Category: Products We Love
New at the Co-op, August 2021
It’s time once more to share what’s new at the co-op! We’re still enjoying summer here at Lakewinds, but school is just around the corner. We’ve added a number of new items to help you and your family transition back into the fall routine. Every new addition to our shelves is held to the high … Continued
What Functional Beverages are Right For You
First there was kombucha. Then shots of wheatgrass. Now there are a number of different functional beverage options, from prebiotic gut shots to tonics, and from elixirs to fire cider. (And of course we still have plenty of kombucha!) When you’re staying hydrated this summer, it’s nice to know which beverages have certain benefits that … Continued
New at the Co-op, July 2021
Check out what’s new for July! We’ve got some fun items this month, including frozen pasta sauce from a favorite local restaurant and two (!) kinds of edible cookie dough. Every new product on our shelves meets our high benchmarks for quality, safety, and sustainability. That means: No ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup or bleached … Continued
Refresh Your Morning & Evening Routine
Springtime is the perfect time to look at your morning and evening practices to assess what’s working (or not). With winter in the rearview mirror, revisit those routines that help you stay happy, centered, and healthy — while you support local and sustainable companies. Morning Routine Eco Lips Brown Sugar Lip Scrub If you wake … Continued
New at the Co-op, March 2021
Every month there are new things to try at the co-op. From delicious treats for every diet, to creative toys & games, everything that we sell has been thoroughly vetted and is free from harmful additives, toxic ingredients, and artificial coloring. Grocery Organic BioRevolution coffee blend from Equal Exchange For every pound of this fair … Continued
Kernza: A Perennial Revolution
Kernza® perennial grain is an environmentally friendly, soil-enriching, carbon-capturing perennial wheatgrass with the potential to change agriculture. Farmers growing Kernza are excited about how growing this grain instead of traditional annual wheat can change their land and business for the better. Luke Peterson of A-Frame Farm is a veteran grower who is already seeing changes … Continued
Kernza: A Local Grain with a Big Future
Have you tried Kernza® perennial grain yet? This game-changing grain is arriving at Lakewinds this spring after winning over local farmers. Find out what makes Kernza appealing to growers, environmentalists, and cooks alike. Background A hearty, perennial crop harvested from intermediate wheatgrass, Kernza was developed by the Land Institute with help from the University of … Continued
Meet the Maker | Hacienda San Jose Chocolates
When you think of chocolate, you might not think of Minnesota. Cacao beans are not exactly a local crop! But Minnesotan Monica Jimenez knows the ins and outs of the entire chocolate-making process. Her family’s farm grows cacao beans and makes award-winning chocolate — Hacienda San Jose — in Ecuador. Standing in New Hope, Minnesota, … Continued
Food for the Big Game 2021
The big game is right around the corner (you know which one). Is your snack spread ready? At the co-op we’ve got all the necessary finger foods to satisfy your game day appetite. Choose from traditional staples like chicken wings, chips & salsa, and beer brats. You can also find options to fit any diet, … Continued