Food and Meat Co-op Blog

When you come accross one of our Clearance deals, you probably noticed the different dates. We offer clearance deals for our COmmunity as another way to help you all save money. Among these dates, the most common ones are "Best Buy" dates and "Expiration" dates. While they may seem similar, understanding the distinction between the two is crucial for making informed decisions about food safety and quality. In this blog post, we'll explore the difference between Best Buy dates and Expiration dates, shedding light on what they really mean. Best Buy Dates: Best Buy dates, also known as "Sell By"...

Community Buying Power! As majority of you know that the driving force behind the Food and Meat Co-op is the community group buying poweer so with that comes the need to be able to hear from our loyal community members about what they love about our products. We understand the value of this community and the impact it has on shaping our offerings. That's why we believe in the importance of hearing directly from our loyal community members about what they love most about our products. Your Opinion Matters: As a valued member of our community, your opinion matters greatly to...

I am so excited to introduce the newest product to the co-op Beef Bacon!  Both local beef bacon from our local Angus Beef Farmer and a second option of Uncured Beef Bacon.  I have tried both and I must say that beef bacon as become one of my new favorite proteins...I LOVE bacon. I LOVE beef, now imagine combing the two into one epic tasty adventure. Pure food bliss!!  What is Beef Bacon?  Beef bacon is a type of bacon made from beef instead of pork. It is an alternative to traditional pork bacon and is typically made from cured...

We love bacon of all kinds from those virally popular bacon rounds, to uncured Canadian bacon and the NEW beef bacon.  But we all know that nothing tops the KING of bacon, just a good 'ol classic bacon strip. We use a locally producer for our fresh classic 15 boxes of bacon and there is no denying that both the cured and uncured are a community favorite.  But we do have 2 options: Cured and Uncured.  Many people are curious what the difference is, so let us explain so you can fit your belly to the right bacon!  Cured Bacon:...

Can you believe the co-op is 3 years old today?!?  Whether you have been a participant and part of the community from day #1 or yesterday, you may be like me and amazed at what this community and mission is and has become over the past 3 years.  I am filled with an overwhelming joy when I look back at what has happened in 3 years.  Before I dive into what has happened in 3 years, let me summarize what our goal and mission has been for starting this co-op community.  As we are celebrating our three-year birthday, Food and Meat...