Midwest Food Connection (MFC) is Seward Co-op’s presence in local elementary schools (alongside four other Twin Cities food co-ops). A small staff of talented educators visits classrooms to provide a series of four seasonally appropriate lessons: culinary and garden adventures. Lessons feature cooking and tasting local food picked up from the co-op, the cultural and…  Read More →

August is P6 Month, and Seward Co-op will be celebrating every week! P6 producers will be sampling and we’ll have Seward gift card raffles every weekend in both stores, so please, stop by often! The festivities begin Saturday, August 6, from noon–3 p.m.; please join us for the P6 Month Kick-off with a celebration of…  Read More →

Join us in celebrating P6 products from small, local farms with 25% discounts on select produce, meat and cheese items every Friday throughout the year. Starting Friday, August 5, look for Farm Fresh Friday sale signs in the stores or check out Seward’s social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) every Friday for a list…  Read More →

Construction season is upon us in Minnesota, and this year the Seward neighborhood is no exception. In May, the Franklin Avenue Bridge closed and is scheduled to reopen this September. We’ve provided detour routes for bicycles and cars on our website here. We aren’t letting a little construction get us down, and neither should you…  Read More →

Starting in September, the “Sprout!” newsletter will be published quarterly, rather than bimonthly. It will continue to feature the same information on classes, co-op news and events, P6 producers, and food-related issues. We will continue to mail the newsletter to those who elect to receive it. We’ll post the electronic version on our website. Moving…  Read More →

There’s no better way to celebrate the warmer days than with a cookout or leisurely picnic with local, seasonal ingredients from Seward Co-op. Swing by either of our locations and peruse our selection of ethically sourced grilling items! Then sit back, relax and enjoy the sunshine and warm breezes during picnicking, grilling, camping and other…  Read More →

From early on in its history, Seward Co-op has made it a priority to give back to the community. “Concern for Community” is one of the seven fundamental principles of cooperation and in that spirit, the co-op launched SEED in 2011. SEED is a fundraising program that provides customers an opportunity to round-up their bill…  Read More →

Mark your calendars for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, and make sure to plan something special for the important moms in your life. What it means to be a mom is a continually evolving concept that looks different in every family. There are stay-at-home moms, birth moms, adopted moms, step-moms, and many people who just…  Read More →

Seward Co-op’s 2016 Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair on Saturday, April 16, was once again a huge success, both for farmers and attendees. For the second year in a row, it was a sunny, temperate spring day for the event, which showcased more than 30 area CSA farms. For those interested in exploring CSA available in…  Read More →

These parfaits are perfect for breakfast, or even a delicious dessert. To assemble parfaits, layer a clear, tall glass with your favorite P6 yogurt (mixed with honey if preferred), honey-sweetened lemon curd, and honey granola. Honey-sweetened Lemon Curd 4 Tbsp. unsalted Rochdale butter, cut into small pieces cup Beez Kneez honey 4 large Schultz egg…  Read More →