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10 Years of Friendship Through Community

With 23% of staff with us for five to nine years, and a robust 15% for nine years or more, Seward Co-op is proud to be a workplace where employees want to stick around. While some cite schedule flexibility, connection to food systems, or desires for “doing good” in our local communities, one refrain is…

Seward Makes Summer Salads Simple

Nothing says summer like a fresh salad. If you’re stumped by the endless combinations, here’s an easy mix and match guide for you, featuring several Community Foods producers. Select a few options, then just cut, toss, and eat for a cool, refreshing meal.

Hot Diggity Dog: July is National Hot Dog Month!

Few things are better than a hot dog on a sunny, summer day. There’s something special about the scent of a backyard grill, the sizzle at a ballgame, or the simplicity of a picnic lunch. July is National Hot Dog Month, and it’s this summer staple’s time to shine! At Seward Co-op, we’re celebrating all…

Microgreens: Native Wildflower Scavenger Hunt

Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the little creatures that keep our world blooming. Pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and flies help plants grow and reproduce, including the foods we eat every day! In fact, as much as one-third of the food and drink we enjoy depends on pollinators. One…

Cool Down, Drink Up

The summer heat sizzling off of hot pavement can get the best of any of us, but sometimes all you need is a cold beverage to balance the scales. Quench your thirst and cool off. No matter what you’re in the mood for, Seward Co-op is here to keep the drinks and ideas flowing. Hydration…

Have a Sizzling Summer with Seward Co-op

Some summer days are just too nice to spend indoors sweating over a hot stove. So slap on that sunscreen, bust out the coals, and get ready for grilling season with Seward Co-op. From backyard Pride parties and Juneteenth BBQs to searing a thick steak for dad on Father’s Day or kicking off the 4th…

Pride in Cooperation and Community

Happy Pride Month, Seward Co-op Community! As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, this month is one that has always felt significant to me, especially as I’ve continued to learn more about myself and my identity. I was born in June, Pride Month, in the late 1980s, a time when queerness was still taboo. The…

Intown Sushi

Learn About Intown Sushi Than Zaw, a Burmese native, spent decades of his life as a chef. From his time in Malaysia to his move to the United States, Zaw’s years of experience led him to bring his sushi expertise into local markets, and even to the Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium. His…

Sparking a Savory Summer with Sustainable Grilled Meats

Each year, Memorial Day feels like a summer prequel. The sun is back for longer periods of time, temperatures are zooming ever higher, and it beckons each of us to dust off our grills, stock up on charcoal or tanks of propane, and get back into grilling. Check out a few ideas from Community Foods…

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