Children’s Weekend Food Program

The Co-op is rounding up with the Children’s Weekend Food Program in St. Peter this holiday season. The program is a collaboration between School District #508 and the St. Peter Area Food Shelf. This partnership started during the 2011-2012 school year, and it’s been going strong ever since. Its mission is simple: “provide child-friendly, nutritious, 

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Turkey Roasting Tips

Roast your turkey to perfection with these tips. Thawing Thawing in the refrigerator Keep the turkey wrapped and place it in a pan. Let it stand in the refrigerator roughly 24 hours for each 5 pounds. Large turkeys should stand in refrigerator a maximum of 5 days. The giblets and neck, which are customarily packed in the neck and 

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Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole

Brighten up your meal with this sweet potato side, accented with tart cranberries. Ingredients 3 large sweet potatoes (3 pounds) 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1 15 ounce can coconut milk, full fat 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup whole 

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Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

These chocolate indulgences are surprisingly easy to make. Fun for kids. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 12 ounces) 1 cup toasted almonds, ground 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted 1 cup (6-ounce package) semisweet chocolate chips, melted 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup coffee liqueur 1/2 cup toasted almonds, 

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