Newsletter, What's Fresh

What’s Fresh- Week of April 30th, 2018

We've gone all over the Skagit Valley this week for your produce needs! We have lots of fresh cauliflower, red beets, and shallots from Hedlin Farms in La Conner, and from Keith of Mt Erie Gardens in Anacortes we have Rhubarb, Beets with Beet Greens, bags of young fresh pea sprout shoots and beautiful fresh bags of… Continue reading What’s Fresh- Week of April 30th, 2018

Ingredient Insights

The Allium Family- More Than Just Onions

Ingredients such as garlic and onion are essential to many recipes, providing the foundation on which good flavor is built. When we are using these ingredients, we are actually using something coming from the same family. The Allium family includes garlic, onions, shallots, leeks, scallions, and chives. This family is high in sulfuric compounds, which… Continue reading The Allium Family- More Than Just Onions

Coop Kitchen, Vegetarian/Vegan

Pasta with Fresh Spring Vegetables

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

Ingredient Insights

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

Coop Kitchen

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

Newsletter, What's Fresh

What’s Fresh-Week of March 26th, 2018

This week, we have more lovely produce for you, and some events coming up! This Saturday the 31st is our Make your Own Easter Basket class, be sure to sign up if you haven't already. More info can be found on the events page of our website. We are very excited to be participating in… Continue reading What’s Fresh-Week of March 26th, 2018

Coop Kitchen, Gluten Free, Vegetarian/Vegan

Beautiful Roasted Watermelon Radishes

Watermelon radishes are gorgeous, and are a colorful way to welcome spring to your doorstep! This recipe is simple and lovely, and would make a great side dish, or they would add elements of not only flavor, but color and texture to a salad. For more info on Watermelon Radishes, be sure to check out… Continue reading Beautiful Roasted Watermelon Radishes

Newsletter, What's Fresh

What’s Fresh-Week of March 5th, 2018

Spring is in the air at the Coop, and yet again, we have a few new products in the store! Dairy free frozen dinners, gluten free pizzas, and vegetable pot pies from Amy's Organics (YUM!), energy shots and tea from Yerba Mate, Nutiva buttery coconut oil (dairy free with a buttery taste), coconut manna from… Continue reading What’s Fresh-Week of March 5th, 2018

Coop Kitchen, Gluten Free, Vegetarian/Vegan

Baba Ghanoush

Are you trying to come up with something new and different utilizing eggplant? We have some great fresh eggplant this week, so it's the perfect time to come on in and try something new! This is a simple, yet flavorful recipe that makes a great quick appetizer, light lunch, or snack. It is very versatile,… Continue reading Baba Ghanoush

Coop Kitchen, Gluten Free, Vegetarian/Vegan

Coop Vegetable Soup and Mushroom Jerky

We have a double whammy in the Coop Kitchen this week, instead of the usual one, we have two wonderful recipes for you to try! First up, it's a homey and fresh vegetable soup. Then, a mushroom jerky using fresh mushrooms from Qi! Did you overdo it a little over the holidays? Most us do.… Continue reading Coop Vegetable Soup and Mushroom Jerky