Seasonal celebrations are in full swing and in this spirit, we’re hosting a photo contest. To enter, send us a picture of your seasonal celebration with a brief description, however it is defined. Whether it’s events with family or friends, an activity that connects people to history or cultural heritage, or a prized possession, we’d…  Read More →

Chestnut trees once made up a significant portion of North America’s hardwood forests. The nuts were widely eaten by Native Americans and later by European immigrants, until the chestnut blight of the 1930s, which nearly eliminated the American chestnut tree. There has been a recent revival with the planting of blight resistant breeds from Europe…  Read More →

This year’s heavy rains have significantly impacted many of the farms that supply natural foods cooperatives. Damage to crops is in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and several farmers are facing the prospect of losing their farms. Impacted farms include such long-time Seward partners as Featherstone Farm, Heartbeet Farm, Hoch Orchard, Driftless Organics and…  Read More →

Chestnut trees once made up a significant portion of North America’s hardwood forests. The nuts were widely eaten by Native Americans and later by European immigrants, until the chestnut blight of the 1930s, which nearly eliminated the American chestnut tree. There has been a recent revival with the planting of blight resistant breeds from Europe…  Read More →

Winter is the perfect season to rest and rejuvenate from the busy summer. However, don’t get too comfy and forget to go outside and get active from time to time. Bundle up and celebrate the magical winter season with friends or family — attend a winter celebration and break bread, suit up to build a…  Read More →

Seward Co-op is here to make the season of giving cheerful and bright! If you are someone with last minute gift needs, here is a list of ideas are under $20. Evolution Himalayan Salt Lamps $14.99 (Reg. $19.99)Salt lamps are said to cleanse and deodorize the air, all while putting off a pleasant soft pink…  Read More →

We are writing to share that the Seward Co-op Creamery Café has reopened. Going forward, the café will be open Sunday–Tuesday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., and Wednesday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. We’ve taken the community’s feedback to heart and used it to guide the vision for the new café. Chef Katie Nielson has finalized the menu that…  Read More →

Come September, Minnesotans don’t usually like to talk about freezing — unless we’re talking about thawing brats or making ice for another cool beverage in the back yard. But late summer and early fall is the season to gather and preserve fresh produce items for the upcoming wintry months. Below you’ll learn the best veggies…  Read More →

Drying is one of the oldest methods of preserving food. To avoid insect contamination, moisture reabsorption, and ultimately food spoilage, the moisture content should be between five and 25 percent depending on the food. The basic foundation of successfully drying and preserving food requires setting the temperature to a heat that draws out moisture without…  Read More →

Getting dinner on the table and lunches packed can be stressful as the back-to-school tensions and schedules resume. Soon, you may find yourself longing for the easy, breezy days of summer where you could minimally prepare whatever produce looked and smelled the freshest and throw whatever the butcher recommended onto the grill. However, there is…  Read More →