Much of the garbage we see floating in the ocean today starts at our shopping carts. Making a difference begins with zero waste shopping and the packaging that comes with it. This is especially true with groceries and bathroom items.

Each month, the Food Co-op will highlight one of the many non-profit groups we support with our Beans for Bags program. Thanks to all our members for their nominations and continued re-use of their shopping bags. Funds generated help support people doing great work in our community.

Each month, I report to the board on how we are progressing on our long-term goals, which we call our Ends. These Ends reflect our aspirations—what we want to accomplish—and they are what makes us different from a regular grocery store. We publish these reports as a blog to keep our member-owners up to date on what we are doing.

With a pot each of beans and rice, you have the foundation for a series of easy meals.

This tropical pasta salad is a great side dish for grilled chicken or tofu seasoned with a jerk spice rub.

 The Instant Pot is a boon for cooking tasty Irish stews. It requires little effort and time, and the results are fabulous. After an hour, including prep and hands-off cooking time I have a stew that’s fall apart tender with a rich stock and complex flavors.

EPIC products are a modern expression of ancestral diets and lifestyles, allowing people to thrive consuming a wide array of nature's bounties—just as Mother Nature intended.

Each Month, Members are given three choices on where to donate their beans ($.05). This month we are happy to feature Sunfield - Land for Learning.

To Celebrate Pi Day, We are sharing 9 recipes with you!

Lioness Organics is in the process of receiving it’s USDA Organic Certification.  I am in the final stages, and hope to be offering certified organic products to you soon! **SAVE 10% on all Lioness Organics Products through March 2019

Sunflowers dig deep, stand tall, turn towards the sun, and aren’t afraid to be big and bold. The best thing about sunflowers is that they share their bounty with all.

Each month, I report to the board on how we are progressing on our long-term goals, which we call our Ends. These Ends reflect our aspirations—what we want to accomplish—and they are what makes us different from a regular grocery store.

Food Co-op Board Endorses Washington State Plastic Bag Ban

Each month, the Food Co-op will highlight one of the many non-profit groups we support with our Beans for Bags program. This month we feature The Benji Project

See what our middle school kids are up to!

When I’m in the kitchen, I want to make it joyful.  I believe in the everyday enchantment of my life, of adding spices here and there to increase happiness. Cooking is a wonderful place to practice, and sprinkling love throughout my work is a win for everybody at the table.

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Making a multi-step meal simple with Instant Pot and Oven as your dance partners.

Currently, I’m attempting to eat 30 diverse forms of plant fiber every day, and it’s easier than it sounds. The trick is to keep it fun. My rule of thumb is 7 different plants for each meal, and 4 at each snack. Here are some of the games I play.

At the January board meeting, the board, member-owners, and staff were invited to explore the key words and concepts that we’d like to keep in our co-op’s Mission and Principles statements.