Planting Seeds!

Spring is on its way, and we are starting to think about our gardens. Some of you plant from seedlings. But some of you have a real green thumb and start your seedlings from scratch! The BCCM has a history of partnering with area farmers and with the Jack and Alice Wirt Library to bring you seeds and information on … Read More

Homemade Self-Care Class at 99 Trees on January 11

On Saturday, January 11th, join the co-op and Board member Shannon Rodriguez for a free class on homemade self-care products! Learn how to make lotions and scrubs with common, natural ingredients. This special session will start at 10 am at 99 Trees bookstore in Bay City. The event is part of Bay City’s second annual Lifestyle and Wellness Weekend, which … Read More

From Your Co-Op President: October 2019

From Your Co-Op President, Kathryn Miller

From Your Co-Op President Hello Owners, We have such a great opportunity to grow a grocery store in Bay City! On behalf of the Board of Directors of the BCCM, I thank you for your trust and faith in us. We paid our money, and we are patiently waiting for the magic to happen. We are asking when the brick-and-mortar … Read More

Second Annual Mardi Gras Co-op Grow Up Garners Five New Owners!

Our second annual Mardi Gras Co-op Grow Up, held on Friday, March 1st, 2019, at the F.O.E Aerie #1010 (Eagles Club) on River Road, was a rousing good time — and resulted in five new co-op owners! A “Co-op Grow Up” is a party free to owners and their guests, which provides a gathering to celebrate with a meal, drinks, entertainment, … Read More

Give & Groove Music Trivia Fundraiser

BCCM is teaming up with Governor’s Quarters/Arbeitoer Hall and Lightnin’ Licks Vinyl Preservation Society to create a very special trivia event called, “Give & Groove”. Give & Groove will take place Thursday, September 20th at 6pm in Arbeitoer Hall at 1304 S. Wenona Street. Grab your team and play 5 rounds of music trivia, straight from vinyl records, from the … Read More

Welcome New Board Directors

May 18 marked the Bay City Cooperative Market’s Annual Meeting, which included a pot-luck dinner and presentation. The event was well-attended, and owners participated in voting in some new (and one returning) board member. Returning this year is our current vice-president, Christa Schubert. Christa is a teacher at Handy Middle School and is very involved in the community. She has … Read More

BCCM Looking to Grow I-4 Education Program

March 19, 2018 marked the informal kick-off of Bay City Cooperative Market’s I-4 Community Education Program, with a well-attended Seed Saving presentation by Ben Cohen of Small House Farms. On April 25, our Outreach Coordinator followed up with a Food Exploration Workshop for 4th and 10th graders at Bay City Academy. I-4, which stands for Instruction, Information, Inspiration and Insight, … Read More

My Co-Op Story: Owner, Jon Potrykus

Each month, we ask one of our owners to talk about why they chose to invest in the Bay City Cooperative Market. Owner Jon Potrykus is a local musician, writer, healer and activist. He and his band Cornpone recently performed at our Co-op Grow Up Mardi Gras event in February. BCCM: First off, Jon, we are so happy that you … Read More

Homemade Vegetable Stock Recipe

You don’t have to be a vegetarian or vegan to love vegetable stock. A rich, flavorful vegetable stock can take the place of a meat-based stock in most soups and dishes, freezes well, and is economical and easy to make. Vegetable stock can be made with vegetable scraps and peelings, so the optimum time to start a pot is after … Read More

Fresh Mango Ginger Salad Dressing

You will need: 2 ripe mangos 1/2 cup light olive or coconut oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon peeled, minced fresh ginger Pinch sea salt 1 tablespoon honey (if desired) Peel and slice the mango. Place the mango slices in the food processor and add the oil. Pulse until coarsely chopped, then puree on high … Read More