Food sampling in Potsdam

June’s “Dinner’s in the Bag!” at the Potsdam Food Co-op will feature Mediterranean Orzo Salad, along with Meal-Kits to go. This month’s offering from Big Spoon Kitchen is a hearty salad of Mediterranean flavors with feta, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes, complete with a lemony vinaigrette. A great addition to your summer BBQ this delicious salad can be served either warm or cold, as a side salad or as a main meal with a big green salad. This month’s offering from Big Spoon Kitchen is a hearty salad of Mediterranean flavors with feta, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes, complete with a lemony vinaigrette. A great addition to your summer BBQ, this delicious salad can be served either warm or cold as a side salad, or as a main meal with a big green salad. Samples will be offered by Big Spoon Kitchen at the Co-op’s 1st Thursday Sampling on June 6th from 3:30 - 5:30pm. 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. and 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.