Support Fair Trade at the Co-op May 1-15
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Between May 1-15, 1% of your co-op purchases of select products will be donated to support Fair Trade.
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
6 Myths Busted by Organic
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There are many common myths about organic---like organic farming can't feed the world, or U.S. consumers are ambivalent about GMOs. The Organic Trade Association busts these and other myths.
Section: Farming and Production | Fresh from the Source
Persimmons: How I Fell in Love with Fuyus
Sarah Mandel
The carrot colored flesh was crisp at first, a yielding crunch which then gave way to a marvelous sweetness, almost butterscotch. It went down easy and left you ready for more.
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
Sweet Potatoes Are Back!
Deborah Madison
The sweet potato is one of my favorite vegetables and often my (very simple) dinner. I’m relieved to know that sweet potatoes are considered nutritional powerhouses because I’d be hard-pressed...
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
My “What if” Food Challenge: Oct. 30 Wrap Up
Elizabeth Archerd
The Challenge is over with plenty of food left to start November. The unexpected impact of the experience was an upwelling of a sense of abundant generosity. Find out more including lessons learned.
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
My “What if” Food Challenge: October 22-24
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Shopped on Saturday October 22 and used up the remaining money for the month. Actually, I helped myself to a couple of treats and went over by $2.50. I could return something unopened, but I'd...
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
My “What if” Food Challenge: October 22
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This experiment is changing the way I see expenditures across the board. How do we get the most value, of what we really value, for our money?
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
My “What if” Food Challenge: October 17–21
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I didn't feel much like cooking this week. Rich took the lead on dinners. Rich put together his lunches out of the refrigerator all week---leftovers or what I was having at work.
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
My “What if” Food Challenge: October 14-16
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How's Elizabeth doing in her "What if" Food Challenge? With $56 left, she is confident it will get her through the end of the month. She's had enough food to eat---and it's been local, organic,...
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
My “What if” Food Challenge: October 10-14
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We've continued to eat great meals from the weekend cookathons as well as making some easy dishes up on the spot. It's great to have so many components for meals on hand, so each meal can be...
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
What Is a GMO?
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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)—foods produced in the laboratory to meet precise individual specifications—are making their way to our tables today. So if we are what we eat, what exactly...
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
Eat Local, America! Celebrates Local Foods
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As the height of the local growing season spreads across the country, co-op grocers nationwide are celebrating the freshest, best, and most delicious local foods with the "Eat Local, America!"...
Section: Eating Local | Fresh from the Source
Kinds of Cukes
Deborah Madison
Cucumbers are one of those vegetables I used to buy without thinking about it and I ate them that way too. They were just there. Cucumbers. I put them in salads. But that changed when I was the...
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
Using Organic Fertilizers
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Growing food organically is a hot topic across the country. Most of the attention is on avoiding pesticides or using environmentally friendly products to control pests, but growing organically...
Section: Fresh from the Source | Growing Your Own Food
Behind the Scenes: The Making of Food
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Today, the vast majority of U.S. food is produced by an industrial system that churns out commodity crops. But now, more than ever, people are showing interest in finding local, sustainable alternatives.
Section: Farming and Production | Fresh from the Source
Food Glossary
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Food shopping can be confusing, but learning the language doesn’t have to be. This glossary lists common terms you’ll find on everyday food labels so you can get to the bottom of what you’re...
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
Sweet Potatoes Are Back!
Deborah Madison
The sweet potato is one of my favorite vegetables and often my (very simple) dinner. I’m relieved to know that sweet potatoes are considered nutritional powerhouses because I’d be hard-pressed...
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
All About Organics
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When it comes to food, organic is a delicious way to eat well and support the environment. It’s clear from the industry's tremendous growth—$20 billion in sales over the last 20 years—that...
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
All About Antibiotics
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For many people, the word "antibiotic" conjures a booster shot from the doctor. It may surprise you to know that in fact, an estimated 70 percent of antibiotics made in the United States are...
Section: Food Wise | Fresh from the Source
Much Ado About Mulch
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If there is one technique that will make your gardening easier this summer, it is proper mulching. The right mulch will reduce weed growth, conserve soil moisture, make the garden look beautiful,...
Section: Fresh from the Source | Growing Your Own Food
