The United States is the global leader in food waste. 40% of all food in this country is wasted — 80 billion pounds a year. Most ends up in landfills, where it produces methane, a harmful greenhouse gas 28 to 36 times as potent as carbon dioxide. At Mississippi Market,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nothing beats peak-season produce. Keep your summer fruits and veggies fresh for as long as possible with these storage tips and tricks!…
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…
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…
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…