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“What kind of treat…?” “A real treat with chocolate and stuff,something that doesn’t resemble health food.” ….head spinning around the kitchen trying to concoct something yummy but won’t send us into straight insulin shock!!! “Ok I have a plan….let’s get crackin” “Oh gee Mommy..you’re the best ever!!!” (Ok so I totally made that part up…but in my heart she said it) Read more In the Kitchen with Jill…… 
Burgers. Not just any burgers - burgers stuffed with bacon and blue cheese or cheddar. We did not come up with this brilliant invention, but we are making it our Own creation –even making our own garlic smoked sea salt to give these burgers a little extra punch. Galen tells me these are great fried or on the grill, and he recommends using a fork or thermometer to poke a hole in the patty about 1 minute before you pull the burgers of the heat –to give all those internal juices a little escape before you try to bite into one. Either way, grab napkins –half the fun is the ridiculously gooey wonderful flavorful mess! Already looking forward to Memorial Day weekend grill sessions…  Tiki basking in the sun… No one likes the smell of kitty litter…used or new. Often we hear that “commercial”cat litters are filled with chemicals that are not good for the kitty or the environment. Barring having kitty use the great outdoors,or be potty trained here is an alternative homemade kitty litter.
From barley to wheatberries,Shefaly Ravula takes us on a quick tour of hearty and versatile whole grains you can incorporate into nearly any meal.
Ok so one problem solved…now about that toast. I have found a recipe that I am going to make tonight. Read more In the Kitchen with Jill……
Sale time in Mercantile,while supplies last - Great deals on cloth diapers, lunch containers, kitchen aids - loads of stuff to help Moms out, and Dads… Come stop by the Mercantile and see what new and interesting merchandise we’ve got in store now!
Sarah B, one of our awesome Deli leads, stopped us in the back room today to insist that we try the new offering in the salad case… Grilled Asparagus! In a balsamic reduction sauce, with citrus. We’re all pretty excited. One of our new cooks made it –we have some great culinary creators working in our kitchen. While we’re at it –here is a shout out to all the prep elves in the “Blue Room”(which is what we call our prep kitchen), so much better than the old “Blue Line”which used to run behind the length of the meat department and freezers. It was cramped and semi-chaotic and it’s a wonder we could prepare as much food as we did, all those years. Now though, we’ve got a space where we can make ice cream, prep salad and soup ingredients, make salad dressings and dips, and try to keep up with all of you great eaters. So while you may know most of our Front of House crew (like Hunter, here) by sight if not by name –Don’t forget there is a small army of choppers and peelers and bakers and cooks in the Back of House,who are rockin it. Day after day.
California grown Organic Cucumbers and Broccoli are a terrific value this week –99¢ lb. The melons from Mexico are of particularly good quality and coming in at really good prices, too. Organic Honeydew Melons are 79¢ lb, Organic Cantaloupe are 89¢ lb. Super-sweet, bright-pink fleshed, Organic Mini Watermelons are 99¢ lb. Read more The Produce Report:May 13-19,2013 …
Co-sponsored by Mount Vernon Parks Foundation and Mount Vernon Downtown Association. For more Bike Week Events, visit mountvernondowntown.org. Read more May 17 is Bike-To-Work Day … The Stronger Together Team has been busy putting together videos to help you in your quest for delicious meals! To see more recipes and helpful kitchen tips ,visit their website:strongertogether.coop.
Asparagus with Morels and Tarragon
As we head into the warmer months and spend more time outside,remember that pets need some love too. Often a walk in the mountains,or a trip to beach,even just being outside gardening can be a rewarding time for you and your pet,but please remember if you are putting on sunscreen…so should fido. Fleas are also another issue that needs to be looked after before it becomes a problem. Tackling them before infestation is key. Here are some ways to love on your pets all summer long.
Read more In the Kitchen with Jill…… A recent study is highlighting the importance of Omega-3 oils for breast cancer prevention- claiming that a lifelong diet which includes Omega-3 could reduce the risk of cancer up to 30% (University of Guelph. “Omega-3s inhibit breast cancer tumor growth,study finds.”ScienceDaily,31 Dec. 1969. Web. 5 May 2013). “It’s a significant finding,”said David Ma,a professor in Guelph’s Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences,and one of the study’s authors. “We show that lifelong exposure to omega-3s has a beneficial role in disease prevention —in this case,breast cancer prevention. What’s important is that we have proven that omega-3s are the driving force and not something else.” There are many sources of Omega-3 oils,including fish and flax seed oil. And you can take these in many different supplemental forms from liquids to chewables or softgels. Typically liquids are the best value and you’d be surprised how good some of them taste,like Barlean’s Key Lime Omega Swirl. Never tried it? Come into the Wellness Department and ask for a sample! | |
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