The Healthy Alternative Jan Feb 2016
Transcription
The Healthy Alternative Jan Feb 2016
J AN / F E B 2 0 1 6 t h e h e a lt h y alternat i v e Juice Up at Ever’man Cafe Healthy Juice and Smoothie Options + Did Someone say Dinner? Cook Healthy with New Recipes Rolling with Ryoko: Sushi Rolls in Six Simple Steps Are you Superbowl Ready? Easy Ever’man Party Platters THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE | 1 A LETTER FROM WILLIAM ROLFS GENERAL MANAGER THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Published for Ever’man by Ballinger Publishing Ever’man Publishing Coordinator Maria Pinochet Publisher Malcolm Ballinger Executive Editor Kelly Oden Editor John Newby Graphic Designer Rachael Waldroup Ad Coordinator Guy Stevens Business Editor Josh Newby Account Executives Jennifer Bullock Paula Rode For information: [email protected] For advertising rates, contact 850.433.1166 Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe serves a diverse community. The diversity is reflected in culture, tastes, needs, lifestyles and viewpoints. It is within the vision of this cooperative to strive to embrace diversity and to meet as many community needs as possible. Opinions and viewpoints shared within this newsletter are neither endorsed nor disregarded. Editorial content is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, recommend or offer medical advice. Ever’man reserves the right to review the appropriateness of the placement of advertising. The product appropriateness is based on Ever’man’s product philosophy regarding accountability to healthfulness. If there seems to be potential for conflict-of-interest issues regarding competition with products sold at Ever’man, the ad may be rejected. Ads will be sold at the discretion of the Marketing Manager who reserves the right to refuse and edit submissions. The Healthy Alternative is published every other month by Ballinger Publishing for Ever’man Natural Foods Co-op, Inc. DBA Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe (Ever’man). All Rights Reserved. Comments and opinions expressed in this publication represent the personal views of the individuals to whom they are attributed and/or the person identified as the author of the article, and they are not necessarily those aof the publisher. This publication accepts no responsibility of the individual advertiser. Appearance in this publication does not necessarily reflect endorsement of any products or services by Ballinger Publishing. © 2015 2 | THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Greetings to all Ever’man Shoppers and Friends, Happy New Year to all of our members and patrons. I hope you and your family have enjoyed a wonderful holiday season. My family and I were able to spend a good bit of time relaxing and enjoying time together. Of course, as most of us do, we ate way too much turkey, dressing, ham, veggies and all the traditional fixings. We might even have gained a pound or two. Well, now it’s time to get healthy. In this issue of The Healthy Alternative we have added lots of ideas for a healthy new you, so take some time and read this whole issue. As you embark on this New Year, please remember that Ever’man will be here to supply you and your family with the most wholesome and nutritious foods. We know that January is a month full of New Year’s resolutions and we are here to help. Please do not hesitate to ask our knowledgeable staff to answer your questions, both in the store and on the phone. They are happy to provide you with friendly service. Here at the co-op, we have had a really good year. We plan for 2016 to be just as prosperous. The financial condition of the co-op is very healthy and the sales continue to increase with new customers and members. Last year we added more products and services such as party platters, an electric car charging station and even free steaming of shrimp in the Seafood Department. We will continue to evaluate new products and services to fulfill your needs and requests. Over the past few months, the FDA approved Genetically Modified (GMO) salmon. The natural food industry has been fighting this for almost 20 years. The FDA ignored hundreds of thousands of calls and letters asking them not to approve these “frankenfish.” Here at Ever’man, we want to assure you that we will never purchase or sell these fish. We follow the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch guidelines for sustainable seafood. All of the salmon sold in the seafood case is from a fisherman in Alaska. They catch the “wild” fish and ship it directly to us. We are pleased to offer this superior seafood to you. If you enjoy salmon, you really should try ours. I would like to remind everyone that your Board of Director elections are coming soon. Please see more information in this issue of The Healthy Alternative. We have three seats open for this election and six candidates. Please read each candidate’s biography in this The Healthy Alternative for a description of their experience and qualifications. Voting will begin February 1st and last several weeks. All of the instructions are inside this issue. In closing, I would like to thank you for your support in 2015. We hope you will continue to support your local food cooperative. I look forward to seeing you in the store very soon. EVER’MAN ENDS STATEMENT Because of Ever’man, the community will have: • education about health, nutrition and environmental issues • access to healthy, natural food and products at the lowest possible price • support for responsible, local agriculture and small business • an example of green business practices STORE HOURS Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 9:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm 315 W. Garden Street · Pensacola, Florida 32502 850.438.0402 · everman.org IN THIS ISSUE: RECIPE IDEAS: PAGES 9 & 10 Step-by-Step Instructions for Salmon Nicoise Salad and Garlic Basil Ratatouille 2 | A LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER Our General Manager talks about what is new at Ever’man and offers insights into how members and customers are being served. 4 | board news The board talks about future plans and discusses past successes. 5| Board elections Meet the six candidates for the Board of Directors. Cooking basics: sushi rolls PAGE 11 8 | Store Department News Each department manager shares ways that you can recharge your 2016 with products and services in their department. Roll Sushi with Ryoko in six easy steps with shopping list 13 | News from ever’man See what’s new at Ever’man that will help you in 2016. 14| Marketing news Big things are coming your way! 16| Class Descriptions See whats happening at the Ever’man Educational Center. YOUR CHOICES TODAY MAY BRING WELLNESS TOMORROW. 18 | Industry news Keep any eye open for Field Day’s new logo! 19 | Member specials dehydration high sugar content Meet the Candidates & Voting Ballot Learn about the great deal to help you start your 2016 and meet the staff that make those perfect smoothies Superbowl party platters PAGE 13 For more updates about the store, membership, education, recipes and the Ever’man Cafe daily menu, follow us online! Website: everman.org Facebook: facebook.com/evermancoop Twitter: @evermancoop Pinterest: pinterest.com/evermancoop Tumblr: evermancoop Ever’man cafe: Juice and smoothie bar PAGE 12 Satisfying and easy Superbowl Party dishes Instagram: evermannaturalfoods Sign up for the Ever’man e-mail newsletter: everman.org/membership ON THE COVER: Ever’man Cafe counter staff Matthew Tomlin and Sarah Johnson. Photo by Guy Stevens THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE | 3 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS DAVE DEBLANDER PRESIDENT STEPHEN MOODY VICE PRESIDENT LAUREN SOUTHERN-GODWIN SECRETARY BOARD NEWS DAVE DEBLANDER BOARD PRESIDENT J.J. STEPHENS TREASURER JOHNNY ARDIS DIRECTOR LYNN JACKSON DIRECTOR DAWN VORTHMANN DIRECTOR KELLY ODEN DIRECTOR LYVONNE PATTERSON DIRECTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOARD VISIT: EVERMAN.ORG/ABOUT/ EVERMAN-BOARD -OF-DIRECTORS MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS. THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS: January: Monday, January 25th February: Monday, February 29th Meetings, held at the Ever’man Educational Center, start at 6:00PM. We welcome your participation and comments. If you are unable to attend meetings, consider sharing your feedback via email at: [email protected]. 4 | THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Ever’man is changing and growing all the time. The remodeled store is a monumental change but it does reflect the culture and the mission of the Co-op. The store is vibrant, filled with happy customers and employees. Ever’man management along with the Board of Directors have a vision to take the store to the next level. We hope that you like and are inspired by the beautiful garden that is outside, at the back of the store. Pensacola has a mild winter and we can grow plants pretty much year round as you will see as the months go by. I love the garden and it has inspired my family to plant a garden at our home. We have many exciting classes and we are about to launch even more cooking classes, which we hope will inspire you to cook more healthy dishes. We are reaching out to the community in a number of different ways by participating in events, speaking to various groups and getting the word out about the value of a healthy sustainable lifestyle. Don’t forget that we are a not-for-profit, member run organization so your input is valuable, needed and encouraged. If you have any ideas as to how we can better educate the community, have a better store, meet your needs and those of other members, please don’t hesitate to tell us. We have a suggestion box located at the Customer Service Desk and management, staff and your Board of Directors are here to serve you and to listen to your feedback. 2015 has been an amazing year as the sales continue to increase and the store just gets more and more beautiful. I hope you have noticed all the beautiful signs that grace our store. We are so glad that we have a beautiful Community Educational Building and a green space and the outdoor seating that make the store experience pleasant and comfortable. One of our biggest challenges, not a bad problem to have, is that parking around lunch-time can be a challenge. The store’s success is reflected in that situation and we continue to come up with ways to manage and address this challenge. 2016 will be another great year at Ever’man as we explore the possibility of opening a second location and as we focus in on improving our community. Ever’man is thriving and as we change and grow, we will continue to strive, with your help, to make the Pensacola area an even better place to live and work. Meet the Candidates Johnny Ardis, incumbent I’m running for re-election to the Board of Directors because I passionately believe in the mission of Ever’man and I want to continue being a part of its continuing growth and positive impact. Pensacola is fortunate to have a place like Ever’man. Since becoming a member when it was located on 12th Avenue, I’ve seen it grow and have a positive impact on our community. With my years of experience in leadership roles in various local non-profit organizations, I feel that I can continue to play an important role in the future of Ever’man. If re-elected, I will continue to be accessible to the members and would consider it a privilege to continue to represent the interests of the members and of the co-op. Dave DeBlander, incumbent I have served as the President of the Ever’man Board of Directors for the last four years. I believe I have the ability to see both sides of an issue and am skilled in guiding a group toward a clear position. Our beautiful new store is the result of a lot of hard work by the staff and the board of directors and I would like to think that my leadership skills played a role in the successful outcome. One of my passions is getting Ever’man’s mission of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle to our children, our schools and our community. If elected again, I will work diligently to see that the mission is carried out. I have owned Pro Clean Restoration and Cleaning for 25 years and before that my wife, Kate, and I owned a natural foods bakery and restaurant in Madison, WI. for 16 years, so I have a lot of business experience in this industry, as well as the Pensacola business community. My wife, Kate, and I have eaten a modified macrobiotic, natural foods diet for 40 years and we can testify to the effectiveness of eating organic food. Ever’man has come a long way and I want to continue to serve the Pensacola community in embracing a healthy lifestyle. I would appreciate your vote and I will do my best to speak for all the members of our Co-op. Paper ballot & E-voting instructions 2016 Ever’man Board of Directors • February 1st-17th, 2016 Verify that you’ve read the candidate bios and decided on your selections for this year’s election. Remember that one member number = one vote so households will need to come to an agreement. For paper ballot, mark an X next to the candidate(s) of your choice. You may choose up to three candidates for your ballot to be valid; ballots containing more than three votes will not be counted. On this paper ballot, cut on the dotted line once your selections have been made. Place your ballot in an envelope and seal. (For in-store paper ballot, place the ballot into the envelope provided, the smaller envelop, and seal). Ensure your last name and member number are legibly written on the outside of the envelope and sign on the signature line. Envelopes not containing this information will not be counted. Send this paper ballot back to Ever’man Cooperative Grocery and Cafe by inserting into another envelope, addressing, applying a stamp and mailing to 315 W Garden Pensacola 32502. (For in-store paper ballot, deposit in ballot box provided). Members can also vote online February 1st -17th by going to https://www.directvote. net/ENF and entering their Ever’man Natural Food (ENF) member number and their last name. All e-votes and paper ballots must be received by 11:59pm CST on Thursday, February 17th, 2016. All paper ballots and e-votes will be counted on February 18th, 2016. After the member number, name and signature are verified on the paper ballot envelope, the ballot will be removed from the envelope and the votes counted. All paper ballot results will be added to the electronic voting count for a comprehensive count to determine the winners. This process is videotaped to protect against vote tampering. The paper ballots are tabulated using multiple counts by more than one Election Committee Member to ensure accuracy. THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE | 5 Meet the Candidates Dawn Vorthman, incumbent As a seasoned Director and long-time Treasurer serving on the Ever’man Board of Directors for the last nine years, my many years of experience as an accountant give me a unique skill set. If re-elected, I look forward to focusing on planning for a second store location, as well as expanding our offerings to members and the public in terms of our educational outreach programs. At the same time, the Board is looking into ways to be able to give back more to our community, especially in terms of our educational programs. As a long time teacher for Pensacola State College, this is a subject near and dear to my heart, as I believe that knowledge is power. The more we can do to educate our community on the principles of natural health and nutrition, the more of an impact we can have in the world in which we live and work. And this is what separates Ever’man from the big box stores, we truly operate according to cooperative principles. I consider it an honor and a privilege to be a part of such a fine organization, and look forward to continue serving on the Board of Directors for one more term. I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish in three more years! Michol Hite If elected to the Ever’man board, my overall role will be to embrace and further the mission of the co-op. Beyond that, I would work to take Ever’man to a higher level of visibility and acceptance. I feel that I can help Ever’man channel efforts in a direction that will increase partnership relationships (such as the recent installation of the cooking oil recycling station) with other organizations, and so expose many potential members to the benefits of membership. My experience as a social worker at St. Josephs clinic has taught me that there is much to be gained by working closely with other organizations for the greater good. I’ve been an Ever’man member since the Quonset hut days, so I feel especially qualified to represent the members on the Board of Directors. From my experience with a soup kitchen, free clinic and Guardian ad Litem, I know and cherish the pleasures derived from volunteering. OFFICIAL BALLOT 2016 Ever’man Board of Directors Johnny Ardis Dave DeBlander Dawn Vorthman Incumbent Incumbent Incumbent please choose up to (3) three Michol Hite Briana Knight Eric Schneider This year’s voting options include in-store voting, e-voting, or by mail- in ballot. Please choose the method that best suits your household to vote for up to 3 candidates. For e-voting, go to everman.org and follow online instructions. Please remember: only one voter per member number. 6 | THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Briana Knight Ever’man’s dedication to providing the community with the tools needed to live a healthy lifestyle through it’s Educational Center and mission to promote clean eating, is in sync with my own mission and goals for my clients. As a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition and Licensed Beyond Barre Fitness instructor, I share Ever’man’s mission to help people achieve optimal health through clean eating and exercise. I am scheduled to instruct a barre class at Ever’man’s Educational Center in December and I am excited to offer this class to the Ever’man community. If I am elected as a board member, I will continue to use my experience, education, and passion to help the community. I currently offer nutrition coaching through my Healthy Habits Club and I teach Beyond Barre Fitness as both the Pensacola Athletic Center and Pure Pilates Downtown. I also part own a medical coding company, The Coding Alliance, and manage a group of medical coders who provide services to physician groups as well as hospitals. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with Ever’man’s and would love to be a resource and advocate for the community. Eric Schneider With my 17 years as an Ever’man member and prior 7 years as an Ever’man board member, I am committed to representing the Ever’man membership by promoting member value and a higher quality natural food shopping experience. I have held various positions on the Ever’man Board and understand that a cohesive Board provides the synergy for a quality member experience. The critical difference for Ever’man to stay competitive is to provide more quality organic and all-natural product options at a reasonable cost with customer education and satisfaction as a core value. I was engaged in the planning process for expanding the current store and believe that Ever’man is set to expand further into the community (locally and beyond) as an educational and local product outlet for the environmentally aware consumer. I have an interest in seeing Ever’man utilize creative concepts to promote healthy lifestyles to the underprivileged community as well. THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE | 7 department news What suggestions do you have for recharging my 2016? SONNY PORTER MEAT & SEAFOOD MANAGER To achieve a recharged 2016 dedicate your energies to doing things differently. Try new foods and new tastes. Embark on a culinary adventure and a new way of thinking about nutrition and protein in grass fed beef and organic chickens. Talk with the meat cutters here at Ever’man’s about the nitrate and nitrite free sliced lunch meat. Remember, a different destination requires a new and different path so recharge your 2016 by hearing a different drummer. STEVE COCHRAN PRODUCE MANAGER For recharging your 2016 come by the produce department and check out the different fruits and veggies that are great for juice and smoothies. We carry a host of local and organic greens; kale, collards, chards, and carrots, apples, oranges (tangerines, tangelos) along with other great fruit and veggies perfect for that recharge snack DARRELL MELTON GROCERY MANAGER With the holidays now a distant memory we can start thinking about the wonderful spring months ahead. As we start planning to shed those extra holiday pounds, here at the Ever’man grocery department we have everything you will need to recharge your bodies for the spring and summer months ahead. Stop by the grocery department on your next visit and check out all of the new and exciting products to help you reenergize yourself to have the best year ever. 8 8 || THE THE HEALTHY HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE BELINDA CARLINO CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER It is the New Year and time to work on recharging ourselves for 2016. After all the holiday cheer one way I recharge is by eating healthy organic foods. Clean eating is important to stay healthy as well as getting daily exercise. I stay active through exercise, gardening, and a daily bicycle ride. These are just some of the ways I recharge myself and they might just work for you too. At Ever’man, we are here to provide you with the best ingredients for your healthy diet. We want you to eat well and feel well during 2016. If you need any assistance, customer service is here to answer your questions! LYN SPARKS WELLNESS MANAGER After a hectic holiday season many of our members and customers like to begin the year with a whole body cleanse. The cleanses we carry allow you to eat a very healthy diet and you can choose to do a 7 day, a 14 day, or a 30 day program. Our cleanses are gentle and at the end of program you should have more energy and feel healthier. Many of our products will be on sale, so stop by our department and we will be glad to help you find that one that suits you best. JAY PORTER PREPARED FOODS MANAGER Start your New Year right by visiting the Ever’man Cafe juice bar and clean out last year’s indulgences with our “Mr. Clean” juice made from beets, carrots, garlic, ginger, and cayenne. You might also try the “Body Cleanser” juice made from carrots, beets, and cucumbers. Get creative and design your own juice or smoothie from our wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Begin the year with revitalized eating habits by dining at our hot and cold bars or picking up one of our freshly made grab and go soups and salads. Make it a great new year by making Ever’man’s Cafe a regular part of your routine. Salmon Nicoise Salad* Ingredients: Preparation 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Zest of 1 lemon 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon) Dash of Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper to taste In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, vinegar, lemon zest and juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Arrange the pieces of salmon, potatoes, green beans, eggs, red onion slices, Kalamata olives, and tomato wedges on a large platter. Pour the dressing over the arranged platter and serve family style. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Place salmon on an oiled baking sheet pan, skin side down. Sprinkle the fish with salt, pepper and garlic powder, and drizzle with olive oil. Bake 7-10 minutes until the salmon reaches desired doneness. Set aside to cool. Salad: Remove the skin and chop 3/4 pound red-skinned potatoes the fish into large pieces. 3/4 pound green beans, trimmed While the salmon is cooking, 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled boil the potatoes whole in and quartered or sliced a large pot of salted water 1/2 red onion, julienned into thin strips for 13-15 minutes until just 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained tender. Drain and set aside 1/2 pound fresh tomatoes, cut into to cool. When cool enough to handle, cut potatoes into quarters. wedges In a medium stockpot, bring 3 inches of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes, remove from Dressing heat, drain and immerse in cold water to cool. 2 cloves garlic, minced Drain and set aside. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Salmon 1 pound fresh salmon fillets Pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder for seasoning fish 1 tablespoon olive oil Serving Suggestion Use 12 ounces of cold smoked salmon in place of the fresh salmon to speed the preparation time, or delete the fish altogether to make it a vegetarian meal. Plan ahead and cook extra potatoes and green beans earlier in the week; then this salad comes together in a matter of minutes. * Reprinted by permission from StrongerTogether.coop. Find articles about your food and where it comes from, recipes and a whole lot more at www. strongertogether.coop. THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE | 9 Garlic Basil Ratatouille* Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and diced 3 tablespoons minced garlic 1 small zucchini, diced 1 small yellow squash, diced 1 small eggplant, stem removed, cut into 1/2inch cubes 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes 1/3 cup minced fresh basil 2 tablespoons pine nuts Salt and black pepper to taste Preparation In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over mediumhigh heat. Sauté the onion, bell peppers and garlic for a few minutes. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant and diced tomatoes (with juice) and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer on low for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently. When the eggplant and squash are tender, stir in the basil and pine nuts, and taste for salt and black pepper. Remove from heat and serve warm. Serving Suggestion Serve this delicious vegetable stew over cooked couscous or nutty brown rice sprinkled with shredded or flaked Manchego cheese, and a side of garlic green beans. Use fire-roasted instead of plain diced tomatoes for a smoky, outdoor flavor! 10 | THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Cooking Basics: Sushi Rolls Lundberg Organic California Sushi Rice Roll Sushi with Ryoko (32 oz.)$7.99 If you think sushi means eating raw fish—this is simply NOT true. You can put anything inside a sushi roll, raw or cooked, and wrap it with rice. Your cooked filling choice can be cooked foods such as veggies, fish, ham, tuna, chicken, shrimp, or even fruits, cream and cheese! The most important ingredient is the rice. If you can make the perfect rice, you have aced sushi making. Preparation 1. Place the sushi mat on a flat surface. Cover the sushi roll mat with a layer of plastic wrap as this prevents rice from sticking on your rolling mat. 1 2. Spread the sushi rice on the mat. Put the nori sheet (seaweed) on top of the rice and press to flatten. For the perfect roll, the rice should be about a half inch above the nori sheet. Mitoku Organic Brown Rice Vinegar (10 fl. oz.)$4.99 Aisle 5 Wholesome Sweeteners Fair Trade Organic Cane Sugar (16 oz.)$6.79 Aisle 4 3. Place the filling, on top of the nori sheet, in a horizontal line to follow the edge of the mat, on the side where the rolling will start. (Pictured here: crab meat, cucumber, and avocados.) 4. Form the sushi roll by pressing the mat as you roll. Continue to roll, in small increments, and press the rice as to form the rice into a tight cylinder. Roll until you no longer see the edge of the rice. Take of the sushi mat. 5. With the sushi roll still in the plastic wrap (the wrap maintains the cylindrical shape) cut roll into sections. 6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if you like and pair sushi with your favorite sake, sit down and enjoy! 3 5 2 Aisle 5 4 SeaSnax Classic Olive Seaweed Snack (0.54 oz.)$3.39 (5 sheets) Aisle 5 Mitoku Wasabi Powder (0.88 oz.) $5.29 Aisle 5 Hokan Sliced Ginger in Brine (6 oz.)$3.29 Aisle 5 6 How to prepare Sushi Rice (4-6 rolls) 1. Take two cups of Lundberg Sushi Rice and rinse until water runs clear. 2. If you have a rice cooker, follow the directions. 3. To use a sauce pan, put the same amount of sushi rice and water in the pan. Bring water to a boil. Turn down the temperature and continue to simmer with lid closed, until all the water evaporates. Two cups of rice will take about an hour to cook. Optional Step: After the rice is done, and while the rice is still hot, add sweetened rice vinegar (combine 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar and ½ teaspoon of salt). For the best sushi rice, combine hot rice with sweeten rice vinegar while rice is in a wood bowl and also use a fan to accelerate the evaporation of the rice vinegar (this step gives the rice shine). Eden Foods Organic Tamari Soy Sauce (10 fl.oz.)$5.69 Aisle 5 Flamingo Americana Crabmeat (product of Colombia) 16 oz. $12.99 Meat depatment Down to Earth Deluxe Sushi Roller $3.59 Aisle 5 Natural Value Clear Plastic Wrap 100ft $1.99 Aisle 6 THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE | 11 Local Highlight Ever’man Cafe The Ever’man Cafe juice and smoothie bar offers great beverage choices to kick off your morning, pick you up in the afternoon or provide you with a healthy meal replacement choice. The menu is full of customer favorites and includes a featured smoothie of the month. With fruits and vegetables that are always organic and picked for their flavor, you are in for a real treat! Customers and members who are regular Cafe visitors have found their preferred flavor profile by adding ginger, wheat grass, ginseng, spirulina or protein to their juice or smoothie choice; so treat yourself in 2016 and customize your favorite at the Ever’man Cafe! From left to right; Berry Blast, Gecko, Blue Oat Smoothie From left to right; Body Cleanser, Hawaiian Rabbit and Everything YOUR CHOICES TODAY MAY BRING WELLNESS TOMORROW. dehydration high sugar content Bring any current fast food coupon to the Ever’man Cafe & redeem for face value up to $2.00 off a made to order regularly priced 16 oz. smoothie or juice. Offer good through February 29th, 2016 ever’man employee spotlight Jay Porter, Prepared foods manager Can you share with us what prepared you to be the Ever’man Prepared Foods Manager? Following college at the Georgia Institute of Technology my restaurant career begin with a regional sandwich shop chain in Atlanta as a commissary and warehouse worker and delivery driver. Eventually after first being promoted to manager and area supervisor, I became Director of Operations for the 24 unit chain. After the sale of the restaurants I began a new direction as a territory sales representative with full line foodservice distributors learning all aspects of restaurants and institutional facilities. The beginning of my career with national companies began with Wendy’s International in the Tampa Bay region. Fourteen years with this rapidly growing chain led to positions as General Manager, Training Store Manager, Area Supervisor, and Area Director of Operations. The years in these positions was truly a learning experience in all phases of operations, financial management, human resources, training and people development. 12 | THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE My next move was as a part owner, Supervising Partner and Regional Director of Operations of the Sonic Corp. Following this successful tenure in which Sonic grew from 1400 restaurants to over 3000, the time had arrived to reach out and start my own business as a franchisee of Family Sports Concepts, designing, building, opening and operating two Beef’O’Brady’s Family Sports Pubs in the Florida panhandle. After divesting our interests in this business after 12 years I was fortunate to find the opportunity at Ever’man and become a part of the Co-op team and learn the natural foods business. Tell us a little about your interests and how you spend your free time? My wife Donna and I have three grown children and fifteen grandchildren whom occupy much of our free time. We live in the country with our two Tennessee Walking Horses that we love to ride and pamper. I also enjoy cooking and entertaining our family and friends. What’s new at Ever’man? At the Meat and Seafood Department, we can now steam your shrimp. Your order will be perfectly cooked to your preferred spice level; just ask. Also ask our friendly staff members about the tasty Alaskan salmon we get flown in from a one boat family operation. Shrimp Steaming Cafe Hot & Cold Bar Be on the lookout for new menu items at the hot and cold bar. Tasty fresh food made from all natural and organic ingredients locally sourcesd are added daily to our cafe menu. Visit us often and be sure not to miss delicious and filling items such as stuffed peppers, gourmet pizza and twice baked potatoes. Education To help our community recharge in the new year, the Educational Center offers a dynamic range of classes from an introduction to nutrition and wellness, for those who are just starting their journey, to more in depth classes like Visualization for Stress Relief and Self- Hypnosis. We also host six to eight community meetings and support groups per month. Educational classes are held at the Ever’man Educational Center located at 327 West Garden Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502 at the corner of W. Garden and S. DeVilliers Street. Recharge 2016 Recharge your 2016 with help from Ever’man. Since our inception in 1973 we have continuously maintained the largest selecetion of Organic produce Non-GMO Food Local Foods and Goods No added MSG No ‘antibiotics ever’ Meat and Sustainable Seafood Wellness We have been listening to our customers and have added some new items to our health and beauty line. We extended our men’s lines to include some men’s body washes, scrubs and deodorants - to name just a few. Additionally you will find more products by Mineral Fusion, our makeup line. For those of you familiar with Jordan Rubin, he has developed some new vitamins, we know you will find very valuable. Thank you for your support in 2015. We look forward to helping you in 2016. Wine Extravaganza In-store, 3pm-6pm Friday, February 12th Choose the very best in natural, local and organic, for your loved one! Expect a full house of our wine purveyors sampling their favorite picks. Plan on buying some organic candy and flowers! Superbowl Platters Let Ever’man staff plan yourSuperbowl party. Some Ever’man Party Platters are available as Grab’n’Go items. All platters can be ordered with 24 hours prior notice. To assure you have your favorite, pick from seasonal fruit, veggie, deviled egg, pinwheel, meat and cheese trays or customize your order. THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE | 13 Marketing News Energy Efficiency Is Top Priority At Ever’man Charity Eco-Friendly Bag Program Ever’man is pleased to share that the launch of its Charity Eco-Friendly Bag Program has been well received by members and customers and continues to grow. The program was set up as another benefit of shopping at the co-op and serves the purpose of rewarding shoppers for every eco-friendly bag that is used per shopping trip. For each bag Ever’man donates 5 cents to one of three charities. Charity choices fall into three 501(c3) categories; an organization that is committed to providing healthy food, another that supports sustainable environmental practices and one that ensures the well-being of our pets and wildlife. In the past, shoppers have supported the following charities; Pensacola’s St. Joseph’s Soup Kitchen, Pensacola Humane Society, The Sierra Club Foundation, Bay Area Food Bank, Scenic Highway Foundation, and the The Wild Life Sanctuary. From January 1st through February 29th, 2016 Ever’man is happy to announce that the Charity Eco-Friendly Bag Program donation options will be: Ever’man’ s commitment as a steward of our environment was a priority in deciding to install the electric car charging station. The charging station, located on the south side, is available free of charge to all store customers while they shop. Ever’man is pleased to share that this installation has made it possible for members and customers who live in other counties to make the round trip to the store in their electric cars. As a result of proactively striving to be an example of green business practices, management continues to help our community to realize energy efficiencies. Dr. Murray to Give Lecture Emerald Coastkeepers, Inc. Waterfront Rescue Mission Save the Manatee® Club Manage Stress, Anxiety, & Insomnia, Naturally! Lectures by Dr. Michael Murray N.D. at 5pm and 7pm on Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 Dr. Murray is one of the world’s leading authorities on natural medicine. He has published over 30 books featuring natural approaches to health. His research into the health benefits of proper nutrition is the foundation for a best-selling line of dietary supplements from Natural Factors, where he is the Director of Product Science and Innovation. Dr. Murray will hold two lectures at the Ever’man Educational Center on January 20th. Advance ticket purchases are required. Admission ticket is $5 and the purchase price is redeemable on any Natural Factors product purchase between January 20 and January 24, 2016 at the Ever’man Wellness Department. Please specify which session (5 pm or 7pm) you would like to attend when you purchase the admission ticket at Customer Service. FOG Station; a Big Win for Downtown The partnership Ever’man has with Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) has been a win for the community. Since ECUA located a Fats, Oils and Greases (FOG) Disposal Station at Ever’man on September 18, 2015, the response has been tremendous. Since that time, ECUA has collected over 262 gallons of used cooking oil and grease. The used material is collected and then recycled into bio diesel fuel. We look forward to an even greater response in 2016. Remember a greener today is a cleaner tomorrow. 14 | THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE WEAR TV Nov. 17th: Dangers in Cooking Oil Broadcast Pictured from left to right, Ryan Beard, WEAR camera man; Jim Roberts, ECUA public information strategist; William Rolfs, Ever’man General Manager; Ricki Vann, WEAR reporter. Looking to Buy or Sell a Home or Lot in 2016? Call Pam Heinold for professional advice on your real estate decisions. Pam offers you Honesty, Integrity, Experience, and Professional Service! Call NOW for your complimentary consultation! 850-232-2332 [email protected] www.PamHeinold.com THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE | 15 Educational Center Class Descriptions TRANSMISSION MEDITATION: A very simple, safe, sci- STORY SPROUTS: Children ages 3-5 are invit- ed to do arts & crafts, make a snack and have story time at the Ever’man Educational Center. The classes are always creative and have an organic, environmental and local twist. RESORATIVE YOGA: This class will fo- Kids Classes cus on relaxation and restoration of the body through the use of yoga props and supportive postures. This class is ideal for all levels of yoga. Please bring a mat. GENTLE FLOW YOGA: Join Sydney in a gen- Calming & Serenity tle flow practice. This yoga class is for all levels. You must be 18 or older to attend. Please bring a mat. VINYASA FLOW YOGA: Vinyasa flow is the art of moving through a series of postures with the breath. This class is for all levels of practice. Please bring a mat. Fitness Classes BEYOND BARRE WORKOUT: This is a 55 minutes workout class for all ages and fitness level. Barre is a low impact, full body exercise using ballet like barres or chairs to balance your body. Please wear socks (non-cotton socks preferable for a movement) during the class and if you have a yoga mat, you can also bring it. DEBBY’S KITCHEN: This is a cooking class for the novice cook at any age! This class will be educational, fun and offer some basic knife and sauce skills to appeal to anyone. Bon Appetite! Natuarl HeALING Study: This group con- ducts cooking demonstrations as well as brings in many qualified instructions to teach on special topics such as cooking with herbs and healing with herbs. Look on our community board, our printed calendar and on Facebook for upcoming special topics. CANNING 101: Join our local artisan Pat Johnson’s Cooking Classes “Canning 101” and learn two types of techniques for canning and water bath-canning will be demonstrated. We will use pressure cookers to heat Ball/Mason jars and you can preserve your veggies, fruits, even meat and soup for almost 30 years. Each participant will receive one jar. $5 for members, $7 for non members. 16 | THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE entific, non-denominational, world service group meditation with over 600 Transmission groups in 40 countries worldwide meeting on a regular basis. It’s both a world service (Karma yoga) and very potent technique of personal development (Laya yoga). It provides a vehicle for service affecting the entire evolution of humanity for the better. MYTHOSOPHY®:0Mythosophy means “The Wisdom of Myth.” Folks incorrectly think that myths are mistaken beliefs or deceptive explanations. However, the original meaning of myth is “true story” and “true word.” Come join us to see how the wisdom of the old stories can actually convey deep truths and be transformational. Included will be a meditative technique “Thinking Mythically.” Presented by folklore researcher, Scott Davis. Learning People reading skills for self assertiveness: Learning assertive techniques and people reading skills helps us stop others from manipulating us and assists us in empowering ourselves. Seemingly insignificant facial expressions or body gestures actually convey a lot of information about others we are dealing with at home or at work. Learning the signs can lead to less stress and better responses on our parts to achieve what we want. Dealing with Stress: Stress affects us all. We live in a stimulation oriented society! 24/7. We have twitter, cell phone, text, landline, television, radio IPods, etc. Add to this stressful situations from work, relationships, finances, and family; its exhausting! We will identify over 10 major signs of stress, and learn coping mechanisms to help us achieve greater calm and a most productive 2016. Happy New Year!!! THE GREEN WAVE: Support & Community Classes “The Green Wave Coming” course, taught by Jim Roberts, Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) public information officer, will create public awareness and provide instruction on recommended environmental strategies, which will reduce the number of sewer pipe blockages and related sanitary sewer overflows. Attendees will learn first-hand on how to properly dispose of FOG (fats, oils & grease), proper disposal of flushable wipes, and the latest information on recycling techniques. Getting a good stretch in yoga class CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA (CCFA): Crohn’s and Colitis support group meetings are inti- mate gatherings where patients and their loved ones can share their stories, seek emotional support, find answers to their questions and connect with the community who share their challenges. GAY GRASSROOTS: Gay Grassroots is a support group for gay individuals in the Pensacola and Gulf Coast area. With the goal of acceptance, these meetings emphasize understanding and discussion, and a general openness to everyone’s lifestyles. Oftentimes meetings include movie nights, pot lucks and other fun events. Enjoying a snack at Story Sprouts LA LECHE LEAGUE: La Leche League hosts a monthly FREE meeting every second Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm. This meeting is open to any expectant mother and to mothers breastfeeding. Support persons like partners, parents and friends are welcome to attend. TRANSGENDER ALLIANCE: Come join fellow members of Pensacola’s transgender community. Share stories, support, and find a fellowship amongst fellow transgender individuals. Do you Want to Teach at our Educational Center? Contact our Marketing Department at (850) 438-0402 ext. 10 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Please note that the classes taught must fall within the guidelines of the Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Ends Statement and you must have proof of qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you soon. January-February 2016 Class and Event schedules may be obtained via our Facebook page, the Ever’man website, in store, or by calling the store, 850-438-0402 ext. 10. REGISTERING FOR A CLASS? If you would like to attend a class offered at Ever’man and there is a fee, you may register and pay in advance at any cash register. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for all classes so you can fill out the sign-in sheet. All classes are at the Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. unless otherwise stated. THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE | 17 *Avoiding GMOs: Four Easy Tips GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, were introduced into our food supply in the mid-1990s and, in their relatively brief existence, have become fully entrenched in the food around us. Not to be confused with traditional breeding techniques like open pollination or hybridization (which occur courtesy of natural reproduction), GMOs must be created in a laboratory. Scientists change the plant or animal’s DNA by inserting novel genes—typically from an unrelated species—with the goal of producing very specific traits. For instance, some GMO plant varieties are designed to tolerate toxic pesticides. Simply put, GMOs aren’t natural. Despite the fact that GMOs don’t occur in nature, they are commonly found on supermarket shelves without any labeling. We believe everyone deserves access to information so they can make informed decisions for themselves about whether to choose or avoid GMO food. If you want to pass on GMOs, here’s what you can do: 1. Avoid At-Risk Ingredients. Certain foods are more likely to contain GMOs than others. Think processed foods—anything that contains corn, soy or canola ingredients probably contains GMOs. A few likely culprits include canola oil, corn syrup and soy protein. And, here’s a little known fact: most of our sugar actually comes from sugar beets (not sugar cane) and most of those sugar beets are genetically modified. So, if you’re in the mood for something sweet, look for desserts with evaporated cane juice listed in the ingredients or another alternative sweetener. When you’re cooking at home using fresh, unprocessed ingredients, it’s pretty easy to avoid GMOs. With the exception of zucchini, summer squash, sweet corn and papaya, you’re not likely to find GMO produce. Just remember to reach for non-GMO oils, like coconut, safflower or olive oil for your next salad or sauté. If you’re really passionate about avoiding GMOs, be aware that conventional farm animals eat GMO corn, soy and alfalfa. You may also wish to seek out organic cotton, since most conventional cotton is GMO these 18 | THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE days. The good news is that by federal law, certified organic products cannot contain GMOs, so choosing organic is an excellent way to avoid GMOs (see Tip #2). Note: For a fun and useful tool, our friends at the Center for Food Safety have created a handy non-GMO shoppers guide application for mobile devices. 2. Learn Your Labels. ganic or do not contain GMO ingredients. This makes co-ops a great place for food without GMOs. 4. Support The Cause. Feeling passionate about GMOs? Make your voice heard! It’s easy to send a message to your elected representatives on GMOs through Just Label It’s Take Action page. In addition to the “Just Label It” movement, check out the Non-GMO Project or Center for Food Safety for other ideas, inspiration, and resources. If you feel so inclined, donate to advocacy organizations to help them continue their work calling for mandatory labeling of GMO foods. The federal government will only certify foods as organic if they are grown or produced without GMOs— so choosing the USDA organic seal is always an easy choice. You can also look for the “Non-GMO Project Verified” seal which means the product was independently tested and found not to contain GMOs. But, that * Reprinted by permission from StrongerTogether.coop. Find articles doesn’t necessarily mean the product offers all the oth- about your food and where it comes from, recipes and a whole lot more er benefits of organic, just that ingredients weren’t ge- at www.strongertogether.coop. netically modified. We applaud manufacturers who go the extra mile to ensure their products don’t contain GMOs and label them as such. But as more GMO products become available (GMO apples and salmon are in the works), wouldn’t it be much simpler if Your favorite is changing its look. the companies who choose to grow or sell GMOs labeled their products? Co+op, stronger together food co-ops support As part of the launch of the new Co+op Basics Program, Field Just Label It because we believe that consumers Day Brand is changing its look. have the right to information about their food— such as whether a food contains GMOs—which can help inform decisions on what they want to buy and eat. : 3. Look for Locally Grown Products. There are lots of great reasons to choose locally grown products, and one of them is the availability of information. It’s much easier to know what ingredients are going into the food you’re buying and how it’s produced when it’s grown close to home. Co-ops have strong relationships with their local growers and producers in order to provide the freshest, highest quality products to shoppers—this includes products that are or- NEW OLD January Co+op member only Specials (prices good Dec 29th thru Jan 29th) Grocery Crown Prince, Wild Caught Kipper Snacks, 3.25 OZ . Sale Price: $2.69 You Save: $0.50 Crown Prince, Skinless & Boneless Sardines in Water, 4.37 OZ . Sale Price: $2.69 You Save:$0.30 Once Again, Organic Killer Bee Honey, 1 LB. Sale Price: $7.99 You Save: $1.60 Udi’s, Ancient Grain Crisps , 4.93 OZ . Sale Price: $2.69 You Save: $1.10 Barney Butter, Smooth Almond Butter, 10 OZ. Sale Price: $8.99 You Save: $3.00 Drews All Natural, Organic Salsas, 12 OZ. Sale Price: $3.29 You Save: $1.10 Good Health, Veggie Stix, 6.75 OZ. Sale Price: $2.99 You Save: $1.30 Himalania, Goji Berries, 4 OZ. Sale Price: $6.79 You Save: $1.80 Hot Kid , Baby Mum Mum Crackers , 1.76 OZ. Sale Price: $2.99 You Save: $0.50 Late July, Organic Thin Tortilla Chips, 11 OZ. Sale Price: $3.29 You Save: $0.90 Manitoba Harvest, Chocolate Hemp Heart Bar, 1.6 OZ. Sale Price: $2.19 You Save: $0.70 Oh-So Organic Baby, Organic Apple Pediatric Electrolyte 33.8 FL OZ. Sale Price: $3.99 You Save: $0.60 Purely Elizabeth, Mango Almond Muesli, 10 OZ. Sale Price: $5.49 You Save: $1.50 Suzies, Lightly Salted Brown Rice Thin Cakes, 4.9 OZ. Sale Price: $2.29 You Save: $0.60 Suzies, Salted Corn Thin Cakes, 4.6 OZ. Sale Price: $2.79 You Save: $0.50 Tasty Bite, Pad Thai & Mushroom Lo Mein Noodles 8.8 OZ. Sale Price: $2.69 You Save: $0.70 Tasty Brand , Organic Sandwich Cookies, 9.5 OZ. Sale Price: $4.29 You Save: $1.10 Thai Kitchen, Organic Lite Coconut Milk, 13.66 FL OZ. Sale Price: $2.59 You Save: $0.70 That’s It , That’s It Fruit Bars, 1.2 OZ. Sale Price: $1.39 You Save: $0.40 Two Moms In The Raw, Organic Gojiberry Yum Yum Granola Bars , 6 PACK. Sale Price: $4.99 You Save: $1.40 Wild Planet , Wild Pink Salmon, 6 OZ. Sale Price: $4.29 You Save: $0.60 Wild Planet, Wild Sockeye Salmon, 6 OZ. Sale Price: $6.99 You Save: $1.20 Body Care Badger, Aromatic Chest Rub, 0.75 OZ. Sale Price: $3.99 You Save: $1.40 Grandpa’s, Pine Tar Soap, 3.25 OZ . Sale Price: $2.99 You Save: $1.00 Grandpa’s, Unscented Baking Soda Soap, 3.25 OZ . Sale Price: $2.99 You Save: $1.20 Grandpa’s, Acne Treatment Soap with Sulfur 3.25 OZ . Sale Price: $4.99 You Save: $0.70 Nubian Heritage, Assorted Soap Bars, 5 OZ. Sale Price: $3.99 You Save: $0.50 Refrigerated Follow Your Heart, Vegan Cheese Shreds, 8 OZ. Sale Price: $4.39 You Save: $0.40 High Country, Organic Ginger & Organic Cinnamon Kombuchas, 16 FL OZ. Sale Price: $2.99 You Save: $1.20 Live Soda, Organic Kombucha Sodas, 12 FL OZ. Sale Price: $2.39 You Save: $0.90 Melt, Organic Buttery Spread , 13 OZ . Sale Price: $3.99 You Save: $1.00 Smari Organics, Organic Icelandic Yogurt 5 OZ. Sale Price: $1.59 You Save: $0.40 nutrition Similasan, Nasal Allergy Relief, 0.68 FL OZ. So Delicious, Coconut Milk Yogurts, 16 OZ. Sale Price: $3.49 You Save: $1.20 Sale Price: $7.99 You Save: $2.40 Tofutti, Better than Cream Cheese, 8 OZ. Similasan, Kid’s Cold & Mucus Relief Sale Price: $2.79 You Save: $0.80 4 FL OZ . Tofutti, Better than Sour Cream, 12 OZ. Sale Price: $7.99 You Save: $2.40 Sale Price: $2.59 You Save: $0.70 Similasan, Allergy Eye Relief Eye Drops, 10 ML . Meat Sale Price: $10.99 You Save: $2.60 House Made, Gourmet Burgers (Bacon Similasan, Kid’s Allergy Eye Relief , Cheddar, Blue Cheese, Jalapeno Pepperjack). 0.33 FL OZ. Sale Price: $3.49 each You Save: $0.50 Sale Price: $10.99 You Save: $2.60 Similasan, Complete Eye Relief , 10 ML . frozen Sale Price: $10.99 You Save: $2.60 Alexia, Organic Julienne Fries with Sea Salt, Prince Of Peace, Red Panax 16 OZ. Ginseng Extract 30 CT. Sale Price: $2.79 You Save: $1.00 Sale Price: $ 12.99 You Save: $2.90 Modern, Swiss Kriss Tabs, 120 TABS. Sale Price: $ 6.99 You Save: $0.60 cafe Modern, Swiss Kriss Flakes, 1.5 OZ. Cafe Bakery, Fresh Baked Bread. Sale Price: $ 4.59 You Save: $1.30 Sale Price: 5% off all fresh baked breads Produce Organic Pineapples Sale Price: $ 4.99 each You Save: $2.00 Co+op Coupon Deals New Year, New Savings with Co+op Deals Coupons Great deals on everything from breakfast through bedtime snacks can be found in the January-February edition of the Co+op Deals coupon book. Stop by the co-op to pick up your copy today, and get valuable coupons that will save your family money on favorites like Westbrae organic beans, Drew’s salsa, CLIF organic trail mix bars and Country Life multivitamins. It’s just another way that your co-op is working together with other locally-owned food co-ops around the country to bring more value to you. Look for the coupon books and coupons on the co-op’s shelves beginning in January. Offers are valid through February 29, 2016. THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE | 19 Monday - Saturday 7:00AM - 9:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 8:00PM 315 W. Garden Street · Pensacola, Florida 32502 850.438.0402 · everman.org = 20 | THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE