Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Friends of the Pantry

The peanut-butter machine is a particular favourite: pour peanuts in the top, a clunk and a whir later and perfect peanut butter comes out the bottom. The Friends of the Earth Food Co-op is delightfully Wonka-esque: chock-a-block with giant tubs, sacks and bottles of varying colours to which customers are invited to help themselves.

Entirely staffed by volunteers, the co-op peddles organic, bulk produce (BYO bags, bottles and jars) – reducing packaging, supporting local small growers (as in economy of scale, not in stature – the Wonka analogy ends here) and minimising the use of chemicals and pharmaceuticals in food-production. It’s at 312 Smith Street, Collingwood, and open 10am-6pm Monday to Friday and 10am-4pm Saturday.

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