FRIDAYS AT THE WELLNESS CAFE

 

If you haven’t ventured up to the Wellness Unit on Fridays from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m., you might want to make a note to try out the new Wellness Café.  This past Friday tables were adorned with pumpkins from Highpoint and seasonal food was served, healthy, homemade and delicious.  A soy milk based corn chowder sold out early and from all reports we could have sold another huge pot full.  The main entrée was enchiladas made from scratch.  The day before, we prepared trays of dough ready to fill.  On Friday, fresh fillings were prepared and guests created their own enchiladas with peppers and onions, yogurt, hummus, olives, cheese, eggs and jalapeno sauce.  They were served two for a dollar and several people had to be turned away towards the end. 

 

Another first last Friday were vegan granola bars as well as a peanut filled version.  There were also homemade pumpkin muffins and fresh fruit salad.  As I write, turnips, pumpkins and potatoes are being chopped for this Friday’s soup.  Get here early to sample it. 

 

Another innovation last Friday was Fair Trade coffee.  Our caffeinated blend was Fair Trade coffee.  The chief concern of the Fair Trade movement has been to ensure that the vast majority of the world’s coffee farmers (who are small holders) get a fair price for their harvests in order to achieve a decent living wage.  Fair Trade guarantees to poor farmers organized in cooperatives around the world: a living wage (minimum of $1.26/pound regardless of the volatile market); much needed credit at fair prices; and long term relationships.  It is a source of pride to me that Fountain House has begun serving Fair Trade coffee.

 

Another seasonal innovation to our Wellness Café is a Farmer’s Market during the growing season.  Freshly picked, organic produce is sold at very reasonable prices.  Of course these fresh vegetables will appear on our menus in season also.  Each Friday our lunch guests have increased and our enthusiasm has heightened.  Come visit us!