February is Black History Month, a time to honor, celebrate, and recognize the contributions of Black and African American people nationally and within our communities. At Seward Co-op, we strive to celebrate Black history, past and present, year-round. This Black History Month, we want to highlight the legacy of African diasporic foodways within American food…
About Tortilleria Zepeda Tortilleria Zepeda was founded in 2019 when owner Julian Zepeda moved from Mexico to Wisconsin and found himself missing the tortillas of his childhood. Searching for a familiar flavor, he asked his abuela to teach him nixtamalization, an ancient, 3,500-year-old technique used by precolonial Indigenous nations that transforms corn into a more…
Nixta was born and designed when COVID constraints were firmly in place, but, as some of those restrictions began to loosen, we saw an opportunity to pivot. First, we had a good relationship with our landlord, and the space next door became available. Second, we had a deep need to cook dishes that did not lend…
Gooder Foods is issuing an allergy alert for several lots of their Goodles Plant-Based Mac & Cheese. There is potential for undeclared milk in Goodles Vegan is Believin’ Plant-Based White Cheddar with Spirals produced within a 9-day period in April 2025. The recalled Goodles Mac & Cheese may have been sold at both stores between…
In 2012, residents from the Bryant-Central neighborhood approached Seward Co-op to gauge interest in building a grocery store in their community. As the co-op explored the opportunity, they were introduced to leaders of the Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, who agreed that Seward Co-op would be a great fit for the neighborhood. There was one…
Dear Seward Co-op owner community, We are excited to announce two new services now available to all Seward Co-op owners—the launch of an Owner Portal and receipts via email! In the new Owner Portal you can: • Update your ownership contact information • View and edit those in your household who may use the owner…
Fall is in the air, so we’ve gathered some autumn activities for kids as part of our Microgreens program. Embrace the spirit of the season with these simple and fun projects.
Learn about Thimmesch Farm For the past 16 years, Jason Thimmesch and his family have been working and building Thimmesch Farm in the Driftless region of Wisconsin. Over that time, Jason and his wife Jannelle saw their kids grow up on the farm, with their youngest still at home and helping out with her friends.…
Along with warm weather, barbeques, and many opportunities for outdoor adventures, summer also brings Pride Month. We recognize June as a time to honor and celebrate members of the LGBTQ+ community who paved the way for many of us to live loud and authentically.
Elmhurst is recalling their Barista Edition Oat Milk because a small portion of a production run does not foam and froth to their standards. This recall does not represent a food safety issue, and the product is still safe to consume. The product is being recalled because it does not meet the quality standards Elmhurst…
