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RECAP: NEW PRODUCT FRIDAY 2/22/19
Firehook Baked Crackers: Sea Salt, Rosemary Sea Salt, & Garlic Thyme Karine & Jeff: French Ratatouille Organic India Tea: Tulsi Ashwagandha & Tulsi Hibiscus Pathwater Pranarom Essential Oil Perfume Rollers & Organic Oils: Harvest Fleur, Harvest Citrus, Argan Oil, Rosehip Oil, & Carrot Oil Schar: Gluten Free Twin Bar Toca Organic Honey and Royal Jelly Vital Flora Pro 60/60 Probiotics: Ultra Daily, Adult 55+ Daily, & Women’s Daily Weleda Skin Food: Light Nourishing Cream & Body Butter -
Whole Grains from Around the World with Christine Waltermyer
Whole Grains from Around the World
with Christine Waltermyer
MENU:
Indian Vegetable Biryani Rice
Persian Steamed White Rice
Russian Buckwheat with Onions
Mexican Chocolate Quinoa Pudding
Thank you to Christine Waltermyer and the Natural Kitchen Cooking School for working with us to help promote healthy, nutritious meals that are affordable, full of nutrients, and simple to make at home!
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Produce Recipe of the Week: Salted Chocolate Strawberry Brownies
On sale this week (2/18-2/24): Organic Strawberries $5.99 each!
Need a sweet treat to make your day even better? We got you. Check out this recipe for VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE Salted Chocolate Strawberry Brownies. BONUS– Alter Eco Deep Dark Sea Salt Organic Chocolate is on sale for the entire month of February as 2 for $5!
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 1/2 Cups Gluten Free Flour
- 3 Tablespoons Fair Trade Cocoa Powder
- 3/4 Cup Coconut Sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 Bars Alter Eco Deep Dark Sea Salt Organic Chocolate (chopped)
- 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil
- 2 Flax Eggs (2 tablespoons flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water)
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Topping
- 1 Bar Alter Eco Deep Dark Sea Salt Organic Chocolate (chopped)
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries (sliced)
Method
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. In large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.
3. In medium bowl, melt 2 chocolate bars in 10 second intervals in microwave (or in double boiler) and stir in coconut oil.
4. Pour chocolate mixture into dry mixture, add flax eggs and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined. If mixture is too thick, add 1/4 cup water.
5. Spread mixture into greased 8×8″ pan.
6. Bake at 325F for 20 minutes or until knife inserted into center of pan comes out clean. Cool completely.
7. Melt 1 bar of chocolate with coconut oil. Spread chocolate on brownies and top them with sliced strawberries. Place in fridge to fully harden.
8. Slice, serve & enjoy!
Before you enjoy your amazing salted chocolate strawberry brownies, 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
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Now Available: Elderberry Gummy Kits!
We are very excited to now be carrying Elderberry Gummy Kits from Fat Stone Farm- especially during this time of the year!
Why elderberries during the winter? Well, elderberries are known to be the “natural medicine” for the cold and flu. Most people take elderberries when they first start to feel a cold coming on, as a protection against the germs. There are many benefits to taking elderberry. Including support for cold and flu relief, aiding sinus infections, helps encourage healthy skin, and helps boost your immune system to fight against allergies. Elderberries contain many antioxidants and vitamins that can help improve your overall health and immune system.
There are multiple ways that you can take elderberry. Some ways are in a syrup/liquid form, gummies, bulk (to add to any recipe you may have at home), lozenges, extracts, crystals, and teas! Bonus– all of these are available at your local Basil Bandwagon Natural Market!
Luckily for us, Fat Stone Farm has made a creative and fun way to take your daily dose of elderberry. Not only will it help you and your loved ones take elderberries, but your kids will love helping you make them too! Check out their new gummy kit below (supplies two tray’s worth of gummies but recipe below will only show ingredients for one tray’s worth):
Ingredients
-1 x reusable non-BPA silicone tray (15 fruit-shaped gummies)
-1 x 60ml “mini” bottle of Fat Stone Farm’s Elderberry Apple Shots
-1 x 60ml “mini” bottle of Fat Stone Farm’s Organic Maple Syrup
-1 x envelope of kosher beef gelatin
Method (to make 1 tray of the Gummy Kit- 15 gummies):
1. In small saucepan, pour one 60ml “mini” bottle of Elderberry Apple Shot and add 1 ice cube. Allow ice cube to melt.
2. Slowly add 1 envelope of gelatin over cold mixture. The gelatin will expand and will look wrinkled. Make sure each granule is soaked. Do not stir or the gelatin will clump. This takes a few minutes.
3. Place saucepan on medium or medium-low heat. Let the gelatin dissolve. Stir as necessary. Use as little heat as possible to preserve the nutrients in the Elderberry Apple Shots.
4. Stir in 1/2 of the 60ml “mini” bottle of Fat Stone Farm’s organic Maple Syrup.
5. Pour the gummy liquid into the mold, filling up to the top of each one.
6. The gummies will solidify in 10 in the freezer, 30 minutes in the refrigerator, or 1 hour at a cool room temperature.
7. Once cooled, gently flex the molds to remove the gummies.
NOTE: You may want to use a small tray or a dinner plate to transfer the warm gummies into the fridge or freezer.
When you buy your Fat Stone Farm Elderberry Kit from Basil Bandwagon, make sure you post it on Instagram or Facebook and tag us! #elderberrykit #healthyfun #basilbandwagon
Additional Resources:
https://www.fat-stone-farm.com/blogs/recipes
https://blog.gaiaherbs.com/2017/11/08/4-reasons-to-love-elderberry/
https://www.megafood.com/blog/elderberry-winter-immune-herb.html?q=elderberry
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RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 2/13/19
Check out our NEW products this week!
Aura Cacia: Purifying Eucalyptus Shower Tablets 
Made In Nature: ‘Nana Pops 
Basil Bandwagon Natural Market: Organic Chocolate Covered Strawberries 
Biotta: Heirloom Purple Carrot Juice 
Califia Farms: Better Half-N-Half 32 fl oz size 
Colorado Hemp Honey: Tangerine Tranquility, Raw Relief, Ginger Soothe, & Lemon Stress Less 
G-PUR: Purified Clinoptilolite 
Happy Hips: Jerky 
H-Factor Water 
Lake Champlain Chocolates 
Oral Essentials Lumineux: Kids Strawberry Toothpaste 
Nancy’s: 100% Grass-Fed Vanilla Probiotic Yogurt 
Nature’s Path Organic: Purple Acai Cereal 
Poofy Organics: Poofy Polish 
Silk: Oat Yeah Oatmilk 
Starseed Bakery: Vegan Red Velvet Chocolate Cupcakes 
Vibrant Health Green Vibrance: Smaller size and Matcha Tea Flavor 
Wholesome Organic Brittle Thins: Honey Roasted Nuts & Caramel Almond 
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It’s Citrus Season!
On sale this week (2/4-2/10): Organic Blood Oranges and Navel Oranges 2 for $3!
Everyone looks forward to citrus season- it’s the transition from the cold, frigid months to the beautiful spring weather. Winter was the season of root vegetables and hot soup, but now we can brighten up our plates with some juicy citrus! When someone says citrus, most people instantly think about bright, plump oranges packed with vitamin C.
We carry many varieties of citrus, but not all are available at one time. Some varieties that we carry are Cara Cara Oranges, Navel Oranges, Blood Oranges, Minneola Tangelos, Mandarins, Grapefruit, Clementines, Satsuma Mandarins, and Valencia Oranges. Not only are there so many different types but there are numerous benefits and uses of citrus too!
1. Immunity: citrus is packed with Vitamin C which helps boost your immune system to fight colds and support your quest to breathe freely.
2. Mood: with awakening scents, taste, and color, it is known to help improve your mood and help you come out of your shell.
3. Skin Appearance: antioxidant properties help cleanse and brighten your skin.
1. Beauty: aromatherapy to help boost your mood and purify the air, and skin care to help brighten and cleanse your skin.
2. Nutritional: can be used for dressings and juices, sliced or dried for a quick snack, or even as a garnish and zest!
With the spring season upon us, make sure you stop by your local Basil Bandwagon Natural Market and stock up on all the citrus we have this season!
Additional Resources:
https://www.healthiestbest.com/citrus-is-in-season
https://www.naturalfoodseries.com/13-benefits-oranges/
https://tasteforlife.com/diet-nutrition/eat-for-health/put-up-a-fight
https://tasteforlife.com/conditions-wellness/allergies/fight-spring-allergies-with-food
https://www.alive.com/health/7-immunity-boosters-need/
https://www.deliciousliving.com/display-gallery/?id=14207&im=1
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RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 2/6/19
Check out our NEW products this week!
Fat Stone Farm: Elderberry Gummy Kit 
Humble Deodorants: Patchouli, Copal & Frankincense, Bergamot & Ginger, and Travel Sizes 
MegaFood Probiotics: Energy, Mood, Immune Defense, Digestive Health, & Women’s Health 
Natural Hope Herbals: Complete Tissue Salve, Calendula Salve, Comfrey Salve, Garlic Salve, People’s Paste, Deep Tissue Salve, and Arnica & St. John’s Wort Salve 
XyloBurst: Travel Size Oral Rinse -
Produce Recipe of the Week: Buffalo Cauliflower
On sale this week (2/4-2/10): Organic Cauliflower $2.99 each!
Can’t think of anything else to do with cauliflower other than roasting it? We got you covered! Try making some buffalo cauliflower- it’s super simple! Not only is it quick to make, but it’s delicious and healthy for you!
Ingredients
-Cauliflower
-Cumin
-Chili powder
-Cilantro
-Lime Juice
-Black Pepper
-Salt
-Cayenne
-Olive Oil
-Sriracha
-Lime (to garnish)
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Rinse and cut cauliflower into small florets.
3. Mix olive oil, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Add cauliflower and mix until cauliflower is coated; spread onto a baking pan.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until cauliflower is perfectly tender.
5. Remove baking pan from oven and allow the cauliflower to slightly cool.
6. Combine baked cauliflower, lime juice, cilantro, and sriracha together in a bowl.
7. Garnish with lime slices and enjoy!
Before you enjoy your delicious buffalo cauliflower, 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
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RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 1/30/19
Check out our NEW products this week!
Bluebonnet: Collagen, Calm, Resveratrol, Keratin Care, & Sleep Support 
Bubbies: Extra! Hot Horseradish 
Earthbound Farm: Carrot Linguine 
Common Good: Dish Soap, Laundry Detergent, All Purpose Cleaner & Bathroom Cleaner 
HempFusion: CBD with Black Seed Oil 
Larabar: Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl 
Rise Relief CBD Morsels: Matcha Mint, Caffe Mocha, & Golden Turmeric 
Small Batch Organics: Cherry Granola Bark 
Sonoma Gourmet: Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce -
RECAP: NEW PRODUCT THURSDAY 1/24/19
Check out our NEW products this week!
BottlePro Cup Holder 
CBD Living: Water, Gummies, Roll-on Freeze, & Topical Patch 
Enzymedica Heartburn Relief 
Superkrauts: Healing Kraut, Crispy Curry, & Classic Kraut 
Tender & True Pet Food: Dry & Wet Food for Cats & Dogs