Americans throw away 4 million pounds of wrapping paper each year. That’s because it’s dyed and laminated in a way that makes it tough to recycle. But you can cut down on the waste of onetime wrap jobs with these ideas for making your own, that are as beautiful as they are sustainable. And cheers… Read More →
Wedgeshare grant allocations The WedgeShare Committee met in late October to allocate $50,000 in WedgeShare grants to the organizations on the slate, based on the votes cast for each organization during the 2015 election period. Those recipients and amounts are as follows: The Aliveness Project – $5,000 Appetite for Change – $7,650 Compatible Technology International… 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 →
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 →
In October 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jointly announced our nation’s first food-waste-reduction goal: a 50 percent decrease in food waste sent to landfills by 2030. This will be no easy feat. Based on the EPA’s numbers, nearly 18 million tons of food waste will need to… Read More →
There’s something about winter that makes you crave comfort. And in the comfort category, few meals can top the combination of melted cheese and perfectly toasted bread. Not to mention that the grilled cheese is one of the easiest (and cheapest!) sandwiches to make at home. It’s the perfect lunch on a chilly day; or… Read More →
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 →
A Walkthrough By Kristi Pluimer, Project Director The first phase of the Lyndale remodel project is the exterior work and is currently underway. This consists of replacing damaged brick and mortar, recaulking the windows, removing old signage and staining the building. Interior construction phases are slated to start in late January or early February 2016.… Read More →
Whole Grain Milling Co. Welcome, Minnesota Doug and Lin Hilgendorf live on 480 acres just north of Welcome, Minn., a 20-minute drive from the Iowa border. Their fertile land and unique devotion to sustainable farming practices have allowed them to remain small but viable, even as their neighbors turned to fertilizers and pesticides and their… Read More →
