Local Honey Recipes (Virtual class)
2022-01-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Using locally-sourced honey, chef Jessica Tijerina shows us recipes using honey as the highlight ingredient: a sweet and savory sticky salmon; a natural honey, lemon and ginger cough drop; and sweet and salty whipped honey butter.
Jessica Tijerina, Tijerina Global Spices

Holistic Approaches to Thyroid Health (Virtual class)
2022-01-12 18:00 - 19:00
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 with Sara Jean Barrett, naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis. ND. Join us for a deep dive into thyroid health and discover what you can do to naturally improve thyroid function, increase your energy, mood, and metabolism.
Dr. Sara Jean Barrett, N.D.

Celebrating 50 Years: "The Co-op Wars" Screening and Discussion
2022-01-13 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for a virtual panel discussion of the original documentary film “The Co-op Wars” in celebration of Seward Co-op’s 50th Anniversary. “The Co-op Wars” tells the story of the idealistic youth who tried to build an alternative to corporate capitalism, the violent struggle that almost tore them apart, and their eventual success in ways they never foresaw.
You can access this exclusive link to view “The Co-op Wars” with a special introduction highlighting Seward Co-op’s role in this history. We encourage you to watch the film at your convenience any time before the Jan. 13 discussion event. https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/co-op-wars-seward-coop
On Thursday, Jan. 13, we will be joined by Erik Esse and Deacon Warner, producer and director of “The Co-op Wars.” We’ll also welcome early co-op movement leaders Lori Zuidema, Gary Cunningham and Leo Cashman.
Lori Zuidema began her career in co-ops as a volunteer cheese cutter at the newly-formed Seward Co-op in 1972. She was one of the original collective members of the Seward Café and worked at cooperative distributors Cheese Rustlers, and Roots and Fruits Produce. She is currently Director of Purchasing at Co-op Partners Warehouse. Gary Cunningham is President and CEO at Prosperity Now in Washington D.C. and was the First Spouse of Minneapolis during the mayoral term of his wife, Betsy Hodges. Back in the ‘70s, he lived with his uncle Moe Burton, who started the first Black Panther chapter in Minneapolis and founded the Bryant Central Co-op. Leo Cashman worked at Seward Co-op for four years during the mid-1970s when the co-op was at 2201 E. Franklin Ave., its first location. Leo was one of two co-op coordinators (managers) who was assaulted and beaten, then dragged out of the store the morning of Jan. 9, 1976.
The discussion will be facilitated by Seward Co-op Board President LaDonna Sanders Redmond, who is also featured in the film.
Learn more about “The Co-op Wars” at http://www.radicalrootsfilm.com
Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a video link to view the film ahead of time. You will also receive a Zoom link or phone number to join the discussion on Jan 13.

Cooking with Koshiki: New Year, New Skill- Sushi Making (Virtual class)
2022-01-24 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

Board of Directors January Meeting
2022-01-25 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. The 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. Meeting 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. 25. 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.

CANCELLED Midwest Food Connection: Co-op Kids (Limited in-person class)
2022-01-30 13:00 - 14:00
This event has been cancelled out of an abundance of caution in an effort to slow the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Cooking with Koshiki: Harumaki-Fried Spring Rolls (Virtual class)
2022-02-01 18:00 - 19:30
Haru-maki are Japanese-style fried spring rolls. This irresistible harumaki is crispy and packed with meat, bean noodles, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms. Serve them as an appetizer, or make dinner with a side of quick soup, salad, and grain.
Koshiki Smith, the Japanese Kitchen

Winter Comfort Recipes – Chicken with Rose Petal Sauce and Beef Hand Pies (Virtual class)
2022-02-07 18:00 - 19:30
In this class we will make two comforting cold-weather dishes featuring chicken and beef from our Community Foods producers. Chicken with rose petal sauce and pomegranate; and beef hand pies with a delicate and flaky crust, filled with meat and vegetables.
Jessica Tijerina, Tijerina Global Spices

CANCELLED Celebrating 50 Years: I ♥ Seward Co-op!
2022-02-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Both Stores, MN, United States
This event has been cancelled out of an abundance of caution in an effort to slow the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. We look forward to celebrating with you later this year!

Board of Directors February Meeting
2022-02-22 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, Feb. 22. The 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 Feb. 22. 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: Salmon Teriyaki Dinner (Virtual class)
2022-03-07 18:00 - 19:30
Teriyaki is pan-fried meat or fish with soy & mirin glazing resulting in a sweet yet savory dish. This teriyaki recipe comes from Koshiki’s former restaurant using only four simple ingredients: flour, soy sauce, mirin, and ginger. On the side, we will prepare rice, miso soup, and vegetables to make a complete, well-balanced dinner.
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

Winter Root Vegetables in Spring (Virtual class) - CANCELLED
2022-03-10 18:30 - 19:30
3/10 update- The class for tonight has been cancelled due to instructor illness. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to reschedule this class at a future time.
This time of year, we are still savoring the roots of last-year’s fall harvest. Join Chef AmyLeo as we move towards spring and make recipes using root vegetables to help us transition into lighter eating, while providing us with vital nutrition, unique textures, and familiar flavors.
AmyLeo Barankovich

Intro to Soap Making (In-person class)
2022-03-16 19:00 - 21:00
Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Franklin store to learn soapmaking techniques. Students will receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the class.
Limited in-person class at our Franklin Avenue location.
$40/$35 for Seward Co-op owners

John Hanson, Longfellow Soap
Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.

CANCELLED- Yellow Coconut Curry and Fluffy Rice (Virtual class)
2022-03-28 18:00 - 19:30
Join chef Jessica Tijerina as she guides you through the necessary ingredients to make a yellow curry paste from scratch using ginger, garlic, turmeric, shrimp paste and even the brightness of the citrus stalk, lemongrass. We’ll also be making a simple, no-fail recipe for fluffy rice. Vegetarian/vegan options will also be provided.
Jessica Tijerina, Tijerina Global Spices
3/28 This class has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Cracked Black Pepper & Rosemary Pappardelle Pasta with Mushroom Ragu (Virtual class)
2022-04-11 18:00 - 19:30
Join chef Jessica Tijerina as she walks you through the bold umami flavors of this springtime meal! We’ll use 4 simple ingredients to create an herb-fresh, hand-made pasta to go along with a savory wild mushroom ragu.
Jessica Tijerina, owner of Tijerina Global Spices

Springtime Spiralizing (Virtual class)
2022-04-14 18:30 - 19:30
Join Chef AmyLeo as she prepares two recipes for spiralizing carrots, beets and zucchini. She will share kitchen tips to bring the wonders of spiralizing into your life. Add the perfect dressings or sauces, complimentary veggies and a dash of nuts and seeds – these spiralized wonders store well to provide quick and easy food preparation.
AmyLeo Barankovich, Vegan Affairs MN

Cooking with Koshiki: Japanese Dessert (Virtual class)
2022-04-18 18:00 - 19:30
Join Koshiki in making two widely popular desserts in Japan. Sweet potato crème brulee is a rich and creamy baked dessert with a hint of sweet potato with caramelized sugar topping. Dorayaki is a moist and fluffy honey pancake with sweet red bean fillings.
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen
Note: This class was originally scheduled for April 4. It will now be held April 18.

Celebrating 50 Years: Seward Co-op's 21st Annual CSA Fair
2022-04-23 11:00 - 14:00
As we celebrate 50 years of Seward Co-op, we reflect on our legacy and continued work supporting a thriving and resilient local food system. This year is the return of our in-person fair, held on Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Seward Co-op Creamery parking lot at 2601 E. Franklin Ave. If you can’t make it, browse our CSA Farm Guide for a virtual fair experience!
We’ll hear from farmers, producers and other community partners about Seward Co-op’s impact over the past decades. In person on April 23, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn about local farms and speak directly with nearly 30 farmers to choose a CSA share that is right for you and your household. Enjoy treats, prizes, and an activity area with Midwest Food Connection for the kids as we celebrate and look to the future. Online, we will be featuring stories, videos and photos from local CSA farmers. The Virtual CSA Fair will take place on Seward Co-op’s website and social media the weeks leading up to April 23.
This event is open to all – RSVP is not required, but if you register via the Eventbrite link below, we will send you a reminder email the day before the event.
Participating farms:
Amador Hill Farm and Orchard (WEI)
Blackbrook Farm LLC
Blue Ox Farm
Burning River Farm
DragSmith Farms
Earth Dance Farm
Featherstone Farm
Foxtail Farm
Green Garden
HAFA
Johnson Family Pastures
Little Big Sky Farm
LTD Farm
Mhonpaj’s Garden
Moshky Farm
Naima’s Farm
Northwood Mushrooms
Open Arms of MN- Open Farms
Prairie Hollow
Racing Heart Farm
Shepherd’s Way
Sin Fronteras Farm & Food
Shared Ground Co-op’s Food For The People
StrongHeart Farms
Tangletown Garden Farm
TC Farm
Tuttie Fruitties
Yawelyahsi·yò· Farm

Board of Directors April Meeting
2022-04-26 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, April 26. The 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 April 26.
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.

İEs una fiesta en la casa! Cinco de Mayo Appetizers (Virtual class)
2022-05-02 18:00 - 19:30
Es una fiesta en la casa: a party at home!
Join Chef Jessica Tijerina on a Mexican culinary adventure. We will make Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and Queso Fundido with chorizo and Oaxacan cheese. We’ll end on a sweet note with a classic Mexican bebida, Horchata- creamy rice milk with cinnamon and vanilla. İViva Mexico!

Jessica Tijerina, Tijerina Global Spices

Cooking with Koshiki: Japanese Breakfast (Virtual class)
2022-05-09 18:00 - 19:30
In Japan, people take breakfast seriously. If you travel to Japan and stay at a ryokan, a traditional inn, you wake up to a beautifully presented Japanese breakfast: how are small portions prepared with care for a healthy start to the day. This class will recreate just that with salted and grilled salmon, tamagoyaki (egg omelet), a simple tofu miso soup, rice, and nori.
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

Midwest Food Connection: Co-op Kids (In-person class)
2022-05-14 13:00 - 14:00
Midwest Food Connection inspires young people to deepen their relationship with food, benefiting their bodies, their communities, and the earth. Join us for a kid-centered class dedicated to healthy, simple, and fun recipes!
Explore how new fruits from different climates around the world are constantly being introduced to us in North America! Even the apple was once new. We will take a look at many lesser known and interesting fruits from around the world. Students will become acquainted with a variety of flavors as we taste, learn and explore.
Katya Wesely, Midwest Food Connection
Please register in advance- This is a limited in-person class for children ages 5-11 and their caregivers at our Friendship store classroom. Our Friendship store is located at 317 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55409.

Information Session for Board Candidates
2022-05-31 17:30 - 18:00
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors invites potential candidates to learn about cooperative governance and the 2022 board election. Candidates must be current owners of Seward Co-op and be committed to the long-term sustainability of our co-op.
All candidates are required to attend an online information session + a board meeting to be eligible to run in the election. Upcoming meeting dates are May 31, June 28 and July 26.
At the Candidate Information Session beginning at 5:30 p.m., you’ll hear from current directors and receive documents detailing the expectations of candidates. All interested candidates will need to submit a form and essay by Aug. 1. Please email board@seward.coop to receive Zoom meeting information.

Board of Directors May Meeting
2022-05-31 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, May 31. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to May 31. 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.

Co-op Community Conversations- Why We Must Change the Narrator: An Evening with In Black Ink
2022-06-16 18:00 - 19:00
Join Twin Cities co-ops for an evening with In Black Ink, whose mission is to “create spaces where the stories and voices of people from African heritage are celebrated, documented and archived.” Co-founder Rekhet will speak about representation in literature and the publishing industry as well as how In Black Ink supports storytellers in reclaiming their narratives. We’ll also hear from two local Black authors, Ericka Dennis and Jacqueline “Lady J” Maddix, who will read excerpts of their writing and speak on their experience as part of the event.
You can find more information and register for this event here.

Information Session for Board Candidates
2022-06-28 17:30 - 18:00
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors invites potential candidates to learn about cooperative governance and the 2022 board election. Candidates must be current owners of Seward Co-op and be committed to the long-term sustainability of our co-op.
All candidates are required to attend an online information session + a board meeting to be eligible to run in the election. Upcoming meeting dates are June 28 and July 26.
At the Candidate Information Session beginning at 5:30 p.m., you’ll hear from current directors and receive documents detailing the expectations of candidates. All interested candidates will need to submit a form and essay by Aug. 1. Please email board@seward.coop to receive Zoom meeting information.

Board of Directors June Meeting
2022-06-28 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, June 28. The 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 June 28. 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.

Seward Co-op 50th Anniversary Block Party at Open Streets
2022-07-10 11:00 - 16:30
Save the date and join us for a block party celebrating 50 years of Seward Co-op! We’re partnering with Open Streets Franklin Ave to bring music, food, and fun to Franklin Avenue between 25th and 26th Ave.

•$5 Community Meal featuring Seward Co-op-made meat and veg options
•Community Foods Fair- meet and sample treats from local producers
•Live music by Malamanya and Kashimana; plus DJs from Phillips-based local radio station KRSM
•Family friendly activities with our community partners and SEED recipients
•Live screenprinting- Screenprint your own reusuable co-op grocery bag! Bring your own tote bag to print on, or we’ll provide one to the first 75 people.
•Seward Co-op staff art fair
•Bounce house
•And more! See Eventbrite link below for more details.
This event is open to all! RSVP is not required, but if you register via the Eventbrite link below, we will send you a reminder email the day before the event.
Celebrate 50 Years of Seward Co-op!
Open Streets Franklin Ave 2022

Information Session for Board Candidates
2022-07-26 17:30 - 18:00
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors invites potential candidates to learn about cooperative governance and the 2022 board election. Candidates must be current owners of Seward Co-op and be committed to the long-term sustainability of our co-op.
All candidates are required to attend an online information session + a board meeting to be eligible to run in the election. The final opportunity for 2022 is the info session and board meeting on July 26!
At the Candidate Information Session beginning at 5:30 p.m., you’ll hear from current directors and receive documents detailing the expectations of candidates. All interested candidates will need to submit a form and essay by Aug. 1. Please email board@seward.coop to receive Zoom meeting information.

Board of Directors July Meeting
2022-07-26 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, July 26. The 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 July 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.
