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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
Product Standards Help You Eat Healthfully
It should be easy to find healthy food to eat, but sometimes it’s not that simple. Between reading complex ingredient lists to navigating that hazy description of “natural” food, it’s tough to know what’s healthy — or what products could be hiding … Continued
Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget
Many of us kick off the year with a goal or two. Maybe it’s to eat clean. Perhaps you want to be more disciplined about staying within your household budget. Maybe it’s both. Well, good news! You can do both — eat healthy food and save on groceries — with some tips from the co-op. … Continued
Celebrate Squash with Easy, Simple Meal Ideas
Big squash, little squash, blue-green squash, striped squash. No, it’s not a Dr. Seuss book – we’re in the co-op produce department! When it comes to local, late-season produce, squash is the perfect comfort food for wintry days and is incredibly versatile. Local real-food blogger Amanda Paa, herself a lover of squash, recently took over … Continued
Top 10 Local Gifts from Minnesota for the Holidays
When you’re shopping for the holidays, you want that “just right” gift – one that’s unique, special, and fits your friend or loved one. Whether you’re sending presents in the mail or shopping for someone who “has it all,” here are our top 10 gifts from Minnesota. 1. Tey Art alpaca socks | For cozy … Continued
Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes That Aren’t Boring
Your Thanksgiving feast doesn’t have to end! We’ve found the best recipes to transform your leftovers from boring to brilliant. skinnytaste.com Leftover Turkey and Sweet Potato Frittata Start the day after Thanksgiving off right with this delicious breakfast. Get the recipe realfoodbydad.com Thanksgiving Turkey and Waffles Sandwich One-up your usual Thanksgiving leftover … Continued
Ingredient Swaps for Special Diets: Making the Holidays Delicious for Everyone
November and December are full of holiday parties, celebrations and gatherings. Whether it’s the annual office holiday party, the Thanksgiving feast you’re hosting or a New Year’s bash, chances are you’ll find yourself cooking in the next few weeks. There’s also a good chance that you’ll be cooking for someone who has special dietary requirements. … Continued
Support Local Farmers: Growing Your Community Roots
Whether they sow acres of corn, tend a plot of tomatoes or graze 40 head of cattle, farmers are in the business of growing our food. Over the past few years, we have been urged to “know our farmer” or “buy local,” sometimes without even understanding why this might really be an important thing to … Continued
Top 10 Reasons to Use Fresh Food Delivery from Lakewinds
Fresh food delivery is now easier than ever. Lakewinds recently announced its partnership with Instacart, bringing its local, farm-fresh, organic food right to your doorstep. Unsure if it’s for you? Here are our top 10 reasons to use fresh food delivery from Lakewinds. Signing up is easy. Simply sign up for an account from the … Continued