We’re not hot and cold about it: summer is a prime season for local meats, sweet treats, and plenty of other tasty eats. Whether you’re spending the summer basking in the sun or relaxing in the shade, Seward Co-op has a variety of sun-sational items to get your grill hot and keep you cool.
Heating Up the Grill and Taking Time to Chill
Red Lake Walleye
Local, Small-Scale, Sustainable, Inclusive
Kick off grilling season with wild-caught walleye from the Red Lake Nation Fishery, operated by the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe. Since 1919, the Minnesota fishery has been providing freshwater walleye across the country, with tribal fishermen using knowledge from their elders to harvest sustainably. Wrap your walleye fillet in foil to steam on a hot grill and top with fresh tarragon and lemon for a meal that lets the delicate flavor of the fish shine through.
Tempeh Tantrum
Local, Small-Scale
Made from fermented soybeans, tempeh is a versatile meat-free protein that can easily adapt to a wide range of flavor profiles. Prepare slices of Minnesota-made Tempeh Tantrum in your favorite marinade and grill for a delicious vegan gyro, tasty tacos, or a colorful kebab.
Gerhard’s Brats
Local, Small-Scale
Twin Cities-based Gerhard’s has been hand making small-batch, antibiotic-free pork brats in the Austrian style for more than a decade. Between their food truck and wholesale business, Gerhard’s produces a variety of brat flavors well suited to a hot grill. Try the Käsewurst smoked cheese brat with beer-boiled onions and a crusty bun for a melty, filling summer meal. Read more about Gerhard’s Brats here.
Seward-made Lemonade
Local, Small-Scale, Cooperative, Sustainable
Sip sweet, sweet refreshment with Seward-made fresh-squeezed lemonade, the August Drink of the Month. Made with simple goodness—lemons, sugar, and filtered water—this seasonal beverage will keep you cool on even the warmest days.
Local Summer Salad
Various Attributes
Bask in the bounty of local produce this summer with a refreshing salad made from your favorite veggies. Start with a fresh greens mix from Heartbeet Farm (Zumbro Falls, Minn.), bright corn from Featherstone Farm (Rushford, Minn.), juicy tomatoes from Wisconsin Growers Cooperative (central and western Wisc.), snappy cucumbers from Twin Organics (Northfield, Minn.), and top with your favorite flavorful dressing from Salad Girl (Twin Cities, Minn.).
evanhealy Lavender HydroSoul
Small-Scale, Inclusive
Loved for their cooling and calming effects, evanhealy’s hydrosols refresh and hydrate sensitive, irritated, or sun-damaged skin.
All Good Sunscreen
Small-Scale, Inclusive, Sustainable
Protect your skin with sunscreen from All Good Body Care, a woman-owned wellness business that is committed to thoughtful actions that keep their business in line with ecosystem health.