The trend of holiday gift giving sometimes leads us to purchase unnecessary…
Author: Laurie Gelb
Laurie Gelb is the Co-op's Member Engagement Specialist. Contact her at LaurieGelb@coopfoodstore.com.
Thank You for a Successful Paper Shred Event
Thank you all for joining us on a beautiful Saturday morning in…
Did you know that cranberries don’t grow in water? Neither did I
Cool Facts about Cranberries Cranberries do not grow in water. They grow…
2020 Shred Events
The September Shred Event was a huge success, raising over $700. Thank…
We Offered and You Provided—Closing the Loop with Gimme 5
The Gimme 5 collection event was a huge success on Saturday, thanks…
Recycle and Rot
When you’ve tried the preceding steps, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse then it’s time…
Reduce and Reuse
“Create the room to fill up our lives with meaning instead of stuff.” –…
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…
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.
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.