Big Book Blowout Clearance Sale!

Books , Books and More Books!!
We’ve got plenty of them and it’s time to make way for the holiday season.
That means great deals for you!

During October only
you’ll find a wide selection of books marked 20% off!!
From nutrition to family health care,
green living to amazing cookbooks ~
there’s something for most everyone.
Come on by Aisle 5 and have [...]

Considering Our Local Roots

Years ago, when I returned to Boise after a period of being away, I began asking questions. Why Boise? Is it special? And if so, why? What makes Boise, our home? Recently this question was taken up by our famous local author, Anthony Doerr, in a piece in the April issue of Smithsonian Magazine entitled: [...]

Salmon Creek Farms Pork

A Sustainable Family Farm Partnerships produce Salmon Creek Farms Natural Pork products.
Based in Twin Falls, ID Falls Brand products have been around for over 100 years
The Salmon Creek Farms Natural Pork line-up of fine quality pork products are derived from hogs with superior genetic lines. They are fed high quality western wheat and barley, are [...]

Recipe: Fennel and Tomato Bake

Fennel bulb’s potent aniseed taste mellows down when cooked. This vegetable is a great match to baked tomatoes, raspberry vinegar and honey.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 Large Fennel Bulbs, trimmed, split down the middle and washed well
1Tbsp Olive Oil
4 Large Beefsteak Tomatoes, skinned, de-seeded and chopped
1Tbsp Honey
1 Tbsp Raspberry Vinegar
4 Basil Leaves, chopped
Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
Instructions:
Bring [...]

Relief from Colds, Flu and Allergens

The Cold and Flu season is here again, and with the introduction of a new viral threat, strengthened immunity is more important than ever. Nasal irrigation is a safe and effective method to use for colds, flu and for the relief of allergies. The daily use of a neti pot has been shown to [...]

New: Dave’s Killer Bread!

Located in Milwaukie, Oregon, Dave’s Killer Bread is dedicated to baking the highest quality, best tasting organic bread possible. Each loaf is packed with whole grains, seeds, and/or nuts, resulting in a bread that is both healthy and delicious. They currently offer 10 varieties, all of which contain no animal products, artificial preservatives or genetically modified [...]

New Recycled Paper Products !

Field Day Paper Products are all 100% recycled.
The bath tissue is soft, strong, earth-friendly, and a good value.
The napkins are whitened without chlorine bleach, our recycled paper napkins are a super buy.
The jumbo paper towels are a great eco-paper towel but sized to fit your needs and budget.

Going Green… In Produce, That Is!

“Green” can be a touchy subject, I admit. But, the green that I want to share with you this week is a symbol of our unique community here in Boise, Idaho. It is the green that feeds us.
The late season lettuce crop has begun in earnest, and Rice Family Farms and Peaceful Belly have filled our Produce Department [...]

Recipe: Apple and Celeriac Salad

Despite its rough appearance, celeriac, or celery root, has a sweet and very subtle flavor. It’s tasty when simply parboiled in water with lemon, but in this salad it is used raw to allow its unique taste and texture to come through. Here is a fast, easy and delicious way to serve this underappreciated vegetable.
Serves [...]

Summer Is Alive and Well in Our Produce Department!

So, maybe school wasn’t out forever as Alice Cooper sang, but despite the change of pace, the end of vacation and the hint of fall, the Boise Co-op Produce Department still has summer. And lots of it!
We have local melons, and this year has been particularly good. The Snake River melons— always a treat— are [...]