Alchemy Family Farm's New Products!

Chef Bradley 'Dean' Parent is at it again with some new products.

Come down and grab a Serrano Hummus, Red Pepper & Cumin Hummus, Fire-Roasted Salsa, or Gyro Sandwich and enjoy these new additions to the already diverse line of Alchemy Family Farm products already carried.

We also are stocking old favorites: Smoked Salmon Mousse, Mushroom & Herb Spread, Hummus, Aegean Tapenade, and a rotation of sandwiches: Mediterranean, North Coast, Il Rustica, etc.

Stop in and spoil yourself with these amazing products!

Need some new food ideas for the summer?

Two completely different sites, lots of delicious ideas...

Here's a fun site with lots of beautiful cheeseburger creations featuring Wisconsin cheeses: http://www.cheeseandburger.com/

And for something completely different, 101 Simple Salads for the Season, by Mark Bittman, in the New York Times. This article has lots of great ideas for simple fresh salads combining summer foods you wouldn't necessarily think go together. (Mark Bittman is the author of one of the best overall cookbooks, in my opinion, How to Cook Everything. I refer to it regularly, and often give it as a gift.)

After you check out the above links, come to Just Local Food and check out our wonderful and ever-changing produce section, our mighty and expanded cheese selection in the cooler, and our wide selection of local and regional sustainable meat, including ground beef, bison, pork, lamb, chicken, and turkey -- and make some of the above ideas a reality.

(image borrowed from www.cheeseandburger.com)

stone fruits

We are blessed to have access to some amazing stonefruits coming into ripeness. These fruits, typically coming from California, are certified organic and carefully handled every step of the way. Pictured here are just a few of the varieties we're seeing come in and out our door these days. Dapple Fire Pluots packed by the Peterson family. Sweet Treat Pluots from Twin Girls farms. Spring Bright Nectarine from D.B. Harris in Parlier California. Get your Vitamin A with these sweet treats!

Alchemy/Viking Co-Sampling TODAY!

Come on down to the store from 3-6PM today for beer samples from Brew Masters Randy & Anne a.k.a. Viking Brewing Company and food samples from Chef Bradley 'Dean' a.k.a. Alchemy Family Farm.

Viking Bio: Viking Brewing Company, established in 1994, was the first microbrewery in Northwest Wisconsin. Viking brought back that time-honored tradition of a local, family run brewery that takes pride in brewing unique and outstanding beers; over 22 different styles.

Alchemy Bio: Alchemy Family Farm offers the finest

in hand grown foods, custom catering of all types, food service consulting, and contract food production. We also carry an artisan food line found in several local establishments.

Investment Opportunity

Dear Friend:

Just Local Food Cooperative has been working hard with you over the past five years to build a viable local food system. In 2008 we sold over $550,000 in local food and project sales of nearly one million dollars in 2009!

Just Local Food Co-op members created Preferred Shares to raise capital for the business. The Co-op will use the invested money to expand services, education and products for members of our greater community. Each share has a par value of $100 and an annual dividend of 5%. The minimum investment is $100, which translates into exactly one share of Class C, Series 1 Stock.

For example, a $500 investment for Class C Series 1 stock will earn $25 per year. The dividend payment will automatically be reinvested in the form of more stock. This means in the following years, the 5% is calculated on more dollars, also called compound interest. The Board of Directors guarantees that a dividend payment will be declared at least once per year. There are a total of 2,000 shares available in Class C, Series 1.

Preferred shares are more like a Money Market Account (MMA) or a Certificate of Deposit (CD) than a stock that fluctuates on the stock market. There are many MMAs and CDs offered, with a variety of terms. Some current examples are:

MMA under $10,000, .25% dividend rate
MMA over $10,000, 1.19% dividend rate
CD, $100, .75 - 2.75% dividend rate

Just Local Food Co-op
C,1 $100, 5% dividend rate

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions, read our most recent annual report, and call or visit Just Local Food Co-op to speak with Aaron Ellringer. They can answer your questions and set you up!

Materials are also available for download as PDF right here:

Investor Checklist

Letter and FAQ

And the federal governement has the required W9 form online, just fill in and print out!

Thanks for considering investing your time and money in our cooperative enterprise!

Sincerely,
jen, lissa, bob, jordan, aaron, laura, cindy, dave, mary beth, zac, drew, susie

Brew News - July 2009

1. Summer Seasonal Beers

2. Viking Brewery & Alchemy/Esca Ars Sampling

3. Walter’s Beer

4. Updated Mix ‘n’ Match Beer Pricing

1. Summer Seasonal Beers

Summer is a great season for us beer lovers (although, who am I kidding - aren’t ALL seasons great for drinking beer?). On those sweltering, humid summer afternoons there’s nothing better than an ice-cold brewski to help cool off. A popular choice for brewers this year seems to be Wheat Beers. Take a look at the various styles we have in the store, as well as these other brews perfect for enjoying in the summer warmth:

· NEW! – Capital Wild Rice Summer Lager

· NEW! – Summit Horizon Red Ale

· Furthermore Fatty Boombalaty

· Bell’s Oberon

· Viking Lime Twist (a wheat beer)

· Summit Summer Sampler 12pk: Extra Pale Ale, Pilsener, Scandia Ale, Hefe Weizen

· Sand Creek Hard Lemonade

Here are a couple more suggestions to further enhance your summer drinking experience:

-- Try Sand Creek’s Hard Lemonade over ice or mix it half-and-half with your favorite “lighter” beer (in style - I do not mean Light Beer) for a refreshing Shandy-style beverage

-- Add a slice of lemon, orange, or lime to your beer. See which fruit you like best with different beers for that added flavor kick.

2. Viking Brewery & Alchemy/Esca Ars Sampling

On Thursday July 16^th, brew masters Randy and Ann will be at the store from Viking Brewery (Dallas, WI). Their extensive selection of beverages will team up with Dean from Alchemy Family Farm/Esca Ars (Colfax, WI) for a food and beer combo you surely won’t want to miss.

BEER & FOOD SAMPLING

THURSDAY JULY 16^th

3:00-6:00pm

3. Walter’s Beer

A local favorite once again brewed in Eau Claire by the hometown Northwoods Brewpub. Public demand for this beer has been so great that the brewery couldn’t keep up and quickly ran out of their supply. But not to worry! The next batch is fermenting in the tanks and should be ready by mid-July. We should have it back on our shelves by then! Take a look at this article for more information on this re-issued classic.

4. Updated Mix ‘n’ Match Beer Pricing

Create your own beer tasting at home! Peruse our wide selection of beers then mix ‘n’ match your own 4 or 6 pack for your drinking pleasure. We offer a $1.00 discount off the total price on all mixed 6 packs, as well as $.50 off the total price of mixed 4 packs. Variety is the spice of life!