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Get Ready for September with a New Lunchbox

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September is a great time to stock up on lunch containers. We’ve compiled a list of options to add to your arsenal of take-along pails and packs. Bamboo & Glass Storage Container by BIA Cordon Bleu Why we love it: It’s the perfect size for a sandwich. The minimal design…

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Hot-Lunch Meal Prep

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These recipes can be made independently or together as part of meal prepping for the entire week. The focus here is on cutting some corners to save time while creating nutrient-rich and tasty meals to fuel the day.

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Fast Flaked Salads

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Meal-prepping salads is a great idea when getting ready for the week. They’re easy to grab and go, along with protein from last evening’s dinner. These customizable recipes utilize your food processor to make lightning-fast salads in minutes. (You can also use a box grater to get a similar effect…

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Summer Reads: Picks from Dr. Artika

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Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice. She is the founder of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute, working to “plant people” while offering them key educational and learning opportunities. This organic process aims to cultivate a multicultural literary and…

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August Positive Change: Sisters’ Camelot

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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…

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Community Partner Spotlight: La Boulangerie Marguerite

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By Madeline Summers, Community & Outreach Specialist In 2017, when West African-born French pastry chef François Kiemde and his Midwestern-rooted wife, Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, purchased PJ Murphy’s Bakery, they understood their opportunity — and their responsibility — to steward the legacy of this neighborhood establishment forward. I stopped by…

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6 Summer Mocktails to Keep You Cool

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Hot weather calls for mocktails! These fresh, fruity drinks are the perfect way to cool off this summer. Enjoy at dinnertime, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or share a batch with friends at your next outdoor party! Berry Shrub Ginger-Peach Lemon Spritzer Pineapple-Lime Mocktail…

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Plant-Based Grilling

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Grilling season is the best, and it’s not just for meat and kabobs! Plant-based menu planning for the grill means using creative, colorful combinations that will please any BBQ fan, especially when using local, peak-season produce. Here are some of our favorite ideas for grilled vegan goodies that you can…

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July Positive Change: HAFA

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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…

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