Sprinkle some fun into your summer with all things ice cream! National Ice Cream Day is July 21, and at Seward Co-op, we’re taking a deep dive into the delectable, creamy treat. Learn about the history of ice cream–including when it was made at the Franklin Cooperative Creamery–,explore delicious options available at Seward Co-op, and…
I was born at 12:01 a.m. on July 5th. My mom thinks the clock in the room was wrong, or that I would have been a July 4th baby if the doctor hadn’t been on his coffee break. Maybe. I may as well be a July 4th baby, anyway. Growing up, I never really had…
Learn About CannonBelles In 2011, Jackie Ohmann and Deeann Lufkin tried making cheese at home. Their first batch was a quick mozzarella, and although they thought it was tasty at first, they soon decided it was “a flavorless cross between mozzarella and ‘The Blob.’” So they tried again. And again. Until one day, they realized…
When Fresh Departments Buyer Aiesha Babu (she/her) was growing up in the Twin Cities, she used to go to a large Juneteenth celebration in St. Paul. It was an event that centered the Black community in a city where those were few and far between. “Being around Blackness is awesome,” Aiesha says, recalling the St.…
The Franklin store is now nearly 15 years old, and it needs significant upgrades and repairs. Because of this, we are planning a major renovation of the sales floor in the summer of 2023. One of the primary goals of the renovation is to provide a completely new and improved experience for co-op customers and…
Happy Pride from Seward Co-op! The outsides of our buildings say “Everyone Welcome” and we aspire to walk that talk on a regular basis. We strive to employ a staff that reflects the diverse communities that we serve, and the Bakery is a place that proudly represents members of our local, thriving LGBTQ+ community. Meet…
Happy Pride! For more than 50 years, Seward Co-op has been a place welcome to everyone. This June, and year-round, we’re proud to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, from staff to shoppers to vendors and everyone in between. Read on for ways to celebrate this year, learn about LGBTQ+-owned businesses whose products you can find at…
Play with your food! Using fresh summer berries for their natural colors, help your little ones express their creativity with paints made from nature. Raspberries, blackberries, strawberries and more make vivid pigments when pressed through a sieve to make a thin paint for finger or brush painting. For more intense colors, whisk together a simple…
Growing Healthy Communities Starts Small At Seward Co-op, everyone is welcome. Each day, we strive to make our shoppers feel safe, appreciated, and seen. For those co-op patrons caring for little ones at home, we’re happy to introduce and invite you to a program built just for you and your young cooperators. Welcome to Microgreens!…
