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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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On Resolutions
It’s that time again. By tomorrow afternoon, if we’re awake, we’ll all be wondering how to burn off the Holiday indulgences, which will seem a little less justified. But this season has been about celebrating what remains: family, friends, food and warmth. And if we … 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
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Fresh from the Field: At One with the Possibilities
Howdy-do produce enthusiasts! Phil here to let you know how to save money in the produce department. To really save money one must open one’s mind. Let me explain: produce prices go up and down with a particular product’s season. This seasonality presents us with … Read more
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Getting Fresh with the Pilgrims
Hey Gorgeous Green Bean,
Let’s face it–the Puritans who settled the Plymouth Plantation in New England were a pretty bland group–in flavorless contrast to their Florentine contemporaries. So who do you think prepared the better food? The Italians, silly! So infuse your Thanksgiving feast … Read more
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Getting Fresh with Radical Pre-Holiday Self-Love
Good News, Sweet Potato!
The weeks leading up to Thanksgiving are a great time to join me in avoiding your holiday preparations altogether! I’m not saying boycott Thanksgiving, I’m just saying give yourself a little love before the storm! Besides, you’ll probably be more efficient … Read more
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Fresh from the Field: Cheap Eats
Greetings produce lovers!
Just wanted to let you know the Co-op is doing everything we can to make this year’s holiday season the best ever. In addition to the super deals on local and organic turkeys, we’ve got some awesome specials on produce I wanted … Read more
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Fresh from the Field: The Sweetest Potato of Them All
Oh man, last week was just nuts. Our store’s server crashed and all our recent sales data was lost. No big deal to you, but to me, utter ruin. You see, when I place an produce order I look at past sales to determine how … Read more