About Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is based in the Heart of Wisconsin’s Dairyland in the town of Ellsworth (known as the “Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin”). The cooperative was founded in 1910 and, in its beginnings, primarily made butter and had chickens for laying eggs. After many innovations and expansions, they transitioned to…
Join microbiome researcher and founder of The Living Food Initiative, Ky Guse, PhD, for an interactive introduction to the fascinating microbial ecosystem that transforms sweet tea into kombucha.
Join microbiome researcher and founder of The Living Food Initiative, Ky Guse, PhD, for an interactive workshop exploring the connections between fermentation, microbes, food, and human health.
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August is here, and along with welcoming the thick of summer, we’re celebrating National Goat Cheese Month! Why August? According to the American Goat Federation, August can be an especially notable month for goat cheese due to the wide variety of food choices available to goats this time of year. Access to summer’s bounty can…
Minneapolis is a treasure trove of outdoor activity year-round, and no more so than in the summer. A 2025 study from the Trust for Public Land showed that 99% of Minneapolis residents live within a half mile (or six blocks) from a public park. While these green spaces are wonderful places to enjoy the outdoors,…
Who said you had to stick to the original? Maybe you’ve got a serious sweet tooth, or maybe you’re more of a savory snacker. Whatever your preference, there’s a s’more out there for everyone. A Twist on the Classic The classic is classic for a reason, but a few swaps can take your s’mores game…
Summertime…and the living’s easy. This time of year is bursting with things to explore and things to do. Get creative and crafty, or enjoy the great outdoors before a chill in the air reappears. Regardless, the best adventures happen when you get curious about the world around you. Let’s go!
Friendship store Grocery Manager Shawn K. (he/him) knows that cooperation can transform a grocery store from being a place where you merely buy food to a community hub. After spending time working in conventional grocery stores just outside of Minneapolis, his partner introduced him to the idea of a cooperative grocery store. “I loved the…
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It’s also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, and Freedom Day. Although Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was issued Jan. 1, 1863, it was not always enforced. This left many enslaved people in bondage for another two and a half years,…