Glenn county, California is nestled upon the valley floor between the Mendocino national forest to the west and the Sierra Nevada mountains to the east. Like much of the rest of the Sacramento Valley, this area is primarily agricultural, with almond and walnut plantations dominating the landscape. But if you wind your way up a ribbon of… Read More →
Fern is the person who makes sure you have all your favorite tempehs, pastas, gluten-free crackers, and anything else that falls in refrigerated, frozen, bulk, bread or packaged grocery at the Wedge. She’s also helped bring local treasures to our shelves, like duck eggs from Living the Dream and fermented foods from Angelica’s Garden. But… Read More →
The mid-May sun beats down on Josh Belanger’s 7th-graders as they match up kale and broccoli plants with a map of the new raised beds on Beth El Synagogue’s south lawn in St. Louis Park. They coax lettuces and tomato starts out of their pots, gently separating the roots and tucking them upright into the… Read More →
Catherine Eckert can remember the exact moment she “crossed over.” She and her partner Stephen Trojahn were living on an island off the coast of South Carolina, near a resort where they both worked. Catherine was cooking one of her mother’s recipes for a dinner party that night, and she realized she was short a… Read More →
Dear Dr. Watts, I am 63 and have been taking vitamins and working out four to fi ve times a week but feel like maybe I am overtaking vitamins. Sometimes after a hard workout, I have leg pains after a hard work out and do not sleep well. I would like to know what vitamins… Read More →
Bob’s Red Mill sorghum grain – Whole grain and gluten-free, sorghum is high in unsaturated fats, protein, fiber, and antioxidants. It has a hearty, chewy texture similar to wheat berries. 24 oz. $3.99 Neat meaty alternative – Shelf-stable, soy-free meat alternative made of pecans, garbanzos, GF oats and GF corn. Just add water and eggs… Read More →
In 1999, the Wedge established Co-op Partners Warehouse (CPW) out of the desire to have a wholesaler who could represent products from small, quality-focused growers in the region. CPW, which distributes organic produce to co-ops, as well as to natural food stores, schools, and restaurants, provides an invaluable service as the connective tissue linking customers… Read More →
By Megan Molteni Communications Coordinator With Elizabeth Archerd retiring after such a long and impressive tenure, the size of the metaphorical shoes she has left behind to be filled is nothing short of considerable. In fact, it will take several people to fill them. As a part of this new team assembled to carry on… Read More →
By Jess Pierce Director of Brand Marketing Notice something different? This newsletter probably looks a bit bare to you. This is not a mistake but intentional, as we have some exciting news to share. Beginning in March, The Wedge will be updating its brand and logo, on everything from the signage in the store to… Read More →
The Wedge Board of Directors is pleased to report that in the past year The Wedge continued to do very well. The loyalty and support of our members and the commitment of our dedicated and highly skilled staff continue to make The Wedge a national model among co-ops. Our commitment to remain connected to the… Read More →
