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.

Looking for a last-minute party treat? Stop by the deli counter and pick up one of our heat-and-serve dip options! Baked artichoke dip or delicious asiago cheese dip are terrific with crackers, bread, veggies, or anything you like. The roasted onion dip will elevate your chips to new heights.

Our deli’s making ready-to-bake pizzas for your quick weeknight meals (or easy party snacking). You’ll find them in the refrigerated case, right across from the deli. Featuring house-made all-natural hand-tossed crust, a great red sauce, and a blend of cheeses, our pizzas are almost as good as homemade.

Richard Flax has been making fantastic barbecue sauce for nearly 20 years—and bottling it for just the past several. The former owner of Riche’s Kicken Kitchen Cafe in Minneapolis’s Corcoran neighborhood has perfected his “down under” recipe, and we’re thrilled to add another great local product to our grocery lineup.

Richard’s sauces have won several awards, including a First Place in the Big Island BBQ Contest in Albert Lea this August for his Blackberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce and a Second Place at the 2008 American Royal BBQ Sauce Contest in Kansas City for the Rich and Spicy Sauce.

These refreshing beverages bill themselves as “the world’s first adult soft drinks,” and since they’re based on original recipes that were first used by Thomas Fentiman in 1905, we suppose they’re right! And right now, you can order a Fentiman’s ice cream float at the deli counter—a fantastic (somewhat) grown-up summertime treat.

The Ginger Beer, Curiosity Cola, and Victorian Lemonade are hits with the co-op’s staff already—try the Dandelion and Burdock, Shandy or Tonic Water for a refreshing change of pace. Sold in four-packs or singles in the deli aisle.

We’ve carried Lucini’s excellent olive oil and outstanding pasta sauce for a while now, so it was an easy choice to add this line of vinagrette salad dressings. Lucini Italia uses all natural ingredients to create their Tuscan Balsamic & Extra Virgin Vinagrette; Fig and Walnut Savory Balsamic; Bold Parmesan and Garlic and other flavors. Here’s a great recipe for a Shrimp Caesar Salad using their Parmesan and Garlic dressing—mangia!

We’re very proud to introduce The Awesome Family’s locally-made Total Skin Care Lotion to your customers. Made with just three ingredients right here in Minneapolis (aloe vera, jojoba, and tea tree oil), this lotion is an amazing skin soother. Shake it up and smooth on after bathing, shaving or sunning. The mild scent of tea tree is quite lovely, and there are absolutely no “unnatural” ingredients!

Joey and his family are truly awesome—and so is their lotion.

Yet another great Minnesota made product, Uncle Pete’s Sweet and Spicy Mustard comes from just north of St. Cloud, and yes, there really was an Uncle Pete! This unique Polish style mustard is his secret recipe, handed down from father to son, and now available at Linden Hills Co-op to enhance your summer grilling and entertaining.

We like it with Prairie Breeze cheese, but you should also check Uncle Pete’s website for recipes and serving ideas.

Since 1992, Happle’s Gourmet Pies have been bringing smiles to faces all over the midwest. Starting now, you can get the perfectly spiced, flaky-crusted goodness of a Happle’s organic pie right here at Linden Hills Co-op! Family owned and operated in Williamsburg, Iowa, Happles makes their pies with loving care.

All the ingredients are certified organic, trans-fat free, dairy-free and VEGAN. No animal products are used in the pie, and the crust is made from organic spelt flour. Delish!

At long last Luminarc storage glasses and bowls have returned! These 14oz and 21oz glasses, and 9” bowls with safe plastic lids are microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe. They work great for storing nut butters and beans in your cupboard, leftovers in your fridge, jams and sauces in your freezer or anything else you need to keep on hand!