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…  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…  Read More →

Peak harvest time is upon us! Midwest farmers are toiling in the fields from dawn to dusk and we are reaping the fruits of their labor with fresh, local produce…  Read More →

Once the domain of grandmothers, canning as a means of preserving the harvest has been making a huge comeback. If you enjoy eating in season, this is the way to…  Read More →

Midwest Food Connection (MFC) is Seward Co-op’s presence in local elementary schools (alongside four other Twin Cities food co-ops). A small staff of talented educators visits classrooms to provide a…  Read More →

Peak harvest time is upon us! Midwest farmers are toiling in the fields from dawn to dusk and we are reaping the fruits of their labor with fresh, local produce…  Read More →

Last week, Stormi, Friendship store Demo Specialist appeared on Fox 9’s The Jason Show! She shared some fun snacks to create using watermelon–the watermelon salad recipe was a hit! Did…  Read More →

Construction season is upon us in Minnesota, and this year the Seward neighborhood is no exception. In May, the Franklin Avenue Bridge closed and is scheduled to reopen this September.…  Read More →

Summer Squash Did you know summer squash is not really a vegetable? The many varieties of summer squash are a type of “pepo”, or hard-walled berry that are harvested while…  Read More →

Starting in September, the “Sprout!” newsletter will be published quarterly, rather than bimonthly. It will continue to feature the same information on classes, co-op news and events, P6 producers, and…  Read More →