Help with the Holiday Madness!

by Kristina, November 11, 2009 | Permalink

Do not fret the holiday shopping and your menu! Our Team Members are ready to help you find anything in the store and provide recipe ideas for your gathering. This website is also a great resource for special diet recipes, such as gluten-free, dairy-free, low-sodium and vegetarian/vegan.

What I love about working with such fabulous people, is that they all have great ideas and creativity when it comes to food. Please feel free to ask Team Members what their favorite recipes are.

Of course, we also have an incredible Prepared Foods offering for the holidays, whether it’s a full meal package, side dishes, hors d’oeuvres, or wine pairings. Stop by the Holiday Table to place your order or for more details.

In addition, throughout the store, you’ll find nifty gift ideas for your family and friends.

May you and yours have a wonderful and tasty holiday season!

Buzz on Buffalo?

by Kristina, September 2, 2009 | Permalink

Buffalo is a delicious way to “lean up” your beef recipes with more protein and less calories, fat or cholesterol than beef. In addition, buffalo is a good source of iron, B vitamins and other key nutrients. The trick to cooking with buffalo is “low and slow” as leaner meats cook and lose moister faster. The lower temperature also provides better texture. With a richer, slightly sweet flavor compared to beef, buffalo earns bonus points for nutrition! Recipes are available at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/.

What’s Hot this Weekend & Special Benefit

by Kristina, August 8, 2009 | Permalink

Trying to find the perfect item to grill this weekend? Through the 9th, the New York strip steaks are on sale for $9.99/lb. Delicious, high quality meat on a discount! Love the Soy Vay Very Very Teriyaki as a marinade and highly recommend it.

On another note, please mark your calendar to support Ray Brandhurst, a local shrimper who is battling lung cancer with minimal health insurance. Ray is a member of the White Boot Brigade, which we have supported through special fundraisers in our Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina stores. His wife Kay sells shrimp at the Crescent City Farmers Market and they have four children.

Chef Michael Farrell from Le Meritage is hosting a Louisiana Wild Caught Shrimp Dinner to benefit Ray and his family Saturday, August 15th from 7 to 10 p.m., which features four courses with wine pairings for $75 per person. Call 504.648.6119 for reservations.

Fourth of July Specials!

by Kristina, June 27, 2009 | Permalink

From now through July 7th, grilling planks are on sale and perfect for celebrating the 4th in style! One of the store team leaders (comparable to general manager) used a plank for grilling chicken and it came out incredibly tender and flavorful. You’ll generally find them in the Seafood Department in addition to grilling displays as they’re mostly used for fish. Ask a team member for their recipe as they are happy to share and celebrate good food!

In addition, from July 1st through the 8th, you’ll receive FREE one 18 oz. bottle of Stubbs BBQ sauce, 1.25 pounds of Whole Foods Market cornbread, and one pound of classic coleslaw when you purchase one full rack of baby back ribs!

I’m known as the rib queen in our household and can’t wait! Also, I prefer to use our 365 charcoal rather than a gas grill although I understand the convenience of using gas. Call me a purist!

Few Spots Available for Kids Cooking Camp June 22nd - 26th

by Kristina, June 16, 2009 | Permalink

There are a few spots left for the June 22nd - 26th kids cooking camp at Arabella Station. It’s $100 per kid for the week and9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Today, this week’s camp cooked turkey meatballs with French olive oil potatoes, mint chocolate chip ice cream, mocha Sichuan pepper mousse, and fresh raspberry lemonade.

To register, sign up at Guest Services or call (504) 899-9119. Release the inner chef in your child!

Shrimp Sale & Things to Ponder

by Kristina, June 13, 2009 | Permalink

The three Louisiana stores have fresh (not previously frozen) headless jumbo Gulf shrimp on sale this weekend only for $9.99.

What makes this shrimp different from what you’ll find on the corner or around town is that it’s preservative/chem-free and sulfite-free. Added bonus is that the weight is from the shrimp meat rather than the head. More shrimp to eat! Of course, if you’re making a stock, you want the head for the best flavor.

I’m thinking it’s shrimp and grits for brunch this weekend! Bon appetit!

Why is Your Dad a Whole Foodie? Tell Us!

by Kristina, June 6, 2009 | Permalink

We’re celebrating Dad by hosting a “Why my Dad’s a Whole Foodie” essay contest. Submit your entry at Guest Services through June 18th and tell us why your dad loves Whole Foods, what his favorite food is or what he likes to cook from Whole Foods. Winners will be announced Saturday, June 20th at 2 p.m.

Here’s sending some big “CHEERS!” to Dad!

HOT! HOT! BIG SALE ON LOUISIANA SHRIMP!

by arabellastation, May 15, 2009 | Permalink

Right now, the Arabella Station, Veterans, and Baton Rouge stores are selling fresh Louisiana shrimp for $4.99/lb and boiled Louisiana shrimp for $6.99/lb! The stores source shrimp from Lance Nacio’s Anna Marie Seafood in the Terrebonne Basin.

Lance uses sustainable harvesting methods, new technology, and no chemicals or preservatives. His special escapement equipment allows birds and turtles to escape should they become entangled in the nets, and Lance limits trawl times to 30 minutes which allows for most of the bycatch to be returned to the water alive.

Once the shrimp are hauled aboard, they are immediately sorted and deep-chilled before being individually quick frozen, less than one hour after harvest and right aboard the boat using an ultra low temperature freezer. Many other shrimpers hold their catch on ice for days before they are frozen back on shore, so with Lance’s shrimp, it’s the freshest possible!

In addition, Lance does not use chemicals or preservatives when processing the shrimp. Many processors use chemicals to make shrimp retain water weight, which means that folks pay for the weight of the water in addition to the shrimp. When you purchase shrimp from Whole Foods Market, it’s 100% shrimp!

Celebrate the opening of shrimp season!

LONG LIVE MOM! Events on Saturday

by arabellastation, May 8, 2009 | Permalink

Arabella Station will have special events to celebrate Mom Saturday, May 9th. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Touro Infirmary will provide an array of complimentary health screenings including blood pressure readings, cardiac risk assessment, women’s health checklist, brief personal consultations, and more. Meanwhile, Chef Chuck Subra from La Cote Brasserie will whip up culinary delights from 12 to 2 p.m. Kids can decorate cards for Mom while being entertained by local jazz band Some Like It Hot.

Please join us for a fabulous time!

Recycle Paint & E-Waste before Heading to Jazz Fest May 2nd

by arabellastation, May 1, 2009 | Permalink

Whole Foods Market is proud to host The Green Project’s Paint & E-Waste Drop Off the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The next one is Saturday, May 2nd and then June 6th if you can’t make this month’s. 

How to participate? Simply drop off your old paint and electronic waste (computers, stereos, etc.) at Arabella Station, located at 5600 Magazine St. between Arabella and Joseph streets. The Green Project’s tent will be in front of the store in good weather and inside near the massage table in bad weather.