Reducing the amount of red meat in our diets is one of the most effective ways of reducing our carbon footprint. Just cutting down to no more than half a serving of red meat per day could reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions by about one third by 2050. Eating less…
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…
Not all cooking oils are created equal. They vary in performance, flavor, and nutrition! Some oils are ideal for cooking at high temperatures, and others are better for imparting flavor and depth to your dish. One of the most important things to consider is how an oil has been processed…
When did you start cooking? Tell us more about your story with food. Because my parents were busy running clothing stores, I, as the oldest of four, started cooking for my family when I was 10 years old. This taught me the pleasure of sharing meals and cooking for people.
As a community-owned and cooperatively operated business, co-op employees are some of Mississippi Market’s greatest assets. Our friendly, dedicated staff possess a wealth of knowledge. They work diligently to provide you with access to the freshest, healthiest foods and the safest, most effective personal health and beauty care products available.
The rotating BIPOC artist gallery at our West 7th store continues this spring with a new local artist, Kprecia Ambers. You can purchase her prints at the register through the end of June, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the artist. Born and raised in Minneapolis,…
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…
By David J. Thompson Frederick Douglass drew himself up to his height of just over 6 feet, looked out over the packed audience of over 1,000 — mostly millworkers — and vociferously and eloquently described his life as a slave in the United States of America. It was Oct. 10,…
By David J. Thompson Levittown on Long Island in New York State is regarded as America’s first modern planned suburb. Built to accommodate returning World War II veterans, Levittown opened its doors on Oct. 1, 1947. When complete, Levittown had 17,447 homes with a population of over 50,000. Levittown became…