Sandwich Menu (continued)

by alpineideal, March 16, 2010 | Permalink

Download our brand new sandwich menu here! sandwich-menu1

Feel free to call in orders to be picked up, or just study up on it so that you’ll know exactly what you want when you get in!  If you want something other than the sandwiches that we have listed on the menu, just fill out the “Create Your Own” form in the store and give it to anyone in our Prepared Foods department.  And don’t forget, we can have your sandwich toasted in 90 seconds if you want it hot!

New Sandwich Menu!

by alpineideal, March 10, 2010 | Permalink

Our Prepared Foods department has a brand new sandwich menu! We are making a bunch of new sandwiches in addition to our old favorites - all of which can be toasted in our brand new sandwich oven! We’re also making a handful of breakfast sandwiches to go along with our store-made breakfast burritos.  Here’s what we have going:

LONGS PEAK: Turkey, Provolone, Avocado, Red Pepper Pesto, Sprouts, Focaccia. 

BEAR PEAK: Ham, Swiss, Tomato, Onion, Mayo, Dijon Mustard, Sourdough.

PIKES PEAK: Roast Beef, Blue Cheese, Roasted Tomatoes, Horseradish, Focaccia. 

PIGEON PEAK: Chicken, Cheddar, Pepper Jack Avocado, Chipotle Mayo, Flatbread.

PANORAMA PEAK: Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Provolone, Roasted Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Italian Dressing, Mayo, Focaccia.

ALPINE: Grilled Portabella Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Roasted Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Ciabatta.

DESERT:  Hummus, Avocado, Roasted Red Peppers, Lettuce, Tomato, Birdland Bread.

PRAIRIE: Field Roast, Vegan Cheese, Roasted Tomatoes, Lettuce, Veganaise, Wheat.

TUNDRA: Avocado, Choice Of Cheese, Sprouts, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Flatbread.

LOCAL: Justin’s Maple Almond Butter, 365 Fruit Of The Forest Preserves On Birdland Bread.

BOURSAIN BREAKFAST: Egg, bacon, Boursain cheese, Tomato, Whole wheat.

EVERYTHING BREAKFAST: Egg, Black Forest Ham, cheddar cheese, Everything Bagel.

AVOLISCIOUS BREAKFAST: Avocado, Spinach, Vegan Bacon, Sprouts, Tomato, Focaccia.

We also have three types of hot store-made breakfast burritos every morning: Vegan, Vegetarian, and Bacon. Stop by for a taste!

School Bag Credit Donations

by alpineideal, November 23, 2009 | Permalink

Here’s how it works.  When people bring their own bags to shop with at Ideal, they get the option of either keeping a 10 cent bag credit, or donating it to a local school.  We collect these donations over a period of time, then donate it to a selected school to benefit either a Healthy Eating program, or the Green Mission efforts of the school (recycling, composting, etc).  Right now we are looking for applicants to benefit from this program in the new year, so do you know of a school that would like to benefit from our bag donation program?  If so, download the pdf attached, have it filled out, and return it to customer service at Ideal. Both public and private schools are considered for this program!

Here is the application, just click to download! bagdonationapplicationidl

Holiday Recipes!

by alpineideal, November 21, 2009 | Permalink

Here are some recipe picks from our Team Members that are great for the holidays!

Herb Seasoned Roast Turkey

Ingredients

Herb Seasoning Rub:

·         1 tablespoon poultry seasoning

·         3 tablespoons  vegetable oil

·         2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

·         2 teaspoons dried rosemary

·         3 cloves peeled garlic

·         1 teaspoon salt

·         black pepper, generous grating

·         2 bay leaves

·         1 turkey: 12 -13 pounds

Make the Herb Seasoning Rub:

Combine all ingredients in the mixing cup of a hand blender and blend thoroughly. (Or, chop ingredients finely by hand and mix together with the oil.) Set aside.

Preparing the Turkey:                

Prepare the turkey by removing the wire that holds the legs in place. Take out the neck and giblets and set aside. Remove any fatty deposits around the body cavity and excess skin around the neck cavity.

Rinse the turkey, neck and giblets thoroughly in cool water, running your hands over each piece as you rinse them. Dry the turkey and parts thoroughly. Fold the wings under the bird with the tips resting against the back.

Line the roasting pan with heavy foil. Place the rack inside. Set the bird breast side down on the rack. Rub some of the seasoning rub into the back and sides of the turkey. Flip the bird over and continue with the remaining rub on the top and all interiors of the bird.

Roasting the Turkey:

Place the bird in the 350 degree oven. Start the timer for 2-1/2 hours. The bird is done when a meat thermometer registers 175 to 180 degrees at the thigh. If you don’t have a thermometer, then the juices should run clear when you prick the bird between the thigh and body. Let the bird rest 20 minutes before carving.

Cranberry-Orange Relish

Ingredients

·         1 bag (12-ounces) fresh cranberries

·         1 medium orange

·         2/3 cup honey

·         dash ground cloves

·         dash ground ginger

·         1/2 to 3/4 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Cut the orange into 8 sections, keeping the peel on. Remove and discard any seeds. Place half the cranberries and half the orange sections in a food processor. Coarsely chop, pulsing the blade, being careful not to chop too finely. Pour the mixture into a medium mixing bowl.

Add the remaining ingredients to the processor, pulsing again until coarsely chopped. Add to the mixing bowl. Stir until both batches are mixed together. Chill until ready to serve. Stir before serving.

Rice Stuffing with Fruit & Nut

  Ingredients

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 medium heads garlic
• 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3/4 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drizzle garlic with olive oil, then wrap in aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop. Stir in butter, milk, salt and pepper.

Remove the garlic from the oven, and cut in half. Squeeze the softened cloves into the potatoes. Blend potatoes with an electric mixer until desired consistency is achieved.

Classic Green Beans Almondine

1 1/2 lbs. green beans
4 oz. almonds
2 tbsp. butter
Salt and pepper

Saute almonds in butter until lightly browned; do not burn. Steam the green beans. Toss with almonds and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Rustic Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch pie crust  
• 2 cups fresh pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 organic eggs
• 1 teaspoon organic vanilla
• 3/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 cup plain, unsweetened whole milk yogurt

 Prepare pie crust and set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, stir together pumpkin puree and sugar until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla and whisk to combine. Stir in seasonings, then yogurt. Blend completely, then pour into prepared pie crust. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees and cook until set, about 35-40 minutes more.

Bouquets for Breast Cancer

by alpineideal, October 13, 2009 | Permalink

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!  This disease has touched the lives of many, at Ideal Market, in the Boulder community, and around the globe.  At Whole Foods Market we are doing our part to support continued research into, and education about breast cancer.  Our Bouquets for Breast Cancer is one way we, as a company, are contributing to and supporting this most important cause. 

Give a bouquet as a sign of strength, of love, of determination, of survival.  When you buy one of these beautiful floral arrangements, Whole Foods Market donates two dollars to the Breast Cancer Network of Strength.    We also have many other products throughout the store that support and benefit this cause.  Come on in and see what’s new!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

by alpineideal, October 9, 2009 | Permalink

With the first snow falling in Boulder yesterday, and it still only being the beginning of fall, thoughts may be turning to seasonal festivities and delights, ski mountains and winter activities, and snuggling in the warmth of your home with family and friends.  Whatever your plans for these beautiful seasons, bring Ideal Market along. 

Ideal Market is offering a full realm of catering services for this holiday season.  Save time and delight your guests, with our holiday catering; from side dishes and desserts, to full meals ready for your re-heat.  Menus are available in store and on line.  

Also, don’t forget to stock your pantry with cold weather yummies to satisfy your soul; soups and cocoa, a variety of local Conscious Coffee,  Big B’s local apple cider-serve it warm, the smell and taste will please your senses- and don’t forget your pumpkins, ours are local from Munson’s Farm.   Check the Whole Foods website for exciting recipes to inspire and and excite all of your food creations.      

Pumpkin Patch at Ideal!

New Twitter Services!

by alpineideal, October 2, 2009 | Permalink

We have recently added a fun new service to our Twitter page - here’s how it works:  If you tweet “@idealmarket specials” we will automatically bounce back some of our best deals in the store.  If you tweet “@idealmarket events” you’ll be able to see a few of our upcoming events in the store.  If you are looking for basic information about the store - tweet “@idealmarket hours” and we’ll automatically send you some info.  We’ll be adding more keywords as we go along to make it as easy as possible for you to get info about Ideal!

If you’re not already following us on Twitter, check us out! Our handle is “IdealMarket.”

Vital Farms Eggs

by alpineideal, September 15, 2009 | Permalink

Have you ever wondered how your eggs are produced?  With Vital Farms Eggs, it is easy to see where your breakfast is coming from.  The hens at this Austin, Texas farm are pasture-raised and moved onto fresh grass every few days.  Everything they eat is 100% organic and GMO Free - they are happy hens!  If you’re looking for them at Ideal, they are on the bottom shelf of the egg set in the dairy cooler!  You can check out some pictures and learn more about the farm here.    

We’re Back!

by alpineideal, September 12, 2009 | Permalink

After too long of a break, Ideal Market is back to blogging!  We will be posting profiles of local vendors, talking about the stories of some of our favorite products, and giving you the skinny on upcoming deals amd fun things happening in the store!  We hope you’ll keep an eye on us here in the blogosphere, and we would love to hear any feedback that you have about what you would like to see!

If you are looking for something to read up on until our next post, take a look at what Whole Foods stores across the country are doing to help make school lunches better!   In the past couple of months, the customers of Ideal Market have helped us raise more than $4000 to improve school lunches right here in Boulder!

Team Member Profile - Anthony A. Parker

by alpineideal, February 6, 2009 | Permalink

This is the first installment of an ongoing series of team member profiles.  Our hope is that anyone who is interested can learn more about some of our team member (we have some pretty interesting team members).  The first profile is that of Anthony A. Parker.  Here it goes:

What is your title? 
      Grocery and Frozen Specialist
How long have you been at Ideal?
     7 months
What were you doing prior to working here? 
    I was a grocery team member at the Fort Collins and Belmar stores.  I started at the Pearl St. store in 2000; prior to that I completed my undergraduate.
What made you want to work at Ideal?
     I love Boulder, and live in Boulder.  Ideal is a great store, and great location - only 3.7 miles from my house, so I have a smaller carbon footprint working here.
What do you enjoy most about the store?
    The team members, customers, and the community.
What is your favorite product or favorite thing to cook?
   I love to grill, ribeye steak and yerba mate.
What do you like to do when you’re not at the store?
    Spend time with my son, play outdoors - mountain bike, snowboard, hik, skateboard, rock climb, surf when at the coast!  Be healthy - live, love.
What’s your favorite movie and TV show?
   TV show: Boondocks
   Movie: Hero
What is your favorite outdoor activity?
   Surfing