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Sometimes just because a fruit or vegetable isn’t pretty on the outside doesn’t mean it’s not perfect on the inside.

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In late July, I had the unique pleasure of visiting Gaia Herbs Farm in Brevard, North Carolina. Gaia Herbs creates herbal remedies, with 25% of raw materials coming from its own farm.

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Autumn is here, and nothing says October like pumpkins. In addition to using them in delicious food dishes, there are so many creative ways to decorate pumpkins for fall. No matter what your creative inspiration, here are some tips to enjoy your creations longer.

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Last month we visited Bradley and Nicole Mills at Mills Family Farm in Mooresville, NC. Mills supplies all of the beef sold in our stores and used in our kitchen….
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The summer garden is over, and the first frost looms ahead. If you need some green growing things to get you through the winter, try fragrant, practical herbs. Here are…
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Last month, our staff visited Mills Family Farm and Back Creek Farm, two of our North Carolina meat suppliers. We learned about animal feed and care, the business of raising meat animals, and the families behind the farms.

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Last month, staff had a training session with Connie, Cabot’s rep in the southeastern United States. As we snacked on samples of the lighter flavored Orne Meadows, named after Cabot’s…
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Fair trade, organic avocados from Equal Exchange are back in stores. If you’re thinking it seems like the season just ended, you’re right: at last month’s Co-op Fair, we chatted…
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This week’s Special Delivery cheese is Nicasio Square from Nicasio Valley Cheese Company in Marin County, California. Nicasio Square is a washed-rind, Taleggio-style cheese with incredible flavor

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