Great Basin Community Food Co-op

November 2023: 10 Days Left to Pre-Order Organic Turkeys & Local Pies 🦃

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November 2023

Final Call For Thanksgiving Pre-Orders


🦃 🥧


This year we have several veggie-based Thanksgiving options along with Organic American Heirloom and Regeneratively Raised (Pastured) Turkeys from Diestel Family Ranch, link below.
Their Regeneratively Raised or Pastured birds are part of a holistic regenerative program, these birds graze on rotational plots of land that are treated to regular applications of their nutrient-dense compost and allowed rest periods of 2-8 months. Diestel measures the regeneration of this soil to ensure the work they are doing is healing the soil, allowing it to trap carbon in the ground while removing it from the atmosphere, as well as hold more water and reduce erosion. Just as important, these birds have a tender, juicy, full-bodied flavor that will impress the most discerning foodie. Pasture-raised turkeys are not only tastier, but they are also more nutritious. The result is meat that is higher in nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, and beta-carotene.
Did you know that Diestel Family Ranch is located just on the other side of Yosemite National Park?

Oh, and don't forget the pie - we bake all of our House Made pies from scratch using all local and organic ingredients 🧡 Huge thanks to our local pumpkin producers - Berri Baserri (Bordertown, NV), Avanzino Farms (Reno, NV), Sterling Farms (Smith Valley, NV), Pioneer Farms (Fallon, NV) and Juniper Valley Ranch (Minden, NV).
Pre-orders for turkeys, vegan alternatives and pies closes Thursday, November 16th at 5:00 pm.
🦃 Turkey and vegan alternative pick-up begins in the afternoon on Friday, November 17th and goes until Thursday, November 23rd at 3:00 pm (closing time).
🥧 Pie pick-up begins on Tuesday, November 21st and goes until Thursday, November 23rd at 3:00 pm (closing time).  
 

Save the Harvest!
Adopt - A - Squash 🎃 


Our Nevada farmers have had an incredibly bountiful winter squash season and we are happily helping them move this tremendous amount of food. Help save the harvest by ordering a 40-pound box of local winter squash for just $50!
The majority of the winter squash available this year are winter luxury pumpkins!  These pumpkins are a cheery, bright orange color, and have a distinctive netting covering the skin. They average 3-7 pounds each, making them the perfect size for one to two pies.  
We also have smaller amounts of the following varieties and will include one or two other squash chosen at random for each box: Acorn Squash, Baby Bear Squash, Blue Hubbard Squash, Buttercup Squash, Butternut Squash, Delicata Squash, Futsu Squash, Honeynut Squash, Kabocha Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Sugar Pie Pumpkin, Winter Luxury Pie Pumpkin.

Adopt - A - Squash on KOLO News Channel 8🎃 


Learn about the Adopt-A-Squash program with Mark Estee, Founder of Reno Local Food group, and Amber Sallaberry, Co-Founder of Great Basin Community Food Co-op.

KOLO News Channel 8 Adopt-A-Squash

Local Pumpkin Puree House Made by GBCFC
Bonus: In Glass Jars! 🫙 



Look for the pumpkin puree in the produce cold case and the co-op kitchen's grab n go case. 🎃 🧡 
 
Pumpkins were grown by the following farms:  
🧡 Berri Baserri (Bordertown, NV)
🧡 Avanzino Farms (Reno, NV)
🧡 Sterling Farms (Smith Valley, NV)
🧡 Pioneer Farms (Fallon, NV)
🧡 Juniper Valley Ranch (Minden, NV).

Love Your Farmer Dinner Recap



At Great Basin Community Food Co-op, we really love our farmers. Last month we were able to have our first LOVE YOUR FARMER dinner since the start of the pandemic. It was a lovely night filled with great food, music, dancing, meaningful conversations and tributes to our farmers that have left or are leaving the market.
On Saturday, October 14th, we said goodbye to a legend ❤️🧑‍🌾💔 A farmer who has fed Northern Nevadans for the last 60 years - Rick Lattin of Lattin Farms. We met Rick 18 years ago at the very first potluck held to start the Great Basin Community Food Co-op. After a lengthy conversation discussing the direction of food in America and how consumers are/were beginning to prefer organically grown, Rick did not hesitate to convert nearly 200+ acres of fruits and vegetables on his property to certified organic. He was also the very first farmer to join our Board of Directors. The love emanating from all of the 200 people in this room was palpable. Rick received a standing ovation and outpours of gratitude for forever changing the path of agriculture in our great state.  Happy Retirement Rick!
 




Foodshed Cafe Deck Construction Update


You may have noticed quite a mess in our parking lot these past few weeks. The good news is that we're almost done with the outside of the Foodshed Cafe deck project.  Our General Contractor, Ryan Shmyr of Ryco Construction, ensures us that they will be packed up by November 16th... the day before the Turkeys arrive and Thanksgiving shopping begins!  Ryco and his team have done a simply tremendous job and we couldn't be happier.  They are some of the most kind, accommodating, and fun folks we've had the pleasure of working with. They surprised us last week with their plans to attach their custom-made metal co-op logo to the deck 💚!!!
...and believe it or not, we are gaining a parking spot as opposed to losing any. 🚘 😱😍🚙 
🌟 We are still aiming for a grand reopening on April 1, 2024 ⭐️ 


A few words of nutritional wisdom from our in-house nutritionist: 
Michelle Nash
Nutrition & Dietary Support Specialist
Certified NTP & MScN
The Great Basin Community Food Co-op
 

 

Check Out Other Fun Recipes For Your Squash Below!




PUMPKIN PIE SLICES!


🎃 Pies, pies, everywhere pies, pumpkin pie slices are filling our grab-and-go case. These pies are made fresh in the co-op bakery using fresh, whole ingredients! Including local pumpkins from our lovely ranchers at Berri Baserri (Bordertown, NV), Avanzino Farms (Reno, NV), Sterling Farms (Smith Valley, NV), Pioneer Farms (Fallon, NV) and Juniper Valley Ranch (Minden, NV). Traditional, Vegan, and Gluten - Free options available.

Oh, What A Dream, The Dreamsicle Has Returned!


The year is 1995 and you and your pals are hanging out at the Meadowood Mall food court and something about that dreamy Orange Julius is calling your name. - We want to invite you to revisit those memories but in a much healthier way. The Dreamsicle returns to shelves this month offering a sweet, creamy, smoothie that will take your tastebuds on a trip down memory lane. Completely vegan and totally delicious, come pick up one today!


BRIDGE 33 FARM
(Reno, NV)



🥬 Please welcome reno's newest local producers, Bridge 33 Farm. These folks are farming on land near the Steamboat Ditch in South Reno, NV, and also off of Franktown Road in Washoe Valley. They are producing veggies galore! The crew consists of Claire Davis and Bodi Monroe and the vision they share is a beautiful one 🌈.  Bridge33 already has four hoop houses and plenty of direct sun space to grow produce in their untilled beds.  Being right on the edge of the Steamboat Ditch, they hit water at something crazy like 2 feet!  These farmers are coming in hot! 🌶️  They just delivered some jalapeno peppers to the produce and kitchen departments and they will also be delivering some of their "winter greens" in the coming weeks.  
If you want to learn more please check out the full farm video tour with Bridge 33 - click on the link below!
BRIDGE 33 FARM TOUR VIDEO


20% OFF / LB
Local Grass - Fed & Grass Finished Ground Beef

(Avanzino Farm, Reno, NV)
On Sale November 1st - 30th

20% OFF
Perenn Bake At Home Croissants and Cinnamon Rolls

(Reno, NV)
On Sale November 1st - 30th

25% Off Local Potatoes


(Avanzino-Rissone & Sterling Farms,  NV)
Red, Russet & German Butterball Varieties
On Sale November 1st - 30th
Regular Prices Vary

20% OFF
Local Immune Boosters 

(Eagle Peak Herbals Omnimmune, Honey Rose Fire Cider, Elderberry Tincture, & Sierra Roots Wellness Fire Cider, Elderberrys Syrup)
On Sale November 1st - 30th
Regular Prices Vary

$1 Off All Sizes of Hot Soup

For daily options, see end of email. Always organic, local, and GF
On Sale November 1st - 30th

$2 OFF
No City Bagged Coffee

On Sale November 1st - 30th
E-GIFT CARDS... PERFECT GIFT
We've got the perfect gift for any occasion!  Buy a co-op gift card online and then text or email it to your recipient.  They can scan it from their phone at the register to pay for their next grocery trip. 🥳
ORDER YOUR ONLINE E-GIFT CARD

Soup's on!

  All soups are made daily with ❤️ in the co-op kitchen.  We use all certified organic ingredients and as much local as seasonally available.
OMNI = short for omnivore. 
All soups in this listing are always Gluten-free. 
 

Website

Anyone can shop, everyone can join!
Open everyday from 7:30am – 9pm
Great Basin Community Food Co-op
240 Court St Reno, NV 89501
775.324.6133
info@greatbasinfood.coop
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