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Local Flavor: Seasonally Sourced Foods

One misty fall morning finds Gilbert Schwartz, owner of Seasonally Sourced Foods, ready to harvest nannyberries. Where forest meets field he finds a small thicket of the bushes, a native viburnum, and he begins to load up his harvest bags with the dark blue berries. “I have so many favorite wild foods,” Gil says. “If […]

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What’s Fresh? Carrots!

What’s Fresh? Carrots! Carrot lovers have a significantly reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The root vegetable also has cancer-fighting phytonutrients and, of course, plenty of vitamin A for better eye health. Look in the produce cooler this week for bags of carrots from Hermit Creek Farm in Highbridge, Wisconsin. Spicy Ginger and Carrot Soup with Harissa

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What’s Fresh? Beans!

What’s Fresh? Beans! Pole and bush beans are still going strong. You’ll find them loaded with vitamin K, along with decent amounts of vitamin B2, protein, and other nutrients. This week we have haricot verts and rattlesnake beans fromHungry Hill Farm in Washburn, Wisconsin and green snap and yellow snap beans from Hermit Creek Farm

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Get to Know Tomatoes

The French and Germans, who first met the tomato in the 16th century, dubbed it “the apple of love,” and “the apple of paradise.” Our less-romantic name for the fruit dates back further, though, to the Aztecs, who called it “xitomati,” or “plump thing with a navel.” Both in Europe and America, it took a

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What’s Fresh? Tomatoes!

What’s Fresh? Tomatoes! Tomato season is upon us and we are loaded up with a large selection of fresh, local, and organic varieties. We have cherry tomatoes from Great Oak Farm in Mason, Wisconsin, Bay Produce in Superior, Wisconsin,Hungry Hill Farm in Washburn, Wisconsin, and Hermit Creek Farm in Highbridge, Wisconsin. There are also slicer

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What’s Fresh? Bell Peppers!

What’s Fresh? Bell Peppers! Many people know and love green bell peppers, but they also come in shades of red, orange, yellow, and even purple. Bell peppers contain carotenoids, a type of phytonutrient that not only gives them their color, but also offer anti-cancer properties. These colorful, crisp veggies are also loaded with vitamin C.

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Behind the Scenes: The Making of Food

Today, the vast majority of U.S. food is produced by an industrial system that churns out commodity crops (like corn and soybeans), which are then turned into processed foods for human consumption or fed to livestock to produce cheap meat. But now, more than ever, people are showing interest in finding local, sustainable alternatives. Humans

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What’s Fresh? Cucumbers!

What’s Fresh? Cucumbers! Cucumbers have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties due to their phytonutrient content. They also contain polyphenols and lignans that have potential anti-cancer benefits. This week in the cooler you’ll find organic cucumbers from Hermit Creek Farm in Highbridge, Wisconsin. Confetti Cucumber Salsa Cucumber Mint Gazpacho with Lemon Greek Orzo Salad Minty Watermelon

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Let’s Party: Free Food, Music & More!

It’s our 40th anniversary and we’re celebrating 40 years of cooperation with a summertime party you won’t want to miss. Join us for our 40th Anniversary Block Party in the parking lot at the Co-op on Saturday, August 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. What can you expect? Look for our local food tasting event,

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