Kevin Stow Board of Directors As summer kicks off the nice weather is here, and the outdoors are calling. Many of us will venture outside to our favorite beach, park, or just around the neighborhood. Spending time outdoors can have noticeable benefits for physical and mental health, including lowering your blood pressure and reducing [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month With May being National Mental Health Month, we want to acknowledge the reality of how millions of Americans are affected by mental illness, and that they are not alone. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health, which is why we need to pay attention [...]
To support our shoppers and keep our employees safe, we started curbside pickup in March 2020. Now that many customers are returning to shopping inside the co-op, we need to modify the program. Changes to Curbside Pickup Starting May 31, 2021 - Curbside pickup will only be available Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. - Orders [...]
Chicken Chilaquiles Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients Chilaquiles • 1 16-ounce jar tomatillo salsa • 1 cup diced white onion • 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped • 3 poblano peppers, seeded and diced • 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped • 6 cloves garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon sea salt • 1 pound chicken [...]
Grilled Apricots with Smoky Blue Cheese and Almonds Serves 8 appetizers Total Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients • 8 firm ripe apricots • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 tablespoon lime juice • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves • Pinch cayenne • 8 slices baguette, 1/2 inch thick • Extra olive [...]
Grilled Pear Salad with Strawberries and Chevre Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients • 1 clove garlic, pressed • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar • 1 tablespoon honey, to taste • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil • plus 1 tablespoon for pears • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 4-oz. package mixed greens, washed [...]
Mask Update May 20th, 2021 Last night, Governor Reynolds signed a bill that prevents cities and counties from having mask mandates that affect private property. This means that the City of Ames mask mandate no longer applies to Wheatsfield. Effective immediately, we will be following CDC recommendations to allow fully vaccinated individuals to be [...]
Xerces Society The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. The Xerces Society is a science-based conservation organization, working with diverse partners that include scientists, land managers, educators, policymakers, farmers, and communities. By utilizing applied research, engaging in [...]
The Cherokee Purple Tomato Adam Calder Wheatsfield Produce Manager Seed Savers Exchange recently posted a fascinating blog article about ‘Cherokee Purple’ tomatoes written by Sara Friedl-Putnam. In it, she interviews the man who is responsible for bringing this famed variety to the market and delves into the history of this particular tomato. This cultivar [...]
World Fair Trade Day Saturday, May 8, 2021 World Fair Trade Day is a global celebration on the second Saturday of May. When you choose authentic fair trade goods, your purchase casts a vote for small-scale farmers, producers, and artisans around the world. Learn more about fair trade and the benefits it provides [...]
