Caitlyn
Willy Street Co-op Housemade Soup
A bowl of Willy Street Co-op’s soup is always delicious and a good deal. Some of my recent favorites are Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice and Split Pea with Bacon. I never knew I was a soup person, but turns out I am.
Tony’s Chocolonely Milk Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Bar
This is my favorite chocolate bar in the whole world and it comes from a pretty cool company too. Based out of the Netherlands, Tony’s partners with cocoa farmer cooperatives and it is their mission to make slave-free chocolate the norm.
GT’s Pink Lady Basil Kombucha
Fruity and aromatic, this kombucha is the apple of my eye. Keep your healthy gut happy!
Willy Street Co-op Juice & Coffee Bar’s Cold Brew
Cold brew season is year-round for me and the Juice & Coffee Bar’s brew is always nice and strong. They use local Just Coffee beans and you get a discount if you bring in your own mug!
James
Klean Kanteen
I love these bottles. My partner would tell you I have a million of them, but I think you can never have too many reusable stainless steel bottles around! You can get several different types—small, medium, large, insulated or not, and with a variety of tops to choose from! I have just about every option myself. I have been using these for years and love their durability. You really can’t go wrong with them!
Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Tea Tree Face Wash
This face wash has seen me through my teen acne years and into adulthood. I started using it almost ten years ago and now nearing thirty years old, I still consider it a staple in my shower! This product is great for normal to oily skin types. Depending on the season, I might use it daily or just a couple times a week. The tea tree scent and castille soap will absolutely leave you feeling thoroughly clean after use. Pair it up with the Desert Essence Blemish Touch Stick and you’ll have a great front line against acne!
Renard’s 2-Year Sharp White Cheddar
I’m obsessed with this cheese. It is hands-down one of the absolute best cheddars we have here at the Co-op. Aged, very reasonably priced, local, and sharp yet smooth. I love this for grilled cheeses, on eggs in the morning, or mixed in with my pizza blend. It’s also a great addition to any charcuterie board! Seriously, just try it, you’ll be hooked too!
Chocolate Shoppe Zanzibar Chocolate Ice Cream
If you’re a fan of chocolate ice cream but have never had this particular flavor by Chocolate Shoppe, you are SERIOUSLY missing out! Regular chocolate ice cream doesn’t even compare to this stuff. Zanzibar is on a whole new level of chocolate and once you have it, you’ll have a hard time ever going back.
Cate
Wisconsin Meadows Grass-Fed Beef Jerky
This flavorful, lean jerky has become a staple in our house. Really glad that the product is local and grassfed. Makes a nutritious high-protein snack that is great for those grab-and-go moments in life.
Maille Old Style Mustard
This is a really fun mustard! The individual mustard seeds add just a little something extra to stir-fry sauces, potato salad, sandwiches, or really whatever you happen to be making that necessitates mustard. The seeds sorta pop or crunch without being hard or mushy at all, which I find to be a pleasant texture. Also, this mustard is non-GMO verified!
Angela
Pink Lady Apples
So sweet and yummy, my kid’s favorite apple, and he pretty much lives on apples and peanut butter. Not a bad late night snack for mama, neither….
Phil
Guayaki Yerba Mate Enlighten Mint
Delicious and gives you a nice caffeine boost. I like yerba mate because there is not much of a crash like other forms of caffeine. First thing I do when I get in to work is grab one of these to get going.
Tapuat Kombucha Grape Memory
Delicious grape flavor, perfectly effervescent! Great if you’re ever feeling a little lacking on brain power. This will help to help clear the cobwebs.
Abigail
McClure’s Garlic Dill Pickles
As a lifelong pickle lover, these are my go-to. Very flavorful and crunchy, sometimes they become my whole meal because I cannot eat just one. They pack the jar full, and it is worth every penny!
Tiffanie
Chocolove Toffee & Almonds in Milk Chocolate
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the blend of milk chocolate, toffee, and almonds in this chocolate bar. The milk chocolate will melt in your mouth and the bits of buttery sweet toffee will linger just long enough for you to want more.
Mourning Dove
Bulk Water
I love using our bulk water for drinking and cooking. It tastes great, its clean, and it’s super cheap when you refill your own container.
Forrest
Alba Botanica Even Advanced Sea Mineral Cleansing Gel
This gentle facial cleansing soap is perfect for washing your face. The sea mineral-rich formula has a very light, pleasant fragrance and doesn’t dry your skin out like bar soaps. It removes impurities and improves your complexion so everyone will notice your bright, clean skin when you smile. After rinsing your face first with warm water, all you need is a half pump and a bottle lasts a long time, massage it onto your face. Rinse, rejoice, and feel clean all day long! Available at East and West only.
Melissa
MyChelle Sun Shield Liquid
Okay. This stuff is a little pricey BUT it sits weightlessly on my skin and makes it feel very, very soft and hydrated. I got this as a gift, originally, and now I’m hooked. Selection may vary by store.
Kelsey
Willy Street Co-op Lemon Cheesecake Bar
These bars are delicious—creamy filling, lemon flavor that isn’t overpowering—and a great little treat if you want something sweet but not too sweet.
Katherine
Willy Street Co-op Fresh Spring Rolls
These spring rolls are so delicious, affordable and surprisingly filling! Special tip: if you leave them out at room temperature for 15 minutes they really soften up like they were made fresh just for you!
Dustin
Willy Street Co-op Vegan Smoky Black Bean and Sweet Potato
This tastes great and can be used in so many different ways! It’s a great on top of nachos, stuffed in a bell pepper and baked, or just enjoy it on it’s own!
Kelly
Plainville Farms Honey Maple Uncured Ham
Humanely raised ham with no additives at a good price. Our favorite way to eat is it slightly toasted on a bagel sandwich or rolled up in a tortilla with cheese. One slice is all you need to make a nice meal. Available at North and West only.
Taylor Farms Organic Asian Ginger Chopped Salad
This salad is easy to put together, with all the ingredients portioned out and ready to go. Just mix it up and eat! The flavor is great, and it’s convenient and affordable. A nice healthy choice for a busy night.
Dan
Ember Foods Pakora with Chutney
The onion pakora are a quick and delicious snack when I don’t have much time for lunch.
Andy
Belgian Endive
When the cold comes, I start braising. Endive is one of the milder members of the bitter chicory family, and even its slight bitterness melts away after half an hour in the oven, in a covered pot with a wee bit of stock, some garlic and a few sprigs of thyme. Luscious and buttery, braised endive plays a lovely role on the winter plate.
Kumquats
If you see me in the winter, I’ll have a bag of kumquats stashed somewhere, ready to pop one in my mouth while I walk, or to offer to anyone nearby. Roll one between your fingers to bring the juiciness out. Eat the whole thing at once; the sweetness (and a lot of vitamin C) is in the peel, hiding an enlivening burst of delicious sourness. The espresso of fruit! Subject to availability.
Flora
Taste Republic Chickpea Linguini
This gluten-free alternative to a traditional linguini is superb. I’ve enjoyed this as the center dish in a meal for two with a gluten-sensitive pal. Each noodle is cohesive when cooked, but they don’t stick together as I’ve found rice noodles to do. It tastes great, satisfying even my wheat-loving tastebuds, and can be dressed up with pesto, sautéed veggies, or whatever your favorite pasta toppings are!
