December 2025

The monthly newsletter of Basics Cooperative Natural Foods.

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This Month

• Season’s Eatings: Michael Pollan’s (Adapted) Tips

• Gifts of Taste From the Co-op

• Co+op Recipe: Spice Cookies with Crystallized Ginger

• Featured Co-op Owner: Adrianne

• Local Brand Spotlight: So Much Good Tallow

• Upcoming Events

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December Cafe Specials

New Co-op Owners

Welcome!

• Taylor Adkins

• Steve Bennett

• Mary Esposito

• Matt Finesilver

• Heather Fletcher

• Patti Folk

• Sandra Hanson

• Stephanie Hensel

• Gary Hollingsworth

• Mason Minsky

• Larry Ojeda

• Gordon Radloff

• Ann Schmeling

• Ruthanne Tedder

• Jonna Timin

• Becky Wirth

December Round Up Non-Profit: ECHO

Round Up your purchases to the nearest dollar to donate.

Staff Anniversary

Thank you for your dedication!

Season’s Eatings

Feeling overwhelmed with holiday food temptations? Here are some tips to help you simplify!

Gifts of Taste

Co+op Recipe

Spice Cookies with Crystallized Ginger

New Items

Look for the signs around the co-op to find new arrivals, or visit our online store and click New on the main menu.

Featured Owner

Local Spotlight

Events

Holiday Hours:

Open 8a.m.-5p.m. Christmas Eve 12/24. CLOSED Christmas Day 12/25.

Open 8a.m.-5p.m. New Year’s Eve 12/31. Open 9a.m.-5p.m. New Year’s Day 1/1/26.

Did you miss class in November? Stream Caffeine Pros & Cons with Catalyst Wellness Coaching on YouTube.

Corporate Wellness Partners

Are you a local business owner or manager? Inquire about our Corporate Wellness Partner Program. Empower your staff to achieve their best health with extra discounts, giveaways, and more! Thank you to our current partners Janesville Veterinary Clinic and Janesville Athletic Club.

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