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
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
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Not many things say Spring quite like fresh asparagus. It is a beautiful and versatile vegetable, and does great with a wide variety of cooking techniques. One of the tastiest ways to eat it is in a creamy soup. It is wonderful paired with a sandwich or salad for lunch or dinner. This soup requires… Continue reading Cream of Asparagus Soup
Asparagus- A Symbol of Spring
You know that Spring is here when you go to the local food shop or farmer's market and see asparagus for sale, or open a magazine or look online and see a wide variety of recipes featuring it. This is one of the first signals the at Spring is upon us, and that the weather… Continue reading Asparagus- A Symbol of Spring