Festive Fall Foodie Finds

by Leigha Staffenhagen

Pumpkin Spice Everything!

Falling leaves, rainy days, and pumpkin spice, oh my! Pumpkin spice isn’t just for coffee anymore – find sweet treats, tea, and even eggnog to spice up your life this season.

Local Pumpkin Spice Eggnog

GRACE HARBOR FARMS

Can’t wait until December for eggnog? No problem. Grace Harbor has you covered with an eggnog flavor perfect for fall. Spicy, noggy, and extra creamy, pair it with a couple of espresso shots to start your morning the seasonal way. Find it in the dairy case.

Orange Clove & Pumpkin Spice Tea

YOGI TEA

Yogi’s seasonal teas are back for a limited time. Orange clove is sweet and just a dash spicy, while pumpkin spice is earthy, herbal, and oh-so-cozy. In the tea aisle.

The Co-op’s Pumpkin Spice Treats

There’s nothing basic about our pumpkin sauce! Made at the Co-op with real pumpkin and everyone’s favorite fall spices, it’s seasonal, sensational, and sure to fill that fall craving. Try our Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Ice Cream, and Autumn Spice Smoothie before they’re gone.

All Treats, No Tricks

The scariest part of Halloween? Candy packed full of preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial colors and flavors. The sweetest part of Halloween? Candy made from fruit juice, fair trade chocolate, and real ingredients you recognize. Here are just a few of our faves:

YumEarth

Fruity, gummy, sweet, and chewy! YumEarth candies are allergy-friendly and will remind you of some of your favorite fruity candies, minus the yucky stuff. Choose from gummy fruits, crunchy giggles, and lollipops.

Free2b

Made without 12 of the most common allergens, including peanuts, dairy, tree nuts, and sesame, Free2b’s gluten-free chocolate sun cups are the perfect option for kiddos with different dietary needs. And they’re just as irresistible!

OCHO

All organic, all fair trade, OCHO’s small-batch candies are made with real ingredients in small batches. These are the candies you’ll actually want to steal from your kids’ Halloween haul… we promise we won’t tell. OCHO’s variety pack of chocolates include coconut, caramel, and peanut butter.

Piedras de Chocolate from Mitica

Because grown-ups like Halloween, too. These cocoa dusted almonds can be enjoyed as-is or as a sweet addition to a charcuterie board. Pair them with sweet dried apricots, hard cheeses, and salty prosciutto for a well-rounded snack tray. And don’t forget the Lopez Island Vineyard & Winery Sangiovese!

Bubbles & Brews

Special occasions call for special bevvies. Meet some new locals and keep your eyes open for all the seasonal changes happening in Beer & Wine!

The Co-op’s Cider ‘73

SKAGIT VALLEY FOOD CO-OP + RAGGED & RIGHT CIDER PROJECT

Coming soon to our hard cider lineup is the Co-op’s Cider ‘73! Made in collaboration with local Farmstrong Brewing’s Ragged & Right Cider Project, our Cider ‘73 is a mix of apples from WSU and Bellewood Farms in Lynden. Crisp with a subtle barrel-aged complexity, this cider is the perfect balance of tart and sweet.

El Sueñito

¡Bienvenidos and Welcome! We’re proud to carry brews from Washington’s first gay and Mexican-owned brewery, El Sueñito! Translating to “the little dream” in Spanish, El Sueñito celebrates founders Dennis and Osbaldo’s Mexican heritage and their love for beer and the Pacific Northwest. Available in the beer aisle, or just up the 5 in Bellingham. Be sure to try their tamales if you end up visiting!

Seasonal Sips

Pumpkin beers, winter ales, and sparkly bubbles to light up the night, our Beer and Wine Department is full of holiday cheers. Need pairing recommendations for turkey, ham, or your fancy charcuterie? Ask Kristian or Ruby, the two who know best!