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A PUBLICATION OF WILLY STREET CO-OP, MADISON, WI
VOLUME 48 • ISSUE 7 • JULY 2021
IN THIS ISSUE
Wellness Wednesday Returns; Peaches;
Ice Cream Floats; Grilling Seafood; and More! STORES CLOSING AT 4:30PM JULY 4
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WILLY STREET CO-OP
MISSION STATEMENT
The Williamson Street Grocery
Co-op is an economically and
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY WILLY STREET CO-OP environmentally sustainable,
East: 1221 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703, 608-251-6776 cooperatively owned grocery
business that serves the needs
West: 6825 University Ave, Middleton, WI 53562, 608-284-7800
of its Owners and employ-
North: 2817 N. Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, 608-471-4422 ees. We are a cornerstone
Central Office: 1457 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, 608-251-0884 of a vibrant community in
EDITOR & LAYOUT: Liz Wermcrantz south-central Wisconsin that
ADVERTISING: Liz Wermcrantz provides fairly priced goods
COVER DESIGN: Hallie Zillman and services while supporting
local and organic suppliers.
SALE FLYER DESIGN: Hallie Zillman
GRAPHICS: Hallie Zillman
SALE FLYER LAYOUT: Liz Wermcrantz
PRINTING: Wingra Printing Group
The Willy Street Co-op Reader is the monthly communications link among the
WILLY STREET CO-OP
Co-op Board, staff and Owners. It provides information about the Co-op’s services and BOARD OF DIRECTORS
business as well as about cooking, nutrition, health, sustainable agriculture and more. Jeannine Bindl, President
Views and opinions expressed in the Reader do not necessarily represent those of the
Ann Hoyt, Vice President
Co-op’s Directors, staff or Ownership. Willy Street Co-op has not evaluated the claims
made by advertisers. Acceptance of advertising does not indicate endorsement of the
Brian Anderson
product or service offered. Articles are presented for information purposes only. Before Stephanie Ricketts
taking action, you should always consult a professional for advice. Articles may be Michael Chronister
reprinted with permission from the editor. Gigi Godwin
SUBMISSIONS Sarah Larson
All advertising submissions must be reserved and arranged with the editor by the Caryn Murphy
10th of the month previous to publication. All advertisement copy must be submitted by Ashwini Rao
the 15th of the month. Submissions should be emailed to l.wermcrantz@willystreet.coop BOARD CONTACT INFO:
or mailed to Willy Street Co-op’s Central Office according to submission requirements. board@willystreet.coop
CUSTOMER SERVICE: EAST: 608-251-6776 WEST: 608-284-7800 NORTH: all-board@willystreet.coop
608-471-4422 (includes the GM, Executive
BUSINESS OFFICE: 608-251-0884 Assistant and Board Admin-
istrator)
FAX: 608-251-3121
GENERAL EMAIL: info@willystreet.coop BOARD MEETING
GENERAL MANAGER: a.firszt@willystreet.coop SCHEDULE
EDITOR: l.wermcrantz@willystreet.coop July 21 (and Special Owner
PREORDERS: EAST: es.preorders@willystreet.coop; WEST: ws.preorders@ Meeting)
willystreet.coop; NORTH: ns.preorders@willystreet.coop Board meetings are typically held at
WEBSITE: www.willystreet.coop our business office at 6:30pm (1457
E. Washington Ave. in Madison), but
BOARD EMAIL: board@willystreet.coop
may be held virtually. Please see www.
STORE HOURS: Willy East: 7:30am-9:00pm; Willy West: 7:30am-9:00pm; willystreet.coop/events and select the
Willy North: 7:30am-9:00pm every day (starting July 5) “Board” category for details.
All Juice & Coffee Bars: 7:30am-7:00pm;
Deli: 7:30am-9:00pm
Meat & Seafood: 7:30am- 9:00pm
IN THIS ISSUE
3
Customer Comments 8-9 Community Room 16 Ice Cream Floats
Calendar
5 Wellness Wednesday; 16 Grilling Seafood
Our New Fiscal Year; and 10 Local Produce
17 COVID-19: Progressing
More! Availability
Towards Recovery
5 Annual Meeting; Board 10 New Products
18-19 Camp Life & Cooking
Election; and More!
11-13 SPECIALS PAGES
20-21 Recipes
6-7 Board Candidate
14 Outdoor Adventures
Information and Ballot 21-23 Staff Picks
15 Peaches! Tips & Tricks
ADVERTISE IN THE READER
Affordable rates, wide reach, discounts for non-profits and Owners.
Find info here: willystreet.coop/advertising.
2 Willy Street Co-op Reader, JULY 2021
CUSTOMER COMMENTS
Write Us! sponse that I wrote that was published
in the Reader.
ber one or two tripled-yolked ones.
(I'm guessing this occurrence would
believe they come in 10-packs.
I hear you on using less plas-
We welcome your comments and
give each one attention and seri- I should have been more clear be almost non-existent in mass- tic and seeing it everywhere. It is a
ous consideration. Send them to in my answer. When I referred to produced eggs from factory-style constant struggle, and I hope we can
customer.comments@willystreet. packaged items being more popular, henhouses.) Just think of this as a find a better way to package things
coop or fill out a Customer Com- I was referring to the items that we bonus dose of Vitamins A, D, E, and moving forward. Our shared planet is
ment form in the Owner Re- continued to offer in the Produce K; choline; and iron! depending on us to do better. I appre-
sources area. Each month a small department as both bulk and packaged By the way, this has nothing to ciate you taking the time to reach out
selection is printed in the Reader. through the pandemic—things like do with fertilization; most of the and voice your concerns! It is a tough
Many more can be found in the bags of lemons, bagged apples, pack- eggs sold in grocery stores are, in topic, but a very important one for
commons or in the binder near aged green beans and peas, and other fact, unfertilized. us to openly discuss. -Dean Kallas,
Customer Service. Thank you! fruits and veggies that have been A: Thank you for sharing your Grocery Category Manager
available both in packaging and bulk. egg knowledge and experience with
For these types of items, we have seen us! It is really nice of you to explain CERTIFIED FIREWOOD
a marked increase in our sales of the it a bit more. I have seen double egg Q: Is the fire wood that you sell
PLASTICS packaged version, and a decrease in yolks frequently as a consumer, but DATCP certified? I'm going camp-
Q: I was disappointed to see the bulk versions. We've even had it is helpful to have some confirma- ing and need firewood that has been
the response to a customer concern customers request packaged versions tion from someone who has raised purchased from a DATCP certified
about plastic use in the co-op in the of items that have historically only chickens in the past. Your point about vendor.
May 2021 Reader. I especially took been available in bulk. their fertilization or lack thereof is an Thank you.
issue with the statement "To com- Here's an update on the items you interesting one; I think most people A: Why yes! Our firewood is
plicate things we've noticed a real specifically asked for: assume they are fertilized, when that DATCP certified. Please let us know
shift in what customers are pur- Regarding bringing your own con- is not really the case. if you have any other questions, and
chasing at our stores: pre-pandem- tainers for bulk, I'm happy to report I appreciate you taking the time happy camping to you! -Kirsten
ic, the move toward less plastic was that we have just made the decision to to share your insights with us! I do Moore, Cooperative Services Director
really gaining momentum, but in allow this practice again—we do ask not always feel like I have all of the
the last year plastic packaged items that containers be clean and food safe, information to answer all of the ques- COMMONS AND HOT BAR
have become much more popular but you are welcome to bring them. tions I receive, so I am thankful you REOPENING
amongst people who shop in our We have been wrapping bakery decided to drop us a note. -Dean Kal- Q: When do you plan to open
stores. It's a balancing act for us..." items since well before the pandemic. las, Grocery Category Manager the common area and hot bar
I take issue with this statement as it This was a tough call to make when again?
is hard not to see a higher demand we started doing it, but ultimately, GLASS JAR BABY FOOD A: Great questions. Not knowing
in plastic packaged items when we found that by wrapping the baked Q: I’m wondering if you will which locations you are interested in
there are no other options. Plastic is goods, we were able to reduce our carry baby food in glass jars again. specifically, I can give you an over-
not "popular", there literally have food waste by a considerable amount. I admit I love the plastic “squirts” view of where we are at for all three
been no other options as those were This is a recurring conundrum that in a pinch, but I’ve been trying so stores.
removed early in the pandemic. I comes up regarding packaging— hard to use less plastic. Several of The outdoor Commons are open
understood the need to shut down packaging certain items reduces food my close friends are cancer survi- at all stores. The indoor Commons
the bulk aisle and other plastic free waste by a considerable amount, and vors (we are in our thirties). I know during the public health emergency
options at the beginning of the pan- weighing those two factors from a we can only do so much, but I want period took on some other roles:
demic and per PHMDC mandates sustainability perspective can be very to protect my loved ones as best currently they have been serving as
before we knew that fomite trans- difficult—sometimes there are simply I can from potential carcinogens. either break space or storage space, in
mission of covid-19 is very minimal. no good answers! And of course, less plastic is better particular for some registers that we
Now that we know better, we do At this time, we do not have a plan for the whole natural world, not removed to better allow for physi-
better. In almost every Reader edi- to bring back bulk herbs and tea. We just humans. But the more aware cal distancing between customers
tion over the past year there have do offer large bags of teas and herbs I am, the more I see plastic every- waiting in line. We are making plans
been customers asking, pleading, however. I will pass this comment on where. I wish I had the time to, say, to reinstall those registers and deep
with the co-op to reduce plastic, let to our General Merchandise team so make my own yogurt, or the money clean the indoor commons areas to
us bring our own bags, open the they know that there is interest. to regularly buy yogurt in glass, but bring them back into use, but we do
bulk, among other environmen- The county is now allowing the as anyone with a baby (or really, not have the final timeline worked out
tal concerns. Our community is a use of tongs and scoops for bulk items any person) understands, there just as of yet. It is possible some locations
very environmentally conscious in produce, so we are currently in the aren’t enough hours in the day to may open up indoor commons sooner
one and I think as owners we need process of deciding when and how to make everything we eat/wear/use than others.
to be heard. This statement also begin offering bulk salad mixes and from scratch. Hot bars are currently open at
directly contradicts the response to mushrooms again. Because bulk salad Thanks for any information East and North with prepackaged
a plastic concern in the April 2021 mix and mushrooms are historically about baby food and plastic-free food, and we are aiming to bring back
customer comments that states "if the biggest contributor to waste in our food products in general! And self-serve foods to those locations by
we don't push for reduced plastics Produce departments (they go bad thanks to all y’all for cultivating a July 1. Our hot bar at West needs to
in our stores, it will never happen, much more quickly than packaged really important institution. -Plas- be replaced and so we are anticipating
and I am committed to pushing". I versions), we had decided to wait un- ticphobe that we will be back in action there in
have been a happy owner for many til we heard from customers that they A: Thank you for your comments August or September. There was a re-
years now, but I would really like to would like them to return. We have so and questions on baby food in glass ally long lead time for the equipment
see more action in this area. With far received very few requests, so I'm jars!! I am not sure if you heard when we placed the order, and to-date
covid-19 vaccines and low case glad you wrote! Thanks again, and about the Congressional Report on we have not been able to get a good
numbers, it is time to reopen bulk have a great day! Best, Megan Min- Baby Foods that was released earlier read on when it will arrive for install.
mushrooms/greens, stop individu- nick, Purchasing Director this year, but it was the main reason Our Communications depart-
ally wrapping baked goods in cling we have been changing up our baby ment keeps the website up to date
wrap, fully open the bulk aisles, DOUBLE -YOLK food selection. I am a big fan of food with changes, if you are interested in
bring back bulk tea, etc. We truly CREEP OUT packaged in glass jars, but the levels keeping tabs on the return of these
do want these options available. Q: Just had to reply to the read- of heavy metals found in some of the services, and we are also doing our
Please also answer directly if we er who felt creeped out by double- baby food products we were carrying level best to include updates about all
can now bring our own containers yolked eggs. We had chickens when was pretty disturbing. of our services in the monthly Reader.
to purchase things from the bulk I was growing up, and they were If you would like, we can special If you have any other questions,
aisle. totally organic and free-range. It order you a case of baby food pack- please do not hesitate to reach out!
A: Thanks for the comment. I'm was not unusual for the hens to lay aged in glass jars. They are still avail- Enjoy your weekend. -Kirsten Moore,
sorry you weren't happy with the re- double-yolked eggs; I even remem- able to us through our distributor. I Cooperative Services Director
Willy Street Co-op Reader, JULY 2021 3
SUMMER CONCERTS
tickets
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on sal
now!
JULY 6, 7-8 pm JULY 27, 7-8:30 pm
Tony C. Latin Jazz Band Kinfolk
JULY 13, 7-8 pm AUGUST 3, 7-8 pm
The Blue Olives The Lower 5th
JULY 16, 7-8 pm FREE! AUGUST 10, 7-8 pm FREE!
Rhapsodie Quartet Fresco Opera
(Ticket required) (Not ticketed)
JULY 20, 7-8 pm AUGUST 17, 7-8 pm
The German Art Students Panchromatic Steel
HOME GARDEN TOUR
Featuring Madison’s Near West Side Gardens TICKETS @ 1 hour shows --> $10 | 1.5 hour shows --> $15
July 9 & 10 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | olbrich.org olbrich.org Kids 5 & under - free, no ticket needed
Presenting Sponsors Ticket proceeds support Madison’s local musicians and Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
STORES CLOSING EARLY ADVERTISE IN THE READER
Affordable rates, wide reach, discounts for non-
AT 4:30PM ON JULY 4 profits and Owners. Find info here: willystreet.
coop/advertising.
4 Willy Street Co-op Reader, JULY 2021
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT BOARD REPORT
Wellness Wednesday; Our New Fiscal Annual Meeting; Board Election;
Year; & More! and More!
W G
el- reetings is heard, is by casting your vote for
OUTDOOR SEATING IS Owners, the Board of Directors. So I am very
come
BACK and a happy pleased to report that this year’s election
July;
And, finally, by now our outdoor summer is on! Three seats are open, each for
hello
seating has reopened and we are in to you all! After such three-year terms, and three Owners are
dear Owners. I am
the process of adding back customer an uncertain and often running along with one Board incum-
finishing writing
use of the Commons at each store, anxious summer last bent. In this edition of the Reader, you
this report on the
as well as Community Room use at year, I hope that in will find the candidates’ statements,
summer solstice and by Gigi
Willy East and West. If you get a these warm-weather their answers to three questions that
by Anya there is music in
chance, check out the patio furniture Godwin,
the air with people months, everyone can were provided by the Board Develop-
Firszt, at Willy East. It’s made of POLY- Board
heading out to Make start to experience a ment Committee, and the candidates’
General WOOD, a sustainable “lumber” Member
Music Madison front “New Normal,” be it photos. You will also find a ballot to
Manager composed almost entirely of recycled dining inside a restau- clip and submit at dropboxes at each of
yard, school yard,
plastic. rant, going to a farmers market, attend- the Co-op’s three locations, or you can
and back porch events throughout the
community. Ah. Summer. ing a play or movie, seeing live music, mail the ballot to: Central Office, 1457
ANNUAL MEETING AND or just kicking back and catching up East Washington Avenue, Madison,
BOARD ELECTIONS with friends and family in the backyard WI, 53703. The polls will be open July
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY Our 2021 Annual Meeting is
RETURNS or at a park. 1-July 21, 2021. Online and vote-by-
scheduled for July 8 beginning at phone ballots will be due at 11:59pm
We are kicking the month off with
5:30pm. So, mark your calendar and ANNUAL MEETING July 19, and all paper ballots must be
the return of Wellness Wednesday on
plan to attend to hear highlights from That said, due to the many, many received by 6:00pm July 21, 2021,
July 7. This is your chance to stock
last fiscal year, meet the candidates months it takes to coordinate and when the Board holds its special meet-
up and save 10% on your wellness
running for the Board of Directors, plan myriad logistics for La Fete de ing to receive a tally of the votes. A
and bodycare product purchases on
and enter to win a cool prize! This Marquette, that beloved neighborhood very big thank you to all who are
this day. See the ad on the back cover
event is virtual and registration is festival is again cancelled this year. running!
for what is all included in this Owner-
required, check www.willystreet. And that also means that the Co-op’s
only discount.
coop/2021-annual-meeting. Annual Meeting will once again be held THANK YOU, STEPHANIE
Our Board elections are also virtually. This year’s Annual Meeting Speaking of thank yous, I want to
OUR NEW FISCAL YEAR hosted this month. I encourage you all
July also marks the beginning of takes place on Thursday, July 8, from give a shout out to another Board Direc-
to participate in the 2021 Board Elec- 5:30pm-6:45pm. Attendees may listen tor who has come to the end of her term:
our new fiscal year and the first order
tion Vote! The Board candidate state- via phone or watch via Zoom. For all Stephanie Ricketts. With her infectious
of business is to close the last one.
ments are included in this issue of the the information on how to register, enthusiasm, insightfulness, inclusive-
We will share preliminary year-end
Reader, and posted in the store on and along with the meeting’s agenda, ways ness, and knowledge of “all things
numbers at the 2021 Annual Meeting
online. Again, the Board candidates to win prizes, and a PDF of last year’s cooperative,” Stephanie, thank you for
(via Zoom at 5:30pm on July 8), and
will be introduced at the 2021 Annual meeting minutes, please visit: www. going above and beyond as a Director.
audited financials will be reported
Meeting and results of the vote will willystreet.coop/2021-annual-meeting. See you July 8 at the online Annual
following the annual audit and Board
be announced at the July 21 Special As a Co-op Owner, one of the main Meeting and please don’t forget to vote
approval in early fall.
Owner Meeting. ways to make sure that your voice in this year’s Board election!
At the beginning of last fiscal
I look forward to seeing you in
year we were in the throes of the
person now that things have eased up
pandemic with facemask-wearing,
and capacity limits have ended.
social distancing, and capacity limits.
Save the date!
So much has changed in our world in
SPECIAL STORE HOURS:
the last twelve months, and we now
INDEPENDENCE DAY,
find ourselves at a turning point with
JULY 4
light at the end of the tunnel and I, for
In case you might head into the
one, have high hopes for a kinder and
store to shop on the 4th, please take
gentler fiscal year to come. Please
note that our stores are open until
read the article “COVID-19 Progress-
ing Toward Recovery” by Kirsten
4:30pm on Sunday, July 4.
On Monday, July 5th we are open VIRTUAL ANNUAL
Moore, Cooperative Services Direc-
tor, included in this issue on page 17.
regular hours; 7:30am-9:00pm.
Until next month...
MEETING
This fiscal year we are focus-
ing on sales and margin recovery to
support an improved fiscal outlook
THURSDAY, July 8th
and return to profitability. We will
continue to do our part in match-
ing expenses to revenue, as well as
adjusting to the new grocery land-
scape resulting from the pandemic.
ATTORNEY
PAUL O’FLANAGAN
5:30pm-6:45pm
on Zoom
We are in the process of rebuilding
the prepared foods program, which
changed significantly over the last Coop member,
15 months, with enhanced EatStreet PROGRESSIVE & LOCAL
See willystreet.coop/2021-Annual-Meeting for details.
offerings, and reopening our Juice & LAW FIRM OFFERING:
Coffee Bars and our olive bars. We All registered attendees will be entered to win prizes!
plan to also rearrange some grocery WILLS, TRUSTS, TAX,
and/or packaged goods departments ESTATE PLANS, PROBATE, Attend to hear the year in review and the financial
(e.g.: bulk and refrigerated grocery) GUARDIANSHIP & FAMILY
to provide the products people now health of your Co-op, answers to questions from
ASSISTANCE TO FOLKS
want vs. what we have traditionally AT REASONABLE COST. attendees, speeches from Board candidates,
carried. FREE HOUSE CALLS. and more.
CALL: 608-630- 5068
Willy Street Co-op Reader, JULY 2021 5
Your Board Candidates
In the candidate application, we required candidates to attend a
Board Candidate Information Session and recommended candidates
attend a Board meeting, but it was not required.
MICHAEL
CHRONISTER
Attended Board Meeting? Yes
“Being on the board these
past three years I have learned
VOTING OPEN JULY 1-21 a great deal about our co-op
and how it is governed. I feel
with another term I can build
Paper ballots are due by Wednesday, July 21 at 6:00pm. Online and
phone voting ends Monday, July 19 at 11:59pm. Ballots will be counted on this knowledge and contin-
at the Special Membership Meeting at the Central Business Office (1457 ue to work towards the fulfill-
This yearAve.,
E. Washington youMadison)
can votebeginning
by mail,atin the store,
6:30pm, byDrop
July 21. email,
your ing the co-ops mission and
ballot off at the kiosk near the Customer Service desk at any of our stores,
or by phone. Not sure if we have your current email vision.”
vote online via the unique ballot link emailed to you (if we have your cur-
rent emailaddress
address), on
votefile? Please
by phone update
with it or
the unique confirm
personal by
identification Why do you believe Owners should choose you to represent them?
number June
(PIN)20mailed or emailed
so that to you,
we can emailor you
mail your absentee
a unique ballot to:
ballot. The last three years have been challenging and a time of change for the Co-
2021 Owner Vote, 1457 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53703. Can- op. I feel the current board has done a great job handling these challenges and
didate statements appear on pages 6 and 7 of this issue. Please vote for up changes. I will continue to serve the members of the Co-op to the best of my
to THREE candidates. Only Owners’ votes are valid. One vote per Owner
PHONE ability and work to prepare the Co-op for a successful future.
account. If both Owners on a Household Account vote, only the Primary
Owner’s vote will be counted. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order. How will you use your skills and experience to further the mission and
(If you would like your ballot to remain anonymous, use the following vision of the Co-op?
procedure: 1. Place completed ballot in envelope and seal. 2. Write your Serving on the board the last three years has been a great experience. I have
name and Owner number and sign across the seal. 3. Mail or deposit in the learned so much about cooperative governance in this short time. I feel another
ballot box.) term on the board will allow me to use this gained knowledge to further the
mission of the Co-op and provide a continuity to the board.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Co-op is founded on the seven International Cooperative Prin-
ciples. Please choose one of the principles and describe how you think
Please vote for up to THREE candidates. Ballots with more than the Board can encourage and foster that in our cooperative.
THREE votes will not be counted. Cooperative Principle number 7 is Concern for Community. I believe the
Co-op does a good job being a member of the community but there is more that
MICHAEL CHRONISTER can be done. Giving back to the community in the form of grants, donations
and sponsorships is great but we need to work towards a goal of everyone feel-
TATIANA DENNIS ing welcome at the Co-op. The board has started working on Diversity, Equity
MAX KOCH and Inclusion education and this will help us truly have concern for all commu-
nity members.
CAROL WEIDEL
TATIANA
Owner name (please print): DENNIS
Attended Board Meeting? Yes
“I am running for Willy St.
Owner Signature:
Co-op Board because I have
a passion for making posi-
This year you can vote by mail, in the store, by email, tive, permanent shifts in the
Owner
or byNumber: Today’s
phone. Not sure if we have Date:
your current email community that raised me.
address on file? Please update it or confirm by Because I know the wellbeing
of our community lies in the
June 20 so that we can email you a unique ballot.
hands of those who feed it;
and the upkeep of the Co-op
PHONE
lies in the hands of its owners,
its board, and its community.”
Why do you believe Owners should choose you to represent them?
Willy St. Co-op is more than just a place to get groceries for me. It has
shaped who I was as a young child, who I've become as an adult, and it has
influenced how I see the world. I spent years as a child running around the Co-
op aisles, picking out my favorite foods with my mother, anxiously awaiting
to get to check out so I could be the one to proudly tell the cashier, “54032!”,
the owner number my mom and I shared for over a decade. The Co-op showed
STORES CLOSING EARLY me that I was powerful, even as a small child. It showed me the importance of
shared leadership and responsibility. As a young black owner, I took pride in
AT 4:30PM ON JULY 4 that, and I still do today.
I take pride in knowing that the Co-op has the power to influence it’s com-
munity to be more inclusive and diverse; and I take pride in knowing I am go-
ing to help guide us there. By running for board, I am dedicating the next years
of my life to move the Co-op forward, to a more sustainable, and healthier
future.
6 Willy Street Co-op Reader, JULY 2021
How will you use your skills and experience to further the mission and
vision of the Co-op? CAROL
My work at Urban Triage has a direct influence on how I see the board, the WEIDEL
stores, the owners, and the city that birthed it all. It allows me to have a different
Attended Board Meeting? No
lense on what creates a healthy community for everyone. At my job, our com-
munities' wellbeing is at the forefront of our mission. I plan to bring that vision
over to meld with the mission of Willy St. Co-op, to ensure we have a very well “I am a long-time owner of the
fed and happy community. co-op. Today I am a retired public
The Co-op is founded on the seven International Cooperative Prin- employee with time available
ciples. Please choose one of the principles and describe how you think to serve on the board. Our co-
the Board can encourage and foster that in our cooperative.
International Cooperative Principle number 7: Concern for Community
op is a successful local business
We can start by asking ourselves tough questions: and I would be honored to serve
• How do we advertise Willy St. Co-op Ownerships in vulnerable communities on the board and be part of the
while supporting their personal circumstance? democracy.”
• How can the Co-op expand its reach when located in or near low income
neighborhoods?
• How does Willy St. Co-op plan to engage a more diverse staff and board?
Why do you believe Owners should choose you to represent them?
• How can we, as a board, not only ask ourselves tough questions, but address
The owners should choose me because I support the co-op - - with my
them head on? How can we become that change we are desperate to see?
purchases and my vote. I believe in the success and growth of the co-op. When
Embody the work that needs to be done? Represent the diverse community
offered the opportunity to buy bonds for expansion, I bought them (with great
that lifts us up and serve them to the best of our ability? This is the work that
success!). Previously I served on the Board of Group Health Cooperative. As a
needs to be done, which is why I am running for board.
result, I understand the importance of good management team, and essential role
the board plays in governance. I understand the time commitment
MAX How will you use your skills and experience to further the mission and
KOCH vision of the Co-op?
Attended Board Meeting? Yes My professional experience in state government was primarily as a research
analyst. Show me the numbers! As an avid reader of the “comments” in the
Reader, I know our owners are guided by diverse principles that we harmonize
“The Willy Street Co-op is one to continue our success. During my working life I was an active union member
of the iconic institutions that and elected officer. Democratic member control in both a union and co-op prin-
make Madison such an incred- ciple. As a union leader, non-profit board member and neighborhood association
ible place to live. I believe that board member, representing members is my strength.
I can contribute to this organi- The Co-op is founded on the seven International Cooperative Prin-
zation with my experience in ciples. Please choose one of the principles and describe how you think
the Board can encourage and foster that in our cooperative.
nonprofit management, my time The principle of Owner Economic Participation is a principle I want to devel-
volunteering domestically and op. We vote on the budget at the annual meeting, and I look forward to learning
abroad, and my work with social more. We make choices in our consumer purchases, and the co-op has many
enterprises in New Zealand.” choices to offer. Improved outreach to members can only include more voices.
Why do you believe Owners should choose you to represent them?
I have some unique volunteer and work experiences that I believe could help
me to bring a fresh perspective to the Board. I spent some time in 2020-2021
working for a social enterprise cafe in Auckland, New Zealand, which empha-
sized community building and sustainability. The lessons that I learned there in-
form how I think about these areas. I also strive to be data-driven in my decision
making and I have a preference for encouraging innovation in measured doses.
As an owner myself since 2014, I want a Board of Directors that plans for
the long term and that strives to keep the Willy Street Co-op a place of welcome
that is supportive of the ecosystem of owners, employees, suppliers and the
surrounding community on which the co-op has an impact. I would consider it a
privilege to work hard to preserve the co-op's unique identity and to keep push-
ing it forward.
How will you use your skills and experience to further the mission and
vision of the Co-op?
I have been a volunteer board member of a youth-serving organization since
2014 and I believe that the ideas and issues that I have worked through as a
member of that board has provided me with a framework to use when challeng-
es arise for the Willy Street Co-op Board of Directors.
Separately, during my time as the Managing Director for a small nonprofit,
I sought to build partnerships that benefitted both our nonprofit and community
organizations that were looking for opportunities to serve. I know that the Willy
Street Co-op already has some strong partnerships, but I would like to continue
to work to find ways for us to strengthen our community by working hand-
in-hand with some of the incredible organizations around Dane County and
Wisconsin with similar goals.
The Co-op is founded on the seven International Cooperative Prin-
ciples. Please choose one of the principles and describe how you think
This year you can vote by mail,
the Board can encourage and foster that in our cooperative.
When it comes to Voluntary Open Ownership, I believe that all members
in the store, by email, or by phone.
of the community should feel right at home at the Willy Street Co-op. How-
ever, saying this is very different than actually accomplishing it. By providing
ample opportunities for users of the stores to easily report feedback, whether PHONE
anonymously or otherwise, if they are subjected to discrimination or disrespect
on Willy Street Co-op property, we can ensure that we are truly promoting an
inclusive community for all. The Willy Street Co-op should be a gathering place
for people from all walks of life.
Here is my website that I would like to provide as well: https://www.linke-
din.com/in/kochmax
Willy Street Co-op Reader, JULY 2021 7
Community Room Class Calendar
VisitPlease see class descriptions for fees. Owners enrolled
www.willystreet.coop/events in the Access Discount Program receive a
to register.
10% discount. Payment is required at registration; please register by stopping at the Customer
Refund Policy: Unless otherwise specified in the description of the event, registration for events that Willy Street Co-op cancels will be refunded
Service desk
in full. Individuals or to
who wish bycancel
calling
theirWilly West
registration at email
must (608)education@willystreet.coop
284-7800 or Willy East withat
72 (608) 251-6776.
hours notice For
to receive more
a full refund or
information about individual
to the activities and classes, see willystreet.coop/calendar.
transfer their registration to another class. No refunds or transfers will be granted for cancellations within 72 hours of an event. In order to cover
costs incurred, there are absolutely no exceptions Refund Policy.
Refund Policy:
COOKING Unless WITHotherwise
CHEF PAUL: specified in the description
COOKING ofTOGETHER:
the event, registration
FLAVORS OFfor events that
INDONESIA
MEALS
Willy Street IN A WOK
Co-op cancels will be refunded in full. Individuals Location: Google Meet
who wish to cancel their registration
Location: Google Meet Thursday, July 15, 5:00pm–6:30pm
must contact Customer
Thursday, Service with 72 hours notice Instructor:
July 1, 5:00pm–7:00pm to receive a full refund or transfer their registra-
Lily Kilfoy
tion to another class . No refunds or transfers will be granted for cancellations within 72 hours of an
COOKING
Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Paul Tseng Ages: 5 and older
Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners
event. InAorder to cover costs incurred, there are
wok is a versatile cooking pot! Join Chef Paul to learn absolutely noKilfoy
Join Chef Lily exceptions to the
in this hands-on Refund
cooking class forPolicy.
families! Learn
what to look for in a wok, and how to season, maintain, and use it. Paul will about different foods and where they come from, how to follow recipes, and
give tips on batter-making and temperature control while demonstrating how how to use cool kitchen tools. In this class, Lily will cook a fantastic feast
to make wok-fried fish with a napa slaw. He’ll also demonstrate how to make influenced by the incredible eats of Indonesia. Tantalizing Tempeh or Tofu
wok-steamed sweet & sour pork, a classic dim-sum dish, and a wok shrimp boil Satay, glorious Gado Gado, nourishing Nasi Goreng, a blissful banana dessert,
with coconut rice, an easy and quick one pot meal. The ingredients and supply and more may be explored. The ingredients and supply list for the recipe to
list for the recipe to cook along with will be sent one week prior to the class. cook along with will be sent one week prior to the class. Vegetarian friendly.
Ingredients/recipes may be modified based on seasonal availability.
COOKING TOGETHER: FLAVORS OF SENEGAL
COOKING WITH CHEF PAUL: VERSATILE CAST IRON Location: Google Meet
Location: Google Meet Thursday, August 5, 5:00pm–6:30pm
Thursday, July 15, 5:00pm–7:00pm Instructor: Lily Kilfoy
Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Paul Tseng Ages: 5 and older
Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners
Join Chef Paul to learn how to season, clean, and maintain your cast iron Join Chef Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on cooking class for families! Learn
skillet—one cooking pan you shouldn’t be without! Then he’ll show you how about different foods and where they come from, how to follow recipes, and
it can be used as a small oven by making a baked chicken breast. He will also how to use cool kitchen tools. In this class, Lily will set-out a sensational sup-
demonstrate a simple browning technique with pork chops and herbs, and per spurred by the seasonings of Senegal. Flavorful Fataya, stupendous sweet
finally a fruit pie will round out the class—no pie pan needed, just a cast iron potatoes, common couscous, yummy Yasa, a drink made with healthy hibiscus
skillet! The ingredients and supply list for the recipe to cook along with will be flowers and more may be explored. The ingredients and supply list for the
sent one week prior to the class. Ingredients/recipes may be modified based on recipe to cook along with will be sent one week prior to the class. Vegetarian
seasonal availability. friendly.
COOKING WITH CHEF PAUL: A LITTLE TASTE OF THAI COOKING TOGETHER: FLAVORS OF CUBA
Location: Google Meet Location: Google Meet
Thursday, July 29, 5:00pm–7:00pm Thursday, August 19, 5:00pm–6:30pm
Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Paul Tseng Instructor: Lily Kilfoy
Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners Ages: 5 and older
We may have missed traveling in the past year, so why not bring a little taste Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners
of Thai to your own kitchen! Join Chef Paul to learn the basic Thai ingredients Join Chef Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on cooking class for families! Learn
and time-saving tips. Chef Paul will demonstrate Chicken Satay with Peanut about different foods and where they come from, how to follow recipes, and
Sauce, Shrimp Cakes with Garlic Lime Sauce, Silken Tofu Salad, and Cucum- how to use cool kitchen tools. In this class, Lily will develop a delicious dinner
ber-Basil Lemonade with Lemongrass. The ingredients and supply list for the inspired by the cuisine of Cuba. Tasty Tostones, magnificent Mojo, amaz-
recipe to cook along with will be sent one week prior to the class. Ingredients/ ing Arroz Congri, classic camarones, creamy Flan Cubano and more may be
recipes may be modified based on seasonal availability. explored. The ingredients and supply list for the recipe to cook along with will
be sent one week prior to the class. Vegetarian friendly.
COOKING WITH CHEF PAUL: PLANT-BASED MEALS
Location: Google Meet KIDS IN THE KITCHEN:
Thursday, August 12, 5:00pm–7:00pm WACKY WATERMELON
Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Paul Tseng Location: Google Meet
Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners Tuesday, July 6, 5:00pm–6:00pm
Have you been thinking of eating more plant-based meals? Join Chef Paul to Instructor: Lily Kilfoy
learn helpful tips to get started—from setting up your pantry to cooking tech- Ages: 5–12 years old with adult supervision
niques to replacing animal proteins with plant-based ones to adding more fiber Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners
into your daily meals. On the menu are Cashew Coconut Rice with Greens, Soy Join “The Kids Chef” Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on cooking class for kids.
Miso-Glazed Tofu with Pear Chutney, Nutty Dips with Crudité, Lemony Pasta In this class, participants will use watermelon in wacky ways to make a variety
Salad with Olives, and in-season fruit jam. The ingredients and supply list for of venturesome vittles. Don’t be wary—we assure that this fantastic fare will
the recipe to cook along with will be sent one week prior to the class. Ingredi- be well-balanced with wonderful watermelon suited to create soup, salad, salsa,
ents/recipes may be modified based on seasonal availability. and more. Vegetarian-friendly.
COOKING TOGETHER: KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: STUPENDOUS SUMMER SQUASH
FLAVORS OF PAKISTAN Location: Google Meet
Location: Google Meet Tuesday, July 20, 5:00pm–6:00pm
Thursday, July 8, 5:00pm–6:30pm Instructor: Lily Kilfoy
Instructor: Lily Kilfoy Ages: 5–12 years old with adult supervision
FAMILY
Ages: 5 and older Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners
Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners Join “The Kids Chef” Lily Kilfoy in this cooking class for kids. The season
Join Chef Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on cooking class for families! Learn of sunshine is in full swing, and green gardens are already growing gigantic
about different foods and where they come from, how to follow recipes, and summer squash! Participants in this class will make a marvelous meal using
how to use cool kitchen tools. In this class, Lily will serve up a spiced spread stupendous summer squash in every delicious dish. Zoodles from the zucchini,
inspired by the phenomenal fare of Pakistan. A savory snack known as Chaat, pizza prepared with pattypan, cookies containing crooknecks, and more will be
bountiful Biryani, mouth-watering Masala, sides of Saag, a kingly Kheer and explored. Vegetarian-friendly.
more may be explored. The ingredients and supply list for the recipe to cook
along with will be sent one week prior to the class. Vegetarian friendly.
8 Willy Street Co-op Reader, JULY 2021
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: BENTO BOX BRILLIANCE LEARNING WITH CHEF PAUL:
Location: Google Meet KNIFE SKILLS AND SAFETY
Tuesday, August 3, 5:00pm–6:00pm Location: Google Meet
Instructor: Lily Kilfoy Thursday, August 26, 5:00pm–7:00pm
Ages: 5–12 years old with adult supervision Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Paul Tseng
Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners
Join “The Kids Chef” Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on cooking class for kids. Join Chef Paul as he guides participants through hands-
The name bento box belongs to a brilliant container of cool compartments. It on knife skills, including the major cuts, slices and dices. Chef Paul will discuss
was cleverly created centuries ago and is still a commonly celebrated compo- kitchen knife essentials, including how to sharpen and maintain a knife. Par-
nent of Japanese cuisine. In this class, we will produce diverse dishes perfect for ticipants should bring their favorite kitchen knife from home to practice with.
packing in a Bento Box. Vegetarian-friendly. Vegan. The ingredients and supply list for the recipe to cook along with will be
sent one week prior to the class. Ingredients/recipes may be modified based on
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: PERFECT PANINI seasonal availability.
Location: Google Meet
Tuesday, August 17, 5:00pm–6:00pm HOW THE THYROID GLAND WORKS
Instructor: Lily Kilfoy Location: Zoom
Ages: 5–12 years old with adult supervision Wednesday, August 18, 12:00pm–1:00pm
Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners Instructor: Katy Wallace
Join “The Kids Chef” Lily Kilfoy in this cooking class for kids. A panini is Fee: Free; registration is required
a pressed and grilled sandwich, cooked until the bread is toasty and fillings are Are you fatigued, constipated, and have brain fog and wonder if it’s your
hot. Lily loves her own recipe with pesto, sun-dried tomato, and mozzarella or thyroid hormone levels? Come learn about how thyroid hormones, essential
another with Colby cheese, avocado, and sweet roasted peppers. What creative to every cell in the body, are produced, and how auto-immunity, stress, and
combination will you come up with? In this class participants will prepare their inflammation interfere. Katy Wallace, Traditional Naturopath of Human Nature,
own perfect panini. Vegetarian-friendly. will present the roles of minerals and diet in supporting the thyroid gland.
This class is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, profes-
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: SNEAKY SNACKS sional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services. Classes provided by Willy
Location: Google Meet Street Co-op are for informational and educational purposes only and are not
Tuesday, August 31, 5:00pm–6:00pm meant to replace medical consultation with your physician.
Instructor: Lily Kilfoy
Ages: 5–12 years old with adult supervision
Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners
Join “The Kids Chef” Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on cooking class for kids. In
this class, participants will make sneaky snacks using secret ingredients. Sea-
weed slipped in the smoothie, garbanzo beans going in granola bars, perhaps
quinoa camouflaging in quesadillas? Everyone will be delightfully deceived by
these delicious sneaky snacks. Vegetarian-friendly.
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An individual nutrition consultation is your opportunity to learn how
the correct food choices for your body can enhance your well-being.
A one-on-one session with Katy Wallace of Human Nature includes a
consultation regarding your health goals, as well as lifestyle and food
choice suggestions geared toward addressing health goals and developing
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LOCAL PRODUCE
AVAILABILITY
ITEM NAME
Apples
JULY AUG SEPT
x
NEW
Arugula x x x
Baby Bok Choi x x x
Beans, Green x x x
Beets, Bunched x x x
Blueberries x x
Bok Choi x x x
Broccoli x x x CORE HOME
Brussels Sprouts x STORAGE CONTAINERS
Burdock Root x x x Glass storage containers with a concaved
Cabbage x x x bamboo lid perfect for stacking to help con-
Cantalope x x serve space. Several different colors and sizes
Carrots, Bulk x x x
to choose from.
Cauliflower x x
Celeriac, Bulk x Available at East
Chard, Swiss x x x Core Home Storage Containers
Collard Greens x x x GT's California Citrus Organic Kombucha
Corn, Sweet x x GT's Lemon Berry Organic Kombucha
Cucumbers x x x Bachan's The Original Japanese Barbeque Sauce
Dandelion Greens x x x Kettle Brand Habañero Lime Krinkle Cut Potato Chips
Eggplant, Globe x x Badger Anti-Bug Balm Travel Stick .60 oz.
Fennel x x x Alba Botanica After Sun Gel 98% Aloe 8 fl oz.
Garlic x x Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Vegan DHA 30 ct.
Herbs x x x Bee's Wrap Vegan Plant-Based Assorted Wraps
Jerusalem Artichokes x Available at West
Kale x x x Core Home Storage Containers
Leeks x x GT's California Citrus Organic Kombucha
Lettuce x x x GT's Lemon Berry Organic Kombucha
Mustard Greens x x x
Great River Organic Milling Multi-Grain Hot Cereal
Onions, Sweet x x x
Bob's Red Mill Dark Rye Flour
Parsnips x
KIND Caramel Almond & Sea Salt Thins
Peppers x x
KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt Thins
Peppers, Poblano x x
Kettle Brand Habañero Lime Krinkle Cut Potato Chips
Peppers, Spicy x x
Kettle Brand Truffle & Sea Salt Krinkle Cut Potato Chips
Potatoes, Fingerlings x x
Poppi Prebiotic Sodas
Potatoes, Purple x x
Ithaca Buffalo Ranch Hummus
Radish, Beauty Heart x
Violife Epic Smoked Cheddar Flavor Vegan Cheese Block
Radish, Daikon x
Annie's Organic Cookie Brownie Bar Mix
Radish, Red x x x
Badger Anti-Bug Balm Travel Stick .60 oz.
Rhubarb
Alba Botanica After Sun Gel 98% Aloe 8 fl oz.
Rutabaga x
Salad Mix x x
Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Vegan DHA 30 ct.
x
Scallions x x x
Bee’s Wrap Vegan Plant-Based Assorted Wraps
Shallots x Available at North
Spinach x x x Core Home Storage Containers
Squash, Summer x x GT's California Citrus Organic Kombucha
Tah-tsai GT's Lemon Berry Organic Kombucha
Tomatillos x Bob's Red Mill Dark Rye Flour
Tomatoes, Heirloom x x Bachan's The Original Japanese Barbeque Sauce
Turnips x Kettle Brand Habañero Lime Krinkle Cut Potato Chips
Watermelon x x Kettle Brand Truffle & Sea Salt Krinkle Cut Potato Chips
Squash, Zucchini x x x Annie's Organic Cookie Brownie Bar Mix
Badger Anti-Bug Balm Travel Stick .60 oz.
Chart reflects planned availability; unseasonable Alba Botanica After Sun Gel 98% Aloe 8 fl oz.
weather and supply changes could affect availability. Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Vegan DHA 30 ct.
Grown or raised in the state of Wisconsin, or within 150 miles of the Bee’s Wrap Vegan Plant-Based Assorted Wraps
Capitol building in Madison. Completely and truly local.
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Bars Curry or Cajun • Rndm Wt 1
1.4 oz $14.49/lb strawberry cheesecake
$1.59/ea + Graham Cracker
+ Strawberry Jam
+ Marshmallow
+ Whipped Cream Cheese
Klean Kanteen
Classic
2
Nuun
Stainless stroopwafel s,more
Electrolyte Underwood + Stroopwafel
Drink Tabs Steel Water Canned + Marshmallow
10 tab Bottle Wine + Chocolate
$7.79/ea
18 oz
375 ml
$18.95/ea $5.99/ea 3
lemon meringue pie
+ Graham Cracker
+ Lemon Curd
Wisconsin Meadows
Nature's Bakery + Marshmallow
Grass-Fed
Bulk
Beef Jerky
4 oz
Trail Mix 4
$8.99/ea
Rndm wt
churro s,more
$8.29/lb + Cinnamon Graham Cracker
+ Caramel Sauce
+ Marshmallow
W.S. Badger
Clear Zinc 5
Sunscreen
2.9 oz
Willy Street Co-op nutella banana
Sausages
$14.99/ea
+ Graham Cracker
Rndm wt + Banana Slices
$7.99/lb
+ Marshmallow
+ Nutella Spread
Equal Exchange
Organic Dandies
& Fair Trade Vanilla
Chocolate Bars Marshmallows
2.8-3.5 oz 10 oz
$3.49/ea $4.49/ea
Annie's Homegrown
Graham Crackers
Honey Or Cinnamon • 14.4 oz
$5.79/eaRIPENING & STORAGE The reason is that there aren’t a lot
PRODUCE NEWS You’ve got your tennis ball tex- of certified organic peaches grown in
tured peach home, and you want to that state, and those that are typically
Peaches! Tips & Tricks ripen it to perfection. What’s the best
way to go about it?
are shipped to East Coast markets, so
we don’t have access to them.
If you are looking to ripen a peach
N
California
ot many tree will generally taste the same no as quickly as possible, you can put it The first part of the summer (late
things matter their size. in a paper bag on the counter or on May through sometime in July) is
in this Peaches that are a bit wrinkly are top of the fridge. The bag traps the dominated by California-grown or-
world usually ripe, but dehydrated. Without ethylene gas emitted by the peach and ganic peaches. The climate in Cali-
are as delectable as much water in the fruit, the sugars hastens the ripening process. You’ll fornia is perfect for peach-growing,
as a good peach, and other flavors are condensed, mak- want to check the peach very often and that state produces some of the
with its drip-down- ing for a very sweet but not quite so however—twice a day at minimum— most delectable peaches on Earth.
your-chin juice and juicy eating experience. These are to avoid over-ripening. However, it is also a long way from
by Megan perfectly balanced some of my favorites, especially if A slower, but safer method of rip- Wisconsin, and there are a lot of op-
Minnick, sweetness. There’s you like really sweet, flavorful fruit! ening is to simply leave the fruit out portunities for California peaches to
Purchasing also nothing quite at room temperature. You’ll still want be damaged en route. We’ve found
Director as disappointing as Texture to check it once a day and more often that California peaches are the tricki-
a mealy, dry peach. Texture is the last thing to look in hot weather. est to manage, but when we get good
But how do you tell for. I hesitate to even bring it up, A ripe peach will be extremely ones, they are GOOD!
which is which? since the bane of any produce man- aromatic and soft to the touch. Once
ager’s existence is the over-eager Pacific Northwest (Washington
It’s harder than you you’ve reached peak ripeness, either and Oregon)
might think. customers squeezing (and bruising) eat it right away or it can be stored After the California organic peach
Our Produce management team the peaches. All it takes to assess the in the fridge for a few days. Just like season, the harvests move north into
has over 80 years of peach handling texture of a fruit is to gently close aroma, refrigeration can dull the fla- the Pacific Northwest. Peaches from
experience between us, and we’re still your hand around the peach. It should vors of a peach so savor your peaches Washington and Oregon are typically
learning. be the consistency of a tennis ball. If at room temperature for the best eat- sweeter and firmer than California
Below you’ll find some tips and it feels like a baseball, it was likely ing experience. peaches with a bit less of an acidic
tricks that we’ve learned over the picked too green to ripen correctly.
balance to their sugars. They are less
years for selecting and ripening that YELLOW VS. WHITE prone to mealiness.
WHAT MAKES A BAD PEACHES
perfect peach.
PEACH BAD? Through most of the summer, we
Colorado
If you walk away with one thing Because Colorado is a little closer
The most common reason that carry both yellow and white peaches.
from this article it should be this: the than California, farmers there typi-
peaches turn mealy, flavorless, and Yellow peaches have more acid with
only really tried and true way to know cally allow their fruit to ripen further
dry is chill damage. If peaches are a balanced, classic peach flavor.
if a peach is good is to taste it. We on the trees before harvest. This
subjected to cold (near 32ºF) tem- White peaches are sweeter, with a
do our best to make sure every peach means that organic Colorado peaches
peratures for too long, they will not more delicate flavor. Yellow peaches
that hits our shelves is delicious, but have a much more dependably good
ripen correctly no matter how good are by far the more popular of the
they are such a finicky fruit that it texture—juicy and soft and are less
the peach was to start with or what two, but a good white peach is a deli-
would be disingenuous to say that we likely to be mealy. Colorado peaches
ripening techniques are used. Chill cious thing.
are always successful. If you’d like to have a really nice peach flavor, but
damage almost never happens at the
try before you buy, just ask a Produce they tend to have a little less sweet-
orchard itself but in transit, and it is KNOW YOUR ORIGIN
staff member and we’d be glad to cut ness than West Coast peaches.
impossible to detect without cutting Each growing region produces
one for you to try!
into the fruit. its own unique peach characteristics, Door County, Wisconsin
HOW TO SELECT A GOOD As a produce manager, avoiding based on the specific climate and soil Typically available from mid-
PEACH peaches with chill damage can be a in that area. Here’s a quick rundown August through September, these
I’ve said it before (and I’ll say it real challenge. We go to great lengths of the most common growing regions peaches are from Barnard Farms in
again), tasting a peach is the only fail- to make sure that we are purchasing where we source our peaches. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and are
safe way to know if it’s good or not. peaches from highly skilled growers You might notice not certified organic. Door County
That said, here are a few other cues to and distribution partners we trust, but Georgia and other peaches are smaller than those from
look for when selecting a good peach. if one truck en route from Cali- Southern states the West Coast or Colorado. They are
fornia has their refrigeration are not on a little firmer when ripe, and tend to
Aroma turned just a few degrees too this list. have a little less sugar, more acid, and
Aroma is the first thing to check low, it can ruin the whole really nice peach flavor.
for. A good peach should smell like load, and it likely won’t be
a peach—the stronger the fragrance, detected until the fruit starts
the better. One big caveat here is that to ripen in our stores or at
if the peach in question is in refrigera- customers’ houses.
tion, the chill will dull the aroma, so We do our best to sample
this trick is best used on room tem- as many peaches as we can
perature fruit. to ensure that we
Appearance stock only the
The appearance of the fruit can highest quality
be less of a give away than you might fruit—and
think. Many modern peach varieties most of the
have been bred for looks, not eating time we are
quality—so an aesthetically pleasing success-
peach might not always be as pleas- ful—how-
ing to your taste buds as it is to your ever if you
eyes. The amount of red “blush” on ever do get
the peach is not as important as the a poor quality
background color, which should be peach from one
cream colored (not green). of our stores, don’t
Size hesitate to return it
Size has nothing to do with peach for a full refund.
quality. Typically, peaches are graded It’s actually quite
at the orchard—the larger fruit are helpful for us to
sold at premium prices since many get returns on
shoppers prefer bigger, showier fruit like this so
peaches, while the smaller fruit are we can change our
sold for less. Peaches from the same sourcing.
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