"Dinner’s in the Bag" food sampling in Potsdam

This month’s “Dinner’s in the Bag!” at the Potsdam Food Co-op will offer Roasted Carrots, Farro, Chickpeas, and Pepitas, with a simple Tahini Sauce. This tasty dish features farro, a hearty nutty-tasting ancient whole grain derived from wheat. Farro is one of the oldest cultivated grains originating in the Middle East, rich in fiber, iron, and protein. Excellent as a main meal or side dish, this recipe is perfect with the abundance of sweet local carrots now available at the Co-op. Samples will be offered by Big Spoon Kitchen at the 1st Thursday Sampling on November 1st from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Meal-Kits will also be available all month for purchase, complete with the recipe and Co-op ingredients to make the meal at home. Each month “Dinner’s in the Bag!” will present a new recipe to try, along with the ingredients to take home and create yourself. The Meal-Kits offer the convenience of having everything gathered with all that is needed to make a quick and nutritious meal in your own kitchen, no planning required. The Potsdam Food Co-op & Carriage House Bakery is located at 24 Elm St. It is open daily from 8am to 7pm. It is a member-owned cooperative grocery store (although membership is not required) where everyone is welcome to shop and anyone is welcome to join. Committed to the community and local sustainability, its emphasis is on providing natural and organic foods with the practice of buying from local and regional growers and producers. A large selection of specialty foods such as gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan foods are also available. For more information please call 315-265-4630 or visit www.PotsdamCoop.com, and follow on Facebook.