MARC and ANTHONY take SEATTLE

November 14, 2012 by Anthony

On October 24-28th, General Manager, Marc BrownGold, and Marketing Director, Anthony Saufley took a trip to Seattle for a seminar by a World Famous Pike Place Fish Market consultant.  The following is an account of that harrowing, adventure filled and legendary journey. Day 1-Smooth Sailing MARC – I packed my bag this morning and was excited to get underway. Seattle here we come. The one thing that we did do was overestimate our wait at the airport. It was empty […]

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The Co-op’s Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse

October 10, 2012 by Anthony

Check out our NOVEMBER 10 FOR 30 MEMBER BENEFITS TO STOCK UP FOR THE IMPENDING APOCALYPSE. 1. Be Fit If worst comes to worst, you can always run away to fight another day. This is rule number one when it comes to zombies and it clearly makes a lot of sense. Begin training now by riding your bike for trips shorter than 5 miles instead of taking your car.  You’ll increase your stamina and get into shape.  You might just […]

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Discovering New Products for the Co-op

August 23, 2012 by Anthony

Back in May, Marc (Co-op GM) and Marci (Grocery Manager) went to Orlando, to a food show for Haddon House, then in June, Jess (Bread & Cheese Manager), Marc, Anthony (Marketing Director), John (Assistant Grocery Manager) and Marci went to Washington, DC for the Fancy Food Show.  At food shows, there are multitudes of vendors and producers vying for the attention of store managers, owners and distributors. To state that it can be information overload is to do it an […]

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Organic Food Regulations

June 26, 2012 by Anthony

Certified Organic In just a few years, the term “organic” has changed meaning. Before the “USDA organic” label existed, the term implied sustainability. Being sustainable means choosing methods that are naturally well-suited for the local area and not negatively impacting the land. Unfortunately, the “USDA organic” label only addresses the production-side of farming. They don’t check farms’ long-term effect on the environment. The USDA certification has helped bring organics to the mainstream, yet many believe it has weakened the true […]

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Sunday Suppers May 2012

May 9, 2012 by Anthony

The Co-op sponsors an outreach initiative called “Sunday Suppers”.  On Sunday nights, after the Co-op closes its doors to shoppers, volunteers from the community cook healthy, nutritious, and homemade meals in the Co-op kitchen — about 3-5 meals per person — and deliver them on Monday morning to local elderly and low income residents in need. Last spring, the Co-op’s Education Committee piloted Sunday Suppers, with 8 adult volunteers cooking and delivering 4-5 meals to 10 low-income or homebound seniors […]

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The Doctrine of Signatures

May 4, 2012 by Anthony

Categories: Co-Op, Education, Produce • Tags: fruits, grains, Healthy, Nutrition, nuts, vegetables

Greener Partners Benefit Event

April 11, 2012 by Anthony

Greener Partners Tapas Benefit At Greener Partners and the Swarthmore Co-op, we believe local food is the best kind — where those who eat it feel connection to the soil it’s grown in and the people who cultivate it. In imagining a better food system, Greener Partners operates community Farm Hubs as resources for local produce and for education — as well as inspiration — about food and farming. Our farmers grow vegetables, herbs and fruit for our own Farm […]

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Beef 101: A Guide to What 25% of Americans Eat Everyday (Infographic)

April 10, 2012 by Anthony

This infographic contains information about the health benefits of beef, and offers a simple breakdown of the different types of cuts you can buy at the grocery store, and some easy guides to shopping for beef. Source: FrugalDad

Categories: Co-Op, Education, Meat & Poultry • Tags: Beef, Choice, Healthy, Local, Organic, Prime

Delaware County Enviro Fair 2012

April 7, 2012 by Anthony

Join Co-op Board Member and Swarthmore Co-op Education Committee Member, Helen Nadel at the Delaware County Enviro Fair 2012. “Cooking in the Sustainable Kitchen” Helen Nadel will explore sustainable food choices and their impact on the environment, human health (both consumer and farmworker), and animal welfare, but won’t stop there.  Because it’s not just what we buy but how we use it that helps sustain the planet.  So we will connect to the joy of cooking and eating well, and […]

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Sweets for your Sweet at the Co-op

February 10, 2012 by Anthony

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!

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January 2012 Employee of the Month

February 9, 2012 by Anthony

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 […]

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Heirloom Sweet Potatoes

February 8, 2012 by Anthony

At the end of the Fall leading into the Winter months, common sweet potatoes start popping up everywhere to live up to their name. Although the names “yam” and “sweet potato” are used interchangeably, there are really no true yams grown in the US, only sweet potatoes.  Biologically they are different, and the name “yam” traversed oceans and mountainous terrain to reach us, but falls short for accuracy, a story for another time. With that said, of the sweet potatoes […]

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