Seeds are in, and Seward Co-op is diving into spring! Starting your garden from seed and then watching it mature from seedling to fruiting plant can be rewarding, economical and fun. Considering Minnesota’s relatively short growing season, it can be beneficial to start seeds indoors in spring to give plants a head start before transplanting… Read More →
Seward Co-op’s bakery prepares for a very special holiday weeks in advance: Pi(e) Day on March 14. This year on 3.14, Seward Co-op shoppers can enjoy 15% off Seward-made whole pies and slices to celebrate the holiday of math and dessert lovers alike. •Strawberry Rhubarb•Apple•Peach•Cherry All Seward-made baked goods are local Community Foods products. What… Read More →
In the spirit of Mardi Gras, Seward Co-op’s sausage department is offering Cajun Boudin, a classic Louisiana sausage. Seward-made Cajun Boudin is deliciously spicy and loaded with peppers, onions, liver and pork from Peterson Craftsman Meats in Osceola, Wisconsin, a local Community Foods producer. To eat like an Acadiana local, skip the casing on this… Read More →
WIC began transitioning from paper vouchers to an electronic payment card on Jan. 24. We’re excited that the new system provides a more consistent checkout experience for all customers, as well as some added flexibility for customers as to how and when to use WIC benefits. Seward Co-op shoppers may notice some changes around the… Read More →
We’re looking ahead to 2019, which will feature our first year of Community Choice SEED grant recipients. Our selection process for our 12 yearly SEED recipients is entirely staff-led, with the majority of cashiers serving on the committee. Show your support to our front-end staff by rounding up at the register throughout the year! Here… Read More →
Busy and on a budget? Our Nourish program is a great resource for meal planning or feeding a family of four in a snap. Reach for our list of Nourish staples (food and wellness items offered at a low price every day) and Nourish recipes, available at Customer Service. Nourish also includes needs-based discounts and… Read More →
Our Sweet Spanish Sausage is based on a traditional Catalan sausage—called Butifarra Dulce. It’s popular during the winter holiday season, with flavors reminiscent of egg nog or mulled wine that are only enhanced by the traditional cooking method of poaching in water or sweet wine with cinnamon and lemon zest. This sausage features pork and… Read More →
Our staff works hard year-round to make great food for our owners and shoppers. Seward employees bring new ideas and recipes to the Seward Co-op Creamery Café production kitchen, so what’s in stores is always fresh and fits the season. Look for these and other new Seward-made items this winter. Sausage Garlic KielbasaSeward-made Garlic Kielbasa… Read More →
The Seward-made Hot Link sausage captures flavors of the growing season—with Anaheim, serrano and padrón peppers from Sin Fronteras Farm & Food in Stillwater, Minnesota, and pork from Peterson Craftsman Meats in Osceola, Wisconsin. Both are local Community Foods producers. Harness fresh, local pepper taste this winter by using the Hot Link as a chili… Read More →
Community Foods is a new Seward Co-op labeling program featuring producers that best align with our cooperative values and mission to sustain a healthy community. With Community Foods, we’re focusing on the real stories of our producers that support Seward Co-op’s Ends. Community Foods purchases are important, everyday investments in a sustainable and equitable food… Read More →
