Tidal Creek Cooperative Food Market

There are lots of exciting things happening at Tidal Creek, and the Board of Directors is working hard to make the co-op the best it can be. A co-op exists for the benefit of its owners and we value owner input above all.
Please know that Anthony Garguilo is the liaison between owners and the Board. [...]

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Hi Co-op Owners! Please let me to take this time to update you on some new things here at the Co-op.
We participate in a monthly sales promotion, Cooperative Advantage Program (CAP), which allow us to pass on some big savings. These monthly items are tagged with a white glossy sign. Several of the products [...]

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by April Marlow
Tidal Creek has always been a big fan of reusable bags. We have offered sturdy canvas bags for over a century. In the past few years we wanted to offer a cheaper reusable bag and so we started carrying the colorful, compact Chico Bag, a staff favorite. We always loved the lightweight 99 [...]

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by Susan Jane Cheney
Special Reprint: the MIX, a bimonthly publication of the Twin Cities
“Eat locally” is an old idea making a comeback as the costs to individuals and the environment of long- distance shipping, packaging, and processing of foods are reevaluated. Consuming food close to its source is easy right now when markets are gorged [...]

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Earth Day 2008: Trees Please was a definite success with over 3,500 people in attendance and a record number of exhibitors. There were over 70 agencies represented in the Kids’ EcoZone, Exhibitor Tent, and the new Green Market Tent. Other cool attractions included the electric cars present and the biodiesel reactor!
On May 16th Tidal Creek’s [...]

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Q: Please get Robert’s Wheatfree Chaos.
A: This product has been discounted by the manufacturer.
Q: Will you carry flavored Stevia? Like English Toffee and Chocolate Vanilla.
A: We have vanilla Stevia by NuNaturals. We have carried other flavors in the past and they didn’t sell well. They can be special ordered.
Q: Looking for clear reusable nylon produce [...]

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FRONT END CHATTERBOX
Spring is finally here, and it’s the perfect time of year to picnic! And what’s a picnic without some hummus and chips? “Bobbi’s Garlic Hummus is the best hummus, hands down!” Tony Hawk recently visited us, and bought some of the Tidal Creek Vegan Hummus packaged in the Deli, with [...]

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by Jessica Burtt Ashcraft
The purpose of the board, on behalf of the cooperative membership, is to see to it that the cooperative 1) achieves its Ends (appropriate results for appropriate people at appropriate costs) and 2) avoids unacceptable actions and situations (Executive Limitations).
With summer fast approaching comes our annual notice of Board elections which takes [...]

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Tofu Mayonnaise
Serves 8
1 pkg. MoriNu silken tofu (12.3 ounce) drained and cut into cubes
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. olive or canola oil
Place all ingredients except oil in a small food processor (preferred) or a blender jar. Process until smooth. Add oil in thin stream [...]

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by JoAnn Fogler
The Spectrum; A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, Gain Health
by Dean Ornish, M.D. with recipes by Art Smith.
There are many books out on what to eat and how to exercise, but this one is unique in that it is based on three decades of research. It is also [...]

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