Crackers to try

Edwards rice "toast" made of purple rice and black sesame seeds is a light foil for cheese or as a substitute for pita bread for dipping. It is gluten-free and crispy. Found in Aisle 6B.




Another interesting line of crackers is called Miller Damsels. They are made with stone-milled grains including: charcoal spelt, rye and sourdough oat.

Brown Rice Sushi rolls on in...

Today marks the debut of Brown Rice Sushi here at the Coop. It is brought to us by Premium Foods -- the same local sushi makers you have come to love and depend on for your daily dose of raw fish (or avocado & cucumber). Roll on over to the Prepared Foods Case to find your favorite combo, dressed in brown.

Rice Prices Increase 30% on Global Market

Heard on NPR this am: on commodity markets rice prices increased 30% yesterday.

Bulk rice prices at the Food Coop haven't increased since last December but be prepared for an increase.

The Christian Science Monitor has a very interesting article on the horrific effect of grain shortages around the world. Rapidly increasing oil prices which cause increases in price of fertilizers and cost of transportation coupled with severe droughts in Australia and the Ukraine.

According to the CSM, Vietnam, India and Pakistan have banned grain exports in an attempt to protect the supply of these basic foods for their poorest citizens.


-Click here to read this alarming article-