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Bulk Department News: Local coffee, nutritious sea vegetables, and warm soup!
Did you catch the feature on Argueta's coffee in November’s GreenLeaf? GreenStar's West End Bulk Department is now stocking two...
Creamy Winter Squash Risotto
Serves: 4 This recipe combines shiitake mushrooms, butternut squash, and Parmesan cheese. A splash of white wine vinegar is a decent...
Meyer Lemons are a Winter Treat!
Meyer Lemons originated in China in the early 1900’s. Thought to be a cross between a regular lemon and a...
Light up Winter with Locally Made Candles
The simple lighting of a candle takes on special meaning at this time of year, when people are celebrating religious...
Sweet Local Bodycare from Avital’s Apiaries
Bees perform a kind of alchemy, transforming pollen and nectar into sweet, sticky honey, beloved by cartoon bears and all...
Oh Fudge – Vegan Baking is Easy with This New Product
Making your grandma's favorite dessert recipes vegan just got easier. Nature’s Charm has created a canned sweetened condensed milk substitute...
Local Producer Highlight-Finger Lakes Maple
Traditions of generational farming live on at the home of Finger Lakes Maple, where Owen Raymond makes 250 to 400...
Caroline’s Snow Farm Creamery
At Snow Farm Creamery, it would be an understatement to say that dairy farming was a tradition. The Snows have...
Turkey Roasting Tips
By: Co+op, welcome to the table Roast your turkey to perfection with these turkey roasting tips. Roasting Remove the giblets from...
Thanksgiving Cranberry Recipes
Oh cranberry sauce, why are you enjoyed for such a short time of the year? Whether you like canned, jellied,...
It’s Pie Time!
It's pie time! GreenStar’s bakery cases are always filled with delicious creations, but in November, appetites turn to the traditional....