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Why Does a Mother Start A Potato Chip Company? My husband and I are often asked how it is that we came to
Conditions went from bad to worse. Jackson suffered a severe
be in the snack food business. It is an odd business for a mom
bout of pancreatitis and was admitted to the hospital. He
and pop start-up given that it’s dominated by major global
continued to deteriorate and on our third day in the hospital,
brands. It’s a very personal reason with a complex backstory.
Jackson weighed less than 17 pounds. He was three and a half years old. There wasn’t much hope he was going to make it
Our first child, Jackson, was born in May 2001. In late 2002,
through this event. His doctor gave us some morphine and
Jackson began displaying subtle muscle weakness where he
told us he hoped Jackson’s transition went smoothly. Odds
started to prefer crawling to walking; his weight gains slowed, and
were not good that he would make it another two weeks.
he started getting fussy with stomach pains and unusual bowel movements. Over the next 18 months, Jackson’s condition became
At home, we had a cookbook purchased a few months earlier
steadily worse. We watched helplessly
entitled “Nourishing Traditions,” written by Sally
as Jackson’s weight started to drop,
Fallon. The philosophy seemed simple: eat nutrient-
his gross and fine motor skills became
dense foods as close to their original state (that
more and more diminished, and his digestive symptoms became debilitating. Between his second and third birthday, he hardly slept more than a few hours at a stretch; his muscle spasticity became so profound that he could not speak, feed himself, or sit upright. As he turned three years old, he started to have significant difficulty swallowing food on his own. We explored Chinese medicine and
Jackson’s Honest isn’t a business, it’s a movement: a movement to re-introduce healthy fats into the food chain."
is, unprocessed) as possible; eat fermented foods that are more easily bio-absorbed; eat ‘good’ fats. In looking through the book, we found a recipe for a meat-based formula for babies. It consisted of homemade beef broth, beef liver, lactose, and a spectrum of healthy fats in the form of cod liver oil, coconut oil, and extra virgin cold pressed olive oil, all blended. With Jackson weighing 17 pounds at 3 ½ years old, the term “nutrient dense” seemed like an idea worth trying.
homeopathy, functional medicine and herbal medicine, Reiki, and Cranial-
Within a week of being on the meat-based
Sacral Therapy. We subscribed to online medical journals and
formula exclusively, Jackson was sleeping better, crying less,
contacted their authors of different articles. Despite these
and his pancreatitis started to recede. We started to believe
efforts, there were no leads, no insights, and no diagnosis.
this might help. Within two weeks, he slept through the night on occasion – for the first time in at least two years – and
Although we had no idea what was causing Jackson’s
his weight started to stabilize. Within a month, he put on a
spasticity, rigidity, and muscle weakness, we felt like we
small amount of weight, and his pancreatitis was all but gone.
should be able to help his digestive discomfort which
We had been fully converted to the high (good) fat diet. His
had become a source of profound suffering for him.
condition stabilized as the weeks and months went by.
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We weren’t looking for a cure for our son’s undiagnosed disease – we were simply trying to make his quality of life much better and address what we thought was the biggest problem: inflammation. And we were able to do so by changing his diet. In fact, food was the only thing that was ever able to intermediate his disease process: good fats, grassfed meats, fresh and fermented vegetables. We soon realized that almost everything we had believed about fats was quite wrong. We realized that traditional, healthy fats that had been consumed for centuries (like cod liver oil, tallow, lard, coconut oil, and unpasteurized butter from grass-fed cows) were a source of essential nutrition. And that manmade vegetable oils are the product of an industrial manufacturing process invented 100 years ago were a source of real nutritional aggravation. As we embraced this healthy fat diet over the last decade, we came to include more saturated fat in more
As for Jackson, he finally received a diagnosis in 2015 that he had a rare variant of an already-rare autoimmune disease called Aicardi– Goutières syndrome (AGS). It is an immune disorder that presents
of our meals. And as our family grew to four children,
with a chronic inflammatory condition in parts of the brain.
we started experimenting with making everything they
Once we received this diagnosis, and in speaking with the researchers
ate “fat friendly.” Perhaps inevitably, we experimented
at the NIH, we came to realize why Jackson’s high (good) fat diet
with frying our own potato chips in coconut oil.
intermediated in such a profound way in the course of his disease. The
We couldn’t believe the difference in flavor. Our coconutoil chips tasted like an actual potato — rich, deep, aromatic. The combination of the light, almost sweet coconut oil, the earthy potato, and the dash of sea salt made for a wonderful combination of savory, salty, and crunchy. We all instantly found a new favorite recipe. We realized that if a healthy fat like coconut oil could work wonders for Jackson, then certainly it could be beneficial for our other kids, too. Over the past decade,
details are complex, but the basic idea is that a high fat (ketogenic) diet full of the medium chain triglycerides and saturated fats found in coconut oil, cod liver oil, and lard is, by definition, a low-inflammatory diet. By lowering the overall consumption of carbohydrates and replacing those with lauric acids in coconut oil, we are disrupting the inflammatory process of insulin and leptin production/use in the body. It is with immeasurable sadness and broken hearts that we share the sad news that Jackson passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Aug. 13, 2017.
friends, family, and neighbors started to eat our chips at
We are a company and a mission:
picnics, dinner parties, and holidays. They all remarked
our goal is to make clean, simple
on how fresh and tasty they were – how they tasted like
products with as much of these
a real potato, and many said, “You should sell these!”
nutrient-dense fats as we can in
I believe that healthy fats saved Jackson’s life by altering the course of his disease for the better and mitigating the most extreme of his symptoms.
a great tasting and convenient form while spreading the word that ancestral fats are a critically important part of a balanced diet.
It was only after we stopped thinking about selling potato chips as a business that we came to an important appreciation. Jackson’s Honest isn’t a business, it’s a movement: a movement to re-introduce healthy fats into the food chain.
Megan Reamer, Co-Founder and CEO of Jackson’s Honest
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UPCOMING CLASSES ENVIRONMENT:
We aim to provide an educational and inspiring environment in which to explore, with our community, natural approaches to health and sustainability through our classes & events.
Sin-Free Soul Cuisine with Jessica Grosman
Saturday, January 27 | 1pm-3pm
$25, 20% off for Owners
january Herbal Detox to Start the Year with Jillian Carnrick
The Ritual of Tea with Dr. Cora Stover
$20, 20% off for Owners
$15, 20% off for Owners
Wednesday, January 17 | 6pm-8pm Detox does not just involve your digestive system. It is a whole body process. Learn about the various organ systems involved in cleansing your body and how different herbs target and support each one. We will blend bitter tinctures to support our individual detox needs to start the year off right.
Kitchen Dye Party with Wax and Wane Fiber
Saturday, January 20 | 1pm-3pm
$35, $30 for Owners
Come and explore the magical and colorful properties of everyday foods, herbs and spices found in your kitchen. In this class you will be provided with cotton and silk fabric to experiment with as well as an assortment of plant products, most of which are available at Common Market Co-op! You will also learn two dyeing techniques that will offer you beautiful and very different results! This class is perfect for beginners to unlock the mysteries of natural dyes, as well as more experienced dyers to come and play with new plant materials and dye techniques.
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It’s possible to keep your New Year’s health & wellness goals on-track while enjoying classic comfort food! In this class, you’ll learn how to make a vegan & grain-free creamy mac & cheese, flavorful & light braised collard greens, and a scrumptious sweet potato pudding.
Tuesday, January 30 | 6pm-8pm Dr. Cora Stover will introduce how to serve tea using the principles of Japanese Tea Ceremony, with intention. Learn how to use tea herbs to spark a harmonious conversation as well as how to select herbs for different emotions and energetics. There will be a brief tour of the Common Market’s herb and tea selections following this class. Suggestions for tea blends to initiate your first tea ceremony will also be provided.
february Intention Setting with Essential Oils with Betsy Miller of Aura Cacia Saturday, February 3 | 10am-Noon
$10 for all participants, will receive a $10 gift card during class A new year is traditionally the time that we set goals or clear our past habits and dated practices. Join us to discuss essential oils that will assist in transforming our intentions into promises we can keep. Each guest will have the opportunity to create an aromatherapy blend to help achieve your specific intentions and goals.
Treat Yourself: Vegan Chocolate Making with Jessica Grosman Saturday, February 10 | 1pm-3pm
$25, 20% off for Owners
Do you love chocolate? We're here to help you take your chocolate enjoyment, knowledge, and skills to the next level. This class will cover a hands-on chocolate making experience, in addition to a relaxing cup of heart-healthy lover’s tea. Each participant will leave with a gift of hand-made chocolates and personalized tea blend. *Recipes may contain nut allergens
Hands-on Sauerkraut Making with Sweet Farm
Thursday, February 15 | 6pm-8pm
$30, 20% off for Owners
Join Rachel Armistead of The Sweet Farm as she demonstrates how to make raw, probiotic sauerkraut, step-by-step. Participants will learn about the basic history and benefits of fermentation, and then will chop, salt, and mix their very own batches of kraut to take home. Space is limited, sign up today! Participants must bring a wide mouth quart-sized Mason jar and lid to the class. Additional jars and other fermentation equipment will be available for purchase.
Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement with Hannah Vo-Dinh Saturday, February 24 | 10am-Noon
$15, 20% off for Owners
Back by popular demand! Are stiffness, pain, and fatigue keeping you from living life to the fullest? The Feldenkrais Method benefits everyone, from those suffering from injury or chronic illness to high-functioning athletes and performing artists. This class will provide an interactive exercise activity to improve body movement for all ages. Yoga mat and comfortable clothing are recommended.
march Seed Starting with Don Ludke
Wednesday, March 7 | 6pm-8pm
$15, 20% off for Owners
Few gardening endeavors are as rewarding as growing your own garden from seed. In this class, you will learn how to start healthy plants from seed. Don will cover the basics of soil mixes, containers, germination and fertilization. Each participant will take home a free seedling to start growing at home!
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Forgot your shopping bags? With the help of some of our Owners, Becky Dosh and Emily and Andy Roy, Common Market now offers a “Grab a Bag, Bring one Back” option. It’s free and easy to use! If you forget your reusable bags, feel free to grab one from the bin. If you have a few extra reusable bags, leave them in the receptacle for others to use. We ask for only clean, washed bags, and no paper or disposable plastic bags are accepted. We encourage our shoppers to take advantage of this opportunity to prevent waste and raise money. For every reusable bag used, shoppers receive a token to deposit in our donation station, located in our exit lobby. For each token collected, the Common Market donates 5 cents to a local non-profit organization. Your reusable bags generate thousands of dollars each year for local non-profits doing valuable work in our communities. Thanks for helping us reduce waste and do more good for our community!
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Lucky Jack
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Everything Lucky Jack® incorporates into their products has to be the finest quality achievable. From their in-house purified water to ultra-premium coffee shipped in from all over the world, Lucky Jack combines the best ingredients with innovative production techniques to create the finest, most unique coffee products on the market. Organic cold brew coffee made with purified water, 100% organic Arabica beans, all organic ingredients.*
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Rumi Saffrom Gems Saffron, the world's most expensive spice, is captured in these indulgent Saffron Gems. The suspended saffron threads offer an entirely new level of transcendent enjoyment. An old-world spice in a new world form: welcome to the World of Saffron.
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These luxurious gems are meant to be enjoyed on-the-go or relaxed at home with friends and family. Pro-tip: keep one in your mouth while drinking tea to get a sweet saffron tea flavor!
Ingredients:
• Gluten Free
Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Pectin, Citric Acid, Carnauba Wax, Premium Afghan Saffron
• Non-GMO • Vegan • No flavors or colors added • Rumi is a certified B Corp IDEAL CONDITIONS Cultivated from the mountainous and enduring farmlands of Afghanistan, Rumi saffron brings its unique flavor profile to the forefront of elevated cuisine. The vibrant flavors of this superior Afghan spice create a dispersion of intensity throughout any dish, whether savory or sweet. Rumi saffron is prized by world-renowned chefs for its exquisite aroma and essence. EMPOWER AFGHAN WOMEN Rumi partners directly with 94 local Afghan farms and employ more than 384 women with direct wages in Herat, Afghanistan to hand-harvest the delicate crimson stigmas of the flowers. Committed to empowering Afghan women and bolstering the country’s economy, Rumi also reinvests profits back into the agricultural and manufacturing infrastructure for farmers. ALTERNATIVE TO OPIUM By connecting these Afghan farmers with the international market, Rumi can supply a premium product to US consumers while also doubling to tripling their income. Saffron is also an economic alternative to growing poppy for opium - one of the primary sources of income for the Taliban.
Teeny Tiny Spice
Organic Spices & Herb Blend Teeny Tiny Spice Company® creates and manufactures Certified Organic & Kosher spice and herb blends representing a diversity of world cuisines. Their spice blends provide a one-step solution for full and balanced flavors that are easily incorporated into everyday cooking. The business opened in 2009 as Teeny Tiny Spice Company of Vermont®. For six years they made their products in a state inspected production facility within their home in the Champlain Valley of Vermont. In 2015, the family moved to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and reestablished operations as Teeny Tiny Spice Company® with a significantly expanded facility in Harrisonburg, VA. Teeny Tiny Spice Company® continues to be a family operation. They blend, grind, and package all of their spices themselves in small batches, assuring customers the freshest and most aromatic flavors that they can provide.
• Organic • Kosher • No fillers • No flow agents • Gluten free • Soy free • Nut & dairy free
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On this special day set aside just to celebrate love, do it with style. Valentine's Day at home can be just as elegant as going out if you have the right ingredients. Chocolate Covered Strawberries A classic combination that proves that soulmates are real: chocolate LOVES strawberries, and strawberries say the feeling is mutual. Pick up some organic berries and dark and white chocolate to dip to your heart's content.
Fair Trade Flowers Stunning roses are essential for Valentine's Day. These Fair Trade beauties from One World Flowers support programs that include micro loans, scholarships, healthcare, maternity leave, computer classes, childcare centers and more! Share true love and fairness with your special someone this Valentine's Day with a lovely bouquet.
Housemade Crab Cakes Made from 100% jumbo lump crab meat, these beauties are gluten free and full of flavor, not bready fillers. Each 4-ounce crab cake is ready to heat and serve, leaving you plenty of time for gazing into your beloved eyes, listing the many charms, and dipping a few more berries.
Sweetheart Steaks O, my love is like a red, red ... rib eye? This sumptuous rib eye steak has been butterflied into the shape of a valentine's heart. It is perfect for pan-searing and will cook twice as fast because of the way it's cut, leaving more time for -- whatever. Look for it in our meat case, or ask to have one cut for you at the counter.
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captain What is your current position and how long have you worked at the Co-op?
When you have 30 minutes of free time, how do you pass the time?
Grocery Steward—4 months
Talk to my wife and baby.
What brought you to the Co-op?
What is something you learned in the last week?
An interest in natural and organic foods and a desire to provide excellent customer service.
That I will be moving with my family to Frederick!
What do you like best about your job?
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
I love being able to help our customers, and being involved in my local co-op.
Learn to tattoo.
How has working at the Coop affected your life?
What is the one thing that should be taught in school that isn’t already?
It has made me appreciate community more than I ever have!
Primal skills and living off the land.
What are some of your favorite products at the Co-op?
Connor Fairhall Grocery Steward
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
Beyond Meat veggie burgers and the vegan Reuben from the Café.
“Weirdo Beardo”
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
What is your favorite food to make?
Traveling the world with my family.
Sushi!
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Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Changing your life from inside out. We don’t treat the symptoms; we find and fix the cause. Call for a FREE Consultation or attend one of our FREE Seminars. Dr. Lo is also available to speak to social, civic and church groups.
FREE Nutritional Seminars Come join us on select Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:30 pm. You will have a chance to win a FREE Detox during the seminar ($50 value). You will also receive a certificate for 50% OFF our Nutritional Evaluation ($105 value).
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Inventory Reduction Sales to make room for spring inventory arriving mid January
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