Employee Spotlight
The Face Behind the Displays
 

Over the last couple of years Rozina Doss has worked for the co-op as our incredible bookkeeper extraordinaire, however her talents go so far beyond numbers. When you walk into the co-op, in the back left corner of the store you will find local artists’ products for sale, including candles, jewelry, hand sewn bags, beautiful scarves, etc. Rozina’s fiber art products are amazing by themselves, but it doesn’t stop there. Rozina has a history with public art decorations including a mayoral inauguration, interactive sculpture in Downtown Minneapolis, the Orchestra Hall’s lobby decoration for an award show and an award-winning storefront art project ‘MadeHere’. No matter the season or social cause, Rozina’s co-op window displays are eye-catching, relevant and professional quality. Next time you stop by the co-op take a moment to really look at Rozina’s beautiful storefront art and her fiber art products, I promise you won’t be disappointed! 

First Friday Event
March 4, 2022

Wine Club
email cathy@northwindcoop.org to learn more or sign up.

Around The World With Cabernet

Northwind Co-op

Winter 2022

Wine Club Offering # 2

In the chill of winter, there may be no better feeling than warming your bones with a crackling fire and a rich glass of red wine. Why is it, though, that red wine is the perfect remedy for an icy winter night?  The answer is quite simple: red wine tends to have a higher alcohol content than its crisp cousin, white wine. This creates a natural thermogenic effect, which warms the body from the inside out. Beyond this, red wine is best enjoyed at a warm room temperature, a quality that highlights its full flavor.  Red wine also pairs with hearty meals, making it the perfect way to end a cold day.  

This Months selections are your exclusive passport to a journey around the world with six Cabernets from different countries, regions, climates and soils. You will get a global view of the best the varietal has to offer, allowing you to experience six unique representations and to discover the beautiful bounty of this versatile varietal.
You will receive two bottles of each wine per case.

 

Goldschmidt Vineyards, 2017 Yardstick Cabernet, Napa Valley, CA~ 90 Points Wine Enthusiast~ Red & Black Fruit/Baking Spice/Cigar Box/Cedar/Smooth Tannins

Three Rivers 2018, Cabernet, Walla Walla, WA~ 91 Points Wine Advocate~ Cherry/Blueberry/Ripe Fruit/Plush Tannins/Spice

Chateau Parenchere 2017, Bordeaux Superior, Bordeaux, France~ 91 Points Wine Advocate~ Black Currant/Dried Herbs/Bright Acidity/Balanced/Bold Tannins

Poggio 2018, Al Tufo Cabernet, Tuscany, Italy~ 93 Points Tasting Panel~ Cherry/Blueberry/Cranberry/Balsamic/Spice

d’Arenberg 2017, High Trellis Cabernet, McLarenvale, Australia~ 90 Points Wine Advocate~ Currants/Dark Berries/Earthy/Tobacco Leaf/Oak Spice

Tapiz 2018, Cabernet, Mendoza, Argentina~ 95 Points Wine Access~ Cassis/Blueberry/Herbs/Chocolate/Vanilla/Oak

 

 

 

 

 

 

Norwegian Chocolate Boller Recipe
Incredibly fluffy and delicious Norwegian buns with a hint of cardamom. 

Servings Prep Time 20buns 20minutes

Cook Time Passive Time 15minutes 1hour

Ingredients:

• 500grams all purpose flour
• 100grams sugar
• 1teaspoon baking powder
• 2teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1/4teaspoon salt
• 100grams butter
• 350ml milk
• 1tablespoon active dry yeast
• 90grams chopped chocolate
• 1medium egg white

Instructions

1. Mix the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom and salt in a large mixing bowl.
2. In a saucepan on low heat, melt the butter, gradually adding the milk, stirring constantly. Sprinkle a bit of sugar and mix until dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, until lukewarm. Pour the milk mixture over the yeast and stir until yeast is fully dissolved.
3. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until incorporated. Then, using the dough hook, knead the dough for about 10 minutes on medium speed until you have a nice and uniform elastic dough. Cover the bowl with a towel and let it stand in a warm place for an hour, until doubled in size. Then, slowly stir in the chopped chocolate.
4. On a dusted surface, knead the dough a few times by hand until smooth. Divide it into four equal pieces, then roll each one into a sausage shape and cut each shape into 4 or 5 pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball between your palms and place on a baking sheet.
5. Cover the buns with a towel and let them rise for another 10-15 minutes. Then, brush the top of each bun with the egg wash.
6. Preheat oven to 220C and bake until bun are golden brown, somewhere between 12-14 minutes. Let them cool for a couple of minutes and                 enjoy while warm.

 

At Northwind Co-op we stand for a healthy and inclusive community and that does not stop with food.  We believe there should be equal rights for all, justice for wrong-doing, acceptance of all and compassion for one another.  We believe in standing up for our beliefs and creating action and awareness for inequality and injustice.  We aim to be a part of creating a better, more compassionate community and world.  We stand with George Floyd and so many others who have lost their lives because of the color of their skin, their sexual orientation or untreated mental health issues.  We stand with our community, we stand for equal rights and fair treatment for all.