You’re Invited to Hear Dr. Colin Campbell

This Saturday, we’re showing the movie, Forks Over Knives, free of charge.  To find more information about this event click here.

As an added bonus, however, we’ve been invited to attend a guest lecture at the University of Pennsylvania to hear Dr. Colin Campbell, an instrumental powering force behind the movie Forks Over Knives, speak about the growing plant-based health revolution.

Dr. Campbell is Cornell University’s Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry. He is the world’s foremost authority on nutrition’s role in the reversal of cancer, diabetes and other chronic diseases.

Dr. Campbell’s information is relevant for health care providers, practitioners, researchers, faculty, trustees and administrators with an interest in the use of dietary intervention for the reversal of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, certain cancers and other chronic conditions.  His message is also pertinent for those desiring to restore their own medically ideal health and weight.

There is a $10 fee for general members of the public who attend Dr. Campbell’s lecture and all proceeds from the sale of seats will benefit two non-profit organizations: BeatCancer.org in Wynnewood, PA and The American College of Lifestyle Medicine Foundation in Woodburn, OR.

*To register to hear Dr. Campbell speak, please click here. 

Below, Wolf Blitzer interviewed former President, Bill Clinton, on how he used a plant-based diet with the insights he gained from Dr. Campbell’s work and research. Clinton lost 24lbs and shared his experience in this video.

Quick Facts:

Speaker: T. Colin Campbell, PhD Lecture

Date: February 29, 2012

Time: 7:30 pm

Venue: Irvine Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania’s campus

Address: Northwest corner of 34th & Spruce Streets, Philadelphia 19104

Register: Here

Help the Swarthmore Co-op Give Back on Mardi Gras!

Come help the Co-op celebrate Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) Tuesday February 21st, 2012. 

2% of the Co-op’s gross sales for that day will go toward the Make It Right Organization.

The Make it Right Organization is helping to rebuild the lower 9th ward in New Orleans, which was the ward that got hit the hardest when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005.  The Make It Right Organization is not only striving to rebuild, but to rebuild with purpose.  Their goal is to build 150 affordable, green, storm-resistant homes for the families in the lower 9th Ward.

“Today, the U.S. Green Building Council says Make It Right is building the largest, greenest neighborhood of single family homes in America.  [They] have earned their highest distinction for energy efficiency and sustainability, LEED Platinum, by integrating and aggregating a variety of cutting edge construction materials and techniques”  (makeitrightnola.org).

Check out their website for more details at: http://makeitrightnola.org/ 

*Above Image courtesy  of  GettyImages

Date Night Winner

One week ago we announced a “Date Night” contest calling for art as an entry to win a free dinner-for-two with chef and Co-op GM, Marc BrownGold, in the comfort of your own home. When we announced this contest we didn’t quite know what to expect in terms of entries and participation…

Today, one week later and the close of the contest, we received tremendous participation through many quality submissions of art.  We were truly touched and deeply moved by the paintings, drawings, poems, pictures, and music that were submitted.

Further, each submission was personal – recounting a treasured time, memory, image, or feeling that was made into art.

Feeling overwhelmed by the pure beauty, honesty, and love each piece of art inspired, we knew we didn’t have a chance of adequately or accurately picking just one ‘best’ piece.

So, though a difficult decision, we decided to put each submission into a random drawing where everyone had a fair chance of winning the “Date Night” dinner.  We appreciated each and every entry and just couldn’t merit only one ‘best’ submission.

With that said, a ‘winner’ was chosen randomly out of a hat today by Co-op GM, Marc BrownGold, and that person is…(drum roll please)… Ed K…    Congratulations to Ed!

While Ed has already been contacted for his free “Date Night”, we thank everyone who submitted an entry.  They were inspiring and beautiful pieces that we were honored to have experienced.

Lastly, we have many personal pieces; some submissions may be the only copy in existence…for those who desire to receive their submission back, please email graphics@swarthmore.coop & marketing@swarthmore.coop, call 610-543-9301, or just stop in and ask for your piece – we’re happy to oblige.

Thanks again to all, and we look forward to running another contest like this in the future.

p.s. – Look for our video when we visit Ed’s home to cook his Date Night meal.

Sweets for your Sweet at the Co-op

Come check out our beautiful floral arrangements available for purchase at the Swarthmore Co-op!

Pre-made arrangements and bouquets from $14.99-$34.99

Custom arrangements available at any price, inquire within!

Love and be loved!

January 2012 Employee of the Month

TIFFANY

Tagliaferri

Tiffany earned Employee of the Month with her hard work and creativity behind the deli counter.  She has made delicious soups and salads that keep the customers coming back for more.  She also created an amazing dining experience with her Mexican Fiesta Pop-up Restaurant at the Co-op.

Tiffany was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA.  She attended the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College and studied at Delaware County Technical School.  Right now she spends half her time behind the kitchen at the Co-op and the other half volunteering as a chef at the ABC House.

When Tiffany isn’t behind the kitchen she enjoys painting, traveling and her puppy Sofi.   She loves going on shopping sprees and eating Zaw’s sushi.  She is fluent in Spanish and she has owned her own catering company since she was 19!

Thank you Tiffany and Congratulations!