Author: Lakewinds
Bite into Heirloom Tomato Season
Celebrating a favorite flavor in a special partnership with Seed to Seed Farm. There’s nothing like the taste of a big, juicy heirloom tomato in the summer time — on a BLT or sliced thick with a pinch of salt. Through a unique partnership with Seed to Seed Farm in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Lakewinds is … Continued
Building an Awesome Burrito Bar
Deli & Cheese Category Manager, Lisa Kollodge, is the one to thank for our amazing new burrito and sandwich recipes at our Minnetonka store. She talked to us about the joys and challenges of using traditional recipes and local products. What did you enjoy most about creating the burrito & sandwich bar? By focusing on … Continued
Smart Snacking: Real Food for All Day Energy
All-day energy doesn’t come from a pill or a can. It comes from real food! Stock up on nature’s secret stash of revitalizers — complex carbs, protein, and fiber — with this fresh batch of healthy anytime snacks. Stashed in your desk, bag or car, it’s the energy rebound you need around the clock. 9 … Continued
Get Egg-ucated: Cage-free, Pasture-raised and Organic Eggs
Eggs are one of nature’s most perfect foods. Loaded with healthy protein and naturally “prepackaged,” they can be prepared in dozens of delicious ways. At Lakewinds, all our eggs are cage-free, humanely raised, hormone- and antibiotic-free and sourced from as nearby as we can get them. (You can read more about our standards here.) Our … Continued
What Is It? Yuca (Cassava) Root
One of the joys of shopping at the co-op is discovering unique foods to try. If you’ve ever been browsing in produce and spied what looks like a small club a cave man might use to go hunting — that’s yuca! What is yuca Yuca, pronounced YOO-ka, is the root of the cassava plant. Its … Continued
Spring Ahead with Natural Energy Tips
Studies prove that good sleep is key to good health. We all know how cranky and fuzzy we can feel when we miss out on our recommended hours. With daylight saving around the corner, there may be a few of us who are extra cranky for a few days. But, that doesn’t have to be … Continued
Veriditas Botanicals | Local Producer Q&A
Speaking with Melissa Farris, you quickly grasp her passion for her life’s work. Part chemist and herbalist, part innovative business owner, 100% environmentalist, Farris is the founder of Veriditas Botanicals. She’s also the U.S. agent for S.A. Plantes Aromatics du Diois (SAPAD). The largest selling EO cooperative in the world, SAPAD sells over one-third of … Continued
Mood Foods – An Energizing Winter Shopping List
We’ve all felt the winter blues. Between shorter daylight hours and the cold weather, winter can wear on even the hardiest Minnesotans. On the days we feel BLAH, foods found at Lakewinds can help boost moods and provide a much needed energy boost. Add the following mood food to your grocery list and make your … Continued
Go Local All Year
Most Minnesota fields and gardens are frozen and snowy by now, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop buying and eating local food. You may be surprised (and pleased!) to learn about the abundance of delicious local choices available to you at your co-op. Here are some great products and food from local farms … Continued