrus, Patchouli and Sandalwood, Rose Water, and Lavender spray sound. 
Come tantalize your senses by picking up a bottle.  You'll be supporting a
local family and their new creative endeavor!

Also, long-time member Janet Wagner has graciously knitted many colorful
potholders/scrub rags to sell at the Co-op.  They are only $5 each and all
proceeds of these purchases will go to the Co-op.  Come by and see these
great crafts!

5. Co-op Workday/Inventory -- September 30
September 30th is the end of the third quarter of 2006.  That means that
the Co-op needs to do inventory.  In order to be open on that day, we will
be starting inventory at 8:00 in the morning.  Sometimes, Carrie and Torin
have done this on their own.  More often, one or two people come to help. 
But, the best times have been when we get several people together and have
fun counting everything in the store.  Sometimes we have so many members
come to help that we can even get other things done (e.g. installing
shelves for the Co-op library, painting the window sills, and making new
benches).

This quarter, we are in particularly great need of volunteer help as
Carrie and Torin have a new baby and will not be able to do as much of the
work as they have in the past.  Please check your calendars and see if you
would be able to come and help out sometime on Saturday morning.  Then,
let us know (if you remember) so that we can plan things out and have
enough coffee ready!
Thanks.


6. September Member Sales
BULK ITEMS (TAKE SALE PRICE AT SCALE)
Red Winter Wheatberries         0.63/lb        (reg. 0.75/lb)
Save the Forest Nut Granola    2.80/lb        (reg. 3.29/lb)

GROCERY ITEMS
Miso Master Red Miso              4.41            (reg. 5.19)
Dark Chocolate Mint Bar          2.11            (reg. 2.49)
Journey Cream Soda (4-pack)  4.39            (reg. 5.49)
Bearitos Blue Corn Chips          3.35            (reg. 4.19)
Knudsen Spritzers (6-pack)      5.60            (reg. 6.59)
Poland Springs Water (6-pack) 3.35            (reg. 4.19)
Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk       1.95            (reg. 2.29)
Kiss My Face Olive Oil Soap      1.68            (reg. 1.99)

7. Recipe of the Week:  TOMATO-WATERMELON SALAD WITH FETA AND TOASTED ALMONDS
Ingredients
8 cups seedless watermelon (cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks)
6 cups ripe tomatoes (cored and cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks)
1 tsp (or more) salt (Coop Item)
5 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil (Coop Item)
1 1/2 tbsps red wine vinegar (Coop Item)
3 tbsps chopped assorted fresh herbs (eg. dill, basil, and mint)
6 cups fresh arugula leaves or small watercress sprigs
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted (Coop Item)

Combine melon and tomatoes in large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon fleur
de sel and toss to blend; let stand 15 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons oil,
vinegar, and herbs to melon mixture. Season to taste with pepper and more
salt, if desired.

Toss arugula in medium bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Divide
arugula among plates. Top with melon salad; sprinkle with feta cheese and
toasted almonds and serve.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

-- 
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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