Best Ways to Store Summer Produce
Nothing beats peak-season produce. Keep your summer fruits and veggies fresh for as long as possible with these storage tips and tricks!…
Enjoy Locally Grown Mushrooms in Your Fall Dishes
R&R Cultivation (New Hope, MN) Available at Selby and West 7th. Friends Nick Robinson and Lance Ramm co-founded R&R Cultivation in 2018. They grew their first mushrooms in Nick’s basement and, within two short…
3 Game-Day Guacamole Recipes
Get your crew together and grab ingredients for Game Day guacamole! Here are three versions of this fan-favorite dip to prep for Super Bowl Sunday. Pair your freshly made guacamole with local tortilla chips from La Perla or Whole Grain Milling Co.
Grow Your Own Garlic
Get planting in October for homegrown garlic next year! Follow the guide below from our Floral and Plant Sale Coordinator, Maureen, to enjoy the freshest garlic at home. What Garlic Needs to Grow Well Full sun Lofty soil, rich in organic matter Even watering Good drainage No competition from weeds…
Making Your Summer Bounty Last
If you have a surplus of CSA produce or a fruitful home garden, these methods can help you enjoy your summer bounty for months to come!…
Summer Dishes with Stone Fruits
Enjoy the bounty of summer produce in every meal! Get inspired with recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.
A Naturally Sweet, Refreshing Treat
Nothing’s better than cold, juicy melon on a hot summer day. Use your senses to pick out the best fruit: Look for a melon that is heavy for its size. Tap your watermelon — it will sound hollow when ripe! Note the color. Watermelons usually have a large, discolored spot…
DIY Holiday Fragrances
With a few simple ingredients from our produce and bulk departments, you can fill your home with the festive scents of bright cranberries, zesty citrus and warm cinnamon and cloves. Stovetop Potpourri This potpourri is a great way to use up any produce that’s on its last leg.
Root Veggies: A Bounty of Options at the Co-op
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…
Apple Season at the Co-op
Local apple season runs from mid-August to mid-October. While this popular fruit stores well and can be enjoyed year-round, certain apples from Whistling Well Farm in Hastings, Minn.; Hoch Orchard and Gardens in La Crescent, Minn.; and Partner Farms in Wisconsin are ready to enjoy at our Saint Paul grocery…