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Hot Diggity Dog: July is National Hot Dog Month!

Few things are better than a hot dog on a sunny, summer day. There’s something special about the scent of a backyard grill, the sizzle at a ballgame, or the simplicity of a picnic lunch. July is National Hot Dog Month, and it’s this summer staple’s time to shine! At Seward Co-op, we’re celebrating all…

Have a Sizzling Summer with Seward Co-op

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…

Sparking a Savory Summer with Sustainable Grilled Meats

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…

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Blooming Prairie

Learn About Blooming Prairie Founded in 2016, Blooming Prairie Natural Beef is located in Blooming Prairie, Minn. A year into their operations, they began offering 100% grass-fed beef, which Seward Co-op has been carrying since. Blooming Prairie keeps sustainability top of mind. Owning their own processing facility in Geneva, Minn., they are able to more…

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Build Your Board – Charcuterie 101

There are few treats better than a board full of delicious cheeses, meats, fruits, breads, spreads, and other little delights to eat by hand. Charcuterie boards have been popular in the United States for many years, but people around the world have been eating cured meats for much, much longer. Charcuterie comes from the French…

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Underground Meats

Learn About Underground Meats With inventive flavors from ingredients like savory and sweet black garlic and botanical gin, the salami from Wisconsin-based Underground Meats is made in the same tradition of culinary craftsmanship that drove its founders’ previous venture: catering. Beginning in 2009 as an extension of the catering business, Underground Meats moved into a…

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Gerhard’s Brats

Learn About Gerhard’s Brats Growing up in Austria, Gerhard Riautschnig grew fond of his grandmother’s homemade brats, crafted with pork from animals on their farm. After moving to the United States in the early 90s, he began to miss the delicious simplicity of the brats, all of which came to a head when his father…

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Pursuing Passions at Seward Co-op

Seward Co-op is proud to be a welcoming workplace that allows people opportunities to pursue their passion with food. Meat and Seafood Production Specialist Jack (he/they) is a prime example of someone who cares so deeply about the work they do every day in the Meat and Seafood department. What initially drew Jack to the…

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Celebrate Winter Holidays with Meat and Seafood from Seward Co-op

Find the perfect edible centerpiece to gather around this winter. Seward Co-op is proud to work with many small-scale, sustainable, and local producers for our meat and seafood selections. Celebrate the upcoming holiday season with high-quality, flavorful, and responsibly sourced products for your table.