Seward Community Co-op

Fall Season Apple Galette (Virtual class)
2020-12-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Katie Burns in the virtual kitchen for a session that blends cooking and art. This apple galette dish is wonderfully balanced with a light, flakey crust that supports a bed of baked apples. Katie will demonstrate two finishing methods for this galette- an apricot glaze and a fall season spice glaze.
Katie Burns
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Tamales (Virtual class)
2020-12-13 18:00 - 19:30
Tamales are not difficult, they just take time, patience and a lot of love. Chef instructor Jessica Tijerina will guide you through the assembly of tamale making from soaking the corn husks to whipping the masa, assembling, steaming, and storing.
Jessica Tijerina, owner of Tijerina Global Spices
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Cooking with Koshiki: New Year, New Skill- Sushi Making (Virtual class)
2021-01-07 18:00 - 20:00
Join us to learn sushi-making basics. In this class, we will be using ingredients from Seward Co-op to make healthy and sustainable sushi. Basic sushi includes inside-out rolls, traditional rolls, and Nigiri/Mari Sushi. Vegetarian options will be shown as well.
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

1 Meal = 3 Dishes (Virtual class)
2021-01-09 10:00 - 11:00
One simple pork chop dinner is turned into two additional meals, a pork yummy rice bowl and a pork pozole soup.
Jessica Tijerina, owner of Tijerina Global Spices
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Recipe for a Health Habit (Virtual class)
2021-01-11 18:30 - 19:30
Making a new wellness goal into a habit takes effort, time and practice. This is true whether your goal is to drink more water, eat more vegetables or become a runner. Do you know how to make the most of your effort? Breaking down the habit-making process, functional nutritionist and health coach, Jesse Haas will show you a recipe for health habits. Follow the process to change your diet or lifestyle, and transform your health.
Jesse Haas, CNS, LN; Wellness Minneapolis
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Holistic Approaches to Thyroid Health (Virtual class)
2021-01-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-04-06 18:00 - 19:15
When your thyroid doesn’t function well, it can affect almost every aspect of your health from depression to weight gain. Learn what key nutrients are needed for healthy thyroid function and discover what you can do to naturally improve thyroid function, increase your energy, mood, and metabolism.
Sara Jean Barrett, ND; Wellness Minneapolis
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Fermenting with Pickle Witch (Virtual class)
2021-01-22 18:00 - 20:00
Learn the basics of fermenting in a hands on workshop that will teach you to turn almost any vegetable into a nutritious, delicious, fermented pickle.
L. Kling, Pickle Witch
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Talking About Death Won't Kill You: A Facilitated Conversation (Virtual class)
2021-01-25 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for a facilitated community conversation about your plan for death through sharing and experiential exercises. Specific examples of dos and don’ts as well as what qualities make someone a good healthcare agent will be explored. Expect lively discussions, laughter, and support, as we discuss what we want and what we don’t want for those final days.

Jeanne Bain, M.A.; trainer and consultant who specializes in End of Life and Brain Change
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Board of Directors January Meeting
2021-01-26 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Co-op owners are welcome to observe and an advance RSVP is politely requested. The Jan. 26 meeting will include a 10-minute Co-op Owners Comment Period. The board of directors planned this in response to community members’ requests to address the board. Individual time allotment is dependent on number of owners who wish to speak. Agenda is available here. To indicate your intention to attend and/or participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to Jan. 26. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Cooking with Koshiki: Tonkatsu/Chicken Katsu Teishoku (Virtual class)
2021-02-02 18:00 - 20:00
In Japanese, Teishoku means “set-meal” and sometimes called “Ichiju San Sai,” one soup and three sides. It is a long-standing well-balanced and healthy meal that serves as a foundation for washoku (Japanese cooking).
Tonight, we will prepare tonkatsu, crispy panko-breaded pork, two healthy side vegetable dishes, miso soup, and steamed rice.
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Black History Month Dinner Series- Fried Tilapia and Sautéed Cabbage (Virtual class)
2021-02-07 17:00 - 18:00
Celebrate Black History Month with Addie from Seward Coop for Sunday dinner. Learn how to make delicious fried tilapia with coconut oil and sautéed cabbage.
Addie DeMery, Seward Co-op
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Holistic Approaches to Adrenal Health (Virtual class)
2021-02-10 18:00 - 19:00
Stress impacts all aspects of our health. This class will explore the physical and hormonal response to stress. Learn what key nutrients are needed for healthy adrenal function with Sara Jean Barrett, naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis. ND. Join us for a deep dive into adrenal physiology and discover what you can do to naturally improve your stress response system, build resilience and increase your energy.
Sara Jean Barettt, N.D.; Wellness Minneapolis
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

The Science of Emotional Eating (Virtual class)
2021-02-15 18:30 - 19:30
Are you finding yourself browsing in your pantry more in the last couple months? The truth is, emotional eating is an effective tool for relieving stress! While that cookie may make you feel better in the moment, it’s not truly a solution to your emotional strain. Join Jesse Haas, functional nutritionist and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis to build a better understanding of what draws you to the kitchen when you feel worried/sad/bored/enter-emotion-here. Take home some strategies for breaking the pattern in loving, joyful ways.
Jesse Hass, Wellness Minneapolis

Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Co-op Community Conversations- “Jim Crow of the North” Panel Discussion
2021-02-17 18:30 - 20:00
The event series “Co-op Community Conversations: Exploring the intersection of racial, social, and food justice” is presented by Eastside Food Co-op, Mississippi Market Food Co-op, Seward Community Co-op, and Twin Cities Co-op Partners as a way to examine and connect our cooperative values with social justice movements. Stay tuned for future events in this series taking place throughout the year.
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Why do Minnesotans experience some of the worst racial disparities in home ownership in this country?
Join Twin Cities Food Co-ops, The East Side Freedom Library and TPT-2 to explore this question through the film “Jim Crow of the North,” which delves into the complex history of racial covenants in the Twin Cities and systematic racism that has lasting repercussions on housing inequities today.
Participants will receive a link for this hour-long documentary to watch in advance of this virtual panel discussion with the film’s producer Dan Bergin, Rebecca Walker from Mapping Prejudice, and food justice activist Miah Ulysse. The discussion will also focus on how our co-op community can address the related inequity of food access in the Twin Cities.
Registered participants will be emailed the documentary link along with details to join the virtual event one week before, one day before, and again as a reminder one hour before the event begins. After the event, participants will also receive a link to the event recording for future reference.

Black History Month Dinner Series- Stewed Okra & Tomatoes with Bacon (Virtual class)
2021-02-21 17:00 - 18:00
Celebrate Black History Month with Addie from Seward Coop for Sunday dinner.
Addie DeMery, Seward Co-op
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Weeknight Pot Pie (Virtual class)
2021-02-25 18:00 - 19:00
Learn how easy it is to cook delicious yet quick chicken pot pie. This recipe is ideal for any night of the week and can even be prepped a day in advance. Katie will cover two prep methods- one that includes a pie crust base and one without that utilizes ramekins or a casserole oven safe dish for a slightly lighter meal.
Katie Burns
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Black History Month Dinner Series- Vegetarian Jambalaya and Cornbread (Virtual class)
2021-02-28 17:00 - 18:00

Holistic Approaches to Gastrointestinal Health (Virtual class)
2021-03-02 18:00 - 19:15
Have you ever wondered how your digestive system works? Sara Jean Barrett, naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis will take you on a tour of the full digestive system. Follow your food as it moves from your mouth to your bowel movements! You will learn about a variety of gastrointestinal concerns including ‘leaky gut’, SIBO, reflux, food intolerances, and more, taking home some important health hacks to relieve digestive symptoms.
Sara Jean Barrett, ND; Wellness Minneapolis
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Cooking with Koshiki: Shojin Ryori (Virtual Class)
2021-03-11 18:00 - 20:00
Shojin Ryori is a Buddhist vegetarian cuisine in Japan that has been around for centuries. Meals contain soy products like tofu, grains, seasonal vegetables, and dishes are carefully put together using long-established cooking methods that balance body, mind, and spirit.
Tonight’s menu is inspired by the temple stay at Zenkoji Temple in Nagano prefecture, and we will prepare together a healthy vegetarian menu.
Menu:
Tofu Steak with Mushroom Sauce
Kimpira (Sautee burdock roots, and carrots)
Sunomono (Cucumber, apple, and seaweed in vinaigrette)
Brown Rice
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Irish Pub Fare (Virtual Class)
2021-03-17 18:00 - 19:00
Dublin Coddle is an Irish one-pot meal. We start with the “rashers” or thick cut bacon, then bring in the “bangers” or sausage, add spuds, onion and slow cook in herbs and broth.
Jessica Tijerina, owner of Tijerina Global Spices
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

2021 Virtual CSA Fair
2021-03-20 - 2021-04-03
2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Seward Co-op’s annual Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair!
Join us in a virtual celebration of farms that provide our community with delicious food throughout the growing season.
PARTICIPATING FARMS
March 20 – April 3 we will be featuring 30 local CSA farms here on our website and on social media, showing what life has been like at the farms this past year and the adaptations farmers have had to make. We provide all the information for you to choose a CSA in 2021 that works for you and your household. Some farms allow customization of CSA shares, and there is a variety options to fit your needs (half-shares, weekly purchase options, etc.)
The past year has been challenging and rewarding for small-scale farms. Despite being absolutely vital to our food system, farmworkers are often first and most profoundly affected by crisis and supply chain disruption. This year, Seward Co-op is a partner of Student Action with Farmworkers, and we support their efforts around National Farmworkers Awareness Week (NFAW). Happening March 25–31, NFAW is a week of action for community members to raise awareness about farmworker issues in our communities. Learn more about NFAW and how you can support farmworkers at https://saf-unite.org/national-farmworker-awareness-week/.
During this time of crisis and supply chain disruption, we need community-based farmers and producers more than ever. Invest in the people who grow and harvest our food. In addition to shopping at the co-op, Community Supported Agriculture offers individuals and families a direct way to support local growers.

Seasonal Food For Your Mood (Virtual Class)
2021-03-25 18:30 - 19:30
What your body, mind and spirit need to feel balanced shifts and changes throughout the seasons, especially in a climate like Minnesota’s where we have 5 distinct seasons. Spring brings a lot of energy up from the earth, which we may experience as forgetfulness, anxiety, lethargy and brain fog. Jesse Haas, functional nutritionist and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis, draws the connection between the changes we see happening outdoors and what we’re experiencing in ourselves in this conversation about eating seasonally for mental wellness.
Jesse Haas, CNS, LN; Wellness Minneapolis
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Board of Directors March Meeting
2021-03-30 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, March 30. Co-op owners are welcome to observe and an advance RSVP is politely requested. The March 30 meeting will include a 10-minute Co-op Owners Comment Period. The board of directors planned this in response to community members’ requests to address the board. Individual time allotment is dependent on number of owners who wish to speak. Agenda is available here. To indicate your intention to attend and/or participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to March 30. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Cooking with Koshiki: Oyako Donburi (Virtual Class)
2021-04-01 18:00 - 20:00
Requested by a student from a previous class, Oyako Donburi is chicken, eggs, and onion cooked in a sweet and savory broth, served on a bed of steamed rice. Oyako Donburi is a widely eaten casual meal in Japan that brings comfort and is easy to make and economical.
Enjoy the small dish of Namasu, daikon radish, and carrots in vinaigrette and baked mochi for dessert.
Menu:
Oyako Donburi
Namasu (Daikon and carrots in vinaigrette)
Baked Mochi
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Pasta and Salad Bowl (Virtual Class)
2021-04-08 18:30 - 19:30
As we slowly transition from heavy winter food to lighter spring food, we can make the most of our creativity while generating the least amount of dirty dishes whist preparing a hearty and refreshing plant-based pasta and salad dinner.
In this class, Chef AmyLeo will demonstrate how you can make one-pot pasta and a hearty salad; all in one dinner bowl. No fancy methods, just a bit of efficiency and technique.
AmyLeo Barankovich, Vegan Affairs MN
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Green Burial Options in the Metro Area (Virtual Class)
2021-04-14 18:30 - 19:30
Natural burial is among the most ancient of rituals to honor a body after death. Join this session to learn how natural burial is making a comeback, the three designations of natural burial cemeteries (according to the Green Burial Council), and how your after-death choices can fully reflect the values of your life.
Presented by Land Conservation Natural Burial Project
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Co-op Kids: Ins-and-Outs of Seedlings (Virtual Class)
2021-04-25 14:00 - 15:00
A seed is a miracle waiting to happen! Come celebrate seeds and get ready for this season’s sowing with Midwest Food Connection. We will start seeds indoors together, learn how to care for and transplant them. We’ll talk about what this means and how you can grow food to help your community! Supplies to grow along will be provided for attendees to take home in advance of this virtual class.
Instructors from the Midwest Food Connection
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Seward Co-op Store Signage Focus Group (Virtual)
2021-04-27 18:00 - 19:00
Hello, community members!
Seward Co-op is a community-owned, full-service grocery store with two locations in South Minneapolis. Our mission is to sustain a healthy community. We have been working on new store signage designed to help shoppers find the products and services they’re looking for in our stores. The aim of the project is to implement signage that relies less heavily on English and is intuitive regardless of language spoken. As part of this process, we want to host a series of focus groups with community members to gather feedback on our work. The co-op has set up six session with a limited number of spots per session. At least one of these sessions will be facilitated in Amharic, Hmong, Oromo, Spanish, Somali and English.
We are looking for individuals who reflect the diversity of the neighborhoods we serve. We welcome anyone – especially those who speak Amharic, Hmong, Oromo, Somali, and/or Spanish. Each focus group will take about 1 hour.
We will provide a ***$50 Seward Co-op gift card*** for each individual who participates.
Would you be willing to forward this or recommend someone to us? You are also welcome to participate yourself. Below, are the dates we have available. Sign-ups are available for the sessions linked below.
• Session 1 (facilitated in English): 4/27 6 – 7 p.m.
• Session 2 (facilitated in Spanish): 4/28, 6 – 7 p.m.
• Session 3 (facilitated in Hmong): 4/29, 6 – 7 p.m.
• Session 4 (facilitated in Amharic): 5/13, 6 – 7 p.m.
• Session 5 (facilitated in Somali): 5/17, 6 – 7 p.m.
• Session 6 (facilitated in Oromo): 5/18, 6 – 7 p.m.
*Focus groups facilitated in Amharic, Oromo and Somali are scheduled to take place following Ramadan. Sign-ups will be available soon.
If you or someone you know are interested and able to participate, please:
a.) sign-up for the session in the language in which you are most comfortable and/or b.) forward this to someone who might be interested!
Thank you so much for considering!

Board of Directors April Meeting
2021-04-27 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, April 27. Co-op owners are welcome to observe and an advance RSVP is politely requested. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to April 27. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.
