Just Food Co-op

You can download the February Owner Specials flyer, full of great prices just for owners, by clicking on the left hand image above. Copies are also available in the store. And don’t forget that you can place a case order at the Customer Service desk and get an extra 10% off.

Not an owner yet? Join today and receive the benefits of ownership immediately. And if you’re not yet ready to join, don’t worry! There are plenty of sale items for everyone in our Co+op Deals flyer, which usually comes out every two weeks. You can download a pdf of the current flyer, which is good through February 14, by clicking on the right hand image above. Owners who order a case of something currently on Co+op Deals by February 9 will get an additional 10% off, and non-owners get a case discount of 5%.

Special Order Deadline: February 9. Place your case order at the Customer Service Desk.

We have a great line-up of classes for February with something for everyone. Be sure to stretch your mind and your body with some of our offerings. Registration is required for all one time classes (even if they’re free!) and can be done online from our website by clicking on Events or by stopping in the store. Ongoing classes are drop-in and do not require registration. We hope to see you here no matter how much snow is on the ground!

What is Permaculture?
Thursday, February 2, 7-8:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE Presenters: Joe Gransee-Bowman and Paul Sebby
Permaculture is a design system approach addressing energy, shelter, and food that is modeled on the relationships found in nature.

Natural Health Care with Essential Oils
Thursday, February 9, 7-8:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE Presenter: Katie Milbrett
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years as a safe and natural system that is free from synthetic chemicals, toxins, side effects, and addictions. By using pure essential oils, we not only address illnesses and discomforts but help to build healthy and resilient bodies.

Improving Home Energy Performance
Saturday, February 11, 1-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $15/$13 owners Presenter: Joe Gransee-Bowman
How does energy performance fit into designing a residential living system while integrating the needs for shelter, energy, and food? Learn about air sealing, weatherization improvements, safety concerns, and the services energy auditors and insulation crews provide.

The Chemistry of Chocolate
Tuesday, February 14, 7-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $13/$11 owners Presenter: Jerry Mohrig
Learn the secrets of chocolate on the most important chocolate-giving holiday. Get information on the composition of chocolate, manufacturing, health issues, and how to evaluate chocolates by taste, with just a little history mixed in.

Owner Orientation and Tour
Saturday, February 18, 9-10:30 a.m.
Cost: FREE Presenter: Mary Upham
Whether you’re a new owner or have shopped the Co-op since the early days you will learn new things about Just Food. Receive a $5 store coupon for each owner household that completes the tour.

Ongoing classes:

Spring Forest Qigong Practice Group
Mondays, 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Drop in fee: $10 Instructor: Mary Zelmer
Join us for continuing practice of the Spring Forest Qigong principles. Learn techniques to feel the flow of your energy and help relieve physical pain, stress, depression and more. Drop in fee is $10.

Knitting Group
Mondays, 7-9 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Everyone welcome. Bring your project for conversation and knitting.

T’ai Chi Ch’uan
Saturdays, 9-11:30 a.m.
Drop in fee: $12 Instructor: Paul Magee
T’ai Chi Ch’uan is both a way to strengthen the body and to study philosophy; it’s a martial art and a meditation system. Your first lesson is free. Drop in fee for subsequent classes is $12.

The United Nations has designated 2012 as International Year of Cooperatives, and we’re kicking it off by streaming the world premiere of ‘Lights, Cameras, Co-ops’ in the Community Room on Saturday, January 21 beginning at 6:45 p.m.! The most exciting part? We’re in it! That’s right, Just Food Co-op is one of the three stores that will be featured in this premiere video, produced by the National Cooperative Grocers Association. You’ll see familiar faces, including our friends Rae and Leo Rusnak, who talk about their relationship to Just Food and you can learn about other co-ops and their relationships with their communities.

Be sure to reserve your seat so we know how many snacks to provide!

Just Food Co-op will be closing early at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 31 and will be closed all day on Sunday, January 1 so that our employees may spend the holiday with their friends and family. We will be open our regular hours from 8 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday.

Happy New Year! Having a party? Going to a party? Don’t forget to pick up these must-have party treats:

>> Mandarin oranges
>> A few delicious cheeses and crackers
>> Hummus and pita
>> Sparkling cider
>> Chips & salsa
>> Mixed nuts

Tired of cooking? Here are three easy, low-cost meals to whip up this week, each $6 or less if you are a Just Food owner. Each meal feeds 2, maybe more.

1. Amy’s Spinach Pizza (on sale for owners for $3.59; non-owners pay $4.39) with a side of Stahlbush Island Farms broccoli (on sale for $1.79 for 10 oz).

2. Chili made from a 28 oz can of Muir Glen Crushed Tomatoes (on sale for $1.99), one 15 oz can each of Westbrae Black Beans and Pinto Beans (on sale for $1.25 each). Drain beans, then combine with tomatoes and chili powder to your liking, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with popcorn (our bulk organic yellow popcorn is $1.49/lb).

3. Serve a fried egg (Schultz Organic White Eggs are $1.59 per half dozen) in a Rudi’s Organic English Muffin (on sale for $2.59/6-pack) topped with a little salsa, mustard, mayo, or cheese from your refrigerator. Add a side of Stahlbush Island Farms green beans or peas (on sale for $1.79 for 10 oz).

Just Food Co-op will be closing early at 4 p.m. on December 24 and will be closed all day on December 25 so that our employees may spend the holiday with their friends and family. We will be open our regular hours from 8 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday.

Happy Holidays!

Still looking for that perfect gift? Consider Co-op gift cards for your favorite people, available in any denomination you’d like. They make great stocking stuffers or gifts for:

- Teachers
- Postal carrier
- Students
- Neighbors
- Co-workers
- Friends
- Family

Discover great savings for everyone in the Co+op Deals flyer. With new sales every two weeks or so, it’s a great way to try new things or stock up on your favorites.

Don’t forget that if you order a case by the special order deadline, you’ll get the sale price PLUS 5% off (10% off if you are a Just Food Owner!)

Click on the image above to download a pdf of the current flyer. Special order deadline for this flyer is December 29.

Did you read about the Rural Enterprise Center‘s One Big Thing campaign in the ComPost? Would you like to help support newly-trained agripreneurs? You can make a donation here.