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Hey there! Just wanted to give you a quick heads-up that our beloved silken tofu has been taking a little vacation from our shelves lately. Unfortunately, our vendor hasn’t provided us with an estimated return date, but don’t worry – they haven’t given our favorite tofu the boot.

A quick update about our barley situation. Unfortunately, our supplier, Champlain Valley, has had to discontinue production for the year, so our beloved barley won’t be available for a while. Not to worry though – we’re on the lookout for another supplier to fill the barley-shaped hole in our hearts. Thanks for your understanding as we navigate this grainy situation!🌱✨

Best wishes for 2024! If you are a member and/or shopper at the coop, please fill out our annual short survey and let us know about your experience. We welcome any feedback and (constructive) suggestions to collectively improve what we are doing!

The survey should take less than 10 minutes and will be open until the end of January. All working members, non-working members, and regular or occasional shoppers are encouraged to answer. Feel free to circulate widely!

Link to the survey: shorturl.at/dNOS9

If you have any question[s] related to the survey, please contact: survey@4thstreetfoodcoop.org.

We’re delighted to announce the much-anticipated return of Gopal’s Seaweed Wraps! Indulge your taste buds in the exquisite Japanese Wasabi flavor or savor the delightful Thai Mango flavor – both available at the irresistible price of $2.89 each. We invite you to treat yourself to these delectable offerings that are sure to add a burst of flavor to your day. Don’t miss out on the joyous reunion with these beloved Seaweed Wraps, as they make their comeback to bring a touch of culinary delight to your plate.

For clean clothes and a cleaner planet, try out several package-free, sustainable, skin-friendly laundry options:

• Tru Earth laundry sheets or “eco-strips”: 1 strip = $0.40/load
• Pure Soap Flakes BULK Laundry powder ($8.19/lb, 1 tea spoon per load = less than $0.15/load) or pure Castile soap flakes ($15.56/lb) to make your own cleaning products
• Ecos unscented or magnolia lily BULK liquid laundry detergent ($2.65/lb, approximately $0.20/load)
• Vermont BULK Castile soap
• Dr Bronner’s BULK Castile soap

Exciting news from yesterday’s Union Square Farmer’s Market find – a Levain loaf (French Sourdough) from Bread Alone! My husband declared it a taste sensation, and it looked so good to me, although I can’t enjoy it myself since I’m gluten-sensitive. I’ve already ordered more for Monday, December 11th. But the joy on his face made it all worthwhile.

Each uncut Bread Alone loaf is $6.99, and the sliced version is $6.70 – a small price for the culinary bliss that awaits us next Monday!

Embark on a culinary adventure with our latest addition: a bountiful supply of organic SOY TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) in bulk! Brace yourself for VEGAN and GLUTEN-FREE goodness, as the sole ingredient powering this kitchen sensation is none other than premium organic soybeans, all at an incredible $7.34/lb!

More information about how to use our TVP (Bob’s Red Mill brand distributed via ACE Natural) here: https://www.bobsredmill.com/blog/healthy-living/how-to-use-textured-vegetable-protein-a-comprehensive-guide/

This week’s selections are Grain Pullman Small Sliced Case ($6.70) and San Fran Sourdough Torpedo (Uncut) ($6.99).

Bulk olive oil ($10.12/lb) is back in stock!

Rolled Oats are regular rolled oats ($2.08/lb) this week. The gluten-free rolled oats are out of stock with our supplier.

Barley berries’ ETA is next week, November 29.

Pistachios’ ETA is Friday, 11/24.

Muesli is out of stock from our current vendor.

Save a bird and try a TOFURKEY recipe with our BULK extra-firm tofu (@ithacasoy). You can find it at the bottom of the fridge for $3.15/lb. Bring your own container(s)!

An example of recipe that you can make with ingredients you can find at the coop, all organic, vegan, almost package-free, and possibly gluten-free: https://frommybowl.com/homemade-vegan-holiday-roast/

All BULK ingredients: Extra-firm tofu, Tamari, Vegetable oil, chickpea flour, balsamic vinegar, etc.

Stuffing & seasoning: Bouillon cubes or “Better than Bouillon” paste, tomato paste, onions, celery, bread (could be home-made with our gluten free flours), herbs, pecans, etc.

Musician Kazu Makino referring to the co-op: “Ate a grapefruit. This grapefruit looked like a grandma, so wrinkly, and it tasted like gold. I don’t go to normal stores. I go to this co-op in the East Village […]. They go out of their way to find local produce that is really, really the quality stuff. Things that look ugly but taste so good.”

See full article: https://www.grubstreet.com/2023/10/blonde-redhead-kazu-makino-grub-street-diet.html