Saturday is March 14th, or 3/14, or Pi Day Or Pi Day. Here at Seward Community Co-op, we celebrate the mathematical constant of pi because it’s the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, commonly approximated as 3.14159, which of course, reminds us of delicious, baked treats. Being an irrational number, pi cannot be… Read More →
Seward Co-op staff presented a SEED check today for $15,708.88 to Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA), representing 35,108 individual donations. Funds will be used to support the Apetito por el Liderazgo/Appetite for Leadership program, envisioned by PPNA’s Latino Advisory Council. The program combines community building, leadership skills development and cooking. “Yes, it’s a cooking class,”… Read More →
Spring is coming and there’s such a sweet balm in the air already. But along with the lovely temperatures, allergy sufferers (and bees!) know there’s pollen in the air already, too. If you’re prone to spring-time allergies, now is the perfect time to start taking preventative measures against allergy symptoms for the coming year. Some… Read More →
Try our latest Nourish recipe for Mushroom Polenta Bowls. It’s one of our “Feed 4 For Under $10” recipes (find more in our recipe rack by the Customer Service Desk) and it’s a great one for using up leftover vegetables – a budget-friendly recipe in every regard. Mushroom Polenta Bowls Ingredients:3 cups vegetable broth1 cup… Read More →
Store Specials Owner Deals Mar. 4 – Mar. 17 Mar. 18 – Mar. 31
The Lone Grazer Creamery is a new cheese producer in Minneapolis, and Seward Co-op is proud and eager to carry their cheeses. “We got them in last Friday (February 27). That was the first delivery,” said Scott Heard, Seward Cheese Department Manager, “and we’re very excited to have them in the store.” Located in Northeast… Read More →
Organic Blood Oranges in the Produce Department When customers ask which apple I’d recommend right now, I respond that in place of apples, its citrus I’m choosing for myself and recommending to others. While other fruit varieties are limited (in quantity or quality) or are simply not available in the winter, citrus really shines. At… Read More →
March means Banana Month at Seward Co-op, so watch for specials and deals on Equal Exchange bananas throughout the month. According to the USDA, the average American eats 26 pounds of bananas per year. That’s a lot of bananas — and a big opportunity for impact. Most bananas are grown on giant plantations as a… Read More →
Meet the local producers who bring us fruits, veggies, flowers, and meat throughout the local season by visiting their farms on the 2015 Eat Local Farm Tour! Take the kids, meet friends along the way, or bike to local urban farms near you on Saturday, July 18. The 2015 Farm Guide booklets are available here… Read More →
Significant progress has occurred over the past couple of months, and we’re excited to share these updates with you. Friendship Store Friendship Store is taking shape! We are now five months into what we estimate to be a 12-month construction schedule. After a delay earlier in the winter due to utility relocations, we have seen… Read More →
