Food for thought's Spring Fling Vendor Highlight: Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch

Good Shepherd Turkey ranch strives to produce historically authentic Heritage Poultry, grown free range, vegetarian fed and without antibiotics.    We feature many of their products in-store, but at our Spring Fling on May 7th they will be one of our featured food vendors.  They will be selling chicken walking tacos, sub-sandwiches and brats!    Come enjoy their delicious food and peruse the rest of the amazing local items!

Visit them at:
http://www.goodshepherdpoultryranch.com/

Vegan Wednesday! Vegan Comfort Food!

Sometimes all you need to feel better is some good old fashioned comfort food. Lately I've been enjoying reading vintage cookbooks, and trying to "veganize" those old-time favorites. What better comfort food is there than a casserole? Not only are they easy to make, but they are tasty. PLUS, you can spread them out over several meals and really get your money's worth!

A favorite of mine recently is Tater Tot Casserole. Usually this dish is very un-vegan friendly. But thanks to Nacho Mom's Vegan Queso, it's easy peasy to make vegan!

Vegan Tater Tot Casserole
1 Jar of Nacho Mom's Ultimate Vegan Queso (or Fire Roasted)
1/2 cup to 1 cup frozen veggies (I like corn, carrots and peas)
32 oz. bag of frozen tater tots
4 oz. vegan burger crumbles (if desired!)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Pour sauce into 13X9" baking dish, stir in crumbles and frozen veggies until mixed and everything is covered with sauce. Spread evenly on bottom of pan. Spread tater tots on top of mixture and even them out.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until tater tots are golden brown.

Serves about 8...or stretches for several days/meals.
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There are so many ways you can vary this recipe! Add Daiya shredded cheese for added cheesiness. Add Jalapenos for extra spice! Top with french fried onions for added crunch....the opportunities are endless!

Food for thought's Spring Fling Vendor Highlight: Foam on the Range

Relax and enjoy with these locally made skincare products that will be available at our event on May 7th!

"Bringing you a little piece of the modern prairie, with hand-made soaps, lotions, and bath salts

All of our products are made in the Sunflower State with a large proportion of sunflower oil wherever possible, which helps contribute to a rich, skin-pampering lather in our soaps. Sunflower oil is also the key to our luscious lotions and lip balms, and it adds a special touch to our bath melts and fizzies." Check out their website below or on facebook and then visit them at our Spring Fling Outdoor Market!

http://www.foamontherange.net/

Food for thought's Spring Fling Vendor Highlight: Wee La Mode

For those of you with little ones, check out this cool vendor that will be attending our Spring Fling! 

"All Wee La Mode items are created with a mix of adorable, fun and funky fabrics with mixes of wonderful, luxurious and organic fabrics such as Bamboo and Organic Cotton Fleece, Organic Jersey, Bamboo and Organic Terrycloth and Velour and 100% cotton knits and wovens. Together, they are a perfect match for the fashion conscious yet environmentally friendly family."

Items include cloth diapers, nursing pads, diaper bags, adorable wee outfits, maxi dresses for mommy and super cute "wiseguy" hats.  

Visit her website below and come check out this great vendor on May 7th!! 

https://www.facebook.com/weelamode

Food for thought's Spring Fling Vendor Highlight: Missing Link

The Missing Link has been making beautiful hand-crafted chainmail jewelry for over a decade.  Each piece is one-of-a-kind and beautiful.  Visit her facebook page to preview a few of the amazing items that will be available at the Spring Fling.  In addition, she is giving away a $25 Gift Certificate for one lucky attendee at our event!

Come check out her work!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Missing-Link/161654757203154

 

Kiss My... Face!

The turbulent weather over the last few weeks has put many of us Wichitans, including myself, into a tizzy of looking forward to more stable and warmer days. Have no fear, sunnier days are on their way. Friendlier weather also means it's time to do a bit of Spring Cleaning on those luscious legs to prepare them for cropped pants and shorts season. "Kiss My Face Moisture Shave" is packed with soothing aloe and olive oil plus many potent botanicals that combine to give a luxurious shave! It's also a great shaving cream choice for men and with choices ranging from woodsy Patchouli to tropical Key Lime, you'll have a tough decision selecting the best one!

Food for thought's Spring Fling Vendor Highlight: Salt & Sugar Alchemy

Salt N' Sugar Alchemy is a local and organic bakery focusing on healthy organic treats.  

Come discover their homemade treats, including vegan and gluten-free offerings!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Salt-Sugar-Alchemy/136976269698571