Beans! Beans!

“Beans! Beans! They’re good for your heart! Every time you shop put them in your cart!” Not only are beans FREE for owners in August* but they are a healthy component of a variety of recipes. We put together some scrumptious meal ideas so you can put your owner giveaway (or pantry essentials) to good … Continued  

Cooking with Local Items

Our Meat Department offers a wide selection of locally-sourced and sustainably-produced meats from Firsthand Foods, including Spicy Italian Sausage, which is currently on sale for $6.69 (save $1!).  We love cooking delicious meals made with fresh, affordable, and local ingredients, and if you’re looking for inspiration for great summer meals, the Co-op has a lot to … Continued  

Firsthand Foods

  The Durham Co-op Market is proud to source our meats from Firsthand Foods, an incredible company born right here in Durham and supporting small family farms across the state. By sourcing directly from small-scale farmers that are raising their animals humanely and on pasture, Firsthand Foods has created a network that supports farmers who … Continued  

Cilantro Artisan Foods

Cilantro Artisan Foods is a local Durham company started by long time friends Maria Pacheco and Martha Arango. Cilantro features everyday Mexican food, made from scratch and  using artisan techniques, without preservatives or additives. Maria, a Guanajuato – Mexico transplant, created Cilantro’s unique menu by bringing her childhood flavors to North Carolina. Martha loves combining her … Continued  

Cooking Locally

Our Meat Department offers a wide selection of locally-sourced and sustainably-produced meats from Firsthand Foods, including Spicy Italian Sausage, which is currently on sale for $6.69 (save $1!).  We love cooking delicious meals made with fresh, affordable, and local ingredients, and if you’re looking for inspiration for great summer meals, the Co-op has a lot to … Continued  

Local Pizza, Made at Home

Making meals from scratch is fun and delicious, especially with local ingredients and on-sale items. Combine local ingredients, like pizza dough from The Accidental Baker (available in our frozen section), Red Hawk Farm organic arugula, Siano Mozzarella, Nellino’s marinara sauce, or Firsthand Foods sweet Italian sausage. Try out some of our recipes below or forge … Continued  

Cooking Locally

Our local vendors put the vision, commitment, and hard work into growing and handcrafting the delicious foods we offer at the Durham Co-op Market. So when it comes to cooking mouthwatering meals made with healthy, affordable, and fresh ingredients, we turn to the experts that love their products and know how to make the most … Continued  

From Seed to Store: Growing Lettuce Year Round in North Carolina

Written by Meredith Cohen A Co-op Visit to Red Hawk Farm! Lettuce is one of those foods we’ve come to take for granted in our daily lives. Side salads appear year-round on menus at almost every restaurant; a salad is often the healthiest lunch option we have when we’re on the go, or the perfect … Continued  

Co-op Cafe Conversation with Victoria Bouloubasis

We are happy to announce our third official Co-op Cafe Conversation with local journalist, writer, and filmmaker Victoria Bouloubasis. Join us on Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 from 5-7pm as Durham-based writer, Victoria shares her stories on families, food, culture, and the political systems that effect them in her works. We are happy to have her … Continued  

An Evening with Charlotte’s Web

Join us on Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 at 6pm for a FREE consumer lecture on the benefits of hemp! Charlotte’s Web will be leading us in a discussion on the uses of hemp extract for overall wellness. Come learn and discover our product selection of oils, capsules, and topicals. RSVP at tracie@durham.coop Learn more about … Continued