If you’ve been on the internet at all in the past couple of years, chances are you’ve heard about bone broth. Well, if you grew up in a home with traditional European or Asian food practices, chances are you’ve known about bone broth your whole life. Bone broth is a staple of many cultural cuisines, […]
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I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that 2016 took a lot out of all of us. Just about everyone I’ve encountered is banking on 2017 being a lot gentler and kinder. One of the best ways we can each contribute to this is by taking better care of ourselves. It’s no secret that […]
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Who ever decided that grown ups should have to swallow pills? I mean, if kids get gummy, chewy vitamins on the daily, why not adults, too? Well, our friends at Honibe decided it just wasn’t fair! Check out this new, good-for-you, gummy multivitamin! Why Honibe Vitamins? This new line of gummy multivitamins comes in adult, […]
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If you’re a regular peruser of our oil and vinegar section, you may have noticed a new bottle or two on the shelves. Bearing the name Chosen Foods, this avocado oil and avocado oil mayo may soon be the best “choice” for your family. What Is Avocado Oil? Duh, Kelly, it’s oil made from avocados! […]
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It’s been a long time coming! Alexis and Andrew brought back 90 . . . or 91 . . . or 92 bottles, absolutely SMASHING our previous bottle record! Thankfully, they did not smash any bottles. We’re not really sure what the OFFICIAL number is, because they returned them some months ago, but we could […]
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‘Tis the season – camping, trips to the beach, hiking through the trees, and getting bit by bugs. If you’re looking for a natural insect repellent to keep your family bite-free this season, read on! Insect Repellent Essential Oils Different essential oils work to repel different insects. Depending on where you live and where you’re […]
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You may have noticed more and more Non-GMO Project Certification labels appearing on packaged items around the store. It looks like this: For many people, it brings up a few questions. What is the Non-GMO Project? Why are only some items certified Non-GMO? What are GMOs anyway? Let’s get to answering them here. What are […]
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Chia seeds and flax seeds have gone from being virtually unknown (save for a catchy ch-ch-ch-chia jingle) to being a staple in many folks’ pantries. You’ve heard that you “should” add them to your diet, and you’ve seen recipes featuring one or the other, but maybe you’re not sure why. Chia vs flax: let’s chat […]
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Often, I’ll get people asking, “What’s the difference between turmeric and curcumin? Should I get the supplement, or the spice?” Turmeric and Curcumin It’s a great question. Turmeric (ter-mer-ick) is a spice made from the rhizomes (the horizontal root-like projections, just like ginger) of the Curcuma longa plant. It has been used as a spice, […]
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Autumn has fallen. It’s cold. Scarves abound. But I never get too sad, because scarf weather means SOUP WEATHER! Specifically, lentil soup. (Although I don’t recommend wearing a scarf and eating soup at the same time – I have far too many soup-splotched scarves in my closet). This weekend, I decided to create a fusion […]
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