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You Gotta Try This! Loving Farms Lemony Sunshine Bar
Regular Ithaca area visitors, Debbie and Craig Branker-Livermore became permanent residents just two weeks prior to the start of the...
The Cooperative Path from Farm to Store
Blake Johnson's education and professional background is in Information Systems, but his passion became agriculture. "I was introduced to a...
July 2026 Product Donation Drive – Second Wind Cottages
A Note from GreenStar: GreenStar worked with Cornell students in the Moral Psychology in Action class to help reinvigorate Second...
Agua Fresca
By: Co+op In Mexico, the freshest fruit is often made into agua fresca or “fresh water.” Use what’s ripe and...
Tangy Grilled Chicken Quarters
By: Co+op The ever-popular flavor of dill pickles gives this marinade and sauce a tart kick, which is balanced by...
Kale Pasta Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
By: Co+op Roasting chickpeas makes them dense and crunchy, providing a lively texture to this colorful pasta salad. The dressing...
No-Bake Granola Bars
By: Co+op Get the kids into the kitchen with this easy, no-bake treat. Using a “plain” granola, like honey-oat, will...
Portobello Mushroom Stir-Fry
By: Co+op The portobello mushroom is often used as a meatless alternative to a burger because it has a “meaty”...
Paloma Mocktail
By: Co+op The traditional Paloma is made with tequila, grapefruit and lime, but this non-alcoholic version skips the tequila. Sweetened...
French Lentil and Pepper Salad with Crispy Halloumi
By: Co+op Halloumi, paneer and “bread” cheeses have the quality of being able to stand up to a good sear...