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Hey y’all, if you haven’t been in this week then you might not have noticed that our Organic Mangoes are on sale! That’s right, they’re only $1.99 each right now. That’s all the excuse I need to whip up a batch of Mango-Mint Guacamole!
Yesterday the New York Times ran a piece on beets. It seems this ruddy veggie’s been enjoying a meteoric rise to the top in some of the finest restaurants around the world. Is it its color? Its sweet earthy flavor? Its tender but toothsome bite? It’s easy to wax poetic about beets but we’ll let Tom Robbins do it for us for just a moment:
Right HERE is the solution to all your Valentine’s Day woes. Worried about making reservations? Don’t be, you just need a kitchen. Afraid Valentine’s Day will wreck your diet and decimate your wallet? Nope, not this year. A little apprehensive about whether or not y’all can get in the mood? Don’t be. These recipes incorporate a number of natural foods long regarded as aphrodisiacs such as saffron, garlic and asparagus. You can get all your ingredients here at Nature’s Corner and know you’re getting healthy organic products.
Going Raw is a growing movement. Sure, maybe I’m encouraging the stereotype that people with alternative diets only eat salad but what if it’s just a really good salad? Like this one! If you’ve ever wondered what raw tastes like or whether or not it’s a practical way of eating, give this one a try.
Sunday, SUNDAY, Sunday!
As in the day after tomorrow, folks. Is that a little anxiety you’re feeling? Don’t you have a lunchmeat stadium waiting for hungry sportsfans? We’re here for you at least. Sure, maybe we don’t offer spreads like this but you can come in and pick up organic, healthier versions of your favorite snacks and you can click HERE for some great recipe ideas for entertaining like Curried Cannelli Dip and Chipotle Russian Dressing!
Back in the Nature’s Corner kitchen there’s always something going on. Here I caught Gerri, our resident food magician, Lauren, our illustrious produce manager and a very hungry Jude sampling Gerri’s latest creation:Roasted Sunchokes and Sweet Potatoes. This is one hot, hearty dish that really shows off one of Lauren’s best finds Local Sunchokes. These tasty tubers have a distinctive artichoke flavor but actually come from that most familiar of plants, the sunflower. Between these guys and the local fingerling sweet potatoes this dish isn’t just a delight to the palate but is also packed with nutrients-vitamins, minerals, fiber, everything you need for a very happy belly. Want to make this dish at home? It’s incredibly easy, I should know, I stole the recipe for you!
Vegetarians need not feel left out. The recipe below maintains the golden hue and soothing warmth of regular chicken soup, but instead of oily schmaltz it gets its depth of flavor from long-simmered garlic and vegetables. The addition of lemongrass provides a hint of bright citrus fragrance, which adds a welcome complexity to the broth.
For everyone who felt left out when we posted the rutabaga recipe, here’s some creamy starchy goodness of the vegan variety.
Vegan Gouranga Potatoes
Russian Red Kale is my absolute favorite green, not least of all because it’s purple! It’s sweet, tangy, a little peppery, as versatile as any green and it’s LOCAL! Whenever I see this gorgeous veggie on our shelves I pick up two bunches. One to gnaw on on my way home and one to actually cook. For those of you who are color eaters (different colors, different nutrients), check out this recipe. It pairs this beautiful green/purple plant with bright orange squash. Between just these two ingredients you end up loading up on beta carotene, potassium, magnesium, vitamins K, C, E and B6, leutein, calcium and fiber. Check it out!
Well hello there, lunch-seekers! Take a look at this awesome Tuna and Avocado Collard Green wrap we whipped up this morning over at the Corner. Inside you’ll find carrots and sprouts adding texture and crunch to this protein-packed green powerhouse of a wrap and the Collards mean this baby is as wheat-free as they come, super low in carbs and… oh yeah, it’s delicious. I got to thinking though, here at Nature’s Corner, we’re known for our custom wraps and sandwiches but what are other folk up to with their flatbreads? Check out Angie’s Kitchen for an awesome recipe for a hot Roasted Mushroom and Pepper Wrap. You can pick up all the ingredients here and make this one in minutes. To quote Julia, “Bon Appetit!”
If you’re at all like me this kind of weather sends you into your kitchen to make something warm and hearty. For me, lentils have always fit the bill. They’re packed with fiber, folate, protein and omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids. They’re versatile, appearing in cusines around the world and they’re delicious! There are several different kinds of lentils. Here at Nature’s Corner we carry a bunch of varieties. We’ve also got a great big selection of organic greens so you can take your pick for this recipe.
I know you’ve all at least heard of rutabagas before but really, how many people actually know what they are and what to do with them? Well, when I saw how absolutely beautiful the Local, Organic Rutabagas were at Nature’s Corner this morning I knew I needed to tell you about them.
