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BriarPatch Presents The Story of Plastic, a virtual film night benefitting SYRCL’s Yuba River Cleanup Thursday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets $10, PURCHASE HERE! Join BriarPatch Food Co-op and Wild [...]

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6:00 – 7:30 PM TUESDAY, MARCH 23BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!COST: $25 Make your own mozzarella cheese in 30 minutes at home when you join BriarPatch Food Co-op and Hether Frayer on Zoom for [...]

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BRIARPATCH FOOD CO-OP? I feel strongly committed to the co-operative vision. BriarPatch is a great example of how a co-operative endeavor can be so influential in making [...]

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BRIARPATCH FOOD CO-OP? I love the BPFC because it’s a shining example of how a business can thrive financially and at the same time be in service to the community.   Our [...]

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BRIARPATCH FOOD CO-OP? I love and am proud of so many things about BriarPatch. I love that it is a cooperative, with open membership and democratic control, dedicated to [...]

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BRIARPATCH FOOD CO-OP? What I love about BriarPatch the example it sets for how enterprise and progressive ideals can work in harmony to improve the quality of life for all [...]

In New Mexico, when you order enchiladas you’re asked what kind of sauce you want on them –  red, green, or “Christmas” – which is some of both! Canned enchilada sauce can be an easy [...]

Makes 1 dozen muffins Mochi muffins are made with sweet rice flour, which makes them nice and chewy inside and out. Dark brown sugar and molasses gives their sweetness a satisfying depth. They’ll [...]

Makes 4 servings Looking for a new take on sautéed greens? Tea to the rescue! Genmaicha tea is a nutty-tasting mixture of green tea and puffed rice, and it’s great as a seasoning. Here’s a nice [...]

 Want to advertise in the Vine Newsletter? The Vine is available to readers throughout the GV/NC community and are distributed through direct mail to co-op owners, inserted into The Union [...]

Hummus 4 cups cauliflower florets (about a pound) ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ cup tahini 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt 1 ½ tsp cumin powder ¼ tsp paprika, plus [...]

Pumpkin Molasses Pie (Flour Crust) Makes 1 9” pie A bit more depth of flavor and less sweet than your usual pumpkin pie. Use your favorite pie crust. We like Rose Levy Beranbaum’s The Pie and [...]

Serves 4 Ingredients: 16 open-cup mushrooms (like crimini), even-sized and stalks cut level 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 2 Tbsp minced fresh [...]

Up to 10 servings Wrapping a turkey in bacon means no need to salt, brine, or basting. Making a bacon blanket is easy, and butter “glue” holds the bacon in place. Weave the bacon strips tightly [...]

This covers your starch and your greens. Perfecto! Dough 3½ cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp sugar 1½ tsp salt 3 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces, chilled in freezer Filling 2 large heads [...]

Makes about 1 ½ cups This is a wonderful sauce or gravy. The coffee brings a depth of flavor that some people mistake for beef stock. Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. olive oil 2 extra-large shallots, rough [...]

The fresh herbs in the Warm Herbed Vinaigrette are a great addition to this vegan holiday favorite. Ingredients: 1 Celebration Roast 1 onion, peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds 1 Tbsp [...]

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this quick and easy combo of pantry basics. Sweet and salty, topped with chocolate and nuts…great to share with friends and family! Ingredients: 35 – 50 crackers: [...]

Nothing says “comfort food” in the Fall like a creamy, dreamy dish topped with dumplings. This is like a pot pie, but the dumpling topping is steamed instead of baked. A great way to enjoy [...]

6 servings Fun to make, fun to eat! Salad: 1 pound broccoli florets (from 1 ½ pounds broccoli stalks), thinly sliced and then roughly chopped ½ cup raw sunflower seeds or slivered almonds ½ cup [...]

6-8 Servings Make this delicious pumpkin “pie” using basic ingredients for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s also a great addition to your celebration table. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 6 [...]

6-8 Servings Creamy with crispy edges, these make wonderful Thanksgiving taters! The starchiness of russets make them the clear potato choice for a great casserole. Ingredients: Butter to grease [...]

Serves 4 2 6-oz. cans tuna packed in oil 3 cups drained and rinsed canned white beans, preferably cannellini (from 2 15-oz. cans) 1 small-medium red onion, sliced thin 1 Tbsp drained capers 2 [...]

Serves 4 3 cups cooked or 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed 1 cup celery, diced ¼ cup diced red pepper ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped [...]

Makes about 3 cups ⅓ cup ground coffee (medium-coarse grind is best) Milk- dealer’s choice: condensed, coconut, oat, dairy, etc. (optional) In a jar, stir together coffee and 1 ½ cups cold water. [...]

2 cups rolled oats 1 cup chia seeds 4 cups non-dairy milk (almond, coconut, hemp, etc.) or water Pinches of salt and cinnamon Maple syrup, or other sweetener, to taste 2 bananas Nuts, granola [...]

Makes about 12 balls ½ cup rolled oats ¼ cup natural peanut or almond butter ¼ cup peanut flour, almond flour, or protein powder ¼ cup honey or agave 3 Tbsp dried cranberries 1 tsp vanilla [...]

Ingredients: 2 lbs Persian cucumbers, cut diagonally into 1/2’ thick slices (or peeled and seeded standard cukes) 1 tsp salt 3 Tbsp Wildbrine Kimchi Sriracha 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp [...]

Flat iron steak is from the upper portion of the top blade roast. Its triangular shape is like an old clothing iron…so, flat iron! It’s uniform thickness, nice marbling and rich flavor make it [...]

Make cauliflower steaks on the grill and also in the oven. Both work great and it’s an easy way to get your veggie quota! Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil, plus more for grill 1 large head [...]

When you get one of these in your hand, you’ll be ch-ch-ch-chillin’! Ingredients: 1 cup Berry-Chia Seed Jam  ¾ cup coconut water 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice Pinch of kosher salt ½ cup fresh Berries [...]

Makes 3 cups popsicle filling, enough for six-½ cup molds. Popsicles for breakfast? Why not! Yogurt, granola and fresh fruit come together for an easy, versatile frozen fruit parfait on a stick. [...]

The classic combo of strawberries and cream come together for a delightfully refreshing treat. Dice or mash some of the strawberries if you like extra texture. Ingredients: 2 lbs hulled [...]

Often relegated to the supporting role of the “secret creamy ingredient,” avocado takes center stage in a fun, fresh and gratifyingly green frozen treat! For an even more decadent treat, drizzle [...]

These Mexican popsicles take their name from the Spanish word for “trowel”. Packed with fresh fruit, they aren’t quite as sweet as the conventional, neoncolored variety. To this fruit, add [...]

On the Cob: 4 servings. Off the Cob, aka Dip: About 3 cups On or off the cob, the flavors of Mexican street corn are delicious and fun. Grilling the ears of corn adds smokiness, and if you don’t [...]

Makes about 2 cups This savory herb sauce with the brightness of lemon is great on just about anything you can think of – grilled bread, steak, pasta, fish, you name it. You can also stir a [...]

Makes 2 cups Here are two recipes for speedy pickle gratification! Having pickled red onions around instantly adds a touch of zing to your sandwiches and burgers, on top of tacos or nachos, or [...]

Makes 4 servings Do you like “sweet heat?” Spicy Watermelon to the rescue! This spice ‘n’ lime combo could quickly become your go-to sidekick for enjoying watermelon, and also [...]

Makes 1 ½ to 2 cups Chia seeds are the key to quick and easy fresh, homemade jam. Their gelling power can transform ripe fruit into a low-sugar, spreadable jam in about 20 minutes! Chia jam is a [...]

Making your own pizza is easy peasy and a fun activity at home. Here are some pro tips for getting a great result without a lot of fuss. Let the dough come to room temperature while you prep your [...]

No flour, no problem! The Co-op now has two popular cookies available for you to bake at home. Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter cookie dough is sold in pint containers and located in the [...]

Makes 4-6 servings Go from simple to spectacular in just about thirty minutes. Fine slicing helps the cooking go lickety-split. Got a little more time and a few more veggies? This is one recipe [...]

Makes 4-6 servings For the chips ¼ cup vegetable oil, for frying 12 corn tortillas, cut into 8 wedges each Kosher salt OR: About 12 oz. corn tortilla chips, like Late July Quinoa and Chia For the [...]

Makes 6-8 servings Serve warm or cold, as the main event with shredded rotisserie chicken or a side dish with some freshly-torn dino kale or radicchio leaves mixed in. Ingredients 1 ½ cups pearl [...]

Ingredients 3 3/4 cups unbleached bread flour 4 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1/3 cup currants or raisins 4 Tbsp. cold butter, cut into 8 pieces 1 cup buttermilk 1 large egg 2 Tbsp. [...]

Makes 3-4 dozen Easy to make, easy to store and bring with you everywhere…keeping it simple when a snack attack hits, whether in traffic or on the trails! BriarPatch bulk section [...]

A great way to introduce yourself to za’atar, and so easy to make! 6-8 pieces of bone-in, skin on chicken (thighs, breasts, drumsticks) 6 Tbsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 2-3 Tbsp. za’atar [...]

Brush this glaze on chicken, pork or salmon during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Coat one side, cook for 5 minutes, flip, brush the other side, cook another 5 minutes and flip once more to heat [...]

Spreadable, savory, simple! 1 cup pitted brine-cured olives 2 Tbsp. capers, rinsed and squeezed dry 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 tsp. Dijon mustard ½ tsp. Herbes de Provence 1 – 2 Tbsp. [...]

The egg was a symbol of the rebirth of the earth in pre-Christian celebrations of spring. Word has it that in the 15th century, Protestant reformer Martin Luther established the tradition of men [...]

Peanut (or Almond) Satay Sauce Satay sauce is rich and creamy, with just the right balance of acid, sweetness and salt to make you want to eat just about anything you put it on. The fresh touches [...]

This sauce is great for mac and cheese, and is also the “special sauce” that can make just about anything into a casserole. You can switch up the flavor with dried herbs and garlic granules for a [...]

Chimichurri is a wonderful herb sauce that originated in Uruguay and Argentina. It’s traditionally used for marinating and accompanying meat, but it’s great as a sauce or dip with all kinds of [...]

This teriyaki sauce only takes minutes to make, tastes a lot better than what you’ll get in a jar and is very versatile. It’s great served with your favorite meats and veggies, as well as a [...]

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What do you love about BriarPatch Food Co-Op? What don’t I love about Briarpatch? I moved to Grass Valley in September 2019 and when asking locals where to go for good organic food I was [...]

What do you love about BriarPatch Food Co-Op? I love that BriarPatch is owned by members who actually have a voice with the management team. I appreciate that Chris and his team have made it a [...]

What do you love about BriarPatch Food Co-Op? What I love about the Briarpatch, and feel that friends and others love too, is that it embodies a sense of community so important in these wild [...]

What do you love about BriarPatch Food Co-Op? I love that BriarPatch Food Co-op provides healthy, delicious food, is a major supporter and contributor to our local economy, and serves as a [...]

What do you love about BriarPatch Food Co-Op? I love that BriarPatch continues to be a place of connection for our community. As time moves forward, many of us have gotten caught up in work that [...]

By Carly Davenport 1 cup raw almonds, preferably organic 2 cups water, plus more for soaking Sweetener of choice – optional (honey, sugar, agave syrup or maple syrup) Directions: Soak the [...]

Recipe for Instant Pot by Randi Pratini Any boneless cut of pork will do, shoulder or butt are great! I leave it in one piece but it can be cut into chunks.  Ingredients are up to you, depending [...]

Editor’s Recipes from 2019 Winter Vine Make this recipe with or without the bacon. Either way, big, green collard greens are like large quantities of folded paper money, another New Year’s [...]

Many New Year’s traditions focus on encouraging prosperity by enjoying coin-shaped food like lentils and rich foods like sausages. This recipe is a great way to ring in the New Year, or to warm [...]

Butternut squash never tasted so good…together with mushrooms, spinach, pasta and a creamy béchamel sauce. This is a great weeknight dinner or a fantastic potluck dish that’s homey and cozy with [...]

This is a wonderful treat to enjoy on a holiday morning, or as a centerpiece for a Valentine’s Day breakfast-in-bed. Dough 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 ½ tsp. instant yeast ¼ cup cool [...]

Makes 2 cups This oil is a wonderful gift for those heat-lovers in your life! It’s great to add at the last minute to dishes, to swirl with a little balsamic vinegar for dipping bread, or mixed [...]

Makes about 3 ½ cups ~ about 120 servings 1 ½ cup ground turmeric ½ cup ground ginger ¼ cup ground cinnamon 2 ½ Tbsp. ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. ground cardamom 3 Tbsp. ground cloves 2 Tbsp. [...]

1 cup raw unhulled sesame seeds ½ cup dulse flakes 2 Tbsp. hemp seeds 2 Tbsp. milk thistle seeds 1 Tbsp. Himalayan pink salt Optional Additional Ingredients – use 2 tsp. to 1 Tbsp. according to [...]

There’s no better way to say “Season’s Greetings” than with gifts of homemade spice mixes. Use the BriarPatch bulk section as your palette for creative, customized combinations that’ll be [...]

Each of these recipes makes enough to sprinkle over the popped popcorn from 1 cup unpopped popcorn. Add warm oil of your choice to popped popcorn and toss to coat. Sprinkle on seasoning and toss [...]

2 lemons (between ½ to ¾ pound total) 3 Tbsp. kosher salt 2 whole cloves 1 dried bay leaf 1 cinnamon stick (3 in.) 2 ½ tsp. coriander seeds 2 tsp. black peppercorns Rinse lemons and score peels [...]

Rose Breakfast Blend Makes about ½ cup Breakfast blends are usually a mix of stronger and lighter teas in the ratio that gives a recognizable breakfast tea flavor. The most common teas in [...]

Homemade sugar scrub is so easy to make! All you need is sugar, coconut oil and whatever essential oil(s) you’d like to use. Turn your bathroom into a spa and use it 2-3 times a week on your [...]

This gift is easy to put together and looks great, and your friends will be that much closer to freshly-baked cookies! 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate [...]

Scotch eggs are a super impressive dish that will wow and delight your guests, and are surprisingly not that difficult to make. Serves 6 6 boiled eggs 1 lb ground pork, beef or lamb, or a [...]

Oh yeah. This crowd pleaser is easy to whip up and satisfies. Iron your eating pants before indulging. Serves 6 1 lb Baby Bella or cremini Mushrooms, cleaned 10 sundried tomatoes, in oil, sliced [...]

Serves 8 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ lbs Brussels sprouts, halved Pinch of salt 2 tsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or vegan cheese 9 slices of bacon ½  cup mayonnaise 1/8 tsp paprika ¼ tsp [...]

Homemade Keto Paleo Eggnog Serves 6 Eggnog translates nicely to the Paleo-Keto lifestyle. You won’t miss the real thing for a moment with its creamy, lusciousness and incredible smoothness. 2 [...]