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From the GM—February 2020
Happy February! The days are getting longer and brighter which means, soon, we will start seeing local greens and start reconnecting with many of our local farmers. Over the past couple of months, members of the board and I have been working hard! We’ve been busy building a robust health and safety policy, starting new…
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DIY Healing Balm Workshop, March 10, 7-830
Tuesday, March 10, 7 to 8:30 pm Suggested $10.00 donation RSVP to manager@karmacoop.org or 416-534-1470 Make your own all-in-one healing ointment that heals cuts and scrapes, eczema, and psoriasis. Parents, this ointment is great for soothing and preventing diaper rashes too! Bring your own container to fill up or purchase one at the event. Go…
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DIY Perfumed Body Oil Workshop, February 11
Tuesday, February 11, 7 to 8:30 pm Suggested $10 donation Give yourself a Valentine! In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn about carrier oils and which ones are good for the skin and why; the difference between essential oils, perfume oils, and carrier oils; and how essential oils affect us emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Make your…
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Karma’s Chocolate Fondue, February 8
Saturday, February 8 11 am to 3 pm FREE! Enjoy Karma fruit dipped in fair trade chocolate while you shop! Hosted by the Social Events Committee events@karmacoop.org
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Report from the board
Dear Karma members, Happy New Year! Thank you for supporting Karma with your time, energy, expertise and shopping throughout 2019! As I mentioned in the December eChronicle, our new Board’s November orientation and planning days helped identify 24 issues to address in 2020. We are just getting started on a few of these priorities,…
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Understanding the Non-GMO Logos on your Food Products
Food logo labeling is becoming increasingly common on packaged and prepared food products. While prominent in the “healthy food” industry, it is less common on conventional food products, excluding those labelled kosher/halal and non-gluten. Logos reflect the interests and concerns of the targeted consumers of products and provide information about a product beyond just basic…
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DIY Moisturizing Cream, January 14, 7-830 pm
Photo courtesy of Sophi Robertson. Tuesday, January 14, 7:00 to 8:30 pm Suggested $10 donation Space is limited! Please RSVP to manager@karmacoop.org or 416-534-1470. ‘Tis the season for dry skin! In this workshop, you will create a luxurious moisturizing cream using a vegan base, cocoa or shea butter, and exquisite essential oils. You’ll leave with…
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Karma’s Slow Cooker Soup Tasting, January 18, 11 am – 3 pm
Saturday, January 18, 2020, 11 am to 3 pm FREE! Warm up by sampling Stefani’s easy slow cooker soup recipe. Taste and try it out at home Hosted by the Social Events Committee Please Contact: events@karmacoop.org
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The Winter Salad That Keeps on Giving: Roasted Vegetable and Lentil Salad with Herbed Dressing
Recipe courtesy of Sarah Bradley, adapted from Alive Magazine. We’re nearing winter, when kitchen creations centre on root vegetables, grains, pulses, and other locally available goodies from Karma. But for now, we are still lucky to have access to some bright, colourful produce that brings memories of warmer days to our kitchens. For those of…
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Report from the Social Events Committee: Karma’s One Of A Kind Market
Today I attended Karma’s One of a Kind Market hosted by the Social Events Committee. It was great! Paul Decampo from ChocoSol stood beside the cash displaying his wares on the newly donated table, courtesy of Susan Green of the Social Events Committee! He welcomed everyone with sample chunks of fair-trade vegan organic chocolate. As…