Monthly Archives: October 2024

Autumn 2024 Produce Parable: Winter Squash

By |2024-11-05T16:25:16-06:00October 31st, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Winter Squash By Adam Calder Savory and sophisticated, yet humble and satisfying all at the same time. These seemingly opposing characteristics are the qualities of winter squash. We’ve been enjoying an unusually mild autumn, and as such maybe aren’t as excited for these seasonal beauties as in past years. So as not to let [...]

NOV 2024 Change for Community: MICA Food Bank

By |2024-11-05T14:12:33-06:00October 31st, 2024|Categories: Blog, Co-op Nickel|

Mid-Iowa Community ACTION - Food Pantry Round up at the registers this November in support of the MICA's Food Pantry! MICA’s food pantry has expanded their offerings to the community - not only do they offer their Ames food pantry, but they also now deliver to families in need who are unable to leave [...]

Now Taking Turkey Preorders!

By |2024-11-08T13:32:17-06:00October 31st, 2024|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

Now Taking Turkey Preorders! After you've ordered your turkey, learn about our other Holiday meal additions!  Co-op Bakery Pies & Honey Grain Dinner Rolls, Deli Mains & Sides, Cheese Trays and more. Fresh, Free-Range, Antibiotic-Free Turkeys Ferndale Market, Cannon Falls, Minnesota $2.79 LB About your regional [...]

Save on Field Day Items & Support Native Foodways

By |2024-10-28T12:57:54-05:00October 28th, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Get ready for gatherings with friends and family with big savings on all Field Day products at your co-op! Save on more than 200 Field Day items — from maple syrup to wild-caught tuna to paper towels — from Oct. 29 through Dec. 3, 2024. Field Day is our value brand that offers [...]

Savory Stuffed Pumpkin

By |2024-11-06T15:39:54-06:00October 26th, 2024|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Celebrate fall with a savory mix of sautéed apples, garlic and sausage stuffed in pie pumpkin. Ingredients 2 small pie pumpkins Pinch each of salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 8 ounces vegan, vegetarian or regular sausage, crumbled 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped Granny Smith apples 1 6-ounce [...]

Cinnamon Apple Stuffed Squash

By |2024-11-06T16:03:59-06:00October 22nd, 2024|Categories: Recipes|

Halved acorn squash stuffed and baked with diced apples and cranberries. Photo curtesy of Co+op, Welcome to the Table Cinnamon Apple Stuffed Squash By: Co+op, welcome to the table Recipe Information Total Time: 60 minutes Servings: 4-6 Tender acorn squash is filled with apple and dried cranberry stuffing for a delectable side [...]

Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Glaze

By |2024-11-06T16:07:43-06:00October 20th, 2024|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , , , , |

Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Glaze By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 The sweetness of the pomegranate juice caramelizes these festive and delicious Brussels sprouts. Ingredients 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 tablespoon olive oil Pinch each of salt and black pepper 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar [...]

2025 Board of Directors Election Results

By |2024-10-18T17:33:54-05:00October 18th, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Congratulations and welcome to the newly elected board members! The 2024-25 Board election results have been tabulated and the candidates have been notified. Congratulations and welcome to the newly elected board members! We are pleased and honored to elect Sarah Huffman, Deb Russell, and Lindsay Simpson to new three year terms on the Wheatsfield Board of [...]

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