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Greene Hill Food Co-op reaffirms its commitment to oppose racism in any of its forms. This is in accordance with our Anti-Racist and Rooted in Community Guiding Principles, which celebrate the racial diversity of our members and communities.
News
Much thanks to Leila Darabi for writing a fantastic article in Park Slope Food Coop’s Linewaiters’ Gazette that contextualizes our current situation and drive for new members. The article includes quotes from our General Manager Joel and Board Members and shows that together we can build a thriving community.
Our Store Improvement Campaign is still going strong! Help us get to the total $10,000 we need to make just two more improvements to the Co-op:
As we head into the end of 2020, we're working overtime to drum up more interest in our co-op! To get us to the 400-member mark, we've launched a Decemberlong campaign called Better Together. You'll find it on our social channels, and we encourage you to reshare from your personal account!
Product Spotlight
Summer is here, and there’s no better way to enjoy the warm weather than to bring out the grill. Available in the Co-op, Breukelen Rub’s flavorful spice blends will elevate any dish and spice up your grilling season.
In the process of incorporating more vegetables into my diet, I found Fire Ox’s quick and easy frozen meals in our co-op. These vegan, low-gluten and nut free-meals are not just quick to prepare, they’re filled with vegetables and will give you the ease of a frozen meal without the guilt.
What if I told you that one of the best cheeses I’ve ever had from the Co-op is vegan?
As I browsed through the snack shelves this week, I discovered something new and interesting: Norwegian Baked Knekkebrød, a vegan, wheat & nut-free crispbread produced in a small facility in Brooklyn.
Recipes
Member-owner Emily Nonko shares a recipe for elderberry and rosemary scones, from Evening Song Farm, a Vermont CSA (below). She just tried it and says they turned out great!
There is no purple shade as lucious as the purple of an eggplant -- and they are bountiful in the store. Stop by for one, two, or three for your next meal. You can try cooking with different eggplant varieties, too!
Aukstā Zupa, which means “pink soup,” is a very common dish throughout the little Baltic country of Latvia on these hot summer days. It’s a colorful, refreshing and healthy feast of summer ingredients.
The Co-op Q&A
Meet Joel, the Co-op’s new General Manager! With a background in the hospitality and food-service industry, he’s motivated by the pursuit of food justice and equality. You will likely meet Joel whenever you are working a shift, or maybe even while shopping.
Hi everyone! My name is Paige. I am a new member of the Co-op, a relatively new member of the neighborhood, and a recent addition to the content team!
Newish member-owner Emma Janaskie is the managing editor on our content team and helps tell all the engaging stories on social media as well as the Monthly you're reading right now.
Rae Ishee has been a Co-op member for six years. She’s a big fan of local agriculture and cooperatives and loves discovering new gems at the Co-op.