Shopping in bulk saves money and reduces waste. Our bulk department offers pantry staples like beans, grains and flours; as well as herbs and spices; coffee, granola, and more. Purchasing bulk foods reduces packaging waste and you can buy as little or as much as you need. The bulk department is also the hidden gem of DIY holiday gifts. Scroll through the recipes below to find inspiration and visit our bulk department to get your fill of bulk foods!

DIRECTIONS FOR GIFT RECEIVER

YOU’LL NEED:

• 1/2 gallon Milk

• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

RECIPE DIRECTIONS:

1. Add milk to a 3-quart pot. Set heat to medium-low.

2. Slowly whisk in the ingredients from the jar. Mix until thoroughly combined.

3. Add cinnamon stick to the pot, and warm until steaming. Do NOT boil.

4. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes.

5. Remove cinnamon stick.

6. Enjoy hot or chill in refrigerator until cool, and enjoy cold.

Makes 16 servings.
Recipe adapted from: https://www.frontiercoop.com/diy-gift-making-with-bulk

DIRECTIONS FOR GIFT RECEIVER

YOU’LL NEED:

• 1/3 cup softened butter

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

RECIPE DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

2. Using a stand mixer, beat softened butter until smooth.

3. Add sugars from the jar and mix until well blended.

4. Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix well.

5. Slowly add remaining ingredients from the jar, mixing until thoroughly combined.

6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough 2-inches apart on a prepared cookie sheet.

7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are brown. Cool on a cookie sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool.

Cookie mix can be stored for up to 1 month in a cool, dry place. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
Recipe adapted from: https://www.bhg.com/recipe/cookies/chocolate-raisin-and-oatmeal-cookie-mix/

DIRECTIONS FOR GIFT RECEIVER

YOU’LL NEED:

• 1/2 cup milk or water

RECIPE DIRECTIONS:

1. Add milk or water to the jar containing the oat mixture and stir well.

2. Seal jar with lid and place in refrigerator overnight.

3. Open, stir, and enjoy cold.

Make 1 serving.
Recipe adapted from: https://www.frontiercoop.com/diy-gift-making-with-bulk

DIRECTIONS FOR GIFT RECEIVER

Use whole peppercorns and salts in any salt or pepper grinder.

Recipe adapted from: https://www.frontiercoop.com/diy-gift-making-with-bulk

DIRECTIONS FOR GIFT RECEIVER

YOU’LL NEED:

• 1 tablespoon Butter or Margarine

• 2 Chopped Carrots

• 2 Chopped Celery Stalks

• 2 cups Boiling Water

• 1 can Coconut Milk

• 1 cup Chopped Baby Spinach

RECIPE DIRECTIONS:

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots and celery and sauté for 7-8 minutes until veggies are soft.

2. Mix bouillon cube with boiling water and stir until dissolved.

3. Add broth and coconut milk to the pot, and bring to a boil.

4. Add lentil soup mix and stir to combine. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are fully cooked.

5. Remove from heat and stir in spinach. Serve and enjoy.

One jar makes 4 servings.
Recipe adapted from: https://thegirlonbloor.com/mason-jar-christmas-gifts/