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  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

    On sale this week (9/2-9/8): Organic Broccoli $2.49 each!

    Tis’ the season for roasting vegetables! The best part about roasting vegetables is that it’s quick and simple, you can use them as a side, or even as an entree. You can add all of your favorite autumn vegetables like butternut squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and more!

    Bonus- Napa Valley Extra Virgin Olive Oil is on sale this month for $9.49 each!

    Ingredients

    1 1/2 Pounds Broccoli, cut into florets of even size

    3-4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice (about half a lemon)

    Kosher Salt

    2-3 Garlic Cloves, minced

    Freshly Ground Black Pepper

    1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, or to taste (try our Italian imported cheese!)

    Method

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

    2. In a large bowl, toss broccoli and garlic with olive oil and lemon juice until lightly coated. Sprinkle salt and toss to coat.

    3. On a lined baking sheet (use olive oil, parchment paper, or aluminum foil), arrange the broccoli in a single layer.

    4. Roast for 16-20 minutes until cooked through (check by poking with a fork) and lightly browned. If you see some charring, don’t worry- those are the best parts!

    5. Put roasted broccoli back in large bowl and toss with freshly ground black pepper and grated parmesan.

    6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your delicious roasted broccoli with imported parmesan, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

    For more ideas and pictures of this recipe, click here: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/roasted_broccoli/

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 8/28/19

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 8/28/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Farmwise: Veggie Skins and Mozzarella & Broccoli Bites
    Fountain of Health CBD: Cool Aid Muscle Roll-On & Paw Power
    Garden of Life: Elderberry Syrup & Gummies and Turmeric Tablets & Gummies
    Haring Family Farm Pasture Raised Eggs
    Navitas Organics: Matcha Latte, Turmeric Latte, & Cacao Latte Packets
    NEW BOOKS!
    Penstock Coffee Roasters: The Tulgey Wood & Kayon Mountain Farm
    Pukka: Supreme Matcha Green Tea
    Rhythm Superfoods: Organic Crunchy Pineapple
    Tierra Farms: Everything But The Bagel Cashews
    Unreal: Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars
  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BARK

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BARK

    On sale this week (8/26-9/1): Organic Raspberries $3.99 each!

    This quick and easy chocolate raspberry bark recipe is just what you need this school year! It’s the snack that every kid will want to trade their whole lunch for. The added benefit- you can enjoy it so many ways! Use as an edible decoration, eat it by itself, or add to your favorite dessert for a bonus treat.

    Bonus- Justin’s Almond Butter (16oz jar) is also on sale until the end of this month for $8.99 each!

    Ingredients

    3/4 Cup Cacao Butter

    1/4 Cup Maple Syrup

    1 lb. Dark Chocolate, chopped

    1/4 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

    2 Tablespoons Almond Butter (also found in our bulk section!)

    6 Ounces Raspberries

    Flaky Salt

    Method

    1. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.

    2. Combine cacao butter and maple syrup in small saucepan and warm over medium heat until completely melted.

    3. Add chocolate and stir until incorporated. Once combined, remove from heat.

    4. Add almond milk and nut butter into mixture and whisk until smooth and glossy.

    5. Pour chocolate mixture into prepared pan and spread into an even layer.

    6. Sprinkle with raspberries and flaky salt and freeze for about 1 hour or until set.

    7. Once set, take out of freezer and allow to come to room temperature.

    8. Break or cut chocolate bark into pieces and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your quick and easy chocolate raspberry bark, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

    For more fun ideas and recipes like this one, click here: https://www.driscolls.com/recipes

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 8/21/19

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 8/21/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Savannah Bee Company: New products in Rosemary Lavender scent!
    Leah’s Better Bites: SnickerDoodle Do Bites
    Lightlife: Plant-Based Ground
    Locktown Farm: Sauerkraut with Beets & Bok Choy Kimchi
    Louisville Vegan Jerky Co.: Pete’s Smoked Black Pepper
    Roland Organic: Grained Dijon Mustard
    thinkbaby & thinksport: Shampoo & Body Wash, Baby Lotion, Bubble Bath, Chamomile Citrus Deodorant, Aloe & Tea Flowers Deodorant, and Currant & Grapefruit Deodorant
    Fusionbrands: Wave Sponge
  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: TOMATO CONSERVA

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: TOMATO CONSERVA

    Local Spotlight: San Marzano Tomatoes from Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative!

    Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative is a non-profit organic farmer’s cooperative of over 100 family farmers located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania! They provide fresh, certified organic fruits, vegetables, and other farm fresh products!

    It’s tomato season and we’re celebrating it with this flavorful tomato conserva! It’s the perfect addition to any dish where you want to add some rich flavor; like a caprese salad, pasta, soup, stew, or you can even use it as a condiment. These slow-roasted tomatoes can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 2 months.

    Ingredients

    4 lb. Ripe San Marzano or Plum Tomatoes, cored and sliced crosswise 1/2 inch think

    2 Medium Cloves Garlic, smashed and peeled

    1/2 Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

    Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper

    Method

    1. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and heat the over to 350 degrees F

    2. Divide the tomatoes and garlic between two large rimmed baking sheets.

    3. Drizzle oil over tomatoes and season with 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Gently toss the tomatoes to evenly coat with oil and spread in a single layer.

    4. Put sheets in oven and lower heat to 225 degrees F. Slowly roast, rotating and switching sheets halfway through, until the tomatoes look like juicy sun-dried tomatoes, wrinkly and slightly browned in spots, 5-6 hours.

    5. Let tomatoes cool for at least 10 minutes before serving or using.

    NOTE: The conserva can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 2 months.

    Before you enjoy your flavorful tomato conserva, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

    For more pictures and ideas from this recipe, click here: https://www.finecooking.com/recipe/tomato-conserva

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 8/14/19

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 8/14/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Amazing Grass Green Superfood Effervescent Tablets: Berry, Lemon-Lime, Lemon Charcoal (Detox), Orange Turmeric (Detox), Watermelon Lime (Hydrate), & Tropical (Energy)
    RW Garcia Organic Yellow Corn Chips
    Biena Baked Chickpea Puffs: Blazin’ Hot, Vegan Ranch, & Aged White Cheddar
    C2O Coconut Water: Berry Blast (sparkling), Citrus Zing (sparkling), Cherry Bang (sparkling), Grapefruit Fizz (sparkling), Lemon Lime, & Matcha
    Emmy’s Coconut Cookie Bites: Mint & Peanut Butter
    Larabar Protein Bars: Apple Cobbler, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Almond Butter Chocolate Brownie, & Lemon Blueberry Muffin
    Natural Factors: Ultimate Heart Health, Magnesium Citrate, Garlic & Reishi, and Greens (smaller container)
    Lifeway Plantiful Probiotic Plant Based Drinks: Tropical Fruit, Plain, & Mixed Berry
  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 8/7/19

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 8/7/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Annie’s Rich & Creamy Mac & Cheese: Gluten Free & Original
    Egregio Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Emerald Labs: Thyroid Health, Blood Pressure Health, & Cholesterol Health
    Garden of Life: So many new products!
    Koia: Keto Chocolate Brownie
    Maggie’s Organics: Classic Crew Socks
    RenewLife: 3-Day Liver Cleanse
    Teaonic MOJOs: Digestion, Relax, & Revive
    Keto Unbuns
    Vegan Rob’s: Spinach Puffs & Turmeric Puffs
  • Protein-Packed Carob Bites

    Protein-Packed Carob Bites

    It’s that time of year again, BACK-TO-SCHOOL! And we’ve whipped up the perfect lunch or afterschool snack that your kids will love! These vegan and gluten free protein-packed carob bites not only taste delicious, but they offer a nutritional kick too- protein! Protein is one of our body’s main energy sources and we need to make sure that we keep up our loved one’s energies while learning all day long.

    Bonus- make sure you pack these perfect little bites in some reusable bags form LunchSkins! They come in different patterns and sizes for everyone!

    Makes about 18 bites *contains nuts!*

    Ingredients

    2 Cups Dates, pitted (found in our bulk section!)

    1 Cup Gluten Free Oats

    2 Tablespoons Almond Butter (found in our bulk section!)

    Pinch Sea Salt

    1 Tablespoon Carob Powder

    1-2 Tablespoons Chocolate Basil Bandwagon Protein Powder

    1 Tablespoon Water or Milk of choice

    Method

    1. Blend all ingredients in food processor.

    2. Use a tablespoon to scoop bites.

    3. Roll bites in carob powder.

    4. Enjoy!

    NOTE: Keep bites in fridge for up to 1 week!

    Before you enjoy your perfect protein-packed carob bites, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagoncares

  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake

    On sale this week (8/5-8/11): Organic Lemons 5 for $5!

    Your perfect dessert is right here! Made with fresh blueberries and lemons, this light and tasty loaf cake will be the “talk of the dessert table.” We’ve made this recipe to be gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and soy free too!

    Bonus- Garden of Life’s Unflavored Collagen is on BOGO! Buy one, get one free while supplies last!

    Ingredients

    ½ Cup Granulated Sugar

    ½ Cup Dark or Light Brown Sugar

    1 Egg + 1 Egg White

    ½ Cup Melted Coconut Oil

    ¾ Cup Unsweetened Applesauce

    1 ½ Cup Gluten Free Flour or All-Purpose Flour (preferably Bob’s 1-to-1 GF flour)

    ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder

    ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda

    Pinch Salt

    ½ Cup Milk; any plant based or whole milk

    ½ Cup Fresh Blueberries

    Zest 1 Lemon

    3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

    2 Teaspoons Vanilla

    2 Scoops Garden of Life Unflavored Collagen Peptides (BOGO for a limited time!)

    Method

    1. Beat together sugars and eggs. Add in oil and applesauce.

    2. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

    3. Add in milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, & vanilla to the egg/sugar mixture. Stir to combine.

    4. Add in dry ingredients & mix until fully incorporated.

    5. Fold in fresh blueberries.

    6. Grease and line a loaf pan (8”x4”) with parchment paper.

    7. Pour in batter and smooth out evenly.

    8. Bake @ 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

    9. Cool completely before slicing.

    10. Enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your perfect lemon blueberry loaf cake, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 7/31/19

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 7/31/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Basil Bandwagon Natural Market: MCT Oil Powder, Collagen Peptides Powder, and Whey+MCT
    Blackbird Foods Authentic Pizza: Pizza Margherita and Kale & Mushroom
    Garden of Life Whole Hemp Extracts: 10mg, 50mg, Inflammation, Relax, & Sleep (droppers and softgels)
    Halsa Oatgurt: Mango Pear & Blueberry
    HealthDirect Collagen & Collagen Energy: new sizes and flavors!
    Pure Indian Foods: Best Hing Ever
    WYLD CBD gummies: Huckleberry, Lemon, Blackberry, & Raspberry
    Yellowbird Sauce: Jalapeno & Habanero