Pickled Leek Scapes

Our Produce Dept just received some gorgeous Leek Scapes from Gathering Together Farms! Scapes are the springtime flower stalks of the plants, they’re only available for a short time but you can pickle them to enjoy for a little bit longer. We found this tasty recipe at nashsorganicproduce.com

Kiwi-Avocado Smoothie

Let your kiwis get nice and ripe- and a little soft- even, to get the full sweetness form them. The combination of Vitamin C-rich fruit, iron-rich spinach, and the essential fats of the avocado give you a great nutrition boost!

Steam “Boiled” Eggs

For the 7th and final day of Alberta Co-op Basics Week, I’m leaving you with one of the best kitchen tricks I’ve learned: how to “boil” eggs with steam. The result is easy-peel creamy yolk eggs every time, no matter how fresh they are!

Black Bean Brownies

This recipe comes from Working Owner Nancy, who says: Heavy on the protein a slice of brownie is my lunch.  Got tired of burning the money on power bars.  This does a very good job and yes I do like my treats.  

Rustic Artichoke Spinach Dip

On a hot day this dip served with toasted bread and fresh vegetables is a satisfying meal in itself! Or you can keep it  traditional and serve it as an appetizer or party snack. Always a favorite, leftovers never! shared with permission from strongertogether.coop