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April 30-May 1, '10 Organic Produce Gals Weekly News
Cinco de Mayo Specials! |
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Clean and sanitize using electrically charged water! No chemicals, no empty bottles to throw away! | |
The "Ionator"
Just refill with water and spray dirt and germs away.
Lasts for up to 2 years!
If we order 8 units, we can get a special discount, call me if you want one!
Watch Bill Nye the Science Guy as he explains it here...
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Also, if you own a business and want to know more about email marketing, contact Becky at organicproducegals@hotmail.c
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Greetings Members!
Oh my, today I realized April is almost over! What a lovely Spring season we've had here in Havasu. Well you know what they say about "April showers bring May..." yeah we have flowers. Just don't touch those pretty purple ones! And the farmers had rain to contend with. Rain is good, however, at times it can be one of those too much of a good thing situations that affect crops and harvesting. Back to my little environmental soapbox... while global warming has only increased our average temperature by one degree, results show a 25% increase in storms that drop more than 2" at a time. This is destructive and does not help the farmers!
Cinco de Mayo is this coming up this week so we'll have lots of goodies for you to make salsa, etc. Check our Recipe of the Week if you need some help with that.
And remember Mother's Day is May 9. We have gift certificates available if you would like to bless your Mom with a healthy present. Just don't make her cook it that day!
Or how about a fruit basket?
I visited our LHUSD food service team again today. Plans are under way to make positive changes to the lunch program, beginning with the addition of ASPARAGUS to the menu! There will be a lunch time food tasting event at Havasupai Elementary School on May 12 so we can introduce the kids to asparagus, cheers! Their other food of the month is watermelon, how cool is that?
On the 11th, Linda, the liason to the state, and I will be attending a grant writing workshop so we can prepare our requests for funding the new menu project. Telling the Produce Gal, "That can't be done" is like an invitation or challenge, so here goes!
I recall a few years back someone said you can't have a produce market in the middle of the desert, LOL.
To help promote nutrition as part of a healthy lifestyle, I'll be on the air tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 8:00am at ALIVE FM with Tracy Yohe, morning show host.
Tune in to 95.9 on your FM radio. We'll have some fun as we discuss the importance of being a good steward of our bodies and listen to some upbeat music.
Call us and say, "Hi!" it would be awesome to hear from you! We usually give out prizes, too... 1-866-999-5934
Stay tuned for more updates... including our KIDS' SUMMER FOOD and EDUCATION PROGRAMS coming to a location near you! Get a head's up on our upcoming Healthy Kids Cooking Contest! Winners will get their recipes on next year's school lunch menu, amen!
We are looking for local businesses who wish to sponsor or donate products/prizes, etc. in return for ad space that will be seen by thousands of residents. This is a great cause!
or call (928)486-5414
or call (928)566-9896
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| PRODUCE IN THE NEWS...
Get ready for Cinco de Mayo with some great salsa makin's like tomatoes (regular and Roma), cilantro, red onions (they're back!), jalapeno peppers, and California avocados! If you don't want to make it yourself, we have a new line of salsas from Drew's in Fire Roasted, Mild, Medium, and Hot varieties. Don't forget about our favorite Yucatan Guacamole. I always say that stuff should come with a warning label it's so good... "Don't be caught alone with a bag of chips!"
Well how about our new Flax Snax Crackers? Ummmm...
Also, just in time for the celebration, we have, due to popular demand, dark red kidney and black BEANS! Imagine that! Like I said last week, you never know what's going to happen next around here... like COFFEE! That's another one... you asked for it, you got it, Rhonda is on a mission!
Expect to see the return of green bell peppers artichokes, and parsley. Back to the plate after a long time out we're anticipating baby bok choy, great for a nice stir fry or Asian salad. Another one back after a season break is the Tuscan Cantaloupe, at only about $1.68/lb, it's a super deal.
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ON SPECIAL THIS WEEK... Broccoli $3.15 bunch Sugar Snap Peas $3.00 .5lb bag
Potatoes, Yukon Gold $1.95 2lb bag
Tomatoes, Large $1.65 each
Yams, Jewel $2.50 2lb bag
Calif. Hass Avocados only $0.99 each, Holy Guacamole!!!
Cantaloupe, Tuscan $4.90 each (that's only approx. $1.68/lb)
Dates, Rolled w/ Pecans $5.95 12oz pkg
"Get Your Roasted, Salted Peanuts!" to take to the game for only $2.50 1lb bag
Gold Pineapples $4.95 each Watermelons for $5.95 each!
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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! | QUICK LINKS...More Info:
You'll find many helpful sites just by looking in the "Quick Links" box in the left column of this newsletter.
For our OPG Recipe of the Week, simply click on the link in the quicklinks column in the left margin, or click here http://organicproducegals.com/recipes.html and you'll get straight to my kitchen! Note: the "recipe card" option on the header graphic only works when clicked on our website)
In recognition of Cinco de Mayo, we're featuring our BROCCAMOLE and SIMPLE SALSA for your dipping pleasure!
You can learn to "take charge of your nutrition" by watching "Kitchen Nutrition" on
Ever wonder how to bust open a coconut? Watch me go "Kuku For Coconuts" this week!
Now here's another one... To obtain a discount and lots of information on a Vitamix Blender go to www.vitamix.com and enter coupon code #21-000039. There is also a two speed model (Turboblend 4500) that is almost the same as the one on the website, but has a simple low and high speed option vs. 10 speeds (and a much lower price!) This is the model I use... get 'er going, then crank it up 'til smooth! |
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HOURS/LOCATION
OUR FARMSTAND IS OPEN on FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS, 8AM-5PM
That's right... now with longer daylight hours, we can get a jump start on our day, prepared to open earlier!
As always, 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.
Thanks for being our "Produce Pals", we appreciate you!
Many blessings,
Becky Bassham
"Organic Produce Gal"
"Apples and carrots, please!"
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