Author: Lakewinds
Happy Campers: Portable Proteins for Outdoor Adventures
We have smart grab-and-go protein solutions for summer days on-the-go! These hand-held options are easy to transport and come in single serving sizes for perfect portions. Take one (or all of them) on your next outdoor adventure! Good Culture Single serve organic cottage cheese made with natural ingredients. At 150 calories a serving, less than 6g … Continued
Quick and Simple Minnesota Take-Along Dishes That Will Wow the Potluck
We gathered our favorite potluck dishes and gave them a Minnesota spin. These three take-along dishes use simple ingredients and are quick to assemble—Hope you made enough for everyone to have seconds! (Local) Tempeh Sloppy Joe’s Ingredients Tempeh Tantrum Triple Crown Classic BBQ sauce Breadsmith Slider Buns Suggested Extra Toppings Gunsmoke Coleslaw from Lakewinds … Continued
Top 5 Kid-Friendly Veggies to Grab While They’re Local
We asked some Lakewinds parents about favorite veggies that kids will actually eat. Watch for these veggies to appear in stores as they come into season. We love teaching kids about local produce, why it isn’t always available, the farmers who grow safe food for us, and how eating veggies can be fun! Top 5 … Continued
The Minneapolis Bag Ban 101
Here’s what you need to know about the Minneapolis plastic bag ban (and its exceptions) starting on June 1, 2017. This ban hopes to change consumers’ habits in order to get the city closer to its zero-waste goals as it looks to the future, which is a mission we proudly stand behind! Minneapolis stores will … Continued
Hot Sauce Round Up
We rounded up our favorite Co-op hot sauce brands from hot to not. Ideal for topping any dish and free of additives, chemicals and artificial flavors/coloring. Hotness Brand Flavor Notes 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Lucky’s Sriracha-esque tomato taste from this local brand with an Eastern flavor and lasting burn 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hellraising Sweet to heat flavor change with a pineapple … Continued
KNOW (Y)OUR SUSTAINABLE FISH
Want to be savvier about seafood? Navigating the waters is easy at Lakewinds. Our buyers bring you a bounty of delicious choices you can feel good about. All our fish are wild-caught or farm-raised using responsible aquaculture practices recommended by Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Marine Stewardship Council. As environmental conditions and fishing practices change, … Continued
Sicilian Citrus, Fennel & Black Olive Salad
Photo Credit: Salad Girl We are big fans of Salad Girl’s delicious garden-inspired dressings made with organic ingredients that do not contain cane sugar, high fructose corn syrup or any water. Many dressings have large amounts of water (especially lite dressings) which means you are paying for something you have at home. Salad Girl dressings are hearty as is, … Continued
Surround Your Easter Table: Twists on Traditional Meals
This week every department of Lakewinds has foods to surround your table with classics and twists on traditional meals: Bakery: Decorated cookies & local Baker’s Field Hot Cross Buns Deli: Scalloped Potatoes (with or without ham) and assorted housemade quiches with organic ingredients and local eggs Hot bar: #FishFriday Meat: Beeler’s Ham (bone-in and spiral … Continued
Tempeh Reuben Sandwich
We created a zesty vegetarian Reuben packed full of veggies and made with brown rice tempeh–So perfect for #MeatlessMondays. We are big fans of tempeh, which contains more protein and fiber than tofu, and gives a great chewy texture to this sandwich. You can find tempeh in our refrigerated section and try out this twist … Continued