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Local Food is Essential

by Chequamegon Food Co-opPosted August 27, 2020
Local Food is Essential

The #LocalFoodisEssential a new movement founded by local non-profits, businesses, and farming organizations in response to the unexpected challenges facing producers and makers in the MN/WI food system because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local foods are essential to our local economy, to the health of our communities, and to the environment. This worldwide health event

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Book signing: “Lake Superior Flavors”

by adminPosted August 4, 2014

                        “Lake Superior Flavors: A field guide to food and drink along the circle tour,” by James Norton successfully blends the finest culinary finds around Lake Superior with the distinct cultures that helped to shape the gastronomical tendencies of the area. Delving into more

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Come on down to Kids Day!

by adminPosted July 10, 2014

Hop, skip or bike on down to the Ashland Area Farmer’s Market for Kids Day this Saturday, July 12! The Chequamegon Food Co-op is hosting the annual event from 8 a.m. to noon. Here are a few of the highlights: Chequamegon Food Co-op will have a giveaway for kids 12 and under (must be present

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Harvest Fest & Street Dance

by adminPosted August 15, 2013

Celebrate the abundance of fall at our third annual Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ashland Area Farmer’s Market (200 block of Chapple Avenue). Listen to music by Bentley Brehm, play Cheeky Monkey games, sample free local foods (while supplies last), and more! To become a vendor, please

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Taste of the Bay – Local Food Festival

by adminPosted July 9, 2013

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Taste of the Bay is a free-admission food festival celebrating the food of Chequamegon Bay. Produced by the Chequamegon Food Co-op and hosted at the Ashland Area Farmer’s Market on Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 8 a.m. to noon, Taste of the Bay aims to showcase the fresh food and culinary talents of businesses in the Chequamegon Bay area. The festival will feature foods grown by local farmers and produced by caterers and value-added product creators.

Born out of a desire to connect local food producers with more customers, the festival will give just a taste of foods created in the Chequamegon Bay area. Local food vendors will offer samples of their creations for festival goers to try out. There will also be information about local foods and  a book signing by Mark Phillips, author of “The Old Rittenhouse Inn Cookbook.”

If you would like to become a vendor or send food samples, please, please contact Meagan Van Beest, Marketing and Member Services Manager at (715) 682-8251 or outreach@cheqfood.coop.

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Produce Spotlight: Deep Roots Farm

by adminPosted June 24, 2013

Deep Roots Farm was recently established in 2010 as a direct market herb and vegetable producer. The farm is owned and operated by husband and wife team, Sean Godfrey and Britton Doolittle. The farm was founded on the idea that healthy families and communities require healthy food. In addition to culinary herbs, the couple also

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Seasonal Eating: Start This Summer!

by adminPosted June 3, 2013
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Seasonal eating means building your meals around what is fresh at the moment. Fruits and vegetables consumed in season have more vitamins and minerals than their off-season counterparts. Plus, they often have more flavor and richer color. When you choose to eat in season, you will also see lower prices which mean a lower overall grocery bill. Not surprisingly our bodies are even hardwired to eat seasonally, with a craving for lighter, greener meals in spring and summer followed by a need for dense, protein-rich foods in fall and winter.

Summer is a great time to start eating seasonally because you skip the challenge of limited selection of winter. Seasonal eating means changing the way you prepare your grocery list. You need to switch from thinking about what your taste buds say they want to what has recently been harvested. This approach to meal planning often means that you shop first and develop a meal plan from your purchases.

What can you expect to be fresh each season? Spring and early summer will bring a variety of greens and herbs, which mean salads and light soups would make a natural addition to your menu. As summer progresses, you’ll find more tender vegetables come into season like delicate summer squashes, tomatoes, and broccoli. Fall and winter bring root vegetables and squashes, with a few greens and herbs, too.

Can you imagine seeing an empty shelf and a sign that says “Bacon Out of Season” at the store? It might be hard to believe, but meat, fish, poultry, and dairy products also experience seasonality. Traditionally, animals spend the summer plumping up before being slaughtered in the fall. This means bacon and steak really should only be on your autumn and winter menu (unless, of course, you either freeze the meat or are a vegetarian). Eggs too are seasonal, with the bulk of laying occurring naturally in the spring and summer. Farmers use supplemental light to convince the birds to lay in the off season. Milk (both cow and goat) generally also becomes more plentiful and sweeter in the spring and summer because cows rely on fresh grass, rather than hay, for feed.

Start your hunt for seasonal foods at your local farmer’s market. While some areas enjoy markets year ‘round, many northern farmers start their selling season in June and continue through October. After market or on non-market days, stop by the Co-op to fill in the rest of your grocery list. This will be your opportunity to grab staples like oil, vinegar, and spices to complement your fresh produce and meats. Consult the seasonal ingredient map at Epicurious to see what’s fresh each month and give you a jumping off point for menu making.

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Community Cooperation: Co-op and Farmer’s Market Form Partnership

by adminPosted May 24, 2013

In case you haven’t heard the exciting news, the Chequamegon Food Co-op and the Ashland Area Farmer’s Market recently agreed to a year-long management partnership. This agreement calls for the Co-op to provide a market manager and supply marketing support for the farmer’s market. The Ashland Area Farmer’s Market brings together local food and craft

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Mayo from Scratch - CANCELLED
Mayo from Scratch - CANCELLED
01/03/2023    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Chequamegon Food Co-op
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CANCELLED   Mayo from Scratch Tuesday, January 3rd // 6pm - 7:30pm Instructor: Axel Peterman, food enthusiast Cost: $15/$10 owners HANDS-ON: Learn to make several [...]
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Coffee Cupping and Conversation
Coffee Cupping and Conversation
01/07/2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Chequamegon Food Co-op
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Coffee Cupping and Conversation Saturday, January 7th // 10am - 12am Instructor: Jared Trimbo, Full Keel Coffee Cost: $15/$10 owners DEMO: In this class we [...]
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Wellness Wednesday
11 Jan
01/11/2023    
12:00 am
Chequamegon Food Co-op
  • Discount Day
It’s Wellness Wednesday!  All owners get 10% off health, beauty, supplement, and book products.
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Pork Potstickers
Pork Potstickers
01/11/2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Pork Potstickers RESCHEDULED TO: Wednesday, January 11th // 5pm - 7pm Instructor: Chef Lars Dukowitz, Cooking with Lars Cost: $20/$15 owners DEMO: Mmmm! Can you [...]
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20% Off Bulk Sale
20% Off Bulk Sale
01/12/2023 - 01/14/2023    
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Chequamegon Food Co-op
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The Amazing Bulk Sale Thursday, January 12th - Saturday January 14th Chequamegon Food Co-op 20% OFF BULK SAVE: Start the new year off right, and [...]
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Winter Apothecary
Winter Apothecary
01/15/2023    
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Chequamegon Food Co-op
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Winter Apothecary Rescheduled to Sunday, January 15th // 12pm - 3pm Instructor: Monarda Thrasher, teacher, gardener, and herbalist Cost: $60/$50 owners WORKSHOP: Learn about the [...]
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Board of Directors Meeting
17 Jan
01/17/2023    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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All meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Meetings will take place in the Community Room at Chequamegon [...]
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Mole
Mole
02/01/2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Chequamegon Food Co-op
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Mole Wednesday, February 1st // 5pm - 7pm Instructor: Chef Lars Dukowitz, Cooking with Lars Cost: $20/$15 owners DEMO: Sweet and spicy! With Valentine's day [...]
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Events on 01/03/2023
Mayo from Scratch - CANCELLED
Mayo from Scratch - CANCELLED
3 Jan 23
Ashland
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Coffee Cupping and Conversation
Coffee Cupping and Conversation
7 Jan 23
Ashland
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11 Jan
Wellness Wednesday
11 Jan 23
Ashland
Pork Potstickers
Pork Potstickers
11 Jan 23
Ashland
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20% Off Bulk Sale
20% Off Bulk Sale
12 Jan 23
Ashland
Events on 01/15/2023
Winter Apothecary
Winter Apothecary
15 Jan 23
Ashland
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17 Jan
Board of Directors Meeting
17 Jan 23
Ashland
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Mole
Mole
1 Feb 23
Ashland

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