In The Bag Summer 2022
We at Eastside love summer, and all the fun treats & products that come along with it! We’ve compiled a list of some of our faves of the season!
Seedless Mini Watermelons
We know it, we love it, a juicy and sweet summer staple perfect for stashing along on road trip adventures, picnics, or enjoying even just in your very own backyard!
Eastside Food Co-op Organic Cha Cha Chia Chunks
Eastside’s very own creation- these energy bites will keep you going all the way through that grueling hike to see the summit, or, closer to home, can keep the kiddos full at summer camp. Find these in Eastside’s bulk department.
Eastside Food Co-op’s Premade Salads
From the minds of Eastside’s deli staff come these easy to grab and go salads. Pictured here are the Feta Quinoa and Garlic Lover’s Pasta Salad, but the choices in the deli case almost feel infinite! These salads are great grab & go options for picnics, beach trips, and anything in between.
Paqui Chips
An Eastside staff favorite, meet your new favorite chips! Paqui chips come in a range of flavors and spice levels catered to everyone’s taste buds. Careful, you aren’t going to want to stop snacking on these.
Bobo’s Oat Bars
Started by a mother-daughter baking bond, these bars are unlike your traditional granola bar (in the best way). Chewy, oaty, and filling with an array of flavor options, these bars are great for breakfast on the go, or for snacking any time of day.
Stasher
Made from food grade silicone, these reusable bags are a great environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bags for packing lunches or snacks for a summer day on the go! These bags are also microwave, stove top, freezer, dishwasher, and oven safe, and can serve many purposes both in and out of the kitchen.
Bee’s Wrap
Another sustainable swap for plastic food storage, Bee’s Wrap offers cloths coated in both beeswax, and vegan plant-based wax. Warm the cloth with your hands to seal around food and lock in freshness without single use plastic.
Caprese Salad
Grab all you need for this staple summer dish from Eastside’s produce and cheese departments. Fresh tomatoes, basil and Crave Brothers fresh mozzarella come together as a perfect pairing. Try adding olive oil or balsamic vinegar for additional flavor. Mozzarella can be swapped with vegan cheese for a plant-based alternative.
Baba’s Hummus
Local to Minnesota, Baba’s is made by two siblings sharing their Palestinian-American roots through family recipes. Pictured here is the sriracha flavor, but there is an array of flavors to choose from. Delicious as a dip or on sandwiches.
Hop Water
Hailing from very close to home (right down the street from Eastside), Fair State Brewing recently launched this alcohol-free refreshing beverage. With 3 hop varieties to choose from (Mosaic, Centennial, Galaxy) this a great option for an afternoon in or a night out.
Epic Jerky & Primal Spirit Vegan Jerky
Options for both meat eaters and non-meat eaters alike- we think jerky is a summer essential for a protein packed snack.
Pranarom Forest and Field Defense Spray
Harnessing the power of essential oils, Pranarom created this spray to defend against bugs found in forests and fields. The specific blend pictured is not to be used by children 12 and under, however Pranarom also offers a child safe bug defense spray.
Nantucket Spider Bug Repellent
This bug repellent is 99% effective in repelling mosquitos, without the use of DEET. The pictured variety is specially created for safe use on children and does not include citronella. Nantucket Spider offers bug repellent formulas with and without citronella to suit many needs. Spray on body, clothes, hair, and gear before entering areas where bugs are biting.