Food and Meat Co-op Blog

During this hectic time of year, when we’re looking at wish lists, wrapping up holiday gifts, and neatly placing them under the Christmas tree, it’s also important to sit back and be thankful for all of the amazing blessings this life can bring.   For us here at the CoOp, we are reminded again just how truly thankful we are for our community this holiday season, as well as all year long! So here is a little yearly recap of what has been going on at the CoOp and why we count you all towards the very top of our...

Wagyu (pronounced WY-GYOO) is best known for its Japanese roots in the luxurious meats industry However, in true American fashion, we had to put our own spin on it. Looking for a way to make this unique product more affordable and readily available to the average person, American Wagyu was born. If you have been looking for a way to bring a richer flavor to your dinner table and already love using beef in your meals, this is a great way to mix it up!   What is American Wagyu Beef? So what is American-Wagyu Beef? It is when the...

There are many to-do lists this time of year, and if you are hosting family at your house for Christmas day, you are in for some extra hard work. The good news is that if you do a little bit of prep work and have a plan this holiday season, you can host and enjoy Christmas Day!   So get out your pen and paper, unbox the Christmas decor, light those holiday-scented candles, buy the matching Christmas pajamas, and get ready for a great Christmas dinner!   Christmas Dinner Tips When you are in charge of the Christmas feast on...

Have you taken advantage of one of the many deals we have on chicken recently? Are you looking for easy recipes to use for your family’s weeknight dinners? Look no further than right here, as we have 5 perfect family meals using chicken breasts!   We have you covered with some of the best chicken breast recipes, from soup to chicken salad and everything in between! Are you ready to get to cooking? Let’s go!   White Chicken Chili It is getting cold outside, and there is nothing better than some chili to get you warmed up from the inside...

Have you been looking for the perfect family meal but keep repeating the same recipes over and over again? Does your family need something different to spice up dinner time and create some fun conversations about where their food came from?   We have the perfect new recipe for you and can’t wait for you to put this skillet meal full of bold flavors into your busy weeknight schedule!   The nice part of having the chicken already pre-seasoned is that you won't need to worry about having taco seasoning on hand, or any other spices because this chicken already...