Fresh Deal: Butter Lettuce BAY PRODUCE Butter Lettuce $3.49 each LOCAL – Superior, Wisconsin This week, look for crisp butter lettuce fresh from Bay Produce in Superior, Wisconsin. Butter lettuce has a light, delicate flavor that makes it a versatile choice for salads and sandwiches alike. Lettuce has more than a quarter of the recommended
LOCAL & ORGANIC Carrots 5% Off Owner Deal 3 lb. bag Did you know we now have Owner Deals in Produce? Co-op owners can receive 5% off select fruits and veggies. This week we are highlighting local carrots from Great Oak Farm in Mason, Wisconsin. Try ’em out in these recipes: Moroccan Carrot Radish Salad
What’s Fresh? Green Cabbage! Cabbage is sometimes called “head cabbage,” and the name cabbage comes from the Middle English “caboche” or “head” and “boche,” meaning “swelling” or “bump.” “Mon petit chou” or “my little cabbage” is French term of endearment. Along with black-eyed peas, cabbage is a traditional New Year’s food that’s eaten to insure
Appetizers, Local-Style While most fresh fruits and veggies come from outside the area as winter settles in, we still get to enjoy an abundance of local foods. With holiday gatherings bringing us together around our shared love of food, here are some ideas for appetizers made using local ingredients. Many of these recipes require five
We’re making it easy to shop local for the holidays! Stop in to find gifts made by local artisans and food businesses. We’ll be joined by: Wild Hollow Farm Party in my Pants Lake Superior CSA The Garlic Man Hermit Creek Farm Big Water Coffee SoleKicks And more local businesses! Plus, shop that day and
What’s Fresh? Brussels Sprouts! Did you know that the same compounds (called glucosinolates) that give Brussels sprouts their bitterness have also been shown to help prevent cancer? The fiber in steamed Brussels sprouts can help lower your cholesterol. (You can avoid the sulfurous smell by not overcooking them.) Brussels sprouts are also loaded with vitamin K (important for
While the weather outside has cooled down, things are heating up in our produce coolers this week! We’ve got a variety of local hot peppers, including fatalii, scorpion, serrano, cayenne, and jalapeño. Capsaisin, the compound that gives peppers their spiciness, has been shown to help relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Try these spicy recipes using hot peppers from Glacier Beach Farmette in Washburn, Wisconsin.
 
What’s Fresh? Spinach! Ah, spinach. Popeye ate it from a can, but you can eat it fresh from the farm. Spinach contains excellent amounts of vitamins K and A. It is also a good source of iron, copper, and vitamins B2 and B6, among others. A recent study showed that increased spinach consumption led to
What’s Fresh? Pumpkins! Pie pumpkins can be used for so much more than just dessert. Plus, they are loaded fiber to aid in digestion and vitamin A for healthy eyes and skin. This week we have local, organic pie pumpkins from Hermit Creek Farm in Highbridge, Wisconsin. Savory Stuffed Pumpkin Spicy Pumpkin Soup Savory Pumpkin
What’s Fresh? Local Apples! Local apples are here! We have over half a dozen varieties, with new ones coming in regularly. There’s ample reason for the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Apples contain phytonutrients that help regulate blood sugar levels. The fruit also contains good amounts of fiber and vitamin
What’s Fresh? Potatoes! The humble potato is in the spotlight this week. These tasty tubers are are a good source of vitamin B6, potassium, copper, and vitamin C. Studies have found that consuming potatoes may also help lower blood pressure. We have organic, local white, gold, and red potatoes from Hermit Creek Farm in Highbridge, Wisconsin