Category: New Content
Cultivating Community Worldwide
This winter I had the privilege of participating in a life-changing trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. I joined a delegation of Midwestern farmers organized by the Land Stewardship Project and hosted by Witness for Peace — both superb groups if you are looking for great organizations to join and support. It feels like a monumental challenge … Continued
WoMN Power
Here in Minnesota, female food makers are a powerful force in our booming local food economy. They are combining personal passion, global flavors, and local organic ingredients. Meet some of the women entrepreneurs whose innovative products are lighting up the shelves at Lakewinds. Nonna’s Best Antipasto Like many of our featured entrepreneurs, Dina Swanson keeps … Continued
Sustainable Shopping Guide
April 22nd is the day we come together to honor Mother Earth. But at Lakewinds we believe in making planet-friendly choices all year round. Every day is an opportunity to take less, reuse more, and shrink our environmental footprint. Here are just some of the ways we make sustainable shopping easy for owners and … Continued
New at the Co-op for Spring 2018
Find a new favorite with these fresh picks – brand new to Lakewinds! Spirit Creek Farm Probiotic Brines Refrigerated Grocery – $4.99 Andrew and Jennifer of Spirit Creek Farm combine locally sourced organic vegetables with solar evaporated sea salt to create these lacto-fermented brines, made in Cornucopia, Wisconsin. Take a shot for gut health, or … Continued
Get to Know Fortune Fish & Gourmet
Meat Counter Confidential A local institution, Coastal Seafoods has supplied Lakewinds with the highest quality fish and seafood for many years, while helping us uphold the ethical and sustainable practices our owners expect. Last year, Coastal was purchased by Fortune Fish & Gourmet, a Chicago-based distributor committed to the same high standards and practices. While … Continued
Community Connections – Student Engagement
Education is at the heart of our mission at Lakewinds. Whether it’s exposing students to the organic food business or mobilizing young people around food-based issues, we’re proud to use our know-how and resources to uplift the communities we call home. Two recent projects show what a difference it can make. Chanhassen High School … Continued
Out of This World Snacks
Teach kids about the wonders (and fun!) of space while introducing them to healthy snacks and fun treats. These are easy for little hands to make or help with, and are fast, simple snack options for back to school lunch boxes or after school snacks between events. Rocket Hot Dogs Shoot for the stars … Continued
French Lentil Salad (Cooked in Wine, Garlic and Onions)
Cooking lentils in wine with garlic and onions make a very flavorful base for a salad. You can make them ahead (see recipe below) to assemble the salad in a snap. Use leftover rotisserie chicken, smoked lake trout, or omit the meat altogether to make it vegetarian. Build Your Salad With: French green lentils … Continued
I Scream, You Scream: Local Craft Ice Cream At Home
Craft ice cream is all the rage and we’ve put a delicious local spin on it. Minnesota boasts many amazing ice cream brands made with local ingredients, thoughtful crafting methods and using produce or dairy from local farmers. We picked some of our favorite mix-and-match combos using unique ice cream flavors and tasty toppings from bulk–Great for … Continued