We love our producers, suppliers and vendors and we think most of them have some pretty interesting stories behind their products too. We’re sharing some of our favorites here in an ongoing series.
At Cucina Antica, it’s all about the tomatoes — ripe, farm-fresh San Marzanos grown in Southern Italy, where rich volcanic soil yields some of the world’s tastiest tomatoes.
Chef/Owner Neil Fusco, a native of Italy, knows what a great San Marzano should taste like. His family has grown the prized plum tomato variety for 200 years! Neil works with the same farmers year-round and personally visits their farms to ensure the best quality.
At age 7, when Neil’s mother first taught him to cook, he learned that creating perfect tomato sauce is an art of simplicity. “You’ve got to keep it simple,” Neil says. “Our first ingredient is San Marzanos, and that’s what really stands out.”
Cucina Antica tomato sauce is cooked in small batches using a traditional method with no added water, sugar or tomato paste or purée. The tomatoes are gently crushed and minimally cooked. “Our philosophy is to cook it just enough to highlight the true flavor of the ingredients,” Neil says.
Recently, Cucina Antica also introduced a line of organic salad dressings and ketchup, created with the same emphasis on farm-fresh flavor and simple ingredients.
Our grocery team works hard to bring great-tasting natural and organic products to our stores that meet our shoppers’ needs. Admittedly one of the best things about working at Whole Foods Market is being able to taste your way through these innovative products. I have happily played hooky from my to-do list for a taste of chips and dips, gluten-free cereals and decadent desserts. (Does it still count as a taste if you go back for seconds and thirds?)
We’re pretty excited about the newest products in our stores and think you will be too. Rest assured, we’ve vetted them down to the last crumb! Add them to your shopping list, then tell us and other shoppers what you think by rating and reviewing them on our product pages.
Satisfy that snack attack with these lightly salted, crunchy whole-grain chips from a family-owned company. Sea Salt at the Seashore contains seven whole grains and seeds and How Sweet Potato It Is contains 18 grams of whole grains per serving. Plus, they’re organic, so you can appease your appetite and your values.
These thin, light and crispy oven-baked pretzels have a great shape and are the perfect size for dipping. The satisfyingly delicious flavors include Honey Multigrain, Sea Salt and Everything.
“Who’s playing?” It was a simple question but it caused quite a ruckus in the office the other day. Sorry! I’m just not a big sports fan. But I do like a good showdown and a good party. Which is why I usually grab a few friends and we gather around the TV for the Big Game. And if you’re like me, the question that’s more important than “who’s playing?” is “what are we eating?”
If you follow our blog you know we’ve already shared some Superb Recipes for Game Day as well as some recipes and tips to have a Healthy Game Day and even our produce expert’s “Best Ever” Guacamole. But if you don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen when that great commercial (ahem) play happens, try some of these high-scoring snacks. Like all the products we sell in our stores, they bench the artificial preservatives, flavors and colors. Take a look: Read the rest of this entry »
We love our producers, suppliers and vendors and we think most of them have some pretty interesting stories behind their products too. We’re sharing some of our favorites here in an ongoing series.
Nature’s Path has blazed an organic trail since CEO Arran Stephens founded the company in 1985. Along the way, he’s repeated the same mantra: “Always leave the soil better than you found it.”
The successful company, now 400 workers strong, has remained fiercely independent and family owned, guided by Arran and his adult son and daughter, Arjan and Joyti.
Nature’s Path was an early supporter of the Non-GMO Project, has reduced packaging waste with its innovative Eco-Pacs and EnviroBoxes and has always supported small farms. Arran explains, “One of our main initiatives is to increase organic cropland and support family farms.”
From granola bars to cereals to waffles, Nature’s Path is constantly creating deliciously nourishing organic products while seeking new ways to give back to communities.
We love our producers, suppliers and vendors and we think most of them have some pretty interesting stories behind their products too. We’re sharing some of our favorites here in an ongoing series.
Nicole Bernard Dawes’ mom ran a natural foods store and her dad founded a potato chip company, so it’s only natural she is now on a mission to satisfy families with Late July Organic Snacks.
Chock full of key nutrients and loaded in fiber, whole grains are delicious and priced right for your wallet and your pantry. Go beyond brown rice by exploring rye, millet, oats, quinoa, spelt, wheat berries and more. You’ll find a wide variety of whole grains in our stores — experimentation is heartily encouraged!
Cooking with whole grains is an essential piece of eating a diet based in whole foods. Luckily, they’re also quite simple to incorporate into your menu. Here are some easy ways to enjoy whole grains:
Try barley, quinoa or spelt berries in your favorite soup, replacing rice or noodles.
Cook quinoa, rye berries, cracked wheat, bulgur or barley, cool and toss with chopped veggies or fruit and a vibrant vinaigrette for a salad.
Have a hearty hot breakfast of amaranth, quinoa, grits or oats cooked with dried fruit and topped with nuts and your choice of almond milk, coconut milk or yogurt.
Try kasha, cracked wheat or oat groats in a casserole or hearty stuffing for vegetables (such as stuffed cabbage and stuffed peppers).
Enjoy a sweet treat with a millet, quinoa or brown-rice pudding.
Firmer grains such as rye berries, barley, wheat berries and quinoa can be used just like brown rice as a base for flavorful curries and stir-fries.
Bake oats, amaranth, teff or rye flakes into breads or muffins.
Bonus tip: Whole grains supply key nutrients for good health and contain all the components naturally present in the grain seed kernel: the endosperm, the germ and the bran.
Hungry yet? We’ve picked a few of our favorite recipes that feature whole grains to get you from sunup to sundown. Enjoy!
We love our producers, suppliers and vendors and we think most of them have some pretty interesting stories behind their products too. We’re sharing some of our favorites here in an ongoing series.
With Organicville, no food lover is left behind. Whether your diet is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or you simply prefer to go organic, Rachel Kruse has created something incredibly delicious just for you.
We love our producers, suppliers and vendors and we think most of them have some pretty interesting stories behind their products too. We’re sharing some of our favorites here in an ongoing series.
Frontier knows the quality of spices can make or break a recipe — just a dash of spice can make a world of difference. Frontier focuses on sourcing the best to ensure that home cooks and home bakers can perfect flavors in recipes when using spices like Frontier Fair Trade Ceylon Cinnamon in Sugar-Coated Gingerbread Twists.
Nothing shouts “The holidays are here!” quite like the arrival of eggnog. I love the creamy decadence, the taste of tradition, the once-a-yearness of it all.
But folks who are vegan or lactose intolerant have been out of luck…until now. Not only does Whole Foods Market® sell organic traditional eggnog, but there are also some great non-dairy nog options to suit your tastes. And all of our nogs are free of any artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors or preservatives.
I was curious to know how these non-dairy nogs stacked up to the familiar classic eggnog. So, with the help of some co-workers, we put together an unofficial, informal blind taste test here in the office breakroom (alcohol-free, of course). Here are the results:
Do the holidays bring on visions of sugarplums? Do you dream of chocolate truffles? What about shortbread cookies, ice cream, popcorn? Oh my! My sweet tooth goes into overdrive this time of year.
Here are some snacks and sweets in special holiday flavors that will keep your spirits bright without indulging in any hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup or artificial preservatives, colors or flavors.
365 Everyday Value® Holiday Popcorn
Every batch of popcorn is produced in small kettles for freshness, flavor and satisfying texture. Available in Chocolatey Drizzle Kettle Corn and Dark Chocolate Popcorn Crunch. Only at Whole Foods Market!
365 Everyday Value® Ice Cream
Seasonal flavors available only during the holidays, choose from Pumpkin, Chocolate Peppermint and Egg Nog. Only at Whole Foods Market! Read the rest of this entry »
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Chock full of key nutrients and loaded in fiber, whole grains are delicious and priced right for your wallet and your pantry. Go beyond brown rice by exploring rye, millet, oats, quinoa, spelt, wheat berries and more. You’ll find a wide variety of whole grains in our stores — experimentation is heartily encouraged!
Nothing shouts “The holidays are here!” quite like the arrival of eggnog. I love the creamy decadence, the taste of tradition, the once-a-yearness of it all.
Earth Balance Organic Soymilk Nog
365 Everyday Value® Holiday Popcorn
365 Everyday Value® Ice Cream
