What’s in Season?
Spring
Shop our 99%+ Certified Organic Produce Department.
At BriarPatch Food Co-op, supporting organic local and regional farms is at the heart of what we do. We are a community-owned cooperative and understand the importance of direct farmer relationships to build a resilient food system. At the Patch, you’ll find a colorful array and diverse selection of beautiful, fresh and delicious fruits and veggies all year long. We take great pride in knowing our farmers by name. How do we define what is local?
Arugula
Called “rocket” in some countries, these little green pleasantly peppery and bright leaves are sure to send your taste buds into orbit. Toss with a bit of fresh lemon juice and EVOO and then pile onto a pizza.
Broccoli
Why the king of the Brassicas? Because the tops are called crowns, with tightly closed flower buds reminiscent of a ’fro that’d give Bob Ross’ hairdo a run for its money. The crown’s where most of the flavor is, but don’t ditch the stalks! They’re fab in slaw, or peeled and cut for dippers.
Brussel’s Sprouts
They grow on a stalk, and with all the ways to prepare them, it might as well be a magic wand. Smash and roast to crispy perfection, or shave thinly for a fresh salad heavy on the crunch and color, then dolled up with maple syrup and bacon.
Horseradish
Either you love it or you hate it. Pungent, potent and ultra-assertive to the point that some folks will leave the room if it’s on the table. Get out your goggles and open the window if you’re going to grate or process it-or cry trying!
Kale
Green or purple? Smooth or curly? Whatever you’re making, there’s a kale for that (TAKFT). It’s got range and nutrition for days. So, throw a few leaves into your smoothie like you do — or maybe try a 50/50 kale-basil pesto next time.
Mustard Greens
Take just one nibble of a raw leaf and you’ll know it came from a mustard plant. Choose tinier leaves for less of a punch, the bigger the leaf, the bigger the bite. Cooking will mellow them, though.
Radishes
Spicy, satisfying, and ready to dive into whatever dip you’ve got going on. Spread with high quality butter and sprinkle on Maldon sea salt for a Euro-snack!
Romanesco Cauliflower
The most mathematical (and trippy!) of the Brassicas, with buds approximating natural fractals. Logarithmic spirals abound on the head, and the number of spirals is a Fibonacci number. Showy alt for any cauliflower dish.
Savoy Cabbage
The crinkly-lacy leaves are fairytale-fancy
and milder and sweeter than those of their bowling ball brethren. Try in place of tortillas for a grain-free spin on enchiladas.
Local = Watershed
Our definition of local Flows as we grow
We’ve recently redefined what local means to us. For many years, we’ve defined local relative to our flagship store in Grass Valley. As we grow, our definition expands, too.
Grown with love.
Wingfield Honey
Keeping the bees alive and healthy without the use of synthetic chemicals is one management practice that sets them apart.