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Infusion This

Infusion This

Infusing beverages is kind of like modern art. Or last Friday night. It involves minimal rules, maximum guesswork, and a splash of adventuresome spontaneity. You can infuse pretty much anything, but the best results come from infusing a “life liquid,” and by that we...

DIY Lip Balm

DIY Lip Balm

There is nothing like the proud thrill of a successful DIY project. Whether it’s learning to whip up a fun, funky lunch, making your own haircare products or mixing up a soothing facial out of nourishing ingredients from your kitchen, the rewards last long after the...

5 Tasty (and Tasteful) Kitchen Gifts

5 Tasty (and Tasteful) Kitchen Gifts

‘Tis the season of giving. And nothing feels quite so jolly good as sharing a great gift with a loved one. Do you have someone on your list who loves food? Well, look no further. No matter the level of foodie passion—beginner cook or master home chef—everyone can...

Avocado Brownies

Avocado Brownies

By: Robin Asbell Recipe Information Total Time: 45 minutes; 20 minutes active Servings: 16 Brownies are a perfect place to slip in some creamy avocado. In place of some of the butter, avocado adds creaminess with more nutrients and fewer calories. You will never know...

Tips for Creating a Personalized Gift Basket

Tips for Creating a Personalized Gift Basket

Your co-op is a great source for local, unique and flavorful products that delight, inspire and nourish body and soul. Create a special holiday gift basket for friends, family and co-workers by choosing a selection of items that they will enjoy. Customization is key...

DIY Body Scrub with Essential Oils

DIY Body Scrub with Essential Oils

By: Aura Cacia Your skin is your body's first line of defense against a host of tough customers—sun exposure, pollution, hot days and freezing cold temps. It's important to take good care of your skin so it can take good care of you. Why not pamper your skin with an...

Sweet Potato Maafe

Sweet Potato Maafe

Recipe Information Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 What's a maafe, you ask? A popular West African dish, made with groundnuts (usually peanut butter), tomatoes and optional beef, lamb or chicken. This delicious vegetarian version is packed with nutrition and pairs...

Persimmon Bread Pudding

Persimmon Bread Pudding

Total Time: 2 hours; 1 hour active Servings: 8 Savor the seasonal sweetness of Hachiya persimmons in this moist and delicious bread pudding. Ingredients 4 to 5 ripe Hachiya persimmons 3 eggs 2 cups milk 3/4 cup sugar, divided 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon...

Traditional Latkes

Traditional Latkes

Recipe Information Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Latkes are often served as part of the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, as a reminder of the small jar of lamp oil that miraculously lasted eight nights. Fry up some delicious, crispy potato pancakes and enjoy them with...

Sweet Potato and Parsnip Latkes

Sweet Potato and Parsnip Latkes

By:Co+op Recipe Information Total Time: 30-40 minutes Servings: 12 (12 latkes) This tasty latke variation can be enjoyed with applesauce, chipotle sour cream, horseradish sauce, smoked fish and more! Ingredients 2 cups shredded sweet potatoes 1 cup shredded parsnips 3...

Matzo Ball Soup

Matzo Ball Soup

  By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time: 50 minutes; 25 minutes active Servings: 4 While matzo ball soup is a traditional dish served during the Jewish Passover holiday, this delicious, comforting soup can be enjoyed any time of the year. Ingredients Matzo...

Making Your Own Herb Butters and Spreads

Making Your Own Herb Butters and Spreads

By: Lynne Char Bennet If you love what fresh herbs contribute to your dishes but hate that half of the parsley or tarragon you buy goes to waste, try using the leftovers in a delicious compound butter. A softened butter mixed with herbs, spices, and other seasonings,...

Turkey Roasting Tips

Turkey Roasting Tips

Roast your turkey to perfection with these turkey roasting tips. Roasting • Remove the giblets from turkey cavities after thawing. Cook separately. • Set oven temperature no lower than 325°F. • Place turkey or turkey breast on lower rack in a shallow roasting pan. •...

Everything You Need to Know About Pie Dough

Everything You Need to Know About Pie Dough

By: Megan Dorn I've always loved pie, in particular my Aunt Susie’s apple pie. When I was a kid she would bake one, wrap it up and give it to me for my birthday. Did I sit around the dinner table and share the delicious pie with my family? Absolutely not. I would...