Martin Luther King Jr- Quotes beyond “I Have a Dream”
Today (1/16/23) is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federally recognized holiday that has been observed since 1983. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to Civil Rights and the struggle of the working class; becoming a martyr at age 39 after being assassinated in...
2023: International Year of the Millets
The United Nations declared 2023 the International Year of Millets, which got us pretty excited about this little grain. There are a number of reasons why the United Nations is shining a spotlight on this little-known nutri-cereal including millets’ suitability...
Fairtrade Farmers are More Resilient
A 2022 study finds fair trade farmers experience increased economic resilience, social wellbeing, environmental sustainability and governance of their cooperatives, particularly in times of global crisis. ​ The Fairtrade System uses 2 price mechanisms, the minimum...
5 Serotonin Boosting Recipes
During the winter time, the lack of sun and overwhelm from the holidays are just some of the many contributors to imbalanced serotonin levels, our happy hormone. One effective way we can increase our serotonin is through our diet. Foods don’t have serotonin in them,...
Gift Ideas Under $10, $20 & $50
Find gifts for everyone on your list at the Co-op! Check out our ideas for budget-friendly gifting or go for a sure thing: a Co-op gift card! You can purchase in store or online here. Under $10 Salt Crystal Tea Light Holder $6.49 Aside from glowing in stunning sunset...
35 Holiday Cookie Recipes
Classics for a reason Iced Gingerbread Cookies Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies Iced Oatmeal Cookies Rainbow Sugar Cookies Strawberry Thumbprints Black and White Half Moon Cookies Make it vegan Vegan Thumbprint Cookies Vegan Snickerdoodles...
Holiday Cheese Pairing: Brillat-Savarin + Champagne
Written by Co-op Owner and former Beer, Wine and Spirits Specialist Sterling Carlton “I would like to open a cheese shop in Hyde Park like that kept by my friend, Monsieur Pierre Androuet in Paris” – Franklin D. Roosevelt, shortly after winning his 4th term as...
What to Do in Davis if You Aren’t Celebrating this Week
There are many legitimate and completely understandable reasons why folks choose not to celebrate Thanksgiving. And regardless of whether or not you celebrate, there are a lot of logistical challenges to cross-state or cross country travel that it just may be way...
How Gratitude Changes our Minds and Bodies
As the holiday season swells, many of us find ourselves turning inward and reflecting. You may have an outlet for this reflection if your family traditions revolve around sharing one thing you’re thankful for at the table, making a gratitude tree, or something...