“Create the room to fill up our lives with meaning instead of stuff.” –…
Author: Ken Davis (page 3)
Ken Davis is the Co-op's senior copywriter. Email him at kdavis@coopfoodstore.com.
Simplify Your Life by Reducing Waste—Step 1: Refuse
Refuse what you don’t need. The first step to reducing our waste…
Simplify Your Life by Reducing Your Waste
Recently I came across a book by Bea Johnson, author of the…
You Can Now Use Reusable Bags at all Co-op Locations.
Here is how to use them safely. By Ken Davis In a…
Love Food, Not Waste
First of a two-part series Waste not, want not is an aphorism…
Vermont Adopts The Most Comprehensive Plastic Ban in The United States
Vermont’s “single-use product law” goes into effect July 1, 2020. The law…
Incredible Edibles in Your Back Yard!
If you’ve changed your travel plans and are spending more time at…
Practicing Kindness in Stressful Times
Don’t let kindness become another victim of COVID-19. A kind word and a thank you to employees goes a long way in maintaining our humanity throughout this pandemic.
Considering More Plant-Based Eating?
Plant-based or plant-forward eating focuses on foods primarily from plants. This includes not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans.
A Bubbling Fun Activity—Sourdough Starter
We all love bread – whether it’s a pita, challah, bagels, roti, naan, focaccia, tortillas or pizza. Bread making begins with two basic ingredients–flour and water.
Resilient Local Food Systems
I decided the best way to find out why our local farms are resilient at this time would be to connect with some of the farmers that source their product to the Co-op Food stores. I wanted to understand the impact of this pandemic on their businesses, and what motivates them to stay with farming – in the best and worst of times such as these.
Thanks to Our Awesome Mask Makers!
Want to Show Employees a Little Love? Show ‘Em Your Mask!
So…You Went To the Grocery Store. Here’s What To Do When You Get Home
So, you have made it through the grocery store, practiced 6 ft. social distancing, no interaction, appropriately waiting your turn for checkout, used grocery store appointed bags—and now you are ready to take your loot home! Us updates change daily, we imagine you have questions about what to do with those groceries once you get home.
Looking for Safe Ways to Celebrate Passover and Easter? Try This.
by Laurie Gelb, Lindsay Smith, and Ken Davis Co-op Outreach So you’re…
We’ve Improved Our Member Discount Program. Here’s How.
Members, great news! We took our nifty member-discount program, infused it with…
Following How COVID-19 Affects the Food Supply? You Should Know About This.
Some of the best food-industry reporting out there is generated by the Los…
Co-op Transitions to Single-Use Bags in Response to Emergency Order
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu issued the state’s 10th emergency order to address the deepening…
Helping You Get What You Need: Update on the Co-op’s Supply Chains
To our members and shoppers, We know everyone is worried about finding…