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Easter brings with it the tradition of dyeing eggs. While you can use commercial dyes, they often contain artificial colors that are derived from petrochemicals. Switching to natural colors made from fruits and vegetables can be a fun, hands-on experience for the whole family. Any richly colored fruit or vegetable will give you some degree […]
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Eating whole foods doesn’t have to break the bank. Chequamegon Food Co-op has every day low prices on the every day basics. The Co-op’s Healthy Basics items offer budget friendly prices on milk, cheese, bread, and more. Healthy Basics save you money on the products you use most. Look for the orange signs on shelves
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You’ve hemmed and hawed, but have finally decided to jump on the smoothie bandwagon. Welcome! Now, how do you get started with this delicious trend? Here is a basic smoothie formula to help you try your hand at making these nutritious drinks. Once you get the hang of making smoothies, have fun and experiment with
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On Wednesday, February 26, 2014,General Manager Harold Vanselow signed a contract with Angelo Luppino of Iron Belt, Wis. for the remodeling and construction of the Chequamegon Food Co-op’s new location. Demolition at 700 Main Street West in Ashland, Wis. began on Monday, March 3, 2014. The project is funded through a community revolving loan from the
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February is American Heart Month, so what better time than to consider how what we eat affects our cardiovascular health. Many foods not only taste good, but are also good for your heart. Here are a few quick tips to help you shop for the best foods to maintain a healthy heart. Fruits and vegetables
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Before we talk about the food associated with Valentine’s Day, we need to talk about the history of the day itself. Like many holidays, the origins of the day we set aside to celebrate love are murky. Historians believe the day is named after a Roman saint (or possible more than one), named Valentine. One
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The Sourdough Baking Basics class on Saturday, January 18 featured the skills of chef Jonathan Berthel of Penokee Mountain Foods and baker Curtis Gauthier of Ashland Baking Company. Below are some photos from the class, plus references for the sourdough starter and recipe. Curtis talks about the care and feeding of sourdough starter. Jon Boy
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In an effort to move away from chemical-laced skin care products, many local folks have turned to Lea’s Organic Herbal Skin Care. Lea Rolfsen, creator and owner of this local company, left her native Denmark to study herbal medicine at the California School of Herbal Studies. Since then, she has dedicated her life to growing,
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The Spring 2014 micro-loan cycle is now open. Applications are due by February 10, 2014. Pick up an application at the Co-op or download it here. The Chequamegon Food Cooperative Micro-Loan Program is a revolving loan program for agricultural producers and processors. The goal is to support and grow the regional farming and food processing economy
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This winter has been colder and snowier than usual. Between the cold and the decrease in sunlight, it is easy for the winter blahs to settle in. Here are five easy ways for you to banish the blues and feel better about the winter. Eat well – We all get in a rut with eating,
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