Category: New Content
Handcrafted Gifts
Need a special something for the person on your list who has it all? Create unique consumables, crafted with love using local and seasonal ingredients from our shelves. See our ideas for three easy DIY handmade gifts! Cranberry Cardamom & Ginger Cordial This flavorful cordial is made with seasonal fruits and spices. Serve it drizzled … 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
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
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
15 Ways to Eat More Fermented Foods
The chill of winter brings not only frosty mornings, but cold and flu season, too. Gut health is important year-round, but is particularly top of mind this time of year, when having a balanced gut microbiome is crucial to supporting your immune system. One easy way to support gut health is with probiotics, particularly those … Continued
Holiday Stress Relief
Along with the joy of the holidays can come unwanted pressure. You might be facing a daunting list of items to buy, food to cook, or presents to wrap. If you need some stress relief this season, here are ideas from the co-op to help you feel your best self, even during the most wonderfully … Continued
10 Easy Lunch Ideas for Fall
Fall is always a busy time of year. After summer wraps up and those lovely vibes end, it can be challenging to adjust to the new schedule! Make the move to fall better with 10 easy lunch ideas that keep mid-day meals fresh and delicious, so you and your household are fueled to power through … Continued
What is Kohlrabi
A peculiar looking vegetable with beautiful leaves on long stems growing upward from a round bulb — perhaps you’ve come across kohlrabi in your grocery store and walked right by because you weren’t sure what it was! Or maybe you’ve seen a recipe for it and wondered “What is kohlrabi?” Kohlrabi is a member of … Continued