On Oct. 23, Tres Latin Foods announced a voluntary recall on their Black Bean and Sweet Corn Pupusas due to the potential that they were contaminated with an undeclared milk allergen. Seward Co-op does not currently have affected product on the shelf but could have sold affected product between July 23 and Oct. 23, 2017.

Tres Latin Foods Black Bean & Sweet Corn Pupusas, $5.99
10 oz.
UPC: 8-54430-00237-6
Best By: June 20,2018

If you purchased this product at Seward Co-op between July 23 and Oct. 23, 2017, it will be fully refunded at either our Franklin or Friendship store Customer Service desk.

On Oct. 18, Stonyfield announced a voluntary recall of its organic, strawberry soy yogurt due to the possibility that some product shipped from their Londonderry plant may contain dairy yogurt instead of soy yogurt as labeled. Seward Co-op does do not currently have affected product on the shelf but could have sold affected product between July 16 and Oct.18, 2017.

Stonyfield-organic, strawberry soy yogurt-$1.39
6 oz.
UPC: 5215900603
Code date: November 4, 2017

If you purchased this product at Seward Co-op between July 16 and Oct. 18, 2017, it will be fully refunded at either our Franklin or Friendship store Customer Service desk.

On Oct. 9, General Mills announced a voluntary recall involving Cascadian Farm Organic Cinnamon Raisin Granola. General Mills is recalling two days-worth of product due to the presence of an undeclared nut allergen, almonds.

Cascadian Farm—Organic Cinnamon Raisin Granola ($5.28 regular price/on sale through Co+op Deals for $3.00)
UPC: 000-21908-74329-5 (package); 100-21908-74329-2 (case)
Recalled Better if Used by Dates: 20MAR2018, 21MAR2018

If you purchased this product at Seward Co-op within the past 90 days, it will be fully refunded at either our Franklin or Friendship store Customer Service desk.

This recipe makes four jar salads—perfect for packing with lunches—or two large salads. The kale is sturdy enough to keep, so this recipe is great for Sunday night meal prep.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium sweet potato, diced
• 2 Tbsp. olive or coconut oil
• 1 bunch green kale, shredded
• ¼ cup Salad Girl Crisp Apple Maple Organic Vinaigrette salad dressing
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• Handful green beans, chopped
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 medium beet, shredded
• 1 small apple, diced or shredded
• Four clean 12- or 16-oz. glass jars

Preparation:

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato and a few dashes of salt and cover, stirring occasionally, until tender. Cool. Meanwhile, shred kale into bite-sized pieces, wash, dry and place in a large bowl. Add Salad Girl dressing and massage until the kale begins to wilt. Set aside. While kale sits and sweet potato cooks, prepare the rest of the vegetables. Once the sweet potato is mostly cooled, divide and nestle in the bottom of four jars, followed by layers of the rest of the vegetables and apple, and top with the kale.

Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors will host a Candidate Forum as part of the 2017 election. We will gather in the Creamery Café to hear from and meet the candidates, and to visit with fellow co-op owners. LaDonna Sanders-Redmond, Diversity and Community Engagement Manager, will facilitate the large group portion of the evening and we’ll also have some time for informal conversation. In past years, voters have told the board that written essays alone make it difficult to distinguish candidates. We hope the forum will encourage dialogue about governing our cooperative. What questions might you ask of co-op board candidates?!

Light food and one free drink ticket is provided with all RSVPs. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. Space is limited; please register now!

Please note: beginning at 6 p.m. we will admit those who RSVP. If you are not present by 6:15 p.m., your spot may be given to others on a first come, first served basis.

Seward Co-op opened in 1972 on the corner of 22nd and Franklin avenues. In the beginning, the co-op was run by a core group of volunteers and had a modest selection of products with a heavy emphasis on bulk goods. Today, we have an abundant selection of bulk foods and wellness products to inspire both meal times and self-care routines, all while helping you save money and reduce packaging. In addition to pantry staples, scoop up our teas, medicinal herbs, dried fruits, local honey, cooking liquids, fair-trade coffee and household cleaning products. Did you know you can grind your own fresh peanut and almond butters?

Whether you are simply looking for festive Halloween snacks or want to stock up your pantry for fall baking, we have a treat for you: a 10-percent-off Bulk Sale* on Thursday, Oct. 19. All day — for one day only — everything in the Bulk department (even sale items and Wellness bulk items) is 10 percent off. In 1972, when the co-op took shape, few people imagined it would grow to be the thriving community center and source of healthful food it is today. What’s most important is that amidst its growth, the co-op has remained true to its Ends, never losing sight of its commitment to its owners and the greater community.

*The Oct. 19 bulk sale does not include reusable glass and plastic containers; items sold per pound in other departments, such as Produce and Meat & Seafood.

DIY Trail Mix

At Seward Co-op, our bulk aisles offers all the raw, salted or roasted nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and other tasty morsels you need in order to create an economical, nourishing snack that allows you to control the salt and sugar content. The basic formula for designing your own trail mix is to combine 50-percent nuts, 30-percent dried fruit, 10-percent seeds, and 10-percent any other bulk goodie of your choosing. Proportions are not an exact science, and quantities can be easily altered and tailored to your unique preferences or dietary restrictions.

Most conventional, premixed trail mixes are loaded with sugar and salt, but you can avoid that by making your own. It’s the perfect family-friendly activity that teaches healthful eating habits and serves as a nice introduction to the co-op. Here’s one of our favorite recipes to get you started.

Everyday Trail Mix

Ingredients
1 cup cashews
1 cup almonds
1 cup walnuts
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup dried bananas
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup chocolate-covered ginger

Directions
Toast the nuts and seeds in the oven at 350° F. until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

The annual Seward Co-op Board of Directors election begins Monday, Sept. 25. All co-op owners for whom the co-op has a current email address will receive a link to vote online. A paper ballot and election brochure will also be mailed to co-op owners.

Co-op owners elect the board of directors—one vote per household. Help maintain our healthy co-op democracy and participate in the direction we take as a community-owned business by casting your vote.

This year, there are three at-large seats up for election. Two seats are three-year terms and one seat is a one-year term. The candidate who receives the third-highest number of votes will serve the one-year term.

New This Year!
The board of directors hosted a Candidate Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the Creamery Café. The candidate forum was an opportunity to hear from those willing to serve on the board and to mingle with fellow co-op owners.

Voting for the board is important and easy:
* Read the candidate essays and watch their videos.
* Select up to three candidates.
* Cast your vote online or mark your paper ballot.

Paper ballots are accepted at any co-op location or can be mailed. Voting is open through the annual meeting on Monday, Oct. 23, when election results will be announced. Click here for more information about the board of directors, or email board@seward.coop.