If you shop in the Wedge’s Produce department, you’ve probably talked to Assistant Manager Mark Williams about what’s good and in season. Or you may have seen one of his videos on Wedge and Linden Hills Co-op’s Facebook page spotlighting the season’s best produce, wearing an amazing handsewn outfit. Mark always has great recommendations, so… Read More →
First retail store to carry Broders’ PASTA sauces! Signature sauces from Broders’ Cucina Italiana, packaged and sold at retail stores for the first time ever! You can now find three varieties of their delicious sauces in our grab n go refrigerated cases – Sugo Betti (Long-Simmered Tomato Sauce) Alfredo (Cream Sauce) Bolognese (Traditional Meat Sauce)… Read More →
At the co-op, our Purchasing and Merchandising team researches food trends, samples products and collects customer feedback to help support the unique product selection we have at our stores. Owners and shoppers let us know what they love by purchasing products that become best sellers. This year, we’re sharing our customer favorites in this Best…
A Q&A with John Peterson, Farmer & General Manager of Ferndale Market Tell us a little bit about Ferndale Market and your history. Our farm was started in 1939 by my grandfather, Dale Peterson. Shortly after he started the farm, he met my grandmother, Fern, so we’re proud that all our turkey products still carry… Read More →
By Uli Koester, Executive Director of Midwest Food Connection A recent Washington Post headline* shouted: “Kids are terrified, anxious and depressed about climate change.” The article discusses deep concerns many youth have about the world’s future, and what they can do about it. At the Midwest Food Connection (MFC), we have one simple but powerful… Read More →
By Mike Kempenich, The Gentleman Forager When I teach young students about mushrooms, I start by asking how many of them “like” mushrooms. Typically, one or two hands will go up in a group of 30. After finishing the class, and sampling many species of mushrooms, I ask how many now like at least one… Read More →
New Plant-Based Signs! It’s now easier to find plant-based products around our stores! Look for the green leaves to find our unique variety of plant-based meats, cheeses, desserts and more.
By Josh Resnik CEO The past decade has seen a huge shift in food. As gurus of great flavor, we’re excited for what’s to come. Through conversations with staff across the co-op, here’s a list of eight big trends in food and supplements that fill our shelves right now. 1 milk without moo The days… Read More →
By Leigh McCarren Ownership and Outreach Specialist At the Wedge and Linden Hills Co-op, we’re proud to make our fresh sausages from scratch. We use only the best, highest quality ingredients in our sausages. The talented butchers in our Meat Departments develop recipes, assemble ingredients and link each sausage by hand to create the delicious… Read More →
John Sugimura is the executive chef at PinKU Japanese in Northeast Minneapolis. Starting this Summer, we’re excited to partner with PinKU to offer fresh sushi and Japanese street food at the co-op every day. We sat down with John to learn the story behind PinKU. What was your inspiration for starting PinKU? I am a… Read More →
