by Jessica Jones-Hughes, Registered Dietitian and Equal Exchange Banana Coordinator At Equal Exchange, we are thrilled to be opening up a new supply chain, for organic cashews grown by small-scale farmers in El Salvador. Delicious, sustainably grown, revolutionary for the … Continue reading
by Ilene Cristdahl, N.D., LAc Did you know that one out of four people in America are either diabetic or pre-diabetic? Unfortunately, this disease doesn’t arouse the immediate attention it deserves, because it can simmer quietly for years, all the … Continue reading
BriarPatch Co-op Community Market strives to provide high quality products and merchandise for our owners and customers at all times. We use the following guidelines for choosing products. The full Merchandising Policy is posted at briarpatch.coop/shop/products. PART 1 • Preferred … Continue reading
What is the real cost of food? The prices at the checkout stand are obvious, but what about the intangibles? How much more does food cost than what we see on our receipts? Francis Moore Lappé, author of “Diet for … Continue reading
by Charlotte Vallaeys, The Cornucopia Institute For the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has weighed in on organic foods for children. In its report, which was widely covered in the national media, the AAP acknowledged that many … Continue reading
by Ilene Crystdahl, ND, L.Ac This article continues the discussion of inflammation begun in the article by Julie DeHollander, RD, CD, in the October/November 2012 issue of The Vine. Chronic inflammation is increasingly being viewed as a key component in … Continue reading
Nevada County’s Sustainable Food and Farm Conference will once again bring together an internationally renowned panel of speakers, local and national farming related businesses and organizations, and the public, for a weekend full of informative lectures, lively discussion, a food … Continue reading
In his search for more local options to meet the needs of our customers, Johnny Miccio, our Meat Department Manager, discovered a cattle ranch that is very close to home. Elster Ranch is located off of McCourtney Road right here … Continue reading
strongertogether.coop Frontier Natural Products Co-op is a leading supplier of organic herbs and spices. Besides being committed to providing quality natural and organic products for consumers, they also have a strong commitment to the people and the land that produce … Continue reading
What’s in the dip? Thanks to your way with spices, that’s what guests will be asking as they wonder why your dips are so delicious and distinctive. Here are some tips to help you whip up your very own version … Continue reading