Check out our NEW products this week!
Blog
-
RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 6/12/19
Carrington Farms: Organic Crounons Go Raw Organic Sprouted Seed Salad Toppers: Garlic Thyme, Italian Herb, and Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Ecopiggy Baltic Amber Necklaces Lucky Foods: Spring Rolls Pop and Bottle Almond Lattes: Golden Turmeric, Mocha Cold Brew, & Cacao Natural Hope Herbals: Jewelweed Spray Outer Aisle Gourmet: Cauliflower Sandwich Thins Toddler Mum-Mums: Mango & Kiwi and Sweet Potato & Pomegranate -
PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: LOCAL LETTUCE & ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD
On sale this week (6/10-6/16): Organic Asparagus $4.99 lb!
In this week’s recipe, we use New York Grown Asparagus from our weekly produce specials and Oak Leaf Lettuce from our friends Dean and Emily at Cabbage Throw Farm in Asbury, NJ.
Ingredients
1 Pound Asparagus, clean and trimmed
1/3 Cup Plus 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 Head Cabbage Throw Farm Oak Leaf Lettuce, picked and cleaned
2 Ounces Parmesan Cheese, shaved
Method
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper. Roast asparagus for about 8 minutes, until just tender and the tips begin to turn brown.
2. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice with dijon mustard and the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with all but 2 tablespoons of homemade dressing. Arrange the salad on plates and top with the roasted asparagus and cheese.
4. Drizzle remaining dressing over asparagus, serve, and enjoy!
Before you enjoy your delicious local lettuce and roasted asparagus salad, 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
-
Grads & Dads Gift Guide 2019
‘Tis the season for dads and grads! Check out these perfect gifts that they will LOVE. Don’t forget- Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th!
Be Bold
Decorate their “man cave” or dorm room with a giant tapestry or sphere salt lamp!
Always On-The-Go
Your dads and grads need the best while they’re on the go- make sure to get them a Hydro Flask or a Basil Bandwagon Mug!
Keep It Simple
Don’t know what to get them? Grab a GoodPaper card and write something sentimental for their special day.
The Best for the Best
Have you ever seen IPA soap!? Well now you have! Treat dad this Father’s Day with premium men’s body care from Indigo, Olivina Men, or Dr. Bronner’s!
Hungry? Let’s Grill!
Celebrate with a backyard bbq! Spice it up with delicious spice rubs from Teeny Tiny Spice Company or Saltopia. Then top your bbq in paleo friendly sauces from Primal Kitchen!
Their Healthy Energy Boost
Make sure you treat them with the healthiest sweets- A GIANT chocolate bar from Tony’s Chocolonely, chocolate energy bites from Good Day, or maybe some high performance plant-based mocha protein from Sunwarrior!
The Best Gift of All
Not sure what to get them? Or do they want EVERYTHING we have? Grab them a Basil Bandwagon Gift Card and watch their eyes fill with joy!
No matter what you get your dad or grad this year, let us know! Leave us a note, email us, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares
-
RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 6/5/19
Check out our NEW products this week!
Lundberg Farms Bold Bites Chips: Korean Style BBQ, Samosa, Street Taco, & MORE! 
Vital Planet Vital Flora Pro Shelf Stable Probiotics: Ultra Daily, Men’s Daily, Women’s Daily, & Women’s 55+ Daily 
Brianna’s Organic Dressings: Honey Ginger, Real French, Poppy Seed, & MORE! 
Pastabilities Pasta: Sprouted, Kamut, & Spelt 
Tofurky DIY: Breakfast Sausage & Plant-Based Burger 
Tribucha Kombucha: Brainiac Kombucha (6-pack cans) 
Topo Chico: Twist of Lime Carbonated Mineral Water 
Gold Mine Natural Food Co.: Organic Blue Masa 
Locktown Farms: THEY’RE BACK!!! 
Califia Farms: Oatmilk & Oat Barista Blend 
Madhava: Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
Vibrant Health: Green Vibrance with PlusCBD Oil 
All Good Sunscreen: Kids, Sport, & MORE! 
Stream2Sea Lip Balm: Sun Protect & Soothing -
Celebrate Hemp History Week!
June 3rd-9th, 2019
This June, celebrate the 10th Annual of Hemp History Week with Return of the Plant! Demand for hemp extracts (CBD), foods, and body care products continue to grow. The plant’s ability to regenerate soil is motivating more farmers to grow hemp in the United States. With hemp’s return to U.S. soil through passage of the 2018 Farm Bill coinciding with the campaign’s 10th year, it’s time to make 2019 the Year of Hemp together! Visit HempHistoryWeek.com to learn more!
Click here to check out our Produce Recipe of the Week including hemp!
Drinkables
Don’t like the taste of hemp but want the healthy benefits? Try these hemp products that you can use as a substitute for your favorite drinks- water, tea, coffee additions, smoothies, juices, and more!
Eat Up
Hemp comes in all different shapes and sizes- granola, crackers, seeds, oils and more! It’s high in protein and omegas which makes it the perfect addition to your healthy lifestyle.
Spread It Everywhere
Everyone needs to spread a little love! Grab some hemp butters to spread on your morning toast or some hemp honey for your cup of tea throughout the day!
A Healthy Clean
Take a clean approach to your cleaning habits. You can use Dr. Bronner’s Hemp Pure-Castile Soap in so many ways! For more ideas and recipes using Dr. Bronner’s soap, click here: https://www.drbronner.com/all-one-blog/2017/06/dilutions-cheat-sheet-dr-bronners-pure-castile-soap/
Supplements and Salves
Support your body’s natural endocannabinoid system with hemp extracts! We carry different formulas such as capsules, drops, salves, proteins, and more!
Treat Yourself
Are you always on-the-go? Grab a hemp bar from Evo Hemp or a cannabinoid rich morsel from Rise Relief!
Regardless of how you celebrate hemp history week or what hemp products you use, let us know! Leave us a note, email us, tag us on social media, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares #hemphistoryweek2019
-
PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: BLUEBERRY HEMP VINAIGRETTE & LOCAL GREENS SALAD
On sale this week (6/3-6/9): Organic Blueberries (pint) $4.99 each!
Happy Hemp History Week! To celebrate #ReturnOfThePlant, we decided to make a light and refreshing blueberry hemp vinaigrette to pair with our local greens salad. This vinaigrette is not only light, sweet, and refreshing, but it pairs perfectly with a veggie or fruit salad. So we thought, why not combine it with the AMAZING spring greens mix from our local Cabbage Throw Farm right here in Hunterdon County!
BONUS SALE– Manitoba Harvest Shelled Hemp Hearts (7oz) bag is on sale this month for $6.29!
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
-1/2 Cup Blueberries
-1/2 Cup Shelled Hemp Seeds
-1/2 Cup Water
-4 Tablespoons Turbinado Sugar (or Agave Nectar)
-2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
-1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Salad
-5 Ounces Spring Mix (Buy Local! We used spring mix from Cabbage Throw Farm)
-1 Cup Blueberries
-3/4 Cup Pecans, chopped
-4 Ounces Feta Cheese, chopped small or grated
Method
1. In a high speed blender, mix all vinaigrette ingredients together and blend to a smooth and creamy texture.
2. In a large bowl, mix all salad ingredients together.
3. Drizzle vinaigrette onto salad mix and enjoy!
Before you enjoy your light and refreshing local greens salad with blueberry hemp vinaigrette, 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 FRIDAY 5/31/19
Check out our NEW products this week!
Nuco: Vegan Coconut Avocado Oil Mayo & Coconut Crunch Cereal 
Lemon Perfect: Just Lemon & Blueberry Acai 
Shameless Pets Soft Baked Dog Treats: Break An Egg Recipe & Lobster Roll Over Recipe 
Third Child Wellness: Skin Repairs, Room and Body Sprays, and Roll On Oil Blends 
SQUEAK: All Purpose and Surface Sanitizer, Gentle Scrub, & Everywhere Mist 
Taylor & Colledge: Organic Vanilla Bean Paste 
Fatworks: Goat Milk Ghee 
Buckley Pet Jerky: Beef Lung & Chicken 
Lunchskins 2-Pack Bag Sets -
Clean & Safe Home Care Recipes with Aura Cacia Essential Oils!
Summertime calls for fresh, clean scents- even though our homes may not be. Check out these clean and safe cleaning recipes made with Aura Cacia Essential Oils!
Air Freshening Spray
Ingredients
-12 drops Aura Cacia Lemon Essential Oil
-12 drops Aura Cacia Tea Tree Essential Oil
-2 Ounce Mist Bottle
-2 Fluid Ounces Water
Method
1. Into bottle, combine all ingredients, replace lid and shake until well blended.
2. To use, shake bottle and spray into airspace.
General Cleaning Spray
Ingredients
-1/2 Teaspoon Aura Cacia Lavender Essential Oil
-1/2 Teaspoon Aura Cacia Tea Tree Essential Oil
-1 Teaspoon Unscented Liquid Soap
-15 Fluid Ounces Water
-16 Ounce Spray Bottle
Method
1. In bottle, combine soap and essential oils.
2. Top with water, replace lid and shake until well blended.
3. To use, spray on surface and wipe clean with damp cloth.
Pet Home Cleaning Spray
Ingredients
-1 2/3 Cups Water
-1/2 Teaspoon Sodium Borate
-1/4 Teaspoon Unscented Liquid Soap
-1 1/2 Teaspoon Aura Cacia Lemon Essential Oil
-1 1/2 Teaspoon Aura Cacia Peppermint Essential Oil
-16 Ounce Plastic Spray Bottle
Method
1. In bottle, combine all ingredients. Replace lid and shake until well blended.
2. To use, shake bottle and spray into a cloth, sponge, or onto surface and wipe area clean.
*NOTE: Test on an inconspicuous area before general use.
No matter which product or recipe you use, let us know! Leave us a note, email us, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares
-
PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: TOMATO-MANGO SALAD
On sale this week (5/27-6/2): Organic Heirloom Tomatoes $3.99 lb. and Organic Mangoes 4 for $5!
‘Tis the season for salads! This simple, refreshing tomato-mango salad is not only healthy and light, but it’s the perfect addition to any summer party or bbq- or even just a side at the dinner table! What makes it special is the local basil leaves from Sandbrook Meadow Farm! Buy yours today and plant in your garden this spring.
Ingredients
2 Large Heirloom Tomatoes
1 Large Ripe Mango
1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar
Pinch of Curry Powder
6 Basil Leaves
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Method
1. Core tomatoes and slice into 1″ cubes.
2. Remove the mango from the pit and cut in 1″ cubes.
3. Combine tomatoes and mangoes in a medium sized bowl.
4. In a food processor, combine oil, basil leaves, curry powder, vinegar and seasoning. Puree until thoroughly blended.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the mixed mango and tomato salad, top with additional chopped basil leaves (if desired) and enjoy!
Before you enjoy your refreshing tomato-mango salad, 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 THURSDAY 5/23/19
Check out our NEW products this week!
Chocolove: Filled Chocolate Candy Bar 
Charlotte’s Web: Pet Hemp Extracts and Balm 
Heart + Soil Herbal Skincare: The Multitasker, Green Queen Clay Mask, Rose + Vetiver Facial Cream, Vitamin C Facial Cream, Gentle Gentle Cleanser, Antioxidant Cleanser, Sage’ing Facial Serum, & Mighty Myco Eye Serum 
HempFusion Twist: Key Lime, Mango Peach, & Citrus Ginger 
Hu Kitchen: Simple Dark Chocolate 
Hyvida Hydrogen Sparkling Water: Pure & Raspberry 
Julian Bakery: ProGranola 
Koia: Cinnamon Horchata 
Peeled Snacks: Aged Parmesan Puffs 
Vegan Rob’s: Probiotic Dragon Puffs 
Zambeezi Lip Balm: Tangerine, Lemongrass, Honeybalm, & Suncare