Mark Waters, dairy and frozen category manager
Monday, April 29, 2013
Suja Juice is a raw, USDA organic, non-GMO verified, cold pressed vegetable and fruit juice blend with many unique and very nutritious ingredients. The founders began crafting these blends on a Norwalk cold press juicer and quickly developed a thirsty audience because these juices are extremely delicious and nutrient dense.
Cold pressing is a method of juicing that involves a two-step process of gently grinding and pressing. This retains up to 45% more of the nutritional value and enzymes than a centrifugal method with a fast whirling blade.
by Bea James, senior manager of organic, natural and sustainable programs
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Our Exceptional Aquaculture program is alive and kicking! This is a part of our Responsibly Sourced Seafood program. Following our commitment to educate people on our program, we share stories about some of the farms we have had the opportunity to visit. We display 4 stories per year in our stores – this is our current story.
A couple of years ago, I traveled to Ecuador to see firsthand how our Tilapia are farmed.
On the Pacific coast near Guayaquil, Ecuador, is a Tilapia farm called Aquamar which is operated by Tropical Aquaculture Products, Inc.. This is where we source our fresh Tilapia. Enrico Delfini runs this farm and prides himself on their commitment to the environment. His farm is full of generations of sustainable practices that truly set his Tilapia apart from the rest.
by Bill Belkin, wine and spirits category manager
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Many new trends (something long term) this year versus fads (here and gone) are actually not quite so new as we peek ahead in the adult beverage world.
Here’s what my crystal wine bottle tells me:
Syrah:
That ubiquitous grape Syrah is back and this time it actually may become the next Merlot – or at least a variety that you’ll reach for when tossing the steak or burgers on the grill.
by Bea James, senior manager of organic, natural and sustainable programs
Thursday, December 6, 2012
I’m a canner, so I have many glass canning jars in my home just sitting empty, waiting to be used come summer. This winter I put them to use by filling them with wholesome treats for easy to make holiday gifts in a jar.
Each jar can be made for under $5 and it takes less than an hour to prepare and clean-up. I’ve created three recipes using mostly organic ingredients: Organic Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sweet and Creamy Organic Cinnamon Chai and Cranberry Holidelicious Trail Mix. The recipes you need to attach to the jar are below the steps to make the mix. You canalso download the recipe and directions here. Each one is simple, economical and makes a beautiful, thoughtful gift. Let’s get to it!
by Bea James, senior manager of organic, natural and sustainable programs
Friday, November 16, 2012
It’s the main attraction at Thanksgiving, but not everyone’s an expert when it comes to picking out and preparing a turkey. If this is you, I have the solution - get an organic turkey and brine it! Honestly, the best way to have an awesome, center-of-the-table, award-winning turkey is to go this route. It’ll keep your guests from drowning your turkey in gravy. Trust me.
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