tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172309822024-03-08T06:07:41.109-05:00old blogcooperating since 1975Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-51223301430484562522006-12-21T13:07:00.000-05:002006-12-21T13:09:31.223-05:00We've Moved!The Syracuse Real Food Co-op's blog can now be found at <a href="http://syracuserealfood.coop">http://syracuserealfood.coop</a>!<br /><br />Please update your links and also note that if you are reading our feed, that has changed to <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SyracuseRealFoodCoop">http://feeds.feedburner.com/SyracuseRealFoodCoop</a>Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-52922066255469417132006-12-07T14:19:00.000-05:002006-12-07T14:20:57.595-05:00Support Rural AmericaGreen Rabbit Farm, supplier of some of the Co-op's wonderful local veggies, sent this out to its mailing list today. I figured readers of this blog would be interested...<br /> <a href="http://www.cfra.org/nran_endorse.htm">Support Rural America</a><br /><br />KrisSyracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-3375247773771300592006-11-14T10:56:00.000-05:002006-11-14T11:20:40.766-05:00Co-op Happenings....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/1600/JoGMM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/320/JoGMM.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/1600/GMM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/320/GMM.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />The Co-op has been quite active lately, its time for the blog to catch up. Last night we held our Fall General Membership Meeting at the Westcott Cinema. We screened the movie <a href="http://www.blackgoldmovie.com">Black Gold</a>. Over 60 members enjoyed good conversation, locally grown popcorn, Fair Trade coffee, a eye opening documentary, and a chance to nominate themselves for the Board of Directors. Co-op member Stefanie Noble decided she was going to throw her hat in the ring nominate herself for one of the open positions. More information about the election will be available soon. <br /><br />On Sunday night we held our 2nd annual Harvest Dinner at <br /><a href="http://www.bcrestaurant.com">BC Restaurant</a>. A big thanks to the farmers who participated, the folks who came for the farmers food and the Bill Collins of bc for preparing a wonderful meal. (pictures to follow)Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-11223734870171031612006-10-14T13:18:00.000-04:002006-10-14T13:19:52.524-04:00Fall Membership MeetingJoin us on Nov. 13 at 6pm for a Meeting and a Movie. We are holding our Fall o6 Membership Meeting at the Westcott Cinema this year, it should be a great night. We will be showing <a href="http://blackgoldmovie.com">Black Gold</a>.Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-57389465046509759792006-10-12T11:02:00.000-04:002006-10-12T11:05:40.945-04:00Best of SyracuseThe finals are here! The current issue of the Syracuse New Times contains the ballot for the final voting, pick one up today! <br /><br />We are up for 6 of the categories: <br /><br />1. Best Neighborhood Market<br /><br />2. Best Health Food Store<br /><br />3. Best Place to Pick Up The New Times<br /><br />4. Best Place for Vegetarian/Vegan Food<br /><br />5. Best Gift Shop<br /><br />6. Best Produce<br /><br />Thanks for your support Syracuse!Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-68343258758077549522006-10-06T16:04:00.000-04:002006-10-06T16:08:34.484-04:00Co-op Potluck!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/1600/potluck8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/320/potluck8.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;">It is time for a potluck! </span> <br />10.22.06 / 1:30pm - 4:30pm / Westcott Community Center<br /><br /> This is going to be a FUN event!Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-13019036649371435772006-09-28T14:28:00.000-04:002006-09-28T14:30:41.190-04:00Local Apples!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/1600/apples.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/320/apples.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Check out the Co-op's LOCAL APPLES today!Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-30398993573351225702006-09-28T10:31:00.000-04:002006-09-28T10:45:48.302-04:00Best of SyracuseThe Syracuse New Time's <span style="font-weight:bold;">Best of Syracuse</span> nominations are in, and the Co-op is up for 6 AWARDS! The contest will be holding a final vote <br />in the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Oct. 18 issue of the New Times</span>. <br /><br />Support the Co-op and Vote!<br /> <br />We are up for...<br /><br />Best Health Food Store<br />Best Place to Pick up the Syracuse New Times<br />Best Vegetarian / Vegan Food<br />Best Produce<br />Best Neighborhood Market<br />Best Gift Shop<br /><br />Thank you for your support!Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-24864084997163115212006-09-23T11:37:00.000-04:002006-09-23T11:41:16.189-04:00Learn about Local Weeds!Wise Woman Herbalist, and Co-op Member, Marie Summerwood is holding a <span style="font-weight:bold;">Weed Walk</span> in the Morningside Community Garden. The event is being held Oct. 5 at 5pm. <br /><br />Marie will teach you about many local plants and just how useful they are. Marie has studied herbal medicine for over 20 years.<br /><br />The Morningside Community Garden is located behind the Ed Smith Elementary School on Broad St.(below the water towers). <br /><br />If you are interested please RSVP at 315.472.1385Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-61192627769962237622006-09-14T14:38:00.000-04:002006-09-14T14:42:43.689-04:00Local Farm Profile<a href=" http://organicvalley.coop/heart/index.html?id=15">Click here </a> <a href="http://organicvalley.coop/heart/index.html?id=15"></a> to learn more about one of our great CNY Family Farms and their role in Organic Valley. Organic Valley, being a cooperative of family farmers, is a company we firmly stand behind. We carry a number of Organic Valley products in the store, I personally love the milk! <br /><br />KrisSyracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-45775530872913436792006-09-14T10:34:00.000-04:002006-09-14T10:35:21.376-04:00Seasonal Cooking<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_wig9hplP4w"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_wig9hplP4w" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /><br />This educational video is part of a series available on youtube.com. Kevin Snow puts on a great show, enjoy and look for more to come.<br /><br />KrisSyracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-55066557483965744572006-09-09T15:43:00.000-04:002006-09-09T16:17:50.344-04:00Cheese of the day: Morbier (moor-bee-ay)<br /><br />A rich semi-soft cheese that tastes of nuts and fruit with an aroma of freshly-mowed hay. Morbier is named after the French town of its origin.<br /><br />Historically the producers of the cheese would cover the curd at night with ash in<br />order to preserve the moisture. The next morning the makers would then<br />add a fresh batch of curd to the top of the ash and let age. Morbier was then completed. An excellent selection for either a table cheese or melting on breads.<br /><br />Matthew the SRFC cheese guy.Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-84753808581674444872006-08-31T09:09:00.000-04:002006-08-31T09:17:40.020-04:00Taste of Westcott!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/1600/tasteofwestcott.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/320/tasteofwestcott.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />The Co-op participated in Syracuse University's <span style="font-style:italic;">The Taste of Westcott</span> last night. The event is put together each year in order to connect area food based businesses to SU students. This year they connected 700+ hungry students with several area greats. I must say we were a big hit, I have seen pirana with less of an appitite! Adam, Lori and Kris (me) were busy from start to finish feeding the masses.Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-35112003700315384562006-08-30T09:28:00.000-04:002006-08-30T09:34:39.389-04:00Best of Syracuse - New TimesIts Best of Syracuse time again! Todays New Times has the first ballot for the Best of Syracuse. Can you thnk of your favorite...coffee joint, fresh bread spot, best produce, best gift shop,<span style="font-weight:bold;"> best neighborhood market</span>, best health food store, best place to pick up Syracuse New Times, best place to hide a body? Follow the rules and make sure you pick at least 30.Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-20737746550488450342006-08-26T09:30:00.000-04:002006-08-26T09:31:34.265-04:00Add yourself to our Co-op Friends map!We want to see where our friends are! Add yourself to our map directly to the right of this posting so we can take a look at how far our network ranges.Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-4850831520656104822006-08-23T09:43:00.000-04:002006-08-23T09:48:09.511-04:00Write to the New LeafLets keep the conversation going. Post replys to this blog, write letters to The New Leaf (our newsletter), talk to the staff. The thing that seperates us from other stores that sell similar products is the fact that we are a cooperative. Lets celebrate the challange that presents to us, lets COOPERATE!Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-74000624252010483462006-08-22T17:39:00.000-04:002006-08-22T17:40:10.440-04:00changes in the layoutNotice anything different... <br />We are doing some work with the blog layout. Keep postedSyracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-1155309253491433312006-08-11T13:06:00.000-04:002006-08-11T11:14:13.586-04:00Proper use of the Bulk AisleHere at the Co-op we reocognize the incredible value of the bulk foods section, and as we see interest in it grow we realize that many of you must be thinking along the same lines. Our bulk choices range from the finest locally made organic granolas, to the highest quality beans/rices/ nuts available. In fact we have the most competitive prices on organic bulk food in the region. Personally, I am a big fan of the Tierra Farms granolas, the Pistacio Mulberry in particular (try it with some Evans Double Maple Yogurt). <br /><br />Marty (Co-op bulk manager) is shown below showing clerks Adam and Brad proper bulk buying techniques...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/320/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/1600/2gg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/320/2gg.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/320/3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-1155239909182204122006-08-10T15:40:00.000-04:002006-08-10T15:58:29.200-04:00Baby Food!The Co-op's baby food section is expanding. We now carry each stage of your babies diet (1-3). Start your new baby off with organics!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/1600/babyfood.1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/320/babyfood.0.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-1155131111400526062006-08-09T09:43:00.000-04:002006-08-09T09:45:11.410-04:00Puffins!An actual Puffin has occupied the Co-op! Maybe you should come and see this...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/1600/000_0307_1.0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/200/000_0307_1.0.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-1150578692927965292006-06-17T17:02:00.000-04:002006-06-20T02:23:24.036-04:00Local StawberriesCome by the Co-op for some Fresh, Local and Delicious Stawberries! Nothing is sweeter and more refreshing on a summer day than fresh picked strawberries and the co-ops got them!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/1600/strawberries.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/400/strawberries.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-1150234920616422652006-06-13T17:31:00.000-04:002006-06-15T13:13:00.813-04:00Taste of SyracuseWe participated in the Taste of Syracuse this year (June 2-3), and it was quite a weekend. The weather did not cooperate with us the way we would have liked, seeing as how we were selling organic frozen fruit bars. Hopefully next year's June will be more summer like. Matt, our new cheese buyer, was at the event selling wonderful Artisinal Cheese plates.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/1600/tos.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/400/tos.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-1149431463414156642006-06-04T09:56:00.000-04:002006-06-13T23:37:01.546-04:00The New Bulk Bins Are Here! The New Bulk Bins Are Here!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3843/1656/1600/new_coop_bins_P1029.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3843/1656/320/new_coop_bins_P1029.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />To anyone who may have come shopping on Weds. May 31: I'd like to assure you the Coop has not exploded! Many people have often joked that if we tried to fit anymore stuff or people in here that that very thing may happen, and it may have seemed that way from the state of the store for a day or two last week. What with the large boxes and stacks of shelves piled on the sidewalk. Bulk bins scattered throughout the store. Loads of tools and freezer installation men clogging the last aisle. Helpless employees trying to find a square inch of space to do their work. <br /><br />We all know the Coop has been growing exponentially the past few years, and with fast growth can come the occasional growing pain, as evidenced by our store pouring out onto the sidewalk last Wednesday. But as Wednesday turned into Thursday the Coop elves were busy at work. By elves, of course, I mean a group of dedicated staff and volunteers who were gathered at a moments notice and worked into the wee hours of the morning. So come check out our new and improved bulk section as well as our expanded freezer section.<br /><br />Thanks to Adam, Andrew, Chuck, Desira, Ryan, and Travis B. for making it happen, and Kenneth for the nice pic.<br /><br />Bulk Master FlexSyracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-1148310378498095642006-05-22T10:53:00.000-04:002006-05-29T04:50:07.393-04:00Recess CoffeeAs many of our shoppers know Recess Coffee has started roasting coffee beans right here in our neighborhood! What you might not have known is that you can get Fair Trade beans, roasted at Recess, here at the Coop. We've got the Lightning Bolt Blend in bulk and we also have 1/2 pound bags of the Lightning Bolt, Sumatran Manheling AA, and my personal favorite Ethiopian Yirgacheffe. Check out their <a href="http://www.recesstheshop.com/">website</a> for more about Recess. <br /><br />Bulk Master FlexSyracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17230982.post-1148163647541737282006-05-20T18:13:00.000-04:002006-05-20T18:20:47.543-04:00Plant Sale at the Co-opToday's Plant Sale was a huge success! Karl Frost from Frosty Morning Farm and Kendra Pearse from Black Brook Farm were here to sell seedlings and answer questions. Look for more events like this through the summer!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/1600/karl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3206/2103/320/karl.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Syracuse Real Food Co-ophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371613232642610807noreply@blogger.com0