Amanda
Tipi Produce Carrots
They are so sweet and tasty! No other carrot packs as much flavor as Tipi’s. You can tell that they are grown with love. You can also get them well into winter. They are great raw, cooked, or even juiced!
Gjetost Ski Queen Classic
This sweet brown cheese comes from the mountains of Norway. It’s a full-bodied flavored cheese that is like creamy caramel. It is good with slices of apples, or put a little on some apple pie! Or just eat it by itself. MMMM!
Milton Creamery Prairie Breeze Cheese
This might be one of my favorite cheeses of all time. This is the perfect addition to your cheese platter and will wow your guests! It is crumbly yet creamy and has crunchy crystals. This small family farm really nailed this award-winning cheese!
Mel
Willy Street Co-op Vegan Pumpkin Pie
I’ve tried a LOT of pumpkin pie over the years, and this is one of my favorites. SO GOOD!
Gardein Meatless Meatballs
I used these for classic (but vegan) spaghetti and meatballs the other night and my guests raved about them. They are delicious and cook up quickly. I simmered mine in sauce. I will try a “meatball” sub next.
Jess
Silver Creek Venison Pork & Beef Summer Sausage
It’s locally made and great for snacking or entertaining.
Seracon Maple Syrup Tin Candle
Handcrafted in Canada with 100% Natural Soy Wax. Each artisan wick is made of natural wood using good forestry practices. Listen to the crackling sound of a fireplace when the candle is lit.
Mount Hagen Organic Fair Trade Instant Coffee
I love coffee, but I have very little time and so it is really easy for me to throw a scoop in my thermos and some creamer and hit the road. The best part is I don’t have to worry about not having the essential coffee/creamer at my next stop!
Katie
Siggi’s Non-Fat Yogurt
This traditionally made Icelandic yogurt is my go to “hit me with some delicious protein” snack. The ingredients are only pasteurized skim milk and live active cultures. No added anything. Clean, simple, and delicious.
Joe
A2 Whole Milk
I generally avoid milk (other than butter/cream which don’t seem to bother me), but I’ve found that this doesn’t give me the digestive symptoms I experience with others. A lot of people that thought they were lactose intolerant have discovered their problem isn’t the lactose but rather a specific protein not found in the heirloom breeds used for these products.
Carley
Little Secrets Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Pieces
I am allergic to a lot of food dyes and haven’t been able to have most of my favorite childhood candies in a long time... until I found these! They are a pretty close dupe for my absolute favorite (PB M&MS) and the ingredients are sourced a little bit more responsibly. All around wins.
Ben
Madison Sourdough Pepitas Polenta Batard
The unique combination of pumpkin seeds and cornmeal give this bread a wonderful and hearty texture. It’s absolutely delicious pan toasted with some butter, and it can take a quotidian breakfast into the realm of gourmet.
Matt’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
These have been my favorite cookies since I was a kid! I love that they are soft-baked which is rare for a store-bought cookie. Made without anything artificial, they have quality ingredients like vanilla, date paste, eggs, and of course chocolate chips. They aren’t in every grocery store, and I’m so glad the Co-op carries them.
Angelica
Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Lip Balm
Here we have my go-to “chapstick!” This six-ingredient organic lip balm is very smooth. Crucially, the mintiness is mild, gentle, and relieves suffering instead of causing more!
Evan
Miyoko’s Cheers to Cheddah Spread
Super great for cheese and crackers or spread on toast with anything added. Great flavor and simple ingredients.
Sara
Kalamazoo Candle Company
I love the candles from Kalamazoo Candle Company! They are made of 100% natural soy wax with high-quality fragrance oils and zero added dyes or toxins. There are many scents to choose from. Some of my year-round favorites are: Lavender, Moroccan Rose, and Sandalwood, but my absolute favorite is a seasonal scent: Balsam & Cedar, which is only available during the late fall into early winter. I’m sure as new scents are introduced, I will add more favorites to my list... hopefully you do too!
James
Canned Pure Pumpkin
Did you know pure pumpkin is great for dogs’ digestive health? Though it may defy understanding, pumpkin has the unique ability to aid both constipation and diarrhea in your dog. I really like to mix canned pumpkin with plain goat milk yogurt and kibble, then put it into a “Kong”-shaped toy to freeze overnight for a long-lasting treat the next day. My dog loves it!
Willy Street Co-op Pumpkin Bar
This “bar” is more like a piece of cake, and I love it for that. At the beginning of the pandemic when the Production Kitchen was closed, they were sorely missed! I try to only have one a week, but sometimes it’s hard not to give in when they’re freshly stocked and so close to the checkout!
Lacey
Kalona Supernatural Organic Sour Cream
I don’t know why, but this is the creamiest, dreamiest sour cream. Possibly because it’s grass-fed? It’s super rich and flavorful! I eat a ton of it as-is, but also started using it as a sub for milk in biscuits and mashed potatoes and am never going back.
Leah
Swiss Chard
It can be hard to get color in your winter meal, but the stems of our Swiss chard can add a rainbow of color to your dish! No waste on these large leaves because stems and all can go in to your dish. I love to sauté it on the stove top or add it in to my winter soups.
Willy Street Co-op Hot Toddy Concentrate
Boost your immune system with this great drink that is made right in store! Delicious with hot water added per the directions, or you know, throw in some brandy or whiskey like your parents used to do!
Meghan
Olive Bar
The olive bar is a wonderful way to try a variety of different olives types. My favorites are the minced garlic and Greek mix. But I also love the hot cherry peppers. They are a little sweet and a little hot, perfect to pair with the oily olives. The olive bar is great as a snack, an addition to a salad from the salad bar, or as an appetizer/cheese board addition at your next gathering.
Laura
Maya Kaimal Everyday Dal Black Lentil, Tomato, & Cumin
This is quickly becoming a favorite cold-weather comfort dish of mine. A long-time fan of dal makhani at Indian restaurants, this is Maya Kaimal’s take on that savory North Indian dish and it is delicious, not to mention quick and convenient!
Eden Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
Forget croutons, especially if you’re gluten-free. I prefer these to give a spicy kick to my salads! Plus, pumpkin seeds are loaded with antioxidants, and are a mainstay for a healthy urogenital system. Win, win! Available at East and North only.
Echo Falls Smoked Coho Salmon Trio
Are you looking for a treat? This product does not disappoint! With three different varieties to entice your palate, switch up the flavors on top of bagels with cream cheese, in an omelette, on crackers, etc.; eat for a week by yourself or a platter at a party! Available at East and North only.
Micky
Beauregard Sweet Potatoes
This variety makes the best sweet potato fries! I like to toss the fries with coconut oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. I roast in the oven at 400ºF for 45 min to 1 hr, turning them once half way through. So good!
Justin
Fuyu Persimmons
There are fruits and veggies that I have grown to enjoy more and more with each passing year; Fuyu Persimmons are on that list of those fruits. With a warm and rich caramel-like flavor and a flesh that can be eaten while still crunchy or jam-like soft, this is one of my favorite fall fruits. Add a little cream cheese on top of a sliced Fuyu topped with pomegranate seeds or bake it into your favorite dessert. It has an amazing versatility that I’ve grown to strongly appreciate.
Brendon
Deep Indian Kitchen Cilantro Pesto Naan Pizza
I like to keep a few of these in the freezer for when I need a quick lunch. They’re a great value at the price and all of the flavors are good, but this is my favorite.
Dan
Uplands Pleasant Ridge Reserve
Pleasant Ridge Reserve is a grass-fed, farmstead, Alpine-style cheese—think Gruyere. It’s also the only cheese to ever win Best in Show at the ACS competition three times. It’s the perfect fall cheese. It goes great with squash, apples, and cider. To top it off, it’s made by some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
Abigail
Wyld CBD Gummies
These CBD gummies are the absolute most delicious CBD gummy I’ve ever had (and honestly, the most delicious CBD product in general)! They are made with broad-spectrum U.S.-grown hemp, real fruit and sugar, and are vegan and gluten-free.These gummies have a lovely texture and amazing flavor (you won’t even know it’s CBD—really!) They come in four flavors: lemon, raspberry, blackberry, and huckleberry (my personal favorite), and are an excellent dose of 25mg per gummy.
Amy
La Tourangelle Walnut Oil
A nice way to make your dishes EXTRA! Great in a salad dressing, on pasta, or with your protein. I prefer to use it uncooked as it is delicate and oh-so-special. Precious!