Summer is just around the corner, and folks are gearing up their grills for a weekend of hearty cookouts. Whether you’re getting a head start on celebrating International Burger Day (May 28, the day after Memorial Day this year!), practicing some new recipes for a Juneteenth barbeque, or whipping up your go-to menu for a…
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…
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…
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and with Seward Co-op, it won’t be *heart* to find great deals on food, gifts, and more. Whether you celebrate with a special someone, a group of friends, or treat yourself to a day of love and care, Seward Co-op is ready to help—especially with some great options from Community…
Learn About Wild Carrot Herbals For over two decades, Wild Carrot Herbals has been handcrafting plant-based skincare from a small town in the mountainous northeast of Oregon. Built on the strength of founder Jody Berry’s studies in organic farming and her passion for medicinal herbs, Wild Carrot Herbals is named for the wild carrot plant,…
For many, January brings opportunities for resets in our habits. Whether we’re committing to eating less meat throughout the week or increasing our gym frequency, many of us are considering ways to be kinder to our minds and bodies at the beginning of the new year. Many people kick off the new year by participating…
Learn About Inesscents Inesscents began in 2000 when founder Amber Ashley started practicing and refining the processes of making small-batch, intentionally crafted topical skin care products. Inspired by the aromatic oils and indigenous plant knowledge she encountered during travels to North Africa and Southeast Asia, Amber sought to prioritize integrity-based sourcing, product effectiveness, and connecting…
The CDC and FDA are currently investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe. As a result, they have recalled a number of cantaloupe brands and issued a nationwide advisory recommending that people should not eat recalled cantaloupe or products containing recalled cantaloupe. While Seward Co-op has no information that would indicate any affected melons have…
