Can you tell me if the chickens Linden Hills sells are allowed to be outside during the day, weather permitting? If they are not allowed outside, what is the difference between the chickens at the coop and the ones sold elsewhere that claim no antibiotics, hormones, steroids, additives or preservatives are used?

Thanks, Susan

Hi. I love the look of the newly remodeled bulk area. I shop for gluten-free flour. Would it be possible to somehow separate the gluten-free flours from the gluten containing flours to reduce the chance of cross contamination? Maybe even just having them higher up than the others?

Also, is there a list of what you carry in bulk? I would love to have a copy at home (or on your website) for reference.

Thanks!

You’re welcome! Thanks for the compliment and the suggestions.

Do you have fresh figs available now? If so, how much are they per pound?

Dave

Yes, we’ve got both Calimyrna and Black Mission figs, on sale this week (August 21-27, 2007) at $5.99/lb.

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Jeanne, Member Services

Been a member for years and I love the co-op. One problem. The people outside the entrance with clipboards. It is so annoying and undignified to stand right in front of the entrance (and exit) to solicit signatures.

Can’t they just leave pamphlets in the entry? It’s so intrusive to be asking me if I want to support something with my signature when I want to support the co-op by buying groceries. I say, “No thanks”… and when I walk out they completely “forgot” and ask again.

I’ve been reading about a food product for young children called puffets by Peas of Mind. Would you consider ordering them for the coop?

Puffets look great (coming from the father of a toddler), but they are currently not distributed in the Midwest. In fact, this product has just become available outside of California. It could take a while before our Midwest distributor catches on to Puffets, but I’ll keep an eye out!

Thanks for the suggestion.
Peter, Merchandising Manager

I was wondering if you’d consider a “Student Appreciation Day”? Thanks :) for us poor but health-oriented college students!

Hi,

I was wondering if you had a natural dietician on staff? If so, could I please have his/her contact info to set up an appointment?

Thanks,
Mollie

Hello, Mollie,
We don’t have a staff dietician, but there is a nutritionist who regularly writes articles for The Mix newsletter; I’m checking to see whether she works with individuals or has an affiliation with a local clinic or hospital. If you send me an email via the “CONTACT US” form at the very bottom of each web page, I’ll let you know what I find out.
Jeanne
Member Services Manager

Please start carrying the apple Lara Bars— they are great!

These are on the shelf now.

Thank you for the gluten free section. Thank you for using wheat-free Tamari in your deli. Thank you for the “little” table. We love this place.

You are most welcome! Thanks for thanking us.

Where have all the Red Delicious Apples gone? Haven’t seen ‘em all year!

We don’t usually stock Red Delicious apples, because they don’t sell as well for us as other varieties. They tend to be a bit soft and bland. Most of our customers seem to prefer Fuji apples which are much more sweet, crisp and flavorful, as an alternative to Red Delicious, or Honeycrisp when they are available. It is likely we will only have Red Delicious apples in stock when supplies of other more popular(at least here) varieties run out from suppliers.
Marshall
Produce Manager