A Guide To Winter Squash

We may already be in a December-holidays mindset, but when it comes to eating seasonally, squash is still king. Winter squash are harvested late summer through fall, then cured or “hardened off” in open air to toughen their exterior. This process ensures the squash will keep for months without refrigeration. When selecting any variety of … Read More.

The Great Debate, Gratitude and Gift Guides

The phrase “staunch believer” is an understatement when it comes to how I feel about waiting until the day after Thanksgiving to begin celebrating Christmas. I’m not going to say there was once an instance in college where some of my roommates and I did not speak to others for a time based on how … Read More.

Holiday Appetizers To Suit A Diversity Of Diets

We’re coming into the time of year when celebrations and gatherings with loved ones are around every corner. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years… there’s sure to be lots of sitting at tables full of food in the future! Nowadays, with so many people being on special diets, it’s a good idea to have a diversity … Read More.

Finding Community During Difficult Holidays

The holidays were always a magical and cherished time of year for me as a child and young adult, with plenty of traditions to look forward to. Dad serving up the Christmas Eve lasagna. We’d do Thanksgiving with my mom’s family each year and I could expect my favorite dishes to grace the table each … Read More.

Talk Turkey To Me

It’s time! My most favorite meal of the year is upon us. Well, meals if we want to be accurate. Like most people these days, my Thanksgiving celebrations stretch out over many weeks. Between multiple friendsgivings and family Thanksgivings for both myself and my boyfriend, I eat Thanksgiving dinner a handful times, and I’m totally OK … Read More.

Easy Apple Preservation – Winter is Coming

I don’t know if this is a phenomenon specific to people in Kentucky, people in America, or people in any certain group, but about mid-August it seems like everyone I know starts losing their minds about fall. They want to perpetually drink aggressively hot beverages while wearing one or more scarves and eating exclusively pumpkin-flavored … Read More.

Tofurkey Products Returning To Shelves Soon

Tofurkey makes some of our best-loved products, but the company has been having some significant issues lately which has prevented us from being able to offer things like their ever-popular deli slices among other things. Liana Davis, Customer Service Representative for the Tofurkey Company expects production to be back to normal by the end of … Read More.

A Changing Grocery Landscape, A Growing Need For Co-ops

It’s now been three years since your Board of Directors granted me the privilege to lead Good Foods Co-op following the retirement of long-time General Manager Anne Hopkins in 2014.  In that time, Lexington has seen incredible change in the local grocery market, mirroring the industry trends occurring nationwide. Euclid Kroger reopened shortly after I … Read More.

A Truckload of History & Amazing Anniversary Deals

We have much to celebrate at Good Foods Co-op. This month marks National Co-op Month and November marks our 45th anniversary. In an effort to share our celebrations with our loyal shoppers and mark this proud milestone, we’ll be having a Truckload Sale Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15 (while supplies last). Not only … Read More.