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Ooey Gooey S’mores…with a Twist!

What better way to end the perfect summer’s day than sitting around a crackling fire toasting marshmallows? The answer is turning those marshmallows into ooey, gooey s’mores. And while the traditional treat is tasty, we’re here to help you take your s’more game to the next level. Below are five easy ways to make s’mores…with a twist!

  1. Think beyond the graham cracker. They may be the go-to, but grahams often crumble under pressure. Try biscuits, cookies, or even toasted bread. Possibilities? Peanut butter cookies, mint cookies, raisin bread, cranberry walnut bread, shortbread, brownies, or just plain ol’ buttermilk biscuits. Also fun? Pretzels or regular round crackers.
  2. Soak your marshmallows. Dip your cooked marshmallows in anything from coffee to liquor just after roasting. Our favorites? Bailey’s Irish Cream liquor, Big Water Coffee Red Beard Espresso, and South Shore Brewery’s Rhodes Scholar Stout. Next level goodness? Bourbon and bacon s’mores. Kid-level awesomeness? Springbrook Organic Farm chocolate milk.
  3. Change up the chocolate. Milk chocolate adds a lot to the sweetness, so go for dark chocolate the next time you think you’re not up for the sugar. Beyond plain ol’ chocolate, look for varieties with nuts or dried fruit to add another layer of flavor to your s’mores. Most valuable player? Chocolove Cherries & Almonds in Dark Chocolate for its nutty fruitiness.
  4. Pile on the fresh fruit. Whether you love strawberries, peaches, oranges, or some other fruit, try it on your next s’more. Best bet? Strawberry shortcake s’mores with biscuits instead of grahams. Party leftovers? Fruit salad s’mores.
  5. Spread on the goodness. Peanut butter, jelly, jam, and even caramel can all lend a hand in the quest for more flavorful s’mores. Perfect pairing? Peanut butter and jelly s’mores. A little nuttier? Hazelnut spread s’mores.

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What’s Fresh? Green-Top Carrots!

What’s Fresh? Green-Top Carrots! Carrots have long been eaten because of the benefits of beta-carotene. but beta-carotene isn’t the only phytonutrient in these sweet orange roots. Carrots also contain polyacetylenes, which have been shown to discourage the growth of colon cancer cells. In other words, carrots pack a nutrient-rich punch that goes beyond healthy eyes.

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Celebrate Father’s Day…With Fabulous Food!

Show Dad how much you care by preparing and sharing a delicious meal together. We’ve gathered up a bunch of recipes for you to mix and match for a fabulous Father’s Day meal. Just grab a main dish, a side or two, and a dessert to have a complete menu.   Asian Barbecue Chicken BBQ

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What’s Fresh? Green Top Beets!

What’s Fresh? Green Top Beets! Beets get all the glory, while their tops are often discarded. But beet greens offer tons of nutrition. Beet tops are loaded with iron, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and K. In fact, they are so nutritious that the World’s Healthiest Foods website ranks them within the top 10

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Make Your Own Marinades

 

Summer time means grilling time. Amp up the flavor of your grilled meat, chicken, fish, or even vegetables by making your own marinades. This video with Chef Charlie Wilson in the Co+op Kitchen shows you how to get started. For even more ideas, check out these recipes to get you started on your marinading journey:

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Outdoor Adventures Giveaways

Summer is (finally) on its way and there’s no better time to go on an outdoor adventure. To add to the fun, you can enter to win two great giveaways at the Co-op.

We’ve teamed up with Honest Tea to giveaway a sweet cruiser bike. With its front basket, this bike would make a shopping trip to the Co-op easy and fun. Plus, Honest Tea is on sale at 5 for $5, so even if you miss out on winning the bike you win. Stop by the display near the Deli and enter to win.

This May, we are also working with WOODSTOCK to help raise awareness about GMOs. We’re making it our mission to build a team; a team of farmers, retailers and citizens. We know that together, we can make a difference.  It’s up to us to LEARN the facts, SHARE information, and help GROW Non-GMO!

Stop in anytime this month and enter to win a WOODSTOCK garden wagon and receive a dollar off coupon for any WOODSTOCK product.  You can also visit WOODSTOCK’s website: www.teamnongmo.com  to win additional prizes, LEARN about GMOs, SHARE information, and help GROW Team Non-GMO!

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What’s Fresh? Rainbow Chard!

What’s Fresh? Rainbow Chard! You know summer is on its way when the local leafy greens start coming in. This week, we have rainbow chard from Wild Hollow Farm in Marengo, Wis. Chard is high in vitamins A, B, C, and K. It also contains fiber, iron, magnesium, and potassium. Top that off with a

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