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Charcuterie boards are perfect for date nights, small gatherings, holiday celebrations and even virtual wine and cheese tastings.

Like peanut butter and jelly or salt and pepper, wine and cheese are a classic duo. Recently Rochdale Farms and The Wine Thief & The Ale Jail, two of our wonderful local partners, joined us in hosting a virtual wine and cheese tasting. If you missed the event,…

Root vegetables are so much more than carrots and potatoes. We offer a wide selection here at the co-op, from turnips and red beets to daikon and kohlrabi. The 13 veggies highlighted below are nutritious, fiber-filled and versatile. Store them wrapped in your crisper drawer to enjoy the…

East 7th Cheese Buyer Addie Elling highlights the four Rochdale Farms cheeses being featured at our upcoming virtual wine and cheese tasting. Watch the videos below to learn about the flavor profiles of Rochdale’s Baby Swiss, Driftless Cheddar, Grassfed Blue and Two-Year Cheddar. When building your cheese board, Addie…

We acknowledge that our three store locations in Imni Ża Ska in Mni Sota Makoce (now known as Saint Paul, Minnesota) are on the traditional territory of the Dakota people, who have been deeply connected to the land within and beyond the boundaries of our state for centuries. The Dakota…

Whether you’ve been eating vegan for years or are just starting out, celebrate World Vegan Day on Nov. 1 with some of our favorite plant-based recipes. Hungry for more? Click the “vegan” filter on our recipe page or browse all recipes.  …

Create Positive Change Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local community partners 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…

We want to say thank you for your support and loyalty during this challenging year. Member-owners received a 20% off bulk e-coupon attached to their membership at the registers for the month of October. This digital coupon is valid for one shopping trip during the month. Stock up in the…

This particular school year presents unique changes and challenges. As students, teachers, school staff and parents adjust to their temporary new norms, self-care and stress-relief are just as important as social distancing, handwashing and mask-wearing. Here are some relaxation products for all ages that you can find at our co-op.

For every $1 you spend at your local co-op, $1.60 is generated in the local economy. While this feels pretty magical, it’s not magic — it’s called the multiplier effect, and it tracks how money is recirculated in our immediate and larger community. With that $1, the co-op turns around…