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May 28-29, '10 Organic Produce Gals Weekly News
MEMORIAL DAY 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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Greetings!
We're offering bushels of healthy ideas for your Memorial Day Weekend! That's right, we want to help you keep it healthy as you celebrate this weekend (and all the others, eh?)
We have lots of great snacks, a couple of recipes, and some delicious items for barbeques like veggies, potatoes, all-natural humanely raised meats, and even organic hotdogs and sausages as requested by some of our Produce Pals!
Check out some of the regulation kid-tested, mother approved (LOL) healthy snacks that are going boating with us this weekend!
Notice this week we have a few new items to compliment your meals, go great in the ice chest, and offer a refreshing healthy alternative... check out our new Steaz Sparkling Green Teas in natural Orange and Raspberry flavors, and Harney Bros. Lemonade Tea!
We also have a pair of new cheeses up to the plate this week... ricotta and cream cheese.
And a big "Thank You" to all of our veterans, active military personnel, and their families. We appreciate you!
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
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...
We have some berry good prices this week on our fresh berries, they'll all be in the house... blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, in all their antioxidant splendor, ummmm. What an awesome way to enjoy a sweet treat and bless your body with a healthy dose of vitamins at the same time. Is that like double-dipping?
Also in the antioxidant department, we have Brussels Sprouts and Rainbow Chard returning to the farmstand.
We're featuring broccoli crowns this time in place of bunched broccoli, it will spare you a little on the prep time. Too bad for my dogs, they love those big stems! ("Broccoli bones")
Our big red and yellow bell peppers were such a hit last week, we've ordered up some more, so come and get 'em!
After quite a long break we finally found a deal on some grape tomatoes, just in time for the holiday.
Expect to find some lovely stone fruits this week... apricots, nectarines, and peaches, they ripen nicely at room temperature within a day or two, then store in the refrigerator to keep fresh all week long (if you have not eaten them all yet!)
Arriving from New Zealand, we're expecting a fresh batch of kiwi, as the domestic crop out of California is done for the season. In a few weeks look out for the gold variety.
Last, but not least, to top it all off, we have some organic croutons to embellish your favorite salads. Don't forget to stock up on our super fresh "Organic Girl" salads, they're perfect to bring along for any pot luck events!
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ON SPECIAL THIS WEEK...  Green Beans $3.75 1lb bag Broccoli Crowns price to be determined, will be a good deal! Tomatoes, Grape $3.25 pint Tomatoes, Roma only $2.75 1lb bag
Red Delicious Apples $.60 each Calif. Hass Avocados still only $0.99 each, Holy Guacamole!!!
Blackberries $4.25 6oz pkg
Blueberries $4.75 6oz pkg
Raspberries $4.25 6oz pkg
Strawberries $3.95 1lb pkg
Cantaloupe $3.50 each
Pineapples $4.25 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 alo 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!
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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)
For Memorial Day this weekend, here is my POTATO SALAD. Last summer I put out a request for good potato salad recipes to make for Father's Day... here is what I came up with, it was an OPG group effort, very yummy. The batch in this photo includes our purple potatoes for a dash of whimsey!
Also uploaded is our recipe for ROASTED POTATOES for those of you who like 'em HOT!
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.
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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