This May, we’re celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. First proposed by Jeanie Jew, whose great grandfather was a Chinese immigrant and helped to build the transcontinental railroad, AAPI month was introduced as legislation by Representative Frank Horton and first honored in May 1979. May marks the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants…
Learn About Blakesville Creamery Blakesville Creamery, which began producing cheeses in Port Washington, Wisc. in the summer of 2020, is a farmstead creamery, meaning that their cheeses are handmade on the same farm where their animals–goats–are raised and milked. Less than a decade prior, the farm that was to become Blakesville was home to cows,…
For many, browsing through the Bulk aisles is a typical part of a Seward Co-op visit. All the possibilities of what can be made come to mind when walking among the dispensers and jars full of pasta, popcorn, breadcrumbs, vanilla, nutritional yeast, and so much more. For others, however, shopping bulk is less familiar. Where…
Spring is just around the corner! Many spend the dark, cold parts of winter thinking of all things growing, living, and green, and planning gardens. Whether you’re propagating seeds, signing up for a CSA, planning to purchase starter plants at the co-op in the coming months, or buying fruits and veggies from Community Foods producers,…
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March is Women’s History Month, and at Seward Co-op, we’re honoring the women who have played a significant role in the development of the co-op through their leadership, innovation, and spirit. Read about Annie Young, Gail Graham, and Rose Williams here and here. We would also like to take time to recognize the many women-led…
At Seward Co-op we are grateful to the fantastic staff members who keep the co-op running smoothly. They bring laughter and passion to each day and their jobs. Eve (she/her), Bakery Supervisor at the Creamery production facility, exemplifies this. Eve’s passion for cooking, food justice, and sustainability led her to the co-op after she graduated…
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