Introducing this week's new products!

Every week we receive lots of new products in our grocery department.   We promised you would be "in-the-know" with this blog, so here is your inside scoop on the latest and greatest groceries!

Tea-Time! 

Republic of Tea's limited edition Strawberry Chocolate makes all our mouth's water.  Supplies are limited...so get it why you can!
We also have brought in several new flavors of Bigelow teas including Earl Grey, Green and English Tea.  Brew up a hot cup tonight!  Select Bigelow teas are on sale for $1.99!
For the more sophisticated tea lover, checkout 1st Blush's White Tea Chardonnay Juice!   On sale this week for $2.39!

Snack Attack!

Have the munchies?  Satisfy them with these new healthy delights!
We've expanded our selection of Ike & Sam's Kettlecorn.  Sample their Original, or for the more daring, their Kickin Kayenne! 
Quench your thirst with Steaz's new  Zero Calorie drinks!  Flavors include raspberry and blackberry!  They've already become quite popular among our staff.  On sale this month for 69 cents each!

Want the convience of liquid eggs?  Check out Abbotsford Farms Cage-Free Egg Whites.  Introductory price is only $3.49!

It's here!  We've had customers requesting Gardein products and they are finally available to us!  Our selection has grown weekly!  Great buys include Pulled Shreds for $3.29 and BBQ skewers for $3.99.

Stonyfield Yo Baby's newest addition is their 3-in-1 Meals!  They contain yogurt + fruit + veggies.  The 4 packs are on sale for $3.09.  Save an extra 50 cents off when you sign up at Stonyfield Yogurt for their coupons here!  Final cost is $2.59!

New Gluten Free! 

Bob's Red Mill has a couple new gluten free mixes including a shortbread cookie mix!  Introductory price is only $2.79!

Mad Hatter Tea Party!

Don't be late, for this very important date!

Join us for our Mad Hatter Tea Party

Saturday, Jan. 16th

11 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Fun Healthy Sweepstakes!

Feeling lucky? 

Here are a couple of fun contests with great prizes!

Eat Healthy and Win from Organic Valley!

Enter here for a chance to win a Trek bicycle, a subscription to Organic Gardening, or a Year of Free Organic Valley products! 

Calling all aspiring, young chefs!

  Check out this contest here with Kiwi Magazine!   Contest is open for ages 4-17 and the grand prize is $2000!

Jump start your weight loss regiment!

 Enter Delicious Living Magazines contest:  New You, New Year: Cleansing & Weight Loss Sweepstakes here.  Grand prizes includes a Vita-Mix Juicer!

Kettle Brand's Makeover Sweepstakes!

Finally this is a win-win opportunity from Kettle Foods!  Enter the Kettle “Real Food- Real Life” Makeover sweepstakes here and you could win a trip to L.A.! Plus, just for entering you’ll be able to print a $1/1 4 oz. bag of Kettle Chips coupon.  We've just got in new flavors and rumor has it....they are yummy!

New Annie Chun's!

Annie Chun's has two new yummy products out:  Mini-Wontons and Potstickers.  They can be found in our frozen department.   The mini-wontons are on sale for $2.99 and the postickers are on sale for $3.29.  Snag a $1/1 Annie Chun's product coupon here and you can score these great snacks for as low as $1.99!

Indoor Sidewalk Sale!!!

We're having an early sidewalk sale to celebrate the new year! Great sales in all departments... Come in and check out the deals AND our new health & beauty area layout! We're sure you'll love it as much as we do, and you are sure to find something fabulous!

Savory Kale & Cannellini Bean Soup

Kale #1 Superfood??

Kale provides an earthy flavor and more nutritional value for fewer calories than almost any other food around.   According to Dr.Joel Furhman, one pound of kale has more protein than one pound of beef! It is also high in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc.    According to the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI), Kale is ranked as your best bet for optimal nutrition in the fewest calories.    Here's a recipe to help you try this superfood, just in time for this Winter Chill:

Savory Kale & Cannellini Bean Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion, diced

3/4 cup diced carrot

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 cups water

1 cup white wine

3 potatoes, halved and sliced

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups finely chopped kale leaves
1 small red chile pepper, seeded and chopped fine
ground black pepper to taste

Directions
1.  Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir the onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the carrot and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes more.

2.  Pour in the chicken broth, water, and white wine; stir in the potatoes, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Add the cannelini beans, kale, chile pepper, and black pepper, and simmer, covered, for 30 more minutes.

Gluten-Free Mediterranean Quinoa Recipe

Quinoa has been a staple food for almost 5,000 years.  It is one of the only plant-based foods to have all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein.   Quinoa is also gluten-free.  Use this recipe to help you incorporate this powerful grain into your diet!

Mediterranean Quinoa

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 onions, chopped

1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth or stock
1 tablespoon tomato puree
3 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
Italian seasoning to taste 

Directions:


1.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and red, green and yellow peppers; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook for about 2 more minutes. Stir in the quinoa, vegetable stock, and tomato puree.

2.Return to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, or until quinoa grains are soft. Stir in the diced tomatoes and season with Italian seasoning. Cook until heated through, then serve.