Get food local and faster by shopping a co-op
Co-op’s have been around for many years now, but some people still don’t see them as an advantage. Many think of co-ops as a place where “hippies” or people who are labeled as “tree-huggers” shop, but you should change your thinking on that.
Co-op’s offer a wide range of fruits and vegetables that not only are healthier for you and your family because they are grown organically or without the use of pesticides, they are also helping to support local farmers as well.
A co-op helps support the local economy and it helps to build a close relationship with the local farmers. This in turn helps them to build their business and provide you and your family with nutritious food that are fresher and better over all.
Co-ops invest their time in the communities they serve as well. The communities they serve are investing in them as well. You too can become a part owner in your local co-op and get special deals and help to keep the co-ops helping the farmers, which help you as well. Go Co-op!
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Earthly Eating Recipe
Holy Mackerel
Serves: 4
9 oz. cooked mackerel (about a heaping cup full)
6 oz. mashed potatoes
2 tbs. butter, melted
3 scallions, cleaned and chopped
1 tbs. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbs, vegetable stock or milk
1 tbs. uncooked oats
Canola oil
Watercress, tomatoes and cucumber slices (as garnishment)
Skin and bone the mackerel and flake it to mix with the mashed potatoes and butter. Mix all three together and add the scallions and parsley. Mix to combine, if the mixture is too stiff add a bit of milk. Shape into four patties and chill for about 30 minutes.
Dust burgers with oats and spray a nonstick skillet lightly with oil. Fry the burgers until golden brown and drain on a paper towel.
Serve with watercress, tomatoes and cucumbers.
Happy Eating!
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