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Beyond Hydration

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Good hydration is key to maintaining a healthy immune system, and functional beverages are a fun way to sip on something that is both tasty and beneficial to your mind or body. Functional drinks are beverages with health benefits beyond their nutritional value, such as probiotics to aid in digestion…

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Instructor Profile: Ishwari Rajak

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Ishwari is from Kathmandu, Nepal, and loves to teach authentic Himalayan recipes just as she learned in her family kitchen. She moved to the Twin Cities after completing her master’s degree in Gender and Women’s Studies from Mankato. Read our Q&A below to learn more about Ishwari and her small…

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Meet Roseline of Roseline’s Candles

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Roseline Friedrich didn’t mean to become an entrepreneur. A social worker, case manager and mental health practitioner by trade, she needed something to help her unwind from her high-stress job. She turned to burning candles and began collecting the jars. In December 2019, she hosted a holiday party for people…

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Wholesome Grains to Replace Your Morning Oatmeal

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Oatmeal is cozy, hearty and easy — and so are these other grain options! Switch up your breakfasts this winter by trying something new. Just like oatmeal, these can be enjoyed with your favorite milks, fruits, nuts, seeds and spices. Shop for these grains in our bulk aisle to get…

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Introducing: The West 7th BIPOC Artist Gallery

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Painting by Tomás Araya We are excited to announce a new rotating art gallery exhibit at our West 7th store! The gallery is in our seating area and will feature a new local, BIPOC artist each quarter. Shoppers can purchase art pieces at the register, with 100% of…

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January Positive Change: Model Cities of St. Paul

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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 huge…

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Cozy Baked Goods for the Holiday Season

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What better way to spend a cold, snowy day than by whipping up baked goods to share with your loved ones? The recipes below range from unique options like sweet potato bread and pear & cardamom tahini cake to classic flavors like apple spice, pumpkin and eggnog. Click the photo…

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Holiday Leftover Tips

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One of the best things about the holidays is the delicious food. When the main meal is over, follow these tips to get the most out of your leftovers. Store Them Safely According to the USDA, food should be refrigerated within two hours after cooking to keep it out…

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Cranberry Sauce with a Twist

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These unique cranberry sauce recipes offer fresh, new flavors for the holiday table! If you have sauce left over, you can add to sandwiches; use in a marinade for pork, chicken or beef; mix into batches of muffins for a seasonal baked treat; or stir into cream cheese…

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Grow Your Own Garlic

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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…

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