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JESS
Willow Creek Farms Smoked Boneless Ham Steak
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner—so many options.
FORREST
Willy Street Co-op Ranchero Salad
This is a perfect light lunch or dinner. Great base of greens topped with seeds, cheese, and salsa. The house-maderanch dressing brings out a melody of flavors.
PIPER
Willy Street Co-op Fudgy Flourless Brownies
Crisp, crunchy top, rich fudgy chocolate middle. They are my favorite brownies in town! And they are GF! West and East only.
JBC Coffee, Rock the House Local
Coffee notes of chocolate and hazelnut, it’s smooth and tastes as good as it smells! I make a cup every morning in my French press.
LACEY
Pasture Patterns Eggs
There are so many eggs to pick from, but this farm is an easy choice! Hens are moved through organic pasture in Mount Horeb, and are out in sunshine and fresh air (check out their website for a really nice video showing the process.) I also love that they are small scale and committed to sustainability, and all eggs are delivered within 30 miles of the farm.
Madison Sourdough Pepitas Polenta Bread Local
I’ve never had a bread like this one anywhere else, it’s so delicious and unique! Especially when it’s toasted; the pepitas and polenta get all toasty and even more flavorful. And if you’re pro avocado toast, this is the sourdough for you. Give this locally baked gem a try!
Willy Street Co-op Cold Brew
It’s that time of year again…do you need a pick-me-up? This is the stuff! Smooth, tasty, portable. What more could you ask for?
KRISTIN
Bulk Herbs and Spices
Bulk Herbs and Spices is one of my favorite things at the Co-op! You can buy exactly what you need – enough to refill your spice jar or just a tablespoon for a recipe! Don’t let the prices fool you since they are priced by the pound on the bulk jars. A pound of herbs or spices is a lot, so my small bags are usually just a couple dollars. The spices are also really fresh since we sell through them so quickly!
JESSE
RP’s Parmigiano Reggiano Ravolini
I just love these little bites of cheese filled pasta so much! I’m a pasta addict on the regular, but these are super fresh and one package is a perfect amount to share with a loved one so you don’t have that starch hangover.
PHILIP
Carandale Farms Concord Grapes
They have a delightful tangy flavor when eaten fresh. They make a wonderful pie, amazing tasting juice, and the best homemade jam as well as a full-bodied wine. These are grown locally from Carandale Farms
BENJAMIN
Rip Van Wafels
These delicious European wafel snacks have only 3 grams of sugar! Often I want something sweet to pair with my coffee but try to avoid cookies and pastries with excessive amounts of sugar, this wafel fills this need for me and boasts 1/5th the sugar of most cookies.
Willy Street Co-op Curry Mango Chicken Salad
The best chicken salad I’ve ever had! The mango chutney along with celery and almonds is a winning combination! I love putting it on crackers for an afternoon snack and it’s also great on sandwiches.
MOURNING DOVE
Aura Cacia Lemon Essential Oil
I like to use this brightening essential oil when I’ve been working on the same task for too long, or I’ve been stuck working at a computer for hours. Dab a few drops on your wrists and take a deep breath in for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up!
Frontier Coarse Sea Salt
Ever burn your food and have a pan with black stuff stuck to the bottom? Before you throw out that pan or bust out the chemicals, try some coarse sea salt! After soaking the pan a bit, dump out the water, toss in a small handful of coarse sea salt chunks, and start scrubbing. Magic!
Maya Kaimal Everyday Dal Green Split Pea, Spinach & Coconut
I bought this by accident and was impressed! I never considered myself a split pea fan, but with the coconut cream, herbs, and spices, Maya Kaimal changed my mind. With a luxurious texture and 90 second cooking time, it’s perfect for when you’re craving comfort food, but don’t feel like cooking.
STEFFRY
Off the Block Hot Salsa
The flavor is so good and how it got started is an even better story. It’s a local product and Black Owned Business. Not only is the company made for a good cause but the product is fabulous too.
Ultra Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner
This works so well at adding the moisture my hair needs. It’s clean and doesn’t leave residue on my hair.
AMANDA
Lotus Foods Rice Ramen Noodles
These noodles are great for making ramen soup at home. It pairs well with the Willy Street Co-op in-house made bone broth for a nice flavorful bowl of soup.
Willow Creek Leaf Lard
This lard is superior to all other lards. Hands down. Use this one, always! I always have a tub in my fridge.
JAMES
Willy Street Co-op Pumpkin Bar
This “bar” is more like a piece of cake, and I love it for that. At the beginning of the pandemic when the Off Site Kitchen was closed they were sorely missed! I try to only have one a week, but sometimes it’s hard not to give in when they’re freshly stocked and so close to the check-out!
NICHOLAS
Willy Street Co-op Hot Bar Queso Dip
I love making my own loaded nachos on Taco Tuesdays and pouring this queso all over the veggies, taco beef, and tortillas chips!
ABIGAIL
HiBar Renew Solid Face Wash
Plastic-free!!! I love this face bar. It has an ever so slightly exfoliating quality (just the right amount) and it does not suds up. The shape of the bar feels really nice on my face, also. Perfect for everyday use and easy to take on the go (the Co-op also carries travel bags for HiBar products!). And—worth saying twice—it’s plastic-free!!!!
LAURA
Equal Exchange Ginger Tea
You might think I’m crazy, but I gave up caffeine a few months ago and replaced it with this. Its spicy kick is an invigorating pick-me-up in the mornings and ginger’s medicinal properties counter any stomach ailments or nausea I might experience throughout the day–win, win!
Carr Valley Mobay Cheese
Locally-made, half goat cheese, half sheep cheese, separated by a line of vegetable ash. Delicious on pizza, crackers, on a burger or even on its own, taste for yourself why this cheese should actually be spelled MoBAE 😉
PAUL
Two Onion Orchard WineCrisp Apples
These red-purple beauties are my favorite apple of the season, and always worth the wait. Exquisite sweetness and abundant juiciness await you, provided you can make it through the satisfyingly dense, cream colored flesh. WineCrisp apples are only available for a couple of months each year, so get them while they last!
JUSTIN
Ela Orchard McIntosh Apples
The McInotsh apple from Ela Orchard is a classic apple has tender white flesh that is packed full of flavor; consistently one of the our best apples in my opinion. This apple also happens to be from one of my favorite local farms, run by some of the nicest people you will ever meet.
Enterprise Apples
The organic Enterprise apple is an excellent local apple with full apple flavor and crunchy texture that would make an excellent caramel apple. Storing well while also being an excellent cooking apple and cut apple you can see why a significant number of Washington state apple growers bet on a Enterprise/Honeycrisp offspring you may be familiar with, the apple branded Cosmic Crisp. You can taste the parent of that apple in local form in this well rounded flavor powerhouse that is one of my favorite apples.
MEGHAN
Wonderstate Coffee Driftless Blend
The Wonderstate Driftless blend is so smooth and is the perfect blend for any time of the year. It makes a great hot coffee for cold mornings, or a refreshing iced coffee or cold brew for hot summer days. When you open the bag, make sure to take a deep breath and smell the comforting aroma. It comes in bulk or in two bag sizes.
AMY
Tipi Produce Organic Carrots
Some of you may not know this, and some of you are very familiar, but local Tipi carrots are quite famous around here. For years, we have enjoyed their perfect crunch and sweet juices. We are lucky to have them around for 8 or 9 months of the year. The last day we sell them, usually in May, is a sad one for many. We will eat some other veggie until September when they are back in our lives again. A cult classic indeed.
KRISTINA
Colectivo Coffee Cold Brew (in the can)
This is a flavorful cold brew on the go from a favorite local company. It is nice to get this can format, but be aware it is strong, so quickly putting it in a thermos with your favorite type of milk and/or protein powders is advised to get that extra kick of caffeine and power for your busy morning.
SARA
Nordic Naturals Melatonin Gummies
The Nordic Naturals melatonin gummies are a delicious raspberry flavored gummy with 1.5mg of melatonin per piece. They are gelatin-free, vegan and have zero sugar!
I take one and it helps me fall asleep faster and stay asleep through the night. When I wake in morning, I feel well rested and ready to accomplish great things! Results may vary. Discuss with your healthcare practitioner before taking supplements.
MATT
Nordic Creamery Raw Sheep Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese
I really love this little sheep’s milk cheddar from cheesemaker Al Bekkum of Nordic Creamery. Its flavor is subtle, it’s raw and aged, and it has a unique texture that’s both dry and soft. Its milk also comes from a single-source Amish dairy farm in the Driftless region. North and West only.
