Dear Co-op Members, I want to thank the whole Co-op community, members, shoppers, employees, local vendors, and community partners for our amazing effort this year. I have marveled at the understanding and care that folks have taken in protecting ourselves and each other from the COVID-19 threat. You have likely heard about the …
In a recent carbon neutrality committee meeting we were talking about the source of our food. No surprise there, right? After all, whether our produce comes from California or is grown here in Vermont affects the broader carbon footprint of each meal. Then Kari, the Co-op’s general manager, mentioned something interesting: …
Starting April 5, Food Solutions New England is hosting the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge. Join this shared journey of learning, expanding your knowledge, and charting a course of action to dismantle racism in our food system and our world. Those registering will receive a thought-provoking daily prompt for …
As winter loosens its grip, sugar makers all around the state are hard at work preparing for sugaring season. They are clearing lines, setting taps and stockpiling fuel. They are watching thermometers and feeling the air for the telltale signs that the sap is about to flow. And on those days when …
With a new year, and new possibilities underway, the coming of spring feels even more powerful. Sugaring season brings longer days, milder temperatures, and the first stirrings of the natural world. What better way to celebrate than with the bounty of maple syrup! While the simple raw sweetness of syrup is a delight on its own, …
Now through Monday, March 22, we will be taking orders for specialty meats to complete your holiday meal plans. Hams will be available from North Country Smokehouse, a local producer in Claremont, NH, with a mission to “support culinary excellence by hand crafting artisanal smoked meats with exceptional flavor, premium ingredients, …
