I was born at 12:01 a.m. on July 5th. My mom thinks the clock in the room was wrong, or that I would have been a July 4th baby if the doctor hadn’t been on his coffee break. Maybe. I may as well be a July 4th baby, anyway. Growing up, I never really had…
Rose Street is recalling their Multigrain Bread due to the presence of sesame seeds, an undeclared allergen. People who have allergies or sensitivities to sesame seeds could be at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No other Rose Street products are affected by this recall. Seward Co-op may…
Learn About CannonBelles In 2011, Jackie Ohmann and Deeann Lufkin tried making cheese at home. Their first batch was a quick mozzarella, and although they thought it was tasty at first, they soon decided it was “a flavorless cross between mozzarella and ‘The Blob.’” So they tried again. And again. Until one day, they realized…
Bobo’s is recalling their Apple Pie Stuffed Oat Bites due to an improper filling amount. This recall does not represent a food safety issue. Instead, the product is being recalled because it does not meet the quality standards Bobo’s expects for their products. No other Bobo’s products are affected by this recall. Seward Co-op may…
This Father’s Day, I’m reflecting in gratitude about one of my favorite people: my dad. The man can build or fix anything and throughout my life, I’ve watched him expertly dive headfirst into countless hobbies like hunting, gardening, bowling, riding motorcycles, and more. He taught me some of my favorite recipes, introduced me to some…
When Fresh Departments Buyer Aiesha Babu (she/her) was growing up in the Twin Cities, she used to go to a large Juneteenth celebration in St. Paul. It was an event that centered the Black community in a city where those were few and far between. “Being around Blackness is awesome,” Aiesha says, recalling the St.…
Happy Pride from Seward Co-op! The outsides of our buildings say “Everyone Welcome” and we aspire to walk that talk on a regular basis. We strive to employ a staff that reflects the diverse communities that we serve, and the Bakery is a place that proudly represents members of our local, thriving LGBTQ+ community. Meet…
Happy Pride! For more than 50 years, Seward Co-op has been a place welcome to everyone. This June, and year-round, we’re proud to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, from staff to shoppers to vendors and everyone in between. Read on for ways to celebrate this year, learn about LGBTQ+-owned businesses whose products you can find at…
Play with your food! Using fresh summer berries for their natural colors, help your little ones express their creativity with paints made from nature. Raspberries, blackberries, strawberries and more make vivid pigments when pressed through a sieve to make a thin paint for finger or brush painting. For more intense colors, whisk together a simple…
Co+op Explorers is a kids’ program through National Co+op Grocers (NCG), a business services cooperative for US retail food co-ops, including Seward Co-op. Enjoy some of their activity sheets below, from coloring pages to word searches, mazes, and more! SEE MORE FROM MICROGREENS
