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SPRING CATERING
Let our Chefs help you create a picture perfect picnic this spring!
Find wow-worthy options like our, Mollie’s Napa Valley Panini Sandwich and your favorite spring wines all available for delivery or in-store pickup.
GREEN & CLEAN LIVING
April 22nd is Earth Day! We love bringing in products that can help you live a more sustainable lifestyle.
ECOS
Known for their plant-powered cleaning solutions, ECOS is a climate Positive company that’s been carbon neutral since 2013. They make their impressive line of cleaning products without harmful chemicals to help protect both you and the environment. These green cleaning products are good for washing just about everything.
BIOBAG
BioBag Compostable Food Scrap Collection Bags make collecting organic waste for composting clean and easy. They’re strong and have all the best of the industry certifications. BioBag is a globally sustainably minded and a trusted brand.
- Made In the USA
- Biodegradable Products Institute Industrial Compostable
- TUV Home Compostable
- Non-GMO Project Verified
SEVENTH GENERATION
Seventh Generation is our pick for this Earth Day because, for over thirty years, they’ve been on a mission to create a more healthy, sustainable, and equitable world for the generations to come.
That’s why they source renewable, plant-based ingredients, formulate using the precautionary principle, and list their ingredients right on their packaging.
Seventh Generation has thoughtfully formulated safe & effective plant-based products that work with no synthetic fragrances. Just a safe and effective clean, with a lasting dedication to nurturing the health of the next seven generations.
JOVIAL PASTA
EASY FUSILLI PASTA WITH SPRING GREENS
Jovial is a family owned business, founded by a husband & wife team who have always been passionate about food, farming, & traditions. Jovial focuses their products around clean, organic ingredients and traditional methods of manufacturing. Jovial is about family, feeling good, and showing love with good food.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 package of jovial Fusilli (Einkorn, Brown Rice or Cassava)
- 1 kg (a little over 2 pounds) turnip greens, broccoli rabe, spinach, or other spring greens
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 salt cured anchovy fillets
- Dried red chili flakes to taste (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 1 lemon
DIRECTIONS
- Fill a large pot with water and place it to boil with a generous amount of salt. In the meantime, rinse the turnip greens.
- Once the water comes to a boil, blanch the greens in the water for 5 minutes. Remove the greens, without dumping out the water and run them under cold water to stop them from cooking further.
- Finely mince the garlic cloves. Roughly chop the blanched greens and set them aside.
- In the same water the greens were blanched in, cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box. While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan on medium heat. Once hot put the garlic to cook in the oil, lower the heat if it begins to smell burnt.
- Rinse the anchovy fillets, pat them try with a paper towel, and put them in the oil along with the garlic. Cook everything for a few minutes and break apart the anchovies so they incorporate with everything else in the pan.
- Place the chili flakes into the pan as well (if desired) and let cook for an additional minute. Put the roughly chopped greens into the pan and mix to incorporate with the rest of the ingredients. Raise the heat slightly, if necessary, but don’t char the greens. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the greens look soft. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it, and throw it directly into the pan where the sauce is cooking. Mix everything together for a few minutes on low heat and add the juice of a lemon and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil at the end and mix. Serve immediately, garnished with additional chili flakes if desired.
GROCERY ESSENTIALS
Are you looking for the ultimate grocery essentials restock? Because we think that the items below are some of the best to fill your kitchen!
KITE HILL
Kite Hill’s dairy-free yogurts come in a variety of exciting flavors, all made from creamy almond milk. Go with their Greek style for 15g of plant protein and 0g of sugar per serving, or stick with their original almond milk yogurts for something a little sweeter.
- Dairy-free and gluten-free
- Non-GMO Project Verified
- Made from live & active cultures
- No artificial flavors or colors
MUSH
MUSH was founded on the belief that better food yields better outcomes. They make ready to eat foods with clean, natural ingredients to empower people to live healthier lives.
VITAL FARMS
At Vital Farms, their mission is to bring ethical food to the table. They do everything they can to improve the lives of people, animals, and the planet through food.
PATAGONIA PROVISIONS
Patagonia Provisions makes their nutritious, high-fiber organic fusilli pasta with just two ingredients: durum wheat flour and flour from Kernza®, a wheatlike perennial. Both are 100% whole grain, giving the pasta a high fiber content (25% Daily Value) and plenty of a warm, nutty flavor.
MAMMA CHIA
Squeeze some natural vitality and powerful nutrients into your day. Mamma Chia’s organic chia seeds are infused with vibrant fruits and vegetables to create a convenient snack for you or your little ones. With plant-based Omega-3 and prebiotic fiber, Chia Squeeze is a satisfying burst that brings the body, mind and soul into higher balance.
HIPPEAS
Hippeas Chickpea Puffs are not only made with sustainably grown chickpeas, but also offer a rich source of plant-based protein, fiber and far out flavor!
SPRING BERRIES
We are “springing into action” in our Produce Departments with our favorite spring berries! Berries may be synonymous with warm summer weather, but with all of their nutrition and flavor, you won’t want to sleep on these bright baskets in the spring. There isn’t a berry that is more classic than the strawberry.
As the most popularly consumed berries in the world, strawberries not only taste great but also can be an important part of a healthy diet. Eating just one serving of strawberries may help improve heart health and could even help lower blood pressure. These bright red berries with their iconic green leafy caps are also rich in vitamin C and, although they are commonly eaten fresh, strawberries can be incorporated into everything from a sweet topping to a salad, pie or fruit tart, and may even be preserved in many ways.
- Look for berries that are free of any blemishes and are a nice bright red color for optimal ripeness.
- Feel that the fruit is not too firm but also not too soft; there should not be any extra dampness on the bottom of the container.
- Smell the berries! If you are looking for the sweetest strawberries, the smaller, more fragrant ones will often have more flavor. However, the larger less-sweet berries will make for the ideal addition to your next dessert recipe.
SPRING BERRIES
We are “springing into action” in our Produce Departments with our favorite spring berries! Berries may be synonymous with warm summer weather, but with all of their nutrition and flavor, you won’t want to sleep on these bright baskets in the spring. There isn’t a berry that is more classic than the strawberry.
As the most popularly consumed berries in the world, strawberries not only taste great but also can be an important part of a healthy diet. Eating just one serving of strawberries may help improve heart health and could even help lower blood pressure. These bright red berries with their iconic green leafy caps are also rich in vitamin C and, although they are commonly eaten fresh, strawberries can be incorporated into everything from a sweet topping to a salad, pie or fruit tart, and may even be preserved in many ways.
- Look for berries that are free of any blemishes and are a nice bright red color for optimal ripeness.
- Feel that the fruit is not too firm but also not too soft; there should not be any extra dampness on the bottom of the container.
- Smell the berries! If you are looking for the sweetest strawberries, the smaller, more fragrant ones will often have more flavor. However, the larger less-sweet berries will make for the ideal addition to your next dessert recipe.
CHEERS TO SPRING
Looking for a new thirst quencher? We have so many excellent brands that we want to shout out this month.
AQUA VITEA
Founded alongside Vermont Natural Family Health by husband and wife, Jeff Weaber and Dr Katina Martin, Aqua ViTea was created as an alternative to soda and sports drinks.
ROAR ORGANICS
Get ready to sip your way into hydration. All natural, caffeine free, and packed with flavor – only 20 calories and 3 grams of sugar per bottle. Plus, they’re bursting with electrolytes, vitamins, and antioxidants. Feel refreshed and hydrated anywhere your adventures take you.
GT KOMBUCHA
For over 25 years, SYNERGY Raw Kombucha has been handcrafted in small batches and fully fermented for 30 days, ensuring maximum purity & potency. Every bottle is packed with 9 billion living probiotics – which is 18x more than the next leading competitor – making it your go-to for gut health.
SUJA
Suja Organic believes clean, quality juice is a grocery, not a luxury. They creatively combine pure, organic plant-based ingredients for function and taste, with flavors ranging from earthy to naturally sweet. Then they use cold pressure, instead of heat, to extend freshness & help maintain essential vitamins, minerals & enzymes.
