5 Tips to Becoming a Savvy Shopper

by bocaraton, March 18, 2010 | Permalink

Tips to Save throughout the Aisles

1. Make your grocery list while standing in your kitchen so you can take stock of what you have. 

2. Stick to your list and give yourself one “cheat” item as a special treat

3. Utilize Weekly Specials, Sales, Family Sized Savings, Hot Weekend Deals & the Whole Deal.

4. Shop the endcaps (end of aisles).  They are almost always on sale, buy one get one, or an everyday value item

5. Shop private label 365 whenever you can.  It’s the highest quality at the most competitive price.

Haiti Relief Fund

by bocaraton, February 1, 2010 | Permalink

Thank you to our customers and team members who donated at the registers for our Haiti Relief Fund.  The Florida Region raised over $150,000 for Food For the Poor which has infrastructure right in Haiti and is helping with all the efforts.  This means so much to our team members.  Many of them have multiple family members in Haiti that are injured or worse.  Thanks to all the communities for coming together to support something that is close to our hearts.

Healthy Eating Tips

by bocaraton, January 19, 2010 | Permalink

Top 10 Foods you cannot miss out on in 2010. 

http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2010/01/must-have-foods-in-the-new-year/

This is My Year to….

by bocaraton, January 7, 2010 | Permalink

This is your year to ____________fill in the blank.

2010 is the beginning of a new decade to keep those health goals and turn them into a reality.  We are here to help you create a healthy lifestyle by instilling healthy habits for life. SO what is your goal?

This is my year to…Eat My Greens

Dark, leafy greens contain more nutrients per calorie than any other food. Nutrients include B vitamins, beta carotene, calcium, iron, vitamin C and more. Some even have omega-3s!

This is my year to…Try Something New

The bulk bins are a great place for discovery! You can purchase small amounts of products so that everyone in the family can try something new. It’s also great for stocking up on granola, grains, beans and pasta, the staples of wholesome family meals.

This is my year to…Save without Compromise

Our 365 Everyday Value™ products help everyone afford natural and organic foods. These are daily essentials without artificial additives and hydrogenated fats at great prices 365 days a year.

For More Tips on Eating Healthy, Saving Money, and more…visit www.WholefoodsMarket.com

Looking for some local culture? Look no further!

by bocaraton, December 2, 2009 | Permalink

Friday, December 4^th

Holiday Wine & Food Gala Benefiting Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens

6 – 8 pm  STOREWIDE

No Registration Necessary; $10 tax deductible donation

Join us for a sampling of over 20 fine wines, holiday-inspired food, live entertainment, and a silent auction in the Lifestyle Center.  All proceeds benefit the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.  Live music will be presented by Yoshiko, the Premier Japanese Kyoto Harpist. 

Participants can make their donation at Customer Service and visit the Lifestyle Center where they will receive a complimentary wine glass (while supplies last). 

Also, visit the Morikami table to learn how to use traditional Japanese folding techniques to create holiday gift boxes and ornaments using recycled paper and magazines.

Since its opening in 1977, The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida, with rotating exhibitions in its galleries, tea ceremonies performed monthly in its Seishin-an tea house, an educational outreach program with local schools and organizations, and Japanese traditional festivals celebrated for the public several times a year.

Celebrating Thanksgiving with Ease

by bocaraton, November 19, 2009 | Permalink

This year Whole Foods Market is making it easy for our customers to celebrate the holiday season without all the stress that comes with it. 

Visit our special website www.wholefoodsmarket.com/holidays for anything you could imagine you would need in the coming months.  Recipes, videos showing turkey roasting tips & making the perfect gravy, gift giving, entertaining, and so much more.  ALL THINGS GOOD.

Top Notch Wines at Easy to Swallow Prices

by bocaraton, November 10, 2009 | Permalink

Its hard to believe that its “that” time of year again.  The season for getting together with family and friends and celebrating all that we are thankful for. 

Despite a tough economy, Whole Foods Market provides affordable solutions for entertaining guests, giving thoughtful gifts, & creating wonderful memories.  One thing I always look forward to is indulging in our Holiday Top 10 Wines & Pairings.  There is nothing like unwinding with a great glass of wine without breaking the bank.  And you don’t have to go over the top for entertaining, these wines are a great value, have depth and complexity, can fit any palette and make great gifts.  And we did all the work for you by pairing these wines with delectable recipes. 

Try them out here: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/wine/index.php

We wish you ALL THINGS GOOD this holiday season and always.

ALL THINGS GOOD, 2009 Holiday Season

by bocaraton, November 10, 2009 | Permalink

Join us this holiday season for our video series featuring All Things Good with great tips, recipes and creative ideas for taking this holiday season to a new level of taste.

Discover how easy it is to make your own cranberry sauce, four steps to perfect gravy, how to carve a turkey and more!  All demonstrated by Top Chef Season 5 Winner Hosea Rosenberg.  ENJOY!

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/holidays/videos/index.php

Vegetarian for the Holidays

by bocaraton, October 30, 2009 | Permalink

To end our celebration of National Vegetarian Month, we offer a few suggestions going into the holiday months for strict vegetarians or those who just want to try something new.

Vegan Pumpkin Pie is delicious and if you want to make something from scratch, here is a great recipe: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipeId=884

Whole Foods Market supports special diets of all types.  This includes offering vegan & vegetarian options for all occasions.  For Thanksgiving this year, our holiday menu includes Vegan Field Roast wrapped a puffed pastry and a variety of side dishes so every guest can enjoy a full meal. 

Our Grocery Department also offers frozen entrees for vegetarians & vegans such as the Quorn Turk’n Roast & Tofurkey. 

Even if you are not a true vegetarian, try to incorporate some healthy salad and vegetable choices with all the heavy carbs and you won’t leave the table feeling bloated, full, and full of guilt.  Here is one tasty side dish from our website: Green Beans with shallots & almonds http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipeId=1258

Bon Appe-veggie!

Going Vegetarian Day 21 by Kristin

by bocaraton, October 21, 2009 | Permalink

Living a vegetarian lifestyle can be invigorating and fun, but it is not always easy.  Finding options at your favorite restaurants and cafes can be quite a challenge.  I suggest looking up the menu ahead of time online to be sure they will have something you like.  Many times the chef can make a special salad or entree, but not all restaurants do that.  Be cautious when ordering soups, they may seem vegetarian but can contain chicken or beef broth or some salad dressings may contain bacon or sardines.  Most servers can answer ingredient questions for you.

Just because you are dismissing meat from your diet does not mean you have to miss out!  Try new and interesting ethnic foods.  Great vegetarian cuisine can be found all over the world; Indian, Thai, Chinese, Moroccan and so many more.  Go out and explore your community for ethnic vegetarian dishes, but you know you can always come home to Whole Foods Market to our hot bar that serves a variety of cuisine daily and its all natural! 

Here is a great Indian Recipe from Whole Foods Market to Spice up your life a little!http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipeId=1703