Wild Root Market

Racine Journal Times Article from Sunday, January 30, 2011

admin — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:54:32 +0000

In late 2009, a small group of people first met to talk about starting a community-owned, natural foods grocery store in Downtown. They haven’t lost a bit of momentum toward meeting that goal. Continue reading →

Jingle Bell Run — Chilly and Snowy!

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:52:12 +0000

But the Wild Root Market was there. Thanks to Meg and Lizz for manning the table, along with Santa and other holiday dignitaries. Joe represented us well by winning the competition in his age group — congratulations, Joe!

Lizz and Meg get Santa in on the action! He gladly handed out our card to everyone at the North Pole.

Lizz commands attention at the microphone -- support the Wild Root Market!

Joe displays his winning medal. Don't know how he ran so fast in the slippery snow!

Lake House Health & Gift Fair

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:21:21 +0000

Join us Saturday, November 13
10 am – 3 pm at 932 Lake Ave.

Along with a cornucopia of unique gift ideas such as:
- handmade soaps, essential oils, jewelry, purses, hats, candles
- homemade soups, pancake batters, cookbooks
- children’s games & books

We’ll feature:
Door prizes & mini chair massages
A healthy bake sale/vegan bakery/herbal teas
Tarot card reading demonstrations
Representatives from local favorites such as
MayaWorks, Roots & Legends, Eat Right Racine,
Circa Celeste Café, Wild Root Market

Bring a friend & start your holiday shopping off right in
a beautiful Victorian home (that happens to be for sale!)

Donations accepted for Racine County Food Bank

932 Lake Ave…across from Gateway Technical College, Racine

Milaeger’s Fashion Show

admin — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:54:40 +0000

Meg and Lizz had a great time last Saturday, meeting the fashion-minded at Milaeger’s, serving fresh carrot juice, and makin’ a big mess of their clean white tablecloth! Think they’ll invite us back next year??!!

Co-Op Video

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:00:16 +0000

Here’s a video all about Food Co-ops; take a look and it may enlighten you!

Video from the Food Co-Op Initiative

Chai Apple Butter Sauce

admin — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:50:00 +0000

Here’s a luscious seasonal sauce with chunky, firm juicy apple bits, cooked as firmly as you like, spiced with sweet Indian spices for something a little different. Dollop it over ice cream, pound cake, or stir into whipped cream, or for breakfast over hot oatmeal, or plain yogurt. Enjoy — an original recipe from the foodie at the Wild Root Market! Let us know how you like it.

Chai Apple Butter Sauce

3 large peeled, cored apples, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
6T butter
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 c. heavy cream

Melt butter and sugar and cook over medium heat until bubbling hot. Cook about
3 minutes.
Add apple chunks and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes, or
less for more firm apples. Add spices and cream, and cook until thickened to your liking.

Racine & Me on CBS 58

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:22:24 +0000

Click to view each of the 4 parts of the program, in which our own Amanda and Colleen spread the good word about the Wild Root Market! This aired on Aug. 28th.

Our First Community Meeting

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:49:07 +0000

On August 24th, we hosted a meeting for interested folks to come and connect with us to learn more about the Wild Root Market, and our plans for opening in the future. It was very well attended, and hosted by our friends at the Eco Justice Center. Thank you, Sisters!

Joe and Meg discuss the finer points of the presentation

Meg and Heidi assemble the powerpoint presentation

Heidi addresses the crowd

See the Eat Right Racine webpage for a great video of the attendees. It was standing room only!

Just go to the links page, or www.eatrightracine.org.

Wild Root Market in the Journal Times

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:36:46 +0000

On Friday August 20th, we sat down with Janine Anderson from the Journal Times, and here’s the result. Read all about us here in the Local section!

We think she did a great job. Thank you, Janine!

Logo Mania!

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:34:37 +0000

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One of the first orders of business was to create a logo, one which would embody our vision of mindful food production and consumption. We realized that a root would be a great icon, since “racine” means “root” in french, and “wild root” is slang for ginseng, which grows abundantly in Wisconsin. A magical pairing, we thought! So here are all the choices our talented designer, Jim Utech, came up with. Thanks, Jim!

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