There’s no debating the portable ease and satisfaction of a sandwich. But is a hot dog a sandwich? And why does it matter? My 10th grader had to pick a side for an in-class debate this year and defend her position. She argued, emphatically: not.
Read MoreLong summer days, outdoor meals on the patio, and prepping for back to school and our regular routines (eventually). These High Five recipes are made for thee season of backyard barbecues and lots of facetime with family and friends.
Read MoreWhether you cook with miso regularly or are interested in dipping your toes into a brand-new-to-you world of umami, meet Creative Koji, located in Twisp, Washington! Specializing in artisanal, small-batch miso crafted from locally grown, organically sourced ingredients, founder Gabe Garms has been fermenting for over 15 years.
Read MoreSummer is finally here and with these longer days our garden is growing at a rapid pace (as are the weeds, unfortunately).
Read MoreWe are facing another potentially record-breaking summer with a healthy dose of drought. Some of you like the sensation of your skin melting off your bones, and I’m here for you, too. Maybe more so, because you probably actually GO INTO THE SUNSHINE and need all these reminders more than the shade-dwelling creatures like myself.
Read MoreExperiencing the magic of the Skagit awakens my senses. Breezes smelling of saltwater from Skagit Bay move upstream and come through my open windows, making my cabin breathe and stay cool on warm summer days.
Read MoreThis summer Viva Farms, is keeping it cool in new and exciting ways!
Read MoreMariana became an active member of the Skagit Valley Food Co-op in 1984. During her membership, she ran for the board and was the secretary for over 20 years; she developed many friendships within the Co-op family.
Read MoreCompostable bags allow a lot more moisture loss and can also trap ethylene, the gas produced by produce as it ripens or ages. Both of these factors cause your produce to spoil faster, so be sure to remove your produce from these bags when you get home and utilize these more effective and environmentally sustainable tips to keep your produce fresh!
Read MoreThis year’s Annual Member Meeting was held on May 13th at the Skagit Transit Station just down the road from the Co-op. We had an excellent turnout and a record-setting number of votes in the 2026 Election—thank you to everyone who joined us and took the time to vote!
Read MoreHow do we “keep calm” and “co-op on” when there is always so much going on and so much to do?! If you ask me, the answer is to look forward. We have a lot to look forward to this summer at the Co-op.
Read MoreThanks to the generous Growing Good Fund donation from the Skagit Valley Food Co-op, we were able to create a new opportunity to support Skagit County farmers while bringing more fresh, nutritious food to the families and individuals who rely on our community food programs. Through this funding, we were able to provide ten local farms with $7,000 each through a unique Farm-to-Food Bank loan program.
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