http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/ The Wedge Community Co-op Newsletter is a bi-monthly publication. The Wedge Newsletter is a service for member-owners and other customers of the Wedge Co-op. It provides timely information on a variety of subjects related to cooperatives, organic agriculture, natural foods, the environment, and health. http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/now-seeking-candidates-wedge-board-of-directors We are seeking Wedge Co-op members who want to help guide the Wedge's future. Our Board of Directors is a collaborative team that provides oversight, advice and a sounding board for co-op management. The continued health of our co-op depends on a ... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/wedge-is-going-to-garlic-fest-in-august 5th Annual Minnesota Garlic Festival Saturday, August 14, 2010 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine) McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, MN Adults: $5 | Kids Under 12: $3 | Stroller/carried babies: Free (No pets please) The Minnesota ... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/member-wanted We need a member to help us prepare for the board elections this fall. If you want to shape the future of the board without running for a position yourself, consider being part of the Nominations Committee. The Nominations Committee consists of a ... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/from-general-manager By Lindy Bannister As I write this, I have just returned from the annual meeting of the National Cooperative Business Association in Washington, D.C. For the past three years, I have sat on the board of this association that does very important... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/wanted-board-candidates-for-october-2010-election Do you want to help guide the Wedge's future? Do you care about membership and staying successful in a changing and challenging business environment? Are you ready to do more to ensure the Wedge's continued success? If so, please consider running for... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/india By Wendy Gordon I recently returned from a month-long trip to India full of tales to tell and about ten pounds heavier. Yes, the food was delicious, so delicious that our family now cooks and eats Indian food several times a week. This is not t... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/indian-recipes By Wendy Gordon Here are a few of our favorite Indian recipes, adapted from the excellent "Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking" by Yamuna Devi. There is no major shortcut to Indian cooking. You can simplify the spices, or not bother roastin... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/membership-report By Elizabeth Archerd, Member Services Manager There are so many things to tell you about this month. We are expecting to once again celebrate locally produced food with other co-ops in the Twin Cities later this summer. Keep an eye on the Augus... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/financial-report By Elka Malkis, Financial Manager Sales for the 1st three quarters (July - March) of the fiscal year were $30,243,971. This is a 2.6% increase from the previous year. The increase has been largely driven by increased business at the warehouse. At ... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/ask-professor-produce Does the Wedge carry organic edible flowers? The roses that you have in your floral area are locally grown, but are they safe to eat? We're looking to decorate a cake. —Melinda, Hopkins One thing people are good at, on the whole, is taking so... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/firsttech-truly-first-for-apple-computers By Harvey Zuckman, FirstTech CFO/Owner There is only one company still in existence that has been selling Apple computer products since they arrived on the market in 1977. FirstTech is not just an industry pioneer; we are an independent, locally o... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/news-from-around-store Bakehouse Wedge artisan breads are made fresh every day with all-natural ingredients and no preservatives or dough conditioners. We follow old world techniques using natural starters and long fermentation times. For example, it takes three days to... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/new-in-grocery-department Bulk Agave Sweetened Fruit Slices and Gummy Bears Barsy's Smoked Almonds Xylitol Frozen Against The Grain Gourmet gluten-free baguettes, bagels and rolls Udi's Gluten Free Foods Pizza Crust Food For Life Gluten-free Eng... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/protect-perishable-groceries-from-heat By Wedge Grocery Staff With warm weather comes the reminder that perishable food needs extra care. After all, you go out of your way to purchase high quality groceries, so it is important to help them get safely home from the store this time of ye... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/find-those-yellow-stickers By Susan Stewart, Organic Certification Coordinator Have you seen those little yellow stickers that say "Certified Organic" around a mini Wedge logo? They are everywhere, on products throughout each department at the Wedge. I challenge y... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://gaia/newsletter/june-july-2010/trustone-financial-minneapolis-branch By Lisa Palma, VP of Member Services TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union (TruStone) will open its first Minneapolis branch in the LynLake neighborhood in mid-May. TruStone is excited to be a part of the community at 2817 Lyndale Avenue South. ... Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000