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A hearty salad to celebrate the mid-summer bounty
Summer’s later-than-usual return brought a bounty of colourful produce overflowing from our beloved fruit stands, farmers’ markets, and of course Karma! From brilliant red peppers to sunshiney yellow summer squash to deep violet eggplants, vegetables beg to be sliced, tossed with olive oil and a simple shake of salt and pepper, and eaten fresh from…
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Yoga in the Park – Tuesday July 30 & every Wednesday in August (6-7pm)
Join Lindsay from 6-7 pm on Tuesday July 30 and every Wednesday in August for a restorative yoga class in Vermont Square Park. Please call the store to RSVP! Classes will be cancelled due…
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DIY Workshop: Bug Repellent, June 11
Tuesday, June 11, 7 to 8:30 pm $10 suggested donation RSVP at 416 534 1470 or manager@karmacoop.org The bugs are coming! What’s worse, the bites or the bug spray? DEET, permethrin, and other common insect repellants are insecticides that you put directly on your skin! ????Added to these “chemical name” ingredients are the usual toxins…
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Getting to the Root of Hydroponic Farming: Vegetables Grown in Water?
Ever heard of growing food without soil? That’s hydroponics: a method of growing crops entirely in water, without the use of soil. It’s a closed system where all environmental elements are fully controlled to produce an optimal growing environment. Roots are fed nutrient-rich water in an indoor space such as a greenhouse or even a…
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Ask Reece
Dear Reece, Apparently, a lot of olive oil is adulterated. This is extremely alarming. Could you tell me if the bulk oil at Karma is guaranteed to be what it says it is? In this vein, I have regular lunches with a friend, where we take turns hosting. He prepares lovely meals, but often with…
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From the GM—May 2019
Dear Karma Members, Spring means new beginnings! At Karma, this has meant saying farewell to some familiar faces among the staff while saying hello to new ones. After over 6 years as Karma’s Member Records Secretary, Kirsten Heyerdahl will be leaving her post to move to Japan with her family. We’ll miss you so much…
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Intro to fermentation: How to make your own sauerkraut
In the six years I have been facilitating sauerkraut workshops, there has been a common thread among attendees: most arrive not knowing what to expect, and with a bit of fear about what will come of this experiment. Much of that fear, I believe, has to do with the reputation that accompanies all things fermentation.…
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Bulk dental floss at Karma
Unlike rows of new bulk bins, or the recently installed kombucha bar, there are many other new arrivals at Karma that can easily escape our notice. One such product is silk dental floss. A brief mention of it in the Karma e-Chronicle a few months back caught my attention. Shortly thereafter, I bought a Flosspot and…
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Zero Waste Lifestyle Hacks! Tuesday May 14, 7–830pm
Photo courtesy of Sophi Robertson Yes! You can live zero waste on a budget! You don’t need all the gadgets and gizmos the world tells you you need to live lighter on the Earth. At this workshop, we’ll transform an old T-shirt into a shopping bag, make a mason jar cozy, and make a beeswax…
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Karma’s Plant Exchange, Saturday May 25
Saturday, May 25, 11 am to 3 pm FREE! Karma’s popular tradition of sharing plants, seedlings, seeds, and gardening information. Bring something to share, swap or just take! Hosted by the Social Events Committee socialevents@karmacoop.org