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Organic Produce Gal's WEEKLY NEWS
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Greetings Tim!
Due to popular demand, here is the new format for our WEEKLY PRODUCE NEWS...
I'll begin with the SPECIALS OF THE WEEK, then you can scroll down to PRODUCE IN THE NEWS. For QUICK PREORDERING, just go to the link in the RED BOX to the left, it's easy!
If you wish to check out any further health/wellness info or our recipe of the week, just keep on rolling, it's that simple!
SPECIALS OF THE WEEK...
Green Beans $3.25 1lb bag
Corn, White $0.99 each
Peas, Sugar Snap $2.95 .5lb bag
Potatoes, Yukon Gold $2.25 2lb bag
Salad, Fresh Herb $3.25 5oz pkg
Tomatoes, Roma $2.25 1lb bag
Blackberries $3.75 6oz pkg
Blueberries $3.25 6oz pkg
Raspberries $3.75 6oz pkg
Strawberries $3.75 1lb pkg
Cherries, Ranier $6.95 1lb
Grapes, Seedless $4.75 2lb bag
Cantaloupe $2.35 each
For any questions, comments in regards to farmstand administration or mgmt., special requests, or for PREORDERS, contact Rhonda (928)566-9896 or direct email to organicproducegals@hotmail.com (any replies to the weekly news are automatically sent to Rhonda already!)
For OPG Community Outreach/Education projects such as "Kitchen Nutrition", speaking engagements, the LHUSD Lunch program, recipes (submit or request), or if you would like to advertise your healthy product or service to a target audience of health conscious individuals, contact me, Becky Bassham (928)486-5414 or email organicproducegals@hotmail.com |
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PRODUCE IN THE NEWS...
If you ate one of our nectarines last week, you must have noticed they were a different color inside... surprise, they were WHITE NECTARINES! No big deal, personally, I prefer the white variety for their softer skin and even tastier flesh. Years ago, growers actually tossed these snowy-fleshed beauties away as inferior results of cross-breeding different varieties of peaches and nectarines. Later, in the 1980's, Asian markets demanded fruit with lower tartness and the white peaches and nectarines became popular with growers and connoisseurs for their sweet, luscious flavor, tantalizing fragrance, and novel color!
Genetically, nectarines and peaches (white or yellow) are nearly identical, the major difference being the fuzz, or lack thereof. Subtly different in flavor, but similar in nutrional profile with the nectarine scoring slightly higher in Vitamin A/Beta carotene levels (white and yellow alike). Take a look at these...
White Nectarines White Donut Nectarines!
Oh, by the way, in the stone fruit dept did you try one of the DAPPLE PLUOTS? Don't miss out, they are by and far my favorite variety with a dinosaur egg appearance and flavor that is next to none!
Back from a break we are expecting some rainbow chard, green bell peppers (great for stuffing, stir fry, and salads), fresh herb salad, grape cherry tomatoes, apricots, Hass avocados, D'Anjou pears, and drum roll please...
MAUI GOLD PINEAPPLES, they're superb!
New to the farmstand, due to many requests, expect to find some organic bread from Rudi's Bakery in 14 Grain and Colorado Cracked Wheat.
To top it all off, for a special treat, we'll try some Country Choice Organic Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, yum!
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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 also 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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PRODUCE GAL UPDATE...
In the news this week, the Natural Foods industry reported a study done by the University of Colorado linking hypertension to a high fructose diet. They analyzed the diets of 4,528 adults. Those who consumed high amounts (greater than 74g/day or the equivalent of 2.5 bottles of soda) were most likely to have not just high, but very highly elevated blood pressure. The American Heart Association recommends restricting sugar intake due to the potential benefit on weight and cardiovascular risk. Based on this study, it may help with blood pressure as well. Can you imagine what they might find if they analyzed the diets of most American children and the percentage of our youth with diabetic/prediabetic conditions?
So, with that in mind, let's eat our fresh fruit, drink homemade smoothies, fruit juices, and slushies, and take advantage of our healthy selection of natural juices and drinks that are sweetened with regular cane sugar vs. corn syrup!
To help promote NUTRITION and WELLNESS of the body, mind, and spirit, I'm on the air Thursday mornings from 8-10am 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 and offer a bite of "Nutrition For Your Soul" (You can taste a sample of this on the OPG website www.organicproducegals.com) We also listen to some upbeat positive alternative music! Call us and say, "Hi!", ask a question, or make a request, it would be awesome to hear from you and we even give out PRIZES!
1-866-999-5934 (KWFH)
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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)
In case you missed it, I left on the SPICY CHICKEN SALAD it makes for a cool and tasty meal that does not require much cooking! Really good, it's one of our OPG favorites.
This week let's take to the BBQ with the portabella mushrooms and zucchini...
Just cut the zucs lengthwise and trim stems off the shrooms. Spray with olive oil, season with garlic, sea salt (the Garlic Gold Nuggets come in handy here), and any of your favorite herbs such as basil and oregano then grill until slightly tender. You can even add a little parmesan cheese, too. The porties make a great hamburger alternative or compliment any juicy steak!
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 SUMMER HOURS!
That's right, we're really open ALL YEAR LONG, AMEN!
OUR FARMSTAND IS OPEN on
FRIDAYS FROM 7:30AM-5PM and SATURDAYS FROM 7:30am-3pm
With longer daylight hours, we can get a head start on our day, so we are able to open earlier now than in Fall and Winter!
Remember, 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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