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Wine for Community

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written by John Kroeger, all-around Littleton Co-op employee

Food for Thought is a new online space by the Littleton Food Co-op for Co-op staff, members, and partners to publish musings & reflections on what they care about.

Have you ever heard of La Riojana? La Riojana is Argentina’s largest wine cooperative, with a family of 500 dedicated growers. It’s also the third largest wine exporter (by volume) in Argentina. La Riojana has an annual production of close to 450 million litres a year. 

The history of La Riojana goes back to the 1940s. Ancestors from Italy were wine growers. When they first came to La Rioja in North Argentina, they decided to come together to make wine. 

Starting out as a small bodega (store), they bought grapes to turn to wine. Over time, the families finally started planting their own grapes. From then on La Riojana grew and grew. 

La Riojana is a co-op that not only produces wine, but also produces organic and Fairtrade-certified olive oil. The olives are hand picked and cold-pressed to preserve their natural flavors and nutrients. It’s a high quality product!

I think the best part of La Riojana is that they give back to their community. They help provide clean running water, construction of schools, and health centres to improve quality of life for the surrounding areas. 

Littleton Co-op is very happy to have La Riojana onboard and support this wonderful coop in Argentina!

“At La Riojana Cooperative, every wine tells a story of community, sustainability, and fair work.

From our high-altitude vineyards, we craft Fairtrade wines that share with the world the authentic taste of La Rioja, and the dedication of the people who make it possible.” (La Riojana)

The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Littleton Food Co-op.

You Save, We Give with Field Day Products

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All 300+ Field Day products are on sale at the Littleton Co-op from November 5th through December 2nd! Plus, every purchase is a donation to Native foodways.

November is a time when we all like to come together around the table with good food and good people. However, the stressors of inflation, potential program cuts, and cultural misgivings can make these holiday themes easier said than done. To help bridge the gap between quality healthy food and all Littleton area community members, the Littleton Co-op is proud to once again offer major sales on all Field Day products from November 5th through December 2nd.

 Since we’re not a national chain, we don’t have a private label brand. What we do have is Field Day: a full line of pantry staples, paper goods, cleaners, and more that offer good quality at a great value. Field Day has many organic offerings, and most of their products are natural and non-GMO. From olive oil to garbanzo beans, paper towels to pretzels, and tuna to garlic powder — all 300+ items are on sale at the Littleton Co-op! This is a great time to stock up on everyday items or restock seasonal items like all-purpose flour and canned pumpkin.

In addition to the great savings for our shoppers, there’s another important part of this Field Day sale. For every Field Day item sold at Littleton Co-op, National Cooperative Grocers (NCG) will donate $0.05 to North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS). NATIFS (sounds like “Natives”) was founded by James Beard award winner The Sioux Chef, and is dedicated to addressing the economic and health crises affecting Native communities by re-establishing Native foodways. The organization imagines a new North American food system that generates wealth and improves health in Native communities through food-related enterprises. NATIFS works to cultivate the seeds of Indigenous heritage, nourish our people, and honor the land that sustains us. Their vision is to rekindle and empower Indigenous food sovereignty through a thriving network of regional hubs that celebrate and elevate Indigenous culinary
traditions. With a deep commitment to healing, cultural reconnection, and economic empowerment, NATIFS envisions a future where every tribal community across the nation reclaims its food heritage, fosters sustainable local economies, and nurtures the overall wellbeing of its people.

So not only are you saving money through Field Day, you’re supporting a great cause, too!

New Hampshire’s Indigenous Past & Present

The Littleton Food Co-op operates on N’dakinna, which is the traditional ancestral homeland of the Abenaki, Pennacook and Wabanaki Peoples past and present. We acknowledge and honor with gratitude the land and waterways and the alnobak (people) who have stewarded N’dakinna throughout the generations.

Find out where you’re standing here.

What plants are native to our area?

More plants are native to the Northeast, including Wood Sorrel, Shagbark Hickory, Seaweed, Beach Pea, Jerusalem Artichokes, and Sweet Fern.

Food Access

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Intro | Show Up | Donate | Get Help

Let’s chat about food access in Littleton and the North Country and how you can show up.

At Littleton Food Co-op, we understand that many of our shoppers and community members are affected by the federal government funding pause, which has led to a lack of funding for SNAP benefits and other assistance programs. For those who rely on these programs to access groceries, even a short disruption can mean difficult choices about food, bills, and other essentials.

This affects not only our shoppers but also our staff. Food insecurity is a shared reality across our communities—and some of the people who make the Littleton Co-op run every day are also navigating the same challenges. We can show care through our actions toward each other by being understanding, patient, and connected. A little patience and kindness can go a long way.

Here’s the Plan: Show Up

Here are ways that you can show up for yourself and your community:

Donate money, food, and time, if you are able;
Utilize food access resources and programs if you need them;
Share this information to educate others in our area.

Donate: Help Your Neighbors in Need

Support our Healthy Food Access Program
Donate online! The Littleton Co-op Healthy Food Access Program (HFA) is a store-funded discount program that makes healthy food more accessible to everyone in our community, regardless of income. Littleton Food Co-op members who are currently recipients of SNAP, SSI, or other supplemental assistance are eligible to apply for this program; approved members receive 10% off all eligible purchases every day. Need help affording groceries? Learn more about HFA and get an application here.

Our November Partners of the Month: Local Food Pantries
Round up at the register! As we have done for many years, the Littleton Co-op’s Partner of the Month for November is the area food pantries. 100% of small change round-ups and donations at the Co-op will go directly to these food pantries.

Food Drive
Donate food! During the federal funding pause, we will be increasing our food collection efforts, and we invite you to join us. Please consider bringing unopened, unexpired, non-perishable goods to our collection bin in the Co-op exit foyer, or buying a few extra things when you shop. These donations will go to local pantries along with our other food donations.

Feed A Family Fundraiser
Buy a box of food for a neighbor in need! Now in its fourth year, the Co-op is raising funds to distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes to local food pantries. Shoppers can purchase $10 coupons at any register; each coupon pays for a box of Thanksgiving sides for one family. Our goal is 700 boxes by Nov. 15th.

Utilize: Food Access Resources for Everyone

Healthy Food Access Program
Need help affording groceries? The Littleton Co-op Healthy Food Access Program (HFA) is a store-funded discount program that makes healthy food more accessible to everyone in our community, regardless of income. Littleton Food Co-op members who are currently recipients of SNAP, SSI, or other supplemental assistance are eligible to apply for this program; approved members receive 10% off all eligible purchases every day. Learn more about HFA and get an application here.

Food Pantries
Need a helping hand? Below is a list of food pantries, support services, and community dinners that are helping in our community.

All Saints Food Cupboard
35 School St., Littleton
Tuesdays, Thursdays – 9 am – 10 am
Sundays – 9 am – 9:45 am
Food cupboard best accessed from Littleton Community Center parking lot at 120 Main St., Littleton
In case of food emergency, please contact – 603-444-3414

Little Free Pantry
189 Main St., Littleton
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Littleton Food Pantry
70 Redington St., Littleton
Open Mondays – 4:30 – 6:30 pm; Tuesdays & Wednesdays – 10 am – 1 pm;
Saturdays – 10 – 11 am
In case of food emergency, please contact 954-604-9462

Littleton Area Mutual Aid
16 Pleasant St, Littleton, NH
Free store Sundays 2 pm- 3 pm

Bethlehem Food Pantry
2155 Main St., Bethlehem (In Town Hall)
Open: Mondays & Thursdays @ 2 – 3 pm; Tuesdays – 10 am – 12 pm
In case of food emergency, please contact 603-869-3351, ext. 103

Bethlehem Little Free Pantry
2155 Main St., Bethlehem (Behind Town Hall)
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Please park in the Town office lot, or the parking lot for the swimming pool

Good Neighbor Food Pantry
44 Church Street, Franconia
Open: Tuesdays @ 11 am – 12 pm
In case of a food emergency, please contact 603-991-6017

White Horse Recovery
669 Union St, Littleton, NH 03561
Open Monday – Friday – 9 am – 5 pm
In case of food emergency, please contact 603-444-1300

White Mountain Community College – Student food pantry
646 Union St # 300, Littleton, NH 03561 and
2020 Riverside Dr, Berlin, NH 03570

Whitefield Christian Church Free Pantry
3 School Street, Whitefield (at Whitefield Christian Church)
Open: Thursdays @ 3:30 – 5:00 pm
In case of a food emergency, please contact 603-837-8849 or 270-252-6106

Please Share!

The best thing you can do is show up for yourself and for your community! We hope that people find the information on this page useful, whether they want to find a way to help or are looking for resources. Please feel free to grab the link to this page and share it on social media, or wherever you think it might be helpful.

www.littletoncoop.com/showup

And remember – be kind. Life can be tough right now. Let’s cooperate to make it a little easier for everyone.

Reflecting on Lost Nation Orchard

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written by Kevin Winters, Littleton Co-op Manager on Duty

Food for Thought is a new online space by the Littleton Food Co-op for Co-op staff, members, and partners to publish musings & reflections on what they care about.

Did you know the world’s most influential organic apple orchard is right here in the North Country?  Lost Nation Orchard is about 25 miles north of the Co-op in the Lost Nation section of the town of Northumberland, NH.  Home to Nancy, Gracie, and the late Michael Phillips, this small, local, family run holistic orchard produces the most delicious apples you will ever taste.  To quote Dave Chapman, co-director of the Real Organic Project, and founder of the Vermont Organic Farmers organization, “Michael Phillips was the patron saint of organic orcharding.”  Michael started Lost Nation Orchard almost 40 years ago at a time when everyone said it was impossible to grow apples organically.  In fact, many people still say it is impossible to grow organic apples if you’re in New England.  Michael has clearly proven all the naysayers wrong.  Over the decades he became the most influential organic apple grower in the world.  He grew over 120 different varieties of apples, both ancient heirlooms, and brand new experimental varieties.  He wrote three seminal books on organic apple growing, which are widely considered to be classics, and a must read for any organic orchardist.  He traveled far and wide lecturing, consulting, and giving workshops on how to grow organic apples.  Also, Michael was the founder of the Holistic Orchard Network which has over 2,500 members from at least 7 countries.  Countless prospective and experienced apple growers made the pilgrimage to his orchard to attend his workshops and learn from the master. Just bite into one of his apples, and experience an intense wave of complex, juicy flavors, which will radically alter your perception of what an apple can be.

Michael was also a wonderful human being.  He was larger than life, and yet kind and gentle, with a down to earth, easy going personality, which made you feel right at home.  Despite almost always being the most knowledgeable person in the room Michael was the best listener I’ve ever met.  He would sit quietly listening, observing, and learning from those who had come to learn from him.  An inquisitive mind of the highest order.  I was blessed to know Michael for a dozen years or so, and have incredibly fond memories of visiting the orchard as many times as I could during apple season.  For a food lover like myself there was nothing better than spending time with Michael in his apple barn as he excitedly danced about endless baskets filled with a kaleidoscopic variety of apples saying, “You absolutely must try this one, it’s an experimental variety developed in Czechoslovakia in the 1990’s , it has explosive flavors of citrus and PINEAPPLE.  Yes, Pineapple!!  And then there is this one here, and oh don’t miss out on this one, and make sure you try this old timey New England variety that has notes of bourbon, vanilla, and burnt sugar.”  And on, and on it would go.  What a blessing it was experiencing a true master of his craft spreading the joy created by the fruits of his labor.

And Michael was a family man.  He met the love of his life, Nancy, when they both worked for a group foster home for abused and neglected children.  The goal of the program was to offer the children natural foods, lots of time in nature, and a stable environment.  They walked through this green world together for 37 remarkable years.  Their daughter Gracie was the apple of his eye, and whenever he mentioned her, which was often, a visible twinkle could be seen radiating from his eyes.  Like so many immensely talented people it seemed The Creator had important work for Michael in the Great Mystery that lies ahead of us all.  He was called to that work in late February of 2022.  Luckily for all of us, Gracie has decided to move back home and take over management of the orchard, thus continuing her father’s immensely important legacy.  Gracie and Nancy are working extremely hard to continue this truly unique North Country family farm, and for the first time ever, Lost Nation Apples are available at the Littleton Food Co-op during apple season!!   

And a word about spots.  You’ll notice some spots on these apples, which is totally normal as all apples grown organically in New England, or any other temperate climate, will have spots.  Most organic apples you see are grown in the dry, continental climate of eastern Washington state where it almost never rains.  These spots have no flavor and do not affect the quality of the fruit at all.  The only way to eliminate them in New England is to use chemical sprays.  As Joni Mitchell famously sang, “Hey farmer farmer, Put away that DDT now, Give me spots on my apples, But leave me the birds and the bees, Please!” 

We only become wise when we recognize that we need to emulate nature in our agricultural systems and in how we care for this planet.” – Michael Phillips

The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Littleton Food Co-op.

Littleton Food Co-op Welcomes Learner Limbach As Their New General Manager

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After more than sixteen years of incredible growth and cooperative success, the Co-op’s current General Manager, Ed King, plans on retiring at the end of this year. Shortly after he announced his departure, the Co-op’s Board of Directors formed a committee to begin the process of hiring a new leader for the Cooperative. They enlisted the help of an executive recruiter and an HR professional consultant, and over the past few months have vetted and interviewed many highly qualified candidates from all over the country.

After much deliberation, the Littleton Food Co-op Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that they have selected Learner Limbach to be the Co-op’s new General Manager. Learner Limbach offers over 12 years of experience in cooperative management. He is a fourth-generation cooperative leader and an accomplished expert in cooperative development, sustainable food systems, and community-based economic transformation.

As Co-Founder and Chief Cooperative Officer of Orcas Food Co-op in Eastsound, WA, Learner spearheaded the successful launch of the consumer-owned grocery store in 2014. Under his leadership, the co-op has grown into a $5.7 million business with more than 50% of Orcas Island residents as members. Learner was able to open a thriving second location for Orcas Food Co-op and has built a cooperative wholesale division—Provisions Co-op Wholesale—projected to reach $1 million in sales by the end of 2025.

Learner’s expertise extends beyond operations into strategic governance, organizational culture, and policy advocacy. He has played a significant role in shaping food policy and systems development at the county, regional, and national levels and looks to continue this work as the next General Manager of the Co-op.

During the interview process,  Learner shared a great deal of excitement and enthusiasm about leading the Co-op forward: “I feel very fortunate to have this opportunity. It’s clear that the Littleton Co-op has been stewarded well over the years and is poised for continued success. Everyone I have met has been great and very welcoming. I look forward to helping lead the Co-op into the next chapter, as well as learning more about the area and connecting with the Littleton community.” He has also said that he sees many similarities between Littleton Co-op and Orcas Food Co-op; he’s very interested in small-town life and in integrating himself into the Littleton community, and would also welcome the opportunity to be an active member of the regional cooperative work already underway in New England.

Deborah Rossetti-Sullivan, President of Littleton Co-op’s Board of Directors and head of the General Manager search committee, stated, “Learner is a hardworking visionary and a passionate, engaged, and well-respected leader in the cooperative world. He will bring years of knowledge, success, and dedication to our Co-op’s future.”

About The Littleton Food Cooperative

The Littleton Co-op is a member-owned grocery store featuring local produce, hot prepared foods, deli, bulk foods, craft beer, wine, and a quality grocery selection. The Co-op strives to serve the North Country of New Hampshire and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont by offering a broad range of high-quality food products at fair prices, accompanied by outstanding service.

The Co-op exists to serve its members. While membership is not required to shop at our store, our member-owners help govern the Co-op by electing our Board of Directors each year. Our Members also help us maintain the Co-op’s mission of supporting local growers and producers, promoting healthy choices, and advocating for environmental sustainability.

Littleton Co-op’s Mission is to provide a community-owned marketplace that supports local and promotes healthy choices for people and planet. The Co-op’s Vision is to be a catalyst for cultivating a vibrant community and regional economy.

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Eat Local Month Producer Highlights 2025

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To celebrate Eat Local Month in August 2025, we dismantled the idea that eating local is “too difficult” or “outside the normal way” by putting together suggested everyday occasions over 20 local items. We hope one of these gives you a starting point to try eating local all year long, or serves as inspiration to create your own everyday occasion to support local growers and producers.

Local Sweet Treat

Listen: We know you’re going to pick up a sweet treat from the Co-op anyways. Why not make it a LOCAL sweet treat? We have plenty of locally produced options to fill that sweet tooth fix throughout the store. Whether you’re looking for a perfectly creamy ice cream for after dinner, a lil’ chocolate to sneak between meetings, or the socially acceptable may to drink maple syrup in public (hint: it’s maple candy!), we have a local option. And remember, this is just a sneak peak into some of the local sweet treats we have! There’s plenty more waiting for you in store.

Local Date Night

Whether it’s a night in with friends or a special romantic evening at home, everything can be improved with a charcuterie board made with local ingredients. We just got restocked with Roberta’s Crooked Mile goat cheese, so make sure a sweet or savory pick of her selection is included! If you want a decadent dinner, consider a delightful dairy-free option from Shire’s Naturals (NH’s first plant-based cheese company) or a spiced up entree with the help of Wozz! Kitchen Creations. And forget ending the night with chocolate! Local food lovers know that organic strawberries are the way to anyone’s heart. Hermit Woods wine will wash it all down. Of course, these are only some of the great local date night options we have at the Littleton Co-op. 

Local Breakfast in Bed

Local breakfast in bed: the dream! You can certainly take any of these local ingredients to a normal, everyday breakfast routine, but since we’re dreaming here, we’re going all out and living in lavish local luxury — without even leaving the bed. That means fluffy pancakes from Polly’s Pancake Parlor mix smothered in Mount Cabot Maple single-source Grade A syrup. Mount Cabot Maple cream (aka maple GOLD) if it’s an extra special occasion. Don’t worry, we’re not going to get sick on sweets; it’s all going to be balanced out with a couple of crispy, thick-cut strips of North Country Smokehouse bacon. Drooling yet? And of course, it’s all getting washed down with locally-roasted coffee. This morning, we’re reaching for Jenna’s Promise Roasting Co.’s Local Blend. And now you’ve just eaten breakfast and given back at the same time! Proceeds from this VT coffee company go directly to supporting the work of Jenna’s Promise, which focuses on building healthy and safe communities by reducing the burden of substance use disorder in the region. Not to mention it’s a great cup of ‘joe Not a coffee fan? Pour yourself a tall glass of Hatchland Farm milk and support one of the few remaining independent dairy farms in the area. And you know it’s good, because the Hatch family lives by the motto: “If we wouldn’t eat it ourselves, we won’t sell it to you.”

Local Packed Lunch

 Since we make such a big deal out of celebrating locally produced food, you might think it’s for special occasions only. This guide especially is meant to demonstrate how you can incorporate local food into your everyday routines — like for lunchtime! A lunchbox packed with Vermont Smoke & Cure meat sticks, Port City Pretzels, Cabot Creamery cracker cuts, and a hearty sandwich on Klinger’s sourdough is definitely better than cafeteria food and your soggy leftovers in the office fridge (no shade). And we love having a local company like Bee’s Wrap focused on sustainable plastic-free packaging to perfectly compliment any local goodie.

Local Weekend Kickback

BBQs are a common weekend celebration, and we suggest firing up some Robie Farm local beef burgers and serving with a side of grilled veggies, like peppers and eggplant from 4 Corners Farm. If family and friends can’t make it for a gathering, at least take a moment to do a cheers to a great summer — a can of Wildbloom and new Woodstock lemonade for the non-drinkers would be our suggestions. If all else fails, chillin’ on the couch with some Wrap City chips (2 bags per person should be enough?) is a completely valid option. What’s everyone’s summer weekend plans shaping up to be? Consider closing out the week with one of these great local products!

Summer Salads

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When the weather (finally) turns warm, it can go from pleasant and sunny to too hot to handle in the blink of an eye. When you start to get sweaty inside, don’t sweat over what to make for dinner! Summer dinners call for salads; if done right, salads are a great way to get all the flavor, texture, and complexity you want in a meal without stepping near the oven. Plus, summer is when the Produce Department is exploding with fresh local fruits and veggies. Below are some of our favorite salad recipes with ingredients you can find at the Littleton Co-op. They’ll make great mains, starters, or sides, and the best part is you’ll likely find lots of the ingredients on sale!

Kale Antipasto Salad

The key to making this salad is a success is ensuring that you massage your kale. Yes, you read that right. It’s explained in this recipe, but massaging your kale is going to take away the toughness that might be holding you back from this leafy green to begin with. And as a bonus: increase the ratio of the other ingredients to kale so the next day you can put the mixture in a sub roll or wrap for a new twist on an Italian.

Coconut Tangerine Salad

When we first saw this recipe, we were hesitant. But when you think about it a little longer, it makes perfect sense! It’s a truly tropical experience in a SALAD. No passport required for this experience. Try substituting butter/bib lettuce if you really want to highlight the crunch of the coconut and almonds.

Mojito Watermelon Salad

Who ever said that salads have to have lettuce in them? In this recipe, watermelons take the center stage (but fresh local mint has a strong supporting role). We highly recommend the suggested addition of feta cheese.

Thai Peanut Salad

Cabbage is great because it is a dense, low-cost vegetable option, but in this recipe it is also a great vehicle for a heavier dressing. Add your choice of protein and this is definitely a full meal! Another topping option is uncooked ramen noodle or chow mein noodle pieces.

Original recipe images courtesy of National Cooperative Grocers at grocery.coop.

Father’s Day Gift Guide

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Where would life be without Dads? That being said, they can be incredibly hard to buy gifts for! We here at the Littleton Co-op broke things down by dad characteristics (dad-teristics, if you will) and found options for everyone for Father’s Day. And have no fear — there’s a gift for every budget, too. Make things easy and find all of your Father’s Day gifts and essentials at the Littleton Co-op.

For the “Stereotypical Dad”

If you swear every TV sitcom father is based on your own, he will appreciate complex sauces and marinades to complement his summer grilling; one of our hundreds of local craft beer options; a nut or snack mix to make couch-sitting more fun; or a sweet treat to end the day. Consider these options this Father’s Day:

  • LOCAL Genuine Jamaican BBQ Sauce and Marinade: $5.99
  • LOCAL Schilling Beer Co. Ziegenmensch Maibach: $17.99
  • Bulk Organic Dill Cashews: $16.99/lb
  • My Dad’s Cookies (assorted flavors): $7.99

For the “Outdoorsy Dad”

If you’re worried about getting your dad inside long enough to open a present, give him tools to stay out longer, enjoy the outdoors, or remind him of our area’s natural beauty with:

  • Littleton Co-op Trucker Hat (various styles available): $19.99
  • LOCAL Badger Sunscreen (various styles available): $8.99+
  • S’mores kit with marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate, woodcut “Littleton, NH” s’mores stick: Prices Vary
  • LOCAL White Mountain Images Notecard Box Set: $15.00

TIP: Get creative with s’mores! Check out our post on 8 ways to make s’mores.

For the Overworked Dad

Every father is a working father, but some just don’t know how to turn off “work mode.” Gifts for the “workaholics” can either be aimed at making their busy lives easier, creating efficiencies in their schedule, or trying to teach them how to relax. These gifts hit all of those categories:

  • LOCAL Critical Mass Coffee (assorted blends): $17.99
  • LOCAL Badger Sore Muscle Rub: $11.99
  • Lunchskins Plastic-Free Starter Kit: $6.59
  • Equal Exchange Organic Chocolate Bar (assorted flavors): $5.49

For the “Foodie Dad”

In some families, if Dad is making dinner there’s no question that it’s going to taste fantastic! Whether you want to treat him to high quality ingredients, help restock the pantry, or set up a family cooking adventure, these gifts will “cook” (as the kids say):

  • Rustichella Pasta (assorted shapes): $6.29+
  • Bulk Department Refill Spices: Varies, spices priced per pound
  • Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix: $4.99
  • LOCAL hot sauces from Angry Goat Pepper Co. and Sugar Bob’s: $8.79+

For the Active Dad

If Dad loves hitting the gym, going on family walks, or just never sitting still, fuel his active lifestyle with gifts like these:

  • Protein and Energy bars: Price Varies
  • Bulk Grandy Organics High Antioxidant Trail Mix: $15.99/lb
  • Orgain Organic Protein Powder (assorted sizes and flavors): $34.99+
  • Klean Kanteen (assorted styles and colors): $27.99+

*Product availability and pricing may vary; please stop in store for up to date information.

Not seeing something for a Dad in your life? Get him a Littleton Co-op gift card! Available in store and online.

Smores 8 Ways

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S’mores doesn’t have to just be limited to the standard graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate! Consider one of the unique combinations below. All of the ingredients can be purchased at the Littleton Co-op of course! And if your weekend campfire is rained out, consider using the broil function on your oven to create a similar toasty and melty effect.

Summer Shrimp Rolls

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Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 small carrot, shredded
  • 2 large scallions, sliced diagonally
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, stems removed
  • 1/4 pound thin rice noodles
  • 12 large rice paper wrappers
  • 24 large cooked shrimp
  • 1 jar peanut or sweet chili sauce, prepared

Preparation

  1. Put on a pot of water to boil for the noodles. Place the carrots and scallions in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, sugar, soy sauce, ginger and cilantro. Cook the noodles and drain well, wrap in a thick smooth-textured kitchen towel and press to remove excess water, then add to the bowl. Remove any tails or veins from the shrimp; pat the shrimp dry and reserve.
  2. To assemble, on a table or counter set a large roasting pan with an inch of warm water in it, a clean towel, a cutting board, and a platter and plastic wrap for the finished rolls. For each roll, place a rice paper sheet in the pan of warm water and gently submerge with your fingertips. Once parts are softening but not completely limp (30 – 60 seconds), carefully place the sheet on the towel for a few seconds to blot excess moisture, then transfer to the cutting board. Arrange 2 shrimp across the center of the rice paper skin. Put about a half cup of the veggie filling on top of the shrimp. Fold in the rice paper from the sides, then up from bottom, then roll up. Place finished rolls on the platter and cover with plastic wrap to keep them moist while you complete the rest. If you prepare the rolls more than an hour before you plan to serve them, cover with wet paper towels and wrap tightly in plastic. Serve with dipping sauce.

Serving Suggestion

Enjoy Shrimp Summer Rolls on their own as a light lunch instead of a salad, or accompany them with vegetable fried rice or a fragrant bowl of Vietnamese pho for a more substantial meal.

Nutritional Information

390 calories, 9 g. fat, 285 mg. cholesterol, 1770 mg. sodium, 38 g. carbohydrate, 1 g. fiber, 34 g. protein

This article originally appeared on Co+op Welcome to the Table.









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