Archive for November, 2008

Peak Pick: Pears

Fall Salads – Pairing Pears and Nuts

About the time the first leaves start to fall and the evenings get a little cooler, I make a major change in my diet. The grill gets covered and the lighter summer meals are replaced with soups, stews, and baked dishes. I still eat plenty of salads but my ingredients change with the seasons.

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Buzzn Bee Farm

Buzzn Bee, a local Florida honey producer, was the first recipient of a loan through Whole Foods Market’s Local Producer Loan Program. Beekeeper David Rukin has been selling to us for years, and he considers his relationship with Whole Foods Market to be a true partnership.

David spoke with us about his experience with beekeeping and his future plans with Whole Foods Market.

Quartet of Butternut Squash Soups

Tired of the same old soup? Tune in to this week’s encore episode of Secret Ingredient featuring a classic butternut squash soup recipe plus three variations–Apple-Gorgonzola-Almond, Thai-Inspired, and Southwestern–each made even more rich and flavorful with our very own secret ingredient: 365 Everyday Value Low-Sodium Organic Chicken Broth. Check out our quick garnishing tips for each recipe, guaranteed to “soup up” lunchtime or dinnertime.

Get the recipes: Classic Butternut Squash Soup and Variations