By Mandy Makinen, Co+op stronger together Maybe you've made limeade, put mandarin oranges in a salad, or whipped up lemon-pepper chicken. You might even have used grapefruit in a vinaigrette, if you were feeling fancy. Original in their own time, these ideas have been around awhile for good reason, they’re simple and tasty. In that spirit, here are some suggestions for fun, easy new ways to use citrus fruit: Thai on a lime Sometimes an appetizer is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Try this quick snack to ward off the after-work munchies. Place each ingredient into separate small bowls or custard cups: a couple handfuls of roasted, salted peanuts; a piece of candied ginger, chopped into smaller bits; and [...]

Seaweeds are the oldest family of plants on earth, enjoyed daily as a staple and healing food in many coastal parts of the world. They are rich in minerals, trace elements, vitamins, fiber, enzymes, and high-quality protein. The four varieties described below are sourced from Maine Seaweed and available in our West End Bulk Department. Maine Seaweed is a family-owned business that specializes in high-quality, hand-harvested seaweed foraged from the Gulf of Maine. Maine Seaweed’s owner and operator, Larch Hanson, has harvested seaweed for over four decades within a five-mile radius of his seaside home on Gouldsboro Bay. The Gulf of Maine is an exceptional place for seaweed harvesting because it’s an enclosed ecosystem, safe from the pollutants in [...]