Ingredients 1 cup mung beans 1 cup brown rice 10 cups water 2 onions, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 1 green pepper, chopped 1 – 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4 cup oil 1 tsp pepper 2 tbs turmeric 1/2 tsp cayenne 1 tbs ground cumin 2 …
Interview with a Vendor: Meira from Chocotenango
1. How would you introduce yourself? We are a small ‘mom and pop’ bean to bar chocolate business with a genuine passion for food and flavors. ‘Pop’ Ismael is a professional chef who developed a passion for chocolate while living in Guatemala, where his wife …
Recipe: Bharta (curried eggplant)
Ingredients 2 lbs eggplant, peeled and chopped 4 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp ground hot pepper or cayenne, optional 1/2 cup ghee, butter or oil 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped …
Interview with a Vendor: Gary from My Dad’s Chips
1. How would you introduce yourself? I’m Gary Edell, the Dad of My Dad’s Chips. 2. What is the back-story behind your business? I started making chips in my kitchen in 2009 — for my kids, as snacks for the house, as small bites for …
Annual Report: Board President Column
Why Members Matter By Bob Gibson The TPSS Food Co-op has been serving our community for more than 40 years, beginning in our original small store in Silver Spring, and over the past 25, at our current location on Ethan Allen Avenue in Takoma Park. …
Annual Report: GM Column
A few years back, a few members of the co-op staff were in a meeting with a large non-profit organization. We were discussing ways to partner together and what their model and philosophy were. This particular non-profit was in the food justice space and worked …
Biodegradable vs Compostable: What’s The Difference?
By Susan Cho, Board Member Have you gotten the hang of what you can compost with respect to food waste and yard waste? Hooray! Now there’s a growing trend towards more responsible product packaging. Double hooray! But it can be confusing when things are labeled …
Who Decides to Run for the TPSS Board of Representatives?
By Bob Gibson, President, TPSS What motivated you to become one of more than 11,000 people to become member-owners of the Co-op since our doors opened in 1981? First and foremost, it’s likely an economic choice. You enjoy shopping at the Co-op, and you want …
Co-op Questions with Former Board Member Fred Feinstein
By Taylor Dibbert For the latest edition of Co-op Questions, I got in touch with Fred Feinstein. He served on the Co-op’s Board of Representatives from 2016 to 2022. This interview has been edited lightly. Would you tell me a little bit about yourself? For …
Building Community Through Member Appreciation Day
By Taylor Dibbert TPSS Co-op will hold a Member Appreciation Day (and Spring Member Meeting) on May 24 at the VFW. The event will run from 6pm to 8pm, and include a member forum, a raffle, and time for socializing. There will be free food …