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Recipe Collection: Budget Cooking Class Series

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If budgeting and meal-planning are two of your 2021 goals, look no further than this list of tasty, nutritious and budget-friendly recipes. Each was featured as part of our monthly Budget Cooking class series, where we teach participants how to make a meal that feeds four people for…

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DIY Holiday Fragrances

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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.

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Reusing & Recycling Holiday Items

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Common holiday items such as wrapping paper, string lights and artificial trees end up in the landfill each year. Here are some eco-friendly tips to keep in mind as you plan for upcoming celebrations. And when it’s time to clean up afterward, use the resources below to reuse and recycle…

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Sips for the Season

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Whether you’re having a small holiday celebration or unwinding on your own, these festive drink options will lift your spirits all winter long.

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Local Profile: Shiro’s African Boutique

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Kenya native Mary Kuria (in center, above) has been a Minnesotan for almost 30 years. When she became an empty nester in 2017 after her son’s high school graduation, she was inspired to start a side hustle selling fashion jewelry and accessories to stay busy. “But I felt it was…

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Root Veggies: A Bounty of Options at the Co-op

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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…

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Celebrate World Vegan Day

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Whether you’ve been eating vegan for years or are just starting out, celebrate World Vegan Day on Nov. 1 with some of our favorite plant-based recipes. Hungry for more? Click the “vegan” filter on our recipe page or browse all recipes.  …

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Stress-Relieving Products for Students, Teachers & Parents

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This particular school year presents unique changes and challenges. As students, teachers, school staff and parents adjust to their temporary new norms, self-care and stress-relief are just as important as social distancing, handwashing and mask-wearing. Here are some relaxation products for all ages that you can find at our co-op.

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How Your Support Contributes to the Multiplier Effect

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For every $1 you spend at your local co-op, $1.60 is generated in the local economy. While this feels pretty magical, it’s not magic — it’s called the multiplier effect, and it tracks how money is recirculated in our immediate and larger community. With that $1, the co-op turns around…

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Meet Ferndale Market

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A Q&A with John Peterson, General Manager and Farmer   How long have you been in operation, and how did you get started? My family has been raising turkeys on our farm in Cannon Falls since 1939. Our farm was founded by my grandparents, Fern & Dale Peterson, so…

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