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THE CARROT WINTER 2021 Cozy Drinks Creative Feed Grain Bowls 2021 Seedlings
Eastside Food Co-op is your community owned grocery
store in the heart of Northeast Minneapolis. We specialize
in fresh, local and organic foods sourced from farmers
and producers who care about the health of people and
our planet. Proudly serving all our neighbors since 2003,
Eastside is here for good.
ABOUT THE CARROT
2551 Central Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
eastsidefood.coop
612-788-0950 The Carrot is Eastside Food Co-op’s quarterly publication. It’s your
Open Daily 8 AM - 9 PM
guide to every season at the co-op! We invite you to discover new
products, find inspiration from our recipes, get to know the people
behind your food, and learn about good things happening at the co-
PUBLICATION op and in your community.
CONTRIBUTORS
ENDS STATEMENT
MOLLY BAEVERSTAD Eastside Food Co-op is….
Marketing Manager
1. Part of a fair and equitable food system.
NORA BRODY 2. A well-run cooperative business that serves its community.
Marketing Coordinator 3. A trusted provider of high-quality consumer choices.
SARA FULTON-KOERBLING
4. A diverse network of people connected through shared values.
Community Engagement
Coordinator INTERNATIONAL
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EASTSIDE FOOD CO-OP CO-OP NEWS
STEERING TEAM Transition to Virtual Events
While in-person events are still on hold, we are
JOHN LACARIA gathering virtually to learn from one another
General Manager
and support each other. These online sessions
MOLLY BAEVERSTAD are scheduled about a month in advance and can be found at
Marketing Manager eastsidefood.coop/events and in our email newsletters.
JULIE ENGLE
Human Resources Manager Owner Records
Does Eastside have your preferred email and correct mailing
ANNE GAZZOLA
Store Operations Manager address on file? It’s important to keep your contact information
up to date, so let us know if you move or change your phone
BRIAN GOLLNICK
number or email address. Update your owner record online at
Business Intelligence Manager
eastsidefood.coop/update.
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A WINTER UPDATE
from the board BOARD MEETINGS
As we welcome a new year, I can’t help but think
back to the last year and remember the challenges Eastside Food Co-op
our community has faced. As I reflect, one word owners are welcome to
that surprisingly comes to mind is gratitude. I am attend board meetings,
a relative new comer to the Northeast area…my held virtually the second
husband and I moved here over 13 years ago, but Monday of each month
I couldn’t be more grateful to my community and from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Email
neighbors. Through all of last year’s challenges, our board@eastsidefood.coop
community was there for each other: the fire that to receive the zoom link or
affected our Central Ave neighbors, the hardships due to the pandemic, the share your thoughts about
heartache and anger from the murder of George Floyd, and the trauma from loss the co-op. Visit eastsidefood.
on so many levels…our neighbors stepped up to help, to learn, to listen, to care. I coop/board for additional
also want to commend Eastside staff for adapting gracefully to the ever-changing information about the board
protocols demanded by the pandemic. From plexiglass to metering, from leading of directors.
on masks to cart sanitizing, I want to thank all our staff, our very own front-
line workers, for meeting this challenge with professionalism, kindness, and
empathy. I am proud that our co-op followed the best medical guidance to keep
both shoppers and employees safe and healthy.
The new year finds us looking forward as well, and I am excited to announce
the 2021 Seedlings line-up! In the highest voter turnout in four years, owners
chose our new Seedlings recipients: Eastside Meals on Wheels, Division of
Indian Work, Little Kitchen Food Shelf, Northeast Farmers Market, Twin Cities 2021 BOARD
Food Justice, The Sheridan Story, Youth Farm, Dream of Wild Health, Appetite OF DIRECTORS
for Change, Minnesota Tool Library, Open Arms of Minnesota, and the Aliveness
Project. It comes as no surprise that our owners chose organizations that focus SUE JAEGER
on equitable access to healthy food! President
We also welcome two new board members, Desirée Olson and Therese Genis, AMANDA DEGENER
Vice President
and welcome back returning board member, Brenda Burmeister. As I begin
my second year on the board, I appreciate the opportunity to work with such AUTUMN BRENNAN
a committed group of people. In 2019, the board began work with diversity Secretary
consultant, LaDonna Sanders Redmond. Under her guidance, we have developed JENNIFER ANDERSON
goals which include, but are not limited to, better representation of our Treasurer
community on the board and revision of protocols to promote inclusion and
BRENDA BURMEISTER
a welcoming culture. The pandemic has slowed our work, yet the civil unrest,
ongoing since the multiple murders of black individuals by police officers around DESIRÉE OLSON
the country, has prompted an urgency to our endeavor.
MICHELLE SPANGLER
As we head into winter’s darkest months, I hope you’ll join me in adding a bit of SETH KUHL-STENNES
citrus brightness to your table. My favorite is an easy salad of grapefruit, kiwi,
THERESE GENIS
and pomegranate. These fruits are packed with vitamin C, and who doesn’t need
a bit more of that these days?
Wishing you health and happiness in 2021,
Michelle Spangler
2021
Our Seedlings program makes it simple for
shoppers to support organizations making a
positive impact in our community! When you
make small donations at the register, they add
seedlings
up to meaningful contributions to nonprofit
organizations whose work aligns with the
co-op’s mission. Last year, Eastside shoppers
recipients
raised an impressive $27,033 for area nonprofits
through our Seedlings program. Owners vote
to select each year’s recipients. Check out the
2021 calendar of Seedlings to see who we’re
supporting this year.
JANuary FEBruary MARch
Eastside Meals on Wheels Every Meal Little Kitchen Food Shelf
Eastside Meals on Wheels Every Meal, formerly known Little Kitchen Food Shelf is a
volunteers have been delivering as The Sheridan Story, works no-boundaries, no-restrictions
hot meals to isolated neighbors to combat hunger in our food shelf. They stock dog and
in Northeast and Southeast community by filling the gaps cat food and run a produce
Minneapolis and St Anthony to food access that children distribution program each
Village since 1974! face: weekends and summers. summer with local and organic
Every Meal’s Weekend Food fruits and vegetables. In 2020,
Program provides 5 lb. bags of their programming grew beyond
wholesome food each Friday. Northeast to serve with partner
organizations across the city.
APRil MAY JUNe
Division of Indian Work Minnesota Tool Library TC Food Justice
Division of Indian Work Minnesota Tool Library is a TC Food Justice increases access
empowers American Indian member-based, volunteer- to fresh, nutritious food for
people through culturally- driven nonprofit that offers Minneapolis’ food insecure
based education, advocacy and neighbors the opportunity individuals. They partner with
leadership development. Their to “Fix Your Stuff and Fix The co-ops, grocery stores, and
programs nurture and guide World!” Their mission is to farmers markets to redistribute
youth, provide services to elders reduce waste, build resilient their unsalable foods to local
and address hunger issues in & equitable communities, and hunger relief organizations.
our community. empower individuals through
access to tools, training and
shared workspace.
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JULy AUGust SEPTember
Northeast Youth Farm Dream of Wild Health
Farmers Market
Since 1995, Youth Farm has Dream of Wild Health restores
The Northeast Farmers Market helped youth flourish physically, health and well-being in the
is dedicated to bringing socially, and emotionally, Native American community by
local and organic food into using food as a catalyst for recovering cultural knowledge
the Northeast Minneapolis social change, community of and access to healthy
community, supporting the engagement, and leadership indigenous food through farm
health and well-being of the development. production, educational garden
community and the livelihood programs, and employment and
of local farmers and producers. leadership opportunities for
Native youth.
OCTober NOVember DECember
Eastside Food Co-op Open Arms of Minnesota Appetite for Change
Cooperative
Community Fund Open Arms believes that food Appetite For Change uses food
is medicine. Each week, they to build health, wealth and
Eastside’s Cooperative serve 16,000+ medically- social change. Their vision is
Community Fund is an tailored, made-from-scratch a local, equitable food system
endowment, similar to a meals to people living with that supports economic wealth
scholarship fund, administered life-threatening illnesses, their and physical health for residents
by Twin Pines Cooperative caregivers and dependent of North Minneapolis.
Foundation. The interest children.
earned each year supports local
organizations working in the
food access, agriculture and
environmental sectors.
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HOT TIPS
Check out the Don’t skimp on
bulk options steeping. Many herbal
in grocery + teas and infusions need
wellness for 5-10 minutes
COZY
herbs, spices to extract the
and teas to add to your most benefits
beverage pantry. from the plants.
Adjust to your taste, using whole food ingredients.
DRINKS
Sweet tooth? Add maple syrup or raw
honey. Craving tartness? Experiment
with citrus juice or zest!
FOR CHILLY NIGHTS
Golden Milk There’s nothing like a hot drink to take
The warming spices and earthy turmeric the chill off an afternoon playing in the
set golden milk apart from your traditional snow or to warm up while streaming the
winter drinks. For the ultimate creamy
experience, replace 4 oz of your milk with
next season of your favorite show. These
4 oz of canned coconut milk. Simply combine are some of our favorite drinks, with a
everything in a small pot and whisk over medium twist! You’ll never get bored of the
heat, until hot but not boiling, about 4 minutes. same cocoa or tea when you try
these fun additions. By adding
½ tsp ground turmeric, fresh or dried
½ tsp ground ashwagandha powder a boost to your hot drink of
¼ tsp ground cardamom choice, you’ll open up a
Pinch of ground black pepper new world of flavors
8 oz milk of your choice and benefits.
1 tsp honey
Teetotaler Toddy
A great option for a dry January. Combine tea,
honey and cinnamon in a mug and steep in hot
water for 2-4 minutes. Squeeze in lemon and
enjoy!
2-3 tbsp loose leaf or 1 sachet earl grey
1 tbsp honey
1 cinnamon stick
1 thick lemon wedge
hot water to fill the cup
Beet Hot Chocolate
Beets add a natural sweetness, plus a boost
of minerals. Combine your favorite hot chocolate
ingredients plus ¼ cup of steamed beets or 1 tsp
beet root powder in a blender and blend until
Magnesium Night Cap
combined. Magnesium is an essential mineral for many of
your cell’s processes, and we don’t always get
2 Tbsp Equal Exchange Hot Cocoa mix enough of it from leafy greens and seeds. This
1 tsp beet powder or 2 tbsp steamed beets recipe is perfect when you’re ready to settle
8 oz milk of your choice, heated down for the night. In your cup or mug, add 2-3
oz hot water to the Calm powder and stir. It will
bubble and foam and fizz like crazy! After the
fizzing stops, add the tea bag and honey to the
cup and top with hot water.
Matcha Latte 1-2 tsp Natural Vitality Calm, lemon flavor
2-3 oz hot water
There are more than three times the
1 sachet chamomile or mint tea
antioxidants in matcha than your highest quality
A spoonful of local honey
green tea. Adding coconut oil makes this extra
Hot water to fill the cup
creamy and filling. Add all ingredients to your
blender and blend until combined and frothy.
You’ll get a layer of foam, just like your favorite
latte!
8 oz milk of your choice, heated
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp coconut oil
½ tsp matcha powder
FIRE CIDER
This will take a few weeks to infuse, but can be stored in a
cool, dark place for about one year. If you love the Hot Lemon Ginger
from our coffee bar, this one is for you! You can drink the cider hot or cold as
a 1 oz immune-boosting shot or can be substituted for vinegar or shrubs in
everything from cocktails to dressings or marinades.
1 4-inch horseradish root Work in a well ventilated area, because horseradish
8 cloves of garlic, peeled root is very strong! Grate the horseradish, ginger
1 medium onion, ends removed and peeled and turmeric (if using fresh). Roughly chop garlic,
1 4-inch piece of ginger onion, habanero, orange and lemon. Stuff prepared
1 2-inch piece of fresh produce and peppercorns into a quart-size or larger
or 1 Tbsp ground turmeric glass jar and top with ground turmeric, if using. Pour
1 habanero chili apple cider vinegar into the jar until the contents
1 large orange are covered. Cover with a plastic lid if you have one,
1 medium lemon or layer parchment paper under a screw top lid.
1 teaspoon black peppercorns Store in a cool, dark place and shake periodically.
2 to 3 cups raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar After 4 weeks, strain the liquid from the jar into a
(at least 5% acidity) clean glass container, squeezing all the liquid from
¼ cup raw honey, or more to taste the produce. Add honey to taste, seal and store .
BEET SLAW
with citrus dressing
ingredients directions
3 Tbsp freshly squeezed In a small bowl or small lidded jar, combine citrus
orange, lemon, or grapefruit juice juice, zest, molasses, salt and pepper. Whisk to
1 tsp grated lemon zest dissolve molasses. Add olive oil and whisk, or if
1 Tbsp molasses using a jar, add oil, screw lid on tightly and shake
½ tsp sea salt vigorously until combined.
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Shred carrots and beets. Roughly chop herbs. Add
3 large carrots, any color, approximately ½ lb the shredded vegetables to your serving dish,
2 medium beets, any color, approximately 1 lb keeping each color separated. Top with sliced
½ small red onion, thinly sliced red onion. Pour the prepared citrus molasses
a handful of fresh herbs, dressing evenly over the salad. These steps can be
such as parsley, mint, chives or cilantro
completed ahead of time and allowed to marinate
¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
in the refrigerator for up to 5 days! Before serving,
simply let the salad rest at room temperature for
a few minutes to allow the dressing to lose its chill
and top with fresh herbs and pumpkin seeds.
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AVGOLEMONO
lemon chicken soup
ingredients directions
1 rotisserie chicken Heat stock in a large pot over medium heat. Shred the leg
2 quarts chicken stock and thigh meat, reserving breasts for another recipe.
⅔ cup long grain white rice
4 or 5 sprigs flat-leaf parsley In a small bowl, whisk eggs and lemon juice together until foamy
4 or 5 sprigs fresh dill and completely combined. Take 1 cup of hot stock from the pot.
1 lemon, zested then juiced Add the rice to the pot, stirring vigorously, so the rice doesn’t
2 eggs stick. Cook for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, temper the lemon and egg
mixture: while whisking continuously, slowly drizzle the reserved
cup of hot stock into the mixture. After the rice has cooked for 5
minutes, add the shredded chicken and cook another 5 minutes
or until rice is cooked and the chicken is heated through. Strip the
leaves from the parsley, and roughly chop parsley and dill.
Slowly adding the tempered egg mixture to the soup while stirring.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the soup has
slightly thickened and turned velvety, another 5 minutes. Remove
from heat. Add lemon zest, dill and parsley to the pot, and season
with salt to taste.
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Inspired by their grandmother’s
embroidery, Youa & Wone of creative
feed
Third Daughter Restless Daughter
bring their unique style to the
traditional form of cross-stitch art.
The piece features a cross-stitch bee
and pollinator friendly flowers.
The co-op has opened our windows, walls,
and walkways to the artists of Northeast.
We are amplifying the voices of local
artists and sharing messages of
community, healing and the importance
of food in our connection to the earth
and those around us. Creative Feed was
developed to provide meaningful support
to artists whose livelihoods have been
impacted by COVID-19 and to enrich
an essential outing for thousands of
community members with public art.
These pieces are currently on
view from Central Avenue.
Paige Poppe
takes a vibrant, modern
spin on nature with her large scale
mural in our community room windows. She
draws inspiration from her new Minnesota surroundings
and the desert landscape of Arizona where she grew up.Creative Feed is an
ongoing program!
If you’re an artist whose
income has been impacted
by the events of 2020,
consider Creative Feed. Find
more information and the
application at eastsidefood.
coop/creative-feed. BIPOC,
women, and queer artists
are encouraged to apply.
Sarah Buezis is working on pen and ink drawings
of culturally diverse, vibrant dishes. She is inspired by
local Northeast restaurants, traditional dishes from Artist Danielle Clifford
our Hmong and Somali immigrant neighbors, and her shares a message of solidarity
own favorite recipes. Her piece will and hope in her window
be installed along Central painting: “KNOW Justice,
Avenue this month. KNOW Peace.” Her work
creating hand lettered
pieces, murals, and
graphic design
reflect her
background
in biology
and love of
the beauty
in nature.Whatever your
New Year’s resolution
is this year, a grain bowl
can be a simple and
delicious meal to nourish
yourself. Use this guide to help
inspire new taste combinations
and create endless possibilities
for an easy lunch or dinner!
DRESSING
START WITH A BASE We’re all about the sauce! Here
are a few of our favorite simple
Build your bowl around a healthy grain to fuel your body with
carbohydrates and fiber. dressings. We recommend
blending in a food processor
amaranth bulgur Kamut or combining ingredients in a
tight-fitting jar and shaking
Barley Farro Quinoa vigorously til combined.
brown rice forbidden rice Wild rice
tahini garlic
POWER UP WITH PLANTS 1 Tbsp tahini + 1 clove minced
Roast, blanch or eat raw. Eat seasonal produce when possible garlic + juice of half a lemon
to enjoy the freshest flavors (and often the best prices)! + water to reach desired
consistency
baby bok choy broccoli leafy greens
beets cauliflower mushrooms sesame ginger
1/3 cup neutral oil + 2 Tbsp toasted
bell pepper celeriac winter squash sesame oil + 2 Tbsp soy sauce +
1/4 cup vinegar + 1 clove minced
MAKE IT A MEAL garlic + 1 Tbsp grated fresh
ginger + 1 Tbsp honey
Nutrient-dense ingredients fill you up and provide the building
blocks to feed your body + mind. green goddess
Avocado Chickpeas Lentils 1 cup greek yogurt + 1/4 cup
buttermilk + 1 cup loosely packed
Beans Edamame Salmon chopped green herbs + 1 clove
Chicken Eggs Tempeh minced garlic
fire cider vinaigrette
BRIGHTEN IT UP 2 Tbsp fire cider + 4 Tbsp neutral
Sweet, herbal, tangy flavors balance out heartier ingredients. oil + 2 tsp Dijon mustard + 1 Tbsp
maple syrup
capers pitted olives
citrus segments pomegranate seeds
dried cherries radish
fresh mint or parsley scallions
TOP IT OFF
Texture + healthy fats make for a satisfying eating experience.
candied Pecans hemp hearts
chow mein noodles Pumpkin seeds (Pepitas)
coconut flakes slivered almonds
feta or cotija cheese toasted bread crumbsNeed an extra
protein boost or just
craving breakfast?
put an egg on it!
One-bowl meals can be found
throughout cultures across the
world. They’re a great way to use
up leftovers, tackle meal-prep and
explore new flavors. Here are some
globally-influenced combinations
to build a bowl that will awaken
the senses!
NORDIC
start with a base
Barley
power up with plants LATIN
Beets | Cucumber
make it a meal start with a base
Quinoa
Roasted Salmon
power up with plants ASIAN
brighten it up Roasted Potato
start with a base
Lingonberry Jam Bell Pepper
Blood Orange
Forbidden Rice
top it off make it a meal
Toasted Caraway
Medium Rare Steak power up with plants
Carrots | Mushrooms
Seeds | Crispy Onions
brighten it up Bean Sprouts
dressing Fried Plantains
make it a meal
Green Goddess +
1 Tbsp Mustard top it off Seared Tofu | Ground Pork
Pepitas
brighten it up
dressing Kimchi
Chimichurri Sauce
top it off
Sesame Seeds | Nori Flakes
dressing
Gochujang Hot Sauce or
Sesame Ginger Dressing
Play with your food by
exploring different knife-cuts.
dice, slice, julienne,
spiralize or chiffonade!SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
in every season!
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The Carrot | Winter 2021 | 14virtual We are hosting all classes + events virtually
until further notice. You’ll just need a
EVENT computer or phone to connect to Zoom.
Visit eastsidefood.coop/events
CALENDAR for registration and event details!
WINTER SKIN CARE
WITH PRANARÔM
Winter weather can take a toll on your skin. Join us for a free virtual class with
Liza Docken, Pranarôm educator. Learn DIY remedies for winter skin issues and
the power of essential oils. Registration required.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 | 6:00-7:00 pm | FREE
HIMALAYAN TOFU CURRY
VIRTUAL COOKING CLASS
Learn new uses for pantry staple vegetables in this class demonstrating
a flavorful Himalayan curry recipe. Join Ishwari to create a delicious and
nutritious vegetarian potato curry with peas from the comfort of your
home kitchen. Registration required.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 | 6:00-7:30 pm | FREE
CO-OP COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF RACIAL, SOCIAL AND FOOD JUSTICE
JIM CROW OF THE NORTH PANEL DISCUSSION
Why do Minnesotans experience some of the worst racial disparities in home ownership in this country?
Join Twin Cities Food Co-ops, The East Side Freedom Library and TPT-2 to explore this
question through the film “Jim Crow of the North,” which delves into the complex
history of racial covenants in the Twin Cities and systematic racism that has lasting
repercussions on housing inequities today. Participants will receive a link for this
hour-long documentary to watch in advance of a virtual panel discussion with the
film’s producer, Dan Bergin, and other panelists to be announced. The discussion will
also focus on how our co-op community can address the related inequity of
food access in the Twin Cities.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17 | 6:30-8:00 pm | FREE
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2551 Central Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
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