As we gather for Thanksgiving, let’s honor the diverse influences that shape this imperfect yet important holiday. Yes, history is complex and its stories flawed, but Thanksgiving remains an opportunity to give and gather. Through food and feast, we continue to connect with history, culture, and each other.
As the days grow short and the nights long, we turn inward, relying on our inner resources, and as keepers of the hearth, cooks play a central role in contentment. The need for coziness is real; it uplifts our mood and strengthens connection. Let’s keep our houses homes with a few pleasurable autumnal shifts.
Get ready to elevate your fall cooking with these irresistible pear recipes. Follow along with Sidonie Maroon as we learn a variety of ways to use this delicious autumn staple.
With the autumn equinox near, Sidonie Maroon shares how to craft a charcuterie board that celebrates the season’s bounty by using fresh local ingredients.
Weeknight dinners often feel rushed and chaotic, squeezed between work, school activities, and other responsibilities. Can we reinvent dinner into a satisfying experience of connection and wholesome food, while saving time and money?
Outdoor cooking is the highlight of some of our most cherished memories with ones that we love. Follow along as we learn some new recipes for our next outdoor get together.
Would you like to develop a signature BBQ sauce but need help understanding what makes them tick? Follow along with Sidonie Maroon as we learn Flavor 101.
What is a caviar? Often a traditional fish roe or vegetable spread, perfect for crackers, bread or chips. Learn how to make caviars a part of your picnic.
Sometimes it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to taking steps toward sustainability. Follow along with Sidonie to make some small victories and great first steps to a sustainable kitchen.
My inner Spring cleaning happens while at the sink with soapy hands, hanging up a pot, or grabbing the milk bottle from the fridge. In all these unspectacular, yet contemplative moments of just being, I come to terms with realities and the necessities of change.
My Grandma, Winnie A. Dennis Wilson, born February 29, 1916, gave me cooking lessons every weekend of my ninth year. I cooked beside her throughout my childhood, and as those we hold dear, I keep her always in my thoughts.
Tinker Cavallaro passed away, and Port Townsend lost a valuable citizen. Her death feels like a former way of life packing its bags, but I think she left enough seeds to sprout decades of renewal.
A treat’s an out of the ordinary occasion. Not hunger easing like the mid-morning snack, but a respite, a reward and a pleasurable experience. We have the power to influence and change our family’s treats for good reasons, while ensuring that they remain delicious.
New Demo Series and chance to win the cookbook - Perfectly Good Food—A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking by Margaret and Irene Li.
Guacamole has become a staple for gameday get togethers, taco night and more. At the Food Co-op we’ve got all the ingredients for YOU to make a great guacamole for any occasion.
This symbolic time of rebirth and renewal is a magical opportunity to cook up traditions that will see us through our darkest season. Sidonie offers us some beautiful recipes perfect for the season.
Years ago, I remade Christmas cooking for myself. Little by little, I decided what mattered and let the rest go. And what did matter? — peaceful, contemplative cookie baking while listening to Christmas albums. A big bowl of bright oranges, with amaryllis and paperwhites blooming on the kitchen counter. Singing carols and laughing with my sons while cooking. Cuddling up with my husband and watching the twinkling tree lights in the dark. Having extended family over to make gingerbread. Perfecting my Panettone and Stollen sweet breads and gifting them to whoever comes by. Enjoying this special dedicated time with those I love, and realizing that it’s a lot more about presence than presents.
As we gather for Thanksgiving, let’s honor the diverse influences that shape this imperfect yet important holiday. Yes, history is complex and its stories flawed, but Thanksgiving remains an opportunity to give and gather. Through food and feast, we continue to connect with history, culture, and each other.