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We have vegan and traditional cheesecake available by the slice in our grab and go case. You can also special order an entire cheesecake through the Co-op Kitchen. Cheesecake comes with your choice of Cranberry Orange Compote, Apple Compote, or Maple Pecan Compote.
Cranberry Orange Compote
Apple Compote
Maple Pecan Compote
The Co-op Kitchen can be reached at 891-1713 ext 117.
The Co-op is pleased to announce that we will have an abundance of Diestel Family Ranch turkeys available for purchase for the holidays. CNFC selected Diestel as our turkey provider because they share our passion for organic agriculture and high standards of animal welfare.
We will be carrying three varieties of Diestel turkeys this year:
Organic Heidi's Hens
Treat yourself and your family to a humanely raised, organic turkey this year. The Heidi’s Hens line of turkeys from Diestel is USDA certified organic as well as Non-GMO project verified. They are the popular Broad Breasted White turkeys, which guarantee ample amounts of white meat. Heidi’s Hens from the Co-op are the most affordable organic turkeys in Chico!
Organic American Heirloom
Heirloom turkeys are prized by chefs around the world for their superior flavor. Diestel raises a mix of Auburn, Black, and American Bronze Turkey breeds. These breeds predate the Broad Breasted White which currently dominates the market. They grow slower, allowing them time to pack on the fat that enriches their flavor. Diestel’s Heirloom turkeys are also USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO project verified! This is a previously frozen bird. Learn more about Diestel’s Heirloom Turkeys here: http://diestelturkey.com/american-heirloom/
Pasture-Raised
The Co-op is particularly pleased to present you with Diestel’s Pasture-Raised turkeys. Diestel’s farm was the first turkey farm in the country to be ranked Step 5+ by the Global Animal Partnership (GAP)! These turkeys spend their entire lives foraging freely in lush fields within eyesight of Yosemite National Park. This is a previously frozen bird. Learn more about the Pasture-Raised Project here: http://diestelturkey.com/diestel-products/the-diestel-family-of-turkeys/
WE BEGIN TAKING RESERVSATIONS ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4th!
CALL (530) 891-1713 or come in the store.
No deposit is necessary at the time of ordering. Reservation cancellations must be received by Nov. 17th.
Turkeys will be available for pick-up on Saturday, Nov. 19th at 7:30am. All turkeys must be picked up by Wednesday, Nov. 23rd by 10pm.
The Co-op will be closed Thanksgiving Day.
Annual Owner Meeting 2015
Read MoreIn the Last month We have hired so many new folks! Come by and get to know these wonderful people!
The Co-op holds cooking classes monthly at the Galley in Chico. Last week we prepared classic cheescake, lemon thyme shortbread, and blueberry compote. Here are the recipes.
Read MoreAs you may or may not have noticed, 2014’s Patronage Refund has been sent out! The Co-op mailed the vouchers out on Tuesday, September 15, and they should be reaching your mailbox soon. The letter attached to the voucher explains how to redeem your voucher for cash, store credit, or a donation to the Co-op Community Fund.
If your voucher does not arrive in the next week or so, consider the following three questions:
1) Were you an active owner of the Co-op during 2014? (Patronage Refunds always apply to the year before)
2) As an active owner, did you spend more than $1,766 in 2014?
3) Does the Co-op have your current mailing address?
If you’re not sure about the answers to these or any other Patronage Dividend questions, don’t worry! Just call or e-mail the Ownership and Outreach Coordinator, Joey Haney. He can check your total purchases for 2014 as well as the address we have on file for you.
Joey’s e-mail address is: jhaney@chiconatural.com
Joey’s phone number is: (530)-891-1713 ext.110.
Please allow a few days for a response, as this is a very busy time of year for us. Everyone at the Co-op is proud to have the opportunity to share our store’s success with the very people responsible for it. Thank you for your patronage, and we look forward to seeing you in the store.
ATTENTION: Two typographical errors have been found on the Patronage Refund Vouchers. These errors do not materially affect the amount of the refund.
1. On the portion that the customer returns to the store the third field on the write that reads “Total Patronage Refund (2.01% of Eligible Purchases)” should read “Total Patronage Refund (0.57% of Eligible Purchases)”. This is an oversight carried over from last year. The math that was used to issue patronage refunds is correct and this typo does not affect the accuracy of the amount owners are receiving back.
2. The second field reads “Your Eligible Purchases (what you spent at the Co-op in 2013)” should read “Your Eligible Purchases (what you spent at the Co-op in 2014)” This is also an oversight carried over from last year and does not affect the math.
