April Member Specials!
Has Mother Nature forgotten that it's April rain showers not
April SNOW showers that bring May flowers?
... oh well, we do live in Vermont after all. We hope these April Member Specials will make it all worth while!
Rogue Herbalist
Rogue Herbalist is a specialty herbal supplement company and educational platform. They offer a variety of herbal products as well as custom formulations.
Member Price: 20% OFF
(on all in-stock products)
Cabot Butter - Salted & Unsalted
Member Price: $3.49 / lb
Regular Price: $4.99 / lb
Regular Price: $4.99 / lb
Mediterranean Roasted Artichokes
Prime season for artichokes is from March to May and then again in October and November.
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 large globe artichokes
- 3 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp capers
- Crumbled feta cheese to taste
- Same 6 garlic cloves roasted earlier with the artichoke (see above ingredients)
- ½ cup chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and Black Pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- To clean artichokes, first, cut off the stem/stalk. Peel off the tough outer layers by hand. When you reach the softer layers, use
Easy 3 Ingredient Tahini
Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds and this recipe couldn't be easier. Only 3 ingredients, sesame seeds, oil and salt. Tahini is a staple in Mediterranean and Middle East cuisines. It's vegan, gluten free and has a nutty taste. Even though most of us know tahini because we use it in our homemade hummus recipes, tahini has many other uses like tahini salad dressing, sauces, and even in dessert recipes!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup sesame seeds, we prefer hulled
- 2 to 4 tablespoons neutral flavored oil such as grape seed, canola or a light olive oil
- Salt to taste
DIRECTIONS:
TOAST SESAME SEEDS Add sesame seeds to a wide, dry saucepan over medium-low heat and
March Member Specials!
It's March and so far it has come in like a lion!
... but this month's Member Specials will certainly help take the edge off.
Big Gear La Morena Coffee
La Morena is an all women produced bean by 23 female producers from the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala and roasted at Big Gear Coffee in Montpelier, VT. Its flavor notes are brown sugar, dark chocolate, plum.
Member Price: $11.99 12 oz
Regular Price: $13.99 12 oz
Osborne Family Organic Maple Syrup
1 Gallon Member Price: $52.20
Regular Price: $58.00
1/2 Gallon Member Price: $28.80
Regular Price: $32.00
1 L
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“Saratoga Olive Oil Company’s mission is to provide the freshest Extra Virgin Olive Oil and tasty vinegars. We are now carrying a variety of both!”
Portuguese Cobrancosa Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
Lush and fruity with tropical fruit notes of ripe and green banana and macadamia nut, with a tingling radish spice that gently fades away to a clean and almost florally fragrant finish.
Garlic Olive Oil:
Why chop when you can pour? Since garlic and olive oil are almost always used together in Mediterranean cooking, you can use this olive oil in just about anything. Try these... - Marinade for all your grilling needs - Roasted Veggies and Meats - Drizzled
Happy Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day is Sunday, February 14th. The origin of Valentine's Day seems to be shrouded in mystery, but at MOCO, we know you'll want to celebrate with that special someone.
Here are a few ideas to make this Valentine's Day
safe and one you'll always remember!
DIY Things to Do with Your Valentine!
- Take a hike: Even if it's cold, taking a hike is a great way to unplug and unwind.
- Bake something sweet: Baking is fun and you get to eat your creations!
- Eat breakfast in bed: Enjoy a Valentine's breakfast while lounging in bed together.
- Go for a drive: No destination? No problem. All you need is a tank of gas and a
MOCO February Member Specials!
All Equal Exchange products are 10% OFF
for the entire month of February!
Equal Exchange was founded to challenge the existing trade model, which favors large plantations, agri-business, and multi-national corporations; instead Equal Exchange supports small farmers and connects consumers
and producers through information, education, and the
exchange of products in the marketplace.
and producers through information, education, and the
exchange of products in the marketplace.
Equal Exchange Avocados
In 2013 Equal Exchange partnered with pioneering farmer cooperatives in Mexico to establish a supply chain for Fairtrade, organic avocados. Their farmer partners are located in Michoacán, Mexico, considered the ‘avocado capital of the world’.
Equal Exchange Bulk Coffee
Much of the coffee from Equal Exchange is shade-grown. "The plants that shade
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Let's Get Cooking!
In this month's recipe edition we're giving a nod to the BIG GAME this Sunday. You'll find several game day favorites and of course
you'll find all your ingredients at MOCO and you'll even be able to
use some of those February member specials!
Enjoy!
Simple Guacamole
- 2 Equal Exchange organic avocados
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 ripe tomato, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt & pepper to taste
Black History Month
“Let truth destroy the dividing prejudice of nationality and teach universal love without distinction of race, merit or rank.”
~ Carter G. Woodson
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established the second week in February as Black History Week in 1926. In 1976, President Gerald Ford decreed Black History Month a national observance. Since then, the month of February serves to both reaffirm and uphold the historical importance of Blacks in America. Woodson also hoped that the time would come when Black History Month would be unnecessary. Unfortunately, we still have a long way to go. Black History Month gives us a cultural appreciation of the
Vendor Spotlight - Baker By Nature VT
