The Produce Report

Mar/08/10 09:56 AM Filed in: WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE

For the week of March 9-14. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!

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EBB - a week's worth of recipe ingredients

Mar/03/10 02:23 PM

From the Farmer:

We asked two of our favorite farmers, Kai and Jules, for some easy-on-the-budget seasonal recipe ideas. They are such hard workers with great attuitudes and big smiles – and some well-informed ways to stretch your food dollar while enjoying the beginning of harvest season. For April and May, you can find Hedlin Farms kale and cauliflower in our Produce Department*.

After a relaxing weekend, getting back in to the swing of things can be tough, so we're starting off the week with a fast, easy and fresh curry. Make sure to cook extra rice for Tuesday's dinner.

Total cost minus the chicken for this week’s worth of fine eats: $45

Be sure to catch upcoming Eat Better on a Budget classes at the Co-op this Spring! April 13th - Cooking Basics with Grains is next up... Read More...

Lamb Chopper Chevre from Cypress Grove

Mar/03/10 02:20 PM

Welcome Lamb Chopper... Read More...

The Produce Report

Mar/01/10 10:27 AM Filed in: WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE

For the week of March 2-7. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!

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skagit valley food coop_organic bunashimeji mushrooms

Bunashimeji (Brown Beech) Mushrooms Read More...

Cooking Class Photos

Feb/23/10 03:40 PM

Bananas, bananas, bananas on fire! Ah Banana Flambe, how we love thee...
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The Produce Report

Feb/22/10 12:23 PM Filed in: WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE

For the week of Feb 22-28 2010. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!

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BEE LOVE

Feb/18/10 03:59 PM

Tips on BEE LOVE in the garden. How to attract and be kind to these important links in our food chain.

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The Produce Report

Feb/16/10 11:21 AM Filed in: WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE

For the week of Feb 16-21 2010. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!

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County Agriculture, City Agriculture

Feb/10/10 02:09 PM

Will Allen, the son of sharecroppers who became a professional basketball player and in 2008 was awarded the MacArthur Genius grant, Co-founder and President of Growing Power, an urban farm program, since 1995, came to speak at Mercer Middle School last week, as part of a Creatives 4 Community program, about the transformative power that access to land, healthy food, and clean water can have on a community. He’s working to feed the people in inner city food deserts with his working model of urban agriculture By the People, For the People.
We’ll do a longer feature on him soon, but we wanted to introduce you to him, along with our fine crop of Skagit farmers, who are making the valley a great place to eat!

Will Allen, Agriculturist Read More...

The Produce Report

Feb/09/10 02:27 PM Filed in: WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE

For the week of Feb 9-14, 2010. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!

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Good for the Heart: 3 ways

Feb/09/10 12:36 PM

Be your own best valentine this year:
*Tonight’s cooking class features chicken mole, chocolate crepes, and mexican hot chocolate. Why not melt down the proverbial box of chocolates this year, and prolong the sweetness with some time spent making a feast together in the kitchen?
* Nutritionist Karl Mincin offers Take Nutrition to Heart next week - Tuesday February 16th, at 6:30pm in Co-op Room 309. This free class focuses on how to make support your heart with your diet.
* This article from herbalist Sarah Patterson talks about Hawthorne as a heart tonic - it’s pretty sweet.

We love you, be good to yourselves. Read More...

Co-op Advantage Coupon Books are Here

Feb/01/10 02:26 PM Filed in: Coupon Books | Coupons

Save even more with our Co-op Advantage Coupon Book! Read More...

The Produce Report

Feb/01/10 12:44 PM Filed in: WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE

For the week of Feb 1-7, 2010. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!

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Take Vitamin D to Heart

Jan/25/10 02:03 PM

This article from Skagit nutritionis Karl Mincin, helps explain healthy Vitamin D levels - something all of us in the rainy northwest need more of! Please join us for Karl’s upcoming class in Co-op room 309: Take Nutrition to Heart, on Tuesday February 16th at 6:30 pm in Room 309. This is a free class, and you can read all about it on our workshops page.

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The Produce Report

Jan/25/10 09:31 AM Filed in: WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE

For the week of Jan 25-31, 2010. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!

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Look for Local

Jan/20/10 12:23 PM

Click to our Why Local? page for a list of our local producers and some great resources on local living economies. Read More...

The Produce Report

Jan/18/10 11:11 AM Filed in: WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE

For the week of Jan 18-24, 2010. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!

skagit valley food coop_organic cara cara navels

skagit valley food coop_organic cara cara navels

The Produce Report

Jan/11/10 12:52 PM Filed in: WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE

For the week of Jan 11-17, 2010. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!

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Assistant Produce Manager, Ray, keeps our Organic Produce fresh and
beautiful! Read More...

Roasted Roots Recipe

Jan/06/10 12:10 PM

Local, seasonal eating can hit the spot, even in the darkest of winter. Thanks Jenny, for sharing this Roasted Roots and Sausage recipe to keep us warm and fortified. Read More...

The Produce Report

Jan/04/10 01:56 PM Filed in: WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE

For the week of Dec 28, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!

skagit valley food coop_organic caracara oranges

skagit valley food coop_organic caracara oranges

Winter Coupon Books are Here

Dec/30/09 10:49 AM Filed in: Coupon Books | Coupons

Healthy Clippings Winter 2010 Coupon Books are here. Pick one up in the store while supply lasts.

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The Produce Report

Dec/28/09 03:10 PM Filed in: WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE

For the week of Dec 28, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!

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Warming Foods - Rebecca Gould

Dec/28/09 11:22 AM

During the “sugar season” many of us indulge, and then come the turn of the year, we look to re-establish healthy eating habits.
This article from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Holistic Health practitioner Rebecca Gould, lends some insight into cooling and warming food choices.
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The Produce Report

Dec/21/09 12:04 PM

For the week of Dec 21-27, 2009. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!

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Patronage Refund Tracking Begins January 1

Dec/17/09 10:44 AM Filed in: Patronage

Patronage Refund Tracking Begins January 1, 2010.

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Exceptional Seasonal Recipe Ideas

Dec/15/09 12:01 PM

Some exceptional seasonal recipes from Jill Dodge, our Cooking Skills Coordinator, to tempt your taste buds and wow your friends with... Cranberry Pecan Brie Bites, Sweet Potato and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms topped with Hazelnuts, and Fried Golden Fuyus... Read More...

The Produce Report

Dec/14/09 10:43 AM Filed in: WHAT'S FRESH: PRODUCE

For the week of Dec 14-20, 2009. Updates on what’s fresh, local, and wonderful in our produce department!

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