I spend a good amount of time searching for recipes on the web as part of my job at the Co-op, and occasionally I come across one I simply must try. If it’s touted as a better-than-the-original-meat-version plant-based recipe, I’m intrigued. When it’s a vegan recipe that started a full-on fight in a Philadelphia meatball … Read More.
By: Mandy Makinen, StongerTogether.coop When I was a kid, people in my neighborhood that wanted to hand out a healthier Halloween treats apparently had two choices: pennies or pencils. I can remember staring at those items, strewn on the carpet amongst my brightly colored loot, so out of context I could barely understand what they were. … Read More.
You may have noticed it on our dairy shelves or heard tell of a new, “better-for-you” milk product, but A2 milk is just one of the newest dairy options competing for a spot in your fridge. How does one differentiate A2 from a multitude of milk offerings? If you experience dairy intolerance, is A2 the … Read More.
“Did someone say spelt?” Bulk shopping for salt and oats may not seem like an exciting adventure (unless you’re about to set out on the Oregon Trail,) but when you shop our bulk aisle, you can be the master of your own destiny. You can eliminate single-use waste altogether, discover a new favorite flavor, actually … Read More.
October is Fair Trade Month which means it’s time to take a moment to think about what we’re buying, where it comes from and how it can affect the world around us. When we buy Kentucky Proud products, it’s not difficult to find out how to visit the farm where our eggs came from or … Read More.
Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Flapjack and Waffle Mix Ingredients: 100% whole grain wheat flour, 100% whole grain oat flour, wheat protein isolate, brown sugar, whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate, buttermilk powder, leavening, sea salt I’d been hearing about Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Flapjack and Waffle Mix for a little while before finally picking it … Read More.
It’s been gray and rainy out, you just got home after a long day and you’re ready to eat some comfort food. The trouble is you’re hungry now, but haven’t even started dinner. That’s where five-ingredient meals can be a lifesaver, or at the very least your best defense against being hangry. Luckily the Co-op … Read More.
You may have heard of ghee or seen it on the shelf near the cooking oils at Good Foods. So, what is it and what can you use it for? I’m so glad you asked! Ghee is basically clarified butter that’s cooked longer for a deeper flavor. There are no milk solids in ghee, so … Read More.
It’s that magical time of year again when the leaves begin to change, there’s a chill in the air and your Co-op has a sale that’s borderline crazy along with some shopping experiences that could potentially be borderline crazy. That’s right; it’s time for Owner Appreciation Days. Since every owner gets 20% off everything in … Read More.
The lectin-free diet is one of the latest nutrition trends. First promoted by Dr. Steven Gundry, going lectin-free requires the elimination of many foods on the basis of their lectin content, which he believes to be the root cause of systemic inflammation and other negative effects throughout the human body[1]. Lectin is a protein found … Read More.