Veggies to the polar vortex!
We are very pleased to still be offering local veggies this far into the winter. Availability is slowly dropping off, though we do expect to get more local greens when our indoor growers get into full production again. This week's shares are 70% Local for Produce and 65% Local for Fruit shares. We'll keep you updated as sources move in and out of production and post our relative scores each week. Let us know what you think!
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 is only 12 short questions, and should only take 3-5 minutes. We always get better with comments from you!
In this issue, you can check out the following updates:
:: Share Contents for 1/25
:: New pickup Locations-- your feedback needed!
:: Upcoming Playshops
:: Final Menu for Oye! Guatemala 1/31
Read on for more details! Don't forget to reserve your shares for this weekend --
ediblealchemyfoods.com/order! See you this weekend...
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Share Contents for the week of 1/25/14
Produce:
1 square of spicy Micro Greens from Urban Canopy, Chicago IL
1 Carnival Squash from Nichols Farm & Orchards, Marengo IL
1.5 lbs purple, white & yellow Carrots from Genesis Growers, St Anne IL
1 lb purple-top Turnips from Growing Power in Milwaukee, WI
1.5 lbs german butterball Potatoes from Nichols Farm & Orchards, Marengo IL
2 lbs red Onions from Nichols Farm & Orchards, Marengo IL
1 bunch Red Curly Kale from CA via Co-op Partners
1 head of Cauliflower from CA via Co-op Partners
Fruit:
1 half-gallon Apple Cider from Seedling Orchards, New Haven MI
a handful of Jonagold Apples from Ellis Family Farms, Benton Harbor, MI
1 lb of Minneola Tangelos from FL via Co-op Partners
1/2 lb of Mejdool Dates from CA via Co-op Partners
shares:
ediblealchemyfoods.com/order. Hooray!
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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:
Wicker Park: Plenty Good Food
www.plentygoodfood.com/Local source grocery & deli near Damen & Division
2036 West Division Street, Chicago IL 60622
map:
http://goo.gl/maps/zjLV1
West Loop: Sat Nam Yoga
www.satnamyogachicago.com/Kundalini Yoga in the West Loop Gate! near Morgan Pink Line.
1304 W Washington, Chicago IL 606
map:
http://goo.gl/maps/NK2Qx
Lakeview: Sandwich Me In
sandwichmeinchicago.comLocal lunch and zero-waste kitchen! Near Belmont & Clark.
3037 North Clark Street Chicago, Il 60657
map:
http://goo.gl/maps/X9ECI
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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 2-4pmFood 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 Basics
Sunday March 30 1-3pm SOLD OUT!
Sunday April 13 1-3pm
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Oye! Guatemala - Underground Dinner 1/31/14
Ladies and Gentlemen, the word is in-- here is the final menu for our January Underground Dinner. We are bringing the flavors of Centroamerico with unequivocally Chicago style. Like what you see? Reserve your spot for the dinner here:
http://bit.ly/1baLoGw
Presentemos, el Carte Final!
Comer (To Eat):
Tamales :: pepitino salsa
Guatemalan drop tamales :: Pepita Cream Sauce
Sopa de guisquil y pan de casa
Huisquil Soup with Homemade bread
Ensalada de zanhoria y remolacha :: pasas y anjonjoli :: repollo en fermenta :: limon y sal
Carrot & beet slaw with almonds, raisins, sesame, lime over fermented cabbage.
Plato tipico vegetariano :: arroz y pimienta/ frijoles negros/ platanos/ huevo/ tortilla/ zanahoria y guisquil / salsa picante de papaya y chiles cobanero
Tipico Guatemalan Vegetarian Plate :: rice y allspice / black beans/ platains/ egg/ tortilla/ huisquil and carrot/ papaya and chile hot sauce
Masacaques de banano con Mole de chocolate y pimientas
Banana masacakes with guatemalan chocolate mole sauce
Beber (To Drink):
Xocolatl picante :: spiced mayan chocolate
Gallo :: Guatemala's finest malt
Quetzalteca Mojito :: cilantro, cucumber, aguardiente
el Caballero :: Ron Botron anejo, jugo de naranja, orange zest
Morning Rooster :: spiked atitlan cafe, agave, crema
Join us. Friday January 31, 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____________________________________________
See you this Saturday! Reserve your shares! Come and volunteer!-- volunteers always welcome at ECO from 10am-1pm.
best,
DIetrich & Andrea
Edible Alchemy Foods