Month: March 2016
What Is It? Yuca (Cassava) Root
One of the joys of shopping at the co-op is discovering unique foods to try. If you’ve ever been browsing in produce and spied what looks like a small club a cave man might use to go hunting — that’s yuca! What is it: Yuca, pronounced YOO-ka, is the root of the cassava plant. Its … Continued
Hydroponics 101
If the idea of a fresh local tomato on your BLT in November or April sounds appealing, you may want to look for hydroponic produce at Lakewinds! While many of us are familiar with this growing segment of the co-op produce offerings, here are a few quick facts about hydroponics. A hydroponic system is one … Continued
Top 6 Reasons to Invest in a Local CSA
Twenty years ago, if someone had said to you, “Hey, do you know where I can find a good local CSA farmer?” You may have replied with a “Huh? CS-what?” Today, thanks to the incredible demand for locally grown food, you may be very familiar with Community Supported Agriculture (CSA); perhaps you even have a … Continued
Spring Ahead with Natural Energy Tips from the Co-op
Studies prove that good sleep is key to good health. We all know how cranky and fuzzy we can feel when we miss out on our recommended hours. With daylights saving around the corner, there may be a few of us who are extra cranky for a few days. But, that doesn’t have to be … Continued
Deciphering Food Labels
A great habit to get into when shopping for food is reading the label. It’s worth your time to understand what’s going into your food and whether you want to bring it home. We suspect one reason why you choose to shop at Lakewinds is because we’ve done a lot of the label reading for … Continued