Cool Off with Community Foods
After what seemed like an endless winter and a blip of spring, we’re already into the heat of summer. Cool off with items from Community Foods producers.
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Embrace the Outdoors with Camping
Welcoming summer with a friends and family campout? Get camp-fired up for a delicious menu with great finds at Seward Co-op. From sweets and treats to meats and upgraded eats, there’s plenty of packable and snackable items at Seward Co-op for your next camping trip.
Get the Scoop on Ice Cream
Sprinkle some fun into your summer with all things ice cream! National Ice Cream Day is July 21, and at Seward Co-op, we’re taking a deep dive into the delectable, creamy treat. Learn about the history of ice cream–including when it was made at the Franklin Cooperative Creamery–,explore delicious options available at Seward Co-op, and…
Birthday Fireworks and Grandma’s Potato Salad
I was born at 12:01 a.m. on July 5th. My mom thinks the clock in the room was wrong, or that I would have been a July 4th baby if the doctor hadn’t been on his coffee break. Maybe. I may as well be a July 4th baby, anyway. Growing up, I never really had…
Rose Street Multigrain Bread Recall
Rose Street is recalling their Multigrain Bread due to the presence of sesame seeds, an undeclared allergen. People who have allergies or sensitivities to sesame seeds could be at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No other Rose Street products are affected by this recall. Seward Co-op may…
CannonBelles
Learn About CannonBelles In 2011, Jackie Ohmann and Deeann Lufkin tried making cheese at home. Their first batch was a quick mozzarella, and although they thought it was tasty at first, they soon decided it was “a flavorless cross between mozzarella and ‘The Blob.’” So they tried again. And again. Until one day, they realized…
Bobo’s Apple Pie Stuffed Oat Bites Recall
Bobo’s is recalling their Apple Pie Stuffed Oat Bites due to an improper filling amount. This recall does not represent a food safety issue. Instead, the product is being recalled because it does not meet the quality standards Bobo’s expects for their products. No other Bobo’s products are affected by this recall. Seward Co-op may…
Grilling Fish for Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, I’m reflecting in gratitude about one of my favorite people: my dad. The man can build or fix anything and throughout my life, I’ve watched him expertly dive headfirst into countless hobbies like hunting, gardening, bowling, riding motorcycles, and more. He taught me some of my favorite recipes, introduced me to some…
Celebrate Juneteenth with Grilling
When Fresh Departments Buyer Aiesha Babu (she/her) was growing up in the Twin Cities, she used to go to a large Juneteenth celebration in St. Paul. It was an event that centered the Black community in a city where those were few and far between. “Being around Blackness is awesome,” Aiesha says, recalling the St.…
Baking Up Pride at Seward Co-op
Happy Pride from Seward Co-op! The outsides of our buildings say “Everyone Welcome” and we aspire to walk that talk on a regular basis. We strive to employ a staff that reflects the diverse communities that we serve, and the Bakery is a place that proudly represents members of our local, thriving LGBTQ+ community. Meet…