Dessert with the Directors

Owner Forum with the Co-op Board of Directors Let’s talk future expansion. As our store grows, how could we better serve you? This is a chance for Co-op owners to have a conversation with our Board of Directors. It happens at Street 14 Coffee in Astoria on Wednesday July 23 at 7 p.m. Sign up i

Free Tour, Talk & Taste Classes

Free Food Education for the Community  These monthly 30 minute class and store tours lead you through our store aisles to learn about the many options in organic, farm direct, bulk foods, sustainably-raised products, and more.  The classes are led by store managers, staff, board members, and other c

The Regal Thistle

Heirloom Artichokes By Co-op Owner Pamela Mattson McDonald Pamela (right) is a lifelong gardener and former professional chef. At twilight, the silver, ethereal glow from an artichoke plant draws the eye to its fountain of regal

Cousin Jack’s Pasty Co. Tasting at the Co-op

Here’s a small Oregon company we work with, made up of genuinely nice people and equally genuine products. We love to be able to connect you with our food manufacturers and growers and this will happen with Cousin Jack’s Pasty Company (Tasting on Thursday June 12th approx. 11 a.m. -5:30

Celebrate Fair Trade this May!

On May 10, we will be celebrating World Fair Trade Day with Alaffia, Alter Eco, Divine Chocolate, Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, Equal Exchange, and Guayaki Yerba Mate. All these brands are committed to fair trade through their entire supply chains supporting small family farmers and trade justice polic

May Beers to Your Health: the Ayurvedic Diet

A holistic approach to eating that takes into account your unique body type, aims to prevent disease and make you a more happy and healthy person.  Ayurveda is an ancient medical practice from India with mainstream appeal, appearing on Dr. Oz, for example.  The three doshas, which are the Ayurvedic

Fresh Meat & Seafood at the Co-op

For the first time in the Co-op’s 40 year history, we started carrying fresh meat and fish this year!  Oregon grass-fed beef, organic chicken and wild local seasonal fish are among the many new products we have for you.  The Co-op has carried frozen meat and fish for several years, but increas