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

Newsletter, What's Fresh

What’s Fresh- Week of April 23rd, 2018

The sun is finally out! Let's hope it's here to stay. If you visited us at Future Fest over the weekend, thank you for stopping by! It's going to be a busy weekend coming up for us at the Coop, we have two events for our members and the whole community to enjoy! First, on… Continue reading What’s Fresh- Week of April 23rd, 2018

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What’s Fresh- Week of April 16th, 2018

We hope you are all staying dry in this rainy weather we've been having. With any luck, this wet weather will mean more lovely produce for us all to enjoy! In the coming weeks, we have some events coming up that are of note. This weekend, the Coop is going to have a booth at… Continue reading What’s Fresh- Week of April 16th, 2018

Ingredient Insights

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

Coop Kitchen, Gluten Free, Vegetarian/Vegan

Rhubarb Jam

It's that time of year again for rhubarb! It's for more than just for pairing with strawberries. Have you ever tried it on it's own? If you are looking for new ways to use rhubarb, why not try making jam? With few ingredients and easy preparation, this is a good recipe to try for those… Continue reading Rhubarb Jam

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What’s Fresh- Week of April 9th, 2018

We've got a lot of exciting produce this week! If you've been looking forward to some fresh rhubarb for jams, pies, and pastries, you are in luck, we've got it this week! With our rainy weather these past few days it's the perfect time to do some baking. At the end of this month we… Continue reading What’s Fresh- Week of April 9th, 2018

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

Coop Kitchen, Vegetarian/Vegan

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