Beer & Cheese the Swarthmore Co-op Way

February 24, 2012 by jakedylik

Beer & Cheese never tasted so good or were enjoyed in such pleasant company.  The Swarthmore Co-op’s Beer and Cheese Tasting event last night was an absolute hit!  The Co-op was packed to the brim with 55 community members who sought to enjoy the exquisite local cheeses and beers that were offered. Led by local beer expert and professor at Swarthmore College, Hansjakob Werlen, attendees received generous portions of Calkins Cheeses such as Noble Road, Cowtipper, Daisy, and others.  Complemented […]

Categories: Co-Op • Tags: Beer and Cheese, Calkins Creamery, Dock Street, Victory, Yards

You’re Invited to Hear Dr. Colin Campbell

February 17, 2012 by jakedylik

This Saturday, we’re showing the movie, Forks Over Knives, free of charge.  To find more information about this event click here. As an added bonus, however, we’ve been invited to attend a guest lecture at the University of Pennsylvania to hear Dr. Colin Campbell, an instrumental powering force behind the movie Forks Over Knives, speak about the growing plant-based health revolution. Dr. Campbell is Cornell University’s Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry. He is the world’s foremost authority […]

Categories: Co-Op • Tags: Dr. Colin Campbell, Forks Over Knives, health

Date Night Winner

February 10, 2012 by jakedylik

One week ago we announced a “Date Night” contest calling for art as an entry to win a free dinner-for-two with chef and Co-op GM, Marc BrownGold, in the comfort of your own home. When we announced this contest we didn’t quite know what to expect in terms of entries and participation… Today, one week later and the close of the contest, we received tremendous participation through many quality submissions of art.  We were truly touched and deeply moved by […]

Categories: Co-Op • Tags: Art, Date Night

Forks Over Knives – Movie Night at the Co-op

February 8, 2012 by jakedylik

When we show a movie at the Co-op, we show a movie that’s meaningful, has impact, and one that’ll make you think.  This month we’ll be showing Forks Over Knives, a movie that tackles the daunting issue of diet and disease in America.  Trust us, this movie will undoubtedly leave a long-term impression. On Saturday, February 18 at 8pm mark your calendars for this free movie at the Co-op, bring your appetite for some gourmet popcorn on the house, and […]

Categories: Co-Op • Tags: Forks Over Knives, health

Free Date Night Dinner – Enter Through Art

February 3, 2012 by jakedylik

It’s not too often that you receive a free dinner in the comfort of your own home with an expert chef cooking you an exquisite meal from scratch.  Well, that’s just what this is: The Swarthmore Co-op is hosting a contest to win a free “Date Night Dinner” where expert chef and Co-op General Manager, Marc BrownGold, comes to the winner’s house and cooks a fabulous dinner for two in the comfort of their own home.  Using local and sustainable […]

Categories: Co-Op • Tags: Date Night, Valentine's Day