The Exciting World of Dry Beans
by: Carl Haakenstad, Bulk Buyer Well, ok, I admit that not everybody thinks of dry beans as very exciting, but they have a lot to offer the shopper who is value, health and flavor conscious. Dry beans are a great example of the slow foods to be found in the bulk department because they are […]
Co-ops Make a Difference Every Day
by Nate Furler, Marketing Manager The food co-op brings people together to share good food and create healthy communities. This year, cooperatives of all kinds are celebrating the United Nations declaration of 2012 as the International Year of Cooperatives. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to show everyone how our co-ops build a better […]
The Many Uses of Tofu… when Replacing Dairy
by Johanna Bergan, Education and Outreach Coordinator Tofu is known for its versatile style and its ability to absorb any flavor in a dish. Tofu is also known to pack a powerful punch of protein with less than a third of the calories in an equivalent serving of beef. More protein, fewer calories – what’s […]
Making the Cut: How we select products in the Co-op Wellness department.
By: Gretchen Fox Schempp, Wellness Manager I am often approached by customers asking: “Why should I buy my supplements and body care items in your store?” This is such a valuable question and I am always happy to answer. First and foremost, in the Oneota Wellness department, we strive to offer the best in customer […]
Moosewood Restaurant
By: Beth Rotto, Cheese Buyer While on a family vacation recently, I had the thrill of visiting the Moosewood Restaurant in downtown Ithaca, New York. Like many longtime Co-op members, I have well-worn copies of Moosewood cookbooks going back to the 1970s. My husband, Jon, actually gave me the original Moosewood Cookbook on Valentine’s Day, […]