Check out our NEW products this week!
Ingredients:
1 cup organic strawberries
1 bunch of basil chopped
1/2 cup honey
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
Tag: drinks
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RECAP: NEW PRODUCT MONDAY 7/15/19
Amazing Grass Powders: Kale, Supergreens, & Grass and Shrooms Angelic Bakehouse: Rye Bread & Dinner Rolls Barnana Plantain Chips: Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, Acapulco Lime, & Brazilian Barbecue CLEAN Cause Yerbamate: Blackberry & Peach Little Secrets: Milk Chocolate Wafers, Dark Chocolate Wafers, Dark Chocolate Pieces, & Peanut Butter Pieces Tree Hugger Gum: Peppermint & Spearmint -
RECAP: NEW PRODUCT FRIDAY 7/5/19
Check out our NEW products this week!
Wedderspoon: Apple Cider Vinegar Drink with Manuka Honey 
Ambrosia Honey Co: Amber Harvest 
La Dolce Vita: Almond Biscotti 
Califia FarmS: Ubermilk 
Cappello’s: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 
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Creative Energy Candles: Mountain Grove & Tarocco Orange 
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Good To Go Keto Bars: Raspberry Lemon, Vanilla Almond, & Cinnamon Pecan 
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Your Memorial Day BBQ in 1..2..3!
Memorial Day is the start of BBQ season; and we have just what you need! Check out these awesome products that you need to stock up on for your party!
Don’t forget- our store hours have changed for Memorial Day as both stores will be open from 9am-5pm with both cafes open from 9am-4pm!
Refreshing Drinks
Start off your Memorial Day with these healthy refreshments! Honest Tea is on sale all month long- and make sure you enter your name in our Honest Tea Bike Raffle in either store! If you’re looking for something bubbly and refreshing, try Waterloo’s sparkling water, Zevia’s zero calorie soda, or Brew Dr. Kombucha 4-pack cans. Have little ones coming to the party? Grab a box of Honest Kids organic fruit punch pouches.
Get The Grill Going
Hot dogs, hamburgers, and chicken are summer-time staples that every bbq needs. Check out Brooklyn hot dogs, Applegate Farm hot dogs, Dakota ground beef, and Farmer Focus chicken for your party today! Looking for plant-based options? Look no further as we have Hilary’s veggie burgers, Sunshine burgers, and Upton’s Naturals BBQ jackfruit.
Snacks While You Wait
Need something to snack on while your main course is cooking? Grab some chips and dips! LateJuly tortilla chips and salsa are the perfect pairing. Don’t like spicy? We also have chips from Good Health and Luke’s Organic, Cauliflower Pretzels by From the Ground Up, popcorn from Lesser Evil, and cheese puffs from Barbara’s! If you need more dip options, try the hummus or guacamole from Hope!
Don’t Forget To Top It Off!
Everybody has their secret ingredients to make the perfect meal. We have lots of options to top off your bbq sandwich!
Delicious Desserts
Whether you’re hosting the party or you need something to bring, desserts are the perfect treat that everyone will love. Simple Mills frosted cupcakes, DeeBee’s Organic freezer pops, and any form of ice cream like Alden’s, Good Pop, or So Delicious make the best treat to end the day!
No matter what’s on your table this Memorial Day, let us know! Leave us a note, email us, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares
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Strawberry Basil Shrub Recipe
Warmer weather is coming. We are shifting from the heavy comforting flavors and textures of winter staples. The arrival of spring flowers makes us crave all things fresh, crisp and sweet. A Shrub is Colonial-era drink thats easy to make and even easier to fall in love with.
The term “shrub” is comes from the Arabic word sharāb meaning “to drink”. The drink has been around for centuries to refresh and quench the thirst of warmer days. It’s simple to make. Mash fruit and sugar, then preserve in vinegar as a syrup. Add to sparkling water or use it instead of simple syrup in your favorite cocktail.
Vinegar is a known preservative, but also as a cooling drink when diluted. Raw, unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar is rich in enzymes and helps balance pH.
Our version features honey instead of sugar. We used Strawberries and one of our favorite herbs which is, of course, basil.
In a glass or plastic container with a lid, combine berries and honey. Add vinegar and water and stir gently until honey is dissolved and berries have begun to release juices, being careful not to mash berries. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 1 week.