Make your own ricotta cheese Ricotta is Italian for “to cook again,” and traditionally it’s made by heating the whey byproduct of another cheese, like mozzarella. But you can also make it at home with readily available ingredients and just a few simple steps. INGREDIENTS 3 cups whole milk (the fresher the better, as it… Read More →
Amidst all the cuts to the food stamp program and the reshuffling of crop subsidies to insurance payments, the organic movement somehow managed to quietly score some serious cash. After four years of congressional deadlock, at long last we have a Farm Bill. Standing in front of a tractor and other farm equipment at Michigan… Read More →
897 ballots were cast for board of directors candidates. Mike Dooley 623 Emily Anderson 595 Veronica Walther 376 Emily Anderson and Mike Dooley will serve three-year terms. The board thanks all the outstanding candidates for their willingness to stand in this election. 2012 Wedgeshare Grants: Emergency Foodshelf Network $10,000 Open Arms of MN $10,000 Water… Read More →
Dear Fellow Member-Owners, At our annual membership meeting in October, Wedge management and the board of directors outlined our upcoming expansion/remodeling campaign and explained how it would affect our patronage refunds this year and for the next few years, as well as how members could support the co-op’s expansion through investment in our C-share stock… Read More →
2014 Wedgeshare Grants Available Call for Applications The Wedge is soliciting grant applications from organizations that work for sustainable development through environment, health, wellness, food agriculture, or cooperative-related activities. If you work for or know of any organizations that fit one or more of these criteria, we encourage you to let them know that the… Read More →
By Jess Pierce Director of Brand Marketing Notice something different? This newsletter probably looks a bit bare to you. This is not a mistake but intentional, as we have some exciting news to share. Beginning in March, The Wedge will be updating its brand and logo, on everything from the signage in the store to… Read More →
The Wedge Board of Directors is pleased to report that in the past year The Wedge continued to do very well. The loyalty and support of our members and the commitment of our dedicated and highly skilled staff continue to make The Wedge a national model among co-ops. Our commitment to remain connected to the… Read More →
The Board of Directors recommends the following changes to the Wedge Co-op Articles and Bylaws. A “Yes” vote approves the changes. A “No” vote leaves the Articles and Bylaws as they are now. Articles of Incorporation The recommended changes in Article V, Sections 1 and 4 increase the number of Class B and C stock… Read More →
Candidates were asked to list their occupation and education, and to write a short essay in which they answer these questions: Why do you believe members should choose you to represent them? In what areas should the board be putting its attention in the next five years? What else, if anything, would you like to… Read More →
