By Jesse Haas, CNS, LN Plant Proteins are sneaking their way into all kinds of unique products. Jesse Haas, certified nutritionist and founder of Wellness Minneapolis, talks about the benefits of plant proteins and rounding out a healthy diet. Plant proteins come from beans, nuts, seeds, and to a lesser extent, whole grains. Plant proteins…
By Rick Christianson, Co-op Partners Warehouse Produce Buyer Citrus is here! Enjoy the sweet, tart and tangy varieties of citrus that come from our farm partners in California and Texas. Rick Christianson, our produce buyer at Co-op Partners Warehouse (CPW), builds strong relationships with small, organic citrus growers across the country that align with our…
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Prep time 45 minutes Makes 4 9-inch crusts Using lard in this simple recipe achieves the flaky crust that we’re all looking for in our pies. Organic lard has a lower saturated fat content than butter and is healthier than hydrogenated oils. This recipe is adapted from one in Grit magazine’s cookbook: LARD: Cooking with Your… Read More →
Rebecca is the Director of Purchasing & Merchandising at Wedge and Linden Hills Co-op and she has worked with our buyers and fresh teams to bring in a delicious selection of apple products for fall! Here are a few favorites! Sweet Science Caramel apple crisp ice cream This St. Paul company starts with locally sourced…
Everyone’s abuzz for this easy-to-love ingredient that’s currently the most popular kid on the block. From pancakes, to burgers, to breads, ghee is versatile, savory and ready to take your next meal up a notch. Um, so what exactly is ghee? Ghee is clarified butter, or butter that has been simmered and reduced until all…
by James Norton Food Editor at the Growler Magazine Diet matters. You don’t need to be an Olympian or a mountaineer to know that what goes into your body has a profound impact on everything that follows. It’s true for people, and it’s true for animals as well. The quickly evolving sectors of grass-fed meat…
— NEW COLLABORATIONS & EXCLUSIVES! — RISE BAGEL NEW fall-inspired sandwich — savory and sweet blend together in Rise’s rosemary bagel topped with smoked turkey, cheddar, apple mustard, arugula and pickled apples! Enjoy at all three of our locations and at Rise Bagel Co. Sister duo Jen and Kate handcraft old-world, artisan bagels with a…
We make finding quality products easy Wedge Community Co-ops is driven by a vision of a more sustainable and equitable food system. This means that we evaluate all of the environmental, agricultural, health, and social justice challenges that surround our food system—and we identify and curate the best, most sustainable, and most inclusive selection of…
