Becoming a Co-op member-owner not only makes good economic sense, it’s a choice that affords many social benefits! You’re joining a dynamic community of happy, healthy people that are invested in a creative vision to transform the future. Membership demonstrates a commitment toward building a sustainable business that is open to everyone, operates democratically, and [...]
As summer rolls in, we’re especially excited about camping around the Pittsburgh area! There are plenty of great spots within a few hours’ drive from here. At 3 Rivers Outdoor Company, we’re always happy to help you plan your next camping adventure, and we have both new and used gear at our Regent Square storefront [...]
If you’ve ever Googled “what is a plant-based diet” and come away more confused than when you started, you’re not alone. Who knew there were a million answers to that question?! Rather than describing a specific pattern of eating, like veganism, it’s more of an umbrella term that covers different types of diets that [...]
I am excited and honored to advance my career with East End Food Co-op as general manager. Having spent the past six-and-a-half years working as the grocery manager, I have come to truly appreciate the role that we play in the local community and food system. Some of the most rewarding parts of my role [...]
If you want true farm-to-table, look no further than Weatherbury Farm. This family owned and operated farm in Avella, PA, is managed by three members of the Tudor family: Dale, Nancy, and Nigel. Their mission is to heal the earth using traditional, sustainable farming techniques and to connect consumers to food through education and [...]
In the age of monolithic grocery giants, food co-ops offer a promising alternative. I live in one of the hundreds of communities across the U.S.A and Canada that is home to a community-owned grocery store – owned by the people who shop at the store. It’s quite incredible really. I co-own my grocery store! Once [...]
If you have a vegetable garden, you know that nothing compares to the taste of a homegrown tomato or a strawberry plucked right from the vine. It’s just so satisfying to harvest your own lettuce for your salad and excitedly wait for that watermelon to ripen. Have you thought much about growing your own [...]
Healthy soil and healthy water are inextricably connected. Without healthy soil, no plants could grow; without plants, no animals (including humans) could survive. It behooves all of us to protect the health of our water, soil and plants. When we protect nature, we protect ourselves. In Silent Spring, Rachel Carson wrote: “The thin layer [...]
Smudging is the act of burning special healing herbs as part of a cleansing ritual to clear energies, air or a physical space. It’s very easy to make your own smudge stick-here’s how to do it! Ingredients Dried roses, lavender or any other flower that dries well Roughly 15 sprigs of dried herbs like rosemary, [...]
Did you know that every single egg sold at the East End Food Co-op comes from local, family farms? It’s true! And we know you’ll be able to tell the difference in quality from other store bought eggs. When you crack them open, the rich color of the yoke is an immediate indicator of [...]