Summer is here and, with June 16-22 being National Pollinator Week, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the little creatures that keep our world blooming. Pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and flies help plants grow and reproduce–including the foods we eat every day! In fact, as much as one-third of the food and drink…
The summer heat sizzling off of hot pavement can get the best of any of us, but sometimes all you need is a cold beverage to balance the scales. Quench your thirst and cool off. No matter what you’re in the mood for, Seward Co-op is here to keep the drinks and ideas flowing. Hydration…
Equipment needed Coffee grinder (if you get your coffee pre-ground, select a coarse grind) Cheesecloth, flour sack cloth, or strainer 32-ounce mason jar
Some summer days are just too nice to spend indoors sweating over a hot stove. So slap on that sunscreen, bust out the coals, and get ready for grilling season with Seward Co-op. From backyard Pride parties and Juneteenth BBQs to searing a thick steak for dad on Father’s Day or kicking off the 4th…
Each year, Memorial Day feels like a summer prequel. The sun is back for longer periods of time, temperatures are zooming ever higher, and it beckons each of us to dust off our grills, stock up on charcoal or tanks of propane, and get back into grilling. Check out a few ideas from Community Foods…
Kids and their parent/guardian are invited to join us for fun activities and to learn how to prepare simple, tasty meals using new and familiar ingredients found at Seward Co-op. We’ll learn basics of kitchen safety and give hands-on demonstrations with recipes you can make with your whole family!
Friendship store | $5/free for kids age 8-12
Join us in the Franklin store community seating area for a meet and greet with Sean Sherman, James Beard Award-winning chef and Founder and Executive Director of NATIFS. Learn how you can help support NATIFS in expanding their mission in the community and continuing their work to decolonize cuisine and revitalize Native foodways in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Franklin store | Free
Stop by the Franklin store during the annual Seward Frolic to enjoy free hot cocoa, live music with Charmin Michelle, and gifts and art for sale from Seward Co-op staff.
Franklin store | Free
Join Nixta Tortillaria to learn about the agricultural significance of heirloom corn and the ancient process of nixtamalization. Learn and taste an amaizeing recipe using Nixta tortillas!
Friendship store| $10/$5 for Seward Co-op Owners
Growing seeds is a simple and fun activity for kids, providing a hands-on opportunity to witness the magical journey from tiny seeds to flourishing plants. It also imparts valuable lessons about responsibility, patience, and the wonders of nature. Try this Microgreens activity and plant calendula seeds, which grow into beautiful yellow- and orange-hued flowers. Check…
