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Three More for the Store! Owner Campaign Report

By Krista On May 21, 2013 · Add Comment
As an owner, you have made an investment in bringing the Macomb Food Co-op to life. You share an interest in creating a place where fresh, natural, organic food is available from local producers who use sustainable agricultural practices. Making this a reality is up to every current owner! If we each enlisted three new [...]
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Recipe of the Month: Sweet Potato, Black Bean, Spinach, and Pepper Vegan Enchiladas

By macombfoodcoop On May 6, 2013 · Add Comment
Sweet Potato, Black Bean, Spinach, and Pepper Vegan Enchiladas (Adapted from Time Crunch Vegan Enchiladas) Makes 4 Enchiladas Ingredients: • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil • 1 onion, chopped (approx. 2 cups) • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 cup sweet potato, chopped (or zucchini) • 1 bell pepper, chopped • 2 handfuls spinach, [...]
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Owner Spotlight: Becky Bean

By macombfoodcoop On May 6, 2013 · Add Comment
Becky Bean is new to Macomb, having recently met and married Matt, who is a professor of music and theatre at WIU. She is a theatre artist by trade, including acting, singing, teaching, dialects, costuming, children’s theatre, Shakespeare and voiceovers. She has also been a professional Christmas caroler with the Dickens Carolers of Seattle. Becky [...]
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Favorite Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie

By macombfoodcoop On May 6, 2013 · Add Comment
A favorite recipe: Shepherd’s Pie 1 1/2 lbs ground buffalo or turkey 1 onion, chopped 1-2 cups vegetables (chopped carrots, corn, peas) 1 1/2 – 2 lbs cauliflower 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, divided 1/2 cup low-sodium beef or vegetable broth 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Salt, pepper and seasonings to taste Preheat oven to 400. [...]
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Your Co-op in the Community

By macombfoodcoop On May 6, 2013 · Add Comment
Margaret Ovitt and Jean Davenport presented Co-op information to the Macomb Beautiful Association on April 17. We thank them for the invitation and for lunch. The Association will be holding their Annual Plant Sale on May 4. This is a good time to buy plants, and support the groups’ worthwhile activities. The Co-op displayed information [...]
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Fresh & Local

By macombfoodcoop On May 6, 2013 · Add Comment
Fresh & Local Local, non-chemically produced products are available now or for order. Click on links below for more information. Support local producers! Pork from Boggs Hoggs Contact Kristy Boggs at 309-333-7608, boggsfarm@gmail.com, Maple Syrup from Oakland Acres   Contact Barrie McVey & Jack Wohlstadter at 309-254-3724 Beef from West Prairie Beef Farm, Inc. West Prairie [...]
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Steering Meeting Minutes: 4/30/2013

By Krista On May 2, 2013 · Add Comment
Macomb Food Co-op Steering Committee Meeting Minutes April 30, 2013 City Hall community room Present: Margaret Ovitt, Jean Davenport, Brian Davies, Gordon Rands, Becky Bean, Dusty Berg, and Julie Anne Pickett. Absent: Pam Rands and Krista Bowers-Sharpe. The meeting was called to order by Margaret at 6:30 p.m. Minutes of the April 16 steering committee [...]
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Steering Meeting Minutes: 4/16/2013

By Krista On April 18, 2013 · Add Comment
Macomb Food Co-op Steering Committee Meeting Minutes April 16, 2013 City Hall community room Present: Margaret Ovitt, Jean Davenport, Brian Davies, Gordon Rands, Krista Bowers-Sharpe, Becky Bean, Dusty Berg, and Julie Anne Pickett. Absent: Pam Rands. The meeting was called to order by Margaret at 6:30 p.m. Minutes of the April 2 steering committee meeting [...]
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Receipe of the Month: Kale-Slaw with Curried Almond Dressing

By macombfoodcoop On April 8, 2013 · Add Comment
Adapted from Dreena Burton’s web site, plant-powered kitchen. Recipe is  wheat, gluten, soy, and oil free. Ingredients for slaw: -one small to medium-size apple, cored and julienned (3/4 to 1 cup), tossed in 1 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice -2 ½ – 3 cups julienned kale (leaves cut/torn from stems – discard stems) -1 ½ [...]
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Producer Spotlight: Barrie McVey

By Krista On April 8, 2013 · Add Comment
A little bit about Barrie’s family: Barrie lives with her husband Jack and their two children: Isabel, age 14, and Emma, age 12. She works for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as District Forester for several counties. Jack is also employed by IDNR as a Waterways Construction Supervisor. Their children are involved in many [...]
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    • Events on June 25, 2013
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        Starts: 6:30 pm
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    • Events on July 2, 2013
      • Communications Meeting
        Starts: 7:00 pm
        Location: Becky Bean residence
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    • Events on July 9, 2013
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        Location: Macomb City Hall
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