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Mother’s Day is coming up on May 10. Looking for ideas on how to celebrate this special day?
Follow Mara Fleishman, a Team Member and mom of two, around the store to find out her favorite picks for celebrating being a mom Mother’s Day and every day. Then, share with all the moms reading this blog your tips on celebrating yourself and motherhood!
Post a comment to let us know your product recommendations. You’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 Whole Foods Market gift card and a FEED 100 bag, one of Mara’s top picks. Please post your comments by midnight Wednesday, May 6. The winner will be selected by our panel of Team Member moms and posted in this blog on May 8.
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I think a nice luncheon with some Whole Foods premade, Sonoma Chicken Salad, Egg Salad, Tuna Salad, Fruit and a yummy cake from the bakery would be a perfect way to spend the day. Add a box of 365 truffles for Mom with some organic bath products and you have the whole package!
April 28th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Whole Foods ~ You are so wonderful and I am so grateful to have you nearby. To be able to shop conscientiously without worry is a joy. Thank you for the chances to win, too. Things are tough financially so every opportunity to “win” is a real treat.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:17 am
One of my current favorites is the 365 sparking italian flavored mineral waters, especially the lime and citrus flavors. I pour a nice cold one into an oversized wine glass and sit on the patio and relax a bit. I buy these waters by the case for parties – it’s an inexpensive way to add elegance.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:19 am
The meat department rocks! Grab some of the specialty hamburgers such as onion or bacon and cheese and throw them on the BBQ.
Also I can’t live without the sourdough bread baked fresh. Yummy!
Tirimisu and the Raspberry mouse cake from the bakery are to die for.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:21 am
One of my favorite stops at the Whole Foods store is the tea isle. Everybody loves tea! It’s something the whole family can enjoy, even mom! My mom’s favorite is the Stash brand Green & White Tea. It gives you a pick-me-up during the day while providing you with tons of antioxidants and other incredible health benefits! Cheers!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:25 am
as a single working mom of two i often don’t have the energy or time to cook a real meal – one time about a year ago i picked one of those Whole Foods Meals for Four under $15 flyers and bought all the ingredients for the spinach & cheese lasagna. I made it with the two kids and they loved it, and now it’s always a wonderful standby, family togetherness, fun event. I also LOVE the cases of Silk chocolate soy milk for lunchboxes, convenient and easy and my kids love getting it every day.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Great Idea! I think I’ll throw in some curry chocolate, a hemp shirt and organic honey. No, I don’t work for WFM but I do live in Austin and we visit the mother ship regularly. I know what she likes!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:26 am
I am all about The Greek Gods Yogurt in Fig. It is such a treat after a long day! Sweet and tangy all at once, it has become a staple in my house!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:27 am
I definitely think a cheese platter would be a great idea. There are so many different kinds to choose from, and the people working there are super helpful. They’ve let me sample different cheeses before buying them and using them in recipes. Some different soft cheeses and crackers or fresh bread is perfect for Mother’s Day.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:27 am
If you ask my son what his favorite store is – his immediate response is Whole Foods. He has several food allergies and loves the wide variety of dairy-free choices. Some of his favorites include Ricera Yogurt, Earth Life Butter, and your vegan fresh-baked cookies! He also loves all of the Enjoy Life products from snack bars to chocolate chips to granola cereal – all allergen free!
My other son loves the Spinach Feta pizza as well as the spinach hummos. His favorite though is the olive bar!
My husband loves the Kirk’s Natural Coco Castile soap. He comments that his skin feels smoother than ever.
We are definitely Whole Foods fans!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:27 am
My mom loves spanikopedia so I use the 360 chopped spinich, sweet yellow onion and puff pastry from the freezor section to make it for her!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:28 am
I am currently in love with the Turtle Mountain So Decadent Coconut Milk Ice Cream. It is the closest thing I have ever found to real ice cream. I haven’t been able to let myself buy any other kind of soy or rice milk ice cream since taking my first bite of this stuff. Highly recommended to any vegans or non dairy people out there. Best stuff ever!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Fresh produce is the best and strawberries are my all time favorite! Dip in melted Valrhona chocolate for a fast tasty dessert.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:34 am
The dark chocolate bars are a favorite of mine. Sweet treat that is satisfying and way better than milk chocolate!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:37 am
I recently discovered the “make-up” department at Whole Foods. I was amazed and awed by the quality and quantity of choices. My favorite item thus far is the hydration mask. I spend a great deal of time outdoors in the dry, Arizona desert. Whether I’m watching an ASU baseball game, hiking Camelback Mountain, or mountain biking, I bring this item along. It’s soothing and refreshing!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:37 am
Ahem, where to begin!!
I LOVE the 365 hair care products. I have very sensitive skin so the products that I use on my hair need to be pure. {as you wash your hair it always runs down your back-causeing breakouts}. Pure & Awesome!
365 Pickles…..if you love pickles, you will love the Organic Kosher Dills!
Soups & Pizza…..I can’t go into WF without having lunch….you can’t go wrong with their deli sandwiches or hot meals!!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:38 am
I think the best products are from the bulk bins…you can have fun cooking with them and they have the least impact on the Earth
April 28th, 2009 at 9:39 am
CASCADE FRESH YOGURT–more live cultures than anyone else. PUFFINS! peanut butter.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:41 am
The 365 Tomato Paste! I know that doesn’t seem like much, but considering that it’s more convenient that the stuff typically sold in other stores – plus it’s cheaper AND more full of flavor – I make special trips just for tomato paste. Shhh, don’t tell my husband…
April 28th, 2009 at 9:42 am
I love the fresh produce and meats. Everything is always of the highest quality.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Every year for Mother’s Day we pack up and head 40 miles north to the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival (a tradition at our house on Mother’s Day), then come home and have a nice meal – not prepared by me – on our deck. We’ll likely have my favorite chips, Bearitos Blue Corn Chips, with salsa and an organic red wine from Whole Foods, asparagus from our own garden, some locally grown grass fed beef, and – if I am very, very lucky – Kallari chocolate, available only at Whole Foods; the 85% cacao, which is the best, smoothest dark chocolate I have ever had on my tongue!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:47 am
You have the best stuff for kids – crackers, cookies, juices. I don’t have to worry about all the additional junk put in them. I can have my kid’s friends over and not feel guilty.
Your own 345 crackers taste delicious and are a better alternative then the “other brand”.
Thanks!
Robyn Knutson
April 28th, 2009 at 9:47 am
I have a HUGE weakness for Uncle Eddie’s Vegan Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies!!! And my husband loves them too! I also love the pastries. At least 2x a month we get them for breakfast along with the GREAT coffee drinks served at the cafe. We particularly enjoy the HUGE cinnamon rolls! YUM!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:48 am
My absolute favorite product is Burt’s Beeswax Milk and Honey Lotion. I’m also a fan of the fresh Chilean Sea Bass from the meat counter.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:49 am
The selection of pre-made desserts is incredible. The individual sizes lets me get everyone their fave.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:49 am
I love all your products. And just enjoy shopping at your store. It is so pleasent, and full of great things.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:50 am
I like to make my own gift baskets. What better way then to give someone an all natural and safe gift basket with bath items. My mother loves the lavender scent so I make her a gift basket filled with things she loves in that scent.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:50 am
I love the local hummus that you guys carry. I also love the deli area. I always try something new everytime i am in there.
I also love the bulgarian cheese.. its so fresh and delicious. I love whole foods and shop there weekly.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Where to start? Grab some sunflowers at the entrance, continue on with the great selection of organic fruits and veggies. Keep walking towards the end… hold on, stop right in the middle. Make sure you grab a box of multivitamin super packs! As a mom you have to be as healthy as possible! Now, go towards the deli section! they have so many gourmet options to make this day about you! Enjoy… don’t forget a nice bottle of Chianti!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Some of my favorite products off hand are the Crazy Jeff’s Vegan Chocolate Chip cookies, Rice Pita Chips in seaweed flavor, 365 Salsa, Red Hot Blues Tortilla chips, WF chili, and WF Peanut Butter. The coffee is awesome as well. Thank You for the free bag on Earth Day! My mom and I are both WF addicts!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:51 am
We make trips to the Whole Foods Market a 3 generation family affair every other Sunday. My mom ,6yr old son and I. Its such a fun learning experience for all of us! My mom loves the different hot soups you offer and can’t leave without some type of tea bags. My son loves corn and has to get some every trip! I LOVE anything from the meat department so that’s my recommendantion! I love picking out something to cook and thinking of a way to make it yummy!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:51 am
i would have to say all your produce. the crispness & freshness is unbeatable. totally worth the prices, in my opinion. oh, and another favorite product would be 365 fragrance free shampoo & conditioner. love it!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Deviled eggs for Mom are my favorite tradition!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Raw food entrees in the deli!
We have a large and growing meetup group here in Tulsa which is focused on the Raw Food lifestyle.
We would LOVE it if there were 2 or 3 selections to choose from like raw crackers and “cheese” dips, raw lasagna’s and so on for our families!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:53 am
I love your store — the people who work there are probably the most friendly grocery staff I have ever encountered…. who asks their customer if they would like ice packed into their frozen foods bag… whole food staff does!!!! Love it!!!
I am a HUGE fan of the “better ‘n peanut butter” products, which you can find at whole foods. Yes, it is pricey for a jar of “peanut butter”. But, I’d rather pay a couple extra bucks and enjoy a guilt free peanut butter, and not have to spend an extra 30 hour running just to burn it off!!!
Thanks Whole Foods!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:54 am
I was born on Mother’s Day…So, I will be taking my mom a chocolate torte for us to endulge in together as we celebrate us. However, all of the gluten-free, casein-free products help me get through the challenges of feeding a child with food sensitivities and autism. When she eats well-we all have a good day; a healthy child is the best gift to any mom. Thank you for the many options to help us maintain balance within our home.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:54 am
I am allergic to so many foods that it is hard to shop sometimes. I have found that Whole Foods meets my needs for Beauty with your top of the line shampoos and body washes, makeup without any chemicals with Miracle Fusions and I love the lipgloss too. The Tanndori Naan makes the best flatbread pizzas. My husband likes his with just butter on it. My daughter loves melted shredded cheese on hers. They are quick when we need something right before Karate. I love the fruits and vegtables. I also love the different varites of teas. I could spend a week in Whole Foods and find something else to add to my growing list of favorites. I love that it is close to where I live and the prices are reasonable too.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:57 am
One fancy cupcake from the case, and a homemade card. That is all I want from my kids. If the card was decorated like a cupcake, that would be good!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:58 am
You cannot go wrong in the cheese department, not only for Mother’s Day but for any day. Grab some goat cheese, honey, toasted nuts and some dried cranberries and you have a ‘milk and honey’ treat that satisfies sweet and savory cravings. Add some iced tea and you have a lovely snack for an afternoon outdors with your loved ones waiting on you hand and foot.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:58 am
I love Whole Foods! My mom loves getting flower and WF has the greatest selection! Also love grabbing a quick dinner or desert. I love everything that Whole Foods has to offer
April 28th, 2009 at 9:58 am
I really like your organic milk and also the Wellshire roast beef lunch meat that you carry. My kids like your vanilla mini-cupcakes.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:59 am
One of many favorites, whenever I shop at Whole Foods I try to leave with one or two (if my husband is home that day) Mozzarella, tomato, and pesto panini. They are sooo good, I bring them home and grill them and it is just the best treat for lunch I can think of. I love the sound of the cheese platter idea for Mother’s Day, add a nice bunch of sweet, seedless red grapes, a glass of wine and a lovely bunch of fresh flowers and you have a beautiful and delicious treat. I hope my husband reads this for ideas before Mother’s Day!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:59 am
I love Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit. A great snack for the kids. I also love the selection of healthy produce, free range meats, and gluten free selection to bring healthy meals to the table for the kids. The healthy cleaners and chlorine free diapers are an added bonus.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:59 am
I absolutely love the bakery! The presentation of sweets alone is enticing, but looking isn’t enough for me, so I get the lemon tarts topped of with blueberries. Absolutely heaven…what a treat! And the bakery is always a great place to visit to pick up an assortment of goodies for special occasions.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:59 am
My mom is a big fan of shellfish. She would LOVE the jumbo lump crab cakes over a salad of organic mixed greens tossed in a light balsamic vinegarette. And a bouquet of Birds of Paradise!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:59 am
My mom loves granola, and we both love to bake. She doesn’t have any Whole Food stores near her home on Long Island, so when she comes down to the Washington, DC area for Mother’s Day we’ll go to the Whole Foods and buy all of the fresh, wonderful bulk items to make homemade granola. Our favorites are the bulk figs and dried cherries — they make the granola spectacular!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:00 am
I was so excited when you opened up in my neighborhood! I always wanted a store that was fresh, new and good for the body. I love all organic and the variety you have is wonderful. I shop nowhere else.
For Mother’s Day I plan to make a gift basket for my Mom and Grandmother with a bunch of goodies from your store. Thanks!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Nancy’s Organic Blackberry Kefir rocks my world! Other Whole Food favorites are Pederson’s Humane Certified bacon – if only all meats were humane-certified! – and 360 brand CoQ10, which I take daily. Also, I like to cook up some quinoa and add goji berries just before the end, so they get all steamed and make the quinoa really sweet. I think Whole Foods should promote quinoa more – it’s got tons of complete protein. I’m going to make some tabouleh with it right now!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Always have to get a panini when I go to my Whole Foods!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:02 am
While I love so many of the products at Whole Foods, these are the ones I bring home each visit…
Yummy’s Hummos with the Whole Foods brand mini whole wheat pitas.
Fresh cut fruit from the produce department. Grab a container of berries and melon, or berries and pineapple to snack on or have your kids snack on while you shop!
Local milk – I get the Morning Fresh Dairy milk in glass bottles every week.
365 Shampoo and Conditioner with the lavender scent.
Greek olive mix from the olive bar.
Store-made croutons.
Strawberry Boston Creme Cake in the bakery (well, don’t get this every visit, but it is soo good!)
April 28th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Bread bread bread bread bread. Seduction bread!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:03 am
I love WF sushi…it is perfect on a day I am craving it an dont want to go to a restaurant to get it
April 28th, 2009 at 10:05 am
I love Whole Foods. My son has food allergies and Whole Foods has several alternative foods he can eat that taste yummy. He likes to look at the cakes at the Bakery. Unfortunately, he can’t eat them. He’ll say, “Mommy when I get a older I want to come and get a cake.”
April 28th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Whole Foods, I love the frozen Belle Evans brand mozzarella chicken patties! My Whole foods store carries the best fresh meatballs too. The Frozen peasano bread and frozen sourdough bread are delicious and really complete a meal. I love the cannolis at the bakery. Did I mention the pink lady apples are yummy too?!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:05 am
The perfect Mother’s Day would be spent with my mom and mother-in-law at the Belmar Whole Foods – one of my absolute favorite locations (what is better than a great restaurant and store all in one!) I’d take them for a delicious and appetizing lunch at the sushi bar. Then we’d stop over at the coffee bar and have a cup of coffeee and on of your incredible desserts. Then, we’d stroll down your aisles of organic beauty products and I’d help them pick out a selction of products that will make them feel great and keep them beautiful and healthy. Hint, hint to my children and husband – that is what I’d LOVE for Mother’s Day!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Love your cheese pizza. Your produce is always fresh and clean here in Austin, TX.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:05 am
There is a great variety of natural body lotions here, like the vanilla and sweet orange one. And of course, there are delicious sweets.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:06 am
How to celebrate myself and motherhood? When we thinking about it’s difficult, but it can really be pretty simple. What I would do is get some fresh greens, apples, pecans and cheese to enjoy a fresh salad. Then use some essential oils to enjoy a great session of aromatherapy. Then I’d enjoy sitting on a comfy chair while I look at some family photos!
Happy Mother’s Day!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:08 am
I just moved to the Sacramento, CA from Santa Cruz, CA. There are not a lot of options when it comes to natural/organic/health food in this area. I wanted to thank Whole Foods for being a beacon of light in health food arena! I enjoy your store very much and recommend you to everyone I know every chance I get.
In terms of celebrating my Mom…
Well, she loves to be pampered and she loves your deli. So, after a morning at a spa I would give her a gift certificate to your deli for lunch! She loves your Sonoma Chicken dish so I know she would get that for sure. She also has quite the sweet tooth (although she would never admit it) so she would definitely get one of the mini fruit tarts from you amazing array of deserts! What a day!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:09 am
I love Goodbelly…I always buy 2 boxes every week…Yeah Whole foods is a little bit pricey but I’m not bothered buy it cause I always find deals and I know that it’s healthy and my son loves Whole foods….his favorite store…
April 28th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Whole Foods has helped me build my own pizzas. One day while perusing the frozen pizzas, a tiny sign alerted me that they have dough in the pizza area. So I went, they had yummy dough and I’ve now started making my own pizzas. The multigrain dough is the best, in my opinion. They’re pre-cut bell pepper mix is great, so I don’t have to buy 4 different colors of peppers and waste anything. Their cheeses are amazing. And on the days I’m feeling lazy about making a pizza I call before I leave work to put an order in for one and pick it up on my way home. And on Wednesdays a large is only 8.99!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:09 am
If you haven’t already, try Whole Foods Wasabi Peas either prepacked or you can choose how much you want and put it in a plastic bag. They’re an awesome snack to add some flavor to your day! Delicious! I like to have them after work, while I am cooking dinner, the flavor rocks!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:10 am
One of my favorite products is Boylands Cane Cola. It seems hard for you guys to keep it in stock. So whenever I see it I buy it up. I dont drink cola everyday anymore, but do have one as a treat. Among other things, I love the wine and cheese dept. and the deli!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:11 am
I love of all of the 365 brand stuff! Our favorite is unsalted organic butter, we use it in and on everything. Another one of mu current favorite products you carry is earth’s best toddler toothpaste. It’s the only one my daughter will use. Also love annie’s low sodium microwave meals especially the lowso pizza.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:13 am
I really like your line of Republic of Tea products. My favorite is the standard white tea. I also like your 365 line of products, especially the soups and sauces. Thank you.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:14 am
I L_O_V_E the 365 sandwich cookies! Satisfies the chocolate cookie craving and a healthy choice too!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Finding food that my husband will eat, was difficult until I started shopping here, we both enjoy the unique products that we find in the store, and we are finding dinnertime so much more enjoyable. Thank you for your dedication to the many charities that you support, and providing such delicious and healthy foods.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:14 am
For my mom, I would get some Port Salut from the cheese dept, a fresh loaf of french bread and a bottle of white wine. I’d pick up some bulk almonds, dried cherries, and chocolate chips to mix together for a high-protein delicious snack. Finally, I’d get a pretty fruit tart from the bakery and some pink roses to decorate the table.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:14 am
All I know is that when I was pregnant with my second baby, around this time last year, the ONLY thing that consistently sounded good and made me a little less miserable was your amazing 365 unsweetened organic applesauce. I’m not sure what makes this applesauce so mysteriously amazing and superior to all others, but let me tell you- I’ve tried many! Thank you for having such a fantastic product that kept me going! And, coincidentally, my baby is now 6 months old, and of course she has a serious love for this same applesauce,herself!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:15 am
ONE of my favorite things to do at Whole Foods is the fresh made items you can choose for a meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner … it’s all there!). I have learned so much from the chefs at Whole Foods and my favorite salad is the freshly prepared quinoa (pronounced “Keen-wah”) salda with that wonderful grain, red onion, fresh corn, black beans, etc. It is so refreshing and healthy for you. Quinoa is an ancient grain, back to biblical days, and so very healthy for you. Give it a try, you’ll be glad you did, trust me!
Patti Ziegler
Belen, New Mexico
April 28th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Please start carrying rice bran oil again. I first bought it at Whole Foods after reading about it and it was great. When I went back to get more, y’all didn’t have any and I was told that you didn’t know when you might have some more.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:16 am
I do not get out to your store as often as i would like, but we love your 365 cereal bars and lately my 3.5 yr old son loves anything organic. And you are the only place i have found organic edaname (which he LOVES) and it is priced very reasonably. Thanks for having good foods at good prices! and many organics to choose from.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Some fresh burgers and some of your delish bread would do the trick for me!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:17 am
I love the hand made tamales at Whole Foods. Can’t think of a better inclusion for a Mother’s Day brunch than a plate of this hearty and delicious fare!
~Stacy Alexander
April 28th, 2009 at 10:17 am
One of my favorite things to do is to go into a wholefoods store and look around. There isn’t much they don’t have in the whole body section and everyone that works in that section is extrememly knowledgeable and very helpful. They also contribute great idea’s if what you are looking for isn’t available.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:18 am
I am not a Mom…YET….but when my Mom comes to visit me from Canada the FIRST thing on HER list of things that she NEEDS to do, is have a morning at Whole Foods with me, her “Darling Daughter”, as she says.
We start at the Bakery and pick out two of the LARGEST cinnamon buns you’ll ever see (DELISH!!) …and we usually pick out a few treats while we’re there for my Dad and husband too (heaven FORBID that we come home empty handed from the Whole Foods Bakery!). THEN we head over to the COFFEE BAR for some of the BEST coffee you’ll ever have!! Starbu*ks has NOTHING on the coffee at Whole Foods – it is SERIOUSLY fabulous!!
So – once our bakery treats and coffees are in hand, Mum and I sit, soak up the wonderful atmosphere…and time with each other. It is PRICELESS.
Thank you Whole Foods for being what you are to my Mom and I. Thank you for providing such amazing products – that are HEALTHY. Oie – and most of all…thanks for the memories that Mom and I have HAD…and will HAVE!!!
xoxo
Susie Q
April 28th, 2009 at 10:19 am
What better way to celebrate Mom’s than with FLOWERS! Weekly bunches are a great way to celebrate mom all year long. And it’s so easy when you can pick them up at the same time you buy your groceries. Love that!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Yes, yes, yes! I love to shop at the Whole Foods Market in Durham, NC, whenever I visit my daughter. The must buys for me are fresh seafooc, locally produced goat cheese, many items from the Deli, especially the Tabullah. The Tabullah is the best I have ever eaten without a doubt. I am most impressed with the store service people and their knowledge of the products. When I am shopping for wine in the store I always get very good advice. However, in my opinion, you do need a senior citizen discount program.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:20 am
I come to your store for the great cheese selection.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:21 am
I would love to see fiesta mole’. A seasoning that is a staple for a raw foodist
I also think the prices are high. I usually only go for specific items such as spices or a few vegan foods. If I was rich I would *only* shop at Whole Foods! 
April 28th, 2009 at 10:22 am
A light meal of bread, olives and cheese, followed by some fabulous Chantilly cake!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:22 am
My family and I LOVE the 365 brand Organic Caesar salad dressing. It has just the right amount of tangy. As a matter of fact, my daughter won’t eat caesar salad unless it’s made with that dressing. I love Whole Foods!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:23 am
My cats just LOVE the 365 Cat Food. I now live in Newport – and there is no whole foods store here – but I always stop in when I am in Portland Oregon stores – to load up – and stock up on other Whole Foods items that we don’t have out here at the po-dunk coast stores…
specially – sauces and personal care products. AND I have the whole foods reusable bags … so colorful … I use them always !!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:24 am
I’m all about yummy tasting, yet not overly indulgent desserts. I love Rice Dream’s vanilla flavored “Rice Cream.” As long as I have this I don’t have cravings for the heavy conventional ice creams. It would be great if Rice Dream would create a strawberry flavored rice cream, too!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:25 am
I enjoy the wide variety of gluten free products available. I wish the Whole Bakery would make some of their gluten free foods dairy free too for those of us who have to avoid both. I find the gluten free products to be well labeled and stocked. Thanks. Jan
April 28th, 2009 at 10:25 am
It’s hard to pick a favorite! I really love the seafood department though. I’m from the west coast and grew up on fish so being able to get fresh ocean fish is fantastic
I’m also totally addicted to the 365 wasabi flavor rice crackers lol
April 28th, 2009 at 10:26 am
I love your entire bakery department! The cinnamon breakfast twists are to die for! I also can’t pass up the Burt’s Bees section of the beauty aisle either… great chapstick and lotion.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:26 am
I am digging the 1.5L bottles of 365 Everyday Value Electrolyte Enhanced Water. I’m up to 2 bottles a day and staying hydrated has never been easier, or more tasty.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I agree, quick and easy dinners are Godsends for busy moms! I don’t have to feel guilty about giving my family ‘fast’ food for dinner.
Also, love muscat wine, fresh strawberries, your GORGEOUS lillies, and that wonderful bulk cut soap–my faves are the lavender and mint oatmeal.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I’ve given a can of 360 mixed nuts along with a baggie of brown sugar and mixed spices, and directions to mix them all along with some melted butter and toast until delicious. Make the house smell AMAZING.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:27 am
WOW! I am so inspired form all these comments. I am already drafting my next shopping list with notes from this comment section.
Mellisa your Mothers Day sounds incredible, while I did grow up in New England I never went to the sheep and wool festival…I love the Bearitos blue corn chips too.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:28 am
I L.O.V.E. Whole Foods Jasmine Green Tea! There is no other drink that is as comforting and relaxing as Jasmine Green Tea. I steep it in my tea pot with a infuser and the stress just melts away!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:29 am
I let my kids pick which fruits they want to put in our juicer. Then I let them help me make the juice. Once they are done, they are excited about drinking it. Since we started drinking organic fresh juice, the amounts of times we get sick a year has been cut in 1/2.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:30 am
I love Whole Foods! So to celebrate Mother’s Day, I would say to have a picnic outside to celebrate with my Mom and Mother Nature. I would get fresh carrots, celery and hummus. I would also grab some to go salad’s and some Sweet Leaf Raspberry Tea. This would be a fabulous lunch!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:30 am
I love you Whole Foods! Please come to Frisco, TX!!!
Wine, pate, cheese, chocolate, baguette, grainy mustard, magazine, lavender bath salts would make me happy on Mother’s Day.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Whole foods is by far my fave place to go grocery shopping! The atmosphere, the kind and knowledgeable employee’s, the cleanliness of the store in general, the fab meat, bakery, and pre cooked sections… It’s just a pleasure to shop at whole foods! Not only do I like going to whole foods but, my boys do too! They love to try all the samples and everyone is always so kind and catering to my children. They usually get a sheet of stickers given to them by an employee too (which they love) our whole family feels welcomed unlike many other stores. I would recommend on Mother’s Day that all you deserving mommies hit up whole foods and treat yourself to some lunch, some new makeup, bath and body treats, some desert and some wine to take home! EVERYTHING that is sold at whole foods is of HIGH quality Plus, natural, safe and good for the environment. You simply cannot go wrong!
Happy Mommies Day
April 28th, 2009 at 10:31 am
I just had sausages from the meat department and they were very tasty! I love the raw food section and I’m delighted to have Hazelnut Milk at my Whole Foods and the Chocolate Rice Milk. Whole Foods makes being gluten, soy, dairy, sugar free alot easier to take! Thanks!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Lesser Evil peanut butter chocolate popcorn. My mom goes nuts for popcorn and I do too, so I think we’d dig into that. Also the store-made popcorn is amazing, too.
Also, my mom loves escargot. And we can find it, fresh and good, at Whole Foods. Basically my mom is very particular with what she eats and you guys have it all, perfect for her!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:33 am
The closest Whole Food to my area is about 30 minutes away. I tend to visit it while out visiting my girlfriend. I find that their Bakery, Pizza, and Gilato are among the best reasons to stop there for something quick and delicious to eat. They also have a nice buffet there to make a refreshing healthy salid. If a Whole Foods opened a place closer to my home I would definately shop there more often.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:34 am
O and the tazo chai tea that she mentions in the video is amazing! Im totally addicted and have atleast 1 glass a day. You must try it!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:36 am
I love the pet section at my new Whole Foods store! Thank you for providing healthy, safe, and local products for my pet!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Your 365 Organic brands are very helpful in a time when every family is looking at a shrinking budget.
I have transitioned my family to vegetarian eating as well and your store is full of good choices for an all-organic vegetarian family.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Well, if you want to do something nice for mom, I’d recommend hitting the buffet isles of whole foods with a picnic basket in hand.
Start with Sandwhiches. Find some moist baget breads, add some freash slices Deli Meats & don’t forget the Cheese Isle!
Next Build your own salad(s) from the generous array of Lettuces, Toppings, Sides and Dressings.
Then Get something to drink… Natural Sodas (for the kids), Fruit Juices, A carefully chosen bottle of wine? The possibilities are endless at whole foods market!
And finally carefully choose from all sorts of delightful pasteries and perfectly baked cookies to compliment and add the finishing touches to your meal.
Take Mom, the kids, the whole family for that matter! Shopping for this mothers day will be easy at whole foods, with minimal prepeation, maximum impact!
Grab a blanket and find a beautiful spot to retreat, enjoy the outdoors, (eat in the peacful dining area or take it all home) and eat a delicious and healthy meal with your loved ones!
Happy Mothers Days!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:37 am
I love having the opportunity to sample before I buy. Having the samples out means I buy interesting fresh foods that I would never have thought to put in my bag otherwise. I also love coming by during the workday to pick up lunch. I would really like to have nutrition information offered on the deli items. I usually buy and have to guesstimate later, which sometimes derails my intake plans.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:37 am
I really love the choice of olive oils especially the local ones. Greek Yogurt tastes great and can be used lots of ways. I get my probiotics from Kefir. I love the fresh herbs in the vegetable section and the flowers are always a treat to take home.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:37 am
After reading “Nourishing Traditions” by Sally Fallon I started cooking from scratch and getting my family to eat more raw foods. The grocery stores around me didn’t have any organic food. Fortunately I found a Whole Foods 2 towns away. It’s a 30 minute drive each way, but well worth it. Not only is there a great selection of foods, but the employees are so friendly, positive, and helpful it makes shopping there a joy. From special ordering whole fish for me, to going in the back to check if they have something, they never make me feel like I’m imposing. Great job!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am
P.S. And don’t forget to get mom some Flowers!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I loaded up on fresh fruits and vegetables, Stoneyfield Farms yogurt with freshly prepared granola, Nancy’s Organic kefir, and several of Whole Foods’ prepared meals. Whole Foods made it easy to maintain a healthy diet.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am
My favorite all-time item and perfect for Mother’s Day is the Vegan Chocolate Cake. So Delicious!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:39 am
I love shopping at WF. We have to drive down from the Upper Peninsula (MI) to shop at the store in Milwaukee, but I feel so happy knowing that the majority of things in the store are so much better for my little guy who’s a year old. Whether it’s food, clothing, toys, or even coffee, I know that WF has an earth conscious approach to the things that they sell. Thanks WF!
My faves are the 365 roasted honey cranberry bars and the larabars!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:40 am
My husband and I are planning to make all of our new daughter’s solid food from organic produce. Thank you so much for opening our eyes to the importance of organics for babies. Whole Foods makes this task easy to do with confidence. We’re so pleased to be starting her off on the right track to healthful eating.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Mom and I usually celebrate with a good brunch out on the town. Baltimore offers many good restaurants for brunch. This year is special as my sister is coming home from France that very same day. I will make a spinach Southwestern egg casserole with bagels and cream cheese for brunch instead.
For product recommendations…your store is very comprehensive in carrying good, nutritionally sound, eco friendly products. I have been able to expand my base because of your store. I think instead I’d recommend a new service: Delivery and shipment of groceries to those who may not be so close to your lovely locations.
Regards,
Laura
April 28th, 2009 at 10:41 am
We make a special trip each week to Whole Foods for the fresh organic fruit (a quick easy snack for my daughter), the Heidi’s Hens frozen organic ground turkey (all white meat), the pre-marinated chicken kabobs in the meat section are delicious and help to make a fun meal, and the pre-made meal selections in the deli make a my life a bit easier on those busy days when I don’t have time to cook. Oh, and the cheese section is to die for.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:41 am
hands down: raspberry chocolate vegan parfait in your refrigerated bakery section.
i bought one and introduced it to my friends who claimed they did not care for tofu. have THEY ever changed their minds!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:43 am
As a working mom of 2 boys under the age of 5, life never seems to slow down. So it’s nice to be able to run into Whole Foods and pick from the variety of pre-made dinners that we can take home, heat up and eat. My oldest likes helping pick out the meal and helping “prepare it” at home. Saves me a ton of time… meaning more time I get to spend with my boys. On days when it’s nice and hot outside, we’ll stop by the gelato counter for a treat too. Nothing better… and quite healthy too. However, I do find it very enticing to walk by and have to smell the pizza baking in the ovens. It’s so tempting to pull up a chair and indulge in a cheesy slice of pizza. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE shopping at Whole Foods!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:43 am
My absolute favorite is the Purely Decadent Mint Chocolate Chip NON-DAIRY Frozen Dessert. I’ve been eating ever since I transitioned to vegetarian. It’s soooo good, and I don’t even miss the SAD ice creams I used to eat before. The kicker is that the kids love it too!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:43 am
To me, celebrating being a mother all boils down to………gelato! All flavors are adequate: Chocolate, hazelnut, pistachio, peach, mango, raspberry, and lemon are my favs. Nothing really compares to a nice scoop of gelato on a warm spring day. Maybe share a little with the kids too, or not!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Hi– It would be very helpful if it has closed caption. So, everyone (foreigners and/or Deaf) can understand the videos. I am a loyal shopper! Thanks so much for reading.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:44 am
My favorite department has got to be fresh produce! All the colors and textures delight the eye!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Mom would love to be surprised with breakfast in bed. Start off in the produce section and pick up a nice selection of assorted fresh fruit for a fruit salad. Head over to the bakery and pick out some croissants or a nice fresh loaf of bread. A nice steaming cup of 365 coffee and a tall, cold glass of 365 organic orange juice would top it off nicely. And don’t forget to grab some flowers in the floral department. All of Mom’s breakfast favorites made by you, with love. What better way to start her special day!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Personally, I love that Whole Foods has such a wide variety of healthy options for my family. I love to cook, and I try to cook a homemade meal every night, but sometimes, it just isn’t possible. I moved earlier this year, and I didn’t want to remove my daughter from her kindergarten class mid-year, so instead I commute an hour every morning and evening to take her to school and pick her up… so at times, I just want to go home and veg. Whole Foods saves me every time from having to serve my family greasy, fat filled fast food or take out meals. Besides the fresh cut fruits and vegetables that I can use to throw together something quickly and easily, I love the salmon roulettes and crab cakes, and other prepared seafood and meat main courses that I can bring home, throw in a pan with a little olive oil, or in the oven, and have a wonderfully delicious, flavorful, and healthy meal.
I really enjoy experimenting with foods I’ve never had the chance to cook with before, as well, and I love that I can find so many specialty foods at Whole Foods that I can’t find at a local grocery store… and the quality is outstanding. Where else am I going to find 3 or 4 different kinds of amazing looking prosciutto??? And those huge bay scallops, fresh oysters and clams? (okay, now I’m hungry)
The organic sorbet bar is what really spoils me, though. At the end of a rough day, there is nothing quite like curling up on the couch with a couple of scoops of the Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet, my dog, my man, and a show on the Discovery Channel HD Suite.
My mom loves Belgian Chocolate Cake… I’m definitely picking one up for her for Mother’s Day from the desert bar!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Sadly the closest Whole Foods is 3 hours away for us, but we always make it a part of our plans when we are in the area! As a mother of two little ones I would love a Mother’s Day gift basket from Whole Foods! We are a Celiac family, so I would definitely want a couple of bags of 365 rice crackers with some yummy cheese. I would also love something from the fresh deli or some brown rice sushi! Some organic, fair trade decaf coffee and a beautiful bouquet of flowers would round it out and make me a very happy mom!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:52 am
For Mother’s Day I would love to pamper my mom with a home spa party, including a foot soak and cream with the Aura Cacia products, followed by some homemade cheese fondue with Emmentalier cheese from the cheese department and fume blanc from the wine department and some crusty french bread from the bakery – then maybe a chocolate dessert fondue with the Vahlrona Chocolate and the homemade marshmallows and fresh strawberries to dip it in. Finally, I would send mom home, relaxed & full with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from the flower department. one stop shopping at Whole Foods!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:53 am
For this mother’s day, I’ll be investing in some high quality buffalo meat for our mother’s day meal! Buffalo meat is a lot leaner than beef and even chicken and I know my mom will enjoy it! Throw in some whole body soothing oils and bubble baths and my mom is set to have a fantastic mothers’ day!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Four words that make me happy…… Whole Foods Salad Bar!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:55 am
We love WF! It’s a bit of a drive from our town to one of the stores in Atlanta, but so worth it. A few of our regulars are the prepared salads and fresh roasted nuts. We visit the cheese and pick a new one every trip – staff are so helpful! We grind up our own peanut butter and choose a couple of specially seasoned salmon filets for yummy grilling. We enjoy the Greek yogurt and wonderful coffees, too. Locally grown is very important to us and the honey and strawberries never disappoint. We appreciate Fair Trade. Wish you were closer to us!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:56 am
My kids are so spoiled by the yummy treats and foods that they have always eaten at Whole Foods. My son use to snack on a brown rice and spinach cake from the deli while we shopped. Now that he is in preschool he refuses to eat the school snacks. He turns his nose up to the processed, yellow cheese and the hydrogenated-oil/high-fructose corn syrup cookies and crackers they offer. So I have to send his “Whole Foods” snacks. You’ve always made being a good mom easy — which is such a good feeling on Mother’s Day!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Fair trade flowers and organic wine and cheese picnic!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Love Whole Foods – live there as a vegan in the midwest. =D
I suggest giving Mom a fab’ basket of organic fruit and veggies … they usually have them made-up at my local store. They’ll also put one together specifically for your mom, if you ask. Isn’t that the sweetest thing? LOL
My second suggestion would be some organic lentil soup – a cup of red cut lentils (from the bulk food aisle) and 3 cups of organic veggie stock … stick it in a crock pot for a few hours and it’s SOOOO yummy with some good seasoned bread or flavored rice crackers.
Okay … I’m hungry now!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:58 am
I have been going to whole foods for all my family’s needs since I was pregnant with my first son in 2003. Now 6 years and 3 kids later, everything in your store has made my Mommyhood much easier for my 5 year and 18 month old sons and 3 1/2 year old daughter. We always get the organic produce and stock up on beans and grains in the bulk aisle. The family size ground beef and ground chicken is also in our cart. When my kids where babies we would by the EarthsBest cereals and jars of food. I would also stock up on frozen veggies to give the kids some finger foods. Now my kids are pushing the littel mini carts and helping us pick stuff out. One of the most important aisles for my family of 5 has been the supplement section. I started by taking floradix iron and the prenatals when I was pregnant. I also would frequently drink red rasberry leaf tea and other herbal teas to help with my pregnancies. The probiotics,herbs (echinacea, goldenseal),and 365 kids vitamins have gotten us through candida (in my oldest son), ear infections, and various colds and flus. We purchase Organic Pastures milk for the enzymes and probiotics it contains. We always have the 365 electrolite water on hand when the kids have fevers. If it weren’t for this section I don’t know what we would have done.These items have definatley boosted my kids’ immune system and made my life as a mom much easier. Thanks Whole Foods! (oh yeah, the beer and wine section also help once the kids are down for bed
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April 28th, 2009 at 10:59 am
I have been so lucky to be graced with a Whole Foods that is a 5 minute drive and even a bike ride away. I love being able to go up there for anything. I’m vegan and they have everyone of my needs there and when I make delicious meals I always make sure to let people know where I get my products from. I love the fresh produce, Good Belly products, Smart or Yves Pepperoni to make vegan pizzas w/ fake mozz cheese. The vegan mac n chreese boxes, annies gelatin free gummie rabbits, the fresh vegan cupcakes and cookies, amy’s roasted pepper pizza, purely decadent ice cream (all flavors! but cookie dough is my favorite
), the coupons I get from them, Amy’s soups. All of my meals have a part of whole foods! My mom loves my vegan pizza’s where I get all of the ingredients from Whole foods, if she could she’d eat all of it and more!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:59 am
I wish your store would carry more varieties of fresh edible flowers. I love to cook and I would love to make my mom an edible flower meal instead of giving her flowers to place in a vase. Anyway, thanks again for being awesome. I made a rock cod coconut curry cous cous last night and it rocked!
Eric
April 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
The cheese department is superior. Load up on some creamy chevre, some fig paste and some delicious crackers and bread or cookies from the bakery. Then hit the tea aisle and the deli for sandwiches that you can cut into little squares, and you have yourself an easy and convenient Mother’s Day tea party
April 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
My family’s favorite part of Whole Foods in the making your own nut butter. My son gets a kick out of using the grinder to mash up the nuts and watching it come out of the machine.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
My favorite: A gift basket of a hemp shirt, Lesser Evil Peanut Butter Chocolate Popcorn, Soy Ice Cream, Robusto cheese and 345 Crackers, and 365 sparking italian flavored mineral waters. Anything from Whole Foods is a fantastic present. If I’m doing my own shopping, the prices are excellent and the quality is uncomparable. My household recently lost jobs and a Whole Foods Mother’s Day would be fantastic!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Your flowers are the highest quality and last oh so long! On Mothers Day, Birthdays, Valentines Day I make sure to give my husband and kids hints/direct requests for flowers from Whole Foods!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:04 am
I am a devoted WF consumer. I’ve been to WF in Springfield, VA, Fair Lakes, VA, Arlington, VA, Falls Church, VA, McLean, VA, Silver Spring, MD, Washington, DC, Bethesda, MD, NYC, Hartford, CT, Milwaukee, WI, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Tigard, OR, Atlanta, GA & San Jose, CA. I love getting the feel for each store and what it has to offer. I love the patagonia label for clothing and loved how the Atlanta store had such a large clothing selection. I do wish there were places to try on such lovely clothes. I’m allergic to almost everything under the sun and for awhile the WF that I was frequenting was posting every single ingredient in the prepared foods section. Now they are only posting the top allergy things like eggs, soy, dairy, & wheat. But I’m also allergic to vinegar & sugar and other things. I wish they would repost the ingredient list. It’s such a pain to ask and then have them look it up for you. As for Mother’s Day, well I bought my mom some lovely big dipper candles. I’m allergic to soy, so it’s always nice to have lots of all beeswax candles on hand.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:04 am
I love visiting the Roseville, CA store! The employees are so friendly and can answer any question I may have. I would say a perfect Mother’s Day would be stopping at the Sushi Bar for a California roll, then over to the bakery for a wedge of the best carrot cake topped off with a bottle of Italian Cranberry Soda! This is my first Mother’s Day with out my mom (she died 3 weeks ago)and she would have splurged that day so we could spend time together and enjoy the delicious food you all serve.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:05 am
As a shopper Wegman’s, I can’t imagine shopping anywhere else. One of my favorite products is Mother’s Toasted wheat germ to be used in either a recipe or by itself. This has been a great resource of vitamins and folic acid. Health conscience all my life, I have faith in Wegman’s inventory of picks and truly first hand have experienced the excellent and responsive customer service offered. For an indulgence on Mother’s Day (and my birthday 5/10), I will be spending the day with my granddaughter (a gift for me and my daughter) and have picked up another favorite from Wegman’s Green & Black’s Organic dark chocolate and your homemade prepared meal of meatballs/macaroni. Thank you for servicing us lunch and dinner when I don’t feel like cooking. You have actually saved me time to spend with my family and that is priceless. See you on Mother’s Day!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:06 am
I absolutely adore the salmon candy! perhaps make some hors d’oeuvres using salmon candy, cream cheese and some sesame seed crackers. YUM YUM!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:08 am
I love the Whole Foods Market team – the staff AND great selection really make a difference. I favorite part of the store is the outstanding meat department! The seasoned sausages are to die for, the aged meats, venison, huge shrimp, not to mention custom cuts make the trip worth while. The butchers are friendly and have always answered any questions I may have. Go Whole Foods Go!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:08 am
I am a Whole Foods Foodie!!! Celebrating Mother’s Day is a bit bittersweet for me as I lost my mom last year (sigh)… but to celebrate the day with my daughter I would begin with your beautiful roses, a bottle of Prosecco, and your smoked salmon spread with 365 crackers. Later in the day, cooking dinner begins and I would choose a roasted turkey breast (your turkey is the best ever), an artichoke and asparagus, a caprese salad and a baguette, and end it with your wonderful cheesecake. Did I mention that everything on my list comes from Whole Foods? I can’t buy food anywhere else now because I am SPOILED by your quality, freshness and wonderful staff members. I love Whole Foods, and it makes Mother’s Day just a bit easier to create a celebration for me!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:10 am
I love all the fresh baked good at Whole Foods! I bring my 4 kids in and eveyone picks a yummy treat. Much better than pre-packaged junk foodNot only do they look good, they taste sooo good!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:10 am
I’m glad Whole Foods is in Toronto, it has changed our lifestyle to healthy eating. Everything we use is from Whole Foods.. I even got my family on organic (Took about a year, but finally convinced them!) Try this: Edamame’s (for starters), grab some chicken breast, roll it around in Panko (throwing it on the bbq or stove is perfect), broccoli, roasted peppers, salad, top it off with whole food’s olive bread, and a cheesecake from their dessert section (thankfully there is some Sugar Free delights as my father is diabetic)!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Bath and skin products always make good gifts for mom, and buying conscientiously always makes things better!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:11 am
I am adicted to Tea’s Tea especially Lemongrass Green and Hoji. Thanks for having more flavors than anyone else. And now I love GTS Kambucha.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I adore Whole Foods. When it first came to town I was intimidated and thought that I certainly couldn’t shop somewhere like this that was so fancy. Only the items are fancy, but the prices are quite reasonable and surprise me pleasantly every time. To me, being a mom means arming my sons with lessons on how to live when they are no longer in my nest. Shopping on a budget and also health consciously are 2 of those tools that I arm them with when we visit Whole Foods. They simply can’t help but make healthy choices here and that pleases me to no end.
Among our favorite products is the 365 Teriyaki Sauce. I have tried several brands’ teriyaki sauce looking for just the right combination of flavors and this one seems to hit the mark perfectly. The children LOVE the bakery and on Fridays we treat ourselves to Challah. I could not live without the Udon and Soba Buckwheat noodles as well. They are a staple of my menu. It really should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway, the produce is out of this world. My eldest son of 8 years old loves your store and is always disappointed if I make a grocery run without him. He says that shopping in your stores make him feel healthier and then his brain works better for school. I love that your store makes him feel this way.
As far as celebrating myself as a mom…well every Mother’s Day I remind myself that I would not be a mother without my children, so I write them cards and we spend the day together. Because I have a wonderful husband and children I can take a little time here and there to do things for myself that are good for the soul as a mom, wife, and person, but on Mother’s Day, there is no better way to celebrate than to be with the very ones who call me Mommy.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:13 am
I love whole foods! It makes me feel healthy just walking in the store!
My favorite sections of the store are the cheese section and the olive section. There is such a variety to choose from and they all look so delicious!
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:15 am
I love the Flourless Chocolate Cake. That is all my mom and I need for Mother’s Day!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Those huge hunks of chocolate you can buy near the cheese department. Oh, they’re SO good!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Two. Bite. Brownies.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Your 365 Almonds are delicious!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:21 am
One day last week, I was having just an absolutely terrible day. When I left work, I said to myself, “the only thing that is going to make me happy right now is Whole Foods…” and so I drove to WF, bought myself some flowers, walked around in the store, and hit up the hot bar and salad bar for dinner. I left the store and couldn’t remember why I had been upset all day. True story! I cannot just point out one particular product because I love the entire store; its just an experience to me. But I do love love love the Vita Muffin Tops!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:22 am
A premade quiche, some precut mixed berries, and Whole Foods organic coffee is the PERFECT way to start my Mother’s Day.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:22 am
I adore the Buffalo Bleu Chicken Burgers from the meat department. Add a little Beso del Frego BBQ sauce on a whole wheat bun, and call it a day. My hubby and I will be BBQ’ing these up for Mother’s Day dinner with our daughter. We love to take her to Whole Foods. She enjoys waving and saying “Hi” to everyone we encounter. The cheese deparment is always ready with great suggestions for a 15 month old with a pretty sophisticated cheese palate.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:22 am
I love the fresh and organic fruit. YUM!!!! I you really can’t go wrong with a picnic lunch from the deli counter. There is so much stuff it’s hard to choose. I usually go for the brown rice sushi.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:23 am
I know my mother would love some of the Fair Trade flowers, the excellent in-store marinated goat cheese on some mini toasts and some Pinot Grigio from the wine section.
Or you can always get some soaps, or the handmade candles if a food gift is not your thing.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Most moms I know are in need of supplements and vitamins, but do not take the time nor the money to care for themselves properly.
Fish Oil, vitamin D, combined with a good book on supplements might be odd as a gift, but certainly mom would see the benefits of caring for herself. BONUS>>>> She will think of you DAILY as she takes her supplements!!
Maybe you can also a candle to the gift bag.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:32 am
I LOVE my reusable Whole Foods lunch box. A few of my other favorite things are the whole catch line (especially the tuna), the vast selection yummy cheeses, and all the local goodies (like produce and my favorite, the gelato). On the flip side, what’s not so great – or green – is having to go all the way to Dallas… I do wish you’d open a location in Fort Worth! (Hint! Hint!)
April 28th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I love the flower selection and all the beautiful orchids! And they greeting cards are beautiful.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:40 am
I like that I can buy items in your regular grocery sections that are marked gluten free or I can read the ingredients and easily tell myself and know I’m safe. I wish you had more gluten free products in your already prepared foods section that are gluten free or at least label the ones that are. Sometimes celiacs need to grab a meal on the run too!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:41 am
What I love best about Whole Foods is the fresh and delish fruits and veggies…Always wonderful…so a perfect mothers day lunch for me would be Sonoma Chicken salad from the deli and fresh fruit…oohhh yummy…and maybe some fresh lemonade…That with my two beautiful kids would be heaven!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:41 am
I buy oats from the bulk bin for budget- friendly homemade granola. My family enjoys the Sigg bottles we purchased at Whole Foods. It’s great that we each could choose a design that suits our style. I love shopping at the chocolate section of the store… so many wonderful choices. There isn’t a Whole Foods close by, so my family drives about an hour for the variety and quality Whole Foods Market provides.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:43 am
I would love to have a WHOLE FOODS STORE near me! As it stands I travel about 45 minutes to get to your store
I would love it if you opened a RESTAURANT along with the store as I would definitely EAT there before shopping! Would make the drive a bit easier to take! 
thanks !
April 28th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Thanks so much for the opportunity to win as well as for the pod cast! It was so helpful and informative! I actually learned about some new products! As a Mom of 3, 2 toddlers and a teen, I need variety! And I get it at whole foods!! It is my home away from home, I go there not only to shop, but to decompress and escape.
I love to just walk around the flowers and the produce section for a quick pick me up. My must haves for me are the whole trade flowers, preferably Lilies & Orchids, Organic Chocolate & Red Wine. I Loove the wine selection! As for my girls, Stonyfield yogurts,365 cereal bars & mini blueberry waffles and my teen loves the bath & beauty section! Thanks again Whole Foods for being Earth conscious and Family friendly:)
April 28th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Generally love the store but wish you would do a better job of carrying local produce and cutting out the produce that is out of season and being shipped half-way across the world!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Whole Foods has made my life as a mom easier. My son was born with a milk/soy allergy and I don’t know how he would have survived without you guys!! People asked me all the time “What on earth can the poor kid eat!?” And my response “A lot! You’d be surprised at what you can find at Whole Foods.” Two of my son’s favorites are Good Karma Organic Chocolate Rice Milk and Nana’s Oatmeal cookies. Plus, my husband and I love that Sunday Morning Bacon and all the good cheeses you have. And, I can’t pass the pizza without taking a slice home, so good!! Getting hungry now.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Since this will be my wife’s ‘first’ Mother’s day (baby Z officially arrives in August!) – I am thinking an organic bouquet of flowers and then a something organic I can use to to do a thorough house-cleaning for her while she rests followed up with some delicious take-away Indian food from the hot bar….
April 28th, 2009 at 11:46 am
I will be very glad to see your Schaumburg store open next summer. Wish it had been Spring 2009 as originally planned. I will be able to shop your fresh fruit section more often!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:48 am
I love everything! The 365 pizza is the best! As well as many of the prepared foods when you are in a rush. I also think the quality of fresh fruit and vegetables is fantastic!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:48 am
I love shopping at Whole Foods Market, since moving to Louisville, KY. There was not one where we lived previously. I have three daughters that I would like to feed as healthy as possible and your store make that all possible. My middle daughter at the age of 18 months old was diagnosed with allergies to milk (of any kind including whey by products) and red dye of any number (40 and 33 especially), she is now four years old. Whole Foods Market makes it easier as well as possible to feed her. She alone eats such products as the 365 pasta mixed with organic red tomatoes and olive oil; the organic blueberry waffles; the mini vanilla waffles; and the Earth’s Best product line! As she lives her life hopefully she will be able to start to eat other things, but we are thankful to this, it has started us to eat healthier and hopefully ingrained a love for organic foods. We have found changing over to organic foods not only for the sake of our daughter (more preservatives add to her allergies) but for the sake of our health has been costly and expensive in places but WHOLE FOODS MARKET MAKES THAT ALL POSSIBLE!!!! Thanks so much.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:49 am
I love the baby/kid section as it has a selection of diapers and pull-ups that saved my son’s sensitive skin from chemicals that caused nasty reactions. The gDiapers were amazing as a combination reusable & disposable since I don’t have access to a washer/dryer in my apartment. Full disposables weren’t an option and the gDiapers really were a great alternative for making this mom’s life easier.
We also enjoy the 365 Everyday Organic frozen mini blueberry waffles for breakfast in the morning. I know we’re starting out a busy day with a quick and healthy breakfast. Then at the end of a long day, I indulge in some of the Vosges chocolate. As a single mom, this is truly an indulgence of the best kind! And if you haven’t tried their Mo’s Bacon Bar, you should. Sounds weird, tastes amazing!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:50 am
I’ve already let the dh and kids know that the truffled walnuts you have are DIVINE!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Whole Foods is my all around #1 choice for shopping. My kids ages 21 & 25 also have become dedicated Whole Food shoppers and that certainly says something!! My choice for Mothers Day gifts would be anything from the FABULOUS Dr Hauschka’s line of skin care. The creams are superior! You can see a difference immediately after using these products. I’m hoping for some this Mothers Day!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:55 am
For family gatherings, I need options for the children with food allergies. Whole foods has alphabet shaped french fries without egg or dairy that are a hit with the young kids. There are also egg and dairy-free waffles for a Mother’s Day brunch. A fresh fruit salad is always great, too!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:55 am
My favorite time of day to go to Wholefoods is early in the morning, getting a hot cup of delicious coffee and a cheese danish and sit by the windows while my daughter and I have breakfast and chat before doing our shopping. Without exageration, we spend over a couple of hours in the store most times! The flowers, music and food contribute to a welcoming atmosphere!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
as a mom of two under two, any thing that’s quick and easy while allowing me to pander myself is A+ in my book — sometimes all I can manage is a 30 minute bubble bath once a week during nap time. sometimes all I can manage is a bubble bath WITH my 19 month old daughter.
Burt’s Bees Tear Free Bubble Bath … pampers us both!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
I HAVE NEVER BEEN HERE
April 28th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
i think i’ll treat my mum to one of her favorite things: a weekend lunch at our local Whole Foods Market in Napa, CA. we’ll each select something from the deli, or a made-to-order burrito, pizza, or the soup/salad bar and then sit outside in the heated sitting area and enjoy a long lunch. the food’s always great, the people-watching is fun, and her grandkids (who always have the fresh mac & cheese) love the whole experience with those “little shopping carts!” then, it’s back in to the store for a gelato of our choice – the perfect end to a perfect lunch
April 28th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Whole Foods…you are my crack house. I love you. My mom gets something from you every year for Mother’s Day. Thanks for being you.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Mom always makes the best lasagna. Grab some fresh grass feed ground beef, with all the fresh cheeses and your in heaven!!! Keep up the good work WFs!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Homemade tortilla chips & fresh salsa…..can’t get any better than this!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
A great way to celebrate Mom , or for Mom to celebrate herself, starts with a beeswax candle globe. These pressed flowwer beeswax globes are in the cosmetics area at WF, and they smell amazing and are SO beautiful. I like to buy local products for myself and for gifts, so I would then buy a local body care kit that my WF offers–a little bag with lotion, shampoo, soap. . .all natural AND local! And then, of course, a bouquet of organic flowers from the amazing floral department. And who can forget food? It should be easy, since ALL Mother’s are celebrating. Easy enough for Dad and the kids to prepare! A few pieces of feta and spinach stuffed salmon pinwheels from the fish department can go in the oven for a few minutes, and they are ready! Roasted potatoes from the deli case, tomato and mozzarella salad from the buffet, and maybe some inestrone soup from the soup bar to round it out. Finally, a celebration must always include dessert. . .depending on Mom’s preferences, a coconut layer cake, banana cream pie, or chocolate caramel cupcakes would be amazing choices!
And THAT, friends, is an amazing Mother’s Day–all from Whole Foods!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Any of the Applegate products are my favorite pick! Their philosophy on treating animals humanely and not adding whack ingredients to color their products are tops in my book. And everything is deelish!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
My mom recently got diagnosed with cancer and is seeing a nutritionalist who recommends organic foods, very little preservatives, cut the dairy, no nuts or seeds….so her diet has become quite limited. I have shopped at Whole Foods for a while since I have two kids to try and keep healthy, so my mom enjoys my frequent new finds from Whole Foods! For Mother’s Day…the 365 truffles are delish! Or I was thinking of getting some fresh organic strawberries and dipping them in some melted dark chocolate. Another idea I had was to get her some relaxing aromotherapuetic oils and maybe a book on how to use them. I enjoy everyones idea on here! Thanks guys!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
My favorite thing to get at whole foods are the dark chocolate covered cherries found in the bulk food section. A great dairy free snack.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
While there are many things I LOVE about Whole Foods, I particularly enjoy the quality and affordable pricing of the bulk foods. Other companies’ steel cut oats (sold in all the packaging) cost more than twice as much as WF bulk! Thanks!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
One of my favorite product lines at whole foods is the 365 shampoo,conditioner,body wash and lotion in herbal mint. I love this product because is is sooo inexpensive but it gives me a nice, rich invigorating expericene as if i just left the expensive spa.The lotion works great on sore tired feet too, just ask the hubby to give you a nice 10 minute foot massage! Being a new mom it also helps keep me energized I think any mom no matter what their budget could get this product or one of the other scents to help them relax!! Plus the products are paraben free!!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Whole Foods ~ What to recommend???? There are so very many things I love at Whole Foods – and I always feel like I am doing something great for my family when I leave. My entire family LOVES to order a pizza from the Pizza shop! The best tasting pizza in town! I personally love the Pacifica Candles in Whole Body – my favorite scent is Madagascar Spice! I also absolutely love the spinach, feta and pine nuts stuffed chicken breast in the preparation complete meat department! Thank you for bringing us such wonderful foods!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
While I am a relatively new shopper at Whole Foods, there are definitely some things I keep on hand that make me happy! I most recently purchased a Neti Pot, and that is for preservation of my health in a most natural way. I am a lifelong allergy sufferer, but NOT ANY MORE! Gelato is a fabulous indulgence. I agree; sharing with the kids is OPTIONAL
There is an alternative to the sugar-bomby “other brand” peanut butter puffs that I discovered — I think they’re called Peanut Butter Pows, and I want to say it’s by 365? My daughter loves them. Last but not least, Jason Dandruff Relief Shampoo. OMG Have you tried this stuff??? Sulfate-free, and it keeps the flakes AWAY. Thank you, Whole Foods! My only criticism is that I would like a Whole Foods store closer to home — I have to drive about 25 minutes to get to you guys. But, I will gladly do it, because the selection is awesome and the staff is always friendly!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
I wirk for wholefods and they are the most amazing company to work for. I absolutely love the strawberry and goat cheese salad that we carry and if i work in one of the stores and not a facility i swear i would eat it every day!Keep being fabulous:)
April 28th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
I love earth balance, and I am so happy that people are finally getting turned onto it!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I like everything in WF but I have to say that my favorites are the 365 Ice Cream – it’s creamy, made without rBST, lower in fat than other good ice creams, and the price is right. My other favorite is the smoked mozzarella and penne pasta in the prepared foods section. I can’t shop without leaving with a container in my bag. And the only place I can find organic, 100% grass-fed, and humanely slaughtered beef is WF, unless I purchase online directly from a farm.
My mother adores the 365 frozen fruit Popsicles…she can’t get enough of them.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I am the mother of two in their 20’s. They are the most precious and creative women I know. My desire was for them to grow up to be responsible, caring adults who contribute to society and care about the world in which they live. Part of this growth was to be aware of the food they take into their bodies. With Whole Foods I was able able to expose them to the best quality food available in the Tulsa area. Over the years we have really enjoyed the fresh meats, veggies, bulk items (such as granola and nuts)and fruit leather. But their all-time favorite was grinding their own peanut butter with carob chips! Not only is this good to eat out of the container with a spoon, it makes great cookies and pb&js. My excitement,when Mother’s Day is near, is the anticipating of the beautiful flowers available at Whole Foods. A backyard barbeque of the sirloin hot dogs with fresh salads from the deli, with my two girls and my husband, would make my day complete.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
I love the olive bar.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Even with the nearest Whole Foods 318 miles away, I always manage to stock up on bulk items if I am traveling by car or lightweight goodies if I have flown. I love not having to read for a minute to get to the end of the ingredients lists. I also appreciate the low carbon footprint of the stores themselves, the Fair Trade items and the other ways Whole Foods is proactive in making a better world for me, my children, my grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
I would pick up one of those beautiful handmade baskets and fill it with lots of organic and delicious pantry items… That way my mom could always have them on hand!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Since we’re close enough to summer, my pick for a fantastic Mother’s day lunch would be:
- an heirloom tomato salad with some fresh herbs
- a grilled cheese sandwich with Olga’s (local bakery) stout bread, Cahill’s Irish Porter cheese and Kate’s butter
- a STACK of Vosges chocolate bars and fresh berries
- Teas Tea white/green tea, ice cold
April 28th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Some nice fresh flowers…moms love them. A lot of times I will get a potted living plant full of flowers so that she can enjoy them longer and its much more green.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I have visited Whole Foods Markets all accross the country, and one of my favorite things to do is find food that is exclusively local. I also love the santa cruz passion fruit juice. Makes a great mixer.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
I think Whole Foods was one of the best things to come to CT and Glastonbury in particular. With a large amount of non-healthy or expensive restaurants this is great for variety and healthiness. My favorite thing about Whole Foods is the Girls Night Out they have once a year with the clothing swap and free samples. The free samples give people a chance to try before you buy and that’s important for several reasons and one in particular that you will use it and not throw it away and waste it. I also love the little lunch size/small bags that they sell. I gave one as part of a “Reduce/Reuse/Recycle” Christmas present at our holiday swap. The pizza if phenomenal as is the coffee and everyone is so nice. My one comment is that they should have flowers specials more often…like they did at Valentine’s with all the roses (which were GORGEOUS). I’d love to be able to have that special more often that just special occasions.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
I love the 365 truffles and the Pacifica candles!
April 28th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
I love just about anything from World Foods!! And…….to have it cooked by my Dad, Husband and Brother, so we ‘Moms’ can just relax and hang out!! We usually grill out as this is what the guys excel in best!!
My parents are in their 80s, have everything they could ever want or need, thus hard to buy for. So….I give them perennial plants for their house & their yards to enjoy all year, plant them for them outside (as well as the rest of their yardwork my husband & I do for them!),and something I give them every special day & holiday…..they have become so accustomed to now….certificates for manicures & pedicures (my Dad had really gotten hooked on this, so another thing they do together)…..they have a designated day each week – right after my Mom gets her hair done – to get their man-peds!!!
On another note, I would LOVE to shop World Foods more often, IF you would please, please, please build one in Newnan, Georgia!!! We are right off Interstate 85 South & counties around us come here to shop, so it would be a GRAND success!!
April 28th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Where to start? The fantastic cheese selection (we have discovered so many new favorites)? The bakery (with the best fruit tarts)? The coffee/tea bar (mmm honey vanilla chai tea latte)? The produce, with always fresh pineapples available?
I have been introduced to Meange a Trois wines, Barramundi fish, Smoked Salmon, Cotswold cheese, Edamame, and Green & Black chocolates at Whole Foods. We use the recipes online to try new things; my son and daughter get a cookie from the bakery every time they go; my husband will actually shop without me having to bribe him to do so (although he comes home with a bag of things that he has “no idea what to do with these, but I’ll think of something!”).
The people who work at our local store are incredible, so friendly and helpful. The meat cutter on Wednesday mornings usually has a new idea for me to try out; the produce guy lets me know what “just came in and is really good today”; and the cashiers always know to not bag my meats and poultry in with the produce and breads!
I think I’ll spend Mother’s Day shopping. I won’t have to cook, clean or referee any fights–plus I’ll get chocolate!
April 28th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
What better gift can moms give themselves and their families, than a love of fruits and vegetables, the gift of health, vitality, and whole foods?
My favorite thing right now, is the sparkling lemon Italian soda. It’s also especially good when mixed with ice tea. Yummm.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
My pick for mother’s day is the chicken apple sausage, found in the meat market section of Whole Foods Market. This sausage is made fresh daily in the meat market section of the store. It goes great with waffles or pancakes, fresh fruit, and fresh brewed coffee for a fabulous mother’s day breakfast!
April 28th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
What Mom doesn’t love a little pampering? The Whole Body section is where it’s at!!!
The Dessert Essence Organics products are so wonderful! They smell fabulous (Green Apple and Ginger shampoo and conditioner is my fave!) And the body care products are amazing. I love that the lotions (well, everything) are SLS free and paraben/phalate free! (Vanilla Chai body lotion smells soooo great!)
I plan on putting together a little gift bag full of goodies from Whole Body for my Mom to take to her next week!!! I know she’ll love them!!
And I’ll be adding in a bottle of Red Truck Pinot Nior too! (Just learned that it’s made with organic grapes!!!)
April 28th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
My mom doesn’t have a whole foods in her area yet (get on it, Nashua, NH!). When she comes to visit me in Providence, whole foods is a must stop. We get goodies to share and have a fun time just bopping through the store.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I love having Whole Foods within walking distance. My twin boys and 2 daughters love the specialty summer items. You carry all of the major brands preferred by our family in general; Newman’s Own, Aubrey Organics, Annie’s, Nature’s Path, and Bone Sucking Sauce to name a few. Your produce is divine and cost effective, because it is so fresh that all of it gets eaten. Overall, you carry everything for a healthy family of six. The occasional samples are a nice touch because you expand our palette! In fact, many of our regular purchases are a result of a sample! As a mother of young children I truly appreciate your store.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
My favorite “mom feature” of my Whole Foods in Austin, TX, is the free snacks for kids. When my 15-month-old son gets fussy in the shopping cart, I can grab a healthy snack–usually a banana, clementine or a pack of the the Snickerdoodle Snackimals–and my son immediately settles down. It’s such a considerate feature for both moms and kids and makes shopping much easier. As for products, my son and I can’t get enough of the tamari tofu in the salad bar section. It’s a delicious way for us to add protein to salads and stir fries. We also love the delicious cheese selection, especially the Pure Luck pepper-crusted goat cheese (which is locally produced) and the Valbreso French feta. Thanks Whole Foods!
April 28th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I am so pleased with the selection of healthy food choices for my 14 month old son. I was so happy to find the Happy Bites at Whole Foods after seeing how much it was going to cost to order from the Happy Family website. Happy Bites are great for toddlers, healthy finger food! As for me, I love the cheese section!! We love picking out a new cheese and sharing with our friends and family.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I love the Feed 100 bag. Great cause and a bonus for the Moms that need to carry everything from sunscreen to beach towels. Oh BTW hubby dear, I would love to go to the beach for Mother’s Day!
Yup, I saw the whole video. Great job Whole Foods!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I would have to say that my favorite products are the fabulous produce and the exceptional yellow cupcakes with buttercream icing that look like huge flowers. Some grilled veggies, some curried chicken salad, and one of those cupcakes for dessert would be a fab Mother’s Day lunch.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Everything is GREAT!!! Ilove the 365 Brands…quality foods at a quality price. BUT, my favorite place in the entire store is the cheese shop!!! The only problem is there is only 1 location in Western Pennsylvania
April 28th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
I am a grad student and live away from home. When my mom comes to visit me, her favorite spot to go is Whole Foods. We are from a small town, so she had never seen a store that sold such fresh, diverse and organic products. Some of her favorite things are the great selection of fresh veggies and rice. I, on the other hand, prefer the whoopie pies and chocolate chip cookies. While our tastes are different, we love spending time together in Whole Foods and mixing our favorites together to make a perfect meal.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
For mother’s day, I always get my mom some flowers and make her a special breakfast. Whole Foods provides everything I need to make her day special – fresh cut flowers from local growers (lilies are her favorite), as well as organic strawberries, orange juice, and easy-to-make organic pancake mixes. I think I’ll also pick up some eco-friendly Seventh Generation cleaning supplies (so I can clean up after the breakfast mess instead of mom). I love shopping at Whole Foods because the atmosphere is so clean and relaxing, and I know what I buy is not only going to be healthy for me and my family, but my purchase will also help support the community.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
There are far too many favorites to choose from. The 365 whole wheat pasta is delicious and pretty much anything in beer alley in the Lamar St store
Put them together for a tasty carb fest!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Most definitely the Blue Diamond Natural ‘Almond Breeze’.
Thank you so much for the opportunity!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
I think that since you have a great wine selection, belinis are the first order of the day made with prosecco or champagine and peach nectar. Then make mom some crepes filled with chocolate and strawberries, topped with a dollop of creme fraiche. A summery and sweet treat.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Hi – mother of almost 8 year old twins (boy/girl). They are a big fan of Annie’s Cheddar bunnies. For a trip out to the park we make sure to pack some Luna bars and my favorite Newman’s Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Our favorite items come from the bakery. It is very hard to leave the store without at least one sticky bun and the zucchini muffins are “to die for”.
For quick and easy the kids love the pizza bar. Pick your own is always a winner with the kids. And you absolutely can’t beat the cut fruit mixes. (Love the berries and kiwi) My daughter has also grown quite fond of the salmon sushi and it is much cheaper to take her to Whole Foods then the local sushi restaurant.
Thanks WF!!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Anything with 365 label is great! But I am liking the great meat specials, too. Thanks WF for making shopping for groceries fun!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Pretty much all of the Annie’s Homegrown products and, of course, the Sonoma Chicken Salad. The produce tastes like candy, the cheeses meats and fish are all #1. There really are too many fav products to post here. I have to say that a recent non-food purchase of The Laptop Lunch Bento System for my 2.5 yr old to take her lunch to school in is the best yet!! BPA free and holds all of her goodies for the day- fresh and yummy. Whole Foods makes feeding your family Organically possible. We heart WF!!
April 28th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
I am Super Mommy to Ben(5)& Rosie(2 1/2). I could not get through my day w/out WF! WF has THE best price on organic milk! 365 yogurts -love the strawberry! WF vitamins keep me & the kids powered up! The kids love the orange and strawberry flavors & the happy face & kitty shapes.(No begging & pleading required!)Bulk foods make it easy & fun to pick out yummy snack foods:sunflower & pumpkin seeds,soy nuts,sesame sticks, banana chips! All are even better when you combine them for trail mix. LOVE the bulk spices! Best cinnamon for ALL my baking! -especially the cookies! When it’s time to pamper me – I go for a long hot shower w/ 365 GRAPEFRUIT!So refreshing and it smells great too!A must do @ the end of my day – Yogi Lotus tea – it even tastes like peace and quiet.:)
April 28th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
I love Whole Foods and just wish that I didn’t live so far away from the nearest one! I think the wine selection is excellent! There is no store with a better wine selection within 75 miles of where I live. And the olive bar and cheese selection are equally amazing. The only constructive criticism I have is build a store closer to me!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Celebrate by helping your mom plant a veggie garden!
April 28th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
The perfect Mother’s Day would be brunch at Whole Foods, so not only do I NOT have to cook, but I don’t have to clean! Other good ideas for moms you can’t physically bring to the store: The almond body oil from the whole body section, and some soy candles, for a complete relaxation package.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
My son gave me a $25 Whole foods giftcard for my birthday last June and I went in and got myself a Tahitian Gardenia gift set from Pacifica, which included a soy candle, body butter and natural soap. I loved it! I even posted a pic of it on Flickr. I’d love a giftcard from Whole Foods any day of the year, and Mother’s Day is right around the corner so I hope all my children read this!
April 28th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
At least in Atlanta, the heirloom tomatoes get my thumbs up. Mom is a fan of gluten free selections, among them the Wheat Free Flax waffles. The 365 beans are a staple since we’re vegetarians…the 365 chips are nice too!!
April 28th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I love coming to Whole Foods and just browsing the aisles. I always discover new things to try. Thanks for the contest
April 28th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
i have a loooong list of whole foods favorites. but when it’s time to celebrate *me*?? whole foods organic french roast coffee tops the list. what mom doesn’t need a pick me up now and then? LOL. my other selections would be: fresh freesia, tulips and ranunculus from the floral section, 365 dark chocolate truffles, burt’s bees milk and honey lotion, and a nice round of brie, a loaf of fresh-baked whole grain french bread, and medjool dates!
April 28th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
For mothers day, I recommend a personal “Better Bag” filled with stuff to help mom relax and enjoy her special day. Each bag could be customized but I suggest…one bottle of organic wine-Fairhills Cabernet Sauvignon or a T-sac with a soothing tea blend with chamomile or lemongrass, one Dagoba Lemon Ginger bar, a couple of whole foods soy candles, a bar of Dr. Bonner’s lavender soap or even better a Lavendar-Mint Zum bar, Alba Sugar Scrub, and a copy of a great book or magazine to read while relaxing. I like this so much this is what my mom is getting this year…I hope she likes it! I know I would!
April 28th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
The homemade desserts in the bakery are second to none. My mom loves the fruit tarts and napoleons the most. I’ll be stopping by to pick some up on my way to visit her!
April 28th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
I love to hit the bulk foods and the bulk spices because you always get the amount you need and it is cheaper than purchasing a packaged product. Not only that, you use less packaging. I never need an entire bottle of most spices so shopping in the bulk spices allows me to purchase the amount I need for the recipe I am making.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
I lOVE WHOLE FOODS! Any mom would be delighted to receive your beautiful calla lilies and orchids. I love all of the 365 products, Zen soy puddings, bakery products and your fresh produce. The cheese selection is great and your products are always a healthy choice for us, the hungry ones. I also love the concept of the FEED 100 bag! Whole Foods is my friend. = )
April 28th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
The perfect way to celebrate my mom will include my visit home from Chicago to see her & my dad in Traverse City, Michigan (the cherry capital of the world). My mom loves chocolate & cherries, and so I’ll bring home some homemade yummy organic cherry scones & some of the chocolate covered cherries from whole foods. We’ll have a nice breakfast together (that my dad & I will prepare for her) and then we’ll go into town together to shop & then visit the local wineries for a wine tasting event. My mom loves whole foods, but there is not one up there in Northern Michigan, and so I plan to deliver her a gift basket filled with her favorite non-perishable WF items.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
A SIGG bottle with a reusable grocery bag would be a nice gift, or a basket with chocolate truffles, gourmet gumdrops, and a selection of fruit spreads with a scone mix. Another idea would be a beautiful and delicious fruit tart from the bakery.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
So tough to pick a favorite…I think that Sambazon Original Acai smoothie paks make great healthy and satisfying popsicles. A perfect afternoon or after dinner treat! Also, don’t miss the Shasha spelt ginger snap cookies, but be careful, it’s easy to eat the entire container…
April 28th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
I love the flowers they smell so nice and last so much longer then other places. i love the selection of cheeses, im in love with the bulk season section. when ever i feel like making something new and it calls for something i have never used i dont have to buy a bunch and get stuck with it when i dont like the dish. i just love everything about whole foods. dont let me forget the soy candles, there the greatest.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
I have to recommend Barbara’s Bakery Snackimals animal cookies in chocolate chip flavor. YUM! These are the healthiest chocolate chip cookies I think you can buy.. and yummy to boot!
April 28th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
I travel from St. Charles to the Town & Country store. The meat is the best! One thing I miss are the toffee(?) scones – my son and I go crazy over those! I don’t buy much in the way of canned/dry goods, but do buy produce, dairy, fresh bread and cat food regularly.
Thanks for being a great option!
April 28th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
My son has sensitive skin and he and I both LOVE the California Baby products! I use the products also!
April 28th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Hands down, the best product you carry for the price, taste, quality, and convenience is the 365 Whole Wheat Tortilla. I can get a pack of them for $1.39 here in western Pennsylvania. Love them! They are great for wraps and also for individual pizzas. As for a splurge, the all butter pound cake, especially made into a fruit parfait at the bakery, is to die for! I used to be able to find my favorite coffee, Raven’s Brew-Brewin’ Blend, but my local store doesn’t seem to have it anymore. I miss that
. It sure would be great if PA allowed wine to be sold…I have to go to Ohio for that. Thanks for great mac-n-cheese on the food bar and awesome Greek Dressing for my salad. I do buy healthy stuff too, but Mother’s Day is about indulgence!
April 28th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Whole Foods has been long over due in Santa Cruz. I’ve shopped there so much I feel I am making up for lost time.
The grass fed ground beef is the best I have ever had. The seafood department has killer crab cakes and fish.
Peace,
Barb
April 28th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
My mother (74 years old) is from India. When we came, Indian food was nonexistent back in the 60’s. Although I was born here, I still love Indian foods. Since my mother is not a prolific cook anymore, we go to Whole foods to buy the Crave Samosas. Since most samosa dont taste to authentic, my mother and I feel like when we eat Crave Samosas it brings us back to our younger days. I think about the days of watching my young vibrant beutiful mom cook samosas from scratch. Those were the days we crave.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Those Kuumba made fragrant oils in the makeup department are wonderful. Scents that don’t come from a natural source always make me lightheaded or feel sick. These are made with herbs and flowers and because they are infused in oil I can put a small amount on and the fragrance lasts a long long time but its never overpowering like conventional perfumes.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
This is the time to splurge on the items that Mom won’t buy for herself. Get all of the natural cosmetics, special organic chocolates and grill her up a grass-fed beef steak!!! Yum!
April 28th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
My very favorite products from Whole Foods are The Laughing Giraffe and Lydia’s Organics raw/gluten-free collections. It is SO NICE to be able to find ready made foods that are in line with my diet. Whole Foods really is a life saver!
As for the fun stuff, I love the mineral bath, Steaz Iced Teas, Larabars, the curry chicken salad ya’ll make and coconut milk ice cream! : )
April 28th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
My pick is the fresh fish counter. I grew up in Maine but have lived in Colorado for over 15 years. When Whole Foods opened here I have gone back to my fish eating ways. I not only enjoy eating the products but I enjoy every trip to the counter where the staff knows how fresh fish should look and smell. They are eager to share their cooking secrets and so am I! My husband just picked up a pound of salmon and a pound of sole today. Fresh fish, it’s what’s for dinner!
April 28th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
My mom absolutely loves the Burts Bees line. The royal jelly is great. It really makes your legs shine! Anything from Burts Bees is wonderful.
April 28th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
I really like the salad bar. So many yummy choices. Oh, and the sushi too
April 28th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
My mom loves the 365 brand cleaning products. The grapefruit surface cleaner smells as good as it cleans!
April 28th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
I am not fortunate enough to have Whole Foods in my town so I must travel 3 hours to pamper myself with your fabulous market. When I get to “mecca” I induldge in anything from your deli and of course the bakery! I also buy a bunch of flowers which make me smile all the way home! Please come to Springfield, MO.
April 28th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
My first pick would be the produce. I love your produce!! I can always count on it being really fresh and organic. We Love the beets! They are a great immune booster for good health. Second, the bulk section where I can always get my organic whole grains which are a daily part of our diet keeping us all healthy every day. Treats for us would be the hormone and antibiotic free ice cream and cheese. Keeping myself and my family healthy is a big part of my mom duties. When my kids are happy and healthy then so am I. That is a great gift!!
April 28th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
I think my mom would love for someone to cook her dinner for a week. What about offering personal grocery shopping for healthy meals for a week or even local personal chefs who will do the cooking? By the way, I just moved to be closer to the Whole Foods in my area…one block away, dream location!!
April 28th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Anything from the prepared food section would make for a fantastic Mother’s Day picnic! And on the same note, anything from the fresh bakery would be great for a Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed!
April 28th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
I LOVE WHOLE FOODS !!! I like everything in the store . I really like the WELEDA lavender body oil , perfumes, and soaps, seventh generation lavender detergent the best, Nature Gates Jojoba shampoo & conditioner , Jason lavender deodorant, and all 365 products .
April 28th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
My family loves the trail mix bar – having kids with food allergies, I can control what they get and they get trail mix. Something that they can’t normally have because of having a nut allergy.
We were SO excited to see so many nutritional shake mixes that don’t have artificial sweeteners – YEAH!
You rock Whole Foods.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
We can’t get enough of the 365 crackers. They are perfect for the kids’ lunches. Cheese crackers, pb crackers, etc.
My personal favorite is the Vegan General Tso’s in the prepared food section. My son always asks for my General Tso’s. Sometimes I share…
April 28th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
My mom and I absolutely love any of the vegan cakes in the Whole Foods bakery section. We also love Uncle Eddies peanut butter chocolate chip cookies and we can’t resist any of Amy’s pizza’s too.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Whenever we go on vacation one of the first things we look for is the local Whole Foods. We really loved visiting the Chicago store…they roasted fresh coffee righ in the store! In Orlando they have a lovely cafe (I wish all your stores could have one!) We shopped and picked out what they wanted from the food bar and made ourselves comfortable. The “teachers” as my 3yr old call the staff are always so nice to the kids…my children love going to lunch there.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
I love Whole Foods. I go to the Wheaton, IL location a lot. Lunch time is fabulous, the brick oven pizza & all of the premade food. My husband lives for the shrimp bar, I don’t know anywhere else that has one! Oh, and the brie! What a great way to impress, they already have the nuts & fruits, I just bake it and party guests are impressed! My 2 year old daughter loves the fresh made guacamole. And the funny thing is, Whole Foods is the first place I found the nice reusable bags for cold & freezer items. I don;t think any store has reusable bags that compare! By the way, I am SOOOOOO excited you are opening a location in Schaumburg, IL, my family will be there several times a week!
April 28th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I love Burt’s Bees! I keep the original lip balm on me at all times, and after a tough day at work (after a hot bath) the peppermint foot lotion is amazing!
April 28th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
I have always loved Whole Foods! Since m husband’s cancer diagnoses in February, we have gone completely organic and mostly vegetarian. We have been spending a lot more time at Whole Foods. I love the produce section, bulk foods (hello beans!), we also get our flax there and wheat grass powder. I could go on and on… And I’ve started following Whole Foods on twitter
April 28th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Our family has been liking the olive bar. My kids really like the greek olives stuffed with almonds. I am so surprised that they like the strong taste of the olives. In our store they have made a new greek olive tapanade that is really tasty. I have paired that with some hummus and pita bread and the family has enjoyed this light meal.
April 28th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
I am a whole foods woman, but a non-Mom. I believe that Mother’s Day is a celebration of all women, because, let’s face it: women mother — we mother! We mother everyone, in so many ways, with all of our nurturing and thoughtfulness and genuineness. So, I am entering your contest. I am also a daughter and want to extol my own mother.
My life changed dramatically for the better when I first walked into my first Whole Food store. It was the old Millburn, NJ store. Each time since then, whenever I want to visit paradise or the land of oz or enter a sanctuary or an oasis — I get to a Whole Foods market. I have made a type-written list of all the Whole Foods markets in the area, with their street addresses and phone numbers. & I’ve been to 5 or 6, including, Edgewater!
I am physically disabled with arthritis in both knees and am still ambulatory, so there I am humped over a shopping cart, going up & down each aisle, often more than once to catch all of the brands of delight. I use a handicapped bus service, Access Link, to take me around to all of the Whole Food stores.
I am a very demanding and discerning shopper. Here are a few of my picks to indulge womanhood:
1. Scallop Tempura : Whole Foods Fish Market’s Big, Succulent Sea Scallops. They are delicious & full of protein and a way to focus on a nutrition-rich meal. I buy about $10 worth almost every week & I make a light tempura batter with egg whites (using the fanciest eggs from Whole Foods — Country Hen? 6 for @ $3.50, but the eggs are divine! I add some baking powder & Sicilian sea salt or Maldon salt (from Whole Foods) & a little cake flour. I slice the scallops horizontally into 3 discs for better frying. I don’t indulge myself with fried foods other than this recipe. But, I feel so pampered with this treat that I don’t need to have less exalted fried dishes.
2. MacNut macadamia nut oil or Whole Foods brand olive oil: I use a generous amount of these oils to quick-fry my Scallop tempura.
3. Meyer lemons — Whole Foods is the only place where I can find these luscious, heavenly, aromatic fruit. I zest them & squeeze the juice — & add a little mayonnaise & Whole Foods Turbinado sugar to make a dipping sauce for my Scallop Tempura.
4. Norwegian & Icelandic Waters — I am thrilled at the selection of Nordic waters at Whole Foods. I lived in Scandinavia for over 7 years & I feel as though I’m back there when I drink those waters! I buy some every week, Voss, or Isbris? or the Icelandic water. The waters taste phenomenally good — better than anything!
5. Lavash & the Herbal Leaf Mix — I read a New York Times article some years ago of this Persian Mom who is in the NY area & she loves to take care of her grown kids who are all over here. I was inspired by her snack idea: always have fresh herbs on hand & wrap them up in some flatbread for a quick, healthy sandwich! Mara, I adore that Challah bread, too, but sometimes, it is too bumpy for a good, fast sandwich!
6. Vosges Barcelona Chocolate Bar — this bar is one of the most divine I’ve ever tasted. The brand is pronounced “Voh-zze” & is expensive, but worth it. I break off a piece and let it dissolve over time in my mouth. There is sea salt in it which is amazing piquant. The chocolate is rich & velvety.
7. I love the European butters! Mara, I’m sorry, but I will never, ever, ever, ever, ever use a blend. For me, it’s real butter or a top, top, top nut or olive oil, but nothing “ersatz.” So, I am a freak about your butters: I don’t care if they are more expensive than, say, banal Land o’ Lakes. I am transported! I love the French butters, including the one from dairy-rich Brittany; the Irish Kerrygold makes me feel like I’m in a verdant lea in rural Ireland with the cows; I love the Icelandic butter! & Lurpak, the Danish butter. Domestically, Kate’s butter, lightly sea-salted (I love that compound adjective — sea-salted!) is wonderful.
8. Here, now is my decadent treat: I take a whole packet of blackberries from Whole Foods & dump them out onto a little platter (just for me!) & open up one or more whole containers of Liberté Mediterranée Wild Blackberry yogurt from Quebec on top & swirl it all around & have one of the most powerful meals I’ve ever had — even more intense than the Scallops tempura! The fresh, succulent blackberries with the best, creamiest yogurt in the universe. Aaaaaah. It is gastronomically nuclear!
9. I adore your choice of poultry, especially, a high end brand called Pollo Rosso. I brine it at least for 24 hours, then roast it! Succulence again! The flavor, the texture….
10. WF Blood Orange Italian Soda — I rarely indulge myself with soda — I’ve switched to water, generally. But, once in a while, I treat myself to a taste explosion! Oh! I wish I had some now!
11. I also adore your Membrillo, Spanish Quince paste with the Drunken Goat Cheese!!!!
12. I love, love, love your Olive bar! The succulent (once again!) pitted Green olives with garlic & those little, yellow, marinated peppers are a must! I also squish down the olives & add them & the yellow peppers to my lavash for a little sandwich!
OK, now for the Body Products:
1. Simpler’s Rose Hydrosol! This is the real, rose water — the liquid left over from the distillation process of extracting the oil from the rose petal! I never use the Heritage brand, which is merely distilled water with some drops of rose oil in it. The real product is the Simpler’s product. The can comes in a spray & you can hydrate your skin throughout the day with it. Also, it is a more effective hydrating product because I understand that the molecules of the rose “hydrosol,” or “hydrolat,” are smaller than water & can penetrate to a deeper degree into the skin, through more layers! Cool!
2. Dr. Hauschka Milky Cleanser. Sigh. There really is no other. It is expensive, but it lasts a long time & when you wash your face, it is like a religious ritual — a prayerful time. Because the ingredients are so high quality, you truly are transported — you transcend to higher realms! The other Dr. Hauschka product I love are the little ampules you can break open for special treatment — amazing — but they are pricey, too, but worth it!
3. Weleda Iris toner — sigh. Another goodie (even though there is some alcohol in it — but that is often the German way) … still, the powerfully healing properties of the Iris flower are there for you!
4. Lemon or Orange essential oil — I buy them & load up my Whole Foods dish liquid (I love that new brand — Citradish! — & my laundry detergents! Even though they already say they have oils in them — I pack a real citrus punch with the fresh addition of these oils
5. Peppermint oil — I rarely am without this oil or the spearmint because if I am feeling drowsy, all I need to do is unscrew the top & breathe in or dab the oil onto my pulse points. It is so much better & healthier than coffee!
6. Letting Go bath salts — I discovered this little, humble-looking jar of aromatized mineral bath salts from Colorado — I don’t know the company name, but it is something “hippie-ish” — Moon something? It runs about $4.99 for a smalll jar — I love the “letting go” version — it has peppermint, nutmeg, ginger & something else — You dump the whole jar into the bath. It has changed my life! Something real & better has happened in my life right after the first use! I feel more relaxed generally!
7. Jarrow brand Co-enzyme Q-10! It is the most bioavailable around! & this nutrient is one of the most effective health-givers in the universe! We should all be loading up on CoQ10! Even Dr. Ronald Hoffman agrees! He says, Go Wild with CoQ10! & Jarrow is a phenomenal brand!
OK, I’ve really gone on & on, enthusing! Oh, I also love your heirloom tomatoes! I slice & wrap in your Lavash!!!!!
Thank you for providing us all, women (& men, & children & dogs…), moms and non-moms alike, with life-affirming, thoughtful, cheering, joyful, bliss-encouraging products & ambiences! I am a better Woman because I am a Whole Foods Woman! I mean it with all my heart. Thank you, all!!!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
I love the salad bar. So much variety, but I wish there was more consistency. If I love a dish, I want to be able to go to Whole Foods at any time of the week/day and get it.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
I think something sweet all day is the way to go for Mother’s Day. Start with the Low Fat Cranberry Orange Muffins for breakfast, pack 365 Dark Chocolate Truffles for lunch, and finish the day with an absolutely gorgeous flower topped cupcake for dessert with dinner. That would make for a wonderfully sweet Mother’s Day! Other than family, what more could you want?
April 28th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
As a devoted Mom I buy all of our groceries here, most of our household products, & when we go out for dinner, we usually come to WF for pizza & salad. My own Mom is far away but my “substitute” local Mom & I love to meet at WF for sushi & wine lunches. The flowers are beautiful, gelato unbeatable, bakery fabulous, & the employees are the best anywhere. My whole family LOVES Whole Foods!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
I have really grown more and more of Whole Foods. I absolutely love the fresh fish section! That is typically my first stop when I arrive. Second would be the cheese section – the imported cheeses are amazing and I seem to find a new one to love with each visit. When done browsing and getting those must haves – the check out experience is always enjoyable. The employees are always so friendly and helpful and make shopping trip a pleasant experience!
Thanks Whole Foods!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
I know one of my favorite things is Luna & Larry’s Coconut Bliss coconut milk ice cream. It is a lot creamier than dairy ice cream, and never really gets as hard. It’s also alot healthier, and good for people who can’t/don’t have dairy or say. They have a lot of flavors and it’s delicious. I personally think it has more flavor than ice cream. When I need a pick-me-up, this ice cream is definitely a favorite. (When I don’t have any I go straight to dark chocolate… who doesn’t?)
April 28th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
I was in your store for the first time today and was so impressed with everything. The meat and seafood dept were wonderful. I will be back for sure!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
For Mother’s Day, I will let my husband and kids make lunch for me. I’d give them my favorite Chicken Marsala recipe and they would purchase the chicken and mushrooms from Whole Foods and let them at it in the kitchen. I’d drop hints that I’d want a surprise dessert that the kids can have any pick from the Whole Foods cakes or chocolate aisle.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Mmmm! Where to start? Seeduction bread, your local organic Milland yyour amazing produce tops my list! Oh and don’t forget your truffles too!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
I love the Rachel’s yogurt! There are some really interesting and unique flavors like the plum honey lavender that taste amazing.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Everything will be there to spend a perfect mother’s day in Whole Foods! Have some muffins and cookies from bakery which are amazingly great that cannot be beaten by any other bakeries. Have them with SO NICE PLUS soy milk which is rich in omega 3 and fibre would be also a great idea. In addition, get a Mario’s Gelato green tea flavor and share it with your mom! Everyone loves ice cream! After that, get a present from whole body department. You will find a variety of beauty products. Especially for moms who love planting like my mom, getting some tulips would be an awesome idea! Just going to Whole Foods will make all moms happy!!
April 29th, 2009 at 1:00 am
The best thing about Whole Foods Market is that they cater to EVERYONE! My husband and I don’t eat pork, and it’s almost impossible to find (good) sausage that not in pork casing. Whole Foods is the only store I know that carries not one, but three different brands, and countless varieties, of pork-free sausage. I could go on and on about the special products I find at Whole Foods (the produce, 365 brand items, Burt’s Bees skin care, and don’t get me started on the baked goods!), but just knowing that I can find quality food that suits my diet is what keeps me coming back.
April 29th, 2009 at 1:17 am
My husband and I love shopping at Whole Foods Market. We are big fans of the cheese department. We regularly shop at the one in Winter Park, FL and now the new one in Orlando. We learn more about different cheeses each time we go. We have bought some delicious fish from some of the wonderfully helpful clerks. I am especially fond of all the fruits and veggies that are purchased locally. I would love to see more herbs that are local. We shop at the Annapolis, MD store when visiting family and love the chance to purchase so many locally grown options in the veggies section, especially herbs and the great treat of mushrooms. I would love to see more options in FL. I love the bulk foods also. Any chance of supplying unsweetened organic dried cherries, not the sweetened ones! The food bar in the new Orlando store is FABULOUS! Might have to go for lunch on Mother’s Day! Thanks for giving us so many wonderful opportunities to make healthy choices for our bodies and our land!!
April 29th, 2009 at 1:25 am
My mother (and my father) almost goes to your store on a daily basis to get lunch. She loves the variety selection of healthy food at the store. She also loves the cute design of shopping bags you carry. I love the fact that you carry a lot of pet supplies. Out of all, I love the BioBag. I think your store is the only one carries the BioBag on Oahu. Other than that, I just love to shop your store because I know whatever item I choose is safe to the environment and to my family.
April 29th, 2009 at 2:32 am
Mother’s Day Whole Foods celebration would be cheese, olives, fruit, wild salmon (nobody has fish fresher and more yummy then Whole Foods) and Snickerdoodle cookies (the individual big ones from the bins). The two kids (ages 4 and 11) who do NOT eat adult food (see above) would get the chicken tenders from the takeout section (we would buy a lot so they have leftovers for Monday so mom does NOT have to cook for the picky eaters two days in a row — that is a real gift). The daughter who is 15 would also get a side of Indian food from the prepared section since that is her food “love” at Whole Foods (got to keep her happy since she helps to babysit the two younger ones sometimes). Steve (the dad) would get to pick a half of papaya (his treat that makes him smile and keeps him healthy so “mom…me” is happy). And Renee (that is me …the mom) gets to pick a gift from the bath products section (thinking shampoo, bodywash and hair conditioner from Whole Foods 365 store brand — grapefruit is my favorite scent). Then we would go home and just hang out with great food and kids who are lucky to have the abundance of love in their home and lives.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:05 am
My son loves Horizon’s Vanilla milk in his lunch box so I pick some up on every visit and feel good knowing he’s getting something he enjoys that’s also good for him. We also stop by after church for coffee and croissants.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:06 am
I’m a vegetarian on a special diet to combat advanced lyme disease and Whole Foods carries everything I need for nourishing meals. My doctor prescribed diet is free of caffeine, sugar, soy, dairy, gluten, alcohol, and corn. Such a restrictive diet can be difficult to live with, but Whole Foods offers a huge selection of fruits, vegetables, gluten free products, and many other things I can eat and enjoy which makes this diet tolerable.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:18 am
The Whole Foods selection of cheeses is so dreamy …. and the taste testing is the best ! I also am impressed with your cook book — no other is needed !
Thanx for being you !!!
am
April 29th, 2009 at 7:23 am
We don’t have a Whole Foods near us, but when we go to pick up our son from college, we always stop by the store there. I love the italian soda and we also love the Enjoy Life brand items, especially the cookies. Our youngest son has a few allergies and this brand is safe for him, and also delicious!
As for what we’ll do on mother’s day…I think we’ll go to church and then hopefully I’ll get a nap in while my husband grills some dinner outside.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:41 am
My Mom is just finding religion on eating well and staying healthy. Your store has motivated her to start (after 73 years) taking care of herself. God Bless You and thank you for all you do and all you represent. You may not know it, but you are helping me to keep my mother with me on this earth and I love you for that!
Thank You Whole Foods!!
April 29th, 2009 at 7:42 am
My product recommendations for my mom involve any of the yummy fresh breads and cakes made in the WF bakery. I’ll be bringing her a cake for mother’s day, but I’m not sure which one. I do, however, have it narrowed down to either a berry chantilly cake or something chocolate. Maybe I’ll bring her one of each, and a special mild cheese, too!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:10 am
My product recommendation? A Whole Foods in Spokane with ALL of your products available to us!! We are in need of a large, healthy, all-knowing market in which we can find anything and everything we need without having to drive all over town or ordering it online. I know our market is not quite big enough for all of your goodness, but I’d like to recommend that you re-think this idea. We really COULD keep you in business and you would be welcome in our neighborhood!
April 29th, 2009 at 9:35 am
The perfect Mother’s Day is a bed & breakfast weekend – at home! Pick up some yummy bakery delights, organic milk, fresh squeezed juice and organic coffee for breakfast. For dinner, get some nice steaks from the meat counter. Pair it with fresh produce to put on the grill and best of all – dad and kids cook!! (And do the dishes!) Heaven!
April 29th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Whole Foods makes my life easier. How? Jugling work and home can be challenging especially if you like to give your family a home cooked meal. Shopping at Whole Foods allows me to use real ingredients and not worry about all the perservitives and additives. Thank you Whole Foods. My pick for a product that I enjoy on a daily basis is Allegro, organic, Breakfast Blend coffee. Yummy, smooth and just what I need to get my day going. My mom loves it also. This year for mothers day, my mom will get a basket of her favorite treats from Whole Foods including Allegro Breakfast Blend. Mom looks forward to this every year. Happy Mothers Day!!
April 29th, 2009 at 11:20 am
I love to get the Attune probiotic chocolate bars — both for me and my kids. They work well as an alternative to yogurt since my kids do not like yogurt or taking supplements.
They are one of the few snacks that are really good for you and they taste amazing because they are chocolate — the kids feel like they’re getting a treat. It’s the best way to get my children their probiotics and I’ve been known to throw one in their lunchbox since it travels well.
April 29th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Not sure how I would get by without my daily trip to WFM. Picking up a tarragon chicken salad sandwich for dinner with blood orange Italian soda is my favorite. I then grab a bag of the 365 charcoal for my husband to make his dinner and have to remember to grab g diapers for the little one. With Whole Foods at our convenience we can all eat healthy.
April 29th, 2009 at 11:47 am
What I like is that a lot of the 365 brand items are kosher. It is nice to find a store that takes the extra effort to get that. My favorite…I would have to say the produce, oh and the bread. I love being able to buy challah or other baked products that are kosher. (sorry but that is my focus) Their kosher challah is wonderful. That is my favorite thing, plus their fresh produce. That is why I go to Whole Foods!
April 29th, 2009 at 11:49 am
One thing I love about Whole Foods is the bulk bins. As we try and teach the next generations about waste, these bins are a great example of how food can be sold without all the extra packaging. Being green is not only about the food we eat but the way it is made and presented to us as the consumer. Whole foods does a great job at this.
April 29th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Some beautiful fresh flowers or a plant for Mother’s Day will make my day!
April 29th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Whole foods should have a section of the store for local in-season produce. I know the Austin and Houston stores have this, but the ones up here in Chicago does not.
A great item for the store would be the most simple lotion – no fragrance, but doesn’t smell gross, not greasy, all-natural, and very gentle for sensitive skin.
April 29th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I think a good mother’s day meal would be to make an avacado salad, grilled some salmon and serve it with asparagus
April 29th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
The 365 organic spices – they are full of flavor and inexpensive.
April 29th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
My mom does not shop for a lot of local fresh goods. So I love to buy her a few from WFM every now and then. We love the 365 Frozen Pizza Crusts (2 in a pack)! They have great fiber and gluten free. So good too! I’ll stop by the cheese area, pickup the cafe ready-made marinara sauce, fresh mozarella and basil, and throw in some freshly smoked rotissori chicken from the back. And of course, we always have to grab a couple of cookies from the coffee bar area. There is so much I love there.
April 29th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
What a love about Whole Foods is the ready made meals: delicious crab cakes, a variety of quesadilla choices, different types of pasta salad options, and the always available salad bar. Nothing like matching a 5 minutes dinner with a delicious bottle of wine from the wine/beer department and a seasonal pie from the bakery. Its a bonus if they have upside down pineapple cake in the store. I also like the 365 brand options that are of a great quality unlike the other generic brands sold at stores.
April 29th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Great food, flowers and exceptionally amazing kitchen staples! Whole Foods is definitely a one stop shop for everything. I personally love the sundried tomato and portobello mushroom salad and the zesty baked meatballs. The 365 raw agave is also great for teas along with baking and for a salty treat I love the santa barbara olives a friend got me hooked on. This is certainly a great place to roam about looking for new products and I love the Whole Foods eco friendly policies!
April 29th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
i would recommend the organic flax cereal great with soy milk for breakfast, for lunch the vegetarian burger and for dinner the falefal meal..then going home with the salt scrub “lavender” my favorite and the great skin moisturizers.. along with a glass of organic red wine..this would be a great mothers day for my MOM …
April 29th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Whole Foods bakery is my absolute favorite section of the entire store. To be able to pick up fresh wholesome treats any time of day is such a delight. My family’s picks are the banana muffins, carrot walnut muffins, lemon loaf, and almond croissants. These go well with many of the teas available at Whole Foods, but my top choice is the Tazo green tea. Thanks Whole Foods!
April 29th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
my favorite thing at whole foods is the yummy vegan chocolate puddies! they are the best! also the chicago diner vegan cakes are to die for!
April 29th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I would love to give my mom the Gift of Whole Foods, since she has given it to me and my toddler daughter. When it comes to our health, my mom insists on our eating the best and most wholesome meals from — where else — Whole Foods.
Where to begin? My mom loves to treat herself to Whole Foods products such as Chia for a breakfast treat, Himalania Goji Berry Trail Mix, Foods Alive Maple and Cinnamon Flax Crackers, Gold’n Krackle Cinnamon crackers, Tulsi Tea, Whole Foods Russian Tea Cakes and so many more — not to leave out she makes all the baby’s food with Whole Foods Bulk figs and prunes added to their vegetables and fruits. My mom is making a toddler food product (all organic) and uses all Whole Foods organics products to make it. Her dream is to share this with everyone who wants their children to grow up healthy from the start. She believes in and trusts Whole Foods more than any other store.
I would love to give her that Gift of Whole Foods so she can buy for herself instead of always giving to others first.
Our home away from home is Whole Foods!
Thanks and good luck to everyone entering the contest!
Jen
April 29th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I live in San Diego,Ca.I am the most loyal WFM cusomer ever:)). The best items for Mother day would be” Sturgeon Caviar, Goose patte and ofcource truffles with a beautifull bouquet of flowers. Mothers day shouldn’t be celebrated only on mothers day to start with, it should be celebrated every day. That’s why i ussualy get these items from the store on weekly basis, besides everything else that i ussulay buy from you guys.
April 29th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
What I like most about Whole Foods is that everything is organic and fresh. I Love how the staff is knowledgable about the products and how friendly they are.
April 29th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Because my mom is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer for the next year, this Mother’s Day will be different. I will cook for my parents, the menu to be determined closer to the day, because her taste has changed over the course of treatment. Whatever I prepare it will be done with the freshest, best ingredients I can afford.
April 29th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
I would love to give my mom a gift basket of Burt’s Bees products and some of the great deli salads from WFS. They are all different and very tasty!
April 29th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
As a mom of three nearing the age of 40, I tend to gravitate towards the organic/natural products and Whole Foods Market has them all! First of all, you can never go wrong with avocados! They are delicious and are a great ingredient for natural facials. They make your skin soft, and it doesn’t taste too bad either!
A nice companion to the avocados would be the delicious chai tea from the extravagant tea isle! While donning your avocado facial, sip on the relaxing yet rejuvenating tea; the aroma will surely make it a true escape from the daily grind.
A light snack, a delicious drink, and a facial any mom can appreciate! Happy Mother’s day to all Moms!
April 29th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
I love that your products are so much more affordable via the 365 brand! And your great sales help me explore new food territory and expand my tastebuds!
April 29th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Your beautiful presentations and fresh, healthy produce and products continue to set the standard!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
I’m always challenged with nutritious, and easy lunches for my 12-year old daughter. The perfect solution? Sushi!! I love that you have ready-to-go, fresh “california rolls”, in those cute little boxes. And if I don’t find just the right combination on the shelf, it’s wonderful that the sushi chefs are there to make it for me.
For myself, I am a fan of the 365 unsweetened soy milk, which is about the lowest in calories that I can find anywhere.
Finally, the Dr. Hauschka products that you carry are just awesome. I feel totally pampered when I purchase these products that take care of ME!
Thanks for being my favorite neighborhood store!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
The Whole Foods premade soups are simmering away for hours and feel like home. There are so many varieties; I especially love the ones close to the seafood isle! Nothing screams Mom like a warm comforting bowl of goodness. Yummm!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I don’t know how I could be the mom I want to be without Whole Foods. I love going to the Fair Lakes Whole Foods on weekend mornings for their breakfast buffet and omelet station. It’s like being on vacation at a hotel restaurant, and the healthy choices offer favorites for everyone in our family! During the week, we depend on the vanilla and chocolate Hotizon milk boxes for school lunches, and the Icelantic Skyr yogurt-like product as a quick and healthy breakfast. And during allergy season, Singers Saving Grace throat spray, and my neti pot help us cope with seasonal allergies without prescription drugs.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
I LOVE the organic makeup and wholebody selection at Whole Foods! I know I can trust Whole Foods staff to purchase safe products for myself and my family which is really important to me as an Enviromental Scientist and MOM.
The Feed 100 Bags Rock- you guys are the best for taking care of your customers and the world while your at it!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
I love the Cascade Fresh yogurt! It is sweetened with fruit juice so it is lower in sugar than the yogurt I was buying! I always buy it by the case so I can get the discount too.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
WF makes my day & a whole lot of others Ü I make a list check it twice, head in the entrance of WF in Boca Ratn, FL and well, there goes my list… The flowers, the veggies, the soups, the aisles, the wines, cheese, deli, the yumo coffee/tea and the customer service is waaaayy outstanding! There so much you can buy within your list and above and beyond~ And you know about the prices even the WF 365 Brand products, I am all over it. Almost my entire kitchen shelfs and pantry have almost been a WF 365 makeover ☺ I should work here – it makes me happy to shop, fair pricing, great quality, super classes & neato energy! Love the bag refund
April 29th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
After reading the grumps who have to drive 20-45 mins to reach a WF I can’t help but commenting…it is a 156 mi round trip so the gal who goes 318 each way has me beat! but Stillwater OK could sure use a WF as could every town over 35,000! Think about it…we could make Real Whole Food the new in thing. We are no longer consuming “factory farm” dairy and eggs, meat we can’t do yet…financial reality…but the dr told my daughter that the antibiotics might not work as there are so many resistant bugs out there. He was amazed they worked in 1/2 the time he expected–our bodies aren’t overloaded with antibiotic residue so she needed fewer, less toxic (to people anyway), less expensive antibiotics to help her body heal itself. My favorite part of the WF store..from just inside the front door to just inside the back door and from wall to wall. Sorry I can’t make it more specific! We need more WF stores in all the states…expand as you can…I’m a realist.
Peace, Cynthia
April 29th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
VitaMuffins and PB2 from Bell Plantation (http://www.bellplantation.com/)!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
I love your the Whole Foods flower Department—such a gorgeous selection–and all moms love flowers –and maybe some fair trade chocolate!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
I love Whole Foods and shop there every time I pass by in Tempe or Chandler. I would do ALL my shopping there if you would PLLLEEEEAAASE open one in Gilbert!!!!
Then I could always have the fresh produce, gluten-free breads, olives and chocolate on hand =)
Thanks for maintaining such quality products in your stores!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Love the cinnamon rolls in the WF bakery — delicious for breakfast in bed, with a delicious cup of Allegro coffee, and some berries from the produce department!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
i would be happy if my little guys brought me home some whole foods herb roasted chicken, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes and tiramisu. that would be a simple and easy, perfect mothers day dinner. but i wouldn’t share that tiramisu.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Basically, I love everything about Whole Foods but wish I had the money to buy all of my food from you. The meats are far better than anywhere else we purchase from. It’s the only place I can get bison in every cut! thanks for that.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
What can I say, there is no other way to live than with Whole Foods! I am a Whole Foods regular – My birthday is 5/5 and my son’s birthday and Mother’s Day fall on the same day this year. I will take him to lunch at…you guessed it, Whole Foods! What a sly way to celebrate his birthday and my special day! I’ll buy him lunch and he’ll buy me carrots for juicing! Life is Good!!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
I love shopping when the store has samples, always get good ideas for new ways to use regularly purchased products.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
I recommend getting a live plant for Mother’s Day – I’m thinking about getting my mom an orchid plant. My local store has a huge variety from a local grower. They are beautiful and last for almost a month. And it’s super earth friendly – they are local and instead of getting cut flowers she gets a plant she can enjoy for years!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
As a mother of 2 young children, I take great joy in sharing my love and appreciation of whole foods with my kids. One of our favorite activities involving food is to have spontaneous picnics all year round. It’s easy to put together a fast great meal that’s kid friendly, nutritious and fun. In the summertime I grab a small cutting board, paring knife and a blanket and we head to While Foods. We love to start in the produce section and pick fresh fruits and crunchy vegetables. We also grab one or two lovely French baguettes from the bakery. Then we head down to the deli section and pick up some of our favorite spreads–roasted red pepper hummus and the spinach dip are great with both bread and vegetables. The last stop is the cheese aisle and there we pick up 2 or 3 wonderful local cheeses. We also put together a selection of different olives from the olive bar. Then we head out to a local lake or park, spread our feast on the blanket, and sit down to an easy meal of wholesome foods that we eat with our hands. No dishes or floors to sweep, and just nature as a beautiful backdrop. In the wintertime we do the same thing, but spread the blanket on our living room floor for a change in scenery!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Give me a dinner on Mother’s Day that includes outrageously large and delicous vegetable samosa’s from the fresh food market, naan bread from the bakery, Lemongrass Seafood Curry (found in the recipe section on the Whole Foods Website) made with the outstanding scallps and shrimp found in the Whole Foods Fish Market and jasmine rice purchased in the bulk foods aisle. Follow this up with one of the gourmet cupcakes from the bakery and my day would be perfect!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
I absolutely love the choice of fruits and vegetables at Whole Foods. They taste better, look better, and are better for me and my family! I love not having to worry about what’s in the packaged foods as well. Thank you!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Celebrating Mother’s Day specifically is going to the hot & cold food bars for a fabulously tasty and vast selection (pleasing everyone’s tastes) of food to choose from, and weather permitting, have a picnic outside – otherwise, improvise to have an indoor picnic.
One of my favorites for anytime snacks is the organic dried figs (in the bins). They taste just like “Fig Newtons” without the not so healthy cookie – or as I like to say…”Newton” – part.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Carlson Natural Vitamin E Suppositories were recommended to me by my gynecologist for vaginal dryness caused by an early hysterectomy. These suppositories are amazing.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
i would say a nice trip to whole foods. WF gift cards are great for any gifts!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
I love shopping Whole Foods – everything is fantastic! My husband works right next to a WF store, so I know that when he goes out for lunch, he is getting a great vegetarian lunch that is healthy for him. My kids want snacks for school, and I know that the 365 Fruit Bars are an alternative to fresh fruit that I can feel good about packing. For Mom – anything from the seafood department – it’s all good. Thanks Whole Foods!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
My gynecologist recommended Carlson Natural Vitamin E suppositories for vaginal dryness,due to an early hysterectomy.They are wonderful.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
I would love to have a nice luncheon at the WF salad bar. my favorite “restaurant” ever.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
I adore WF cold and hot salad bar. it’s the best place to get anything.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
love 365 brand products. convenient and good price for such healthy things
April 29th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
I love Whole Foods because they have good quality foods. This store have many things which would be good to buy for Moms as gifts, such as flowers, bath and soap products, snacks in a baskets, etc.
To win $100 will help me because I lost my job last January and I am still looking for a job which is not easy to find.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
WF is my favorite place to grocery shop. I especially love fresh produce aisle. it is full of fresh vegetables and fruits. I’ll definitely get WF gift cards for myself and my mother.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
What I enjoy is the Whole Foods tea section- all the exotic teas by the pound. I shop maybe twice a month and it would take years to try them all. The Fair Trade Choice organic teas are a great value- I like the Irish Breakfast tea.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
So many things to love at Whole Foods..my favorite cheese is Fromager d’Affinois tasted a sample, been addicted every since. Love 365 Lavender hand sanitizer and wipes, a must have. Ezekiel cereal with flax…every morning..Love all the herbal oils and vitamins, the best all around, love the blue berry, raspberry and strawberry combo in the cold section..those go in my greek yogurt. 365 organic turkey jerky and beef jerky…man…no comparing the taste. I love the fact that I can always find monk fish where no one else has it. There is an organic instant coffe substitute I turned my mom on and she loves. All the veggies…so fresh…love the cooked food section…must I go there…I cannot go to Whole Foods hungry..lol. I want to work there when I retire in a couple of years. No fooling..it’s my after retirement plan.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Going to whole foods for me is like a night out away from the kids. i usually try to make sure my husband can watch my 2 young boys ages 4 and 6 and just “get away” to the local whole foods in portland, maine. I feel healthy just walking in and everything is fresh and healthy. It’s fun to browse the aisles and take the time to read nutritional information of products. I love the flowers and my favorite dessert is a strawberry shortcake cake. It is luscious with fresh strawberries and cream!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I think Mothers day is all about indulging the hard working Mother. I wouldn’t want to buy products that will add to my Mother’s workload (ie food that would require her to cook, or products that would benefit the whole family, when really the day is all about her, and our opportunity to say “Thankyou” for everything she does for us. I would buy her a basket full of ’self indulgence’ I would start with some of the wonderful HUGO bath and moisturising products, accompanied by one or two items from the Dr Hauschka range. A Mothers day gift would not be the same without some fresh fruit and chocolate, knowing what a chocoholic my Mum is. I would buy some premium chocolate and strawberries, melt the chocolate and dip the strawberries -YUM. Then spend the rest of the day protecting my Mothers gift from the rest of the family…lol.
The ‘piece de resistance’ would be a beautiful floral arrangement prepared by the Wholefoods florist. I don’t think we can adequately ever say “thankyou” for all the things our Moms do for us, but with Wholefoods help, we can go most of the way.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
absolutely best shampoo ever to keep my dog flea-free and beautiful scent…Dr. Bronners’ Castile Soap with Peppermint!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Mom lives in assisted care and while the meals are healthy, they are not very tasty. So, we’ll start the day at the Whole Foods breakfast bar for an awesome selection of well-priced goodies. We’ll eat in the store, in the sunny front section. Then on to produce to stock up on some fresh fruit for her apartment, something lacking in the regular diet of the assisted care facility. Finally, some pampering and soothing bath products and maybe a scented candle. Never too old to smell good.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Where to begin? There are things we love on every aisle of the store. Right now one of my favorites is the SANCTUARY brand shade grown coffee. It’s organic, fair-trade, and it protects migratory song-bird habitat. The coffee is grown in the shade the way it should be, so that farmers aren’t encouraged to clear-cut their land, and thereby destroy the song-bird habitat. Thank you, WF, for carrying this.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
I too love the Sparkling Mineral waters, esp the mint. Such a great value. The 365 lavendar body wash is fabulous as well. Always a special treat when we enjoy the salad bar for lunch.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
fresh produce … and apples!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
I think a nice vegetarian meal, maybe a Quorn roast and some vegan sonoma salad, would be a perfect way to celebrate.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Let me begin by saying that the seafood department ROCKS!!!!!
I also love the great selection of cheese,tea,rice, etc. The fabulous selection of already prepared food can be a God send to us busy moms. I wish you would open another store out east of Cols. so I could come more often.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
I love WF!!!The family meals to go are wonderful!!!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Whole foods has the best pizza not from a pizza place. It’s great because you can have it cooked for you or take it home and cook it yourself. Then for dessert they have the best chocolates.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
I love WH vitamins. I am vegetaian and have a hard time finding them without gelatin, but I always know that I can find just what I am looking for there. Their vitamin club, where you make a vitamin purchase and get your card stamped, when full it’s the same as a $10 bill toward your next vitamin purchase. The closest WF to me is a 4 hour drive so I make it a point (and sometimes the highlight of my trip!) to go when ever one is near by. Whole Foods is my favorite store!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
I absolutely adore the sea scallops–cook with a little wine and tarragon–and you get a quick wonderful meal. I also enjoy the pre-made salads, the breads, and, in fact, everything else. The 365 brands are also great and a good way to save some money.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
A baguette, bottle of red wine, and some cheeses would be a fantastic way to celebrate. I love WF’s cheese section!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
One of the best products that Whole Foods sells is their homemade tiramisu. It’s the perfect dessert for a mom on mother’s day.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Please never get rid of these, some of my fave things:
-fried tofu with scallions
-edible flowers
-the tuna salad rocks
-good bee pollen
-all the body care products, supplements etc
-local produce
-hormone free meat, fowl, seafood
April 29th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
For Mother’s Day, definitely fill a Feed 100 bag with all sorts of goodies: fresh organic fruit, 365 granola, Valhrona chocolate, Cowgirl Creamery Mt Tam cheese and a baguette, quince paste and dried fruit, a bunch of great wine, and dark chocolate covered graham crackers. Top it off with free trade flowers – better yet, a plant that can live and grow – and the tea or coffee of your choice.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I think a nice Mother’s Day treat would be to pick up some of the wonderful prepared foods (don’t forget the special desserts from the pastry counter) and head for the beach or a nice park for a picnic!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Mother’s Day at Whole Foods is easy. I would start with whole trade roses. Then grab some organic fruit, chocolate and 365 white wine (it’s like $5 and good) and hit the park for a picnic to celebrate Mom without spending a lot of money!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Make Mother’s Day easy, buy all prepared food from whole foods. Be sure to get cheese and anitpasto along with organic chocolates. That way you can spend more time with mom and less time in the kitchen!
April 29th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
A great Mother’s Day would not be complete without exotic cheeses, fresh bread, and delicious olives. Whole Foods has a great assortment of specialty cheeses and the staff is very knowledgeable regarding the cheeses that would be best for any mom. Pair the cheese with 365 wheat crackers and fresh bread from the Whole Foods bakery. Some olives from the olive bar will complement the easy and delicious afternoon treat for mom. For dessert, pick up a sweet treat from the bakery or some 365 dark chocolate. I am looking forward to a relaxing and delightful day with my mom thanks to Whole Foods.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
As a mother of a highly allergic child Whole Foods 365 Gluten Free products are the best – I used to have to make everything from scratch but these are not only easier but better! Thanks so much Whole Foods!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
one of my favorite products is the 365 organic unsweetened soymilk – not only is it cheap, organic, and not full of sugar like a lot of other soymilks – but it has lots of calcium which is so important for kids and moms.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
I plan to celebrate my wonderful mother with my brother. We loved her and loved celebrating Mother’s Day when she was with us.
We’ll enjoy some of her favorite foods; artichokes, delicious bread and butter, chopped salad and we’ll finish with coffee and chocolate.
If everyone had a mother like ours the world would be an infinitely more beautiful place.
Love to all the wonderful mothers!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
My husband and I could live at WF Market. Saturday’s are the best with the many samples available. We love the cheese section and bread section and we always come out spending much more than we anticipated. And remember to bring your reusable shopping bags.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
My favorites for mother’s day would be fresh fruit, like berries and organic bananas, a couple of dreamy cheeses & container of mixed olives, a dozen or so empanadas from the hot foods section, a whole pizza for the kids, bottle of crisp white wine & a bottle of pinot noir.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
My daughter and I went to a wine tasting last night (4/28/09)at our Whole Foods and really enjoyed the experience. We signed up to do it again next month. Anyway, the Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne and the Ossau Iraty cheese were my favorites! I also like the 365 Truffles that Whole Foods sell.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
The flowers at WF are always fresh. I know, beacuse I purchase flowers twice a month. Thanks for the idea about using the vegan product at WF to bake and cook with, it’s is a great and healthy idea and I’m not even a vegan, but I do monitor my cholesterol.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I love the large selection of vegan and wheat-free items available at Whole Foods. As a breastfeeding Mama whose baby has food sensitivities I really appreciate all the help I can get while nourishing my little sweetie.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
I recommend the pre-made mac and cheese. Probably the best mac and cheese I’ve ever had outside of my own.
For people recommending beauty products, please research on the ingredients. “Natural” and “organic” doesn’t always mean safe.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
WF makes grocery shopping fun again! Great sourdough breads from the bakery, 365 Greek Olive OIl, and dressings are my favorites. WF Vanilla Passion Trail Mix is wonderful. A new favorite is Liberte’ Coconut Yogurt; wow is it good. I regularly buy lots of 365 products too numerous to mention and they are all good, as well as the choices of meats and poultry. The turkey sausage is a favorite with my family.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
I do not have a local Whole Foods market nearby, but appreciated seeing what the store has to offer. I was especially impressed that the segment ended with the promotion of the Feed 100 bag….since world hunger is a big concern of mine.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
I always drink soy milk, and I find that the 360 unsweetened soy milk is excellent and cheaper than any that I have found of equal quality.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
I love the pre-made polenta. It makes a quick meal, with a jar of tomato sauce and some italian sausage from the meat counter, a nice salad made with the mixed greens. That would be a great mom’s day meal, I think even my husband could manage.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
A loaf of your white chocolate apricot bread topped with cream cheese and accompanied with dark grapes and a fine wine or exotic loose tea would make a pleasant Mother’s Day brunch or thoughtful snack.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Buy a bunch of green cleaning products and tools and shine up her home for her, leaving the prods and tools behind for next use by her
April 29th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
I’m going square dancing on Mother’s Day at a state convention! My 20-year-old son agreed to celebrate the following Sunday, when my four sisters will all be in town for a family barbecue.
Our youngest sister always insists we use only Whole Foods products, especially their meats, and has made me a Whole Foods convert.
For many years now, I have always put WF gift certificates on my gift Wish Lists, and always use them up so quickly!
One guess as to what I would like to receive this Mother’s Day!!?
April 29th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Hi
This will be A very Sad Mothers day for me I lost my Mother to cancer last August. we were very close & always did something special on Mother day any day with Mother was very special. I love whole foods Oregon Chai tea.
Betty
I hope this enters me in the contest
April 29th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
I thank goodness for Whole Foods. I have Celiac disease and I have to eat Gluten free. Whole foods has a large selection of prepared foods and mixes that I can use. I even give the products to my kids. The Food For Life Wheat & gluten free rice tortillas are great for lunch wraps. My family loves the Pamela’s Kitchen brownie and chocolate chip cookie mixes. I make the best bread in my bread maker with the Pamela’s Kitchen wheat free bread mix. We love their pancake mix as well. I am now able to enjoy corn or rice pasta with my family when I make their pasta dishes. The price is reasonable especially since there was no place else to find these items except online and there we were stuck paying top price and shipping because there was no alternative. I love Whole Foods.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
I love so many items at Whole Foods, its hard to count the ways. We LOVE the seafood section there’s always such a great selection and the items that are already prepped like the nut crusted fish are awesome!
A lot of my family has diabetes and we love to entertain so my new fave is to go to WF and pick up some a selection of fab cheese, smoked salmon and other toppings and make appetizers out on cucumber slices, bell pepper wedges, carrot slices or whole wheat toast points…these are always a hit. Oh yeah, and a big container of their fabulous hummus never hurts either
I also love that they have so many items that are just so hard to find in other stores such as the Better n’ Peanut Butter and the unsweetened vanilla Almond Breeze.
And one last thing… we NEVER turn down an opportunity to visit the salad and hot food bar…such an awesome treat!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Hi
This will be A very Sad Mothers day for me I lost my Mother to cancer last August. we were very close & always did something special on Mother day any day with Mother was very special. I love whole foods Oregon Chai tea.
Betty
April 29th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
One of my must have items from WFM is Gerolsteiner mineral
water. Supplies a large portion of my calcium and magnesium
just drinking delicious water!
I’m stuck on it.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
A bit of spa treatment with Whole Foods soaps, shampoo and lotion, then add some 365 Truffles and a delicious dessert from the bakery – perfect!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Go for a theme – Coffee and Teas. BATH products/lotions.
Get a Bowl or colander and fill it with crackers and cheese- scones or bagels would work, too. Some scrumptious desserts, like cheesecake works for me. Just about anything from WF would put a smile on my face!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
I LOVE all of the fresh bread in the bakery and Annie’s Naturals Roasted Garlic Olive Oil. Great for making bruschetta or add some dried herbs to the oil and dip away!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
I’ll always remember mom’s special meals: her spaghetti and meat balls, her “Dutch” salad dressing, and her creative appetizers. As I shop the aisles at Whole Foods, I sometimes think about how much she’d have LOVED shopping here; it’s a treat for the senses and always inspires healthy, creative and adventurous meal planning.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
One recent Mother’s day celebration was wth my oldest daughter at the Whole Foods salad bar. The food was wonderful and I got to catch up on all the great things my daughter was doing with her life. Mother’s day and any holliday is all about great food and family. She is about to graduate with a Master’s degree in business and I still think she remembers what I said when she was very little that green veggies help you grow. Thanks for the opportunity to share this and remember how special family really is.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
I love everything at Whole Foods, but my favorite is the Greek Gods yogurt in either Pomegranate or Fig flavor. I make special trips to WF just to pick some up!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
For a perfect Mother’s Day I recommend Aura Cacia bath salts in Heart Song scent and Bhakti Chai! Mmmmm!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
There are 2 treats at Whole Foods I cannot live without.
One is Earth Balance Peanut Butter and the other is Lifeway Kefir. How can they possibly be healthy if they taste so good?
A glass of pomegranite kefir and Earth Balance peanut butter on whole wheat bread…heaven, and healthy too! Wow!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and WF free range eggs are the best anywhere. Serve them with some WF faux breakfast sausage, some of the inimitable WF fresh fruit (don’t forget the pineapple), one of the fresh Portuguese rolls from the bakery, and a cup of Mighty Leaf green tea, and I’m a happy mom.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
A huge time saver and healthy dinner for the entire family is the prepared food counter. The choices are always fresh and at the right temperature when you get home to serve. Take smaller containers of a few more dishes for the kids to try. Experimenting with foods is a great together night thing to do. 365 Peanut butter is a healthy choice for the kids too. Thank you Whole Foods.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Whole foods is by far the most delectable place and I live in the foothills in Colorado so every weekend I look forward to my visit to the store. Its one of those places that when you enter the store you get a good feeling inside and if I could live in Whole Foods I would! I currently don’t live in the same state as my parents but every time my Mom comes in town we have a date to Whole Foods. Its always known that when Mom comes in town we are going to Whole Foods and probably more than once! There are so many products throughout the store to pick just one favorite but I enjoy the fresh tortillas, the awesome fattening tortilla chips, fresh guacamole, flowers, italian sparkeling water, fresh cut soaps, the clothing, the bbq and of course all the wonderful desserts that make you drool when you look in that glass case! We cannot forget either how fun all the samples are throughout the store. Its always exciting to see what sample will be out next time we visit the store so you can taste things that maybe you never would have thought you would have enjoyed. Thanks Whole Foods for providing such a wonderful store that we can truly look forward to going every weekend and when family is in town!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
My Mother’s Day basket would have flowers, a sampling of teas, essential oils, especially Lavender, and oil to mix, a sampling of coffees, and at least one of the bakery desserts.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
A wonderful Mother’s Day morning would be lounging in the all cotton natural robe I purchased from WF…sipping a cup of freshly brewed Whole Foods coffee…and taking the first bite of my Morning Glory muffin — the best muffin ever created, and only available at WF (of course)!
Happy Mother’s Day to all!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
A nice lunch at your salad bar with all the amazing vegetarian options. That would be a treat.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
I love all the dairy and wheat free choices for my sensitive kids. I also feel like a great mom when I can purchase pure hair and body proudcts that not only are great for sensitive skin, they are better for the environment, and contain no nontoxic ingredients. Then there’s the vitamins. I have never found such complete food vitamins anywhere else. With WF’s New Chapter Organics vitamins, I feel myself a healthier and more energized mom.
For myself I appreciate the shelves upon shelves of organic teas in all flavors imaginable and free trade to boot. I like to curl up with one of the many teas and some of the many varities of great oranic dark chocolates. After having this treat, I will have a healthy and delicious meal with fresh bakery bread, a garbanzo bean sandwich spread, some healthy baked chips, fresh fruit, and a real juice, healthy soda while I bask in the warm sun on a picnic with my family.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Instead of the plastic sandwich bags that my children inevitably toss in the garbage at school, I buy Natural Value Waxed Paper Bags. They are unbleached, they don’t have the odor that plastic bags emit, I feel better about my children using them, and finally, they don’t last forever at a landfill like plastic bags.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
The sushi at the Whole Foods in Tribeca – it is one of her favorite foods at the store.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
I think an iced tea and a fancy cupcake from the bakery would be the perfect Mother’s Day gift!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
I think a nice meat and cheese spread would be nice, with some olives from the olive bar, and a nice fresh demi-baguette!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
My mom and I used to spend every Monday shopping at Whole Foods together. It was a tradition that went all the way back when our store was called Bread and Circus. Although I have moved from where I used to live, I remember, fondly, shopping with mom. We both still shop at Whole Foods, although in different cities, and we regularly call one another to share our Whole Foods food finds, recipes, and treats from our respective stores.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
I shop at whole foods three times a week.. first for the water i fill up my two containers, one for my son and one for me… and then for everything else.. i like the brand name products you carry, and then the turkey and bacon you carry that does not have nitrates in them, the gluten free bread.. the salad bar is great.. i would like my kids to take me to lunch there and then get some yummy desert from the bakery department.. they could also buy me something from the cosmetics department..maybe some soap or anything.. i use the henna for my hair.. it is so good to have this store around…
April 29th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Whole paycheck- i just love all of the food samples
you have, i never even have to buy anything
they’re so good
April 29th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
I like to celebrate motherhood by giving my Grandmother packets of seeds, so that she can plant her garden each year. It helps her and mother Earth.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
My favorite place @ Whole Foods is the bakery section. I LOVE your Strawberry Boston Cream Pie! It tastes like home made. Perfect treat for Mother’s Day
Plus Whole Foods is pretty much the only place in town where I can get a fresh loaf of bread that has a real crust – love the variety.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
I would love a box of the Seth Ellis chocolates for Mother’s Day. They are fabulous as well as fair trade, organic, and all those other wonderful qualities that I have come to expect from Whole Foods.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
I love the pre-cooked food choices, but my favorite is hot chili tofu. Simple but so good, and goes so well with so many different things. I also love all the quinoa dish choices.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
The list of my favorites is WAY too long for this little box here, but a few of my top picks are Marantha Almond Butter (we could not live long without it!), Whole Foods’ smoked meats and barbeque sauce on a fresh Kaiser Roll, and also the Sonoma Chicken Salad (my kids never get any because Mom loves it so), the tortilla chips with guacamole, the mouth watering olive bar and the wonderful array of fresh vegies and exotic mushrooms. Shopping at regular food stores is drudgery and makes me resent having to conjure up yet another dinner. The antidote is Whole Foods, where I come home excited to cook and inspired by Mother Earth’s glorious bounty. Thank you!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
I agree, the bulk bins are the best…you get to choose how much you buy and it allows you to try new things.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Hi,
I love the Edward and Sons Brown rice snaps with the Whole Foods Wisconsin Garlic Cheddar…………..delicious together!!!!!!! Try it!!!!!!!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
It is nice to shop in your store and not worry about anything, and not just for food but for your skin and hair as well. And your workers are so friendly and outgoing, they make sure they can help you in any way they can, that you are finding what you need and answer any questions. And that makes for very happy customers.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
My favorite products are currently WF organic dried Mango, organic dried dates & organic dark chocolate. I have recently turned to raw/live foods & have replaced my afternoon cookies with your organic dried fruit & organic dark choclate as a healthier alternative.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Because my mom lives 2000 miles away and because she’s a breast cancer survivor and strong advocate for other women, I decided to celebrate her this year by making a donation to the Komen Foundation in her honor. During this past year I have brought her around to using natural cosmetics and personal care products in order to cut down on her chemical load, and she’ll be getting a basket of Whole Foods goodies to celebrate her day as well!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
The Floral Department rocks! I suggest a nice bouquet of flowers for Mom (so many to choose from, too), and definitely, a box of Truffles! Now, my Mom loves hand lotion – so, off to Whole Body to find the perfect scent! Again, lots of options!
Thank you for Whole Foods for making it so easy to please Mom.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
I rely on Jarrow Probiotics too! I take the Jarro-Dophilus +fos.
And my pick me up is Guayaki Yerba Mate loose tea. Lastly, I can’t seem to live without my Weleda skin care products
April 29th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
My mom’s favorite product at Whole Foods Market is the Pink Kleen Kanteen water bottle that I got for her. It rhymes with her name…Kathleen. She takes her water bottle to the gym with her every day. She also takes it when she’s on her kayak or out for a bike ride.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
I don’t know what I would have done all these years without Whole Foods. I’ve been a mom for 21 years, and went to Mrs. Gooch’s originally, which was bought out by Whole Foods. I am convinced that my daughter eats as well as she does and has the food sensibilities that she does from our shopping excursions there. She looks for organic, fair trade, sustainable, locally grown labels wherever she goes now. She is an expert on reading labels. She knows that when there is no time to cook, she can go to Whole Foods and pick up delicious and healthy foods. She loves the mango/raspberry dish, the pizzas, fresh breads, cereals, well, just about anything. Oh, and the table of soaps! She is a marine biology major and scrutinizes the seafood section. It passes. So, on Mother’s Day, even though she is away at school, my gift is knowing that my child will be eating healthy food and that we can share fond memories of shopping trips to Whole Foods and learning together.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Kombucha!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
My family’s favorite desserts have to be the raspberry cheesecake, the creme brulee, and espresso gelato. When we need a nice refreshing drink, especially during the summer heat, the 365 lemonade is perfect. It’s not too sweet and is as close to fresh squeezed as anything you will find in any store.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
I am an older mom and a raw foodist in progress. I love that I can go to Whole Foods with my whole family and we can all get what we want to eat. We like to make a day of it, eating, sitting outside listening to music, going back in the store for dessert and finishing up our visit together by grocery shopping before we go home. The store is great! The people are so helpful and I have never left empty handed! Thanks for all you do for me and our Austin community!!!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
My favorite product at Whole foods are the bison “burger” patties. They cook up real nice in my George Forman Grill.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I was so excited to go into Wholefoods this past week & see blueberry plants, strawberry plants & native plants on sale. This is the perfect gift to compliment my mother’s day gift basket. My mother loves gardening & she loves it when “us kids” contribute to her gardening. I have actually painted planter pots with my hand-prints for her to put in her garden. She will love the idea of blueberry plants for her garden. Especially one of my greatest memories was going to grandmothers house and picking fresh blueberries. Now that my mother is a grandmother, I know she’ll enjoy passing on this tradition to the newer generation.
Thanks wholefoods!
Cheers!
LINDSAY-NICHOLE FERRIS
April 29th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
All your 365 products are great! Helps to keep costs down and still buy good quality. I love your supplements dept. Hot Flash meds are wonderful.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
I recommend the chicken sausages…much lower in fat and they have delicious varieties! I just bought the spinach and feta this week! The sweet apple ones work great as breakfast sausages as well.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
I love the meat substitutes. I originally bought Gimmie Lean sausage for the name, but I get it regularly now for the taste.
I’d love to give my mother a chance to shop at Whole Foods for Mothers Day. She is in assisted living now, but she misses meal planning and shopping. She loved going to Whole Foods in Silver Spring, MD even after she lost the ability to handle food preparation.
I’ll check back for ideas that won’t get her in trouble buying things she can’t use. I live in the midwest and am unable to take her shopping.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
I could live on the fresh guacamole. Scooped up on the 365 Organic Tortilla Strips, of course. Sounds like dinner on Mother’s Day to me.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
I have fallen in love with your in-store fresh squeezed Whole Foods tangerine juice. My neighbor’s son helps me with odd jobs and we enjoy frequent discussions of world affairs. I introduced him to the tangerine juice as it is sooooooooooooooooo refreshing when you’re hot, drained, and exhausted! It’s a great incentive to get him to help his senior citizen neighbor!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Love the olive bar! Can pick out a few different kinds to try each time. Also the baby onions and other veggies are to die for!
Tandoori bread is also one of my favorites! I worked with a man from India who was here on a one year internship and he swore that your bread was the only brand which could even come close to what he had at home.
For a quick meal (when I don’t have my son!) my boyfriend and I love to go grab a slice of pizza and an ice, cold beer from the tubs. Great quick meal on a Friday after work and a wonderful way to try new beers without being committed to a six pack! Your deli and fresh food areas rock!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Where to begin? I consider myself blessed to have a Whole Foods 10 minutes away. My list of favorites is long — I’ll highlight a few. First of all, the Bell and Evans rotisserie chickens allow me to have a delicious dinner in minutes when I don’t have time to cook — I alternate between the herb rub and the barbecue. My fave and only bacon is Willshire Farm Turkey bacon — fantastic flavor! General Tao chicken at the deli counter is my daughter’s favorite. The Archipelago candles are the ONLY ones that I buy — HAVANA, my preferred scent for years has been replaced by PARAMOUR. Amy’s Mac&Cheese has been in our freezer for more than a decade. I LOVE the Boiron display, the POWER BAR variety, and STAEZ Energy drinks. I keep ZAND INSURE in my home at all times, just in case one of us starts to feel a sore throat or sickness starting. I could go on and on, but I think that I shall end with frozen MARROW BONES for my chocolate lab! Oh wait !! Sumatra coffee! Stuffed frozen pastas!! berries, cashews, bananas!! Cereals! You get my drift! Okay, FINAL ENTRY — exotic plants and fresh flowers — what a great variety. Gift fruit baskets are beautiful and thoughtful. Enjoy!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
My dairy free family absolutely loves the So Delicious Coconut Milk Ice Creams. The mint chip is amazing and the coconut almond mini bars are fabulous. They are also sweetened with low glycemic agave nectar. We also love Innocent Chocolate (which is made locally) for this same reason. It’s in the freezer section as well.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Last year my son and his two roommates invited all the parents over on Mother’s Day and made us a lovely brunch. Each roommate made a dish and they set a beautifully decorated table with nice touches such as fresh picked flowers. It was great to meet the other parents and spend the afternoon together with our children. All of us truly appreciated the thoughtfulness. This was a very special day and one that I will always remember.
Chocolate is always welcome on my Mother’s Day as well.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
With two teen-age boys to feed, I love all the 365 products that I can buy at Whole Foods! From cereal, milk, canned goods and more, I can stay within my budget and still give my family healthy options.
I personally love the turkey meatloaf and broccoli crunch from the deli! Then I can follow that up with a truffle or two!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
I love Wholefoods and it is the must go place for me every weekend. I love the fruits and vegitables here, they are so fresh. Their dairy product is the best. We love their milk, cheese and yogurt. Wholefoods provides the best variations.
Best of all, the meat department offered the best tast pork, beef and chicken. I love wholefoods and I am sure mom will love to have a Mother’s day celebration at whole foods.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
I love all of the fresh organic produce. Tomatoes, eggplant, zuccini, onions garlic, basil: everything necessary for making a wonderful sauce for pasta. Bear Naked Granola mixed with Oikos Greek yogurt makes a great lunch.
My mother is no longer with me, but I know that she would enjoy both of these things. My daughter loves them, too.
Barbara Bibel
Berkeley, CA
April 29th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
I love to watch the Martha Stewart show and see what they recommend from Whole Foods. That is how I got signed up for your newsletter in the first place. Awesome stuff!!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
I am going to take my Mom to our local WholeFoods and treat her to some wonderful Gelato!!!!
April 29th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
I love Italian sausage cooked on the grill. It can then be sliced for your spaghetti sauce or placed in a sandwich roll.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
I love the local fresh fruits and veggies, the bakery breads, and the organic natural fresh meats. The fruits and veggies taste better without the toxins and I know they are better for my family, but I love the taste. The organic meats also taste so much better than meats purchased at other stores. One last thing I can’t pass up are the deserts.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
THE STAFF ALWAYS GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO HELP ME FIND WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR. I GIVE THEM AN A+.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
I just love Whole Foods. I am so much into natural health and alternative medicine. I love the fact that you carry so many vitamins and herbs. I love Quantum Health’s Super Lysine+ for cold sores. Works better than any other commerical cold sore product out there and it is WAY less expensive. I also love the natural lotions including Giovanni. The list goes on…
April 29th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
I go to Whole Foods for the great choice of fruits, veggies and seafood. But my favorite “Mom” treats are:
if you go to the bath products they have Aromatherapy Mineral Bath products by Aura Cacia. I make the packets last by pouring a small handful in the shower and rubbing along my Chakras, especially the bottom of my feet, while I pray and try to get centered. Rinse and ready to go!; I also buy Wheat Grass to make sure I am getting my supply of Vegies in for the day; and finally if the family is happy…I am happy. So sometimes I will treat my husband to a meal from the Prime Rib buffet, my teenager with the sesame chicken buffet and my seven year old with a special cereal that is healthy and real fruit snacks for school. This Mother’s Day, I would love to buy a pair of the comfy shoes for not only to wear to work(Kindergarten Teacher) but to just be me in!
Thanks for having healthy choices that I can trust!
Molly L. Miller
April 29th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Would you believe – organic Kale? It’s a fast, easy and delicious side dish. The whole family loves it sauteed!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
I love to celebrate on occassional Saturday’s by treating myself to the fabulous salad bar and get all sorts of nice fixings like coucous with cranberries, delicious tofu, sundried tomatoes etc.. The salad bar is an indulgence with a restricted budget and 2 children.. I also have been eyeing a Sigg water bottle which is better for the environment but the price tag of $25 has still prevented me from purchasing one! I would like to get each of my daughters one too! I love the cute patterns like Hello Kitty for Girls.. I love how the food at Whole Foods provides one with a feeling of being good too yourself inside and out and avoiding chemically enhanced meat and produce.. I also love the floral section and would really like to finish the day with some uplifting flowers like roses or sunflowers or a potted plant like a bonsai~
Cheers and Happy Mother’s Day!
Nora McClymer
April 29th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
My mom follows a vegan diet, and the vegan chocolate cake from your bakery is her favorite! I am not a vegan, but I still look forward to it! Our love of Whole Foods is something we can both agree on!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
I suggest giving mom some of the chocolates with extra calcium for strong bones, a beautiful bunch of flowers from the floral department (peonies should be in stock about now), and a lovely scarf from the World of Good rack or maybe a great new design Sigg bottle. I’d wrap it all up in some recycled tissue paper and put it in one of the Whole Foods Sheryl Crow designed reusable lunch bags!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
I would love to take my mom to Whole Foods and buy her some Chocolate Gelato. She would LOVE that!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
I recommend Coconut Bliss ice cream! It’s a delicious way to indulge that’s also vegan and way healthier than dairy-based ice creams. My favorite flavors are the Dark Chocolate, Naked Coconut, and Cappuccino.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
I love the ready made foods. Sometimes I want a snack and I love to pick up the chips and fresh salsa. My favorite is the mango salsa. It tastes like homemade but without the hasle.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
I eat healty and love your walnuts and almods. The packaged salmon is the best I tasted in Palm Beach. I went to a luncheon at Whole Foods and it was so delicious, I would love to eat the same things served to me at Whole Foods on Mothers Day. Eating healthy and naturally is the easiest thing to do now that we have Whole Foods in my neighborhood.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
My mom loves a good bath, so I’m heading right to whole body to make up the perfect gift basket for her. I’ll start with EO Lemon Verbena shower gel, Giovanni hair products, and finish with my new favorite—Everyday Shea Moisturizing Body Lotion in Lavender. Happy Mother’s Day!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Way too many product recommendations to list here. I like the variety in each department so much that I can’t just run in and out for stuff in 5 minutes. I think that the 365 products are great because it offers up alternatives to the branded products.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Whole Foods is my favoite store. My favorite is the Chocolate Mousse for Two, I buy them for gifts and try to keep one in the freezer for myself. Everyone loves getting one.
Farmers Bread is another favorite, always go home with a couple of loaves, I wrap each slice separate and take them out as I need them. Turkey sausage is another favorite love to cook them separate or put them in my pasta sauce. Rice pudding is another favorite, love that I can now get it without regular sugar, its to die for.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
I discovered that the San Francisco Franklin St. Store’s prepared hot food counter sells cheese pizza that tastes exactly like Boston’s brick oven Pizzeria Regina pizza. I love it! It’s the best $2.99 slice in the city!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
A great gift for moms would be any of the great 365 hair care products! They are all cruelty free, so your present will be guilt free.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
I love the bulk foods and bulk spices, it gives me culinary freedom of expression and experimentation. Yum!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Sunflower Seed Butter! Delicious! Great Peanut Butter substitute. Delicious on celery, bananas, bell peppers, and, of course, bread.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
My favorite healthy snack of all time is found in a box of 365 Baked Woven Wheats. When I totally run out of energy at the end of the day, a handful of Woven Wheats and a little 365 Organic butter gives me the instant boost I need to put dinner on the table.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
We have a lot of favorites. Some of the best are the Allegro organic coffee, the Rigoni di Asiago Wild Blueberry fruit spread(and all the other fruit flavors they have), the feminine chlorine free products, Reed’s premium ginger brew, Charlie’s Soap, Zum soap, the fruits and vegetables, the raw milk cheeses from Organic Valley, the ice cream from Julie’s and So Delicious, and I could go on and on!! I have appreciated all that Whole Foods has to offer. Our family has chemical allergies and food allergies and this store has helped us tremendously. Thank you!!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
When I travel to cities in the USA, I always try to book a hotel close to a Whole Foods Market. This makes everything on the trip more convenient and delicious. So much better than room service, while preparing for business meetings.
Since I am allergic to all grain (wheat, corn, rice, soy, etc.), I really appreciate some of the options offered in the Whole Foods Bakery. The Chocolate Decadence Cake (flourless), the Almond Horns (flourless), and the Chocolate Chewie Cookies (flourless) are my celebration deserts. I hope Whole Foods Bakery will offer more flourless goodies in the future.
I love the choices of ground meats and sausages as well. The grass-fed ground beef and the ground lamb are my favorites. So many delicious meals at my house come from the meat and seafood department.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Me and my mom got to church then spend the day planting our own organic garden. Something we both love.I would love to make her this year some curry chocolate and buy her some organic honey too.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I love the variety of products, both unusual and everyday. I indulge myself with different teas, and cheeses. I will give my Mom a gift certificate, with instuctions to indulge in something for her to enjoy. There’s so much to choose from, I couldn’t pick.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
I love the family-sized packaging on certain Whole Foods products (especially brownies!) A good value and easy to please the whole family.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Every week I head down to whole foods and buy myself some sorbet that is freshly scooped by a whole foods employee. My favorite combo is strawberry and lemon!! I have the biggest sweet tooth so I never leave with out buying some vegan chocolate caramels. My favorite is the chocolate and ancho chili caramels! They are metallic colored and really delicious!!
Trust me once you try one you will be hooked!!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I would definitely have to say the produce aisle is the best! I’ve never found vegetables in the winter that tasted so good. And my daughter loves sampling the cut up fruit! Besides that, i always stock up on Fruitabu and Our365 yogurt. And my best friend and I never leave without getting a vegan chocolate chip cookie!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
First of all I looove Whole Foods! When I was living in Oahu I would watch Top Chef New York and be so envious that they went to Whole Foods to buy their ingredients. When my family moved to Texas from Hawaii we found out that they opened up a Whole Foods in Kahala. I was furious, when they finally opened up a Whole Foods in Hawaii.. I was living in West Texas where there is no Whole Foods. Well my family recently moved to Austin Texas (isn’t this the home of Whole Foods?) and the first thing I did when I moved here was …. Go to Whole Foods!!! Yah! Now I go to Whole Foods once a week religiously for all my groceries!
Oh yes, being a Mom (and on a budget) I always need a little pick me up every now and then for my sweet tooth.. my favorite buys are the Everyday Value 365 Chocolate Ice Cream. And my other top fav is their 365 boxed chocolate chip brownies. The best brownies I have ever tasted in my life!! My husband and daughter always eat my stash before I ever get a chance to get to it… LOL!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
I’m SO SO lucky to live close to Sacramento’s only Whole Foods market. Love the 365 store brand products, and the emphasis on fresh, healthful, clean food. We buy WF ground turkey in bulk and make a slew of burgers (some plain, some with herbs, bits of cheese, etc.) to freeze in individual serving sizes. If I want to make a pasta sauce with ground meat, I unfreeze several of them, spice them up, and YUM.
Your selection of cheeses is wonderful, as well as your olive bar.
I hope in the near future you might consider offering organically raised quail (fresh or flash frozen).
April 29th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
One of my favorite things at Whole Foods is the sausage. I come from and Italian American family and was born and raised in Brooklyn. Sausage was a very important ingredient in so many of the dishes that I grew up with. Sausage and peppers, chicken and sausage with tomatoes, Sunday gravy (y’all call it tomato sauce) to name a few were and still are dishes that evoke memories of family gatherings and Italian festivals. The sausage that is made by Whole Foods comes closest to the taste and texture that I remember and enjoy. The grind of the sausage and the balance of fat and spices to the meat is so important and Whole Foods does the best job of duplicating authentic Italian sausage. Many thanks for a wonderful product.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I think a single trip to Whole Foods Bowery could create a perfect Mother’s Day in NY! I would head to the coffee bar in the morning to start the day with the requisite caffeine fix (iced coffee is the weather’s right). I love the continual output of fresh breads from the bakery (especially the quinoa-flaxseed loaf). Pair that with some free-range peppered turkey, a selection of artisanal cheeses from the fromagerie, fresh berries, grapes, and melon, and a few desserts from the bakery and you’ve got the makings of a healthy and delicious picnic. Just head to your favorite city park, and enjoy the weather and your family. (I would also grab some pre-made foods for a hassle-free dinner and some bath salts from Whole Body for a nice, relaxing evening).
April 29th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
My mother just passed away in February, so I will celebrate her gift of life to me by going to the Whole Foods Market — something we used to regularly do together — and say hello to the people she knew there. I’ll also get some of her favorite things: kefir; delights from the Deli; and pick up a couple of Pacifica candles, which are scented with botanicals and natural fragrances.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
I reccommend the dry aged rib eye steak’s-So good! Whole Foods is the only place to get them.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Dagoba chai chocolate bars…really good (corn free) chocolate that hits the spot.
Rapunzel chocolate drops are perfect for making allergy friendly brownies and “brownie cake”.
And organic yams are one of our favorite side dishes…A mixture of whatever Whole Foods has, peeled and roasted with onions is simply divine. We make enough for second servings!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
My family loves the prewashed salad greens with 365 salad dressings, crumbled feta cheese and olives. It is so yummy and easy! I am so grateful to Whole Foods for making my job as mom and wife so much easier without sacrificing on quality and health. That’s the best Mother’s Day gift of all!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Some days a mother just needs to indugle and my favorite way to indulge is to stop by the bakery section of the whole food store and pick up a fresh berry tart. It is the best especially on those days (like mother’s day) when you can have a moment to yourself. I grab a slice and cup of allegro pomegranate green tea (another whole foods favorite) and have a seat with a great view and maybe even share a slice or two with a couple of other moms over a little girl talk.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Besides enjoying the variety of international cheeses at WHOLE FOODS, I’m a big fan of the Ethnic Gourmet brand all-natural Chicken Tikka Masala frozen meal.
For a fraction of the price you’d pay at an Indian restaurant, this mildly-spiced entree offers an authentically aromatic tikka sauce.
The best part… ample sauce is supplied to add 4-5 of your own, browned chicken tenders or one (1) cutlet. Cut into bite-size cubes, I pan sear the raw chicken a few minutes while the frozen entree is cooking in the microwave.
By the time it’s finished in the microwave, I pour the colorful chicken mixture portion into my warm pan and simmer all together for a few more minutes, to assure the added chicken is cooked thru.
I serve the accompanying basmati rice in a small bowl, pouring the thoroughly coated tikka masala chicken on top.
You’ll have a sumptuous, hearty Indian dish to enjoy in no time, with mesmerizing aromas filling your kitchen!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Whole Foods. Whole Trade Flowers. Whole Happy Mom!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Favorite Mother’s Day gifts are
1) Whole Foods Fair Trade flowers (my mom does not have a green thumb but she loves flowers so I quit buying plants)
2) 365 chocolate (she has the biggest sweet tooth!)
3) Whole Foods Hand Salve (she never treats herself so Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to help her pamper herself)
April 29th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
I shop at WF because I can’t find fresh organic produce with a decent price anywhere else. I also love the olive bar and the butcher section. Oh the smoked fish and the seafood is amazing too. My son and I have breakfast there every Saturday morning and that’s super special!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Oregon Chai
April 29th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Ok, it is very hard to pick only one product that I really like from Whole Foods, but last month a friend of the family told me about your coconut oil ( whole foods brand ) and I can’t believe how wonderful my food taste when I use that oil. I also realized that I can even fry with coconut oil because this is a better alternative because it contains very few fats and also has NO TRANS-FATS.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Whole Trade Roses
April 29th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
I love all of the 365 items. I had the privilege to take the store tour after watching Emeril Green on Planet Green. At the end of the tour, you are given a bag of items from Whole Foods Market, the bag by the way is one of the reusable totes! I learned so much from the tour and have been shopping there ever since, even though I have to drive almost 50 miles to do so, one way. I love the 365 Raspberry Soda, 365 tomato products, and the 365 pastas! I also love Burt’s Bees items and have bought all of them from WFM now instead of hunting them down in other stores. Their section is always well stocked, so I know I’ll be able to find whatever I am looking for. I also love the bulk items, especially the diet trail mix, which I buy atleast 2 pounds of each trip and the honey sesame sticks. My 6 year old son loves the yogurt covered pretzels and expects them every time I go! If mothers are looking for snacks, the 365 chips are the way to go, still giving your kids chips, but atleast knowing they are healthier than your average chip. My son is especially fond of the blue potato chips. Keep up the good work Whole Foods and know I’d drive as far as I needed to to know I am getting quality items for my family!
April 29th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
I LOVE the chocolate aisle. I used be a chocolatier and miss divine chocolates. And if there is one thing that my Mother can not get enough of it’s chocolate and she mourns my leaving that job more than me moving away. I often buy a bar or two for folks for anything from a birthday to a “hope your day gets better from here on out” gift.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Maybe expand to carry gluten free and kosher products..Paskesz makes some really great cookies and chinese noodles currently not offered anywhere else in my town of Indianapolis. More events would be good and things for children!
April 29th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
I regularly use the recipes that I receive through the Whole Foods newsletter. I can save the ones that I think I will be able to prepare and use them to create a shopping list to take with me to WF. I also appreciate the increasing number of videocasts that help me become a better cook. What a great way to diversify my menus and learn new recipes.
April 29th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
The fresh ground almond butter is my all time favorite and the cheese counter and finally the sushi. I appreciate having a Whole Foods within walking distance of my home. Thank you for all of your goodness!
April 29th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
We love WHOLE FOODS. My daughter started kindergarten last year and my biggest concern was “what is she going to eat at school.” Well, it’s almost been a year and my daughter, and my entire family have converted to Whole Foods. From the turkey in the deli – (free of hormones and nitrates) to the pre-packaged items when in a hurry are great! I also help my mother who doesn’t drive and I will tell you some of her favorite things I make are from whole foods. She’ll ofen say -”can you get me some of those Ginger Snaps” the ones in the shiny package. The seafood is the best. Wild caught Halibut – delish! The organic fruits..I buy one of each apple just to try them..and now I have my favorites.. Love the milk bottle – just like my mom had delivered to her home when she was a young girl. Love the Edamame – frozen section (Sponge Bob packaging Brilliant) My kids love to help me with dinner..last night we had Whole Foods chicken…Edamame, a organic peach with cottage cheese..and we cooked the wonderful pre-made crabcakes for my mom to have today! Tonight it’s Whole Foods fishsticks and the orgainic tator tots! We might even have to go get a piece of the Berry Chantilly cake for dessert! We truly love your store! And we get $.10 for our recyled bags~Love that!
April 29th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
My kids love the hummus with Veggie Chips from Whole Foods! They also love Snap Pea Crisps and it is perfect for lunches! Personally, I love the yogurt and granola (pre-made) cups. They are always my special treat for after shopping.
I also love the 365 Gluten Free brand. It makes shopping for GF items much more affordable. Thanks!
April 29th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
I would have to say the Whole Foods babaganoush hummus with some yummy organic carrots and Stacy’s Pita chips with some Santa Cruz, Strawberry Lemonade. My mom and I always enjoy snacking on these treats especially on those warm Saturday afternoons and we top it off with some Brownie Bites if we had a long week! =)
April 29th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
I switched all of our bath products to your brand because I feel like there is alot of value for the money and the products don’t contain all of the chemicals that other brands do. I also LOVE the variety of skin care products you carry such as Kiss My Face sunscreen. I also just made the switch to Mrs. Meyer’s dryer sheets after I read about all of the ingredients in regular dryer sheets in Kiwi Magazine. Way to go!
April 29th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
My family loves this jam that is made locally by Oregon’s Best Berry Empire. They created their own berry called Berry Empire. Also cost is around 5.00. You can use it for icecream, fruits, or peanut butter and jam sandwiches. I also love all the yogi teas, great selection. They have the BEST marshmellows called Butter. They melt in your mouth. Also another local soap maker we love is Ballard Organics from Seattle Wa . I also love Dr. Hauscka products. Enjoy trying something new!
April 29th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
My fiancee, my future mother in law and the whole family love Whole Foods and love eating all kinds of foods. Since my fiancee and I are Vegetarian it can sometimes be hard to find really good vegetarian and vegan food that everyone will enjoy (even staunch meat lovers). Our favorite pick from Whole Foods is the Vegan General Tso’s “Chicken”. We probably get a container to go after work once a week or every other week. It is soo delicious and the excellent thing about it is that everyone we have recommended it to loves it, regardless of being vegetarian, vegan or not. Pair it with some rice or more roasted veggies from the hot bar, grab a bottle of wine and you’ve got a delicious feast.
Of course there’s also the black bean quesadillas, yummy samosas, plantain salad, the awesome fresh sushi, my favorite macaroni salad in the world, any of the hot pizzas…I could go on…
April 29th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
365 brand vegetarian chili with vegan gourmet cheese to shred on top, some cholula hotsauce, and some nice rolls from the bakeshop area.
April 29th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Veggie pizza and a nice salad with all sorts of greens, carrots and other fresh vegetables. And, of course, some nice Tofutti for dessert!! Easy and FABULOUS dinner!
April 29th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
The element of surprise is what I like most about Whole Foods. I can depend on all the basics to stock the pantry and then I encounter yet another new tasty morsel. Whole Foods is a kaleidoscopic shopping experience, voila.
April 29th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
One of my favorites is the Vosges chocolates. They come in exotic flavors that you wouldn’t expect to taste good with chocolate – but hey are oh, so good! The Naga bar with curry is my absolute favorite. If you like curry, the Naga bar will blow you away. Oh, and it pairs well with a dry red wine.
April 29th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
The first stop in Whole Foods for me is always the produce section. I can’t get enough of all the fresh, local flavors and exotic-looking, fresh tasting produce that is available year round at the store. I also head straight to the yogurt section and stock up on Fage 0% yogurt ( deliciously creamy) and Chobani Greek yogurt. Greek Gods is a great version to. If you buy the plain kind with no added sugar, you’re in for a healthy dose of protein with no unhealthy side effects and a truly creamy treat. TIP- Freeze it for an hour and a half, sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy!:) Oh! I also love the natural peanut butters and almond butters at Whole Foods! YUM!! Grind your own for a special treat, and even add it to the yogurt for a yummy desert!
April 29th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
How about a monthly foot massage until next Mother’s Day? I love the Alba cocoa butter hand and body lotion especially for my feet. This gift doesn’t cost a lot, but will make you feel like a million and last the whole year.
April 29th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
A treat for me is to choose the ingredients for a sandwich and ask the maker to “panini-it please”. So many proteins, veggies and condiments to choose from. I even share my favorites with other customers in line–such as the time a young lady, who had never tried basil pesto, seemed eager to try it after our visit. Have always enjoyed the large selection of cheeses and the invitation to taste them which leads to learning about, enjoying and broadening my food experiences. I could go on and on: the sesame sticks in bulk bins, the frozen Indian cuisine meals, the decadent butternut squash soup. . . but I must end with this–while sampling food, cruising aisles and picking packages off the shelves, I often visit the convenient, CLEAN, fresh-flower-accented restroom with lavender-scented soap!!! Thanks for keeping it up
(please note: I only sample fruit, chips,etc, in the tabled plastic domes. Never “sample” in the bulk bins—those I bag and buy.)
April 29th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
I love flowers, and love being community responsible, so I really appreciate the flowers that have the Veriflora Certified label that show they are grown in the U.S. or abroad that meet draft national standards for sustainability. My mom gets beautiful flowers, I get to feel like I’m doing something to help the earth and its inhabitants./
April 29th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
For Mother’s Day, I’m going to put together a gift bag using Whole Foods whole body products and cosmetics. I appreciate that these products do not contain all of the harmful chemicals other body and make-up products contain… chemicals which have been linked to cancer and/or reproductive damage. I will package the products in one of Whole Foods eco bags, so that she has a bag to use when she does her grocery shopping at Whole Foods. Thanks Whole Foods for making my Mother’s Day shopping easy.
April 29th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
I love whole foods…feels like a safe place…and the prices have become close to the prices i pay anywhere else
April 29th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
A relatively new shopper at Whole Foods—about a year. The store is close ,the hours are within my shopping day and the staff are always helpful. As a careful shopper, I appreciate the 365 store brand. Would love to see bags of really ripe bananas at a reduced rate–great for breads and muffins.
April 29th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
My favorite get-by foods are the Probugs. My daughter loves them. They don’t spill and have great probiotics.
I am new to vegetarianism so the fake meat products are all helping.
April 29th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
I doubt there is any question that moms should not have to cook on Mother’s Day. So I often find myself in that catch 22 of being a mom myself. Because of this, I plan to visit the Whole Foods Market Deli on Mother’s Day. Let them cook your entire gourmet affair! I pick my favorites and my mother’s favorites and we’re good to go. (I highly recommend the samosas with a chutney or plum sauce.)
April 29th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
My daughter worked for Whole Foods and that’s how I got started shopping there. I’ve been a loyal customer since! One of the nicest things about Whole Foods is that you can get the meat and fish in the cut and portions that you like. The personal touch of friendly staff is so important. My favorite things to purchase are fresh vegetables and fish to have my husband cook on the BBQ. Of course while he’s BBQ’ing my fish I’m usually broiling or sauteing his scallops! We also usually have fresh bread with some kind of cheese for an appetizer or with our meal. Dessert is usually one of the “singles” (so that we can each get what we want)or if it’s available we get the homemade applesauce.
April 29th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
My mom loves the fresh fish and produce at whole foods. All of the employees are so helpful and patient at the Union, NJ location.
April 29th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Go to Whole Foods, put a flower arrangement together, grab a whole catch of maui maui and make the seafood tacos. Ofcourse this is after you treat her to a 5 minute massage and a trip to the Botanic Gardens, enjoy!
April 29th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
The name of the store speaks for itself. Whole foods and much more to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep the environment healthy as well. Shopping there alleviates all negative concerns about the health of your family and that is a dream in itself. My all time favorite is the salad bar! You absolutely can’t get the quality and options anywhere, there is no comparison! If you haven’t tried it, you must! Other favorites are the flowers. You will surely impress Mom with anything you can pick out from the floral department, unique and brilliant. Don’t forget to swing by the produce section.. you won’t find a more attractive healthful produce section anywhere, I promise!
April 29th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
I just love all of the whole grain bread that is available at Whole Foods. It tastes like bread should and has lots of fiber. Bread is not fattening if you eat a samll portion and why should I eat bad tasting bread.
April 29th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Their goat’s milk butter is the best. Put is on toast with a little bit of agave nectar. Yum!
April 29th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
I love to buy fresh flowers…just seeing them on the table, catching the scent as I walk by makes me smile.
April 29th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I love the salad/hot bar, bulk section, and various bars! WF has the best variety for different bars.. my favorites are Clif Z-bars and Lara bars!
April 29th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
My wife loves the selection of teas and coffees at WF. Plus the cheese! She likes the natural products like Kiss My Face.
April 29th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
It is the time we share at Whole Foods that makes a “Day”be it “mother’s”, “Fathers”, “Grandparents” “children”. Since your staff enjoys sharing your products, even the shyest among us has a chance to try products they might never have…and this provides the opportunity to share, speak, listen, and to be heard. Sharing and this time, is what Whole Foods brings for us.
April 29th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Celebrating Motherhood and Self (and Whole Foods!): Haikus
Mom is as sweet as
Rasberry oat bars, and Greek
yogurt and honey
Spoil me with mango
crab and butternut squash soup
juicy rich subtle
A triple cream brie
and Adriatic fig spread
Makes mere crackers bliss
April 29th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
It’s the one store I can come in for just your wonderful variety of breads and I walk out with a bag of healthy goodies!!!!!!
April 29th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
We have many things that we love at Whole Foods. My favorite for my daughter is Keifer ProBugs. For myself I enjoy the 365 mint lotion and shower wash. It is a nice way to end the day. I enjoy the baked goods and easy meals to go via the counter or the salad bar or hot bar, they are great for the late nights when it is hard to get dinner cooked at a reasonable hour. Thanks Whole Foods for all that you give us! Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mom’s out there!
April 29th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
I like the Reed’s Ginger Brew, Blue Sky Sodas, Tea & Coffee choices. Health & Beauty aids. My kids love the fresh nut butters and bulk dried fruits.
For me, just to be able to visit Whole Foods, alone, helps me relax and be a better mom… sip a latte and shop… always find new items to try out too!
April 29th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Whole Foods is close by and a great way to treat mom on Mothers Day with a Healthy Lunch idea or Dinner Idea. If you have a question of a certain situation of a recipe, the Produce People can help u with that or give you a great idea of how to do it other way. Thank God for People to help.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Try any recipe near the bulletin board that are always free.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
My favorite pop- in- meal from the Whole Foods salad bar is tuna with Fuji apples and cranberries, seaweed salad and marinated mushrooms. Now I have my daughters and friends hooked on it.
And the Alba cream is one of the best body creams I’ve ever tried. I buy it for everyone as a gift and recommend it to all my clients.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Being a from Boston, I love clambakes. Homemade clamchowder from whole foods, shrimp cocktail, crabcakes, and a delicious fresh fish from the seafood deli, accompanied by a crusty loaf of french bread and a strawberry shortcake from the bakery is all I need for a complete my Mother’s Day.
Thank you Whole Foods.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
I’m a stepmom. I love a lot of products at Whole Foods. My friends and family tell me it’s too expensive to shop at Whole Foods. I don’t think that’s true. I know what the best values are for me and I know what makes me happy. I love the chocolate covered marshmallows in the bakery case. Just one of those is unbelievably good and it costs about $1.50. And, there is usually a sample of something really good which I totally enjoy. I love the organic strawberries and I usually only buy them on sale. They are on sale often enough. The organic lettuce, radishes and avocados are good buys usually. I tend to buy those. I sometimes buy bulk spices and they are a good buy. I use the Whole Foods coupons a lot. I used one for Rudi’s whole wheat bread recently and my mom and I each got a loaf and used the buy 2 get $1.00 off coupon. I really like the organic 365 orange juice. It’s good. Nature’s path cereals are on sale a lot and I use the coupons and it’s a really good deal. They are loaded with fiber. One cup of Nature’s Path cereal has 10 grams of Fiber a lot of the time. I love the Tazo organic darjeeling tea and I used a coupon for that. I like the grain sweetened sunspire chocolate chips because they do not spike your blood sugar as much. They are on sale off and on. I love the 365 organic pinto beans and garbanzo beans. They are cheaper than anyone else. I tell my friends and family you just have to look for those good buys. The 365 organic pasta is good and reasonable. 365 organic omega three eggs are very reasonable. The organic 365 catsup is really good and cheap. The 365 beets do not have sugar and are cheap. The 365 organic popcorn is usually very good. The spring water is good and the 365 plastic bags are very reasonable. I really could go on and on. My point is if you look for those good buys they are there. It makes me happy to find those great buys and the 365 organic line is terrific! My stepdaughter and mom both shop at whole foods and they find things they really like. My mom loves blueberries, stonyfield farms vanilla ice cream, the omega eggs, rudi’s bread and the fish sticks. My stepdaughter buys produce for the preschool she runs. Thank you, Whole Foods, for being there for all of us!
April 29th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Put the kids to bed or send them on a sleepover. Hand the TV remote to your significant other (and watch his jaw drop!). Then head for the kitchen and brew up a Mighty Leaf African Nectar Tea latte – unbelievably delicious and caffeine-free! Light a Pacifica Nerola Orange Blossom Candle, pop in a Putumayo CD and hop in the tub with some Grapefruit Bergamot Bubble Bath for some quiet me-time! Ooh, soothing bliss!
April 29th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
I love the dried fruit mix and vegetable mixes in the bulk foods. They make a great snack. Also, the Cascade Fresh yogurt. I’m partial to the fact it’s sweetened with fruit juice. The bulk field greens in the produce section are a favorite, as well. I’m a tea fan and always have to peruse the tea aisle on each visit. The cheeses are also a popular choice. With each visit, I try to select a variety I’ve never tried before. My only complaint is the distance I have to drive.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
MY favorite is the Brown Cow yogurt with the yummy cream on top.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
As a mother of 4, I enjoy a cup of Allegro Pomegranate Green Tea with a bit of raw honey or a handful of dark chocolate almonds from the bulk section for a quick pick-me-up. Other personal favorites from Whole Foods include pumpkin apple tea bread and chocolate chunk scones from the bakery as well as chicken pot pie from the kitchen. Thank you, Whole Foods!
April 29th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
I don’t know when Blue Bonnet became Whole Foods, but I have been a faithful customer for a good 25 years. I love the organic fruits and vegetables. Nothing beats the cheeses or the greek yogurts. I also frequent the prepared counter for quick meals and “homecooked” food to take to pot lucks. I love my neighborhood Whole Foods in Richardson, TX, and the friendships I’ve made with the people who work there.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
The best thing I could do for my Mother right now is to buy her some grapefruit seed extract spray for her nose which kills viruses and would hopefully help her from getting the Swine flu. For a double whammy against catching the flu, I would also get her the grapefruit seed extract ear drops. And since it might be possible for the virus to get into her eyes, I would buy her some wrap around sunglasses. I guess some hand cleaner would be nice too, but in my opinion, not nearly as important as the first few items. Then if she doesnt have the flu on Mother’s Day, I will fix her a feast of healthy raw food!!!
April 29th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
I have already put my mother’s day order in with my hubbie…your wonderful fresh sockeye salmon, smosa’s with mango salsa, grilled asparagus and a fresh berry tart. A tall order, but Whole Foods makes it easy to get done.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Just walking into WF is a treat for me. Each week the cashiers ask if I found everything I needed and my response is always…yes and more. Our family thrives on the delicious organic produce and succumbs to our sweet tooth in the bakery section….chocolate chip cookies are our weakness. We have discovered so many favorites. Here are a few: salmon candy (when in season), Vanilla tea, our probiotics and vitamins, chocolate covered almonds, 365 broccoli florets, freshly ground honey-roasted peanut butter, and sushi. Actually, our list continues but we are now craving a WF fix.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
We love the grill where we get salmon regularly and whatever two vegetables are being served. It is fabulous for under $10!!! And, the salmon is enough for two !!!!
April 29th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
My favorite part of shopping at Whole Foods is the wonderful service that the employees give to the shoppers. They are always willing to go out of their way to help. Their help shortens my time in the store and gives me time to do something else.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
If we don’t have a saturday night babysitter but want to feel like we are going out to dinner…We’ll either get a sampler from the antipasto/cheese bar and enjoy that with some wine after the kids go to bed or get some Sushi to go, since the kids won’t eat it we know we won’t have to share any.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
I love the no salt 365 organic peanut butter from Whole Foods. It is awesome and it does not contain salt and tastes just as good or better than regular peanut butter. It is great for people on a no salt or low sodium diet.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
I love the 365 products that are organic and vegetarian. I am a vegetarian and shop at whole foods often to pick up quick and delicious meals. There is a huge variety and the price is reasonable. I love whole foods!!!
April 29th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
I love everything about your store. It gives me options for raising my new daughter on organic foods and toys that arent harmful. I find myself browsing for hours just because of the careful selection and attention to customers. The cheeses are THE BEST! i love grating cheese on the prepared pizza dough.. DELISH!
April 29th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I love all of the organic products you carry. I love that for most of the non-organic products you carry you do have an organic alternative! I love it! The variety and selection is wonderful and I do all of my food shopping here.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
I love the Giovanni hair care products and Burts Bees itemsat Whole Foods. My 4 year old daughter wants gel and mouse to help tame her very curly hair and I can use Giovanni brand without feeling like I am dousing her with awful chemicals and carcinogens. She also wants lipstick like Mommy’s–and hte Burts Bees with a hint of color does just the trick, without all the petroleum nastiness of regular lip balm.
Our favorite yogurt is Brown Cow.
We love Whole Foods for so many grocery and cosmetic items.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
My take on a mothers day gift focuses on the thought and the sentiment that either the siblings and/or the partner invests and not so much the commercial value of an object. So, if you’ve got one of those really smart mom’s who always appreciates out of the ordinary, then first I would head for the incense, books, hemp-wares aisle. I’d buy one of those really beefy hemp sacks and I’d put in it some cone incense, smudge and an exotic looking incense holder/plate. I’d find a nice card and I’d add that also. Then I’d include a small but informative book about mom stuff. Then to the bath and body aisle to include a bar or two of ‘French Triple Milled’ soap, some very fine shea butter lotion, a container of Derma E Poypeptide moisturizing lotion and finally, a bottle of Dr. Hauschka’s hair oil and Dr. Hauschka’s eye cream. If your mom is still young enough looking and decides to ask, “Do I really look this old, that I will need all of these skin care products to make me look young again?” Just answer; “no mom, but I realize just how over worked you are and I wanted to make sure that you always get the very best.”
April 29th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
I like the soy and tutfo stuff that is sold at the store
April 29th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
A favorite recipe that we’ve been passing from generation to generation is my grandmas “arroz y gondulez” recipe (yellow rice and beans) made with tomato sauce, garlic, onion, olive oil, sazon, rice and choice of beans (traditionally pigeon peas).
I’m sure this recipe has been passed for many generations before my grandma, but i know it as her recipe (who is from puerto rico.) Whole foods’ ingredients are so fresh that I imagine it’s what my grandma got to taste on the island.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Wow…were do I start! I almost shop excusively at my Sonoma Whole Foods..the store is amazing and they always have lots of healthy choices for my kids. I don’t have time to read through all the ingredients and at your store I don’t have to because I know you do that for me! My kids and I LOVE veggie chips, WF hot dogs, organic yogurt sticks (we freeze them), all the great frozen fruits and vegetables and the fresh ground peanut butter. Thanks for making my life easier!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
I drive close to 50 miles to go to Whole Foods and to me, it is an experience, a grocery store I enjoy shopping in because I know I can get whole grain foods, no unnatural additives, a good latte while I shop and a healthy snack or lunch to eat before to keep me from buying out the store!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
There are two things that make me think of Mother’s Day — good bread and good berries. Together, I can make a hearty french toast breakfast (I love challah, but potato bread or cinnamon/raisin also do a great job) with a seasonal berry compote that is to die for.
April 29th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
I love whole foods, there’s so much great stuff to choose from. I can’t resist the cranberry walnut bread and I know my mom loves the raw honey on top. A nice cup of tea with that and it’s perfect for mother’s day !
April 29th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
I love the Indian food cooked at Whole Foods. The paneer is delicious and always a favorite at my house. I always go to the Roosevelt Whole Foods in Seattle. It’s always stocked and has everything I need to make a wondereful meal. Thanks!!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
I love all the 365 Organic products. They’re great, inexpensive staples to stock your pantry with, from oils, to beans to tomato sauces to pasta to frozen item. They cover all the bases.
April 29th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Thanks Whole Foods!!! I don’t know what I would do without a market like WF that we can trust and meets all our special needs in one stop. Flowers, Choc. Veg, prepared foods, etc. You are the best. Thanks for the drawing, I know several moms that I would love to pass the card to hoping to make their Mother’s Day as special as mine.
April 29th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
My 5 year old son has been going to WF since he has been alive. Most of the time he knows how to distinguish between healthier brands even though he cannot read yet. His favorite aspect of WF is the going up and down the aisles trying out the free samples of food.
April 29th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Mom’s love an afternoon off. How about a couple of magazines and her favorite frozen pizza? Yeah!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
The FRESH Chicken soup with chocks of sweet sliced carrots and chunks of white chicken meat.
April 29th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
My kids just love your fresh fruits they can even tell the difference if the fruits are from different store.I can trust the quality of food I buy from Whole Foods! Best place for fresh fruits and vegetables. I love your cosmetic aisle.
April 29th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
whole foods is the greatest..my daughter has food allergies and she buys all her foods without msg and other additives at her local whole foods…this takes a load off of her as she needs to stay healthy for her family..thank you whole foods for making dawn headache free…
April 29th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
I am passionate about eating food that is healhty, especially food that is full of fiber and protein. I am totally energized when I find a healthy food that not only I love, but my family does too. That’s why I was more than thrilled when I discovered your Organic Buckwheat Pancake Mix. It can be made totally organic if you use the organic milk, eggs, and oil (we love organic coconut oil in these). We often add fruit and this is a great way to sneak some extra healthy stuff into our children’s diet. My husband LOVES to cook and eat breakfast so he makes these almost every Saturday. It’s a nice break from cooking for me and a chance to just sit at the table together and enjoy the family and delight in them enjoying a healthy breakfast full of fiber, protein, and a healthy amount of fat and carbs. The whole family LOVES these pancakes and a happy family makes a happy mommy :0)
April 29th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
My kids just love your fresh fruits they can even tell the difference if, I buy fruits from different store.I can trust the quality of food I buy from Whole Foods! Best place for fresh fruits and vegetables. I love your cosmetic aisle.
April 29th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
I love Whole Foods! I drive 20 minutes to get there. I do wish there was one a little closer. My favorite treat are the 365 Brand Truffles. They are fantastic! They also make great gifts!!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Can I just say I am a Whole Foods girl – 100%. So much so, I am even recongnized in several Whole Foods in other Texas cities. I love everything about Whole Foods. You guys take the guess work out of the products I am buying. Thank you for all you do to ensure I have the healthiest foods at my fingertips. Oh, and the spa, can I just say heavenly!!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Our family loves the Whole Foods Market in Chapel Hill. We visit on a weekly basics. We really enjoy their fresh fruits, like the blood oranages, strawberries, and grapes, the cheese section rocks, along with the fresh meats and bakery department. The plant and flowers are awesome. We also get our 5 gallon water bottles filed at WF’s. Another great item is their fresh made dips. Yum! Yum!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Whole Foods is wonderful. I regularly purchase the 365 organic frozen broccoli, spinach and green beans. It’s also the only place I purchase my lean ground beef, buffalo and chicken. The prepared foods section is tremendous. Of course, I also cave in and occasionally purchase the great desserts they offer.
April 29th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Any Annie’s products! My kids LOVE the mac ‘n cheese (and I enjoy eating what they don’t). The cereals are super yummy, too – and sometimes it’s my dinner when my husband is out of town!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
My mom has recently passed away…she had never been to a whole foods store before but I know what would be her favorite part. She loved cheese and there is so much to choose from I don’t know what she would pick. I just love the whole store! My favorite part is the health and beauty section. I know I can buy items with no harmful ingredients in them. I also like the Dr. Hauschka’s make up.Happy Mother’s Day Mom!!!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
For special occasions, I love the vegan chocolate cake from the Whole Foods bakery! I have tried to make vegan cakes on my own, but none come close to the delicious, mouth watering cakes made fresh, right there at the bakery. It is a must try for vegans and non-vegans alike!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
I love Annie’s Mac and Cheese for the family. I also like Kinky-Curly curling system for my children’s hair. All of the 365 everyday products are great for my budget as well.
April 29th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Love your homemade seafood gumbo. I stop by on my lunch hour when I can and get a container…what a treat!
And the bakery is awesome….love the vanilla cake!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
I love your boneless, skinless chicken thighs! They’re inexpensive, have lots of flavor, and they’re a cinch to stir fry with broccoli, zucchini, snow peas, red pepper, onions, mushrooms, and a little chicken stock, all served over jasmine rice! YUM!! Some blackberries or raspberries for dessert would end a great meal! Now, if hubby or my kids made it for Mother’s Day, that would be perfect!
Thanks for the opportunity!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
At the end of the day, Alden’s Organic Ice Cream is always a special treat. Chocolate Chocolate Chip is my favorite! For my son, I love Froose and Vruit, two fruit/vegetable drinks that are healthy and delicious. My son and I both eat Seven Stars organic yogurt, the best yogurt I’ve ever had (no thickeners!). Happy Mother’s Day!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
I Love your breakfast blend whole bean coffee. There is not a better coffee to start the day with. We also love your fresh ground peanut butter and almond butter. We buy all our vitamins at your store because the quality is the best. I always love the variety of fresh cut flowers in the store. We always cook out on Mother’s day and your ground buffalo makes the best burgers. Shopping is always a special treat because we always purchase something good from your prepared food for dinner at the store. As you can see we have many favorites that we buy.
April 29th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
We are Italian and just LOVE Muir Glen organic diced tomatoes for the best sauce.
April 29th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Love the prepackaged 365 brand whole raw nuts, every week we buy almonds and cashews and replaced crunchy salty snacks. Love the Rancher hotdogs, best hot dogs in the world no nitrates, truly all natural. The marinated mixed olives in the deli section, yum. Aloe Life aloe gel, my skin says ahhh, every night and every morning, there is nothing like this product anywhere local. We don’t use sugar but agave because we eat low glycemic. Whole Foods has the best value when buying agave and a quality product. Love the fresh ground peanut butter. And of course the Delicious Decadent agave sweetened ice creams made with coconut milk. Who has better meats than Whole Foods, after 20 years shopping no one but Whole Foods.
April 29th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
I recommend whole foods fresh fruit & bulk nuts.
I will serve large platter of assorted peeled apple,pears,peaches,strawberries kiwi,mango ect.
With bowls of warmed ice cream toppings such as carmel,chocolate & butter scotch. I add bowls of whole foods bulk nuts slightly crushed walnuts,brazil nuts,pecans.
Everyone has fun dipping the fruit in toppings and nuts.
No doubble dippers in this family!
April 29th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
“Whole Check” (*.*) is worth it! My son is in love with the Bell and Evans Chicken Strips Coconut or plain….I love the 365 sunflower seed bags….it’s always fun to try out the cool products in the bathroom too! My hands smell great after a visit to the Whole Foods restroom(*.*)
April 29th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
What mom wouldn’t like her own personalized snack mix? Try some tasty granola, carob chips, almonds, and chocolate-covered raisins from the bulk aisle, and mix those up with whatever else mom likes…Naming the mix after her is a good idea. I’d call mine ‘Leslie’s Laudable Lunch.’
April 29th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
I LOVE Whole Foods Woven Wheat crackers. They are the best quick snack I have found. Having these with a handful of raw cashews from the bulk section and organic apples, makes a quick healthy snack for 5 hungry children and a mom. Also, Whole Foods whole wheat pita bread with Almond butter makes a great snack or lunch. Any of these would be delicious on mother’s day with my precious little ones.
April 29th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
i love the smoked salmon my mother will get some fresh shrimp and beautifol flowers from whole foods.
April 29th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
I LOVE all the wheat/gluten/lactose-free products! My five sisters and I are having a Mother’s Day Tea and this selection is a huge help with the variety of dietary restrictions in our family…I have to say that Amy’s products are some of the best products that have full meals for people with special diets. Thank you!!
April 29th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
As a dietitian(R.D.)I love to shop in your store…My favorite are your oatmeal cookies (regular or vegan); I cannot leave without one for an immediate snack and one to take home for later. The flowers are beautiful. Whenever I have bought them they seem to last forever. I love the whole fruit section and anything the store makes with its fruit. The best Mother’s day gift from my 3 grown children would be a gift card to the Whole Foods Store!!! PS For father’s day my husband would love some of the Whole Foods lobster bisque, it is the best.
April 29th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
My favorite section of Whole Foods is the bakery. I love the bread, desserts, pastries, and cookies! I also enjoy browsing through all the cheese. The salsas and dips made by Whole Foods are wonderful tasting and fit well into my busy schedule!
April 29th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Whole Foods is not just the name of the store..but it is (w)holistic in the sense that they cover all major food groups with so many wonderful choices from the minute you walk in the store by the produce department…it’s all so beautifully arranged ..then to the meat /fish department with so many homemade delicious choices from homemade breakfast sausage to homemade Italian sausage..on to the canned and bulk foods where one can stock up on barley and tomato products to have on hand for a delicious chili…then the dairy with the tasty addition of Wallaby organic yogurt…around the corner to the bakery full of tempting breads muffins and fancy desserts to the gourmet cheese island and food bars. You begin with unlimited dinner options for a do it yourself-er to the already prepared ready to eat options where whole foods has done it for you…whole foods has all the bases covered.
April 29th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
My best Whole Foods relaxing weekend/holiday breakfast:
365 Orange Juice, Fresh baked delicious bagels and muffins, smoked salmon, spreads and their fresh produce; tomatoes, cucumbers, grapes, mangoes, berries….Yumm!!
April 29th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
I love love love your bins of lip balm. I can’t tell you which one is my favorite…yet. I still haven’t tried them all. But, to a lip balm junkie such as myself, the array and variety you offer is heavenly. Talk about never having chapped lips again!!!
Thanks Whole Foods!
April 29th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
So-o-o many good finds at Whole Foods! Recent ones include:
–Dagoba Chocolate with blueberries and lavender. And the dark chocolate is good for you!
–Wallaby Australian yogurt. It’s incredibly creamy and has interesting flavors, like mango lime.
–Back to Nature’s Peanut Butter and Fudge Mint cookies. OK, they’re still cookies, but they’re BETTER for you cookies!
April 29th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
So-o-o many good finds at Whole Foods! Recent ones include:
–Dagoba Chocolate with blueberries and lavender. And the dark chocolate is good for you!
–Wallaby Australian yogurt. It’s incredibly creamy and has interesting flavors, like mango lime.
–Back to Nature’s Peanut Butter and Fudge Mint cookies. OK, they’re still cookies, but they’re BETTER for you cookies!
April 29th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
My favorite product recommendation is what is under the dome. My kids call Whole Foods “the sample market” because they can walk through and try all of the different things under the clear domes (don’t worry readers, my kids use the tongs!). Picky eaters at heart, they do not immediately run to the veggies with enthusiasm, but I reward their tries in the veggie department with goodies under the bakery domes. Thank you for providing this opportunity ALL the time at Whole Foods. My kids have tried and I have bought tasty juices, dips, cheese, dietary supplements, fruits, grain goods (and more) that we would have shied away from buying then trying. It’s always worth the drive from Daniel Island and always a good time with the kids and their small carts!
April 29th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
My picks from Whole Foods for me this mother’s day will be some really yummy fresh exotic fruit, some Greek God’s vanilla yogurt,
a couple samples of some different local cheeses, a loaf of olive pugalese from my local store from Marsse bakery, a Dagoba chocolate bar at least 70%, and something from Burt’s Bees line of products like their lip glosses.
April 29th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I save up my money and then go to Whole Foods for a splurge. It makes me feel great to be able to buy healthy, delicious, and fresh food. I especially love all of the millions of options in the baby food isle, not to mention the cute clothes too!
April 29th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
For my mom, I like to hand-make a Mother’s Day card with either a poem or just some sentences about how much I appreciate her years of support and sacrifices. Of course, this would need to be followed with a delicious meal!
The ideal thank-you to my mom is a beach picnic of her favorites: Whole Food’s tofu “chicken” salad, Greek Orzo salad, spinach empanadas, 365 truffles, a freshly baked apricot danish, a marble loaf, and Naked carrot juice. Any seasonal dishes prepared by the precocious chefs at Whole Foods always hits the spot just as well.
As with any tradition, happy memories and sentiments trump the actual experience, which is also the case with Mother’s Day for us; we’ve been regular shoppers at Whole Foods since it was called Mrs. Gooch’s many years ago! The friendly atmosphere and in-store dining at Whole Foods has been the backdrop of countless instances of laughter, bonding, and the shared joy of a tasty, nutritious, and ethically prepared meal.
April 29th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
I Love Whole foods because they have fresh 100% Organic Produce!!
Always beautifully packaged items,and an amazing variety of foods at your finger tips…
When one is on the go..you can pick up whatever you want to eat and dash out..due to their amazing fast paced cashing system!!
Convenient take out foods and, great deals on items that are sure, to make everyone happy and economical during this economic crisis, we are facing right now.
Sometime i don’t mind spending alittle extra because, i know that i will get my monies worth with the quality of produce,they provide..
April 29th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
I love to share a noodle bowl with my daughter – such a tasty and healthy treat, plus it’s an evening off from cooking. The olive bar is spectacular, and I could spend a fortune at the cheese counter. The fresh fish is amazing – great for making sushi. There’s nothing that I don’t like in your store! I am very fortunate to have a Whole Foods store just down the street!! Thank you!
April 29th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
The bulk aisle! Organic apricots, dried beans, oats, rice, cous cous.
April 29th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
My daughter and I love Whole Foods. For a mOhter’s Day treat for both of us I would buy some pate, gerkins and french bread from the WFM bakery and maybe some runny cheese and then we’d just sit outside the market at the cute little tables they have at our local WHole Foods and have our own little bistro picnic together. Oh and some chocolate truffles too!
April 29th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
If I had to pick my favorite items exclusive to Whole Foods, it would have to be the 365 whole wheat pasta and 365 crunchy peanut butter. Being a vegetarian, it’s tough to find really good tasting foods and whole foods makes it easy and affordable. I have shown all my friends how it’s possible to eat much healthier and stay on budget thanks to Whole Foods and their own brands.
April 29th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
I love the herbal tea assortment that I find at Whole Foods. I also love the Deli. It is wonderful to taste the many different salads and marinated vegetables that are on the salad bar.
April 29th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
My mom loves the Cesar salad at the salad bar. She would enjoy a stop at WF to pack a picnic lunch and a day spent in the backyard with her book of crossword puzzles.
April 29th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
My mom’s favorite is the “trio” salad plate at Whole Foods, so our plan is to get several different large cartons of salads, some delicious wheat farm bread and our other favorite, Whole Foods Chocolate Chip Oatmeal cookies!
April 29th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
I was so excited that one of Mara’s favorites was Oregon Chai. I just had some for the first time a couple of weeks ago and immediately went to Whole Foods and bought some to have at home. It is delicious. It’s an instant “break” in the day and a little “me” time.
I love the recycled bags I can get at Whole Foods. They are a constant reminder to me that I don’t have to be wasteful and I feel great using them as totes whenever I need them.
I LOVE the produce section at Whole Foods too. Every time I walk into the store, I just have to smile and take in a deep breath. Everything is layed out so beautifully and I know the products are quality.
I also love picking up fresh, gourmet hamburgers and turkey burgers. I feel like SUPER MOM when I make a quick, delicious dinner?BBQ and we can enjoy it outside in the backyard.
April 29th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
To celebrate my mom, I would take her to the Dallas Forest Whole Foods and treat her to a spa day at their gorgeous spa. We would have a facial and a pedicure. After the spa treatments we would head downstairs and have some sonoma chicken salad, Sweet Leaf sweet tea, ginger snaps from the bins and Talenti tahitian vanilla bean ice cream, yum! On our way out, we would pick up some Tom’s shoes and some flowers to go! What a happy day!!
April 29th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
My product picks start with breakfast. A glass of Organic Valley orange juice and wakes me up for a busy day with an active 2 year old.
After breakfast and if my toddler allows, I enjoy my shower with Giovanni Organics Tea Tree shampoo and conditioner. It tingles my scalp and makes me feel clean… atleast until the first sippy cup of juice gets thrown at me.
For an extra burst of energy and chocolate, I shamelessly steal the chocolate brownie clif kids bars from the diaper bag and eat them myself. Delicious and not too many calories and I feel energized for more playing in the yard.
Eventually it’s time to put little one down to bed and for me to relax. A nice cold Santa Cruz Organic Strawberry Lemonade and a little time online end another perfectly chaotic day for Mommy.
April 29th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
For me anything from the fresh produce departments is just yummie, Fresh organic fruits and veggies are something even the children enjoy and have a craving for. No days goes by that they wont ask me for fruit. The fantastic fresh seafood and meats are another wonderful treat that make our weekend family barbeques a great success. It just can’t go wrong with top quality meat and seafood.
April 29th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
I love your 365 Organic coconut milk. It’s so rich and yummy, yet it has healthy coconut oil. I mix it with cacao, sweeten it with stevia, and WOW! It’s as good as ice cream!
April 29th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
One of my 2009 resolutions is to eat organic whenever possible, which means I now do the bulk of my grocery shopping at Whole Foods instead of the regular super market. I love all the fresh organic fruits and vegetables, cheeses, and nitrite free lunch meats. Believe it or not, my teenage son will even eat all these things (he usually complains about “health food”). I always treat myself to a container of fresh guacamole and a small bag of chips on grocery shopping day — my reward for a job well done!
April 29th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Whole Foods Markets always has the freshest and healthiest food. I always think of what I enjoy, but then my youngest son was born and when he got older and started foods, I turned to Happy Baby Products. They are excellent. I’ve used the Organic Brown Rice cereal and Happy Baby Puffs. My baby loves their products and I do too! I will be purchasing their frozen baby vegetables too. It’s healthy and I feel good knowing my baby is being fed an excellent source of nutrition.
April 29th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
I just recently started shopping whole foods and love it. I love that when I buy my produce I can eat it on the way home if I want I dont have to wait days for it to ripe. I have a 15 month old and love it that I can give her her favorite snacks and dont have to worry about what chemicals I might be filling her with. To shop your store is fun- we go our one of my days off and have a mommy- daughter day. To win would be a great relief and fun- maybe I would finally try the bison.
April 29th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
The Stonyfield yogart is the best ever. Every other week they have various flavors on sale. My favorite and most delicious.
Making your own peanut butter is my favorite as well as the organic coffee. Enjoy all that is good .
April 29th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
I give my baby 365 Organic Morning O’s – the only O-cereal with NO salt, sugar, and organic (and not a nasty texture). For myself, I really just like hanging out at Whole Foods (especially the giant Pasadena store)!
April 29th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
I love the fresh produce and so do the kids. They usually pick most of the fruit and veg that we buy and love getting home and cooking it or having it ready to eat on the table. They always make a point of saying they picked it.
I also love the variations on fresh guacamole and salsa. And the bread! Fantastic! And the good quality meat and fish. We always get the Norwegian salmon, my kids’ favorite. It is good to know that it is raised in a healthy manner and we can trust it.
My Mom lives in a different continent so buying her something from Wholefoods for Mother’s day is not feasible. If I could, I would buy her those wonderful looking and smelling soap bars that have recently appeared on display. The look and smell beautiful and they are handcrafted without any harsh chemicals. That and the speciality teas would make a wonderful relaxing and pampering present. I might get her that when I next visit her.
April 29th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
My 3-year old son and husband always head to Whole Foods on Sundays. Each of them knows exactly where to find the sweet treats (chocolate milk and a cookie for my son) and a relaxing cup of coffee for my husband. Maybe on Mother’s Day, our new baby girl and I can tag along with “the boys”!
BTW, thank you to Whole Foods for offering a free, healthy snack at the bins in the entryway!
April 29th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
One of my daughters was diagnosed with Crohns – seemingly out of the blue this year – took a long deep look at our family diets – pretty good balance and quality but through trail and error have been able to determine that wheat and wheat gluten are her nemesis. Where to turn for an excellent variety of gluten free foods and cooking ideas – Whole Foods to the rescue – thank you! I makes the job easier and keeps an active teen feeling normal and not ostracized on the food front!
April 29th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
I love Brown Cow yogurt. I pick up a large tub of plain low fat for having at home, using in recipes and adding fruit or rice, and I grab a small container of their whole milk plain yogurt when I am on the go and feeling like indulging. I also love the Endangered Species chocolates and your 365 brand peanut butter.
April 29th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Whole Foods is a beautiful store. Would love to see more raw food items and organic vegetable and fruit items. Perhaps Whole Foods can work with local organic farmers to bring down the price on the organics a bit? Thanks.
April 29th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
I love the 365 brands. I love the fact that i can eat healthy and organic at an affordable price!
April 29th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
As a mom shopping with children it makes it more enjoyable to involve them in the process. So the products that I love and that make it fun for everyone are:
1.Stop at fresh muffin section and pick out one to eat while shopping.
2.Grind our own almond butter
3.Have my son scoop up the oatmeal from the bulk bin
4.My pick me up – kombucha. I love all the new flavors and drinking it just tastes healthy and rejuvenating.
5.Fresh produce; berries are always great for everyone!
April 29th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Entering the store through the flower department brightens my day! The Meyer lemons, large 15 # bags of carrots and bulk grains are my favorites.
April 29th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
I love keeping a few healthy snack in my bag for when I’m running here and there with the kids. I usually grab 365 dried cranberries (an other berries), nuts, sunflowers seeds, etc. and make delicious snack mix baggies full of the assortment…it’s great for my kids and great for me! It’s a guaranteed way to keep healthy foods on hand…I never have to break down or give in to the unhealthy “fast food” places for a quick snack on the go! Thanks for the great giveaway!! I’d love to win!
Nicole
ncpnkr[at]aol.com
April 29th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
We’ll start with our all time breakfast favorite, Hearty Honey Whole Wheat bread, which makes the BEST toast, even without toppings. Butter or honey just makes it even more luxurious! Add to that the yummy fresh fruit selections, including blueberries, strawberries and bananas, and we’ve got a terrific line up. Fresh coffee with vanilla soy milk, and dishes of nuts like almonds and peanuts complete our buffet. The final touch of fresh flowers in a tall vase makes such a perfect presentation. Bon appetit, and Happy Mothers’ Day!
April 29th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Being a Mommy can be stressful and doesn’t leave much time for pampering. One way that I love to de-stress is by taking a relaxing shower with Alba Botanica products. Their Hawaiian line smells great and leaves my skin feeling supple and smooth. My favorite product is the Very Emollient Body Lotion in original scent. Alba products are paraben-free , not tested on animals, and safe for the entire family. Whole Foods keeps me well stocked on these necessities.
April 29th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
I love the garlic olives from the olive bar. Bubbies fresh sauerkraut is amazing! I love the cinnamon raisin mochi too. The fruit basket cake from the bakery is incredible. So many great products!
April 29th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
My idea of a perfect Mothers Day. Would be preparing a delicious low key dinner and desert. I love fish so making some organic Tilapia w the cajun spice by 365. Or some organic broiled salmon with fresh lemon and butter. A side of pilaf middle east rice brand. And fresh green beans with garlic, onion, pepper. Then for desert I love the organic 365 brand cupcake mix. I bake chocolate with homemade frosting. Or I could always buy the premade desert cups of mousse and chocolate cake or strawberry angel food cake. I love that my home canset the tone for peace and relaxation by putting on some pure moods or meditation music and Triloka inncense in frankincense or sandalwood. For me it’s inexpensive not time consuming and the simple pleasures. Than to top it all off sharing all this with my husband and two children one of which made me a mom for the second time around. What a gift!
April 29th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
I enjoy all the organic food that is sell in Wholefood especially organic bulk products
April 29th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
My Mother died back in’88 and I’ve never had children, so I don’t celebrate Mother’s Day. But my Father and I get the following on a regular basis (he is very sensitive to foods: if he goes off the Zone diet, he’ll get cramps in his hands and lower extremities): 365 Pacific Rim Whole Bean Coffee to grind ourselves; the Greek pasta salad and the marinated vegetable salad (Greek?) at the deli; Organic Valley Extra Large Brown eggs (4x/year) – the container alone is worth getting (very clever packaging); the uncured black forest ham chunks (we slice portion sizes and freeze them); Redmond RealSalt Ancient All Natural Sea Salt; Deb El Just Whites (good to have on hand to whip up and add to salmon patties); [the following are all by the case: Quorn grounds (TVP substitute), Almond Breeze Original Unsweetened almond milk, Dr. Sears Zone (Cederlane) Bean & Cheese burritos and Roasted Vegetable Pizzas, and raw almond slivers; Whole Foods is the only store that we know of that carries Better Than Bouillon *Organic* chicken, beef and vegetable bases; and the Endangered Species chocolate bars - especially the Tiger bar (Dark Chocolate with Espresso beans)[we LOVE the crunch of the whole beans in the chocolate!].
April 29th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
I love all the organic food and fresh produce.
April 29th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Wow-do I have to choose just a few things?! Love the jamba juice bar in the local WFM-great for a snack or breakfast pick me up. I freak out about their fresh guacamole. Awesome cheese area-you know its good when there is a whole area dedicated to cheese
Fresh flowers, herbs, soymilk, pb, eggs…so many awesome things. My absolute favorite part though-they try to be as local as possible-local eggs, local produce, local entrepreneurs(spicy tofu fried rice-yum)…
April 29th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Whole Food’s Flour-less Chocolate Cake is amazing! My mom is a chocoholic, so she will love it when I surprise her with one on Mother’s Day!
April 29th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Well my mom and I have both decided to go natural/organic, and she doesn’t even want to go to Whole Foods with me because I just cannot get out of the store!!!
I LOVE the Santa Cruz Strawberry Lemonade, its AMAZING. that, along with some of the seafood bisque in the back would make a nice, simple lunch for two on Mother’s Day. and don’t forget the pretty flowers in the front of the store, especially the orchids!
April 29th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
I love Traderspoint Creamery Banana Mango Yogurt. It has a great natural banana taste. When I bring it home, it disappears faster than any other yogurt I purchase. Another favorite is the rye bread from the bakery. I used to bring a loaf to my mother, when I went shopping, and we would have to toast some immediately, and eat it. Of course, what is a trip to Whole Foods, without stopping by the bulk bin aisle. I love the variety!
April 29th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
Whole Foods my mother always took great care of me and my brother and sister growing up. Even though we were always busy with band soccer baseball drama and more — she always had more than enough time for us and always managed to make healthy meals. Now that we are all grown and out of the house I figure it would be a nice surprise to show up at her house and make a nutritious dinner to show my thanks along with a bottle or two of some of your great wines. Happy Mothers Day to all of you brave and strong souls.
April 29th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Where to begin with recommendations at the one and only Whole Foods? I will start with the yogurt section, which is AMAZING! I love love love Chobani Greek yogurt (Strawberry, Plain, and of course, Vanilla) as well as Stonyfield’s Oikos Greek yogurt! I only wish WF carried the Peach Chobani and the Strawberry Oikos but regardless, I’m still in love with what they’ve got! Oh and can’t forget the Wallaby Australian-style yogurt…super duper yummy! Go ahead and try the Vanilla Banana or the Pineapple-Coconut. Other favorites include the Women’s Vitality Mix (located in the bulk bins) as well as the Tropical Dried Fruit Mix…could snack on either one for forever! Next, make a stop by the baked goods isle to pick up some Zen Bran Muffins. I LOVE these for breakfast with some fresh fruit and yogurt! Mustn’t forget to mention Peanut Butter & Co. They have so many different, delicious flavors of peanut butter. Whatever tickles your fancy, whether it be dark or white chocolate, honey, cinnamon, or just good ole’ classic, Peanut Buter & Co. will certainly hook you up! And last but not least, the Cranberry Tuna Salad is absolutely to die for! I pick a container up every week without fail. All in all, I think no matter what you get at Whole Foods, you’ll walk away with a smile on your face and a very happy belly! Oh and don’t forget you’re shopping the freshest, most organic foods and you’re helping out our Earth by using paper bags! I can promise that you’ll never leave disappointed.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:03 am
I don’t have specific product recommendations but I can tell you that I connect with my two girls by baking. We make cookies, cake, popovers,biscuits and more. We decide what we are going to make then we go to whole foods for the ingredients.My children are 2 and 5, and I work to teach them to celebrate food and indulge in quality and responsible ingredients. Honestly, they don’t care about that stuff, they just want to spend time with me. That said, I know the lessons I teach them now will impact their future.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:07 am
What is not the like at Whole foods?!?! I have so many favorites!! My all time favorite are the lemon poppy seed scones!! They are mini and delicious!!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:11 am
Ever since my mom passed away, I have celebrated with my grandmother. For Mother’s Day, i would give her a basket of all her favorite things from Whole Foods. This would include Organic Merlot, a hearty, organic, whole grain bread, a few kinds of cheese (local/organic), roasted red peppers, spicy olives, and cornbread.
She really deserves the world after all she has done for me.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:13 am
I would buy some organic fruits, veggies, cheeses, bread and meats and make a picnic. Or just eat right in the cafe!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:22 am
I love “Wholefoods” market. I love your cold cuts, the best ever. Everytime I visit your store, I am totally hypnotized and spend more than I should, can’t help it. By the way, your flowers are simply so alive, I bought some flowers 1 week ago, and they are still on my table looking as fresh and beautiful as the first daythey were purchased. No florist can compare their flowers to “Wholefoods” flowers. Thank you so much.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:37 am
I like the organic fruits and vegetables. Always great quality and selection.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:51 am
We get the fresh-made vegan pizza (with whole wheat crust, wild mushrooms and veggie sausage), a jar of Earth’s Best baby food, some chocolate silk soy milk and vegan raspberry parfaits from the bakery for an easy picnic lunch!
April 30th, 2009 at 1:02 am
there a few standards that make meal time fun and easy. #1 on the list is Whole Foods 365 Hard Taco Shells- they are a fun way for the family to create their own meal. Only 20 seconds in a warm oven is all that needed, then add sauteed ground turkey breast, vegies/lettuce, cheese, salsa. Kids don’t realize how healthy the meal is and its fun,fast, and tasty. Other creative meals start with the frozen pizza dough and again the family member build their own masterpieces.. We just put out several healthy ingredients and the meal is a success. For a special treat I’ll let one of the kids choose a dinner item from Whole Foods. The rules are it can’t be a completely ready made and they need to help a bit in preparation. Two weeks ago Whole Foods Meat department’s “meat loaf” was our winning entry. My daughter commented how everything looked so good in the meat department even though raw meat usually looked “gross”. The meat loaf was already seasoned bur required the shaping and the cooking. It was enjoyed by all. Once amonth we try to cook something new and whole foods makes it easy to choose something new and healthy
April 30th, 2009 at 1:08 am
I shop at WF particularly for cheese. They have a large selection of cheese and Parmigiano Reggiano is my all time favorite.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:32 am
While pregnant I started shopping at whole foods. I discovered 365 diapers and wipes that are recycled and dye free! I use the organic Earth Mama Angel Baby (Angel Baby Bottom Balm) its works great on diaper rashes, but its amazing as “first-aid-in-a-jar” for the whole family: cuts,scrapes,burns. And of course as a full time working mom a love the rotisserie chicken, its make s my life so much easier =)
Thank you!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:26 am
A baguette, a bottle of organic chardonnay (Bonterra is my favorite), some yummy manchego cheese, and some ready-to-eat fresh fruit…a Mother’s Day picnic!
For pampering, one of my favorite things is Weleda’s “Skin Food”.
Enjoy!
April 30th, 2009 at 5:19 am
I love love Wallaby Yogurt! I found it during my pregnancy and ate it almost 2 times a day! Now I am hooked! Mmmm, just plain ol’ vanilla bean is my favorite!
Happy Mothers Day!
April 30th, 2009 at 5:35 am
I love the fresh spring coconuts for making raw chocolate pudding. I add raw cocoa from Natural Zing, which I buy at Whole Foods Rochester. Yummm!
April 30th, 2009 at 5:35 am
Being a mom of a 3 year old and a 3 month old can be challenging at times. It can be hard to find time to spend with both kids and get all the things done around the house. I always looks for way to cut down on times spent on chores.
One thing I use to consider a chore was combing my daughters EXTREMELY curly hair. To wash, condition, and comb through the curls would take over an hour. Luckily, I found two great products at Whole Foods. The first is Knot Today which is a leave in conditioner. This works great for getting out the snarls and tangles without tears or battling with the comb. The second is Kinky Curly Curling Custard. This is great for keeping the frizz away.
Both product smell and work great. I feel good about using them because they do not contain any chemicals like other products made for children. Both of these products have helped me cut hair time down to about 20 minutes allowing for more fun time which all 4 of us(mom, dad, and kids) love!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 5:45 am
For me, its all about the General Tso’s Vegan Chicken….Never hurts to show mom a little vegetarian love
April 30th, 2009 at 5:55 am
I love Really Raw Honey- It has amazing nutrients in it and tastes delicious. It makes any natural tea delicious to drink. How could something that tastes so wonderful be so good for you!
I also love the really green-berry powder. I place a teaspoonful of powder in a glass of water and am providing my body with enough fruits and vegetables for a whole day.Mom’s work so hard all day, it’s nice to know we can do something good for ourselves and our bodies.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Thanks to Whole Foods, I have the ability to pick up healthy meals instead of hotel food, when I travel on business. I owe it all to my daughter who has become more health and green conscious and has influenced me to become a healthier person.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:15 am
I just love the total experience of walking through the store. The colors, the textures, the smells, are exciting but in a calming and relaxing stress-free way. The fruit selection is wonderful and tastes as good as it looks. The bulk foods have the best selection of grains, rices, granola, dried fruits, candy, etc…. take as much as you want or as little as you need, I love the ability to choose. The fish, the salmon, the salmon patties, the variety of turkey sausage. We love the turkey sausage. The tofu section is next…we love the variety of baked tofu which makes a quick and easy meal. We just can’t pass up the hot and cold bar, there is always something delicious to get to eat. The bread selection is wonderful, you have to just take a different kind home and try it, you will love it. Lastly, you have to pick up some coffee, the best tasting coffee.
Going to Whole Foods is like going on a wonderful journey that excite all your senses, it always makes me feel good when I leave with all my special treats. You just have to experience it.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:16 am
I shop the fresh produce… I shop the whole store! I like the
365 brand items. I enjoy the samples, and sometimes I even have to buy what is sampled so I can have more of it when I get home! I also shop at Whole Foods when I travel (if there is one in that location).
April 30th, 2009 at 6:21 am
Oh those specialty burgers would be so great on the ole grill.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:26 am
I’d make mom a delicious breakfast using the plethora of tasty treats at Whole Foods. I’d start with fresh berries topped with creamy greek yogurt and honey. I would serve it with toasted whole grain bagels from the bakery department, topped with Whole Foods hand ground honey roasted peanut butter. Mmmmm…no better way to thank mom for all she does for me every day.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:41 am
Who knew that there was something called Cream of Buckwheat – I’m so pleased – this is now a staple of my morning.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:46 am
My favorite place at Whole foods is the cheese and chocolate area. Nothing like getting a nice piece of cheese with those yummy everything crakers, and some delicious chocolate. I love the truffles that come out at Christmas- we get them every year!
April 30th, 2009 at 6:48 am
The Whole Foods Bakery stands out for me. At what other supermarket can I get a vegan cake…especially rich chocolate!
April 30th, 2009 at 6:48 am
I am at the store about 2-3 times a week..the experience is like a date night..smitten! I have many favorites that are too many to name..The variety and great taste of the food keeps me coming back for more! Kudos to the pecan pie cookie,it makes my mouth water just to think about it! =)
April 30th, 2009 at 6:54 am
I love all of the baked goods…especially for the holidays.
April 30th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Love you guys. My husband is fighting cancer and we buy all of our fresh products from you. It’s a nice “get away” as well. I think chocolate is the way to go for Mother’s Day! “Everything Chocolate” basket!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 7:30 am
I love the idea of making a home spa day with a gift basket that contains bath salts, candles,music, body lotions and organic facial products!
April 30th, 2009 at 7:30 am
I would love to give a lovely bar of 365 Chamomile soap. It smells and feels so nice, who wouldn’t want it?
April 30th, 2009 at 7:34 am
For my mother, I would buy her some free trade chocolate, make her a nice dinner of linguine and pesto served with some of the wonderful bread from your bakery, and perhaps give her some nice lotions from your personal care section in a lavender scent (her fave).
April 30th, 2009 at 7:39 am
The Chai Tea is a great pick-me-up, you’re right!! Thanks for all of the GREAT suggestions – I walk by a lot of these products and would not normally have tried them (Robusto cheese sounds nummy!)
April 30th, 2009 at 7:42 am
To celebrate Mother’s Day, I would pick up a bunch of the fair trade flowers then continue to the fruit and vegetable aisle for the freshest, healthy choices. My favorite part of the store is the Meat/fish counter. It is comforting to know that my family is benefitting from the freshest poultry, beef and fish items. I also have used the Earth Balance butter as well as the coconut oil products to soothe dry skin in the winter.
April 30th, 2009 at 7:43 am
I love the 365 Italian extra virgin olive oil.
April 30th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Whole Foods is gift to myself everyday of the year. It is my favorite place to shop and look for new and interesting products. I just discovered Siggi’s Orange & Ginger yogurt while visiting a Whole Foods in Maryland. I can’t wait until my store in Pennsylvania carries it. I am absolutely hooked on Gerolstiner Water and drink nothing else….buy it by the case. And all the fresh fruits and veggies cannot be topped by anyone else – just walking into the store is always a mood lifter!
April 30th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Get mom fresh herbs to flavor her foods instead of salt.
April 30th, 2009 at 7:53 am
I looooove the tarts with all of the yummy/healthy berries on top! They are soo delicious! I also just recently bought Gabriel’s Moisturizing Liquid Foundation with SF18. It’s really smooth, gives my skin a nice even tone, and I love knowing that I’m not putting a ton of chemicals on my face.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:07 am
365 Herbal Mint shampoo is amazing, it smells so fresh and cleans great! The bakery’s Muesli bread is THE BEST!! I toast a couple pieces every morning with Straus Family Creamery Organic butter…the bread is full of nuts, fruit, seeds and grains and the butter tastes like fresh cream. Sooo good! It is a must have at Whole Foods.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:12 am
The absolute BEST soap I have ever used is the Whole Foods 365 glycerin soap. Compared to other glycerin soaps, it is a bargain. It is also has a creamy lather, but does not “melt” in the humidity of the shower. You get to enjoy every last sliver of soap!
April 30th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Some sparkling grape juice, paired with organic fruit and cheese, with some special whole grain crackers and, of course, FLOWERS! It all about celebrating mom and everything she does.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:15 am
I am planning on filling a Feed 100 bag with Dr. Bronners liquid soap, Weleda Skincare, and some lovely tea for my mom for Mothers Day.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Alba Botanicials Gardenia Hair Wash and Conditioners start (or end) the day with an uplifting scent and don’t strip your hair of its essential oils like conventional shampoos and conditioners. Hair is moisturized, shiny, and the soft scent of gardenias will pick you up throughout the day. I love this product!
April 30th, 2009 at 8:17 am
What makes my day and everyday is the 365 shampoo and vegetable glycerin soap bars! We get them by the case. And knowing that I am giving my family healthy, pure things makes me (and them!) happy! We love the 365 vegan chocolate chips. We put them in all our pancakes and chocolate desserts–we even get our chocolate fix when we need it straight from the bag! But what we love is Brown Cow yogurt with breakfast to start our day and my son loves the 365 Morning O’s in it or as a snack. He just discovered the dried cranberries and he loves to chew on them! We love the 365 cashews with the cranberries as a quick snack. The bagged 365 organic lentils and rice are what my husband loves for lunch made into lentil stew with chicken or lentil curry. He takes it to work along with his organic banana and Larabar.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:19 am
I have many favorites! Let’s start with the bakery and the fresh choc. chip cookies and butter poundcake! The pizza is fabulous along with the spare ribs from the hot bar. I really enjoy the fresh ribeye steak and 85/15 hamburger meat. Some other favorites include: 365 unsweetened butter, sugar in the raw, pro bug, TLC Chocolate milk, colby jack cheese and Kiss My Face Whenever shampoo and conditioner. My family loves Whole Foods so much that we always go as a family! Of course we also get to try the various free samples too! If you have not been to Whole Foods, you MUST go!
April 30th, 2009 at 8:21 am
I plan on making my mom a nice light lunch by grilling Whole Foods chicken breasts and 365 organic whole wheat pitas, then I will make a simple salad using Earthbound Organic greens and some 365 fresh produce.
My mom can’t go a day without flowers to liven up the house, so I will grab some of the beautiful (and fair trade!) bouquets from Whole Foods as well.
The great thing is that I can still make a special day for mom by turning simple “green” and organic products into an outstanding meal.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:31 am
Going to a Salud class and learning what products to use and how to use them is a great treat.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:31 am
My mom and I have always had a great relationship, but recently we have been bonding even more thanks to your store. We have been participating in some of the in-store events. Two weeks ago we went took a tour of the store and learned “how to shop healthy on a budget” and tonight we are taking a flower arranging class. Thank you for giving us a reason to spend more time together while learning at the same time!
April 30th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Hands down my favorite mom treats, the things that papmer me year round:
Indigo Wild Zum bars
Burts Bees Apricot Oil (removes makeup, softens cuticles!)
Anything from the tea shelves (tho i’m especially fond of the early grey)
And what’s tea without toast? I love toasted Challah
and a few flowers here or there are nice too!
April 30th, 2009 at 8:41 am
I love the wine classes. It introduces so many new wines and then we can pick our favorite one. The classes are a lot of fun.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:41 am
I love the naan and the cheeses.Mmmmmmmmmmmm pizza and grill cheese.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:42 am
I could spend a whole day at Whole Foods! Here are some of my favorite products (as a mom). Starting with edible items, I love the local Goodflow wildflower honey. This is great with some fresh brewed organic fresh mint tea. If you prefer to use tea bags, I like to use the naturally sweetened Barefoot Botanicals Soothin’ Infusion Herbal tea. This pairs nicely with a package of 365 tamari rice crackers and some Pure Luck Dairy chevre. Whole Foods offers a great selection of organic beers and wines if you’d rather have that with your cheese.
My latest favorite meal option is to buy some Paqui cilantro flavored tortillas and go back to the “smokehouse” and get a pound of the sliced chicken fajita meat. Yum!! This also goes well with my all time favorite salad, the Sweet Summer Kale salad, made fresh on the salad bar. Pair this with some Shiner Hefeweizen beer garnished with a fresh organic orange slice.
A nice bouquet of local wildflowers from the TX Hill Country on the table makes this a lovely meal setting.
For my “whole” body, I like to use the 365 Lavender shampoos. They are very reasonably priced and take me mentally to the lavender fields in the TX Hill Country. There is also a great lavender bath by Dr. Hauschka that makes your bath smell divine!! To take care of my skin, I have recently fallen in love with the Ann Webb natural skin care line. My face hasn’t broken out since I started using it…and talk about smooth! My complexion has never looked better! My favorite Ann Webb Skin Organics products are the Cucumber Sage Calming Mist, Goji Azelaic-Night Time Clarifying Serum, and Vanilla Açaí -Youth Preserver Night Cream.
Whole Foods also makes a wonderful vitamin line to keep my insides working at their optimum best. I take a daily vitamin, Vit. B Complex, Vit. D3, Calcium/Magnesium and each night take a melatonin supplement to give me a good night’s rest.
As you can see, Whole Foods supports me internally, externally, physically and mentally. Plus it just feels “good” to shop there!! Thank you Whole Foods!!
April 30th, 2009 at 8:43 am
I absolutely love the produce section. As a vegan this is an essential area for me to shop in. Everything is arranged so wonderfully and looks super fresh. I never have to search for the best looking fruit or vegetable because they all look perfect. I almost feel bad taking the food off of the shelf because I dont want to mess it up. One thing I love about this section is that you always see WF employees re-stocking or offering assistance.I will not eat produce from any where but Whole Foods. Lastly, I know we had to choose the one section we love the most but I must say all of the sections are just great, really.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Go to WholeFoods Market this Mother’s Day to get your Ma something specially unique.
Breakfast, choose a delicious fruit cup from the prepared foods in the refrigerator of your local WholeFoods. While you’re there, stop by the non-dairy milks isle and select my favorite low calorie, delicious and creamy “Blue Diamond Almond Breeze,” in Unsweetened Vanilla. Only 40 calories a serving, this is such a treat for smoothies, in cereal, by itself, with cookies or any other baked goods. This product is my favorite way to enjoy a healthy beverage, and it is the perfect substitute for whole-fat milk, as some ladies find those calories just a little too many
I would serve the fruit cup and almond milk with a pastry from the bakery, like one of the delicious cinnamon-raisin bagels that are always fresh and chewy. Take it to her hot, and have them toast it for you and load it with one of those fruity cream cheese spreads!
Before leaving WholeFoods with your Mother’s day breakfast, pick up a Burt’s Bees gift set, these contain a nice variety of moisturizing, skin-nourishing products in travel size; it’s a great way to test a number of products without committing to the full size. Plus, Burt’s Bees as a company carries a standard of social responsibility combined with environmental conservation, morals which are aligned with that of WholeFoods.
This Mother’s Day treat will show her that she is truly appreciated.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Some fish to grill, a well chosen salad from the salad bar, and a fruit tart from the bakery would make a fabulous dinner that would be simple, healthy, and elegant. While my husband is there he might as well stock up on some of my favorite body products such as Alba facial scrubs and just about everything Burt’s Bees. A hug and kiss from my beautiful daughter is all that I really need to make my mother’s day special. But, all the above ideas would be icing on the cake!
April 30th, 2009 at 8:47 am
After working all day i am going to let my family know where to pick up the freshest and healthiest suppers to go for me!
April 30th, 2009 at 8:51 am
When WF came to Sarasota I think I came there everyday for the first six months. I work further away now and cannot go there everyday for lunch but I do make any excuse I can to make a lunch date and go by. The veggie sushi, Kombucha and yummy breads are among my favorites. You can also never go wrong with the variety of tofu. My mom is a huge fan and when I took her there for the first time it was (for her) better than taking her to the Ritz. She loves it aand I truly enjoy picking up gifts for anyone there including potted herbs, flowers, a small gift of ssoap. I can never go wrong.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:53 am
I love the fish that’s crusted with nuts, wasabi etc. It looks like I spent a lot of time preparing my meal when really I spent VERY little time. A bonus is that it’s healthy!
April 30th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Having products to trust are healthy and support the well being of my family is my favorite part of whole foods. My families’ favorite is the Salmon Spinach Feta Burgers – such a wonderful, healthy, easy main dish! My personal favorite is the Luna bars – Whole foods has such a great selection of protein bars! These are PERFECT on the go! With a full glass of water I have found that these will fill me up for hours! Plus they are much healthy than making an emergency stop at fast food or going hungry!
April 30th, 2009 at 9:14 am
My idea of a special Mother’s Day is all about the kids. My kids love to help me go food shopping and then cook. We will decide what we will make and then go together to shop for our recipe and then go home and cook. We usually do a big meal on Sunday’s and have it ready for Dad when he gets home from work. My kids try just about anything so we eat a wide variety of foods. We love the produce section at whole foods. They love to buy different fruits to juice and make frozen juice pops. We also love the yogurt selection. When they come home from school they love yogurt and the Envirokids fruit bars. Also, sometimes when we are busy with after-school activities we will stop at Whole Foods for the salad/soup bar. We each pick what we want and sit there together and have dinner. The soups are fabulous.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:15 am
We enjoy the teriyaki salmon burgers — and all the fish — at the north Evanston, IL Whole Foods. I’ve even special ordered smoked haddock and other fish that was not in the display case. All of the Whole Foods staff there are knowlegeable and friendly — they make grocery shopping a pleasure!
I recommend the salmon burgers to all my friends – they’re great with Spectrum’s wasabi mayonnaise for us adults, along with a crisp glass of white Domaine de Pouy, and without for the little ones – fantastic!
April 30th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Each mother’s day, my son gives me the same handmade Mother’s Day card, a simple cut out tea pot picture glued to a piece of contruction paper. Each year the coloring changes as he’s gotten older, the coloring is in the lines. It has become neater, but each time I open the little teapot, I find the same thing tucked inside, a Tazo Zen tea bag, found in the tea isle of Whole Foods.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:19 am
My best friend and I love your store. Her 3 year old calls it “the happy store” so now we all call Whole Foods THE HAPPY STORE!!! We get excited just by the smell when we walk in, fresh, fruity and happy! You guys are the BOMB! You Rock!
April 30th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Basically the entire store is amazing. Things my family and my mother (who has raised 5 wonderful and healthy kids, what a saint) enjoy most are starting with some apps…a large baguette with salmon spread and artichoke spread. These are staples in our house whenever having people over for dinner. We have recently become huge fans of the pizza bar…we no longer order from cottage inn but either go for the wednesday deal or pick up our own dough there and make our own pizza! It is so much fun, very interactive and takes no time at all, plus the house ends up smelling great too! Finally for dessert…gelato you can never go wrong with- esp one of the fruit/mixed berries to cleanse and refresh your palate. We have gotten numerous birthday and special occasion cakes from the bakery and have never been disappointed. Lastly there decadent fair trade brownies…they don’t have them all the time but when they do…buy one! they are moist and so so so delicious…pair it with a cup of their coffee and you will be more then satisfied! Can’t wait to celebrate, Happy Mother’s Day to all!!
April 30th, 2009 at 9:22 am
I love the produce section of the store-always wonderful and fresh. And the beer and wine selection is the bomb too!
April 30th, 2009 at 9:27 am
I adore whole foods. I love the preparred food aisles the best. My most favorite thing is the smoked gouda pasta salad. I also love the freshly prepared salads and fruit. I could eat there eveyday. One of my other favorite things are the little bento boxes that include a protein, noodles, rice and other goodies. I could live in Whole foods.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:33 am
One of my favorite spots at WF is the Cheese Area…the selection is fantastic – for all budgets and I like that they source many cheeses I can’t get elsewhere.
What also helps is the staff is always knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their offerings and eager to share their “finds and favorites” so its much more personal than pulling a box or a cube off the shelf…
WF has many great items for moms, but I have to say the video was like an annoying tv ad
April 30th, 2009 at 9:36 am
I love the Earth Balance spreads- I use them all the time and my husband doesn’t even notice the difference. Make it special by adding some fresh garlic and parsley or some dill. Any fresh green herbs mixed in would be delicious, add a little lemon zest for zip.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:46 am
The flower section is my favorite spot in the store, every time I walk in Whole Foods it brings a smile to my face. I would suggest a lovely arrangement or a nice orchid with some sweets or a box of truffles.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:49 am
I love your Nordic Naturals Cod Liver Oil. It’s great for children who have Autism. I give it to my kids everyday. I think the best gift for a mom would be a WF bag filled with fresh salsa, chips and flowers.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:50 am
The organic honey…we can never have enough – from cereal for the kids in the morning, to cooking up some Whole Foods organic chicken with honey glaze…(my Mom’s favorite) to using it in a beauty regime…just can’t get enough!!!
Thank you for the giveaway!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 9:57 am
I love the flowers – as she said they are just a pick-me-up and add just a taste of aahhhhh
April 30th, 2009 at 9:59 am
The granola selection at Whole Foods is wonderful! Also, it is great that you can buy in bulk and bring your own bags, etc. as it is better for the environment.
Of course, the best part of Whole Foods is the people who work there! So many of those who work there are very kind and helpful, which is quite refreshing.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Keeping my body healthy is important if I want to live to be an active and healthy grandmom. I can always count on the professionals in the vitamin and supplements aisle to help and advise. I now have a Vitamin Punch Card which in these tough economic times really helps! I also love the wonderful array of cheese and organic vegetables and fruits. Whole Foods has kept its commitment to providing America with health choices and I consider them the leader in this movement and lifestyle.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Oh, where to begin!! Every product is such a recommendation. First of all, my son cannot live without your 365 Brand Organic Mixed Berry Spread & Organic Creamy Peanut Butter. This is a daily staple in our home. We cannot feel clean and refreshed if we do not start off our day with your 365 Brand Herbal Mint Shampoo & Conditioner. It is SAFE enough to use on my little one without all the extra additives and artificial colors. One final fave is 365 Brand Organic Steak Sauce (regular flavor not mustard based). Your store and products have changed my life!!! Thank you!!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:02 am
I love the bulk grain called kamut, which I buy in the Fresh Pond store. It is chewy, hearty and sweet, and makes a delicious addition to grain salads, or a great side dish. It’s more flavorful when cooked with broth instead of water. Yummm!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Even though I live over an hour away from Atlanta, I drive in every 2 to 3 weeks with big coolers in my car and stock up at Whole Foods. It is worth the drive to get great tasting, healthy foods for my family. I love the spinach feta turkey burgers. I serve them with wild rice and a side of a vegetable and Seeduction rolls for a quick dinner. I have too many favorites to mention, from the wildflower cheddar to the cranberry orange scones (my kids gobble those up and love them frozen!). I eat the almond french vanilla granola almost every day for lunch on top of 365 vanilla yogurt mixed with fresh fruit and nuts. I wish we had a Whole Foods closer to home, but until then I will keep driving in!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:09 am
The artichoke/cheese pizza is one of the best out there. Great for a quick lunch or even dinner.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Coconut Water!!
I tend to become dehydrated easily as water doesn’t really motivate me to remember to find a moment in my daily life of toddler-chasing to stop and take a drink. The other options: soda, juice, or flavored waters all have downsides. Harsh chemical additives, caffeine, or simply an overdose of sugar. O.N.E. coconut water has no added sugar, no preservatives, and it is a natural electrolyte drink that is low in sodium.
O.N.E. coconut water is great for pregnant and breastfeeding moms, children and even older infants. It’s a wonderful substitute for traditional sports drinks or juices, and it is appealing to children without giving them a sugar high. For me, it’s a delicious incentive to stay hydrated.
Yummm!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:25 am
I do 80% of my shopping here. My son and I really like the vanilla 365 version of oreo cookies. The sesame tofu in the prepared food section is to-die-for! Now that it’s starting to get warm, the mango 365 fruit bars are really good. Lately I’ve been having for breakfast Seven Stars Farm yogurt (highly recommened it!)with some granola and almond mix.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Pancakes with organic 365 grade A maple syrup!! Topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries – YUM!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Whole foods market is a great place to for organic foods so why didn’t the video have some foods that were organic? This is why I shop there in the first place. I liked the makeup and the bags for food.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:37 am
I don’t spoil myself often…might I say often enough! When I do, however, I buy ShiKai Hand and Body Lotion (Pomegranate) and Nature’s Gate body wash (Pomegranate Sunflower). A little pampering almost makes all the silly things that come with having sons (ages 14, 17, 22, 24, 25, 28 and 30) and daughters (11, 19 and 31) worthwhile.
My first grandbaby is due in 2 weeks. I plan to make the 20-minute drive back to my local WFM next week – just to get the first of many packs of gDiapers to come. (Just because I didn’t know there were better for Our Mother alternatives doesn’t mean the next generation shouldn’t!)
April 30th, 2009 at 10:40 am
I just discovered the three sisters cereal product line and thought I’d never get a chance to eat “Lucky Ch**ms” again until now; I love the toasted oats with marshmallows!! I love the fresh, pizza made daily from the deli department and the fresh fruit tarts from the bakery department are awesome!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:41 am
We have many faves too! We love the kefir with cereal in the morning with some organic fruit. My kids can’t get enough of the Naan bread made into pizza–it’s a great easy meal for me too! As a treat for my feet I use the Burt’s Bees coconut foot cream. Thanks Whole Foods!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Well, I drive 1 hour each way to get to our nearest Whole Foods Market….and it is worth it! We are a family of 5, and feeding my brood healthy and flavorful foods is of utmost importance. One of my sons is dairy intolerant, so your unsweetened rice milk is a must. I think I buy out the shelf on most trips! We also love Wallaby yogurt–especially the pineapple coconut. I buy all of our pastas and sauces in your 365 brand and love them!! I can’t really think of a department I don’t visit…and the peace of mind I have in feeding my family well, as well as the affordability of your products make it worth the drive every few weeks.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:44 am
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April 30th, 2009 at 10:44 am
A WONDERFUL SEAFOOD LUNCHEON. FOR APPETIZER, PARRANO CHEESE, CRACKERS, GRAPES & STRAWBERRIES. THEN FOR THE MAIN MEAL, A SALMON FILET WITH RICE AND A SCALLOP SALAD. A PEAR SODA AND OR A NICE WINE TO DRINKT, AND FOR DESERT….CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE, CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES…..CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE!!! UMMMM, UMMMM GOOD!!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:47 am
I love everything Whole Foods stands for. The locally grown produce and local honey are my favorites!
I also love the large selection of fresh seafood that is certified by the Marine Stewardship program.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:53 am
My favorite store on the planet! The selection of healthy food is so incredible and I love the recipe ideas that are offered by WF to help me put together awesome meals. My family loves the meals I serve, thank you! In addition to eating healthy, my personal secret in treating myself is the natural makeup and body-care products that are available at WF. Lamas eye and face cream is just one natural product of many that are available and truly makes me feel feminine. Oooh, I’m ready to face the world!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:56 am
I love the Tika Masala prepared sauce that you find in the produce section of Whole foods. I place 3 boneless chicken breast halves and the sauce in a saucepan and simmer for about 45 mins. Shred chicken and serve over brown rice (found in the bulk grains section) with a large salad. A family favorite!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Just going into Whole Foods is a fun experience. Walking around and exploring with some girlfriends is a neat outing! I love how the produce is so nicely displayed, it is like art. The bulk section is one of my favorites. I love to bake, and enjoy all the unique flours, grains, etc. I really like the coucous, millet, and quinoa. WOW! The fresh peanut butter is great for anyone who loves peanut butter, like me. One other thing that really helps a busy mom is the 365 organic brown rice. We cook a pot up and then store any leftovers in the fridge for a quick addition to many meals. It’s great with stir frys, or even tacos! Yum!
April 30th, 2009 at 11:04 am
My favorite item at Whole Foods that is not available anywhere else that I know of in Omaha is the Sambucol Elderberry Syrup. Moms need to stay healthy – great antiviral in Elderberry – to help protect our families in any way we can! I am going to stock up this week. Gotta love whole foods for helping families with natural products instead of synthesized ones. Thanks, Whole Foods.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:04 am
I love shopping at Whole Foods. I could write pages about everything I buy because of the trust I have in getting good quality organic, sustainable everything …from Will Harris’ grass-fed beef to local Georgia Shrimp..to fruits and vegetables ..to whole wheat organic sourdough bread. I love spending time with my 14 year old daughter buying make-up and hair products that are safe and natural. But most of all I love taking a Salud Cooking class..I have fun and learn many tips. They now offer free mini demo classes 2 fridays a month. It makes me feel special as a mom when I take a class and shop right after. Thank You Whole Foods for making me feel special!!! Continue being the special place I love to shop in!!!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 11:22 am
My family loves to go to Whole Foods on the weekend. I have a young daughter who has decided that she likes tofu and this is one place that it is easy to find (also premade items of it in the deli case). The employees are always willing to help us decide on items for her. This makes my weekends as a mom less stressful and more fun with healthy eating.
My son loves the olive bar. My husband loves the fresh meat sausage case and I love the soups and the Mediterranean/Greek Chicken Salad from the bar area. It is my one “pamper” myself item when we go.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:29 am
I love Whole Foods!! If we had a Whole foods in the Lehigh Valley, I would be there everyday :O) My husband and I drive an hour to North Wales, PA. Please open a store in the Lehigh Valley!
April 30th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Asking about ONE product is like putting a kid in a candy store and saying ‘just pick one thing’. But if I had to pick one product…your 365 brand Almond butter..sooo yummy! Just tastes so much better than the other brands in my opinion. I am known by my friends/family and clients as WFM’s #1 fan, I would live there if I could and want to work there if I ever have the availability to, it’