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Peel into Citrus Season

Enjoy this visual tour of some of the many varieties of citrus and learn more about these seasonal superstars.

A Guide to Winter Squash

Choosing a winter squash can be confounding. Use this helpful guide to learn about some of the common varieties, along with their attributes and best uses.

Savory Stuffed Pumpkin

stuffing a pumpkin with pumpkin stuffing

This recipe has become a favorite of Co-op staff and shoppers. With a few tweaks it could easily be vegetarian or vegan. Give it a try this winter or make it the centerpiece for your Thanksgiving!

Stuffed Delicata Squash

This simple, delicious stuffed squash recipe is easily adapted to include your favorite ingredients.

The Flavor of Fall: Kabocha Squash Recipes

kabocha squash ingredients, shredded squash egg flour

Of all the winter squash, the one I most appreciate is the kabocha. These recipes feature kabocha in the Asian cuisines that gave them form: Korean and Japanese.

Ask the Nutritionist: Squash Talk

Dear Nutritionist: I always see different varieties of winter squash at the grocery store. However, I am unsure how to prepare them. Do you have any easy tips on how to cook and season squash?

Summer offers an abundance of delicious farm fresh vegetables, peak season fruit, wild-caught seafood, and quality meats that are perfect for outdoor grilling. Use these techniques to coax the best flavors of summer on the grill.

Summer Backyard Taco Picnic: Zucchini Tacos

Next time you head outside for a backyard picnic, try this favorite staff recipe! These zucchini tacos are a great way to celebrate the bounty of the summer season.

Summer Zucchini Pasta

a serving of yellow zucchini pasta topped with fresh herbs seved on a stoneware plate

This uber-delicious take on your traditional pasta contains a variety of the season’s superstars including zucchini and oregano. Once tomato season hits, you can toss in some extra cherry tomatoes for added color and flavor.

Brownfield Orchards

Brownfield Orchards delivers cherries, apricots, peaches, and apples direct from their farm in Chelan to our produce department. Look for their farmer direct produce to enjoy the best fruits of summer grown in Washington by expert organic fruit growers.