Celebrity Farmers
At Just Food Co-op in Northfield, MN, many of the local producers have become celebrities of sorts in their community.
BriarPatch Food Co-op: A Multi-Faceted Approach to Sustainability
Sustainability is at the core of BriarPatch Food Co-op’s business decisions.
A Community of Shared Values
The Twin Cities prove to be a hotbed for community co-op activity and success. At Minneapolis’ Seward Co-op, Kevin is greeted by fresh, colorful produce, high-quality local meats and personalized…
Watermelon-Strawberry Lime Cooler
Cool off with a slushy pink smoothie featuring watermelon, frozen strawberries and touch of lime.
Banana “Nice” Cream
Craving a sweet treat? Instead of ice cream, make “nice” cream from frozen bananas!
Summer Tomato Sandwich
When your locally grown, heirloom tomatoes are at their peak, show off their amazing flavor in this epic sandwich.
My Grandma’s Kitchen
If there is one thing a woman learned back in my grandma's day, it was how to pinch a penny. That meant stretching meat.
Eat Your Vegetables
Housing Cooperatives: Making Your Space Your Own
Housing co-ops make owning a home more affordable by allowing shared costs of ownership and responsibilities of upkeep.
Rainbow Spring Rolls
Rainbow spring rolls make a great appetizer for a party (Pride parade tailgating, anyone?) or a light meal.
Must-have Mustards
So much more than bright yellow squiggles on a hotdog, mustard is a complex and timeless condiment.
Dairy Co-ops Keep Farms and Families Together
Thousands of small family farms around the country benefit from the scale, training, marketing and other support that dairy co-ops offer.
History as a Two-Course Meal
When I was young, I ate ahistorically. I can hardly imagine worrying about my food choices. Food was just food.
White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse
In this easy mousse, white chocolate and whipped cream are folded together to create a rich and creamy mousse. Raspberry sauce balances the richness with a tangy zing!
Matcha Cake with Lemon Buttercream
Make this tender, matcha-kissed cake, and frost it with lemony, creamy frosting. Everyone will love it — and it’s completely plant-based!
Kids Learn About Delicious Food and its Complexities
Co-op helps kids explore food and the labor behind their food through tasting, hands on projects and the arts.
Pasture Perfect: How Livestock Can Slow Climate Change
Did you know that the grass-fed and pastured meat and dairy products have been identified as better for the climate?
Mandarin Orange Cake
You don’t need a mixer, just a bowl and a whisk, for this easy dessert that shows off the juicy citrus of the season.
