How to Make Beeswax Food Wraps Supplies Squares of fabric Beeswax bars or Beeswax pastilles Kitchen grater (for wax bars) Iron Parchment paper Kitchen towels Scissors Step 1: Cut your squares. Any cotton fabric will work. This is a great way to use up scraps of fabric, or you can create some fun designs [...]
HELPFUL TIPS FOR EXTENDING THE LIFE OF YOUR PRODUCE • Make sure not to mix fruits & veggies Fruits emit ethylene as they ripen; pairing them with veggies will result in premature spoilage. • Keep produce cool Low temps slow the rate of respiration, which in turn keeps the item fresher, longer. • Avoid [...]
Earth Week Activities at the Co-op! April 18-23, Earth Month themed activities, sustainably geared information, and giveaways culminating in our Earth Day Bulk Sale! Monday, April 26, 10am Event: Clean Up Around the Co-op NO RSVP NEEDED! Join Co-op Staff to Stash the Trash around the Co-op in honor of [...]
Casey Szymanski Board of Directors Spring Has Finally Arrived, and here at Wheatsfield we are anticipating more local produce and the celebration of Earth Day next week! Did you know environmental responsibility is one of our co-op’s core values? And more than just a day-long celebration, our store embodies a commitment to sustainability throughout [...]
Friday, April 23 - Saturday, April 24 Celebrate Earth Week with a Co-op Produce Department Sale! Member-Owners and Student Members save 15% on all regularly priced produce, Non-Members save 5%.
Clean Water, Heathy Food The Outdoor Alliance of Story County (Outdoor Alliance) is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 at the request of Mike Cox, the Director of Story County Conservation. Since then, the Outdoor Alliance has raised funds for land acquisitions, trails, adult outdoor education, county park improvements, reconnecting the South Skunk River [...]
Charoset Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 Charoset is a traditional Passover dish of apples, walnuts, wine and honey, served as part of the Seder ritual. Each Jewish ethnic community has its own variations on the dish, so feel free to adapt it to your liking! You can enjoy this tasty apple salad over [...]
Cactus Paddle Tostadas Total Time: 35 minutes Makes 8 Ingredients: • 3 tablespoons safflower or corn oil • 3 pounds fresh nopales rinsed, cleaned and diced; or, if canned, rinsed thoroughly • 1/2 pound ripe tomato chopped • 3 tablespoons white onion chopped • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped, optional • 1 jalapeño pepper chopped, [...]
MARCH 2021 BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 1. The Board finalized a vision statement for Wheatsfield Co-op, which is nested among the Mission and Core Values. The Vision reads: “Everyone’s favorite place to shop, learn, and connect.” This action completes the Board’s 2020-2021 update of the Mission, Vision, and Core Values. 2. Wheatsfield’s financials are strong, [...]
March Mini Member Drive Help us reach 40 new member-owners! At Wheatsfield, you’re not just a member, you’re an OWNER! Join 6,600+ of your neighbors and friends in member-ownership! Not a member-owner? Did you know that member-ownership is a one-time fully refundable investment with some excellent benefits?! Why join the Co-op? Since 1974 Wheatsfield Co-op [...]
