We’re very happy to bring you another wonderful LOCAL product: Whole Grain Milling Company has several fabulous pancake, baking, and cereal mixes we’re now offering in the grocery aisle. Made in Welcome, Minnesota by Lin and Doug Hilgendorf.

Locavores rejoice! Thanks to the Forti family of Hibbing, MN, you can add authentic Italian cuisine to your list of local favorites. The Forti family’s Sunrise Deli makes three kinds of fresh frozen ravioli—all with flavorful fillings surrounded by tender pasta. Try Provolone & Mozzarella with Porcini Mushrooms, Butternut Squash with Nutmeg, Cinnamon & Sage, or Three Cheese with Provolone, Muenster & Pecorino Romano.

Meet the Fortis at the co-op on Saturday, September 6 between 10 am and noon.

It’s local, made with organic ingredients, and delicious—bread from Solomon’s Bakery in beautiful Northeast Minneapolis. The co-op’s staff is crazy about their raisin bread, which is flavored with just the right hint of anise. The seven-grain is hearty without being heavy; we also carry their moist and flavorful rye and pumpernickel loaves.

Her Majesty’s Shortbread is locally made, with organic, local, and Fair Trade ingredients, including PastureLand Dairy Cooperative’s award-winning butter. So you know it’s going to taste great, even before you try a taste. Her Majesty’s is the brainchild of Rebekah Leonhart, whose commitment to quality and authenticity is beyond compare. As is her shortbread!

Kerry Devoy-Elwood not only enjoys eating chocolate, she’s also an experienced baker, truffle-maker, and busy mom (besides working as a Floor Coordinator at LHC for the past seven years). So in honor of Valentine’s Day, here are Kerry’s chocolate product picks, in no particular order.

Julie’s Organic Chocolate Ice Cream
This is ice cream at its finest—simple, smooth and delicious. By far the best chocolate ice cream I’ve ever enjoyed. I like a bowl topped with Amarena cherries.

Brownie Mochi

Linden Hills Co-op is pleased to offer Argan d’Or Argan oil to our members and shoppers. Recently featured in the New York Times Travel magazine, Argan oil from Morocco is exceptionally high in antioxidants and prized both for its food and cosmetic use.

If you’re one of the growing number of people searching for wheat-free, gluten-free options, come check out the new selections at Linden Hills Co-op. We carry wheat-free and gluten-free options from well-known providers like Kinnikinnick Foods, Pamela’s, Ener-G, Food for Life, and our local gluten-free baker, Madwoman Foods. Just request a list of suggested wheat- and gluten-free products at the customer service desk, or download the PDF file.