Now selling “upcycled” Renewal Mills baking products (bulk)

Renewal Mills upcycles okara (leftover tofu pulp from soy milk/ tofu production) into baking flours and brownie mix (Image: Dorothee Pierrard)

Renewal Mills products are upcycled: They are made with “okara”, the leftover soybean pulp from tofu production that would otherwise have been wasted. It reduces food waste and its environmental impacts, while allowing from delicious recipes, high in protein and fiber:

  • 1-to-1 gluten-free flour: Can substitute wheat flour in any recipe (1 cup= 1 cup).
  • Black Chocolate Brownie Mix: Just add vegetable oil and water to bake a delicious vegan, gluten-free cake.

Recipes and more information: https://www.renewalmill.com/

Check out some new bulk products!

We have added new products to our bulk selection over the last few months, including:

  • Liquids: Balsamic vinegar, coconut oil (hidden in a bucket!)
  • Refrigerated: Kalamata olives, tofu, miso
  • Grains & Flours: White rice flour, arborio rice, Renewal Mills Upcycled Gluten Free 1-1 Flour Mix, Renewal Mills Upcycled Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix (just add oil and water and bake!)
  • Non-food: Liquid shampoo and body wash, conditioner bars and shampoo bars (Attitude brand) – works great for my long thick hair!

And more to come! Send suggestions to drygoods@4thstreetfoodcoop.org

Organic Bulk Coconut Oil and Bulk Tofu (Image: Dorothee Pierrard)

Hip Pop

Bags of Hip Pop popcorn

We’ve got the following Hip Pop popcorn flavors in stock:

* Vegan caramel corn
* Onion dill
* Paprika smoked sea salt

It’s veganly organic, started in the hood of Williamsburg. Hip Pop is made 100% from coop ingredients and popped in coconut oil.

A Fun Way to Use Plantains

Ripe Plantains

I was so excited to see plantains at the co-op a couple of weeks ago because I finally got the chance to try out this recipe from The Kitchenista Diaries for plantains stuffed with black beans and cheese. 

One of my favorite things about shopping at the co-op is the high quality seasonal produce. These plantains were grown in Mexico and sold through Organics Unlimited, an organization known for its strong commitment to social responsibility. Their Giving Resources and Opportunities to Workers (GROW) program helps provide clean drinking water and educational, dental and vision services for farm workers and their communities.

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Seasonal treasures from both near and far

Ramps
Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are sustainably harvested for the co-op by a forager we’ve worked with since 2012. He and his team forage in Ulster County, NY, and the Pocono Mountains in Northeastern Pennsylvania. They take only a small amount from each patch and hike high into the mountains to ensure that easily accessible fields aren’t overharvested. This is the last week of the season — ramps will return in spring 2020. Looking forward, there will be locally grown garlic scapes in June and cured cloves of garlic by mid-August.

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Lavva Yogurt

Lavva Yogurt

One of our newest products is Lavva yogurt. It’s a delicious vegan and gluten-free yogurt made with coconut, lime, plantain, cassava, and the southeast Asian Pili nut. See the Lavva website for more information.