Category: New Content
New at the Co-op, November 2021
November’s list is a big one! We’ve added a lot of items this month, from new hot sauces and sodas to fun gift ideas and other holiday necessities. Whatever you choose to try, don’t sweat the details: Our team of dedicated and informed buyers make sure that everything meets our exacting standards for safety, quality, … Continued
New at the Co-op, October 2021
Fall is here! The nights are getting cooler and the leaves are changing. You’ll find some new items this month that are perfect for the season, like rice for risotto (great with seasonal produce like squash and kale), a rich new dark-roasted coffee (to sip while enjoying the crisper mornings), and supplement powders (for supporting … Continued
The Core of Local Apples
Apple season in Minnesota is the epitome of local flavor. Across the state and throughout the produce department, local apples abound. But what’s the story behind the crisp, juicy fruits we love so much? Local apple growers give us the in-cider scoop! WHISTLING WELL FARM Hastings, MN Located in the rolling hills of Washington County, … Continued
Lunch Ideas for Back to School and Fall Routines
The fall is a great time to get into your new groove: Vacations have wrapped. School’s in session. Work is full steam ahead. But when schedules fill up and time is at a premium, making nutritious lunches can feel like one more thing you don’t have time for. Here are some lunch ideas for back … Continued
10 Morning Routine Tips to Make Your Day Better
The alarm goes off and you’re off to the races: making breakfast, packing lunches, getting showered, preparing for the day. If your mornings leave you feeling frazzled, here are some tips from the team at the co-op! Help your morning routine be a little easier and smoother, so you start your day calm, cool, and … Continued
Lakewinds & Neighborhood Forest: A Partnership for the Planet
Giving back to the community isn’t just an important part of Lakewinds’ mission, it’s something you support every time you shop at the co-op. Throughout the year, our co-op makes sponsorship-level monetary donations to local nonprofits whose work relates to sustainability and equity in the food system, education about nutrition, or the environment. One such … Continued
New at the Co-op, August 2021
It’s time once more to share what’s new at the co-op! We’re still enjoying summer here at Lakewinds, but school is just around the corner. We’ve added a number of new items to help you and your family transition back into the fall routine. Every new addition to our shelves is held to the high … Continued
Lakewinds Shoppers Give Back: Small Donations, Big Change
“Would you like to round up today?” You’ve probably heard it when shopping at the co-op, but what effect do your donations of a few cents at a time really have? The truth is those small repeated acts of generosity have added up to more good than you may realize. Over the years, our Community … Continued
New at the Co-op, July 2021
Check out what’s new for July! We’ve got some fun items this month, including frozen pasta sauce from a favorite local restaurant and two (!) kinds of edible cookie dough. Every new product on our shelves meets our high benchmarks for quality, safety, and sustainability. That means: No ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup or bleached … Continued