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Dustin
Ramps
This is one of my favorite seasonal treats! I love making pesto with the green leafs, and then pickling the stems to eat throughout the summer. (See page 8 for our article on ramps.)
Hallie
Mango Man Salsa
I LOVE THIS SALSA! I have yet to find something I don’t like it with. I use it as marinade for chicken, shrimp, or pork. Especially great when making pulled pork! I use it for sauce over everything even rice and beans. I have even used it over greens as a salad dressing! Spicy, tangy, slightly sweet, and full of flavor.
Amy
Brianna’s Dijon Honey Mustard Dressing
My new go-to salad dressing. The Dijon really pops and it’s light on the honey sweetness. They recommend its deliciousness on avocado. How about on chicken? Potato salad?!? Oh, isn’t mustard just a miracle?
Amanda
Willow Creek Boneless Pork Chop
These local farms care about sustainability and they raise their pigs humanely. I am a fan of all of their pork, but especially love the boneless chop for breakfast. Who says you cannot grill for breakfast?!
Joe
Epic Pork Rinds
Crunchy low-carb snack option, made by a company that embraces healthy and sustainable production methods. Noticeably fresher, better taste than most other brands.
Kelly
Quorn Chik'n Patties
These Quorn patties are easy to make and taste great alone or as a sandwich. I can just pop them in the toaster oven and they're done in 20 minutes. My kids love them with honey and I love to make them into a sandwich. Good source of protein and soy-free. When they are on sale they are only 50 cents each sothey make a nice cheap meal.
Katherine
Tofurky Hickory Smoked Deli Slices
This is the total epitome of a "sandwich meat" to me. I love to pair it with Chao Creamy Original Cheese Slices, along with some simple dijonnaise, tomato and lettuce on a hoagie roll. It's so classically delicious!
Laura
Voss Organics Herbs
Wow! I seriously can't believe the offerings of unique herbs from Voss Organics! In addition to the usual basil, thyme, sage, etc., they also offer feverfew, St John's Wort, valerian, chamomile, tulsi (Holy Basil), catnip, and stevia, which are herbs I would have otherwise counted on having to special order online. It's been such a treat being a herbalist and new homeowner and starting my medicinal garden with herbs offered right at my local Co-op!
Hahna
Willy Street Co-op Southern Fried Tofu
Our house-made Southern Fried Tofu is the tofu I recommend to people who are hesitant to try tofu. It’s also one of the products we make at the Production Kitchen that I’m most proud of! The tofu is made by The Simple Soyman in Milwaukee and the breading is made with local flour and cornmeal. When I buy it cold from the Grab & Go I like to pan-fry it at home, which keeps the breading crispy (a toaster oven also works well for reheating!), and have it with mashed potatoes or the East Deli’s Maple Mustard-Roasted Brussel Sprouts. I also like to slice it into strips and make sandwiches with it—I can usually get 2-3 sandwiches from one slab of tofu. I highly recommend red onion, lettuce, Vegenaise, tomato, and Southern Fried Tofu sandwiches!
Mourning Dove
Iceberg Lettuce
This crisp, light, fresh, and juicy green is SO underrated. Add to sandwiches and summer rolls. Perfect for a larger than life taco salad. Or take a chunk and use it to scoop up your guac. Yum!