As Spring comes into full swing, colorful and fresh dishes are always at the forefront. This is an easy meal to toss together at the end of a long busy day. If you don't eat dairy, simply omit the cheese and substitute the butter with good quality olive oil. Feel free also to add or… Continue reading Pasta with Fresh Spring Vegetables
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Rhubarb- The Pie Plant
Spring means it's time for rhubarb. Most often associated with pies, rhubarb is actually not a fruit at all, it's a vegetable! Rhubarb is beautiful, healthy, and has many culinary applications beyond pie. The earliest recorded cultivation of rhubarb was in ancient China, where it was used for a wide range of medicinal purposes including… Continue reading Rhubarb- The Pie Plant
Vegan Chocolate Cake with Avocado Chocolate Frosting
Who doesn't need a little chocolate in their life? Especially this time of year, with our rainy weather and tax season upon us. There are so many ways to make a good chocolate cake, and vegan desserts are wonderful! The great thing about a cake like this is that even if you're out of eggs,… Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Cake with Avocado Chocolate Frosting
Beets- Bright and Beautiful
Do you ever see beets at a local store or farmers market and wonder what to do with them, or perhaps feel somewhat of an aversion because you have only had them canned? Beets are actually quite versatile, good for you, and more than just something in a can you find on a restaurant salad… Continue reading Beets- Bright and Beautiful
Leek and Spinach Quiche
This is a beautiful dish to add to your Easter brunch table this Sunday, and a great way to use some our fresh veggies in the store this week. We also have farm fresh eggs from three different farms for you to choose from! This quiche is light, flavorful, and a wonderful accompaniment to a… Continue reading Leek and Spinach Quiche
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Not many things say Spring quite like fresh asparagus. It is a beautiful and versatile vegetable, and does great with a wide variety of cooking techniques. One of the tastiest ways to eat it is in a creamy soup. It is wonderful paired with a sandwich or salad for lunch or dinner. This soup requires… Continue reading Cream of Asparagus Soup
Asparagus- A Symbol of Spring
You know that Spring is here when you go to the local food shop or farmer's market and see asparagus for sale, or open a magazine or look online and see a wide variety of recipes featuring it. This is one of the first signals the at Spring is upon us, and that the weather… Continue reading Asparagus- A Symbol of Spring
Watermelon Radishes- Beautiful Inside and Out
This week, we have gorgeous Watermelon Radishes in the store. Read on to learn all about them! As Spring begins its awakening once again, we all start to gravitate to fresher, more colorful foods as the weather starts to clear and warm up, and we turn off the heat and open our windows for the… Continue reading Watermelon Radishes- Beautiful Inside and Out
Welcome!
Ever see an item of produce or other ingredient at the Coop and wonder "what do I do with this, what is it, how do I use it/cook it?" This part of our website is meant to help you with that! We will have useful information about some lesser known and more uncommon items that… Continue reading Welcome!
Anacortes Apple Pie
Washington is known for its apples, and we certainly have plenty of them at the Coop almost every week. This is the time of year for a warm comforting dessert, and what better than a hot apple pie? Great on it's own or with some of our delicious ice cream! Ingredients Pie Crust 2 1/2… Continue reading Anacortes Apple Pie