Why do Organic Products cost more?
Costs associated with higher loss Organic farmers don’t use chemicals to reduce loss so their losses are higher, which costs the farmer more and the increase is than passed onto…
What does buying organic mean?
Avoid chemicals Eating organically grown foods is the best way to avoid pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide ingestion. Benefit from more nutrients Organically grown foods are more nutrient dense and have…
Crock Pot Super Garlic Chicken Legs
This recipe from our meat department is a great, hearty meal for any time of year. Ingredients: 6 chicken legs (more or less as needed) 20 garlic cloves (skins left…
Roasted Butternut Squash with Walnuts and Cranberries
(Serves 6, 3/4 cup per serving) Ingredients: 2 lbs. Butternut Squash, Cut 1/2 cup Walnuts, Chopped 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 1/2 Tablespoons Honey 1 Teaspoon…
An inside look at the Swarthmore Co-op
Temple University journalism student Mackenzie Dougherty, takes an inside look at the Swarthmore Co-op. Through interviews with general manager Ed Farace II, a customer, and a vendor, Mackenzie explores how…
Cheddar Garlic Biscuits
Ingredients: 4 cups baking mix 5 ounces Vampire Slayer, shredded 1 1/3 cups water 1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1/8…
Ed Farace appointed Interim GM
We are delighted to announce that Ed Farace, Produce Manager at the Co-op since 2010, has been appointed as Interim GM with the intent to appoint him formally as GM…
Holiday Cheese CSA
This CSA will have pick ups right before Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The Cost will be $40 a month, totaling $120, and will include 5 cheeses and a…
Free Wi-fi
Free Wi-fi is now available. Need a break from the office? Stop by and catch up on some work in the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of the Co-op. Grab some fresh…
Bathed in Victory Grilled Cheese
Makes 2 sandwiches Ingredients: 4 slices of thick cut bacon 1 medium-sized yellow onion, sliced 1 large handful arugula, washed 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature,…