Summer brings fresh berries to Seward Co-op’s bakery and more local produce to our grab-and-go department. It also gives us a reason to celebrate!

Just in time for Twin Cities Pride, we’re breaking out rainbow cupcakes.

Round out the spread with other new Seward-made summer items—like salsas (verde, diablo and mild), summer vegetable pasta primavera, and strawberry cheesecake. Head to the Deli to see what’s fresh this season!

Seward-made Sausage

•Texas Hot Link: Features Fair State Co-op’s Crank!n Foamers lager and Peterson Craftsman Meats beef.

•Calabrese Italian: A new take on our hot Italian sausage, now with fresh herbs and peppers.

•Käsekrainer: The premiere cheese wurst and a legendary street food item in Austria.

Seward Co-op’s sausage makers are partnering with Fair State Brewing Cooperative on a seasonal bierbrat.

Brat recipes are rotating with the seasons, as are the beers we bring in.

Starting in April, the Seward-made Bierbrat features pilsner from the Northeast Minneapolis co-op, as well as pork from Peterson Craftsman Meats and sauerkraut from Fizzeology—all Community Foods producers.

The recipe is inspired by a pork and cabbage sausage from Germany’s Steigerwald region of Bavaria. Our sausage makers use sauerkraut instead of cabbage and picked Fair State’s German pilsner for its dry and crisp flavor.

Enjoy Seward-made bierbrat poached in beer and then grilled. Pairs well with pan-friend potatoes, a green herb salad (Grüne Soße) and asparagus. Find the Seward-made Bierbrat in Meat & Seafood at Seward Co-op’s Franklin and Friendship stores.

Ingredients: pork, sauerkraut (cabbage, salt), pilsner beer, salt, onion, powder, parsley, green onion, granulated garlic, lemon zest, white pepper, mace, juniper, hog casing

Community Foods Everything
Seward Co-op’s production kitchen, bakery and sausage department are located at Seward Co-op Creamery Café. Seward Co-op crafts our own sausages, baked goods, and grab-and-go salads and other items. Seward Co-op is a local, cooperative, small, inclusive and sustainable Community Foods producer, so everything Seward-made is Community Foods.

Seward Co-op has issued a voluntary recall on Seward Co-op peach pie slices sold April 5-9 due to the potential presence of foreign material.

Seward-made Peach Pie Slice
Sold by the each
Dates: April 5-9, 2019

A piece of aluminum was found in a slice not sold to the public. No affected product is currently available at Seward Co-op stores, but it may have been sold April 5-9.

If you purchased this product at Seward Co-op, it will be fully refunded at either our Franklin or Friendship store Customer Service desks.

When you join Seward Co-op, you join a community of more than 20,000 other Minneapolis households that own three businesses. The Friendship store, Franklin store and Seward Co-op Creamery Café serve a community need for wholesome, ethically sourced food, and enable us to connect with neighbors. One of the benefits of co-owning the co-op is the opportunity to invest more than your initial share requirement by purchasing Class C stock.

What Is Class C Stock?
Class C stock is nonvoting investment stock with a share price of $500. Because of securities laws, only Seward Co-op owners who live in Minnesota can purchase it. Class C stock is sold at par value, meaning the dollar amount will stay the same as long as you own the stock. The static value of the stock eliminates the speculation that occurs with publicly traded stock. Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors must approve all purchases, transfers and sales of C stock. The board also decides the amount of a C stock dividend and when it will be paid.

How Does Class C Stock Help the Co-op?
Class C stock is considered equity (as opposed to debt), making Seward Co-op’s balance sheet stronger. The cash invested in the co-op via C Stock has several uses. Class C stock:

• provides resources to reinvest in the co-op’s buildings and equipment
• reduces the co-op’s dependence on bank financing
• helps make the co-op more sustainable

Class C stock is an investment option with local impact. Investing in our co-op may be the most socially responsible investment you can make. You can walk in the door and see your money at work.

Seward Co-op is recalling five units of mislabeled 2-pack Seward-made chocolate cupcakes due to undeclared allergens.

The product was available at both the Franklin and Friendship stores. All mislabeled product was sold and Seward Co-op confirmed there is no more on hand. The label said the allergens were milk, egg and soy, but the actual allergens were milk, coconut and wheat.

Seward Co-op Chocolate Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting 2-pack
Label: 2PK CHOC CC BRN BTTR FRST MADE WITHOUT GLUTEN
UPC: 0020305900000
Price: $4.49

If you purchased this product at Seward Co-op March 5-6, you will be fully refunded at either our Franklin or Friendship store Customer Service desks.

Bring home our highly requested, housemade dressing for salads and fresh-cut produce. Use as a marinade or to season vegetables before roasting in the oven. Seward-made salad dressing is cooperatively handcrafted in small batches with ingredients that meet our product commitment. We prioritize small-scale, local vendors when sourcing ingredients.

Find all four flavors now in the produce section!

Buttermilk Ranch
made without gluten

Miso Onion
vegan + made without gluten

Garlic Tahini
vegan + made without gluten
formerly called goddess dressing

Balsamic
vegan + made without gluten + no soy

Recipe: Roasted Veg & Tahini
Seward-made salad dressing is very versatile; pour it over hot veggies to serve hot or cold, over noodles, over rice and veggies. It’s a great marinade/sauce for chicken, fish or pork, too. While it’s still chilly outside, try it with roasted veggies and a heartier ingredient of your choice, such as Equal Exchange avocados, Seward-made sausage or nuts. This recipe is inspired by this National Co-op Grocers recipe.

Ingredients
Seward-made Garlic Tahini
•Olive oil (or oil of your choice)
•Salt and pepper to taste
Various veggies, such as:
•Brussels sprouts
•Delicata squash
•Cauliflower
•Sweet potatoes
•Kale

Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut your veggies into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle with oil and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat, then spread veggies evenly on the pan. Roast until veggies are tender when pierced with a paring knife (time depends on how large you cut the pieces). While they roast, prepare your tofu, avocado, Seward-made sausage or other heartier topping. Pull out veggies and let cool.

To serve, plate the veggies, drizzle with dressing and top with your favorite heartier ingredient or protein.

Celebrate with Seward-made! Seward Co-op’s bakery, production kitchen, and sausage makers are crafting seasonal items perfect for the spring holiday season.

Peterson Craftsman Meats pork and beef star in our white polish sausage with salt, marjoram, garlic, peppercorn, cayenne, and hog casing.

The sausage is a mainstay of Polish Easter and can be served with beet horseradish (wika), pan-fried potatoes, or—most commonly—with the sour ryemeal soup known as urek.

Head to the Meat counter to pick up Seward-made sausage, reserve a ham, or preorder specialty cuts. To place an order over the phone, call us at 612-338-2465 (Franklin) or 612-230-5595 (Friendship).

Seward Co-op stores will be open regular hours Sunday, April 21, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Hop over to Seward Co-op Creamery Café for brunch or lunch 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Seward Co-op’s production kitchen is cranking out salads, entrees, dips, sausages and desserts for spring. Here are some highlights of what you’ll find:

•Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
•Flourless Chocolate Cake Slice (Made Without Gluten)
•Thai Peanut Tofu Wrap (Vegan)
•Carne Molida Burrito

Sausage

Jerk Chicken Sausage—Get ready for some real spice. Our sausage makers bring in ingredients from local Community Foods producers Kadejan and The Beez Kneez for this brand-new recipe. Familiar with the Seward-made Hot Link? This Jerk Chicken Sausage is even hotter, thanks to habanero and cayenne peppers.
Launch date: March 1

Persian Lamb Meatballs—Another new and totally delicious product, this Seward-made meatball is defined by the spice blend in it. Our sausage makers use spices found in Iranian cuisine, such as coriander, cinnamon and cardamom. Rose petals and star anise bring a sweet, fragrant and slightly spicy hint. Enjoy with tahdig (Iranian crispy rice) or baba ganoush—or at the center of a Persian stew.
Launch date: March 1

Lamb Umbrian Sausage—This sausage brings together two Italian sausages: Lucanica from the southern region of Basilicata and Luganego from the northern region of Lombardy. We use lamb and pork from Peterson Craftsman Meats that are soaked in red and white wine infused with garlic and bay leaf. The spices are earthy and sharp, complementing the pecorino romano and pine nuts.
Launch date: March 1

Shepherd’s Pie—Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this Irish favorite packed with lamb from Peterson Craftsman Meats, a local Community Foods producer in Osceola, Wisconsin. Our pie is hearty and topped with mashed potatoes. Simply bake and enjoy!
Launch date: March 9

Seward Co-op’s bakery prepares for a very special holiday weeks in advance: Pi(e) Day on March 14.

This year on 3.14, Seward Co-op shoppers can enjoy 15% off Seward-made whole pies and slices to celebrate the holiday of math and dessert lovers alike.

•Strawberry Rhubarb
•Apple
•Peach
•Cherry

All Seward-made baked goods are local Community Foods products.

What is Pi Day?
Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant, the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter (about 3.14 …). Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to their friends about math, and to eat pie.

We love a good excuse to eat pie. Grab yours and save 15% on Thursday, March 14.