We've gone all over the Skagit Valley this week for your produce needs! We have lots of fresh cauliflower, red beets, and shallots from Hedlin Farms in La Conner, and from Keith of Mt Erie Gardens in Anacortes we have Rhubarb, Beets with Beet Greens, bags of young fresh pea sprout shoots and beautiful fresh bags of… Continue reading What’s Fresh- Week of April 30th, 2018
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What’s Fresh- Week of April 23rd, 2018
The sun is finally out! Let's hope it's here to stay. If you visited us at Future Fest over the weekend, thank you for stopping by! It's going to be a busy weekend coming up for us at the Coop, we have two events for our members and the whole community to enjoy! First, on… Continue reading What’s Fresh- Week of April 23rd, 2018
Pasta with Fresh Spring Vegetables
As Spring comes into full swing, colorful and fresh dishes are always at the forefront. This is an easy meal to toss together at the end of a long busy day. If you don't eat dairy, simply omit the cheese and substitute the butter with good quality olive oil. Feel free also to add or… Continue reading Pasta with Fresh Spring Vegetables
What’s Fresh- Week of April 16th, 2018
We hope you are all staying dry in this rainy weather we've been having. With any luck, this wet weather will mean more lovely produce for us all to enjoy! In the coming weeks, we have some events coming up that are of note. This weekend, the Coop is going to have a booth at… Continue reading What’s Fresh- Week of April 16th, 2018
Rhubarb- The Pie Plant
Spring means it's time for rhubarb. Most often associated with pies, rhubarb is actually not a fruit at all, it's a vegetable! Rhubarb is beautiful, healthy, and has many culinary applications beyond pie. The earliest recorded cultivation of rhubarb was in ancient China, where it was used for a wide range of medicinal purposes including… Continue reading Rhubarb- The Pie Plant
Rhubarb Jam
It's that time of year again for rhubarb! It's for more than just for pairing with strawberries. Have you ever tried it on it's own? If you are looking for new ways to use rhubarb, why not try making jam? With few ingredients and easy preparation, this is a good recipe to try for those… Continue reading Rhubarb Jam
What’s Fresh- Week of April 9th, 2018
We've got a lot of exciting produce this week! If you've been looking forward to some fresh rhubarb for jams, pies, and pastries, you are in luck, we've got it this week! With our rainy weather these past few days it's the perfect time to do some baking. At the end of this month we… Continue reading What’s Fresh- Week of April 9th, 2018
Beets- Bright and Beautiful
Do you ever see beets at a local store or farmers market and wonder what to do with them, or perhaps feel somewhat of an aversion because you have only had them canned? Beets are actually quite versatile, good for you, and more than just something in a can you find on a restaurant salad… Continue reading Beets- Bright and Beautiful
Leek and Spinach Quiche
This is a beautiful dish to add to your Easter brunch table this Sunday, and a great way to use some our fresh veggies in the store this week. We also have farm fresh eggs from three different farms for you to choose from! This quiche is light, flavorful, and a wonderful accompaniment to a… Continue reading Leek and Spinach Quiche
What’s Fresh-Week of March 26th, 2018
This week, we have more lovely produce for you, and some events coming up! This Saturday the 31st is our Make your Own Easter Basket class, be sure to sign up if you haven't already. More info can be found on the events page of our website. We are very excited to be participating in… Continue reading What’s Fresh-Week of March 26th, 2018