Thanksgiving with the Co-op
The holiday season finally arrives! As you and your loved ones gather together this month, the Marquette Food Co-op is here to help you make the best memories, no stress. Throughout November, we’re sharing our gratitude for your patronage with a few special events and seasonal tips.
FREE Turkey Giveaway
On Saturday, Nov. 23, customers who spend $150 or more will receive a FREE frozen, pasture-raised turkey from Ferndale Market.*
*While supplies last. Free turkeys weigh between 10-12lbs. Balance must be above $150 after using Owner Rewards points for offer to be valid.
Turkeys
This year, the Co-op will have both fresh and frozen Ferndale Market Turkeys. Ferndale turkeys are raised without the use of antibiotics or artificial growth promotants, and are free-range during the warmer months at the family farm in Canyon Falls, Minnesota. They’re naturally processed, without additives. The Co-op also has frozen Larry Schultz Organic Turkeys available. Larry Schultz turkeys are fed with certified organic feed, and meet both the Global Organic Alliance and USDA guidelines and certifications for organic farming. Each of these options will be available in weights ranging from 10-24 pounds.
Turkey Tips/FAQ
How much turkey should I purchase?
Generally, 1-1.5 pounds of uncooked bird per person is a good amount.
How long should I cook my bird?
What you really want to look for is an instant read thermometer temping the thigh at 180 degrees and breast or stuffing at 160 degrees. The following chart is a great reference guide for an oven set at 350 degrees.
| Weight of Turkey | Roasting Time (Unstuffed) | Roasting Time (Stuffed) |
| 10-18 pounds | 3-3.5 hours | 3.75-4.5 hours |
| 18-22 pounds | 3.5-4 hours | 4.5-5 hours |
| 22-24 pounds | 4-4.5 hours | 5-5.5 hours |
| 24-29 pounds | 4.5-5 hours | 5.5-6.25 hours |
Mix and Match Wine Sale
Our Mix & Match Wine Sale is back and better than ever.
From Nov. 13 – Dec. 3, five of our favorite wines are on sale, Buy 2, get 15% off each bottle. Pair a little Oregon Trail Pinot Noir with a Bonterra Chardonnay. Or try Riojana’s Malbec with a Mirabello Prosecco. There’s no wrong way to save on wine.
Thanksgiving Store Hours
Nov. 28 – CLOSED
Nov. 29 – 10am – 7pm
Recipes
MFC Apple Pie Contest Winners
Last October, we invited members of our Co-op community to share their best apple pie recipes. Competitors fought across two categories: general and vegan pies. Jane Honeycutt and Ari Koontz went home as the MFC’s best local bakers, winning Best General Pie and Best Vegan Pie respectively. Now, their recipes are yours to try!
Interested in Honeycutt’s simple-yet-delectable “An Apple Pie”? Want to try Koontz’s plant-based, sweet-and-crisp “Vegan Apple Crumble Pie”? Perhaps your sweet tooth beckons you to try both? Check out November’s Fresh Feed and bake to your heart out.
Serve up a Citrusy Twist on the Autumn Salad
When looking at the Thanksgiving spread, it often consists of two things: protein and carbs. Outside of a delicious green bean casserole, discovering veggie-dense dishes for a family feast can be difficult. Thanks to Cayla Kitto, there’s a solution.
Kitto serves up nutritional solutions to everyday meals. Her experience as a holistic nutritionist grants her insight on what works best not just for fitting in all one’s vitamins and minerals, but also what makes it taste good!
Her Pomegranate Salad with Cider Dressing will easily become a fall classic at anyone’s holiday get-togethers. Give it a try this fall!
A Non-Alcoholic Take on a Favorite Cocktail
Want to wind down the holiday night with a classic cocktail while avoiding alcohol? Three Spirit has your back.
This Three Spirit recipe, shared on their website, blends their popular Nightcap with just the right ingredients for a good night.
Nightcap melds maple syrup, tannins, lactic acid, and a botanical mix together to make a drink with a smokey, woody depth similar to a top-shelf whiskey. Its use of valerian root and lemon balm will help lull you into a relaxed mood once the party’s over.
