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Feb. 26-27, '10 Organic Produce Gals Weekly News
Celebrating American Heart Month |
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VINNY'S CORNER |
Here's what's organically cookin' at
"A Place To Be Bistro"
Expect to find some of our fresh asparagus offered as a side dish, more of his famous spinach salad creations as well as his mashed yams.
He always has our OPG romaine lettuce for his salads, and ask for his fresh herb infused dressings. He has organic basil, parsley and thyme on board to season up whatever he has on hand! | |
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Greetings Tim!
Already it's the last week of February, hard to believe, isn't it? They say time flies when you're having fun... also when you get older! Well, I like to think of it as "more experienced." That sounds better! However you look at it, this is the last week we'll focus on our heart health... but let's not forget all we have learned, eh? By the way, how is everyone doing on those New Year resolutions? We don't want to forget about those either. I wrote a little something about New Year resolutions... stay tuned, it's with the editor.
This week I tried to eat as many of those items on the "foods for the healthy heart list" as I could. I'm still breathing! Just a reminder, we have MOST of these foods at the farmstand, but not all are available this time of year. Like cantalope... yeah, you can get it on the conventional market form Chile, but eewwww... it's loaded with toxic pesticides that go unchecked. You don't want to eat ANYTHING from Chile unless it is certified organic by the USDA, then you know it is safe.
Jeannine and I have been toying with ideas for more heart-healthy recipes and today she hit the jackpot when she came over with her Madagascar Inspired Greens! It is the official "Recipe of the Week" and you can find it on that quick link to the left. We are fine tuning our OPG cookbook and should be ready to go to print within the next 30-60 days. Now is the time to send us any healthy recipes if you wish to be included, we'd love to have you in our kitchens!
For more heart healthy recipes check out this website
Finally, remember, it's not just the food you eat, but your whole lifestyle that affects your health and heart. Finding and maintaining balance is key... with exercise, nutrition, and that whole body/mind/spirit thing. That's why, alongside the cookbook, I'm writing "Nutrition For Your Soul." You can get a sneak peak on that tab of our website... I keep it separate, but you may open what I refer to as the "pantry of my heart" if you wish. With that in mind, this morning I looked up some little sayings (in that favorite book of mine again) about the heart. Here goes...
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart and good news gives health to the bones.
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man.
Seems to me, the condition of your heart affects your health from the inside out... I wrote about that one, too.
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| PRODUCE IN THE NEWS...
In case you missed them (we sold 40lbs in less than two hours, sorry!) we ordered twice as many of those delicious jersey sweet potatoes so everybody should be able to get some!
Back to the plate after a time out expect to find some green cabbage, rainbow chard (one of those healthy heart things), fresh thyme, Russian Banana Fingerling Potatoes, russett potatoes at super low price, crunchy mixed bean sprouts (makes a great snack), blueberries at a berry good price for this time of year, and as requested, we ordered some
sweet yellow onions. They should be real nice for carmelizing in any of your creations. Oh, and last but not least, we brought back the delicious pecan rolled dates for a tasty treat.
I ordered whole wheat lavash wraps last week, but they came in too late to make our truck, but they'll be on board this week.
This is the last time we plan to have our raw organic almonds in the house for a while, so don't miss out! Yeah, they're pricey, but so is a slice of cheesecake, eh? LOL
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 ON SPECIAL THIS WEEK:
Broccoli is down to only $2.00 bunch
Carrots $.75 1lb or $3.95 5lb bag
Baby Carrots $1.50 1lb bag
Rainbow Chard $1.50 bunch (check out the new pic!)
Red Leaf or Romaine Lettuce $1.75 each
Russett Potatoes $3.25 5lb bag
Yukon Gold Potatoes $2.25 2lb bag
Roma Tomatoes $3.00 1lb
Yams, Jersey Sweet Potatoes were so good we ordered more and they are still only $2.25 2lb bag!
California Avocados only $1.25 each... Got Guac???
and Franny's Jumbo Raisins are 20 cents off at $4.75 10oz can
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PREORDERING
Pre-ordering is available for a nominal service fee of just $2.00. Here's how to do it:
In the QUICK LINKS column to the left, find CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER or click on the
.xls version of the list link in the block above.
1. The .xls version of the list will appear after a minute or so
2. Select desired items in the quantity column.
3. Add your name and phone number to the bottom of the list.
4. Save and name this form as a document.
6. ATTACH YOUR ORDER & SEND. I'll reply with an "I got it!" email.
You may aldo reply to this email with a list of your selections in your own format and we can transfer it to our order sheet.
Any way you do it, we'll have your order packed and ready for convenient pickup any time after 10am Friday morning. Please send your order by 7am Friday and pick up no later than NOON on Saturday. Just call if you will be late or we'll restock the produce so it can find a good home! | |
HOURS/LOCATION
OUR FARMSTAND IS OPEN on FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS, 9AM-5PM
RAIN OR SHINE! Come find us at the TOP of Cherry tree Blvd--
Just head up the hill on McCulloch Blvd. , turn UP Cherry tree Blvd. and you'll find us at the end of the road... at the entrance of the lovely HAVASU FOOTHILLS ESTATES.
If you miss us during regular hours or will be away for the weekend, don't hesitate to check in by sending us an email or call to see what's left. We always have a little something left over to put in our MIRACLE MONDAY BOXES!
Thanks for being our "Produce Pals", we appreciate you!
Many blessings,
Becky Bassham
aka Organic Produce Gal
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