Vegetarian v. Vegan: What Is The Difference?
When choosing a particular lifestyle, it is important to know what you are getting into. This is especially true when it comes to food-based lifestyle choices, such as vegetarianism and [...] Read More
“food coop” Archives
About Food Package Dates: Understanding Food Waste, Part 2
“Best if used by.” “Sell by.” “Use by.” We see these phrases on almost every grocery product we purchase, but what is their purpose? Do they really help us, as [...] Read More
Natural v. Organic: Is there a difference?
Have you ever entered the grocery store looking for wholesome, good-for-you, environmentally conscious foods only to be overwhelmed with the options? You want to make better choices about the products [...] Read More
Being Sustainable
“Sustainability takes forever. And that’s the point.” – William McDonough At The Common Market, the word “sustainability” is used a lot—it’s one of the core values of the co-op. But [...] Read More