The Medley Blog

Giving gifts, the co-op way! Whether you want to gift something new to try, a favorite treat, or grab DIY gift supplies, we’ve got what you need.

Whether you’re putting together a charcuterie board or a snack, impress your guests and friends with these simple cheese pairings. Try a variety and find your new favorites! This guide even includes wine pairings from our Community Partner, Wine Thief and Ale Jail! Adapted from the class, Flavor…

Create Positive Change Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local nonprofits by donating your 10-cent reusable bag credits and rounding up your purchases to the nearest dollar. It may only be a few cents or spare change, but your generosity makes a…

Honoring Indigenous Foodways This fall, we invite you to honor Indigenous food and culture. For many Native American communities, fall is a ceremonial season of communal harvest feasts. It is a time to celebrate foods like squash, corn, beans, root vegetables, wild rice, berries, wild game, and smoked fish. For…

November 12 – 16 Selby Store Location, Saint Paul Why We’re Celebrating We are down to the finishing touches of the Selby remodel! Our Selby store has been part of the St. Paul community for over 20 years. With our refreshed aisles, energy-efficient coolers, improved layout, and more space for…

Find everything you need for your holiday turkey in one place—how to choose the right bird and safely thaw it too (did you know fresh turkeys may have a slight ice shell that just needs a brief thaw?). Plus, cook it to perfection with a brine recipe, tips and tricks,…

Create Positive Change Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local nonprofits by donating your 10-cent reusable bag credits and rounding up your purchases to the nearest dollar. It may only be a few cents or spare change, but your generosity makes a…

Guest post written by Waḳáŋ Ṭí́pi Awáŋyaŋkapi This October marks the 10-year anniversary of Indigenous Peoples Day being celebrated in the City of St. Paul. The city made the choice to walk away from celebrating Christopher Columbus in August 2015, in a unanimous seven-to-zero vote by the city council,…

The brief time we have in fall before the first freeze is the time to plant your garlic bulbs. Mississippi Market Co-op gets ours locally from Keen Garlic, growing certified organic, naturally grown, and heirloom varieties of garlic for over a decade. Explore some of the resources below to…

Create Positive Change Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local nonprofits by donating your 10-cent reusable bag credits and rounding up your purchases to the nearest dollar. It may only be a few cents or spare change, but your generosity makes a…