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We had an excellent turn-out and participation at the 2017 Annual Meeting + Potluck! Thank you to all of those that attended and shared your thoughts, concerns and delicious food. We will be sending out an email shortly to our members that will include the meeting minutes and presentations. The big take-away of 2016? We had our most successful year yet and we need you to help keep the momentum going and move us to opening a storefront! We have found the best tool for increasing membership and meeting our storefront goals is asking friends, family and neighbors to join the CO-OP.

If you are a member and haven’t shopped for a while, please consider giving us a visit. We have grown in both product offerings and management. If you aren’t a member, but have been following us for a while, please consider joining the movement this year!

Thanks to everyone for your support!

 
POTLUCK & WORKSHOP SERIES
We kicked off the workshop series with a home brew tutorial that had great success. Please join us for the next event, a potluck to celebrate the community of our co-op new, old and soon to be members are all welcome. See the details on our Facebook event.  

If you have a workshop you would like to lead or would like to be a potluck host please contact Missy Moore (missy@catonsvillecoop.com)!
We have lots of great new staple products at The Market now. It’s getting easier to do all of your shopping through the CO-OP! Stop by and see what’s new.
MARKETING + COMMUNICATIONS
 
Are you someone who takes photos of your food and posts it on to social media? If so, contact Carri Beer (carri@catonsvillecoop.comif you would like to help promote the CCM and post CO-OP food on our Instagram.

MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY

March’s Member Business of the month is Muddy Pedals. Founded in 2013, Muddy Pedals is a female owned and operated company with a vision and passion for enhancing the women's mountain bike community. Through personalized instruction and the camaraderie of a great community of riders, Muddy Pedals promotes the life-style of mountain biking while empowering women to ride confidently. Erin Wells is the founder of Muddy Pedals and also a CO-OP member! Please visit their website at http://muddypedals.com. (15% off Clinics for CCM members)

The CO-OP is compiling contact information and descriptions of businesses and services offered by members as a means of growing and supporting our community. We plan to feature one Member Business each month in the Newsletter and on Facebook.
 
If you have a business or service that you’d like to share with our co-op community, please send your information via this
online form.

THANK YOU TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

[The Hendlers, Largays, Rubies, Capozzis, McNultys, Henderson-Lides, Briggses, Vidmars, Cooneys and Wankos]

Our membership numbers are growing steadily, but we need your help raising that value so a dedicated full time brick & mortar location can be a reality. Don’t forget to share your experience of the co-op with your friends, coworkers and loved ones so that they can help us build the community market that we all deserve!

Members, please join our closed Catonsville Cooperative Market Community Facebook group to receive special announcements and be part of the CO-OP Community Conversation!

A huge thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers! Volunteers are always needed to help things run more smoothly. Volunteering is a great way to connect with other members and to learn more about the cooperative. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email volunteer@catonsvillecoop.com.
BULGUR MEXICANA

2 tbs butter
1 cup bulgur
1 med onion, chopped
½ green or red bell pepper, seeded & diced
1 lg celery stalk, thinly sliced
1 tsp chili powder
¾ tsp ground cumin
2 ¼ cup vegetable stock
Salt & pepper

Condiments: Diced tomatoes, sunflower seeds, grated cheese, cilantro, chives, salsa, sour cream.

Melt butter in wide fry pan over medium heat. Add onions & bulgur, stir occasionally, until onions are soft & bulgur is golden (7-8 minutes). Stir in peppers, celery, chili powder & cumin - cook for 2 minutes. Pour in stock, bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover & simmer until all liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes) Season to taste with salt & pepper. Makes 4 servings.

To serve mound bulgur in bowl, add condiments on top. Enjoy!

PRODUCT REVIEW - AMLOU ARGAN ALMOND BUTTER
 
At the last market, Helen was sampling a new product, Amlou. While waiting in line to check out, my daughter stopped over for a sample. One bite and I could tell she liked it. That night, we purchased the small jar. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of nut butter, but I enjoyed this product as much as my daughter. What set it apart for me was the hint of sweet from the honey and it's crunchy texture. At home, we've almost finished our jar by putting it on apple slices (thanks to Helen for that idea!). Currently, Amlou has made a great addition to snack time at our house. I hope at the next market, you'll stop by and pick up a jar! Enjoy!

Any members have product reviews that they would like to share? Please email your review to Lindsey Johnson (marchtocharm@gmail.com), our newsletter manager!
 






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