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Five Sheet Pan Dinners You Have to Try!
Roasting an entire meal on one sheet pan makes cooking — and clean up — easier than ever. You can use your sheet pan to roast up a chicken, quick cook salmon, or even bake a crispy-crust pizza. And since you only use one pan to do the cooking, there’s no heaping sink full of … Continued
Hydroponics 101
If the idea of a fresh local tomato on your BLT in November or April sounds appealing, you may want to look for hydroponic produce at Lakewinds! While many of us are familiar with this growing segment of the co-op produce offerings, here are a few quick facts about hydroponics. A hydroponic system is one … Continued
Top 6 Reasons to Invest in a Local CSA
Twenty years ago, if someone had said to you, “Hey, do you know where I can find a good local CSA farmer?” You may have replied with a “Huh? CS-what?” Today, thanks to the incredible demand for locally grown food, you may be very familiar with Community Supported Agriculture (CSA); perhaps you even have a … Continued
Spring Ahead with Natural Energy Tips from the Co-op
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 daylights 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
Deciphering Food Labels
A great habit to get into when shopping for food is reading the label. It’s worth your time to understand what’s going into your food and whether you want to bring it home. We suspect one reason why you choose to shop at Lakewinds is because we’ve done a lot of the label reading for … Continued
The Ethical Shopping Cart: How to Bring Home Products that Do Good
Consumers are starting to see the direct connection between what they eat and how it affects our world. But do you ever get confused when picking a product? What’s the difference between cage-free and free-range? Does it matter if coffee is grown in the shade? There are so many choices; it’s easy to get confused. … Continued
Healthy Food Trends for 2016
Just like clothes, shoes and cars, food also has evolving trends. Think back to first hearing about kale, or acai … or the word locavore! Here at Lakewinds, we looked at what the experts are talking about for healthy food trends in 2016. Here are a few of our favorites. Good for the Body, Good … Continued
Natural Wellness Ideas for Winter
The first three months of the year in Minnesota can be some of the toughest to feel well and stay healthy. The dry air, biting cold and lack of sunshine can really take a toll. However, there are some simple, natural ways that can help you endure the winter months. Here are some natural wellness … Continued
National Co-op Month: 5 Interesting Facts to Celebrate
October is National Co-op Month and we think this is cause to celebrate—if we do say so ourselves. Here are 5 interesting things about co-ops that prove how are special this business is: All co-ops are founded on the 7 co-op principles. These principles guide the decision-making and foundation of all co-ops, new or old. … Continued