It's so cold!
But you knew that.
Though, we still do have quite a good range of local veggies & apples for your pantry. This week, produce is 90% local and fruit is 70%. Not too bad, considering we can't go outside without freezing our eyelashes nowadays. Thanks to our farmers for growing enough to feed us through the winter.
Also: MARK YOUR CALENDERS FOR THE GOOD FOOD FESTIVAL!
March 13,14 & 15. Find more info at www.goodfoodfestivals.com , and stay posted here via EA. We're quite involved this year again and hope to see you there with us!
We're making a lot of changes and updates to shares, locations, and prices this year. Keep your finger on the pulse and give us your feedback here: http://bit.ly/II2jmm --It's only 12 short questions, and should only take 3-5 minutes. We always get better with comments from you!
In this issue, check out the following updates:
:: Share Contents for 2/1
:: New pickup Locations-- your feedback needed!:: Upcoming Playshops
:: Pickled & Preserved Underground Dinner 2/21
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Produce Share
2 lb chioggia beets from Genesis Growers, St Anne IL
1 lb portobella mushrooms from River Valley Ranch, Slades Corners, WI
1. lb cipollini onions from Nichols Farm, Marengo, IL
1.5 lb russian blue & butter ball potatoes from Nichols Farm, IL
1 head lettuce or frisee from CA via Co-op Partners
3 oz Chicago grown BASIL! from Windy City Harvest, Chicago
1 bunch collard greens from Growing Power, Milwaukee
1 cabbage from Featherstone Farm, Walworth WI
1 lb rutabega from Nichols Farm, IL
Fruit Share
a few granny smith Apples from Ellis Farms, Benton Harbor, MI
a few red cortland Apples from Ellis Farms, MI
1 lb luscious Pears from Future Fruit, Ridgeway WI
2 lbs fair trade bananas from the tropics
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New Pickup Locations in Wicker Park, Lakeview, & West Loop
We are excited to expand & provide a wider range of options for customers! We are seeking your feedback on the following pickup locations: If we receive a positive response, we will can start delivering next week! Please let us know where you are most likely to order your shares:
Pilsen: Belli's Grocer & Juice Bar
Hyper Local community grocery and delicious juices - near 18th & Halsted
1219 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
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:::Upcoming Playshops:::visit ediblealchemyfoods.com/playshops to register and to read more info. They are selling out quickly-- just a few more dates are still open!
Creative Kimchi with Andrea Mattson $30
Sat Jan 25 1pm-3pm :: SOLD OUT!
Thursday Feb 13 6-8pm SOLD OUT!
Sunday feb 23 2-4pm SOLD OUT !
Saturday March 8 2-4pm
Food As Medicine: Vegetarian Basics Playshop with Andrea Mattson & Dietrich McGaffey $30
Weds Feb 5 6p-8:30 SOLD OUT!
Mon Feb 17 6p-8:30 SOLD OUT!
Weds Feb 19 6p-8:30Fri March 7 6p-8:30 SOLD OUT!
DIY Spring Bodycare BasicsSunday March 30 1-3pm SOLD OUT!
Sunday April 13 1-3pm
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Pickled & Preserved 2/21
EA Underground Dinner
We've been stocking our pantry all year long with jars and jars of summer harvest goodness, and are going to break out the best of them for you! We'll integrate our famous preserves, pickles, sauces, ferments, vinegars, herbed liquors, hot sauces, and dried fruits into scrumptious bites for your palate.
Join us. Friday February 21, 2013
@ Eco Collective: 2042 W 21st Street (Not place!)dinner at 7:30pm
$50 for 5-course dinner with drink pairings$35 only the 5-course dinner
RSVP here: http://bit.ly/1baLoGw
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See you this Saturday! Reserve your shares! Come and volunteer!-- volunteers always welcome at ECO from 10am-1pm.
best,
DIetrich & Andrea
Edible Alchemy Foods