February 1, 2012
Make Your Bowl Super and Fresh
This coming Saturday, sentient beings from all walks of life will be tuning in to view the *super-gigantic-most-watched-sporting-event-in-the-known-universe, (*the actual name is trade-marked and subject to certain restrictions, hence the hyphenation). Fortunately, the snack foods aren't (trademarked, that is), so we can mention them by name.
In fact, we've prepared a handy guide, our own Game Day Party Planner that contains a roster of fine foods and recipes to help you answer the inevitable question,"what's for snacks?" Just download it, or pick one up at the display in the Produce department and get rolling.
FYI, you'll also find all the classic, fresh ingredients needed to create your very own super bowl of guacamole in the produce aisle. Rah!
Holy Guacamole
Produce Specials: February 1 - 14
• Organic Avocado - $1.39 ea. (reg. $1.99, save 60¢)
A fruit so spectacular, so tasty, healthful, and multi-faceted, an attempt was made to replicate the color and emblazon it on kitchen appliances in the seventies. In hindsight, one of the most iconic statements of that decade.
• Organic Cilantro - $1.39 bunch (reg. $1.79, save 40¢)
In certain culinary circles, the pro-cilantro and anti-cilantro camps make politics look positively tame. We happen to think it's what makes guacamole guacamole, but we respect everyone's right to make their own choice.
• Organic Red Onion - $1.39 lb. (reg. $1.59, save 20¢)
Colorful, sweet (for an onion), and the perfect way to inject a little color and zip into any dish. Nutritionally rich and quite the bargain in terms of enriching savory dishes with maximum flavor. Go onions!
The Jerky Shore
Our Meat and Sefood Manager Robert Birkholz has been working hard to expand our jerky selection. Hiking fans and on-the-go types should definitely check out his wide selection of quick, lowfat, high protein snacks:
Organic Prairie Beef Jerky in Original, Smoky Chipotle and Spicy Hickory 2 oz. packs - $4.99
Grateful Harvest Organic Beef Jerky in five flavors including BBQ and Teriyaki 3 oz. for $5.99
Lou's Garrett Valley Naturals Turkey Snack Sticks, six to a pack for $4.29
Local West Wind Farms Grass Fed Beef Jerky 4 oz. for $3.99
A Healthy Heart
February is the month of St. Valentine and the heart. For the next couple of weeks, we’re going to focus on what you can do to make sure your heart is healthy.
Heart health is important for any number of reasons, so watch this space as well as our facebook and twitter pages in upcoming days for tips, facts, and even some lore about this most remarkable and vital organ.
Scouting The Urban Lands
The next Urban Land Scouts workshop is coming up on Saturday, February 11th from 3 - 5 pm. You've still got ten days to sign up, so hop to it. The next ULS workshop is on GERMINATION. Participants will make and discuss the fine art of seed balls.
Please note that dirt is involved in the process, so dress accordingly. Sign up at the Customer Service desk and make plans to join the ULS as they practice good land stewardship.
Everyone is welcome to join the Urban Land Scouts, although the workshops are designed for adults and young adults (5th grade and older). Each workshop costs $4 for TRM members, $5 for non-members and includes all materials. Check out a complete listing of the activities and workshops here.
TRM Staff Pick
This week's selection comes from: Bradley
His pick: Better Than Boullion Vegetable Base
"My staff pick is Better than Bouillon Vegetable Base. Easily the best flavor paste you’ll find outside the world of pesto. Use it to make vegetable broth or add flavor to otherwise boring dishes." Bradley even wrote a haiku about it:
Oh flavorful friend,
pantry hollow without you -
don't look at the salt.
Specific product requests or suggestions may be made at the Customer Service desk. Feel free to share any questions about items in the store with any our wonderful staff members.
A Broadway Star
One day, you may look at your floors and decide to change the carpeting, go with hardwood, redo the tile, or add an area rug. Whenever this urge or need strikes, may we suggest you visit our friends at Broadway Carpets.
Broadway Carpets is located at 930 N. Broadway, directly across the street from our old store location. Besides being great neighbors who shared their parking lot with our customers and employees for years, they also happen to be one of the largest floor covering dealers in the Southeast. The spirit of cooperation they demonstrated with us has been a hallmark of their business since they opened in 1971.
So whether you decide to go the DIY route, or have one of their skilled craftsmen handle the installation, rest assured you've come to the right place to select the proper treatment for your floor.
You'll find Broadway Carpets at 930 N. Broadway - just north of Gill St. Call them at 865-525-5511
Find reduced prices on these and many other specially marked co+op deals items in our store through January 31:
• Bearitos All Natural Tortilla Chips, 16 oz. - $2.99
• Muir Glen Organic Salsa, 16 oz., select varieties - $2.99
• Annie's Homegrown Organic Snack Mix, 9 oz., select varieties - $3.79
You can download a full month's worth of co+op deals from our website. Just click the "Download Current Sales" link for the most recent flyer.
Urban Land Scout Workshop: GERMINATION
Three Rivers Market • February 11th, 3 - 5 pm
$4 for members, $5 non-members
Sign up at our Customer Service desk to join the Urban Land Scouts as they make and discuss seed balls.
More information here.
curb: architecture made fresh daily
Three Rivers Market • February 18th, 3 - 5 pm
Join us to hear curb (Tricia Stuth, AIA and Ted Shelton, AIA) talk about the firm's work, including the Ghost Houses, a nearby project featured in the upcoming issue of DWELL magazine.
Beer Sampling and Co-op Bingo
Three Rivers Market • February 18th, 6:30 - 9 pm
We’ll be sampling beer from Depot St. Brewery (based in Jonesborough, TN) and playing cooperative-themed bingo and trivia. There’s no cost to attend and you can win prizes. As always, you must be 21 with a valid ID to sample and purchase beer, but there is no age restriction on playing bingo or trivia.
Three Rivers Market
Knoxville's Community Food Cooperative
1100 N. Central St.
Knoxville, TN 37917
Open to the Public Daily 9:00AM - 10:00PM
Closed: Christmas Day • New Year's Day
Contact Us: 865.525.2069
E-Mail: customerservice@threeriversmarket.coop
