Heirloom Tomatoes Now

by oakville, August 29, 2009 | Permalink

August is the time to enjoy delicious heirloom tomatoes.   Look for fragrant heirloom tomatoes in our Produce Department delivered to the store daily from Hope Farms located in Durham, Ontario.   Best prepared simply with olive oil, fresh mozzarella, salt and pepper.  Best of the harvest now.

Fuel the brain with Omega-3’s

by oakville, August 26, 2009 | Permalink

Nutrition plays an important role in brain growth and potential.  Omega-3 fatty acids are primary components of brain tissue and are vital for brain development.  A diet rich in these fatty acids is essential for adults and children alike.  Additional benefits of omega-3 fatty acids include the promotion of heart and mental health.  Cold-water fish (salmon-tuna), are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.  Eat smart to stay smart.  Check out our Norway Fresh Farm Raised Salmon on sale today.

Just Down the Road Goodness

by oakville, August 25, 2009 | Permalink

Now in store fresh peaches from Niagara.  Bite into a perfectly ripened peach, and you join the millions who have enjoyed this juicy fruit since ancient times. 

Shopping tips:

• Look for skins showing a background colour of yellow or warm cream.   Pink or red blush on the cheeks depends on the variety and is not a reliable indicator of ripeness. 
• Choose plump, medium to large peaches with unwrinkled skins, and those that yield slightly to pressure along the seam, even if they may otherwise be firm.
• Avoid undertones of green, which show the peaches were picked too soon and won’t ripen properly.
• And, lastly, choose local whenever possible.

For more information, pick up the July/August issue of Whole Foods Market magazine available in store now.

Sugar Rush?

by oakville, August 24, 2009 | Permalink

Did you know?

56% of 8 year olds and 83% of 14 year olds consume soda every day.

Peak Pick Organic Fresh Figs

by oakville, August 19, 2009 | Permalink

Our fresh figs are hand picked and packed.  All varietes have a similar texture with soft and chewy skin and a soft, incomparably flavourful interior.

Black Mission - most popular and widely known variety, rich and very sweet

Brown Turkey - flavour is less rich than Black Missions, but still very sweet

Kadota - green skin, deep honey-like flavour

Adriatic - tastes like raspberry jam

Exclusive to Whole Foods Market Bellaboo Skin Care

by oakville, August 18, 2009 | Permalink

We are thrilled to have the wildly popular Bellaboo Skin Care line.  Created for chicks by chicks in Australia using no harsh chemicals, just heaps of beautiful plant extracts and essences designed to protect against pollutants.   Bellaboo for babe-licious beauty specifically created for tweens and teens, our Team Members tell me that it is wildly popular with our slightly older customers!   Totally natural, totally works, come in on Tuesdays and save 15%.

Whole Foods Market Oakville Wants You To Join Our Team

by oakville, August 17, 2009 | Permalink

Drop into our Job Fair on Friday, August 21, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.  We are currently hiring full and part time Team Members for all departments, including; bread bakers, meat cutters, culinary professionals and experienced cashiers.  If you provide exceptional customer service and have pride in what you do, we’d love to meet you.

Hottest Weekend of the Summer Upon Us

by oakville, August 15, 2009 | Permalink

It’s about time is what I hear most people saying!  A great day to come out for some delicious grilled food as we host the Oakville Parent Child Centre for a charity BBQ.   The Oakville Parent Child Centre have been helping families for the past 25 years, check out their website at www.op-cc.ca

Oakville Food Banks Plead for Donations

by oakville, August 14, 2009 | Permalink

Oakville’s Food Banks are struggling to fill the need, shelves are bare and staples such as tuna, rice and peanut butter are just not available.  This weekend add an item or two to your cart and drop it off at the front of the store for the Fareshare Food Bank.  Critical items needed are baby food, infant formula, diapers, frozen juice, canned fruit and vegetables, sugar, healthy cereal, pasta and pasta sauce.

Fruit Explosion

by oakville, August 10, 2009 | Permalink

How do you start your day?   Try our Breakfast Protein Smoothie, my favourite; Fruit Explosion, pear, peach and apricot.  The best part?  The team members at the Coffee Bar always get my day going with a smile.