Mother Nature is gearing up for a wardrobe change as we head into the holidays, and so are we! This year, as in years past, we’re offering fresh Christmas trees in most of our stores*. Many will be Fraser Firs fresh from the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 10 miles southeast of Sparta, North Carolina, and [...]
Fresh Christmas Trees are Here!
Posted November 27th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Gift Giving Guide: Part Two
Posted November 27th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Whether you’re stuffing a stocking, sending a gift across the country, handing a hostess some holiday cheer or simply putting something special in the hands of someone special, you’re sure to find a gift for everyone on your list at Whole Foods Market. Over the next three days, we’re sharing helpful ideas in our gift [...]
Theo Chocolate
Posted November 26th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
We love our producers, suppliers and vendors and we think most of them have some pretty interesting stories behind their products too. We’re sharing some of our favorites here in an ongoing series. To make Theo’s organic, Whole Trade® chocolate bars, sipping chocolates and roasted cocoa nibs, every single cocoa bean is roasted in a [...]
Add Flavor with Fresh Herbs
Posted November 26th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Fresh herbs are a fantastic way to add subtle flavor to a dish or they can be used as boldly flavored garnishes and in sauces. Since herbs are quite perishable it’s best to use them soon after purchase. When you have fresh herbs on hand, don’t be afraid to experiment and try cilantro where you [...]
Bring Me Sunshine
Posted November 26th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
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‘Tis the Season for Citrus
Posted November 25th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
We like to celebrate this time of year with our citrus growers who bring the bright taste of sunshine to the holidays! Many people think that citrus season is in the summer when other juicy fruits are in season, but peak citrus season is actually in the cooler months. Right now is the best time [...]
Gift Giving Guide: Part One
Posted November 25th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Whether you’re stuffing a stocking, sending a gift across the country, handing a hostess some holiday cheer or simply putting something special in the hands of someone special, you’re sure to find a gift for everyone on your list at Whole Foods Market. Over the next three days, we’re sharing helpful ideas in our gift [...]
Gene Logsdon: Economic Awakening — Corn Can’t Grow Like Money Grows
Posted November 24th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
From GENE LOGSDON Judging by the large number of thoughtful comments that followed my claim two weeks ago that farming is not a capitalistic venture and never was, I’d say more and more people are realizing how that boring old subject of economics rules over us all. While that remark echoed my opinion, it was almost a direct [...]
Gene Logsdon: Harvesting Crops in the Mud and Snow
Posted November 24th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
From GENE LOGSDON One of my favorite people has farmed, with her husband, in both Ohio and North Dakota and lived to tell about it. Growing corn commercially in Ohio is hard enough but in North Dakota, it takes an infinite capacity for pure and undefiled optimism to make a go of it. She summed [...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted November 24th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Here’s wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Still facing the bird with no clue how to cook it? Got a finished turkey and unsure how to carve it? Missing an ingredient and need a last minute substitution? Check out all our Holiday Guides and Tips for even more help! Many of [...]