Skagit Valley Food Co-op http://skagitfoodcoop.com Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 9-9 / 360.336.977 Fri, 17 May 2013 21:45:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 In the Kitchen with Jill… http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15430&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-the-kitchen-with-jill-129 http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15430#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:36 +0000 Jill http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15430 “Mom…we need a treat.”

“What kind of treat…?”

“A real treat with chocolate and stuff, something that doesn’t resemble health food.”

….head spinning around the kitchen trying to concoct something  yummy but won’t send us into straight insulin shock!!!

“Ok I have a plan….let’s get crackin”

“Oh gee Mommy..you’re the best ever!!!”  (Ok so I

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]]> http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?feed=rss2&p=15430 0 On the Butchers’ Block: Stuffed Burgers http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15374&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=on-the-butchers-block-stuffed-burgers http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15374#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 20:24:26 +0000 JodieB http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15374 At our Managers meeting this morning,  Galen from our Meat Dept brought in a plate of “bites” for us to try. The Meat Department is on a roll,  with awesome sausages and family style shepherds pies,  and now…

Burgers. Not just any burgers -  burgers stuffed with bacon and blue cheese or cheddar. We did

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No one likes the smell of kitty litter…used or new. Often we hear that “commercial” cat litters are filled with chemicals that are not good for the kitty or the environment.  Barring having kitty use the great outdoors, or be potty trained here is an alternative homemade kitty litter.

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]]> http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?feed=rss2&p=15372 0 Co+op Kitchen: Discovering Unique Grains http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15369&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coop-kitchen-discovering-unique-grains http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15369#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 17:12:26 +0000 Jill http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15369 From barley to wheatberries, Shefaly Ravula takes us on a quick tour of hearty and versatile whole grains you can incorporate into nearly any meal.

Find more Co+op Kitchen videos featuring information and easy recipes for making delicious meals at home, as well as handy hints from chefs and food enthusiasts who love sharing their passion

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]]> http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?feed=rss2&p=15369 0 In the Kitchen with Jill… http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15347&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-the-kitchen-with-jill-128 http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15347#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 14:35:37 +0000 Jill http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15347 Did I mention that I was not eating grains? Did I mention that I love toast? Did I mention that on Mothers Day I should be able to have toast? I am not celiac, but I am on an elimination diet to try and find the cause of my tummy troubles. That being said when

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Sale time in Mercantile, while supplies last -

Great deals on cloth diapers,  lunch containers,  kitchen aids -

loads of stuff to help Moms out,  and Dads…

Come stop by the Mercantile and see what new and interesting merchandise we’ve got in store now!

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]]> http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?feed=rss2&p=15361 0 Spring in the Deli – Fresh Flavors http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15350&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-in-the-deli-fresh-flavors http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15350#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 21:34:22 +0000 JodieB http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15350  It’s spring in our Deli!

Sarah B,  one of our awesome Deli leads,  stopped us in the back room today to insist that we try the new offering in the salad case…

Grilled Asparagus! In a balsamic reduction sauce,  with citrus.

We’re all pretty excited.

One of our new cooks made it – we have

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]]> http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?feed=rss2&p=15350 0 The Produce Report: May 13-19, 2013 http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15330&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-produce-report-may-13-19-2013 http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15330#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 17:14:55 +0000 Jenny http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15330

California grown Organic Cucumbers and Broccoli are a terrific value this week – 99¢ lb. The melons from Mexico are of particularly good quality and coming in at really good prices,  too. Organic Honeydew Melons are 79¢ lb,  Organic Cantaloupe are 89¢ lb. Super-sweet,  bright-pink fleshed,  Organic Mini Watermelons are 99¢ lb.

Here’s

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]]> http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?feed=rss2&p=15330 0 May 17 is Bike-To-Work Day http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15043&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=may-17-is-bike-to-work-day http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15043#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 22:40:06 +0000 Jenny http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15043 May 17 is National Bike-to-Work Day and the Co-op is showing its support for this healthy mode of transportation by hosting a “refreshment station” in our parking lot. Stop by on your bike from 7:30-9am and enjoy FREE Organic Bananas and Coffee. Come back between 4:30-6pm to pick up your coupon for a FREE Organic

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]]> http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?feed=rss2&p=15043 0 Co+op Kitchen: Miso Glazed Salmon http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15319&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coop-kitchen-miso-glazed-salmon http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15319#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 18:36:00 +0000 Jill http://skagitfoodcoop.com/?p=15319 The Stronger Together Team has been busy putting together videos to help you in your quest for delicious meals! To see more recipes and helpful kitchen tips ,visit their website:strongertogether.coop.

 

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