Twin Cities Food Justice works to reduce food waste and hunger in the Twin Cities by partnering with grocers, bakeries and farmers to divert excess produce and bread to our neighbors in need. Equal Exchange is donating $1 per packaged coffee sold, and Bizzy Coffee is donating $1 per item sold to TC Food Justice this month!
Shopping Bulk for a Cook’s Kitchen By Beth Dooley A well-stocked kitchen is comforting and empowering, providing exactly what’s needed when it’s needed – spices, grains, beans, flours, cooking oils, sweeteners – all within arm’s reach. This is the best reason to buy in bulk and the key to curating a well-stocked but not uselessly…
The Somali American Farmers Association (SAFA) exists to promote healthy and sustainable agriculture. This association was founded in 2020 to support Somali and immigrant farmers who focus on culturally specific, organic produce and indigenous African farming practices. SAFA encourages sustainable farming techniques and knowledge transfer to the next generation of farmers through hands-on training and…
We’re thrilled to be partnering with Rose Street Patisserie/Patisserie 46 to offer their delicious breads and decadent desserts at our stores. Co-owner John Kraus leads a team of incredibly skilled bakers (including some former Wedge Table commissary employees!) to create world-class breads, pastries, and desserts in their bakery every day. We recently met with John… Read More →
This year was marked by the pandemic and a collective demand for racial justice. Faced with these pivotal moments in our community’s history, we pivoted as an organization to meet the increased community need, deepen our investment in our staff, and begin our journey to being an actively antiracist organization. This work continues as we… Read More →
Holiday celebrations are going to look different for many of us this year. We talked to Casey from The Mindful Hapa about her ideas for entertaining for a smaller-than-usual group. 1. Assemble a cheese board with local cheese, jellies, honey, fresh fruit and crackers. It’s nice to have something prepared for people to munch on…
As the days get colder and the nights get longer, these recipes are perfect for warming up the house and letting a little hygge in. Get inspired to wrap up in a warm sweater, turn on the oven and enjoy a cozy evening. Recipes & photography by Casey Colodny @TheMindfulHapa
As millions of lives are affected by the pandemic, many community members are left wondering, “what can I do to help?” Shop Local We’re proud to carry hundreds of local products from small family farms and local producers. Each local purchase supports families in our communities and boosts the local economy. Here’s some of our… Read More →
By Leigh McCarren, Ownership & Outreach Specialist What is your culinary background? My parents worked at a restaurant when I was young, and I often spent Sunday mornings watching in the kitchen and playing with leftover bread dough. I worked in that same restaurant through college and on my family’s organic farm, A to Z… Read More →
