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June 25-26, '10 Organic Produce Gal's WEEKLY NEWS
GOT WATERMELON? |
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EPA rated to 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 Tim!
Got watermelon? We do! What a great way to cool off, hydrate, and enjoy a sweet nutritious snack. How's that for multitasking? Watermelon has approx. 92% water content, contains only 48 calories per cup, and is a very good source of vitamin C, beta-carotene, and lycopene (this is the kind of stuff that helps us to prevent cancer and such!)
It is also a good source of vitamins B1 and B6, pantothenic acid, biotin, magnesium, potassium, and dietary fiber. Another watermelon benefit lies in its alkalinity. To remain in a healthy state, we want to keep our bodies relatively alkaline. Many foods, especially processed foods, grains, and meats, bring us to an acidic state. More on this in another newsletter...
Oh, now here's a good physical benefit... If you carry it around long enough it will even make you strong! Did you know they can weigh in up to 90lbs? At the Foothills Farmstand we have them available in two sizes, large and a small icebox size that's perfect for packing along in your cooler when going boating, for a picnic, or camping. Cut it outside to spare the messy kitchen.
Speaking of mess, ask us for a small box or tray to secure it in your vehicle on the way home. last year I had one roll around in the back of my SUV. It crashed into the spare tire gear (lost the battle), cracked open, and well, it was not pretty!
Also keep in mind that while watermelon has a high water content, that means it absorbs a large quantity of water from the ground. If grown conventionally, this means it could contain high amounts of pesticides from contaminated soil. Sure, you can wash off the thick rind, but what we don't want to "throw out the baby with the bath water", eh?
FYI, if you wish to receive up to the mintue updates on what's in store at the farmstand, i.e. Saturday, Super Sunday, and Miracle Monday boxes, let Rhonda know by contacting her at organicproducegals@ymail.com
I, the Organic Produce Gal, just stick to the OPG Weekly News (and work on Fridays, play with food, and do all that other crazy promo stuff!) If it gets too long and boring you can just browse around or simply unsubscribe using the link at the bottom of the news.
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 to hear me razz them about eating healthy (last week I suggested kumquats in place of Pop Rocks and Zots) and offer a little "Nutrition For Your Soul." This week I'm going to surprise them with a pineapple. Welisten to some upbeat music in between the morning antics!
Call us and say, "Hi!" it would be awesome to hear from you and we ALWAYS give out prizes... 1-866-999-5934
To find out how you can help with OPG community outreach projects such as Kitchen Nutrition, the LHUSD Summer Lunch Program, for recipes (submit or request), or if you would like to get word of your product or service in front of a bunch of health conscious people, for ad/promo opportunites contact me, Becky, at organicproducegals@hotmail.com
or call (928)486-5414
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| PRODUCE IN THE NEWS...
If you didn't try one last week, be sure to get your hands on one of our new JAZZ APPLES from New Zealand. Super crunchy, sweet with a hint of tart, and loaded with flavor, they live up to their name as we are so "jazzed" to have them on board!
While you chill out with some watermelon, you may want to heat it up a little with some salsa...
back by popular demand, expect to see some of our favorite "Fresh Cut" Salsas in original, avocado, and pineapple varieties. We'll still have the jars and now is a perfect time to create your own as we plan to sport an array of the finest ingredients with Roma tomatoes at the best price of the year, jalapeno peppers returning, and red and Vidalia Sweet onions.
Our new item this week is dried garbanzo beans, now you can even make your own hummus!
Also returning from a time out of the farmstand, look for fresh basil, portabella mushrooms, red Holland bell peppers, and peaches. In the tuber department we have fingerling potatoes and jewel yams back for you.
Many folks have asked me, "What's the difference between a yam and a sweet potato?"
In a nutshell, while they look similar and have some of the same health benefits, they are not even distantly related!
Yams are the tuber of a tropical vine related to lillies and grasses. They have a higher water and natural sugar content, usually orange flesh, and a darker skin, typically brown or reddish. High in omega 3 fatty acids, their EFA ratio is preferable to that of the sweet potato, however, they contain compounds that can aggravate inflammatory conditions, but much less so than many other foods.
Sweet potatoes come from the morning glory family, have a lighter, thinner skin, pale yellow flesh, with a dry texture similar to that of a baking potato, and are not as sweet as the yam. They contain less omega 3's and twice the omega 6's as the yam, twice as much protein, and have anti-inflammatory compounds. One of the most nutrient dense foods, they contain massive amounts of vitamin A.
The yam and sweet potato have similar health benefits, both low on the glycemic index (don't make your blood sugar rise too fast), and are densely nutritious containing lots of minerals such as potassium, magnesium, phosporous, selenium, zinc, and copper.
With that in mind, scroll down to see my recipe of the week!
Rhonda Jo, CEO Deanna, Mgr. |
ON SPECIAL THIS WEEK...  Green Beans are down to only $3.25 1lb bag Broccoli Crowns dropped to only $2.75 pkg (approx. 1lb) Corn, White only $.99 each! Kale $2.25 bunch Peas, Sugar Snap $2.95 1/2lb bag Potatoes, Yukon Gold $2.25 2lb bag Sprouts, Crunchy Bean or Broccoli $2.75 4oz pkg Tomatoes, Cherry $3.25 1 pint pkg Tomatoes, Roma only $2.25 1lb bag, lowest price this year! Pears, Bosc $.65 each Gold Pineapples $4.85 each Pluots $.65 each
and here are the "berry" good specials this time around... Blackberries $3.40 6oz pkg
Blueberries $2.95 1 pint pkg
Raspberries $3.25 6oz pkg
Strawberries $3.50 1lb pkg
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 9am 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, unable to pick up, or if you would like to make arrangements for an alternate pickup time in advance, so we can accomodate you or 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)
This week's recipe features a new grilling favorite. I brought this to my neighbor's BBQ last week and it was a hit (well, she IS from Jersey, she named it!)... JERSEY GRILLERS. Like last week's grilled veggies, they are great for a BBQ, can be prepared in advance, and require very little cleanup. Thanks for inspiring me, Kat!
You can learn to "take charge of your nutrition" by watching "Kitchen Nutrition" on
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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ANNOUNCING OUR NEW SUMMER HOURS!
OUR FARMSTAND IS NOW OPEN on
FRIDAYS FROM 7:30AM-5PM and SATURDAYS FROM 7:30am-3pm
That's right... now with longer daylight hours, we can get a head start on our day, so we are able 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"
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