What is an element that is essential to life yet is also…
Author: Jamie King
Jaime retired from the Co-op in 2022. A chef at the Co-op for 11 years, he finished his career in inventory control and recipe development for the Prepared Foods Department. An Omnivore, his favorite food is chocolate but he will eat most anything. He lives by the lake in Grantham with his lovely wife and their dog Maddie.
Wake Up and Smell the Flowers!
The spectacular glory of autumn foliage is well-documented. The spring thing is…
The Story You Never Heard About This Very Tenacious Tuber
The potato has an amazing history that is ever so slightly obscured…
Roots, Roots, Roots for the Home Team
You can’t ‘beet’ a good parsnip … and you can’t ‘turnip’ your…
Wheat from Chaff
During the 18th century the British considered the Irish to be boorish…
Hay!
One of our most important local crops never even hits the shelves…
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Corn
August means local corn. It is an event to be sure. Some…
Bounty of the Season
This is just a crazy time of year to try to keep…
The Dirt on Local Lettuce
Summer is here and the weather is just right for tender and…
Tips for Grilling the Perfect Memorial Day Burger
What’s the secret? Umami! Sweet, salty, sour, bitter are the four most…
Awesome, Fabulous Asparagus Recipes!
I was talking to a close friend recently about asparagus. He was…
Want Some Unique Maple Syrup Recipes from a Co-op Chef?
There is little that is uplifting about our “Fifth Season” here in…
Love and Chocolate
Dig this sweet chocolate lava cake recipe from a Co-op chef.
Can It
A Co-op chef shares a sweet applesauce recipe.
Taking Stock
A Co-op chef dishes out recipes for stock and explains why it really matters.
It Just Might be Pork, Butt …
Something the holidays evoke are memories—the sound of sleigh bells, the sight of Christmas lights and chestnuts roasting on the open fire.
Soup du Jour
Try seasonal butternut squash and apples for a savory, classic soup.
The Three Sisters
Enjoy a fabulous recipe from a Co-op chef paying tribute to the ‘Three Sisters.’