Christmas at the Co-op: Yes, Virginia, There is a Samichlaus! (0)

It seems like only yesterday that the Big Beer Behemoths were loudly touting the “freshness” of their product, with prominent placement on bottles and cans of “Best Before” dates by which consumers should quaff their brewskis or risk “skunky beer” – or the even more dreaded “bitter beer face.”  Given the millions of dollars in advertising invested [...]

A Soulful Broth (0)

Looking to reset after weeks of holiday feasting? Shelley Spurlock from our Produce Department offers a simple recipe for miso soup that makes four servings in less than half an hour (Shelley says 10 minutes, but I’m allowing for slow prep technique). Some silken tofu, miso, chopped green onions, a little Nori or Wakame seaweed and [...]

Wine and Cheese Lovers, Rejoice! (0)

It’s the one day on the calendar that wine lovers and cheese lovers are both certain to circle –  it’s the Boise Co-op Annual Big Wine & Cheese Sale & Holiday Tasting Extravaganza (whew!), taking place Sunday, December 4 from 11 am to 5 pm at our Wine Shop and store.
How big IS this sale, [...]

Calling Dr. Love Grass (0)

What makes the story of teff so fascinating is the fact that aside from the Great Riff Valley of Africa, the center for its cultivation just so happens to be located in southwest Idaho.

I love to point out local products to Boise Co-op customers. Depending on where in the store I encounter our shoppers, the [...]

Christmas at the Co-op: A Basket of Lovely (0)

While buying cosmetics for someone on your holiday gift list may seem like over-stepping the intimacy line, there are tried and true beauty products that are always appropriate for giving — especially during winter.  If you’re stuck for gift ideas, putting together a basket of these delights, nestled into a colorful scarf or woolen hat [...]

Sushi Catering Menu (0)

Planning a home or office party? Tired of fried foods and chips? Now you can have delicious and healthy Sushi at your next event! Made to order, your sushi platter will be prepared with the freshest fish and all organic produce.
All platters come with wasabi, pickled ginger, soy sauce and chopsticks. Please mention any allergies [...]

It’s Barn Raisin’ Time! (0)

“There are a lot of people who are working to make this a better planet – Peaceful Belly happens to be doing it through farming.” — Matt Fuxan

To Boise Co-op Fresh Foods Manager Matt Fuxan, Peaceful Belly Farm is so much more than a “supplier.”
“Peaceful Belly Farm has been a leader in the local food [...]

Christmas at the Co-op: Book ‘em, Dano! (0)

If you added up the years of collective wisdom that resides among our Vitamin Department employees, I’m pretty sure you would easily go back to the Co-op’s founding date of 1973.  And it’s a darn good thing that this knowledge base is available, considering the breadth of our product selection.  As any of our loyal Vitamin Department [...]