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Welcome to our blog, where community and quality meet! Explore our best recipes, stay up to date on the latest grocery store happenings, peruse annual reports, and more. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast or just love the local grocery store experience, our blog is your go-to source for all things fresh and flavorful. Follow along with us as we share the heart and soul of our grocery store community.

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Whipped Feta Dip

This fresh and easy dip is bound to take the center stage of your summer snacking rotation. It's tangy notes of feta cheese are balanced by the bright notes of lemon and yogurt, finished up with creamy and rich olive oil. Dress it up or down for any occasion, whether it be a dip or drizzle.

Grilled Miso Trout

Looking for a way to mix things up on the grill? Does your summertime fishing have you wondering for more ways to prepare your fresh catch? Try this slightly sweet, savory, and delicate grilled miso trout. It's a wonderful accompaniment to a salad or rice bowl, or any other grilling sidekicks you enjoy.

Maroulosalata

This zippy and fresh Greek salad is the perfect addition to your summertime meal rotation. It’s bright with an herby bite from fresh squeezed lemon juice and herbs, rounded out with creamy feta and rich olive oil. Enjoy it on its own, or topped with a protein of your choice.

Meet the Board – Amanda Presgraves

Meet the Board Spotlights! This month we're catching up with Amanda Presgraves, who has now been serving on the Friendly City Food Co-op Board of Directors for 4 years. Amanda has been an asset to our board, and her love for fresh, flavorful food—and the sense of community that comes with it—reflects the spirit of the Co-op!

Soy Marinated Eggs

These soy marinated eggs are delicious flavor bombs that will fuel you for all your spring adventures. Savory soy pairs wonderfully with bright ginger and green onion, wrapped around a jammy center yolk. Enjoy it over warm sticky rice, or pack the whole lot for your lunch and eat it cold. Either way, it’s bound to become your new go-to.

Viral Waterless Chicken Soup

This incredibly flavorful and filling soup picked up steam online, and we’re here to tell you it’s worth every spoonful. The rich flavor from gently steamed chicken, combined with the subtle sweetness and warmth from the apple and ginger, melt together into brothy goodness. Enjoy it on its own, or over rice for an even heartier meal.

A Case Study in Co-op Power by Equal Exchange

It’s often the case that when you find a kindred spirit, it’s not just one thing you have in common; it’s more like you share some spiritual DNA. Equal Exchange’s co-op supply chain is like an international super highway connecting kindred spirits all working toward changing a broken system through, some might say, radical commitments: democracy, participation, equity, sustainability, innovation. These ideals and connections aren’t simply theoretical or academic. They are alive, dynamic, and moving actual products—from (often far-away) farms to co-op shopping baskets to homes. By deliberately creating alternative norms and ways of doing business, collectively we are proving that business can be done with delicious and restorative—not extractive—results.

Mediterranean Frittata

Having a nutritious and protein-packed breakfast is a breeze with this delicious frittata in your morning meal rotation. Savory eggs, tangy feta, and bright tomatoes make for a pick-me-up that will last you through to lunchtime. Enjoy it on slow mornings, or pack it when you’re on the go.

Birria Tacos

Birria tacos topped the charts as a food trend and became a taco truck staple after capturing the hearts and tastebuds of many. Try your hand at making these saucy, savory, rich bundles of soupy joy. Enjoy the base recipe as a hearty soup, dish them out into tacos, or enjoy them with melted cheese on top for a “queso birria” spin on this incredible newly minted classic.

Annual Report 2015

Welcome to Our New Website! Fresh Look, Same Community Spirit We’re so excited to share our brand-new website with you! After months of thoughtful planning, we’ve created a fresh and easy-to-use site that truly reflects the heart of our co-op and serves the needs of our community. Whether you’re a longtime owner or visiting us for the first time, we think you’ll love the new design and the helpful features we’ve added just for you.

Meet the Board – Price Crenshaw

We’re excited to introduce Price Crenshaw, a valued member of the Friendly City Food Co-op Board of Directors for over four months!

March is Women’s History Month – Shop Women-Owned Brands at the Co-op

From everyday essentials to special treats, our shelves are stocked with amazing women-owned brands.

Meet the Board – Cheri Greenfield

We’re thrilled to spotlight Cheri Greenfield, who has been a dedicated member of the Friendly City Food Co-op Board of Directors for over two years!

“The Food Co-op is Expensive” by Jon Steinman

An intriguing heading to an article, isn’t it! Probably because you’ve thought it, heard it, or at one time or another, engaged in a lively debate about it.

Meet the Board – Amanda Presgraves

We’re excited to spotlight Amanda Presgraves, who has been a valued member of the Friendly City Food Co-op Board of Directors for the past two years!

Patronage Dividends Explained

Owner purchases at Friendly City Food Co-op can add up to patronage dividend rewards each year. Learn more about how patronage dividends are calculate here.

Save on Field Day Items & Support Native Foodways!

This November, get ready for gatherings with friends and family with big savings on all Field Day products at your co-op. Save on more than 270 Field Day items, 5¢ from every sale will go towards North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NĀTIFS).

Welcome to Our New Website!

Welcome to Our New Website! Fresh Look, Same Community Spirit We’re so excited to share our brand-new website with you! After months of thoughtful planning, we’ve created a fresh and easy-to-use site that truly reflects the heart of our co-op and serves the needs of our community. Whether you’re a longtime owner or visiting us for the first time, we think you’ll love the new design and the helpful features we’ve added just for you.

Whipped Feta Dip

This fresh and easy dip is bound to take the center stage of your summer snacking rotation. It's tangy notes of feta cheese are balanced by the bright notes of lemon and yogurt, finished up with creamy and rich olive oil. Dress it up or down for any occasion, whether it be a dip or drizzle.

Grilled Miso Trout

Looking for a way to mix things up on the grill? Does your summertime fishing have you wondering for more ways to prepare your fresh catch? Try this slightly sweet, savory, and delicate grilled miso trout. It's a wonderful accompaniment to a salad or rice bowl, or any other grilling sidekicks you enjoy.

Maroulosalata

This zippy and fresh Greek salad is the perfect addition to your summertime meal rotation. It’s bright with an herby bite from fresh squeezed lemon juice and herbs, rounded out with creamy feta and rich olive oil. Enjoy it on its own, or topped with a protein of your choice.

Soy Marinated Eggs

These soy marinated eggs are delicious flavor bombs that will fuel you for all your spring adventures. Savory soy pairs wonderfully with bright ginger and green onion, wrapped around a jammy center yolk. Enjoy it over warm sticky rice, or pack the whole lot for your lunch and eat it cold. Either way, it’s bound to become your new go-to.

Viral Waterless Chicken Soup

This incredibly flavorful and filling soup picked up steam online, and we’re here to tell you it’s worth every spoonful. The rich flavor from gently steamed chicken, combined with the subtle sweetness and warmth from the apple and ginger, melt together into brothy goodness. Enjoy it on its own, or over rice for an even heartier meal.

Mediterranean Frittata

Having a nutritious and protein-packed breakfast is a breeze with this delicious frittata in your morning meal rotation. Savory eggs, tangy feta, and bright tomatoes make for a pick-me-up that will last you through to lunchtime. Enjoy it on slow mornings, or pack it when you’re on the go.

Birria Tacos

Birria tacos topped the charts as a food trend and became a taco truck staple after capturing the hearts and tastebuds of many. Try your hand at making these saucy, savory, rich bundles of soupy joy. Enjoy the base recipe as a hearty soup, dish them out into tacos, or enjoy them with melted cheese on top for a “queso birria” spin on this incredible newly minted classic.

Cowboy Caviar

Looking for a healthy and delicious Game Day snack? This cowboy caviar is perfect to “kickoff” your watch party with zesty and crunchy goodness. We’ve put our own twist on it that’s sure to be a “touchdown” you and your guests will enjoy.

Vegan Raspberry Chocolate Trifle

Valentine’s Day is the time for decadent desserts, and everyone deserves to join in on the deliciousness. This vegan trifle recipe has all the indulgent, yet balanced flavors you’ve been craving. The tartness from the raspberries compliments the richness of the chocolate cake, all swathed in a blanket of smooth coconut pudding®. Serve it for your sweetheart or enjoy it all your own.