STAFF PICKS! APRIL 2024

BULK Dried Pineapple Rings

“It’s the perfect snack! I love the wonderfully juicy taste of pineapple without having to cut up a big juicy pineapple. And our bulk containers are made with plant-based material, so they’re compostable here at the Co-op—no waste!”

— Phoebe B

 

 

 

MOON VALLEY ORGANICS Lemon Rosemary Herbal Body Wash

“I LOVE all of our Moon Valley products, but if I had to pick one, it would be the Lemon Rosemary Herbal Body Wash. This fragrance is exactly what I want to smell first thing in the morning. It has a nice, creamy texture. And this body wash protects pollinators! Moon Valley is an herb farm with a mission to preserve the health of pollinators. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds power the organic ingredients they grow for the purest products “under the moon”. Each purchase of Moon Valley products helps preserve their pollinator habitat.”

— Cybele M

 

 

LAUGHING CHILD FARM (Pawlet, VT) Sweet Potatoes

“Even though I am a lifelong farmer, I always thought a sweet potato was a sweet potato. Perhaps that is because we were never very good at growing them ourselves! Turns out I couldn’t be more wrong because Laughing Child Farm’s sweet potatoes are absolutely outstanding. They have become a staple in my pantry. I roast them in the oven at least once a week. They are so delicious; I wondered if Laughing Child sprinkles them with magical fairy dust (organic, of course).”

— Kaisa J

 

 

AGAINST THE GRAIN GOURMET (Brattleboro, VT) Nut-Free Pesto Pizza

“I have been gluten-free by choice for most of the last decade. I can remember attempting to make my own pizza crust out of almond flour or cauliflower – usually, a cooking disaster and left me feeling disappointed that I couldn’t eat pizza anymore. That all changed when I discovered Against The Grain Pizza in the freezer section. The pesto is my favorite, but all of the flavors are fantastic. Even if you aren’t gluten-free, this pizza does not disappoint. This is my go-to meal when I am exhausted and don’t have the energy to cook or if I’m having friends over last minute. ”

— Kaisa J