BY AUDREY SHEFFIELD Grocery Purchasing Coordinator North of Sacramento, beyond endless groves of oranges and almonds, peaches and walnuts, lie thousands of acres of olive trees making up California Olive Ranch. It’s harvest time here. Men and machines are working day and night to collect Arbequina, Arbosana, and Koroneiki olives ripened to a golden glow before… Read More →
Poplar Hill Dairy Goat Farm in Scandia, MN Vincent and Christine Maefsky grew up in the Brooklyn, New York of the 1940s; amid a jungle of fire escapes and corner delis, department stores and high-rise housing projects, Prospect Park, Grand Army Plaza, and the U.S. Navy Yard. It was a world away from the green… Read More →
This year, try coloring Easter eggs naturally with ingredients you probably already have in your fridge or pantry. It’s a fun activity to do with the family, and even more fun when you make the dyes yourself! Here are a handful of tips to help you on your way… ITEMS NEEDED: Eggs, egg carton, pot(s)…
Q: What are these Meyer Lemons I see sometimes in the produce department? Can I use them just like normal lemons? — Mike, Robbinsdale So glad you asked! Meyer lemons one of my all-time favorite winter citrus arrivals, but they just don’t get the same attention as more snack-friendly show-stoppers. They are in fact, quite different… Read More →
Seaweeds are good for you and good for the planet. So why aren’t we eating more of them? As dark, leafy greens go, seaweeds are about as nutrient dense as it gets. With more iron than red meat, more vitamin C than citrus fruits and more vitamin D than milk, these sea vegetables sit atop… Read More →
Question: I love this season when there are so many great local greens (collards, chard, mustard!) to choose from, but I hate having to put all those thick, fibrous stems in the garbage. Do you have any ideas for creative ways to use them so I can be less wasteful? – Audrey, Kenwood Great question… Read More →
for Don Olson Don Olson has been behind the wheel at Co-op Partners Warehouse (CPW) for more than a decade, delivering produce to the four corners of Minnesota and beyond, rain or shine. He’s the reason fresh local treasures like Hoch Orchard apples and Rochdale sharp cheddar cheese are always just a short trip away… Read More →
Vincent and Christine Maefsky grew up in the Brooklyn, New York of the 1940s; amid a jungle of fire escapes and corner delis, department stores and high-rise housing projects, Prospect Park, Grand Army Plaza, and the U.S. Navy Yard. It was a world away from the green rolling hills where they would eventually settle, 45… Read More →
Since 2012 the Wedge has seen competition proliferate. Whereas three years ago there were five other stores in our marketplace focused on natural and organic foods, today there are over 30 natural food stores, co-ops, and mainstream grocers touting local and organic in our area. “We really believe that what we offer is worth driving… Read More →
All of us here at the Wedge feel fortunate to be a part of such an outstanding community. Our staff has vast knowledge about our store, the products we carry and the people who created them. Our owners are the reason we exist and they are vital to building our local food system. Together, we… Read More →
