http://vnf.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Valley Natural Foods Co-op en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:27:10 GMT 2010-01-08T14:27:10Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977980530 It is so cold in Minnesota right now, and yes I'm whining. I love the snow, I love the extended pink sunrises in the morning and I love breaking off ice-cycles like I did when I was a kid. But this . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:39:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977980530 Valley Natural Foods Co-op 2010-01-06T23:39:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978510 by Charli Mills, Marketing Communications Manager Yes, I admit--hot water with fresh lemon--hardly sounds scrumptious. Especially if you, like me, have been indulging in spectacular holiday . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:00:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978510 Valley Natural Foods Co-op 2010-01-05T23:00:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975728 This challenge was created by our co-op's education coordinator, Kayla Schaefer. Citrus fruits have filled the produce department and our favorites, Minneola Tangelos, have just arrived. With all . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:29:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975728 Valley Natural Foods Co-op 2010-01-04T15:29:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970618 Honey Butter and Cranberry Toast Toppers Serves 15-20 guests 1 lb. Honey Butter (recipe follows) 1 C. Cranberry Sauce 1 New French Bakery Baguette or other brand Slice baguette into ¼-inch . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:10:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970618 Valley Natural Foods Co-op 2009-12-31T20:10:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959149 First, let me admit that I’m fond of nutmeg. Not the powdered variety, but the woody flakes I get when striking a whole nutmeg against a prickly, metal nutmeg grater. I found this kitchen contraption . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:57:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959149 Valley Natural Foods Co-op 2009-12-22T19:57:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360672 Good food, good times, good cause.   Cops and a Cause is a benefit show put on by the Burnsville Police Department each May. This "Cops and Kids" program has recently been recognized . . . Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:01:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360672 Valley Natural Foods Co-op 2008-06-03T23:01:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977293045 By Azna A. Amira Originally printed in The ComPost, the bimonthly newsletter of Just Food Co-op 2008 Last year, in his book The Omnivore's Dilemma, food journalist Michael Pollan warned us . . . Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:44:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977293045 Valley Natural Foods Co-op 2008-03-25T14:44:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977263439 Wondering how to eat local when the ground is frozen and covered with snow? That didn't daunt http://www.justfood.coop/   in Northfield, MN. Here is their encouraging challenge. Thanks . . . Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:23:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977263439 Valley Natural Foods Co-op 2008-02-20T22:23:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977257935 Dear Subscriber, We appreciate your inquiry and welcome the opportunity to serve your needs. Yes , you have permission to post the article. Thank you for your interest in our publication. Sincerely, . . . Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:36:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977257935 Valley Natural Foods Co-op 2008-02-13T22:36:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977256814 Suburban development in Burnsville and surrounding area south of the Minnesota River began as early as the 1950s with improvement to federal highways and the creation of home mortgage credit programs. . . . Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:59:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977256814 Valley Natural Foods Co-op 2008-02-12T20:59:16Z