The biting chill of winter can, at times, make even the heartiest of us turn into grouches when we’re feeling stuck indoors and under stimulated. This year, lean into the seasonal slowdown as an opportunity to play in the kitchen. Let bubbling stews heat up your home and fill it with inviting aromas. Try that time-consuming recipe you’ve been saving. Or, opt for quick meals and treats that leave more time for board games, puzzles, crafting, and snuggling up under blankets for another movie with your favorite people or pets. Let Seward Co-op and Community Foods producers—makers who share our cooperative values and meet at least two of the following criteria: local, small-scale, cooperative, inclusive, and/or sustainable—help you enjoy the season.
Cozy Comforts with Community Foods
Soups and Stews…
Few things are as cozy as searing a piece of meat and slowly cooking it with seasonal root veggies, a bit of broth or wine, and herbs from Frontier Co-op. A little bit of prep can go a long way for a flavorful meal. Try cuts like chuck roast, stew meat, pork shoulder roasts, beef soup bones, and lamb shanks or shoulders from local, small-scale, and sustainable producers like Peterson Craft Meats, Blooming Prairie, and Lamb Shoppe. Our whole carcass butchery program at the Meat and Seafood Departments allows for unique and flavorful cuts, as well as the old standbys for soups, stews, roasts, and more. Want to shortcut your soups and stews? Swing by our stores for Hot Bar and Grab & Go Seward-made soups in the coolers, like the new Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Soup, Egyptian Red Lentil (V, MWOG), classic Chicken Wild Rice (MWOG), Creamy Potato Kale Leek (MWOG), and Chicken Pozole (MWOG).
V=Vegan | MWOG=Made Without Gluten
…and Bubbling Brews
Sip your way into the season! Whether you’re spiking yours for a little extra warmth, or enjoying as-is, we have soothing sips to suit your palate. For a chocolatey kick, enjoy Equal Exchange hot chocolate mixes. For a richer treat with a little more fuss, make your own eggnog with Larry Schultz organic eggs, Stony Creek heavy cream, and Organic Valley milk. Looking for something less sweet, more herbal, or with a wellness lean? Visit the Bulk department for a variety of black, green, and herbal teas from Frontier Co-op.