Category: Local Focus
Local Tomato Types (Always Grown With Best Practices)
We have heritage tomato varieties rolling into stores over the next few weeks! Our local tomato farmers incorporate best farming practices into every plant they grow and use the most natural methods to achieve the best local, organic and delicious results. The first step to great tomatoes is healthy soil with lots of organic matter and … Continued
10 Must Do Ideas With the First of the Season’s Tomatoes
The sweetest tomatoes of the season are here! We have ten quick must-have ways to eat them (aside from our favorite Rustic Tomato Tart recipe and these ideas to enjoy slow roasted tomatoes) to keep your days (and dreams) filled with local tomatoes. Stock up now while supplies last and eat your way through this glorious summer … Continued
5 Ideas for In-Season Corn
Photo Credit: Mette Nielsen Finally! It’s corn season–the golden taste of summer itself. Nothing beats the delicious messiness of corn on the cob, except of course, the ease and elegance of delicate corn soup and zesty corn salsa. This time of year, I figure corn into just about every meal from weekend brunch to snacks … Continued
Le Pique-Nique Local: Celebrate the art of the French Picnic
Celebrate the art of the French picnic this summer by supporting local. There are so many Old-World inspired products now being made right here by Minnesota makers and artisans. Pack up a beautiful local feast and head to the park. Allons-y! MENU IDEAS Minnesota Cheese Shepherd’s Way Caves of Faribault RedHead Creamery Alemar Cheese Company … 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
Vegetables Vinaigrette: Mix and Match Methods and Garnishes
Take a second look at vegetable dishes this summer. Leeks vinaigrette is a classic French dish that calls for braising leeks and marinating them briefly in a mustardy dressing. Consider this method for other types of local produce and you suddenly have a framework for reinvigorating so many vegetables. The combinations are endless. (We also include … Continued
Maker, Meet Market
By now we hope you’ve heard about our Maker to Market program. We launched this unique venture in 2016 to bring exclusive local products to our owners and shoppers. In February, four food entrepreneurs were selected for the program. They were given time in The Good Acre’s commercial kitchen to develop their products and will be partnered with immigrant … Continued
Top It Local: Grilled Naan Pizzas
Cooking in a sweltering kitchen during Minnesota’s summer heat? No thank you. Take it outdoors with this amazing (and amazingly easy) pizza plan. These four grilled pizzas are made with bread from Minnesota-based Artisan Naan Bakery. No heavy cheese or sauce here, just light, summer-fresh flavor and your choice of seasonal toppings featuring the best of local produce. Think appetizers, brunch, or a quick dinner on the deck. Hungry yet? Blackberry & … Continued
Community Connection: Food Shelf Giving Made Better
“Care for Our Community” is a core value at Lakewinds. It inspires us to provide healthy food not only to customers, but to people in need across our community. Over the years, we’ve supported our local food shelves by providing food rescue from our stores, gathering donations for Minnesota Food Share month, and sponsoring local … Continued