We're ready to help you celebrate!
Iris Stevenson, Meat and Seafood Manager
November is when we turn inward to reflect on the busy seasons that have passed. One tangible sign of the passing of time is the holiday meals we share with loved ones that showcase the land's bounty. These shared meals give us space to reflect on our blessings and values.
In the Meat & Seafood Department, we value providing fresh, reasonably priced products that meet our communities' needs. We keep prices reasonable by utilizing the Co-op Deals and Fresh Deals programs. We source humanely raised, fair trade, local, or cooperative products whenever possible. We manage production to keep our cuts fresh for our customers while we minimize waste to honor the farmers and animals that nourish us.
For your harvest meals this November, we have a variety of meats for your table. A perennial favorite, Ferndale Market turkeys from Cannon Falls, MN, are available fresh and frozen. These birds are antibiotic-free and raised with room to roam. We also have certified organic Organic Prairie turkeys. These turkeys are raised in the Midwest on a 5 generation family farm according to the strictest organic production and humane treatment standards. While we do not take special orders for turkeys, we keep our cases stocked with various sizes of ready-to-purchase birds. If you can't find the size you want, ask us for help.
Add variety to your celebration with Beeler's or Niman Ranch hams. And don't forget, our in-house fresh ground mild Italian sausage is a great addition to any stuffing recipe.
For a beautiful local charcuterie plate, try the Driftless Provisions salami. We have 10 different varieties of hard salami, including classics like Finnochiona with a mild fennel flavor, Loukania, a Greek-inspired salami with cumin and orange zest or Saucisson Sec, a French-inspired salami with salt, pepper, and garlic.
We are always available to take special orders if you don’t find what you need on the shelf. This can include larger quantities to feed a crowd or a unique item that will complete your feast. Stop by this holiday season and let us know what's on your table this November. We love new recipe ideas and hearing about how you plan to celebrate!