Wheatsville Co-op Austin, TX

[Dan gillotte <dangillotte AT gmail.com>]

Hi folks! Welcome to Fall? Or Indian Summer? Or just continuing summer? 

Lots of fun stuff happening in store every day! We continue to have record breaking sales and are so excited to see all of you in our new space! Remember, this is your last weekend to take dvantage of any of September Co-op Advantage sale items. (We'll have a whol batch of new ones in October, of course) but, if there are favorite items of yours on sale now, you best stock it up now!

Remember to save the date for our super awesome Grand reOpening party Sat. Oct. 10th from 4-10 pm! Live music with a very special performance by PONG, free food samples, a visit from the founder of Niman Ranch's pork program and a visit from an Organic Valley farmer and one of his calves! Scroll to the end for the complete schedule!

Also, our annual board and Community Action Wednesday election will be taking place from October 9th- Nov. 9th. Look for the Election issue of the Breeze coming your way next week!
 
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Beer and Wine special items!
Grocery spotlight
The deli is Yummy!
Meat and cheese news!

We have some great sales this week in the beer and wine department! Spaten Oktoberfest, created in 1872, is the world's first Oktoberfest beer. Six Packs are just $7.49 regularly $8.49. 
Medoccino Eye of the Hawk Select Ale is coppery amber in color and characterized by a luxurious caramel malt flavor, a substantial mouth-feel and a slightly warming yet dry finish. This hearty, complex ale is  $8.49 regularly $8.99. 
Avery Salvation singles are $5.49 regularly $5.99. Avery Salvation's Apricot and peach aromas delicately intertwine  with spicy suggestions of nutmeg and cinnamon. This heavenly soft, champagne-like elixir is cellarable for up to 3 years. 

For the wine lover we have Liberty School’s Cabernet Sauvignon for just 10.99 regularly $14.99. Liberty School’s Cabernet Sauvignon has a fresh black and red berry nose and bright, ripe red berry flavors. medium to full bodied with excellent fruit intensity and balance. 

WINE TASTING! We have an exciting event coming up on Saturday October 3rd. Bernard Fontannaz will be hosting a wine tasting here at the co-op from  12:00 to 3:00 pm. Bernard is the founder and owner of Origin Wines which exports FAIRHILLS wine. FAIRHILLS wine is a FAIR TRADE certified wine sourced from and benefiting local communities in South Africa, Argentina & Chile. Come sample some wine and learn about Fair Trade and why every glass matters!

In The Grocery Aisle
 
Rudi’s Organic English Muffins:
Breakfast anyone? We’ve got Rudi’s Organic English Muffins on sale at Wheatsville. You can get a six-pack of whole wheat, multigrain, or spelt muffins for just $2.69 all month. We also have Rudi’s Organic bagels and Cinnamon Raisin bread on sale. All of these bread items do well in the freezer if you want some extra while they’re on sale. Justin Merrifield, Grocery Buyer

From the Deli
Rainy days are here again! And with the rain comes a new staff favorite from the Deli’s espresso bar – a Café au Lait made with our house-steeped Iced Coffee Toddy! The cold toddy is served hot, steamed with milk or cream until frothy, and packs an incredibly caffeinated bang for your buck! Wooo!

Come on in to the Wheatsville Deli and enjoy your hearty rainy day classics: Frito Pie made with our award-winning Tempeh Chili, the budget-friendly and very filling organic Black Beans and Brown Rice, and delicious hot soups – on the hot bar today is our flu-busting Garlic Soup! 

Our favorite hot Deli sandwiches include the Italian Stallion – a melty, toasty mélange of fresh mozzarella, organic pesto and fresh red bell peppers on toasty ciabatta, the Catfish Jack Po’Boy – oven-baked lemon-pepper catfish on a hoagie roll with spicy chipotle mayo, and our infamous vegan Popcorn Tofu Po’Boy – crunchy, savory batter-dipped and deep-fried tofu nuggets on a hoagie with cashew-tamari dressing – all of which come with your choice of veggies! And this month, the Popcorn Po’Boy is an Owner’s Special, saving you 50 cents off on our most popular sandwich, so come on in and get your fix!

Also on sale this month is the Food Bar for $6.99/lb instead of the usual $7.99/lb! Now is the time to warm your belly with our hot bar favorites like Mac-n-Cheese, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Lil’ Cheddar Meatloaf Muffins, Vegetable Curry, Cheesy Chicken and Biscuits, Stuffed Red Bell Peppers, organic Kale dishes, Chicken Tikka Masala, Broccoli with Garlic, Three-Cheese Lasagna, Roasted Zucchini and Squash, Vegan Colcannon… the list goes on and on!

C’mon in and eat up!
 
From Bryan, the Butcher
 
Hey folks swing by the meat department and scoop up some great deals before the end of the months.
Niman 80/20 ground beef is at the Every Day Low price of $4.99 lb, best deal in town on natural ground beef. We still have plenty of Niman Ranch uncured Fearless Franks on special for $5.49 ea, regular $5.99lb. Move on to the freezer to stock up on a great deal that you can make last all month. Organic Prairie grass-fed/organic ground beef in one pound packs are only $7.49 ea, regular $7.99. Organic prairie organic pork breakfast sausage in one pound chubs for $5.49lb regularly priced at $5.99lb. This is great choice for Sunday morning breakfasts.

If you’re looking for sustainable seafood options we have those too. Wild Catch BBQ marinade wild caught salmon $6.99 for 10oz package, regularly $8.29. Wild Catch marinated Ahi tuna steaks $5.49 for 9oz package, regularly $5.99.

Thanks folks see ya soon.
 
Greg, from Cheese Island
Looking for an easy yet delicious way to make vegan mac and cheese? Try Teese's creamy cheddar. It is as easy as boiling pasta and mixing in the Teese Creamy Cheddar.  If you like, you could warm the Teese in a sauce pan and add extra spices to liven up your mac and Teese experience. 

We have a wide selection of local products including a new addition from Brazos Valley Cheese Company.  We are now carrying their Brazos Valley Select Brie. What makes this Brie so special is that it is topped with a Mustang grape leaf and sorghum syrup is lathered on top. The sorghum that is used is grown and pressed right there on the premises. Absolutely amazing!

Come Celebrate with us, Saturday October 10th from 4-10pm.

We have lots of fun stuff planned for the whole family!

 

LIVE MUSIC

4:00 Kids show w/ Laura Freeman & the Hay Holly’s

6:00 Justin Rayfield

7:00 Two High String Band

8:30 PONG

 

• Free Kids Activities including face painting, balloon animals, & a Moonwalk!
• Non-Profit Community Groups our Owners have supported over the year
• Free Samples from many of our Local Vendors
• Food Drive w/ Capital Area Food Bank
• Talk with Paul Willis founder & manager of Niman Ranch Pork, including samples!
• Visit with one of Organic Valley’s Dairy Farmers & one of his calves

 

See you soon!

Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy