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May 21-22, '10 Organic Produce Gals Weekly News
May is FAMILY WELLNESS MONTH! |
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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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Greetings Tim!
It's warming up now here in Havasu and we have some cool crops for you to beat the heat! There's nothing like a fresh vegetable or fruit salad served up this time of year to keep you healthy and fit... especially since we are promoting FAMILY WELLNESS MONTH, striving for communities to emphasize healthy family lifestyles and habits!
Remember, the healthier each family is overall, the healthier we can all be as a whole. What a perfect time to prepare activities and the kitchen for when the kids are out of school over the summer!
Let me know if you have any family wellness ideas to share and they may be in the next OPG News issue!
Last week a listener called in and suggested family exercise and recreation time. What a great point! Exercise is a key factor contributing to overall good health and great way to spend time with the family, even if you coach!
Take a walk with a family member or go for a swim. Treading water or dog paddling around gets your heart rate going, too, without messing up your hair! And don't forget your dog needs exercise, too.
Dogs can be such good role models... always happy to see you when you get home (just try it once, act as excited as your dog when a family member comes in the door), eat whatever food they're given without complaint, love unconditionally, and they're zen gurus of relaxation!
Yes, another tip this week (besides studying canine behavior) is to take a break! You don't have to do it all, at least not all of the time and not long term. Chronic, stressful overworking has bad health consequences! I heard someone say that it's a pride issue when a person will not delegate or allow others to help. Take a short break a couple times each day, close your eyes, clear your thoughts, and take in some deep, cleansing, relaxing breaths (but not while driving, ok?). It's really good for you and you'll get more mileage, really!
We have a special spiritual health opportunity this Tuesday as our Produce Pal Durmond Blatnik presents:
An Evening with Kalamity Falls live at Grace Arts. Join us for a fun and humor filled evening of family entertainment for the child in all of us. Come and see the Story come alive before your very eyes. Meet the characters and leave with a life-changing message.
WHERE: Grace Arts 2146 McCulloch Blvd.
WHEN: 7pm Tuesday May 25
To help promote nutrition as part of a healthy lifestyle, I'm on the air Thursday mornings from 8-10:00am 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 ALWAYS give out prizes, too... 1-866-999-5934
This week, call in with your idea to promote Family Wellness!
Plans are also under way to get our "Kitchen Nutrition" program back on the air so you can actually see how it's done! But we need sponsors to cover production expenses. Your commercials become part of all programs and are subject to multiple air times on TV and internet.
Stay tuned for more updates... including our KIDS' SUMMER FOOD and EDUCATION PROGRAMS coming to a SCHOOL near you!
That's right, every child in LHC will have access to FREE LUNCH all summer long!
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 on our new SCHOOL LUNCH CALENDAR that will be seen by thousands of residents ALL YEAR LONG. This is a great cause!
To find out how you can help with OPG community outreach projects, for recipes (submit or request), or ad/promo opportunites contact me, Becky, at organicproducegals@hotmail.com
or call (928)486-5414
or call (928)566-9896
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| PRODUCE IN THE NEWS...
Well surprise surprise, Rhonda has more new stuff in store for you this week, but you'll just have to come on up the hill to check it out! I never knew our little farmstand could hold so much! Thanks to the Merrill family, we have many exciting new things to offer.
We really need your FEEDBACK on any new items in order to determine what will go on the shelves... and which products to cut! Once again, contact Rhonda for product comments or requests.
Headlining the news this week we have bunched beets coming back to the plate and they're even on special! One of my new favorite snacks is a handful of fresh raw diced beets. They're surprisingly sweet (having the highest sugar content of all vegetables) and super crunchy with a healthy dose of antioxidants to boost! Yeah, ever since I watched that video "FoodMatters" there's a lot less cooking and a lot more chopping going on around here.
Also returning to us this week are the bunched chives, Vidalia sweet onions (great for grilling), crunchy bean sprouts, and yellow Holland bell peppers. In the fruit department expect to see some red delicious apples, blackberries, and making their first appearance this season we've invited the apricot and black sweet cherries, ummmm... they will compliment any fruit bowl.
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ON SPECIAL THIS WEEK...  Green Beans $3.75 1lb bag Beets are back in the house for $2.00 bunch Broccoli $2.95 bunch Sugar Snap Peas $2.95 .5lb bag Tomatoes, Cherry $3.50 pint Tomatoes, Roma are now down to only $2.95 1lb bag
Red Delicious Apples $.60 each
Fuerte Avocados $1.25 each
Calif. Hass Avocados still only $0.99 each, Holy Guacamole!!!
Blackberries $4.75 6oz pkg
Blueberries $4.75 6oz pkg
Raspberries $4.50 6oz pkg
Cantaloupe $3.95 each
click here for the pdf version of our complete list
click here for the .xls version of the list |
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!
New to the farmstand is a line of natural and organic MEAT! Due to the expense, logistics, and perishablility, however, meat must be preordered no later than Monday at 8am!
For the meat preorder info go here:
http://organicproducegals.com/images/meat_ordersheet.xls |
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)
This week we're featuring BRUSCHETTA you can make with those Roma tomatoes on special, fresh basil, and garlic, check it out! Serve it with a loaf of crusty bread, crackers, or over pasta.
You can learn to "take charge of your nutrition" by watching "Kitchen Nutrition" on
www.vimeo.com/kitchenutrition/videos One of my favorite camera guys is back from film school for the summer so I'll be rousting him up to help us get back on the roll! LHHS has some new hi-def equipment thanks to that JTED grant so we're anxious to try it out in the kitchen! Once we meet our production budget, we'll be good to go.
Weekly produce spotlights and updates and local news can be seen on www.havasuvideonews.com This week stay tuned for an upcoming spot on WHEATGRASS
Yes, fresh wheatgrass is available at the farmstand by special order, just let us know if you want some!
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!
And to put it all together, check out Mary Jane's Farm Magazine for organic living at its best. Here's the website, tell 'em I sent you! www.maryjanesfarm.org |
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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
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