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A PUBLICATION OF WILLY STREET CO-OP, MADISON, WI
VOLUME 47 • ISSUE 4 • APRIL 2020
SEE WILLYSTREET.COOP FOR IN THIS ISSUE
COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATES. COVID-19 Response; Gardening; Plastic-Free Products; Grilling; and more!
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READER
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
Co-op Board, staff and Owners. It provides information about the Co-op’s services and WILLY STREET CO-OP
business as well as about cooking, nutrition, health, sustainable agriculture and more. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Views and opinions expressed in the Reader do not necessarily represent those of the
Co-op’s Directors, staff or Ownership. Willy Street Co-op has not evaluated the claims
Jeannine Bindl, President
made by advertisers. Acceptance of advertising does not indicate endorsement of the Ann Hoyt, Vice President
product or service offered. Articles are presented for information purposes only. Before Brian Anderson
taking action, you should always consult a professional for advice. Articles may be Stephanie Ricketts
reprinted with permission from the editor. Trevor Bynoe
SUBMISSIONS Michael Chronister
All advertising submissions must be reserved and arranged with the editor by the Gigi Godwin
10th of the month previous to publication. All advertisement copy must be submitted by Sarah Larson
the 15th of the month. Submissions should be emailed to l.wermcrantz@willystreet.coop
or mailed to Willy Street Co-op’s Central Office according to submission requirements. BOARD CONTACT INFO:
board@willystreet.coop
CUSTOMER SERVICE: EAST: 608-251-6776 WEST: 608-284-7800 NORTH: 608- all-board@willystreet.coop
471-4422 (includes the GM, Executive
BUSINESS OFFICE: 608-251-0884 Assistant and Board Admin-
FAX: 608-251-3121 istrator)
SEAFOOD CENTER: EAST: 608-294-0116 WEST: 608-836-1450
GENERAL EMAIL: info@willystreet.coop BOARD MEETING
SCHEDULE
GENERAL MANAGER: a.firszt@willystreet.coop Tuesday, April 21 (may be
EDITOR: l.wermcrantz@willystreet.coop online-only)
PREORDERS: EAST: es.preorders@willystreet.coop; WEST: ws.preorders@ Tuesday, June 16
willystreet.coop; NORTH: ns.preorders@willystreet.coop Tuesday, July 21
WEBSITE: www.willystreet.coop
As always, Board meetings are held
BOARD EMAIL: board@willystreet.coop at the Central Office beginning at
STORE HOURS: 7:30am-9:30pm, every day 6:30pm (unless otherwise noted).
East Juice Bar: 7:30am-6:00pm; West Juice Bar: M-F: 7:30am-7:00pm Dates are subject to change. Please
& Sat-Sun: 7:30am-6:00pm; North Juice Bar: 7:30am-7:00pm see www.willystreet.coop/events/
Deli: 7:30am to 9:00pm board-of-directors to confirm.
Seafood Center–East and West: Monday–Saturday, 8:00am-8:00pm; Sunday,
8:00am- 6:00pm.
IN THIS ISSUE
3-4 Customer Comments 8 Spring Gardening Among Cooperatives—
5 COVID-19 Response; 9 Grilling with Smoky The Up & Coming Food
Collective Bargaining; Co-op Conference
Flavor
and More! 14-15 The Age of Groceries:
10 Forget the Plastic!
5 Union Contract; Run Generations of Food
12 New Products Culture
for the Board; and More!
13 Cooperative Principle 16-17 Recipes
6-8 Community Room
Six: Cooperation
Calendar 18-19 Staff Picks
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the Reader
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Co-op Owners.
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coupon. Call 608-237-1230 or email
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page 4 for reservation.
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2 Willy Street Co-op Reader, APRIL 2020
CUSTOMER COMMENTS
insufficient staffing to open a store and other customers. Is haz- steps you have taken to minimize
Write Us! or keep it open, we will close it as ard pay something that is being the likelihood of transmission of
We welcome your comments and needed. Until then, we will continue considered? Are workers being the novel coronavirus. One sug-
give each one attention and seri- to remain open so that our custom- allowed to stay home with pay if gestion, however: the reversal of
ous consideration. Send them to ers and Owners can get groceries. they are at all sick—virus or oth- the entrance/exit doors, we feel,
customer.comments@willystreet. -Anya Firszt, General Manager erwise? Are they allowed to wear was a mistake. People enter the
coop or fill out a Customer Com- protective gear like gloves when store—logically and by habit—
ment form in the Owner Re- BE CAREFUL interacting with the public like at into the produce section, not to
sources area. Each month a small Q: I appreciate the update that the registers? As an owner, I very the check-out lines. That’s how
selection is printed in the Reader. you sent and all of the precautions much value the work you all do the flow is designed. The reversed
Many more can be found in the that you are taking. I will say that at all times, but especially want doors mean that people entering
commons or in the binder near I was really disturbed yesterday to both express my gratitude to the store necessarily have to cross
Customer Service. Thank you! while shopping at the Middleton you all now—and make sure you paths with people who are leaving,
co-op. Many of your staff mem- are being properly looked after. creating more contact/transmis-
bers were talking or laughing Thank you! sion opportunities. The regular
amongst themselves in different A: Great questions. We have entry/exit system avoids all of
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY departments, as if there was noth- reduced our store hours so that our that. Everyone was pleasant and
Q: Hi, my husband is out ing different going on. My cashier employees have more time to do everything went smoothly. Thank
shopping and he said the store and the bagger were laughing and non-customer service-related tasks you for making one aspect of these
was out of some stuff we need, joking around as I was check- while customers are not in the store, difficult times a little less worri-
like bulk beans and lentils. Do you ing out. The more voice that is limiting overall exposure. We are some.
know when more of those will be used, the more a mouth is open, also working out implementing A: Thanks for the kind words
available? the more likely that saliva will be occupancy limits of 50 customers and your suggestion. I checked in
A: Under normal circumstances expelled. I realize this is a very at a time. The directive from man- with Willy West about your con-
we would likely be able to tell you dark time and appreciate their agement has been that there will cern, and they totally agree! They
for certain when our next deliveries light and friendly attitudes. But be no repercussions for employees have already switched it back. We
will arrive. Unfortunately, the CO- please, keep the talking at a mini- related to COVID-19 leave. We appreciate your support while we’re
VID-19 Pandemic has put a large mum if not at all. In my opinion have actively been encouraging experimenting with these new ideas.
strain on the food industry. Grocers that would be one of the first signs employees who experience symp- Have a nice and healthy weekend!
everywhere are running out of prod- on your front door. Please do not toms or who have family members -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative Ser-
uct faster than expected and dis- talk unless absolutely necessary. with symptoms to stay home, and vices Director
tributors are having trouble keeping I appreciate your attention to my we have worked with the union to
up with orders. So even when we do concern. come up with a mutually agreeable FOODSHARE
order the products we are out of, we A: These are challenging times plan to provide pay and expanded Q: I was wondering if this
don’t always receive what we’ve or- for all of us at the Co-op and in the leave benefits for COVID-19 related co-op accepted food share? Also
dered. At this point in time, the very grocery industry. We are on the absences. We have also coordinated is there any qualifications to shop
best thing that you can do if you are front lines as one of the only types with the employees’ union to al- here such as volunteering, mem-
looking for something in particular, of businesses that can remain in low for flexible scheduling so that bership cards etc., or can custom-
is to call the store and ask if the somewhat regular operation during we can change hours as needed to ers come and go?
product is in stock. Items that we this global pandemic because we protect customers and employees, A: All three of our retail loca-
know are going to be out of stock provide food. While remaining open and request employees to volunteer tions accept FoodShare benefits.
long term are listed on our Corona- to ensure that people have access to if they are healthy to work more While anyone can shop our stores, I
virus Prevention Measures page at this health necessity in our neigh- hours to allow for others to remain would highly recommend you con-
www.willystreet.coop. I wish I had borhoods, our co-workers are mak- home. We are also reaching out to sider an Ownership for two reasons.
a better answer, please let us know ing rapid changes to the way they do temp agencies to potentially put 1. You get our best sale pricing on
if there is anything else we can do their jobs: ensuring as much social to work people who are in need of hundreds of items per week. 2. As
for you. Be well! -Kirsten Moore, distancing as possible; experiencing employment while they are laid off an Owner, you can enroll in our
Cooperative Services Director inventory turnovers we have never during this time, which will pro- Access Discount Program. Using
experienced in our region; shutting vide relief to our employees who FoodShare is one of the main ways
OPEN DURING THE down various offerings due to public may be working with less staffing that people qualify for this program
PANDEMIC orders; and managing far more than usual. Finally, we are increas- which gives shoppers 10% off all of
Q: As an owner I believe that transactions at the registers than nor- ing cross-training in high demand their purchases and allows for lower
you should be closed. Do the mal. This while also worrying about roles like cashiering, to reduce the equity (Ownership) payments- $4/
employees even have an option to our families, communities, and risks burden and leaving options open to year for Individuals and $7/year for
be working? I doubt they all feel to our personal health. I can as- reassign employees to other sites as Households.
comfortable In doing so. Everyone sure you that not a single employee needed. We look forward to contin- To sign up for Ownership with
in the neighborhood is closing to believes there is nothing different ued conversations and coordination the Access Discount activated right
flatline this pandemic. The Willy going on. Though we understand with the employees’ union as time away, simply stop by the Customer
Street Co-op should be in solidar- your fears, and maybe some of us progresses regarding these issues. Service desk at any of our locations
ity with that closure. A lot of em- share them, we have no intention Regarding gloves and masks: yes, and the paperwork can be filled out
ployees don’t really have a choice of asking any of our co-workers or all employees are allowed to wear in just a few short minutes, with
and will risk working during this shoppers not to laugh or talk. Mental them if they so choose. To wear a your 10% discount activated for
for a paycheck. As head of the health is important, and friendliness mask, employees are required to your first shopping trip.
coop you should make that choice and humor are some of the few ways check in with their managers so that Please let me know if you have
for their safety and for everyone to get through these stressful times, they can complete a voluntary use further questions. Hope you’re hav-
else’s safety. especially for workers. Thank you form per OSHA regulations. Thank ing a great week! -Robert Halstead,
A: Thank you for your feedback. for understanding, and good health you for your concern and we hope Owner Records Administrator
Because we are a grocery store, I to you. -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative you and your family and neighbors
feel an obligation for us to remain Services Director are staying healthy during this time. THANK YOU FOR
open along with other grocery -Kirsten Moore, Cooperative Ser- THE SERVICE
stores, with reasonable precau- PROTECTING vices Director Q: I called in to say that I
tions in place. Employees do have EMPLOYEES was so happy with the service I
the option to take paid sick leave Q: I am writing to ask what OVER-60 HOURS received at Willy West literally a
time and not come in to work, and the Co-op is doing during the Q: We were in the first wave of few minutes ago. The staff is ter-
we have been working with our health crisis to protect the em- over-60s at Willy West this morn- rific! Thank you all.
employees’ union to expand those ployees who are basically on the ing and wanted to commend you I also noticed the customers
options further. If/when we have front lines serving co-op members and your staff for the thoughtful wore their serious face. Some
Willy Street Co-op Reader, APRIL 2020 3
signage to the effect: Keep smil- whole Co-op during this strange and report numbers that show our • Essentially Local: Items that have
ing. Goes a long way in relaxing difficult time. You’re right, positiv- percentage of local sales includes at least 50% of their ingredients
people. In contrast, the staff, par- ity can make a huge difference. I’ll the in-house bakery sales as well. (by weight) grown or raised within
ticularly at the cashier counters pass your suggestion along. Have a I have heard that National Coop our local area. This includes
were friendly, gracious, and just safe and healthy weekend! -Kirsten Grocers (NCG) defines local with things like Vitamin D milk where
plain amazing. They were in good Moore, Cooperative Services Direc- in-house bakery and was wondering the milk is local but the Vitamin D
spirits. I appreciate the safety tor if we have figures that include and added is not, or apple butter made
precautions. So thoughtful. do not include those sales. What is with local apples and imported
A: Thanks for the kind words DEFINING LOCAL our stance on how in house sales spices.
of support! They mean a lot to our Q: Wondering if our annual with ingredients far away but are • Locally Prepared: Items that are
produced locally? Appreciate any prepared locally from non-local
insights we might have! In coopera- ingredients. This includes things
Advertise in tion, like locally roasted coffee, and our
A: Thanks for the question—it’s a in-house deli and bakery items.
good one! I’m not aware of an NCG The local percentage that is pub-
the Reader
definition of local. We use our own lished in our Annual Report includes
definition, which defines local as all three levels of local. It is possible
anywhere in Wisconsin or within a to report on the different levels. I
150 mile radius of the State Capitol don’t have those numbers readily
Reach over 34,000 building. Within that, we have three available, but I would estimate that
roughly 15% of our sales are from
levels of local—these are identified at
Co-op Owners. the shelf for local items in our stores: 100% Local items, 5% are from Es-
• 100% Local: Items that are entirely sentially Local items, and 16% are
from Locally Prepared items. I hope
Affordable rates, wide reach, grown or raised within our local
area. This includes things like fresh this helps answer your question!
excellent returns. produce, meat, and locally grown Best, Megan Minnick, Purchasing
grains. Director
Discounts for non-profits, Owners
and for multiple insertions.
Unless our
parking lot is
Find info here:
willystreet.coop/advertising full, please leave EVERYONE
the electric car WELCOME!
Call 608-237-1230 or email stalls for electric
readerads@willystreet.coop for cars.
more information or to place your
reservation.
Instead of Wellness Wednesday,
we are offering a Wellness Any
Day Virtual Coupon!
Owners
GET 10% OFF
See willystreet.coop or the Owner Wellness or Bodycare products
Resources Area in the stores for details. on any one transaction they choose
during the month of April.
No paper coupon needed!
Discount can only be used one time 4/1/20-4/30/20 per Individual or Household
Owner account. Coupon will not work again on an Owner account after being
used; please plan your purchases accordingly. Not valid for online orders.
No cash value.
Deadline for applications: June 1st at 12pm.
Candidates are required to attend a Candidate
Orientation Session and a Board meeting to be Just tell the cashier at check
eligible to run.
out that you would like to
Please see the website or Board candidate application for dates!
use this virtual coupon.
4 Willy Street Co-op Reader, APRIL 2020
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT BOARD REPORT
COVID-19 Response; Collective Union Contract; Run for the Board;
Bargaining; and More! and More!
H
HELLO APRIL to support these shoppers. ello Willy strategic planning and preferred
“An ounce of Additionally, we have expanded Street Co- shares, to name a few topics. We also
prevention is worth our online delivery and pick-up service op com- had the opportunity to learn more
of pound of cure.” to address an increase in the demand munity. about and practice using generative
“Better safe for this service, which can also help April has arrived, decision-making. If you haven’t al-
than sorry.” limit the number of people shopping in hopefully with some ready, look it up! Generative deci-
“Necessity the stores. See shop.willystreet.coop. sunshine! Thank you sion-making is a useful way to move
is the Mother of by for being part of our through the decision-making process
by Anya invention.” HEARTFELT THANKS AND Jeannine community. in a group setting.
Firszt, In response to APPRECIATION Bindl,
General COVID-19, we have Our employees are providing es- Board UNION MINUTES AND AGENDAS
made a number of sential and invaluable service to you President CONTRACT POSTED IN STORES
Manager A couple weeks
changes to how we and our communities in order to ensure We continue to work to make our
do business. We we can remain open for business. We ago, the Board was Board and Co-op stronger. Strategic
anticipate even more changes will be owe each and every employee a debt notified that our union planning, our governance policies,
necessary to keep pace with the evolv- of gratitude for reporting to duty and staff voted on and approved the union and ways we can communicate with
ing regulatory requirements issued by being on the front lines so you can buy contract negotiated by bargaining Owners are some of the topic areas
the State of Wisconsin to try and slow/ groceries. We have received a record teams. Thank you to everyone who we are investing in right now. One
stop the spread of COVID-19. number of customer comments sing- was involved in the process. Many new way we are trying to commu-
Please check our website at www. ing the praises of staff during these people put in an incredible amount of nicate with Owners is posting our
willystreet.coop for real-time updates. challenging times. Please join me and time and effort to make this happen meeting agendas and minutes in
show your thanks and appreciation for in such a short period of time. Willy stores. This information and details
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE our staff the next time you are shop- Street Co-op has once again exceeded on running for the Board of Directors
MEASURES AT THE CO-OP ping. expectations. Thank you also to the is available in stores, please check
We have taken a number of And, do everything you possibly Owners who spoke up during the ne- with the Co-op Services staff for the
preventative measures to address can to keep yourself and our staff gotiation; our Co-op is stronger when specific location at your site.
minimizing personal contact between healthy and safe. If you have never we all participate.
customers and staff from adjusting been a rule follower, now is the time to THANK YOU
open hours to temporarily shutting embrace and practice social distancing BOARD MEETINGS As always, thank you for your
down service counters, the Salad/Hot/ and good hand hygiene! March 17 was the date of our continued support of our Cooperative.
Olive Bars and Bulk departments to On behalf of the entire Co-op, last Board meeting. To avoid further Things seem to be changing rapidly;
installing social distancing mecha- thank you for your patience and under- spread of COVID-19 we canceled your continued support of our local
nisms throughout the stores. The full standing as we navigate the COVID-19 our Board meeting and dealt with any Madison economy is important and
list is extensive, more than what can Pandemic together. time-sensitive agenda items via email. appreciated. Please do not hesitate to
be included here, and could be wildly These Board decisions will be re- reach out to your Board with ques-
out of date by the time this issue of the COLLECTIVE BARGAINING flected in the April meeting minutes. tions, comments, or concerns at
Reader is published. Please check out AGREEMENT So far, these decisions consisted of a board@willystreet.coop or allboard@
our website for COVID-19 operational The Willy Street Co-op employee vote on disbursement of equity and willystreet.coop (includes some of
updates regarding open hours, deliv- members of the UE Local 1186 ratified continued participation in the Nation- our management team). Cheers to you
ery and pick up services, customer their first union contract on March 16, al Co-op Grocers. and the spring season on its way!
limits, etc. I should also mention that 2020. This two-year contract estab- We are working now to make sure
we have canceled Wellness Wednes- lishes pay rates and increases, benefits, that everything is in place for our RUN FOR A SEAT ON THE
day this month and, instead, created and policies for hourly members of the next meeting to be executed elec- BOARD
a virtual Wellness Any Day coupon. bargaining unit that augment the previ- tronically if we are unable to meet Are you interested in running for
That means, on any one transaction ously agreed to attendance and sick in person. We are also working to one of the three Board of Directors
in April, each Owner account can get benefit agreement. We are presently ensure Owners can listen to the Board seats up for election this summer?
10% off Wellness and Bodycare items working through the necessary action meeting electronically, should we not Check out our Board candidate ap-
in that transaction. Just let your cashier items to ensure pay rates, vacation and be meeting in person. Please check plication at willystreet.coop/pages/run-
know that you would like to use your other contract agreements are imple- the Co-op’s website and social media for-the-willy-street-co-op-board or at
virtual coupon. mented. platforms (such as Facebook and In- the Owner Resources area in the stores.
You may notice your newsletter is stagram) for more information as the Candidate applications are due by noon
a little shorter this month—the whole TEMPORARY AGREEMENTS April Board meeting gets closer. The on June 1. One of the requirements is
center section of sales pages aren’t Immediately following ratification date for that Board meeting is April to attend a Board meeting, and there
there. Vendors and distributors are not of the contract, the UE Local 1186 met 21, 2020. are two coming up before voting starts
able to commit to fulfilling all orders, with management to establish a num- in July:
and some of them have canceled ber of temporary agreements (TAs) to BOARD RETREAT • April 21, 2020
planned sales. You may still find some deal with the COVID-19 Pandemic. In lieu of a Board meeting in • June 16, 2020
products at discounted prices in our These will be in place until April 16, February, we met for a full day Board Board meetings start at 6:30pm and
stores, but we simply cannot advertise 2020 when they will be renewed, retreat. At our retreat we continued to are held at our Central Office (1457 E.
them because we cannot guarantee modified, or discontinued. learn about grocery industry trends, Washington Ave. in Madison).
their availability. These TAs include the House
version of the Families First Coro-
A NOTE ABOUT HOURS OF navirus Response Act, mainly pro-
OPERATION viding additional sick benefit and
Our open hours are from 10:00am- expanded FMLA to all employees, not THIS MONTH: Virtual
8:00pm daily until further notice with just bargaining unit employees. We
a 50 customer limit. We are ask- also agreed with the UE to establish
Wellness Any Day
ing (not requiring) that the first hour volunteer sign-up lists for bargaining coupon. See ad on
of business (10:00am-11:00am) be unit staff working the same or next day page 4 for details.
reserved for elderly shoppers or those (quicker turnaround), and the ability
shoppers with compromised immune to meet staff shortfalls with temporary
systems. Thank you in advance for hires.
your consideration and understanding Until next month, stay well.
Willy Street Co-op Reader, APRIL 2020 5
WE EXPECT CLASSES TO RESUME BY THE FIRST
what do your CLASS DATE LISTED BELOW. IF WE NEED TO CANCEL
CHIP GIFTS CLASSES, WE WILL NOTIFY THOSE WHO SIGNED UP
IN ADVANCE AND REFUND ANY FEES.
ACCOMPLISH?
They build a local movement for social Community Room Class Calendar
and environmental justice. Please see class descriptions for fees. Owners enrolled in the Access Discount Program receive a
10% discount. Payment is required at registration; please register by stopping at the Customer
Your gifts support Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) Service desk or by calling Willy West at (608) 284-7800 or Willy East at (608) 251-6776. For more
information about individual activities and classes, see willystreet.coop/calendar.
and its 70 member nonprofits.
Refund Policy: Unless otherwise specified in the description of the event, registration for events that
Dane County TimeBank (DCTB) Willy Street Co-op cancels will be refunded in full. Individuals who wish to cancel their registration
connects people in sharing their must contact Customer Service with 72 hours notice to receive a full refund or transfer their registra-
time and talents to meet the needs tion to another class . No refunds or transfers will be granted for cancellations within 72 hours of an
of our communities. Recently, event. In order to cover costs incurred, there are absolutely no exceptions to the Refund Policy.
DCTB became a core partner
in and launched the Mutual Aid BAKING
Workspace, a new coworking and
collaboration space at the Social
Justice Center. Another example COOKING WITH CHEF PAUL:
of how these connections are PLANT-BASED MEALS
rooted in social justice is their
new pilot program at LaFollette Location: Lakeview Library
High School that is designed Thursday, May 7, 6:00pm–7:30pm
Photo: Dane County TimeBank to show LHS staff support and Ages: 13 and older; adult supervision required
appreciation for the value they COOKING Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Paul Tseng
bring to our city community. Fee: Free; register at www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events
Join Chef Paul to explore the unlimited choices of plant-based meals.
Common Wealth Development (CWD)
core programs focus on affordable
housing, small businesses, and SIX SPICES: INDIAN VEGETARIAN
workforce development. Willy Street Location: Willy East Community Room
Fair, business incubator space, a Tuesday, June 2, 6:00pm–8:30pm
tool lending library, youth business Ages: 13 and older; adult supervision required
mentoring programs, and Yahara River Fee: $20 for Owners; $30 for non-owners
View Apartments are just a few of
the many ways CWD helps grow and Join Chef Neeta Saluja to learn to prepare a variety of vegetables using
sustain our vibrant community. We Indian cooking techniques. On the menu: Eggplant and Mushroom Curry, Peas
salute Common Wealth Development! Pullav, and Cucumber Raita. Vegetarian and gluten-free.
Since 1979 they have addressed Photo: Common Wealth Development
affordable housing, provided business incubation, and have been a SIX SPICES: QUICK CHICKEN CURRY
leader in innovative community development in Madison.
AND HANDMADE FLATBREAD
Location: Willy West Community Room
Thursday, June 18, 6:00pm–8:30pm
Ages: 13 and older; adult supervision required
Fee: $20 for owners; $30 for non-owners
Join Chef Neeta Saluja to learn to make this simple yet delicious chicken
curry with peanut sauce. To accompany the curry, she will also prepare whole
Photo:
Tenant Resource Center wheat flatbread, cooked under the broiler to give the taste and look as if they are
As a local leader in the housing justice movement in Wisconsin, cooked in an open Tandoor oven. A cabbage and tomato salad seasoned with
Tenant Resource Center (TRC) is on the forefront of promoting fresh curry leaves and mustard seeds will round out the meal.
positive relationships between renters and landlords. They offer
services statewide, and they have specific services for UW Madison LEARNING WITH CHEF PAUL:
Students on campus. TRC has worked for years to help families VERSATILE CAST IRON, PART 1
overcome the economic struggle to pay their evictions. They host
mini fundraisers, raise awareness of the need, provide referrals, and Location: Willy East Community Room
mediation; these tools may seem easy to access, but in the time of Thursday, May 14, 6:00pm–8:00pm
crisis for a family, TRC is an invaluable resource in our community. Ages: 13 and older; adult supervision required
Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners
CHIP gifts are 1% of your bill, Have you been wondering how to use, season, or restore
your cast iron pan? Chef Paul can help! Bring your pan along to class, and Paul
or 10 cents on a $10 purchase. can help address any questions you may have about how to treat your cast iron.
To round out the class, Chef Paul will demonstrate how to make cornbread in
cast iron.
Thank you! LEARNING WITH CHEF PAUL: KNIFE SKILLS AND SAFETY
Location: Willy East Community Room
Thursday, May 28, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Your Co-op’s Own Instructor: Paul Tseng
The Community CHIP® program is part of
Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners
Community Shares of Wisconsin—your gift can be tax deductible.
Join Chef Paul as he guides participants through hands-on knife skills,
Learn more at www.communityshares.com including the major cuts, slices and dices. Chef Paul will discuss kitchen knife
essentials, including how to sharpen and maintain a knife. Participants should
bring their favorite kitchen knife from home to practice with. Vegan.
LEARNING WITH CHEF PAUL:
THIS MONTH: Virtual VERSATILE CAST IRON, PART 2
Location: Willy East Community Room
Wellness Any Day Thursday, June 18, 6:00pm–8:00pm
coupon. See ad on page 4 Ages: 13 and older; adult supervision required
Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners
for details. Once you have your cast iron seasoned, you can use it for just about any-
thing! Join Chef Paul for a full meal made in cast iron—pork chops with veg-
etables, baked chicken, and a fruit pie!
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CHIP Health & wellness
Baking
COOKING TOGETHER:kids Location: Willy West Community Room
FLAVORS OF SOUTH AFRICA Tuesday, May 19, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Location: Willy West Community Room Ages: 9–12 years old; adult supervision not required
Friday, May 8, 5:30pm–7:00pm
Cooking Instructor: Lily Kilfoy
Ages: 5 and older; registration Preserve
for adults and kids required Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners
FAMILY Instructor: Lily Kilfoy Join The Kids Chef Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on cooking class for kids. The
Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners name bento box belongs to a brilliant container comprised of cool compart-
Join Chef Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on cooking class to learn about different
WELLNESS Con-
ments. It was cleverly created centuries ago and is still a commonly celebrated
foods and wheresultthey come from, how to follow recipes, and how to use cool
class component of Japanese cuisine. In this class, participants will produce diverse
MISC
tools. In this class, participants will prepare Chef Lily’s take on a dinner that cel- dishes perfect for packing their very own Bento Box. Vegetarian.
ebrates a fusion of flavors found in the melting pot Republic of South Africa—
Gatsby, Bunny Chow, Pap, Chakalaka, and a sweet treat made of sweet potatoes KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: EDIBLE ART EXHIBIT!
will be explored.DIYVegetarian. Location: Willy West Community Room
Tuesday, June 9, 4:30pm–5:30pm
SIMPLY
COOKING TOGETHER: FLAVORS OF IRAN Ages: 5–8 years old; adult supervision not required
Location: Willy East Community Room Location: Willy East Community Room
Lecture Tuesday, June 16, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Friday, June 5, 5:30pm–7:00pm
EDUCATION
Ages: 5 and older; registration for adults and kids required Ages: 5–8 years old; adult supervision not required
Instructor: Lily Kilfoy Instructor: Lily Kilfoy
Fee: $10 for Owners;
film $20 for non-owners Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners
Join Chef Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on family friendly cooking class. Learn Join The Kids Chef Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on cooking class for kids. We
about different foods and where they come from, how to follow recipes, and how won’t measure and mix muffins, or see soup simmering on the stove, because
to use cool tools. This class will introduce incredible ingredients found in Iran as this unique class is all about art made from food! Participants will be presented
Gardening
participants cook Chef Lily’s take on Persian cuisine, including Fesenjan, sweet with a plethora of previously prepared foods, perfect for producing marvelous
and savory spices, dishes of fragrant rices, kabobs, and more. Vegetarian. masterpieces of the mind. Vegetarian.
WILD FOOD/WILD MEDICINE PLANT WALK KIDS IN THE KITCHEN:
Location: Willy East Community Room and Jenifer Street
Herbs
STUPENDOUS SUMMER SQUASH!
Saturday, June 6, 10:00am–12:00pm Location: Willy West Community Room
Ages: 10 and older; adult supervision required Friday, June 19, 4:30pm–5:30pm
HERBS
Instructor: Linda Conroy Ages: 9–12 years old; adult supervision not required
Fee: $20 for Owners; $30 for non-owners Location: Willy East Community Room
Join herbalist and forager Linda Conroy to explore the wild plants that grow Friday, June 26, 4:30pm–5:30pm
around us. We will learn about common and uncommon wild plants that can be Ages: 5–8 years old; adult supervision not required
used for food and medicine. Identification techniques, as well as ways to prepare Instructor: Lily Kilfoy
plants for optimal nutrition and healing will be discussed. Dress appropriately for Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners
the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Join Chef Lily in this cooking class for kids. The season of sunshine is in
full swing and green gardens are already growing gigantic summer squash!
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: Participants in this class will work in groups to make a marvelous meal using
TORTILLA THROW DOWN! stupendous summer squash in every delicious dish. Zoodles from the zucchini,
Location: Willy West Community Room pizza prepared with pattypan, cookies containing crooknecks, and more will be
Friday, May 1, 4:30pm–5:30pm explored. Vegetarian.
Ages: 5–8 years old; adult supervision not required
Location: Willy East Community Room VITAMIN D AND SUNLIGHT FOR VITALITY
Friday, May 15, 4:30pm–5:30pm AND LONGEVITY
Ages: 5–8 years old; adult supervision not required Location: Lakeview Library
Instructor: Lily Kilfoy Tuesday, May 12, 6:00pm–7:00pm
Fee: $10 for Owners; $20 for non-owners Ages: Any; adult supervision required
Join The Kids Chef Lily Kilfoy in this hands-on cooking class for kids. Did Instructor: Katy Wallace
you know that tortillas are actually flatbread? Learn more about this Mexican Fee: Free; register at www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events
marvel by making masa dough from corn flour and water. Chef Lily will teach Vitamin D and sun exposure help us to be disease-free, according to new
you how fun and easy it is to make traditional tortillas using an authentic press. studies. Sun exposure supports resilient mitochondria (meaning cells func-
Participants will also fix flavorful fillings and a fresh drink for this tortilla throw tion better) and balanced hormone production (for healthier hair among other
down. Vegetarian. things!). Katy Wallace, Traditional Naturopath of Human Nature LLC, will
cover these benefits plus ways to protect against hypertoxicity of Vitamin D and
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: BENTO BOX BRILLIANCE! lifestyle suggestions.
Location: Willy East Community Room
Tuesday, May 12, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Ages: 5–8 years old; adult supervision not required LEARN ABOUT AND REGISTER FOR FOODSHARE
Location: Willy East
Thursday, May 21, 9:00am–1:00pm
Thursday, June 18, 9:00am–1:00pm
INDIVIDUAL NUTRITION CONSULTATIONS
Location: Willy North
Location: Willy East Community Room
Thursday, May 7, 10:00am–2:00pm
Wednesday, May 27, 2:15pm–5:30pm
Thursday, June 4, 10:00am–2:00pm
Tuesday, June 9, 2:15pm–5:30pm
Location: Willy West
Location: Willy West Community Room
Friday, May 8, 9:00am–12:00pm
Wednesday, May 20, 2:15pm–5:30pm
Friday, June 12, 9:00am–12:00pm
Wednesday, June 3, 2:15pm–5:30pm
Is money tight? You may be eligible for FoodShare benefits on a
An individual nutrition consultation is your opportunity to learn how
QUEST Card! FoodShare is a federal benefit, like social security, that
the correct food choices for your body can enhance your well-being.
provides extra money for groceries to low-income individuals and families.
A one-on-one session with Katy Wallace of Human Nature includes a
The benefits comes on an easy-to-use debit-like card that can be used at the
consultation regarding your health goals, as well as lifestyle and food
Willy Street Co-op, many farmers’ markets, and most major grocery stores.
choice suggestions geared toward addressing health goals and developing
The income guidelines are higher than you might think: individuals earning
sustainable change.
$11+ per hour and working 40 hours per week may qualify. To find out if
Appointments are confirmed upon payment. Payment is due at the
you may be eligible, please call 1-877-366-3635 for a confidential screen-
time of scheduling; otherwise, the appointment will be released to other
ing and to schedule an appointment to apply at Willy Street Co-op. During
interested parties. Payment is non-refundable and non-transferable unless
your appointment, a FoodShare Outreach specialist will assist you with an
notice of cancellation or rescheduling is provided seven (7) or more days
application, answer questions, and connect you with other great community
prior. To register for the next available opening, email info@humanna-
resources. Walk-ins welcome. Se habla Español.
turellc.com or call 608-301-9961.
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GET TO KNOW CBD OIL
Location: Willy West Community Room GARDENING NEWS
Thursday, June 4, 6:00pm–7:00pm
Spring Gardening
EDUCATION
Ages: Any; adult supervision required
FREE Instructor: Katy Wallace
LECTURES Fee: Free; registration required
I
What is cannabidiol (CBD) oil and how does it affect the f there’s one container that can be moved indoors
body? These questions as well as guidance on selecting a quality CBD or full word that sums when the weather threatens. Madi-
hemp extract will be covered by Katy Wallace, Traditional Naturopath of Hu- up my advice son’s last average frost date is May
man Nature, LLC. Katy will also cover tips for proper use and effective dosing. for April gar- 10, but we often have frosts after
This class is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, profes- deners, it’s patience. that date, so as always, keep an eye
sional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services. Classes provided by Willy Those first warm, on that forecast!
Street Co-op are for informational and educational purposes only and are not by Megan sunny spring days So, it’s the beginning of April
meant to replace medical consultation with your physician. Minnick, can easily cast a and it’s a beautiful, sunny, warm
Purchasing spell that lulls you day. Your back yard or commu-
COOKING, BAKING, AND PRESERVING Director into thinking that nity garden plot is calling you, but
WITH HONEY it’s time to start you’ve made up your mind to resist
Location: Willy West Community Room planting your veggie the urge to plant. There’s a lot that
Monday, May 11, 6:00pm–8:00pm seeds and starts, but you can do in the garden while you
Ages: 13 and older; adult supervision required most experienced home gardeners wait for planting time, and getting
PRESERVATION
Fee: $20 for Owners; $30 for non-owners have learned the hard way to resist these things done now will make the
Join Linda Conroy to learn new techniques for incorpo- this springtime urge, and prudently rest of the growing season easier and
rating honey into baking, cooking, and preserving herbs as well as fruit. Partici- wait until all chances of winter are more successful.
pants will make an infused honey to take home and samples of baked goods and past.
canned fruit put up with honey will be shared. The wait isn’t easy, but it’s SPRING CLEANING
worth it. There’s nothing sadder than Some people clear out last year’s
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