If you’ve been to our meat counter in the last couple of weeks, you probably have noticed a few changes. With the launch of the 5-Step Animal Welfare Rating Standards – the signature program of Global Animal Partnership – we’ve got new signage, brochures and labels for our Step-rated beef, chicken and pork! So what [...]
This Little Piggy Went to Whole Foods Market
Posted February 23rd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Go for Some Unique Yogurt
Posted February 23rd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
To say our family eats a lot of yogurt is an understatement. Every morning my husband and I have some yogurt sprinkled with fruit, granola or nuts. When I’m craving something sweet after dinner I add a touch of honey to plain yogurt and presto, a dessert that satisfies. Our 18 month old must have [...]
And The Winning Menu Is…
Posted February 22nd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
If you’re planning to tune in on February 27 to find out what films win top honors for 2010, why not make an evening of it and put together a menu in support of your choice for best film? Here are some ideas to get you started. Black Swan: “Diet for a Prima Ballerina” Get [...]
Nourishing Soup Stocks
Posted February 21st, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
The foundation of any good soup is its stock. You may have heard of a popular book called Chicken Soup for the Soul. I love the title! After all, chicken soup and other delicious soups are so deeply satisfying they do seem to nourish the soul. I can remember walking into my grandmother’s house and [...]
Healthy Cooking Techniques: Blanching
Posted February 20th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Whether you’re just getting started on a healthy eating path or have been on the road to wellness for years, a few simple essential cooking techniques can help you cook healthier without the need for added oil. As we discussed in the first blog in this series, a good step towards healthy eating is to [...]
Mom’s Challenge: Cooked Carrots
Posted February 19th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
I am a first-time Mom on a budget. My mission: to create healthy, organic meals that appeal to both my baby and husband. My challenge for this post is carrots. Let’s see what happens. My husband already loves carrots. In fact, he eats so many that we joke that he might turn into a carrot [...]
Carbonara-Based Life (recipe)
Posted February 18th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
From JASON PETERS Front Porch Republic Blog There’s a story (if memory serves) about a little spat that affected the greatest and best-dressed rock band ever. (I confess that, given the inveterate mendacity of consciousness, one never knows for sure whether one is being ironic or sincere.) During a rehearsal or a sound check or [...]
Organic Whole Chickens on Sale Today ONLY
Posted February 18th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Just a quick reminder that today only, Friday, February 18th, you can buy Organic Whole Chickens for just .69 per pound. (Offer valid in U.S. store only) Head to your local Whole Foods Market store right now! (There is a limit of 10 chickens per person ’cause we want to have enough for everybody!) And [...]
Store Stories: Preparing for Snow
Posted February 17th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
It’s only the middle of February, but here in New England — and in much of the country — it feels like we’ve been permanently relocated to the arctic. At our stores, protocol is different on a snow day, but the preparation starts the day before. As a store manager, I pay close attention to [...]
Gene Logsdon: Heating With Wood Is An Eco-Crime?
Posted February 16th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
From GENE LOGSDON The Contrary Farmer That’s what a recent (Jan. 20) article suggested in the New York Times. After a few more provocative captions like that and a liberal use of the subjunctive mood to convince us of the dangers of burning wood, the article simmered down to saying what most of us already [...]