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UPDATE ON THE CO-OP |
by Neal Carson On October 24th we celebrated the National Day of Food and invited all of our members, friends and supporters to come in and see the progress on our new co-op. We wish our “Construction Crew” aka the “Wrecking Crew of One,” Mr. Hugh Downing, could have been there to hear all the accolades. So many commented on the progress made to date!
Much work remains to be done of course. Once we receive green lights from the borough and county, we can begin construction/electrical/plumbing work, and plan to install our various refrigerators, freezers, shelves and other equipment. November promises to be a busy, busy month as we build the Doylestown Food Co-op and prepare to open our incredible store! |
Food Co-op Hosts Open House to Celebrate Food Day |
by JACQUELINE FOX
Some of the many scrumptious offerings enjoyed by all who attended included: creamy tomato basil soup, pumpkin soup with a kick, the profoundly delectable pumpkin hummus, chili pepper cornbread whoopee pies with honey buttercream filling, autumn spiced cookies, bite-sized pumpkin muffins that fit perfectly in a child’s hand, broccoli cheddar roll ups, quinoa stuffed mushrooms, parsnip mini cupcakes, organic Swedish meatballs, apples and brie on crackers, chunky apple pear sauce, an array of pumpkin and spiced pies ... the taste sensations went on. People chatted with each other and made new friends while sampling all the delicious treats. There were endless requests for all the food recipes so the Co-op is in the process of compiling them to share with you in future Appetizer newsletters. |
FEATURED PRODUCER - Giggling Goat Dairy |
by CATHY MORANO![]() Interested in getting local, farmstead fresh, handcrafted cheese? Look no further. The Giggling Goat Dairy, owned by Teri Jones, provides a variety of farmstead cheeses made from goat milk produced on her farm. Goat milk, you say? Yes! It turns out that goat milk has more protein, calcium and 1/3 less cholesterol than cow milk! Who knew? Moreover, it is easier for many to digest as the fatty chains are smaller (making it "naturally" homogenized). Amazingly, it's basically a "whole food." While it would be boring, one could live on goat milk alone! World-wide, goat milk is the most popular dairy milk! Yet, many of us say "yuck." Why is that?
I interviewed Teri at our recent "Open House" at the Doylestown Food Co-Op Store. I learned that all of the Giggling Goat Dairy cheeses are made by hand, in small batches, to the highest standards. She, and her partner-in-life, Trish Jones, with recently added help from Del Val Ag college students (Von Scully, Taryn Yerkley, and Cassandra Brandt) milk the goats BY HAND twice a day! Every goat has a name, and every goat gets TLC. Result? Happy goats! Happy goats are healthy goats, which makes for great milk, and you need great milk to make great cheese. Voila! As an aside, this is a great opportunity for Del Val Ag students to gain experience. One of the students has switched her passion from cows to goats; another is now dreaming of running a goat dairy. The milking help from the students allows Teri to leave the farm and go to farmer's markets and community events to educate folks about goat cheese, as well as sell her cheese. A win-win-win -- the students get experience; a local farm is sustained, and our community gets local, fresh, nutritious food. |
FEATURED RECIPE - Roasted Broccoli with Garlic & Red Pepper |
![]() Recipe submitted by RITA M. SARAO Finding local broccoli can be a real challenge, but the superior taste really is worth the extra work. Grab some now before the freezing overnight temperatures take hold an whip up a batch of yummy, Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Red Pepper. Find the recipe here. |
'ANGRY MOMS' PROMOTE HEALTHIER FOOD IN SCHOOLS |
by PATRICIA CANGELOSI Amy, a resident of Weston, Connecticut., made a documentary in 2007 called “Two Angry Moms” in conjunction with Dr. Susan Rubin, a private health counselor and fellow “Angry Mom.” The film follows efforts in several parts of the country to improve the quality of food provided to students. Following the film, Amy and a panel of local women involved in the healthier food movement answered questions from audience members, and Amy signed copies of her book. Alarming statistics are raised as well. Read more here. |
DID YOU KNOW?? |
![]() Some other neat facts about farm fresh eggs (source):
* According to USDA Sustainable Agriculture and Research Education Program |
SHOW YOUR CO-OP PRIDE |
As we gear up for the opening of our Co-op, it's time to show your friends and neighbors where YOU plan to buy your groceries! ![]() ![]() ![]() To visit our store, click the link below. Be sure to select "view all products" to see all of the variations of the items we are offering. |
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