Melissa
Nancy’s Plain Oat Milk Yogurt
I eat a lot of Nancy’s Plain Oat Milk Yogurt. I do like it on its own, but I mostly use it to make my own vegan pudding (of sorts). I mix instant pudding mixes (many brands are vegan, if that is a concern) into it or the Simply Delish Jel Desserts (vegan and keto), we sell at North. You can really use just about anything you like. Be creative! Go a step further and add chocolate chips or fruit (or both) and So Delicious Coco Whip to top it off. SO GOOD!
Meggie
Quinn Peanut Butter-Filled Pretzels
Talk about a satisfying crunch. The pretzel layers are perfectly snappy and have a nice earthy, almost smoky flavor due to the various types of flour. Great on their own or amplified with some chocolate and/or an apple.
Patrick
Go Macro Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bar
This has been my go-to bar for a few years now. Other bars just haven’t stacked up to this one for me. Starting work at 4:30/5:00am I need some fuel to get me going, but don’t want to wake up my whole house making breakfast. That’s where this bar comes in great with 11 grams of protein and almost 300 calories. It’s enough to keep me going until I can get some Hot Bar breakfast when the store opens.
Meghan
Siggi’s Triple Cream Vanilla Yogurt
This triple cream yogurt is so decadent and delicious! It’s a healthy treat that isn’t too sweet. I love adding a few fresh berries to make it extra special!
Lindsey
Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop Sea Salt Popcorn
I always embark on road trips with a bag of Boom Chicka Pop in the passenger seat. Never has pre-popped popcorn tasted so good! I love the fact that Angie started popping corn in her garage in Mankato, Minnesota, and has become a national staple in grocery stores. Angie’s emphasizes simple ingredients like whole grains, vegan options, and non-GMO popcorn. They also support numerous organizations to empower others like I Am That Girl and Partners for Affordable Housing. What’s not to love?
Kelly
Field Day Organic Instant Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
Affordable, easy, and tasty when I just don’t have time to cook.
Evan
Miyokos Cheers to Cheddah Spread
Super great for cheese and crackers or spread on toast with anything added. Great flavor and simple ingredients.
Dan
Madam Chu Ginger Garlic Sauce
I cook. A lot. This sauce is so good that I have four jars in my fridge. I add it to sauces, use it for a really easy stir fry, and marinate meats in it. Every time Josie is in the store to sample she gives me more ideas…and I buy another jar.
Angelica
Rebbl Cold Brew with Maca
This coffee drink elates me without pushing me over the edge. It brings on a state of energy and sociability with slowness and ease. Its smooth flavor contributes to the general pleasantness of the beverage, without any excessive sweetness. Perfect for an evening of hard work, or in preparation for a night on the town!
Abigail
Forage Peach Kombucha
The perfect amount of kombucha for one person, in a can! I love drinking this stuff. It is light but flavorful and not too “vinegar-y.” People who don’t think they like kombucha may like this one! Even better that it is locally made, and peach is such a unique flavor for kombucha. YUM.
Dead Sea Warehouse Amazing Minerals Dead Sea Bath Salts
The luxurious improvement from plain ol’ epsom salt to Dead Sea Warehouse Mineral Bath Salts has brought my baths to the next in-home-spa level! I put a cup in my bath and let the stress and pain melt away. It really helped with my dry, winter skin and is an excellent way to absorb minerals that are beneficial for immune function and healthy circulation. These salts are sold in a 5 lb. tub, so it’ll last a while. A definite bath upgrade; take it from me!
Amy
Honey Pot Company Everyday Herbal Pantiliners
Black Woman-owned, this is the only feminine-care system out there using herbal infusion. Chemical and cruelty-free is also great, but the most magical thing of all with these particular pantiliners are that they are imbued with essential oils, including mint, which cools and refreshes your Honey Pot in a way like no other!
Hahna
eeBoo 1000 Piece Puzzles
These puzzles made the pandemic bearable for me! Working on a puzzle and listening to music or a podcast is one of my favorite ways to spend an evening. eeBoo picks the best art for their puzzles—usually lots of color and nature scenes. I love that they include a statement from the artist. The pieces are high quality and don’t bend or tear like a lot of cheap puzzles do. They also include a reference poster of the art, which is super helpful. I also feel good about supporting a woman-owned business that uses 90% recycled materials and vegetable-based inks.
Jess
Stasher Bags
They are easy for my kiddos to use, and they fit into their lunch tote better than a hard container. Easy to wash and reusable. Did you also know that you can warm up food in them?
Kelsey
Crafted in the Woods Candles
All of these locally made soy candles are fantastic, and Bunchberry & Moss is my new favorite scent. It’s a combo of woody and floral—strong enough to smell through my mask without being overpowering.
Kristi Jo
Madison Soap Company Bar Soaps
Madison Soap Company is a local, woman-owned, woman-run business. Using sustainably sourced ingredients such as Rain Forest Alliance-certified palm oil, they sincerely care about what is put into each of their unique skin-loving bars of soap. Clean yourself up while saving the rain forests!
Tim
Nutrigold Magneisum Gold
With legitimately plant-sourced multivitamins and an industry leading dedication to transparency in material sourcing and testing, this woman-founded and family-owned business tops my list when buying supplements for my own family. Nutrigold’s Magnesium Gold, sourced from seawater and chelated to an amino acid complex from organically grown rice, is an easy-on-the-digestion favorite I always keep on hand at home.
Caitlyn
Willow Creek Braunschweiger
This braunschweiger is made from heritage Berkshire pork and is smoky and spiced just right. Put it on some crusty bread or make yourself a bánh mì!
Laura
Roelli Red Rock Cheese
Are you a cheddar fan? Are you a blue cheese fan? If so, you will love this cheese! The subtle streaks of blue are perfectly balanced with the cheddar for a slightly funky cheddar party in your mouth. Dynamite on a burger!
Matt
Kerrygold Dubliner
A lovely dry aged cheddar-ish cheese with a tart, rustic edge and a fruity complexity, made from Irish grass-fed cow’s milk. Smashing with sourdough, crackers, or strong red wine.
Forrest
Willy Street Co-op Pizza Dough and Willy Street Co-op Pizza Sauce
Almost every week I find an easy, affordable meal to make using these locally produced products. I’ve found that the size of the packaged dough and sauce makes two or more pizzas for a lot less than delivery. Best yet, you can clear out the leftovers in your fridge on top of a pizza! (Cooks well on a cookie sheet with oil. Put the cheese on last after 5-8 minutes of cooking time for best results.)
Joe
Willy Street Co-op Tarragon Chicken Salad
This is currently my favorite Willy Street Co-op Deli salad. Pecans and a hint of tarragon make it special.
Emery
Willy Street Co-op Peanut Butter Pie
Anyone who loves chocolate, peanut butter, or cheesecake would love this. It comes in one slice or a half-pie, so it is great if you just want a slice or want to share (or in my case it the whole half by yourself).
Dustin
Willy Street Co-op Irish Soda Bread
This is one of my favorite seasonal products that we offer at the Co-op. It’s the perfect amount of crumbly and has a great sweet and savory balance!
Bell and Evans Coconut-Breaded Chicken Tenders
These are the best chicken tenders I have ever had in my life. Just enough coconut flavor to notice, but not so much that it takes away from the chicken or your favorite dipping sauce.
Living Greens Salad Kits
These salads are super fresh. I love that they include a ‘Harvest Date’ and ‘Sell By Date’ on the packaging. Every mix I’ve tried comes with the perfect amount of dressing and really great toppings. The best part about these mixes is that they’re grown in the midwest without any pesticides or herbicides!
Mourning Dove
Organic Sweet Potatoes
Three words. Sweet potato smoothie. I like to chop up sweet potato, bake in a glass dish with a little water, and store in the fridge to have on hand to add to salads. But they’re also perfect for making a creamy dessert drink. Blend two frozen bananas, a hearty handful of cooked sweet potato chunks, and a couple dashes of pumpkin pie spice. Add water and blend. Sweet, super creamy, and tastes like pumpkin pie.
Amanda
Tipi Produce Carrots
They are so sweet and tasty! No other carrot packs as much flavor as Tipi’s. You can tell that they are grown with love. You can also get them well into winter. They are great raw, cooked, or even juiced!
