It has been nine solid months since our introduction to the coronavirus. Depending on who you ask, this time has either flown by or passed at a glacial pace. Maybe a little social distance is exactly what you needed. Perhaps it’s not. Either way, it’s likely we’re all feeling a little off. Have checked in with yourself recently – are you doing okay? It’s okay to yearn for hugs from loved ones or to enjoy a little extra space and solitude. Seward Co-op is here to support a healthy community. We have made it through some long months of quarantine already and together we can do it again. Cooking can offer one way to get through this.

Cook for Family

How about something tasty, but simple. If we have anything in common, the daily grind of cooking most meals has home has left a little to be desired in terms of creativity. Co-op staff have some new dishes to share with you and some tips for making mealtime easier and more affordable. Check out this recipe for flat-iron steak that uses beef from Community Foods producer, Peterson’s Craftsman Meats. Or this one that puts eggplant center stage.

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Cook for Others

Cook for your friends and loved ones who live outside of your household. As the saying goes, what goes around, often comes around – you never know when a friend or loved one will come through for you next time you need it. Maybe someone you know was recently laid off, welcomed a baby, or has been ill. The co-op is stocked with a variety of meal train options. We have the ingredients you need to make everything from a pan of lasagna or enchiladas, or even a pot of soup or chili. Times are tough, we need each other.

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Don’t have time or the energy to cook? Be sure to check the freezer aisle for Seward-made heat-and-serve options too. Seward To Go offer Curbside Pickup and Delivery – additional options that makes sharing a meal possible, even when it’s unsafe to gather.

Cook with Community Foods

Our Produce department is abundant with foods that can help support immunity and overall wellness. Throughout the winter look for the Community Foods logo to find produce favorites that not only support your wellness but also support producers that align with our cooperative values.

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If nothing else, cook for yourself because it’s likely one of the things you can control in these uncertain times. Though vaccines have been approved, it sounds like we are still a ways out from any sort of normalcy. Cooking can bring comfort. Not only can a home-cooked meal nourish the ones we love, it can also bring us joy and serve as a form of self-care. We have experienced stay-at-home orders once before. We know what it’s like and what to expect. It might be especially challenging this time around not being able to gather for winter celebrations. Please be gentle and kind to yourself. We appreciate your continued support of staff who ensure a safe space for folks to shop and work.