Category: Organic

  • Produce Recipe of the Week: Blood Orange Avocado Salsa

    Produce Recipe of the Week: Blood Orange Avocado Salsa

    On sale this week (3/4-3/10): Organic Blood Oranges 4 for $5 & Organic Avocados 4 for $5!

    When people first see this recipe, they think “wow, that’s definitely… different.” But let me tell you, this is one of the best homemade salsas that I have ever had. It’s refreshing yet it still gives a nice kick. Not only does it taste good to dip with tortilla chips, but it even tastes great in salmon tacos (and thankfully for you, we have fresh salmon in store). It’s a perfect reminder of what summer tastes like!

    Ingredients

    2 Blood Oranges

    2 Scallions (chopped)

    1 Jalapeno (minced; seeded too depending on your desired level of spice)

    2 Avocados (chopped)

    1/4 Cup Chopped Cilantro

    2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice

    Salt (to taste)

    Method

    1. Using a sharp knife, slice the peel off of the blood oranges removing as much white pith as possible.

    2. Slice the peeled blood oranges into smaller pieces.

    3. In a medium bowl, mix together the avocado, scallions, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste,

    4. Add blood orange pieces to mixture and gently stir to combine.

    5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your fresh blood orange avocado salsa, 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

  • Now Available in Stores: Fresh Aloe Vera

    Now Available in Stores: Fresh Aloe Vera

    For over 6,000 years, aloe vera has been known for its health and beauty abilities as well as its healing properties. There are hundreds of species of the aloe plant but the most commonly known and used is the Aloe Barbadensis plant, aka aloe vera. There are many aspects of aloe vera- the outside fleshy leaves with serrated edges, the thin layer of aloe latex right beneath the skin, and the inside gooey gel and liquid.

    The plant as a whole contains many vitamins and minerals that are helpful to us humans. It contains antioxidant vitamins (such as vitamins A, C, E, B12, and folic acid), enzymes, minerals (such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc), laxatives, and some hormones that help with its healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

    There are many benefits from aloe vera. Some are listed in the picture below but there are even more than that!

    When most people hear “aloe vera gel,” sunburns are the first thing that comes to mind. However, there are more uses than just that! Aloe vera can also be ingested as capsules and juice which are used as dietary supplements to help with digestion and boost immunity. People who are in love with the properties of aloe vera have made their own DIY videos for various reasons. Here is a link to a YouTube video where one person makes their own hair, scalp, skin moisturizer from the fresh aloe vera plant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu6aP_UIuxE

    And lucky for us, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market not only has aloe vera supplements on our wellness shelves, but we now carry fresh aloe vera plants in our produce areas- but only for a limited time! Come in quick before it’s all gone!

    For more information on the properties of aloe vera, how to take care of your aloe vera plant, and more, check out these posts below:

  • DEADLINE EXTENDED to Pre-Order Thanksgiving Sides & Pies!

    DEADLINE EXTENDED to Pre-Order Thanksgiving Sides & Pies!

    Good Morning Basil Shoppers!

    We have extended our deadline to pre-order your Thanksgiving sides & pies, so make sure you get your orders in by 8pm on Thursday 11/15! And if you haven’t ordered your turkey yet, make sure you do so. They are sold on a first come, first serve basis- so once they’re gone, they’re gone!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    We are 2 weeks away from announcing our Gratefulness Shout Out Campaign winner! Make sure you submit your shout outs soon! One winner will be drawn at 8pm on November 30th!

    Click here to print our Thanksgiving Coloring Page to keep your loved ones busy as you make your Basil Bandwagon turkey!

     

     

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 11/7/18

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 11/7/18

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    The Bent Spoon: New flavors every week!

    Lake Champlain Chocolates: Marshmallow Hot Chocolate

    Macie’s Own: TurDucKen Jerky

    Keys Care PurPlay Personal Lubricants: Classic & Surf

    Sunwarrior: Digestive Enzymes & Probiotics

    Truce: All-Purpose Cleaner

    UnReal Candy: Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

    Natural Factors Whole Earth & Sea: Greens & Horseradish Respiratory Support

  • Gratefulness Shout Out Campaign Starts!

    Gratefulness Shout Out Campaign Starts!

    Happy November Basil Shoppers!

    This year, Basil Bandwagon is starting a new tradition, our Gratefulness Shout Out Campaign! For the entire month of November, we will be collecting gratefulness shout outs from our customers and will be announcing them live each week. There’s an added bonus- once you submit a shout out, you automatically are placed in a drawing for a $100 Basil Bandwagon gift card! Just think of how many winter gifts you can buy!

    Click here to download the Gratefulness Shout Out Campaign Entry Cards!

    Here’s how it works:

    1. COMPLETELY fill out the Gratefulness Shout Out entry card- please write neatly!
    2. Submit your entry card- there are submission boxes in both of our locations, or you can email them to: outreach@basilbandwagon.com (please write down all information that would be on the entry card in the email)
    3. Be on the lookout for your shout out on our Instagram and our Facebook pages- LIVE weekly!

     

    One winner will be picked on November 30th at 8pm!

    While you wait to hear your shout out, make sure you order your Thanksgiving turkeys, sides, and pies!

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 10/31/18

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 10/31/18

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    The Honey Pot Company: So many new feminine products to choose from!

    Kooshoo: Hair Ties & Headbands

    Nush Foods: Carrot Spice Cake, Banana Nut Cake, & Blueberry Cake

    Truce: Odor Remover, Wood Cleaner, Scouring Powder, and Room & Pillow Sprays

     

  • It’s Non-GMO Month: Part 4

    It’s Non-GMO Month: Part 4

    Happy Halloween Everyone!

     

    Thank you to everyone who came in this past Saturday and celebrated Non-GMO Month with us! We had such a great outcome for our Round-Up Donation Day and our Non-GMOnsters event that we are ready to make it even better next year.

    We are so excited to announce that through your generosity, our total donation to the Non-GMO Project is $89.38! We appreciate how much you rounded up your totals and we would like to give you a “round” of applause!

    We can’t wait to beat our record next year!

    Even though October is over, make sure you continue to look for the Non-GMO Project label as you shop!

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 10/24/18

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 10/24/18

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Ancient Nutrition Multi Collagen Protein: Strawberry Lemonade

    Hawthorne Valley: Curtido, Kimchi, & Ruby Sauerkraut

    Jack  N’ Jill: So many NEW products!

    Lightlife Meatless Pasta: Wild Mushroom Ravioli

    Matr Boomie Jewelry

    Parmela Creamery: Aged NutCheeses & NutCheese Alfredo Sauces

    Primal Kitchen: Spicy Brown Mustard, Unsweetened Ketchup, & Garlic Aioli Mayo

    SKOY Kitchenware: Kitchen Towels, Scrubs, & more!

    Swerve Sweets: Vanilla and Chocolate Cake Mixes, Pancake and Waffle Mixes, & Brown Sugar

     

  • It’s Non-GMO Month: Part 3

    It’s Non-GMO Month: Part 3

    Since it’s getting so cold outside very quickly, why not feature our Non-GMO Project verified health & beauty products!

    Around our Basil Bandwagon locations, we have quite the assortment of health and beauty products that are Non-GMO Project verified. Whether you’re looking for soaps, lotions, deodorants, toothpastes, lip balms, carrier oils, vitamins or supplements, we’ve got you covered! Below are some of our featured products!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Round-Up Donation Day & Non-GMOnsters Event: October 27, 2018

    As a part of our contribution to the Non-GMO Project, we are hosting a Round-Up Donation Day and a Non-GMOnsters event in both of our locations! At checkout, you can “round-up” your total purchase to the next whole dollar as a donation to the Non-GMO Project. Our goal is to donate at least $500 dollars! Make sure you stop by and donate to a great project- every penny counts!

    Before you donate at our checkout registers, make sure you try some of our non-GMO candy from UnReal! The parents/guardians who are shopping with their “little monsters” can treat themselves with $2 off of our smoothie of the month, the Hempchata Smoothie! We can’t wait to see you there!

    Click here to print our Non-GMOnsters Coloring pages!

  • It’s Non-GMO Month: Part 2

    It’s Non-GMO Month: Part 2

    With the Keto diet and Non-GMO Month being noticed around the same time, why not feature them together!

    So what exactly is the Keto diet?

    The Keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that offers numerous health benefits. With the drastic reduction is carbs, you put your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. When your body is in ketosis, your body becomes extremely efficient at using fat for energy. Some health benefits from the keto diet are lower blood sugar and insulin levels, as well as switching the body’s metabolism from carbs to fat. Another health benefit that strikes a lot of consumers’ attention is losing body weight and lowering the risk factors for diseases.

    What foods should I avoid on the Keto diet?

    Foods that are high in carbs should be very limited or even eliminated. The list of foods that should be avoided are: sugary foods, grains or starches, fruit, beans or legumes, root vegetables and tubers, low-fat or diet products, certain condiments or sauces, unhealthy fats, alcohol, & sugar-free diet foods.

    What foods should I eat on the Keto diet?

    Your plate should be based with the majority of these foods: meat, fatty fish, eggs, butter and cream, cheese, nuts and seeds, healthy oils, avocados, low-carb veggies, & condiments and spices.

    Are there any side effects from being on the Keto diet?

    Even though the keto diet is safe, there are some initial side effects that your body goes through as you adapt to your new diet. Each individual body is different and unique- so you should be more aware of how you feel and balance accordingly.

    At Basil Bandwagon, we carry numerous Keto diet friendly products that are also Non-GMO Project verified! Some of our products are featured below!