NE W + NOTA B L E
Summer Camp Snacks
by Leigha Staffenhagen
Sweet, sweet summer. It’s finally here! No more hunkering down in the moody spring weather, instead, the sun slaps on a smile and sends its greetings at 5am and urges us to get outside! And what better way to enjoy the outdoors than camping? With summer camping comes camp snacking! Lucky for you and your camp crew, our Grocery team has been putting in work to bring you brand new snacks, drinks, and on-the-go treats meant for long car rides and even longer nights. Buckle up!
Element Chocolate Dipped Rice Cakes Rice cakes, but make them decadent with a coat of milk chocolate and peanut butter! When I was talking about the best way to eat these, our Graphic Designer Megan said it best, “I mean, I’ll just eat a chocolate-covered rice cake by itself.” But! If you do want to level up with these chocolatey little bites, they’d be a great addition to trail mix, scattered over ice cream, or paired with a miniature marshmallow for the cutest s’more ever. Find them in our cookie aisle.
Bare Life Coconut Hot Cocoa What goes well with a sundown campfire when the temperature starts to drop? A giant cup of hot cocoa, of course! Ditch the less-than-delicious bland powdery stuff and reach for Bare Life’s Coconut Hot Cocoa! Plantbased, organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, dairy-free, and soy-free, this sustainably-sourced cocoa is made out of 5 simple allergen-friendly ingredients. And don’t forget to toss in a Co-op made marshmallow for extra goodness. Find Bare Life Cocoa near the coffee and tea!
Hummingbird Granola Whether you’re hitting the trail, packing up snacks for camping, or hopping in the car for a scenic drive, granola is a quick and easy snack great for enjoying on-the-go. New to the Co-op is Eugene, Oregonbased Hummingbird granolas! With ingredients like blackberry honey, Goji berries, turmeric, sprouted chia seeds, and buckwheat groats, their granolas are a tasty departure from standard granola. Available in Bulk!
Tia Lupita Cactus Chips A grain-free chip made from cassava flour and Nopales cactus, Tia Lupita chips boast 4g of fiber per serving and have a unique savory flavor that sets them apart from other tortilla chips. Nopales cactus might be new to you, but it isn’t a new food source. It’s been used for centuries as a delicious superfood as it is one of the most sustainable plants on the planet. Pair Tia Lupita Cactus Chips with salsa, douse them in queso, or pile them high with your favorite nacho toppings. Find them alongside all the other “salty-crunchies.”
Does it get any better than springtime in Skagit Valley? We think not. Pops of color and bursts of flavor in the form of flowers, local produce, and of course, the sweetest strawberries on Earth. Dig into some of our Deli's most popular handcrafted items as we say hello to fresh farm greens, blue skies, and long days spent soaking up the warm, yellow sun.
August
September
• Lavender Rose Lemonade • • Lemon Crisp Cookie • • Black Bean & Mushroom Burger • • Cantaloupe Sorbet •
• PB&J Magic Smoothie • • Espresso Torte • • Ham & Cheese Croissant • • Blueberry Mascarpone Ice Cream •
July
• Red White and Blueberry Smoothie • • Petite Sourdough Loaves • • Summer Rice Salad • • Strawberry Balsamic Basil Ice Cream • 16
skagit valley food co-op
• the natural enquirer •
july–september
2022
