Are you a fan of The Whole Deal in-store value guide? If so, here’s a sneak preview of the special December issue we’re putting together. It will focus around giving and entertaining on a budget and feature several recipes for amazing “small bites” party food that cost less than 50 cents per piece-many much less than that!
I know, I know, it seems awfully early to be talking holiday parties, but to be ready to inspire and assist you when the time comes we have to start Christmas in July, so to speak. And this year we also want some help from you! Simply use the comments space below to share your own favorite value-focused “small bites” holiday appetizer recipe that costs less than 50 cents per piece. If your favorite is selected as our favorite of all the entries, we’ll send you a $50 gift card and print your recipe in The Whole Deal. But, hurry up, the deadline is October 5th!
Good luck…I can’t wait to get a taste of your ideas.
And, if you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for The Whole Deal e-newsletter. You’ll hear from us a few times each month about in-store specials and money-saving tips…and future contests, too.
Tune in to our Whole Story blog each Wednesday in October for a special value-focused weekly contest!
The end of September at the national buying office is “apple in the mail” time. Every few days we receive a carefully packaged box in the mail courtesy of our longtime friends in the apple trade. It is something of a silly tradition because all of us here know just about everything there is to know about the varieties produced for commercial sale. And while there are slight variations from year to year in the quality and condition of the fruit, I suspect the real reason growers send us apples is to remind us, after many months of apple availability being limited to imported and stored apples, that it is once again time for new crop apples. Read the rest of this entry »
Ever wondered what’s happening in your body when your mood is high (or low)? Listen in to learn about the causes of mood imbalance and science-based herbal approaches. Dr. Keri Marshall, Medical Director for Gaia Herbs, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor specializing in pediatrics, women’s medicine and chronic disease management.
An apple a day… you know how it goes! I remember wondering about it as a kid, but I don’t think it ever occurred to me to question the validity of it or where the saying came from until I got a little older. Like now! So, I did some digging and found that this favorite proverb may have originated in Wales. According to the Phrases.org website, the February 1866 edition of a magazine called Notes and Queries contains this quote of a Pembrokeshire proverb: “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” You can see how that translated into the popular modern version: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Read the rest of this entry »
Mark and Brian Nicholson are third-generation operators of Red Jacket Orchards in Geneva, New York, which grows apples and summer fruits. Red Jacket is a recipient of Whole Foods Market’s Local Producer Loan Program, which provides low-interest loans to local producers.
The Nicholson brothers spoke with us about their farm and how their Local Producer Loan is helping both production and the environment.
The Choptank Oyster Company is a thriving oyster hatchery and farm that produces high quality oysters, while also helping to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Traditionally, millions of bushels of oysters have been harvested annually from the waters surrounding Dorchester County, Maryland, up until the 1970’s when harvest numbers began to drop off substantially as a result of over harvesting. However, The Choptank Oyster Company is helping to turn this situation around by culturing and spawning millions of native oysters in the bay at any one time.
To some people I know, cooking a meal just for themselves seems a lot harder than, say, cooking for four. It can be intimidating to look at a recipe that serves four to six and try to figure out how to scale it down…or decide what to do with all the leftovers. What I’ve learned over the years as a foodie (and chronic dieter) is that cooking for one is actually a much bigger joy than cooking for four (or more)!
The best part about cooking for one is that you only have to take into account your food preferences. Think about it: no worrying if someone doesn’t like something or is allergic to it. No wondering if they had Asian food last night if you’re wanting to cook up a stir-fry, or if they had Italian for lunch when it’s chicken piccata you’re craving.
As a singleton, I’m pretty busy with my bustling social life most nights (if you count the contestants from So You Think You Can Dance as your social life), but I still like to sit down and have a real dinner while my dog pants in my face. A real dinner, to me at least, usually consists of a protein source, good carbs and a green veggie. Cooking that for yourself every night can seem daunting at first, but with some strategic planning, you can make it all come together rather easily. Read the rest of this entry »
Along with cooler weather, fall brings a yearning for comfort foods. Sometimes those old favorites can use a fresh makeover! Jennifer wrote asking for help in making her family’s favorite chicken tetrazzini a more healthful, lower sodium recipe. We made this beloved casserole healthier by cutting back on the cheese, using whole grain pasta, and making a sauce from scratch rather than using canned cream of chicken soup. The results are delicious!
Being “green” is one of our most important missions at Whole Foods Market! Our Whole Body team, along with some of our biggest vendors, has been hard at work developing sustainable packaging standards requirements for all of the products we sell in Whole Body, including our own 365 Everyday Value™ and Whole Foods™ brands.
Enacting change by setting clear environmental packaging guidelines has the potential to alleviate environmental strain, reduce our carbon foot print and lead the way for other manufacturers to make these changes as well. Helping the planet while we help our customers find the best there is in supplements and body care! Read the rest of this entry »
I read a lot of health-related information in blogs, newsletters and magazines. I bet you do too. I’m always reading about something that interests me and I make a mental note to add it to my diet. For example, I read about omega-3 fatty acids and think: “I need to make sure I get those.” I learn about probiotics and I tell myself to get a daily dose. And when I see a piece about fiber, that goes into the mental hopper as well. Where do all those mental notes go? Well, I have to admit that my memory cells just aren’t firing the way they used to. What’s a well-intentioned woman to do? Make lists!
I know…lists aren’t for everyone. Some people like living dangerously (in my opinion) and wouldn’t write a list if their life depended on it. I say: “Good for you, Ms. Flying-by-the-seat-of-your-pants. I hope that works for you.” For me, I’m going to write a list. In fact, I write lists for just about everything. You may not want to be as “structured” as me – totally makes sense (my husband and daughter would probably agree). But, if you find that you are consistently missing out on the foods that will help you meet your health goals, then a list is a pretty simple way to make a difference. Read the rest of this entry »
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