Sips for the Season
Whether you’re having a small holiday celebration or unwinding on your own, these festive drink options will lift your spirits all winter long. Single-Serve Hot Chocolate…
Local Profile: Shiro’s African Boutique
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…
Root Veggies: A Bounty of Options at the Co-op
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…
Celebrate World Vegan Day
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. …
Stress-Relieving Products for Students, Teachers & Parents
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.
How Your Support Contributes to the Multiplier Effect
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…
Meet Ferndale Market
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…
Q&A: Local Emergency Assistance Farmer Fund (LEAFF)
A Q&A with Nikki Warner, Communications Director at The Good Acre Why did you start the LEAFF program? LEAFF was launched as a collaboration among The Good Acre, Mill City Farmers Market, Lakewinds Food Co-op, the Latino Economic Development Center, The Food Group and the Hmong American Partnership…
Introducing Jess Toliver & the Eat More Plants Series
Jess Toliver is a holistic chef and owner of Jess Delicious. Her experience with lifelong food sensitivities led her to develop a passion for health and wellness. After graduating culinary school and working in restaurants for many years, Jess started her personal chef business to connect with the people she…
Autumn Recipe Roundup: 12 Fall Recipes with Seasonal Ingredients
Autumn runs from Sept. 22 to Dec. 21. We’ve rounded up our favorite fall-themed recipes so you can celebrate the season, fill your home with the scents of apples and pumpkin spice, and fill your belly with seasonal meals made with local, natural ingredients.