Locally Inspired Gatherings
Jan Rasikas, General Manager
Many thanks to our local farmers for a bountiful harvest, to our owners and shoppers for supporting our mission and to our staff for the work they do to bring it all together.
November, following Wisconsin’s harvest season, is when many families and friends prepare to gather for one of the biggest meals of the year. The traditional Thanksgiving meal is centered on seasonal items and the Co-op has a bounty of your locally produced favorites to share at your table!
It’s no exaggeration to say that our community knows how to eat local. We proved it last Fiscal Year with 28% of our sales coming from products grown and produced within 100 miles of Viroqua. And again, with strong support for our Eat Local Challenge this October. Supporting local growers is no accident, it is central to the Mission of our Co-op that states, “We emphasize organic and local foods to promote the long-term health of individuals and the environment.”
As you plan your holiday menu, make local the star of your table. From whole wheat flour to apples and sunflower oil to cured meats the wide variety of local foods offered in the Driftless can fulfill every ingredient you need.
Not cooking? No problem. Consider a gift for your host or hostess like local beeswax candles or a special bottle of wine.
No matter how you plan to celebrate, the Co-op has you covered. You can, make your meal from scratch with fresh local ingredients (and the recipes you’ll find inside), preorder your sides and pies from the Deli, or stop in on Thanksgiving Day to enjoy a traditional meal from the Hot Bar. We’re open 7am to 2pm on Thanksgiving Day for that item you forgot, an extra pie, regular shopping, or a hot meal for one.
Many thanks to our local farmers for a bountiful harvest, to our owners and shoppers for supporting our mission and to our staff for the work they do to bring it all together.