Store Calendar
Upcoming Events
Space is limited for all classes. Reservations are required for any class that requires payment. To reserve your place, please contact Whole Foods Market Paramus at 201-226-1244. Please note: Whole Foods Market Paramus may cancel any class or event that lacks sufficient registration.
Store Events & Classes
Thursday, May 31st
Rose Wine Class
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREEBeer, Wine & Spirits Department
Must be 21 years old to drink. Please contact the Beer, Wine & Spirits for more informations, 201-226-1244.
Friday, June 1st
Anthony Road Winery Tasting
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREEBeer & WIne Department
Must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol. Please call the Beer, Wine & Spirits Department for more information, 201-226-1244.
Saturday, June 2nd
Hackensack Riverkeeper Reservoir Challenge
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMOradell Reservoir, Lake Shore Drive, Haworth, NJ
Come cheer on the paddlers and enjoy great music, nature walks and a delicious BBQ lunch sponsored by Whole Foods Market Bergen County at the 4th Annual Hackensack Riverkeeper Reservoir Challenge! For more information or to register please email info@HackensackRiverkeeper.org or call 201-968-0808.
Every Sunday this Summer!
Maywood Farmer’s Market at Whole Foods Market Paramus at the Bergen Town
10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWhole Foods Market Parking Lot (Forest Avenue/Spring Valley Road Intersection)
We’re teaming up with the town of Maywood and the Bergen Town Center for our first ever seasonal Local Farmers’ Market every Sunday from June 3rd through August 26th! Each Sunday, we’ll be joined in the parking lot by local farmers, producers and artisans showcasing the products that we all love. Rain or shine.
Every Monday in June
Peak Pick Mondays
FREEWhole Foods Market Paramus
Did you know produce takes on a whole new, delicious taste when it’s in season? Come shop on Mondays and Culinary Demonstration Specialist, Nancy Jane and Healthy Eating Specialist, Michele, will show you some easy recipes that you can use to incorporate this month’s peak pick into your diet! The Peak Pick in June is…STRAWBERRIES!
Monday, June 4th
Happy National Applesauce Cake Day!
Celebrate National Applesauce Cake Day with this delicious recipe for Spiced Applesauce Cake with Candied Pecans (Serves 12):
INGREDIENTS
Spiced Applesauce Cake
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup pecan pieces, lightly toasted
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled apple
1 cup apple juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
Candied Pecans
1/2 cup pecan halves
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
METHOD
For the cake, preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan with a bit of the butter. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar and tap to cover sides and bottom; set aside. Beat remaining butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar with vanilla in a bowl on medium speed for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping sides as needed. Beat in eggs one at a time. In another bowl, sift together flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, salt and baking powder. At a slow speed, alternate adding flour mixture and applesauce to butter mixture until well combined. Stir in pecans and apples by hand until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in the center of the oven for about 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until inserted tester comes out clean. Transfer to a rack to cool. In a small saucepan over medium high heat, simmer apple juice and brown sugar until it thickens and reduces by at least half. Brush on top of cooled cake.
Meanwhile, for the pecans, toast pecan halves in the oven on a baking sheet for 5 minutes, then immediately transfer to a bowl and toss with butter, then with granulated sugar. Let cool on a plate, then arrange on cake just after topping with apple juice glaze.
For more recipes, including Budget Recipes for Summer, visit http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/
Wednesday, June 6th
Happy National Garden Exercise Day!
Today, we encourage you to turn “yard work” into “yard exercise!” Believe it or not, gardening is a great way to burn some calories so get out there and get your garden on with these pointers:
- Avoid all-day marathon gardening sessions on weekends by taking breaks.
- Stay hydrated with water…lots of it!
- Always bend from the knees, not your back.
- Alternate your stance and motion as often as possible.
- Use long-handled tools for raking or hoeing and kneel or sit while using hand tools.
Thursday, June 7th
Veggiecation
4:30 PM | FREE!Café Near the Mall Entrance
If you’d like your kids more involved at dinner time, you’ll want to stop by and see what Veggication is whipping up! Kids and parents will enjoy a hands-on demonstration and tasting. Meet us in the café near the mall entrance.
This event is free. Please RSVP via Ashley.Rodriguez@wholefoods.com.
Thursday, June 7th - Thursday, July 19th
Summer Concert Series
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE!Whole Foods Market Paramus Outdoor Cafe
Summer’s here! Every other Thursday this Summer starting June 7th, we’ll have a local band in our outdoor cafe, so buy dinner for the family from our Prepared Foods Kitchen then kick back and relax in our outdoor café. We can’t think of a better way to spend an evening with the family.
Thursday, June 7th
Sauvignon Blanc Wine Class
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE!Beer, Wine & Spirits Department
Must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol. Please call the Beer, Wine & Spirits Department for more information, 201-226-1244.
Friday, June 8th
Warwick Valley Wine Tasting
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE!Beer, Wine & Spirits Department
Must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol. Please call the Beer, Wine & Spirits Department for more information, 201-226-1244.
Saturday, June 9th
World Ocean Day
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | FREE!Whole Foods Market Paramus Mall Cafe
Our Green Mission Team is joining forces with Kinder Smiles of Oradell to bring awareness to World Ocean Day in our mall café. Come learn all about the world’s oceans, Whole Foods Market’s Seafood Sustainability Standards and enter into a cool competition to paint a mural at Kinder Smiles of Oradell!
Saturday, June 9th
Summer Faves Tasting
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE!Whole Foods Market Paramus
The first day of Summer is almost here and our Demo Team wants to give you a taste of their seasonal favorites to get you in the spirit! Travel through each department and get your tastebuds excited for summer with dishes that the whole family will love.
Saturday, June 9th
Skinos Greek Liqueur Tasting
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | FREE!Beer, Wine & Spirits Department
Must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol. Please call the Beer, Wine & Spirits Department for more information, 201-226-1244.
Thursday, June 14th
Shiraz, Sirah & Petite Sirah Wine Class
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE!Beer, Wine & Spirits Department
Must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol. Please call the Beer, Wine & Spirits Department for more information, 201-226-1244.
Friday, June 15th
Organic Blueberries One Day Sale!
Whole Foods Market Paramus
Berry season is upon us and we’re kicking it off with a One Day Sale on Organic Blueberries! Not only are we selling organic blueberries at an irresistible price, but we’ll also give you some delicious ideas and recipes to help you get creative!
Friday, June 15th
Juan Gil Tasting
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE!Beer, Wine & Spirits Department
Must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol. Please call the Beer, Wine & Spirits Department for more information, 201-226-1244.
Saturday, June 16th
Simple Suppers Tasting
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE!Whole Foods Market Paramus
Summer’s here—there’s a lot of summer activities and planning on all of our minds, but spending time slaving over a hot stove…no thanks! Come by for a storewide tasting from 12-2 and let us show you how to throw together a delicious meal in minutes that will take you from the beach to the dinner table stress-free.
Saturday, June 16th
Los Vascos Cave de Lugny White Wine Tasting
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE!Beer, Wine & Spirits Department
Must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol. Please call the Beer, Wine & Spirits Department for more information, 201-226-1244.
Sunday, June 17th
Happy Father's Day!
Happy Father’s Day to all you Daddies out there!!
Wednesday, June 20th
5% Day benefitting Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture
Whole Foods Market Paramus
Shop today when 5% of our sales go to Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. Their mission is to celebrate, teach and advance community-based food production and enjoyment from the farm, to classroom, to plate. Located in the heart of the Westchester County, the Center’s farm and education center serve as a vibrant public resource—a place to think about food issues, ask questions and become involved in the production and enjoyment of local and seasonal food. For information about Stone Barns Center’s programs and activities, visit www.stonebarnscenter.org.
Wednesday, June 20th
Happy First Day of Summer!
It’s finally here! Ah, summertime…nothing’s better. To show our appreciation for the season, we’re offering a one day sale with 50 cents off of your 16 oz. and 24 oz. iced coffee and tea purchase!
Come by, grab a cold one, then get outside and enjoy…the summer will be over before you know it!
Thursday, June 21st
Riesling, Moscato & Sweet Wine Class
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE!Beer, Wine & Spirits Department
Must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol. Please call the Beer, Wine & Spirits Department for more information, 201-226-1244.
Friday, June 22nd
Wines of Southern France Tasting
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE!Beer, Wine & Spirits Department
Must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol. Please call the Beer, Wine & Spirits Department for more information, 201-226-1244.
Saturday, June 23rd
Share the Buzz…Bee the Solution!
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | FREE!Whole Foods Market Paramus
Honeybees are an essential part of our Eco System and Whole Foods Market Paramus supports the preservation of our sweet friends. We’re holding a day of events to bring awareness to Colony Collapse Disorder with an event hosted by our Green Mission team from 10-2 in our mall café, while our Demo Team holds a storewide tasting, sampling items where proceeds from their sales will go towards the Honeybee Mission. We’ll also have vendors spread out through the store to share the buzz and support our little buddies too! Whole Foods Market Paramus will be the place to…“BEE.”
Saturday, June 23rd
Karlsson’s Vodka Tasting
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE!Beer, Wine & Spirits Department
Must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol. Please call the Beer, Wine & Spirits Department for more information, 201-226-1244.
Thursday, June 28th
American Moonshine Class
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE!Beer, Wine & Spirits Department
Must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol. Please call the Beer, Wine & Spirits Department for more information, 201-226-1244.
Friday, June 29th
Kids Class with HealthBarn USA
10:00 AM | $10 Per ChildWhole Foods Market Paramus Cafe (Near Mall Entrance)
Come join HealthBarn USA for a fun-filled summer day! We will be making a refreshing treat, HealthBarn USA’s famous Rainbow Swirley Smoothie, and planting tasty veggies for your summer garden! Don’t miss out on the fun!
This fee for this event is $10. Please RSVP via Ashley.Rodriguez@wholefoods.com.
Saturday, June 30th
Swordfish Smackdown
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE!Whole Foods Market Paramus Seafood Department
En Garde! It’s a sword fight here in Whole Foods Market Paramus…A sword-FISH fight that is! The 2 ladies in charge of our Seafood Department, Jess & Adrienne, are going head to head with swordfish and we want YOU to be the judge! Try both Jess and Adrienne’s favorite swordfish dishes and decide who should win the title of Swordfish Queen!
Saturday, June 30th
Warwick Valley Vineyards Wine Tasting
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE!Beer, Wine & Spirits Department
Must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol. Please call the Beer, Wine & Spirits Department for more information, 201-226-1244.
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Kryssi Gala is a fitness and healthy lifestyle enthusiast, Rejuvenation Chef and Certified Health and Physical Wellness Educator. She has been working in the field of nutrition professionally and passionately for over 18 years. For many years Kryssi lived with chronic pain, a disrupted digestive system, hormone imbalances and many other dis-eases. When she was able to embrace her, “health opportunities”, she was able to overcome her discomforts and adapt to a lifestyle unique to her needs. She promotes healing and wellness through empowering individuals to take care of their body by incorporating powerful and effective concentrated whole food nutrition, body movement and teaching them how to prepare the most delicious meals based on their bio-individuality. Kryssi has extensively studied and taught both living food and whole food cooking, focusing on the rejuvenative aspects and the nourishing quality of the ingredients she uses.
This event is free. Please register via 