On Mother’s Day, we celebrate the mothers in our lives, who have nurtured and cared for us, whether they gave birth to us or stepped into our lives later down the line. This year, we’re highlighting some of the vendors at Seward Co-op who are mother/child owned.
Throughout my life I’ve seen a few versions of Cinco de Mayo represented in modern media. Bars, restaurants, and grocery stores will advertise deals on supplies for tacos and margarita specials. I’ve witnessed people driving along Washington Ave. in downtown Minneapolis hanging out of their cars in fake mustaches and sombreros on their way to…
We’ve all forgotten that yogurt in the back of the fridge, or missed the window to cook up our rainbow chard before it’s started turning. Food waste happens. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it’s estimated that between 30- 40 percent of the food supply is wasted; that’s a lot! So how…
Ah, garlic. We love it. We crave it. Many of us put in twice as much as a recipe calls for. There are few ingredients as iconic and prevalent in recipes, and even fewer with as long and storied a history as garlic. A member of the onion family, the garlic we know today likely…
Spring is in the air, and gardening season is just around the corner. With seed packets in stores and starter plants arriving in early May, there are dozens of veggie, fruit, flower, and herb options for you to bring your own personalized plot to life. Whether you’re new to gardening or have more than a…
Farmworkers feed the world, and from March 25 through March 31, we work to honor their contributions to our daily lives and create awareness for the issues they face. 85% of the fresh fruit and vegetables we consume are hand-picked, and at Seward Co-op we like to remind ourselves and shoppers about the real cost…
Seward Co-op is honored to partner with Student Action for Farmwworkers and Shine Global during National Farmworker Awareness Week to provide free access of The Harvest (La Cosecha), the 2010 award-winning documentary that provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of the migrant children who struggle to dream while working 12 – 14 hours a day, 7 days a week to feed America.
We’re seeing green for St. Patrick’s Day! At Seward Co-op, we celebrate with community members observing St. Patrick’s Day by offering special, seasonal delights.
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The culture and production of food in the United States has been deeply molded by the ideas and innovations of Black people. The first racially integrated café in Minneapolis—Dreamland Café—was founded by Anthony B. Cassius, a refugee from the Tulsa riots, just a block from the Seward Co-op Friendship store; the site is home to…
