Good Evening Readers. We had a short break, and now a week back at our studies. Already the end of semester is looming and we have snow on the mountains! Does that mean the ski season is upon us already? So early? Everything is speeding towards us? Or is it us racing forward? So many cookbooks with pages still untested. It's a very quiet week this week so lets all focus on Suzie's lovely food news and then try to get aware about compost. Yes, International Compost Awareness Week is coming up so repeat after me: Save Our Scraps! Save Our Scraps! I think I've told you before how I sneak our compost into our unit's communal garden surroundings. For those that don't have the luxury of soil surrounding their abode, bring your foody refuse to us. Andrew would like to let everyone know that his garden is loving the tasty old compost. Go here for more info on International Compost Awareness Week.
News
Egg Cartons
From Andrew
Thanks to everyone who responded to our previous call outs for egg cartons, we now have a large excess! This is great! Still bring your old ones in when you have them, but we're not in desperate need anymore.
Jars
From Andrew
While we have an abundance of egg cartons, our jar situation is in need of some assistance. Some days there just aren't enough in the shop for people to jar up their own oil, peanut butter, olives and tahini. If you have any just laying around your house which aren't going to be used, please bring them along and we'll be sure to find a loving home for them!
PRODUCT NEWS From Suzie
There are some exciting developments with products at your co-op! Thanks to the help of some generous volunteers, we're updating the shop inventory, clearing some old stock and making space for new products.... so expect some new delectable tasties in soon!
*New - Biscuits from bibba baking*
These sugar free treats are from Bibba baking, 3 Sydney women who started baking in response to the dietary intolerances that run in their family. This family run business is dedicated to baking delicious goodies that are health aware, with gluten and vegan options available. This week we are trialing a small run of their biscuits in 3 flavours - date and ginger, chocolate and sultana, and muesli. If you like them, show your support by buying them. As always, any feedback is welcomed by email to orders@thoughtfulfoods.org.au!
Tamari soy sauce, oats, muesli, wholemeal flour.
*Shop Specials*
There is still loads of white chocolate available in bulk at cost price (no further discount). Also on the discounts table is curry powder and ground black pepper. These were all past their used by date but are in good condition as far as we can tell.
Chai and Chat - Co-op Community Event
From Suzie
Do you have questions about your co-op, how it's run or the products that we're stocking?
Do you have any ideas for your co-op or would like to meet with members of the co-op community?
Or do you have something to share about anything food or the co-op related?
Then come along for Chai & Chat with us! It's an informal, all members welcome event happening at 6pm Thursday May 8th (week 8). You can pick up your vegie box and swing by for some yummy chai and lovely company before heading home. Hope to see you there.
Regular items:
Yoga
Free yoga is on again this Thursday - 2pm outside the co-op.
Eggs
Place egg orders before Tuesday and pay for them when you pick them up. If you can't make it into the shop to place your order, you can email it to eggs@thoughtfulfoods.org.au. Eggs are $3.60 per dozen and may receive a member or volunteer discount.
Fruit & Veg
Please get all orders in by midday on Wednesday. All order must be paid for in advance - money placed inside order form.
Boxes can be picked up between 2pm and 5pm on Thursday. If you can not get your box before 5pm, please call the shop on 9385 6097. If you have any questions about the process, please email veggies@thoughtfulfoods.org.au or speak to a volunteer in the shop during opening hours.
Bread
Bread arrives on Thursday morning and must be picked up that day before 5pm. Place orders (and pay in advance) by the end of the previous Thursday. Orders must include your membership number. Please talk to a volunteer in the shop if you'd like to place an order. If you'd like to see a price list, please see the bread page on our website (http://thoughtfulfoods.org.
Questions? Email bread@thoughtfulfoods.org.au or speak to a volunteer during opening hours.
Training
If you haven't had a training session, and you want to volunteer, come by for a one hour session from 11am or 3pm on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Weekly Meeting
Weekly meetings are held in the ARC building from 6pm every Wednesday.
COMMUNITY
Sydney VeganExpo 2009 - The Living Planet
Great speakers and entertainers, featuringMichael Klaper, M.D., A Diet for All ReasonsGreat stallsInspiring speakersBeautiful music to keep you entertainedDelicious, healthy food - all day!Enjoy a fun day out with all of your family and friends!Learn more about raw living food!Help to sustain our precious planet and animals by making conscious food choices!
10am-4pm
Sunday 3 May 2009
Petersham Town Hall
107 Crystal Street, Petersham
$5 entry, kids under 18 FREE!
Free parking on site
Five minute walk from train