Contrary to popular belief, whether it’s red, pink, green or something in-between, rhubarb’s color has nothing to do with ripeness. Rather, its hue is completely determined by genes; different varieties produce different colors, and green rhubarbs are just as sweet as red ones. Green varieties actually tend to be better producers—growing faster and having bigger… Read More →
How many men does it take to turn an ancient Southeast Asian dietary staple into a locally made Minnesotan delicacy? Just one, if his name is Ryan Billig. Billig is the founder of Tempeh Tantrum, the only organic producer of this fermented soybean cake for hundreds of miles in all directions. His small-batch tempeh gets… Read More →
A good stock is the bedrock of many a warming winter meal. Soups, stews, sauces and gravies, curries and stir fries, and risottos—all owe the foundations of their flavors to a well-prepared steaming pot of broth. Making your own gives you a more complex product than anything you can buy at the store, and it’s… Read More →
The Board consists of four Board Officers and five Board Directors. Three board seats are up for election annually and each have a three-year term. Board Officers are elected by the Board during its May board meeting and each Officer serves as Chair of a board committee. Board members may serve no more than three consecutive…
Yogi – Organic Echinacea Immune Tea 16ct April 19, 2024 Yogi Organic Echinacea Immune Tea 16ct UPC 0-76950-45010-3 Yogi is issuing a voluntary recall of the Organic Echinacea Immune Tea 16ct due to a raw material sample of Echinacea that tested above the acceptable limit for multiple pesticides. While there is no health or safety…
Great promise in CPW growth, catering gains and Lyndale store renovation. Future profit and patronage refunds are expected, but not this year. By Elka Malkis, Wedge Community Co-op Finance Director This past fiscal year (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016) has been challenging on many fronts. Our budget going into the year projected annual… Read More →
The Wedge Co-op The Wedge started in a backyard meeting just a few blocks from the current location of our Lyndale store. In 1974, a small group of community members decided it was time to have access to affordable, organic, whole foods without having to drive or take a bus for miles out of the…
If you’ve stopped by the Wedge Table in the last few weeks, you’ve noticed something new: the menu. A fresh lineup of savory snacks, ancientgrain bowls and burritos on freshly-made tortillas are now on offer, thanks to Colin Cody-the Wedge’s first-ever Product Development Chef. It’s a recently created position: one person dedicated to keeping Wedge… Read More →
About Wedge Community Co-ops Wedge Community Co-ops are your community-owned grocery stores, serving the Twin Cities. We believe in the power of sourcing delicious, locally grown food in our region and amplifying farmers, artisans, and makers. The Wedge is fueled by one core belief: By supporting local agriculture and locally made products, we can empower…
Q: “I noticed that the Wedge has local tomatoes even in the winter, and I was wondering, how is that possible?” – Janet, Minneapolis Thank you for the excellent question. I can see how it would be a bit puzzling to see tomatoes in the produce section advertised as local, while outside it’s down-parka season!… Read More →
