Author: Lakewinds
Budget Meals at the Co-op
Making budget meals with ingredients from the co-op is easy with a little help from Field Day! This co-op-exclusive brand offers a wide selection of natural and organic pantry staples at competitive prices, making it easy for you to eat the way you want while sticking to your budget. The following are three basic but … Continued
Vendor Spotlight: Heaven Gluten-Free Bread
If you love bread but follow a gluten-free diet, we have great news for you! Heaven gluten-free breads are now in stores, so you have a locally made, fresh, sourdough bread option that’s made in a gluten-free facility. Owners Polina and Vlad Lahoda moved to the U.S. from Kiev, where they worked in aromatherapy and … Continued
Immune Support and Other Wellness Tips for Fall
Going from fun summer getaways and weekends up north to work routines and school desks can be jarring. Returning to cramming for tests, tackling large projects at work, and juggling busy schedules can be an adjustment! If you or your loved ones need extra support during this time, the Wellness team has suggestions to help. … Continued
Sweet Evaluations: A Vegan Ice Cream Review
Ice cream is THE summertime dessert classic. Enjoy it after a meal or as a special treat all by itself. Share it with family and friends or reward yourself with a scoop or two after yardwork. Indulge in a smooth and creamy classic like vanilla or chocolate, or grab a pint loaded with salted caramel, … Continued
Richfield Celebrates 10 Years
Guess who just turned 10! This past June, our Richfield location celebrated its tenth anniversary. Opening our third store was a big undertaking: From finding staff to reaching new shoppers to keeping the shelves stocked, there was no shortage of hard work to be done. But with determination, can-do attitude, and old-fashioned “co-op-eration,” the Richfield … Continued
Garlic Scapes and How to Use Them
Garlic scapes are one of our favorite local veggies here at the co-op. If you’ve never tried these crunchy, garlicky stalks before, now is the perfect time. It’s also the only time, as they’re available for a limited window in spring and early summer. Now’s your chance to dig in! Garlic scapes explained These long, … Continued
What are Bitters?
Bitters are having a comeback! Traditionally used in cocktails, their use is expanding to a number of areas, from functional drinks and mocktails to desserts. What are bitters? Bitters are concentrated extracts or tinctures that are made by infusing or muddling botanicals or aromatics, such as roots, herbs, barks, flowers, or fruit peels. These tinctures … Continued
Spotlight on: The Lakewinds Deli
Some nights, you’re just not in the mood to cook. Maybe you’re short on time before heading to a kid’s sports event. Or it’s a beautiful day, and you’d rather take a walk before dinner than spend time in the kitchen. Whatever the reason, when you need a meal (fast!) but want something made with … Continued
How to Recycle for Sustainable Success
Recycling is an easy and convenient way to reduce your trash and protect the environment, but it’s only effective when we follow guidelines for how to recycle in the areas we call home. Recycling doesn’t just divert waste from landfills, it also provides jobs and supports regional manufacturing. Most of the materials that go into … Continued