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Summer Madness Sale
by cary, July 17, 2009 | Permalink
It’s about this time of the year that the heat can sometimes make people go, well, a little crazy. When it happens in our store, it is best to take advantage, because it means we’ve got some great things on sale!
As soon as you walk into the store, you can’t miss the towering mound of bright, plump, red cherries beckoning you to bite. They are at an unbelievable price right now- only $1.99 a pound. Just think of what you could do with all those cherries! I’m pitting some and freezing them so that I can remember that sweet taste of summer even when the weather turns cooler.
Do you like ice cream? What about Ben and Jerry’s ice cream? How about Ben and Jerry’s for only $1.50 a pint? It doesn’t get any sweeter than that! Right now, all their ice cream is buy-one-get-one-free, plus there is a $1 off two pints coupon in the Whole Deal. This is a treat that you can easily stock up on, that is unless you can’t resist that Chunky Monkey in the middle of the night and eat your whole stockpile in a week.
The Bakery has their organic sandwich bread buy-one-get-one-free in either white or wheat, giving you two loaves of fresh bread for only $3.49. Use it to make grilled cheese or peanut butter and banana sandwiches, two classic and fast summer favorites!
Looking for ways to cool down, but don’t want to buy the neon colored ice pops that many of us grew up with? Check out the Cool Fruits freeze pops, sure to please kids of any age, for just $1.50 right now. We guarantee you won’t find any artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners in our ice pops. They will cool you down and bring you back to the sweet carefree days of summer.
Looking for something quick and easy to throw on the grill? Check out our wild caught jumbo shrimp, on sale for $7.99 a pound. You save five dollars a pound and will love these big white shrimp, especially if you marinate them and throw them on a hot grill. What could be easier?
If you are looking for a way to cool off this weekend, don’t forget about our Localvore Celebration, featuring a sundae bar! Come cool off with your custom made sundae while helping us raise money for Feed the Farm, the local non-profit that works to support our great North Carolina farmers. We’ll also have music from Mike Slaton, a farmer and musician featured on Feed the Farm’s Homegrown Music for the Soil CD available exclusively at North Carolina Whole Foods Markets. See you there!
Feed the Farm That Feeds You
by cary, July 12, 2009 | Permalink
Check out our Community Spotlight this month where we are spotlighting Feed the Farm, whose mission is to raise money for small family farms in North Carolina who are in crisis.
Besides direct monetary assistance, Feed the Farm also works to connect farmers to existing resources in order to help them through a crisis or to prevent one in the future. The life of a farmer can be very challenging. Sometimes the weather comes in and wipes out an entire crop, leaving the farmer with no source of income. An illness or accident on the farm can prevent work from being done. An early crop can overwhelm a single farmer and can be lost if they are not provided with support. Feed the Farm works to support the farmers in their times of need and help them bridge the gap that can help them save their farms and keep their families intact.
The organization works not only to support the farmers, but also to connect people to those who grow their food. North Carolina is lucky to have an abundance of amazing farmers, yet many people have never stepped foot on a farm or met the people that work day in and out to provide food for us. Connecting people to farms is an important part of the local food system and can play an integral role in eating locally and seasonally.
Feed the Farm’s biggest fundraising venture to date is a really amazing CD (available exclusively at Whole Foods Market in North Carolina during the month of July) entitled Feed the Farm: Homegrown Music for the Soil. It is only $9 and features some incredible homegrown North Carolina artists including Tift Merritt, Chatham County Line, Southern Culture on the Skids, Carolina Chocolate Drops, farmer Mike Slaton, and many more! All of the proceeds from the sale of the CD benefit Feed the Farm. Be sure to pick up your copy today!
Also, come out to our Ice Cream Social and Local Celebration Saturday, July 18th from 12 noon to 3 pm, where Feed the Farm will be helping scoop ice cream! The cost is only $3 and the proceeds go to Feed the Farm. You can make your own super delicious sundae while meeting some of our favorite local vendors and hearing music from Mike Slaton himself. What better way to celebrate summer with a cool sundae? Hope to see you there!
Happy 4th of July!
by cary, July 2, 2009 | Permalink
Are you looking for some inspiration or ideas for your get-togethers this weekend? We have everything that you could need to create a memorable Fourth of July!
As you enter the store, you can’t miss the blueberries. Just coming into season, these local treats are popular with everyone. Whether you are using them to make the stars on your flag cake, throwing them into a big bowl of ice cream, or just eating them straight out of the package, you can’t beat the two pounds for only $5.99. If you prefer to indulge in organic blueberries, of course we have those, too! $3.49 will get you a pint of sweet summer berries from Cottle’s farm or for what we’ve heard is truly the cream of the crop, check out the Georgia blueberries from Byne farm. We found a perfect recipe for a goat cheese and berry salad that really highlights the great taste of these bite sized treats!
In the mood to grill? Baby back ribs are on sale in the Meat department for only $4.99 a pound! Starting Friday, there will also be fresh beef, pork, or bison hot dogs available for $4.99 a pound. Intrigued? You should be! With fresh hot dog and hamburger buns on sale for $2.99, you can’t go wrong with any of the tasty dogs or the fantastic burgers that are already pattied and ready to go. How about some fresh brats from Thompson Farms in Dixie Georgia? Beer and cheddar, Vidalia onion, spicy or sweet, there is a brat for everyone. If you prefer something from the sea check out our wild salmon burgers, a real treat and so simple to prepare from the Seafood case. You’ll find these in teriyaki, caribbean barbeque, and lemon herb. Be sure to throw some of the fresh Vidalia onions on that hot grill, too, on sale for only 79¢ a pound! Fresh sweet corn would also be a perfect compliment, and right now you will find either white or yellow ears on sale for 6 for $2.
Our Prepared Foods department makes it easy to round the whole event out, with side dishes to keep everyone happy. The grilled corn and Vidalia onion salad is on sale for $4.99 a pound and is overflowing with vibrant summer colors and flavors. We also have fresh coleslaw, potato salad (look for a coupon in the Whole Deal to save a dollar a pound!), and several pasta salads.
Looking for a wine or two to compliment all this great food? Stop by wine department, where there are wines that pair up with anything that you may be serving. Have questions about what would be best? Don’t be shy! The Team Members will be happy to help you find that perfect match. Our annual Top 10 Wines of Summer are also featured at some unbeatable prices.
If you’re heading out to the celebration at Koka Booth or some other outdoor venue? We’ve got a couple of wines that are perfect for the glass-free celebration. Check out the French Rabbit or organic Yellow and Blue wines, available in ascpetic packages that are very picnic friendly. No corkscrew required!
We’ve also got all the supllies to “green” your red, white and blue holiday! We have compostable and natural plates from both Reborn and also Terraware. We even have corn based cutlery so you can compost your utensils after you eat!
Lastly, don’t forget your sunscreen! We have a great variety from Jason and Alba Botanicals at prices and scents to keep everybody happy (and not burned!).
Have a Happy Independence Day!!
