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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
2017 Recycling Reports and Practices
Every quarter Lakewinds recieves Waste Diversion reports through Waste Management to see how we did with recycling paper, plastic, aluminum, glass, cardboard and organic material. Per store, we diverted: Richfield: 37.97 tons of waste Chanhassen: 28.05 tons of waste Minnetonka: 34.40 tons of waste The combined efforts from our shoppers and employees has had a big environmental impact! Just … Continued
Chile Limon Mango Tango Quinoa Salad
Our friends at Salad Girl Dressings have created a zesty protein-packed quinoa salad featuring their Chile Limon dressing. Use their dressings at full impact for maximum taste, or dilute with water for a lighter, softer flavor. Serves 6-8 Ingredients 7 oz. organic mixed baby greens 1 cup chopped green onions 1 cup chopped cilantro 1 cup … Continued
Two Ingredient Magic Ice Cream Topping
Pour this chocolate coconut shell onto ice-cold ice cream and watch it harden in 30 seconds to a minute and CRACK at the touch of your spoon. You’ll know it’s ready when it turns from glossy to matte. Don’t forget to use your magic hands while you wait! Magic Chocolate Topping Ingredients 2 1/2 … Continued
Quick and Simple Minnesota Take-Along Dishes That Will Wow the Potluck
We gathered our favorite potluck dishes and gave them a Minnesota spin. These three take-along dishes use simple ingredients and are quick to assemble—Hope you made enough for everyone to have seconds! (Local) Tempeh Sloppy Joe’s Ingredients Tempeh Tantrum Triple Crown Classic BBQ sauce Breadsmith Slider Buns Suggested Extra Toppings Gunsmoke Coleslaw from Lakewinds … Continued
Savory Waffles Are The New Breakfast Must
Completely acceptable for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. How many dishes can boast that? Whether spicy, veggie-packed, savory, full of protein, or drizzled in a hint of sweetness; these recipes are both unexpected in taste but comfortably familiar. Made with local ingredients using favorite co-op brands and taste test approved (yes, we try every recipe!), … Continued
Pickled Rhubarb Salad
Local rhubarb is bursting out of farms and gardens! Quick-pickling rhubarb stalks adds extra flair and pairs well with local fennel bulbs, celery stalks and leaves, and zingy-but-sweetened red wine vinegar. Serves 4 Ingredients 2 large rhubarb stalks, sliced diagonal and ¼ inch thick 1 cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt … Continued
Easy, Portable Picnic Favorites
Photo credit: Mette Nielsen Summer’s on! Ditch the dining room and take the party outside. Think casual charm for the perfect picnic. These picnic recipes are quick to make and easy to tote. They hold up in the heat and are easy to serve. Suns out, breezes are soft, and you don’t want to miss a minute of these glorious … Continued
Simple Rhubarb Vinaigrette (For Salad, Veggies or Meats)
Drizzle this on absolutely anything! This simple mix creates a zesty dressing made with all local ingredients from some favorite Minnesota vendors. Sweet honey meets tangy mustard and in-season rhubarb–perfect for your next grilling weekend. Ingredients ¼ cup Clover Valley Rhubarb Honey Vinegar 2 tsp Beez Kneez Dusseldorf Honey Mustard ½ teaspoon each salt … Continued