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Heating Up the Grill and Taking Time to Chill

July 2, 2024

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.

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.

A photo of Red Lake fishermen with a picture of fish on a grill

A photo of the producer at Tempeh Tantrum and grilled tempeh

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.

A photo of Gerhard from Gerhard's Brats and some of his brats

A person drinking lemonade and smiling

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.).

A bright summer salad in a bowl

A photo of All Good Sunscreen and evanhealy Hydrosoul

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.