March Member Specials!
It's March and so far it has come in like a lion!
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
“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!
and producers through information, education, and the
exchange of products in the marketplace.
Equal Exchange Avocados
Equal Exchange Bulk Coffee
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
Why Social Media... and just what the heck is it?
MOCO has fully embraced social media to reach out to our local community and connect with our customers, within Lamoille County and beyond. We are able to help keep you informed, build brand awareness, increase our customer base, and connect our customers and members. We strive to educate you about our local vendors, farms and producers, as well as healthy food and lifestyle options.
We are building our following on Facebook and Instagram and adding to our email subscriber list daily. We have a new LinkedIn account and we are planning to add a new YouTube Channel soon!
MOCO is extremely thankful for all of our follows and subscribers, but we
Round It Up For Change (RIUFC) 2021 Recipients Announced!
The Morrisville Food Co-op is pleased to announce the five Lamoille County nonprofit recipients of the co-op’s Round It Up For Change program for 2021. Through Round It Up For Change, MOCO shoppers have raised thousands of dollars to support Lamoille County nonprofit organizations.
Lamoille Community House (LCH)
Recipient Period: February 1 – March 31, 2021
LCH is a shelter that provides clean beds and hot meals to people in our community experiencing homelessness. With kindness and dignity, LCH offers guests hope, security and connection to community. Their intent in 2021 is to move from a seasonal shelter to a year-round model and increase staff
Let's Get Cooking!
Welcome to the first recipe edition of our weekly emails. These recipes utilize some of the Monthly Member Specials items...
and most, if not all recipe ingredients, can be found at MOCO.
Enjoy!
Vegetarian Shepard's Pie
- 1 16oz. package of Beyond Meat Ground Beyond Beef
- 1 medium to large onion
- 4-5 medium potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold or other yellow potato
- 1 16oz. package of either Cascadian Farms Organic sweet corn or their mixed vegetables - cooked
- 1 8oz. package of Cabot Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 bulb of roasted garlic
- Thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Peel and quarter potatoes – add to cold water and bring to