Springing Forward Emilie Ruehs, Board Member As we enter the coming months, we welcome a period of growth, change, and longer days ahead while also reflecting on the events in history that have brought us to where we are today. With the celebration of both a Co-op anniversary and Women’s History Month, I want [...]
Brenda Backman March & April Community Artist on Display We welcome our very own Wheaty, Brenda Backman, to the community art space for the months of March and April! You will have to see her series "Gut Punch" in person to truly appreciate the details in Backman's work. "I’ve been making art and stitching [...]
Legal Aid Society of Story County The Legal Aid Society of Story County is a privately funded non-profit that has been increasing access to justice in Story County since 1974. The purpose of our program is to provide legal counsel to low income Story County residents facing non-fee generating civil matters including, but not [...]
Wild Harvest Organic Expansion By Adam Calder A recent article in The Packer by Jennifer Strailey details a new line of organic produce being offered through one of Wheatsfield’s distributors. Wheatsfield Cooperative’s biggest grocery supplier is United Natural Foods Incorporated (UNFI). A couple years ago, UNFI bought Wheatsfield’s biggest produce supplier, Albert’s Fresh Produce. [...]
Here are highlights from the February 2023 Wheatsfield Board of Directors meeting: The Kitchen HVAC project is now complete aside from a few remaining unit modifications and painting throughout spaces; with no additional disruptions in the deli or bakery anticipated. Volunteer meeting has been scheduled for March 8 at 6pm. Those who have expressed [...]
There’s one table that doesn’t require a reservation on Valentine’s Day: yours! If you’re planning a night in with your sweetie, these delicious dishes will make your meal just as memorable as if you had gone out. [...]
Maple Chocolate Tofu Pudding Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 10 minutes (not including refrigeration time) Servings: 4 This simple and delicious dessert holds appeal far beyond for tofu lovers. Ingredients 1 package silken tofu, extra firm (12.5 ounces) 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup toasted sliced [...]
Easy Flourless Chocolate Cake with Ganache Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 1 hour total (plus cooling time); 25 minutes active Servings: 1-12 This delightfully rich gluten-free chocolate cake makes no compromises when it comes to taste, texture and pleasure. Ingredients 10 oz. dark chocolate, divided 1 stick unsalted butter 1 cup granulated [...]
Chocolate Blood Orange Parfaits Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 50 minutes, plus 2 hours refrigeration; 30 minutes active Servings: 8 Chocolate-orange flourless cookies atop sweetened Greek yogurt dazzle the taste buds while beautiful blood oranges add extra eye appeal. Ingredients Cookies 1/2 teaspoons blood orange zest 3/4 cup cocoa 1/2 cups powdered [...]
Poached Pears Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 For such a delicious and elegant dessert, poached pears are amazingly simple to prepare. Ingredients 6 firm pears (not quite ripe), peeled with stems on 3 cups red wine 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise [...]
