What’s New at The Merc
There is always something new to share with you about our store. Learn about our new products in Grocery, Deli, Cheese, Bakery, Wellness, Meat & Seafood, and Home & Gift departments.
The Merc Cheese Department is excited to be carrying this wonderful cheddar/blue cheese creation on our Cut-to-Order Menu. It comes from the Roelli Cheese Haus in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. The Roelli family has been making cheese there for nearly 100 years,...
The Bakery is so happy to tell you that we have a NEW and DELICIOUS Apple Date Cake! You can find this moist but flakey treat in our bakery cooler case. Try it out today!
We already know how much you love Acure, our line of facial care, hair care, and body care that donates to Bright Pink. Their products are organic and very high quality.. We've expanded the line and brought in their sensitive skin facial care and the...
You did not read that wrong. This month in the bakery we have a peanut butter cup cheesecake. This is our delicious vanilla cheesecake with the added bonus of peanut butter cups added into the mix, all on a peanut crust! This cheesecake is gluten-free to...
Come try our new organic handcrafted soap and feel good about it. For every bar of soap sold, they donate one bar to someone in need around the world. Their soap is very high quality made with organic oils and pure essential oils/herbs. Their scents are ...
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Stop by The Merc's Deli counter for made-to-order sandwiches (hot and cold),salads, soups and fresh smoothies, coffee or espresso drinks.
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M-SatOur pizzas are available our scratch-made crust or a gluten-free crust, all topped with fresh ingredients - local and organic whenever possible. Every week our staff chooses two topping combinations to be our Pizzas of the Week, so check back regularly to see the options!
M-SatNo information available.
Stop by and we will make you a sandwich made to order using our finest meats and cheeses that we also sell for you to take and make at home. Our choose one of our classic Merc Specialty Sandwiches.
Our salad bar is fresh daily with all of the fixings you'll want. We even make our own salad dressings in house.
If you are on the go or just want something easy for dinner tonight. Grab a favorite today!
Yes, you read that right. The Merc Bakery is making personal sized fruit pies to help get you through the glorious days of summer. They are the perfect size to share with your best friend, or just keep it all to yourself! Perfect for a summertime picnic, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The flavors will rotate throughout the summer, but the price will always stay at $4.49!
It's available now in The Merc Bakery. Stop on in and grab yourself a slice!
Co-op Calendar events are listed below. To view all Merc events, click on the View Full Calendar link.
7-9pm
Chef Paige will inspire you to create a menu featuring the best of what's available at the Farmers' Market. Enjoy a demonstration and fabulous sampling of Spinach & Goat Cheese Empanadas; an Impromptu Market Salad with Walnuts, Olives & Seasonal Vegetables; Penne with Green & Gold Zucchini & Ricotta; and New Potato Salad with Sauce Gribiche. Paige will end the evening with wonderful Blueberry Pecan Teacakes. Join us for a celebration of local produce!
Taught by: Chef Paige Vandegrift
Location: The Merc's Community Classroom
Cost: $20.00 per person
7-9pm
Rice is the perfect summer food - cook ahead and use it to make so many cool dishes. Explore the wide variety of rice in the Merc's Bulk Department to make delicious and nutritious dishes for every meal, including Brown Rice with Nuts and Raisins; Collard Leaf Rice and Bean Wraps made with Brown Mekong Flower and Madagascar Pink Rice. You'll also enjoy the national dish of Bhutan, Ema Datshi (chilies and cheese with Red Rice) and end with Black Sticky Rice Pudding with Coconut. Rice is so nice.
Taught by: Hilary Kass, MPH
Location: The Merc's Community Classroom
Cost: $18.00 per person
7-9pm
It is such fun to make your own sushi, and even easier without the fish. As you munch on steamed Edamame (green soybeans - so delicious) we'll prepare Perfect Sushi Rice and use it to assemble a variety of rolls. You'll sample Shiso Leaf and Umeboshi Plum Roll; Asparagus and Cream Cheese Roll with Omelet; Miso Eggplant Rolls with Tofu; and Spicy Avocado Rolls. Wow! We'll top it all off with a surprise sweet!
Taught by: Chef Nancy Stark
Location: The Merc's Community Classroom
Cost: $20.00 per person
6-7pm
We'll spread out the checked tablecloths and have a picnic in the Classroom - no weather issues and no ants, just great picnic food ideas! You'll enjoy Hilary's Eat Well Veggie Burgers (locally made) served on Farm to Market Buns with all the trimmings. We'll whip up some Festive Cous Cous Salad and Potato Salad with Green Beans & Cukes to round out the picnic, and finish with Tofutti Cuties for dessert. You'll get to take home a package of Hilary's burgers for your own picnic at home. Fun! *This is a mini class.
Taught by: Nancy O'Connor, MS Ed
Location: The Merc's Community Classroom
Cost: $5.00 per person
7-9pm
Let's celebrate the fruits of summer with a fabulous class from Chef Paige featuring her favorite fruit desserts. You will enjoy the loveliest selection of desserts including: Apricot Custard Tart with Almonds; fresh Blueberry Buckle; Raspberry-Rhubarb Streusel Pie; and Peaches Foster with Butter Pecan Ice Cream. We'll put on the tea and coffee and try to keep you anchored in this heavenly class.
Taught by: Chef Paige Vandegrift
Location: The Merc's Community Classroom
Cost: $20.00 per person
2-3:30pm
Young, budding chefs - join Lily for a fun shopping, cooking, and eating extravaganza at The Merc! We will start with a tour of the store, picking out delicious ingredients for our South of the Border Feast. Next, the class will work together to create Bean, Cheese, and Veggie Quesadillas; Black Bean and Quinoa Salad; and Mango Smoothies. Finally, participants will enjoy their homemade, satisfying meal around a table with new friends. This is a hands-on class for kids only, ages 7-11. *Class size is limited to 14.
Taught by: Lily Siebert
Location: The Merc's Community Classroom
Cost: $20.00 per person