Your first taste of Lotta’s Small Batch sauces will most likely not be your last. Both the Butterscotch Sauce and the Bourbon Espresso Sauce make a great topping for ice cream, cakes, or pies. You can also stir a spoonful into coffee for a sweet little kick. Lotta’s owner Janel Ryan began making the Butterscotch
Northcroft Farm currently operates on one acre of land rented from Chris Duke of Great Oak Farm in Mason. Owner Brian Clements has been farming since 2009. He intended to farm after college, but wasn’t planning on starting for several years. After graduation though, Brian had no concrete plans, so he decided to jump into farming
Down a short gravel drive just off the Marengo River, you’ll find Hidden-Vue Farm, a working family farm that has supported four generations. David Nortunen, along with his wife Jennifer and three children (Mia, Kieren, and Matthew), operates the farm that his family has worked for over 100 years. Just 12 miles south of Ashland,
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.
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
A longtime dream of Theresa Depies, her husband Jeff, their five children, an aunt, and many others became a reality in 2008, with a Mother’s Day gift of one Jersey cow starting it all. Springbrook Organic Dairy has grown by leaps and bounds since then, adding new products each year. Located north of Springbook, Wisconsin,
We all know your dad probably doesn’t need another necktie (if he ever needed one in the first place), but what should you get him for Father’s Day? Here are a few gifts for dads especially picked out by our staff to make it easier for all you procrastinators. Beer – Okay, we admit that
Starlit Kitchen owner Kathy Presnell started working in the kitchen of Bayfield’s Wild By Nature in the wee hours of the night. She initially started selling her wares at the Bayfield Farmers’ Market. Her products soon developed a following amongst local restaurants and food retailers. Now, Kathy works out of a small kitchen on Rice
Local products sometimes cost more than their conventional counterparts. There are a number of reasons why this may be the case. First, large agricultural corporations receive subsidies (basically grant money that does not need to be paid back). Second, larger food companies often work with machinery that allows them to produce a larger quantity. By
Founded in 2009 and expanded in 2010, Big Water Coffee Roasters in Bayfield, Wisconsin specialize in robust coffee roasts created on site. The enthusiasm of owners Jon and Danielle Ewalt come through in every bag of coffee. They sell a variety of coffees at Chequamegon Food Co-op, all with Big Water’s unique flavor profile. Soon,
It can be hard to find foods that are light on calories, but big on flavor. If you are looking for ways to lighten your menu, consider adding the following: Avocados: This super fruit contains a slowly digested fat that helps you feel fuller, longer. Avocados are also loaded with water and fiber. Beans: Packed
With the bulk of winter behind us, it’s time to think spring! March is the month to prepare for the growing season ahead by planning your garden and starting seeds. Here are some tips to help get you growing! Seeds: For 2013, the Chequamegon Food Co-op has Seed Savers Exchange seeds available. Seed Savers Exchange