Reawakening Sarah S. Davis, Board Secretary February 3, 2023 Winter is when we can watch a blanket of snow cover the ground as the living earth rests below and prepares for a warm reawakening. This process is more than a metaphor for us and our Co-op: We have been hunkering down through the long [...]
"The Buxton Initiative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization centered around providing the community with educational programming in celebration of Black art, music, literature, and film in hopes of creating a more equitable future for Black Youth in Iowa and surrounding states. When you donate, you are not just helping The Buxton Initiative, you are [...]
National Organic Standards Updates By Adam Calder For the first time since the 1990’s, the United States Department of Agriculture updated the rules for the National Organic Program (NOP) that regulates the integrity of organic industries. The updates close loopholes that previously existed in the NOP, and seek to maintain and improve the faith [...]
Cajun Roasted Chicken Courtesy of grocery.coop, recipe by Robin Asbell Recipe Information Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes; 15 minutes active Servings: 6 Cajun spice is a medley of all the flavors of Louisiana. In this version, smoked paprika adds the smokiness of grilling without ever firing up the grill. This makes enough spice [...]
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef Courtesy of grocery.coop, recipe by Robin Asbell Recipe Information Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes; 45 minutes active Servings: 6 These filling, hearty rolls are a great make-ahead casserole, and a way to get the most carnivorous of your family to enjoy some cabbage. Ingredients 12 whole cabbage leaves [...]
Seared Sausage, Cabbage and Apples Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 30 minutes, 25 minutes active Servings: 4 Sausages can be a real time saver — just throw them in the pan, no trimming or slicing required. In this recipe, they simmer in a classic combination of flavors, with cabbage, apples and cider [...]
Solyanka (Kielbasa Soup with Olives) Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 40 minutes; 35 minutes active Servings: 6 Savor the spicy flavor of kielbasa, along with a kick of pickles and olives, in this soup inspired by solyanka. This easy soup makes great use of pantry staples for a combination that packs a [...]
Avgolemono Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 30 minutes; 15 minutes active Servings: 4 This classic Greek soup provides a tangy flavor and wholesome ingredients to warm you up on winter nights. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup diced yellow onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice [...]
Split Pea Soup with Spinach Courtesy of grocery.coop, recipe by Robin Asbell Recipe Information Total Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes active Servings: 4-6 Split pea soup is comfort food, maybe because the peas fall apart and become creamy as the veggies cook to melt-in your-mouth tenderness. A bowl of this soup will warm you [...]
Peruvian Quinoa Soup Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 This simple quinoa soup is tasty, healthy and satisfying; it makes an easy addition to your soup repertoire. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups diced yellow onion 1 cup diced carrots 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced 3 tablespoons [...]
