Born in a small town in the Red Hills high above Kingston, Kamaal Jarrett grew up surrounded by one of the world’s most renowned and distinctive food cultures. He spent many of his formative years living near the famous “Hip Strip,” where roadside vendors and small food markets sold succulent jerk dishes with Caribbean rubs and spices that helped comprise the flavors of his youth. After moving to Milton, Massachusetts with his parents a few years later, he discovered a profound love for food...
Did you know you can skip the trip and get your next curbside order delivered? That's right—after several months of careful consideration, planning and preparation, we're rolling out this exciting new service for the benefit of everyone who shops at our co-op...
At River Valley Co-op, we work with suppliers who share our mission of responsibly sourced food. This purpose led us to partner with seafood wholesaler BerkShore, a western Massachusetts-based company built exclusively to serve local communities with no-storage, same-day delivery.
India is known for great things. It has a rich history and culture, thriving music and film industry, several world-famous landmarks and of course outstanding food. India is admired for its reputation as the “Land of Spices” after all, but the real secret to its beloved cuisine is in how these flavors are combined and used to create unforgettable dishes...
Keeping our local food system healthy and strong is a community effort. As with any system of trade, it requires a dynamic variety of moving parts to function. So, what separates our beloved system from the national food system? While there are some clear differences, such as boosting our local economy and access to fresher fare on store shelves, one key notion to remember is that it is still a work-in-progress.
