Archive for the ‘Co-op Talk’ Category
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Fresh from the Field: Your Savings Technique is Strong
Howdy-do Produce enthusiasts, Phil here to let you know how to save money.
To really save one must open one’s mind. Let me explain. Produce prices fluctuate with the season. This presents us an interesting paradox: high-quality is often LESS expensive than lower-quality. If your … Read more
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How to Shop the Co-op, pt 2: Bulk Loves You
With so many grocery stores and so few bulk aisles, those bins can be a little intimidating to some of us. It’s time for a quick tour. Bulk’s two aces: prices and treasures.
Let’s tune those expectations. While you won’t find enormous discounts, you will … Read more
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An Introduction
Hi blog loyalists. My name’s Adam Rubinstein. The Marketing staff figured it was nigh time for me to introduce myself. If you’ve seen something here since early October, I’ve written or edited it. I’m a print designer and editor by trade, and a poet and … Read more
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How to Shop the Co-op, pt. 1
My limited-income foodie’s conundrum:
I can taste the value of all-natural foods, and my budget can’t.A lot of people consider “organic” more expensive, but I think that’s a sham. Before questionable crop-dusting and genetically engineered potatoes, all food was organic. It represents the food … Read more
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Fresh from the Field: Meet the Brassicas (Part 2)
Welcome back for part two of my Brassica love-in. Just tuning in? There’s no better time to catch up.
Here’s my favorite way of chopping a head of cauliflower. Turn the head over and push the knife into the stem partway through. Next, pry … Read more
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Fresh from the Field: Meet the Brassicas (Part 1)
Say friends, did you know if you love produce, produce will love you back? Don’t believe me? I’d like to tell you about one particular family of vegetables that loves us back so much it’s crazy. The family is Brassica. Included are cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, … Read more
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On the Farmer Protection Act
Say you’re a corn farmer, and that your neighbor does the same. You use traditional seeds, your neighbor indulges in the genetically engineered (GE) variety, and you both go about your business. The GE seeds, in most cases, are immune to Roundup. In the … Read more
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Blog to Store to Table
Here’s an interesting trend.
Grocery stores across the country are seeing a lot more of someone: you. Yes, you. You, your neighbors, your kids’ teachers and your cousin Tito are all spending more time shopping – and most everyone seems to enjoy it like never … Read more
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Refund Checks are in the Mail!
Three things you should know at the end of 2009:
- La Montañita gave back $483,000 of our profits this year to our member/owners.
- We’ve returned over $2,000,000 in the last 20 years.
- In the end, the community profits.
The Board of Directors is pleased to … Read more