Tag: local

  • Organic Mocha Mug Cake

    Organic Mocha Mug Cake

    On Sale This Month: One Village Coffee (Artist, Legend, & Decaf) for $11.99 each!

    One Village Coffee is a specialty coffee company that packages their fair trade and certified USDA organic coffee beans in a compostable bag! Their flavors range from light to dark roasted coffees, focusing on balance and sweetness. We all love to start our days with a large cup of joe but this decadent mocha mug recipe is a heavenly cup of deliciousness to end your day with.

    Ingredients

    3 Tablespoons Flour

    2 Tablespoons Sugar

    1 Tablespoon Baking Chocolate, chopped

    1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder

    3/4 Tablespoon Coconut Oil (Basil Bandwagon Brand is on sale for 25% off!)

    1 Tablespoon Brewed One Village Coffee

    2 Tablespoons Milk

    1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla


    Method

    1. In a Basil Bandwagon ceramic mug, combine chopped chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 15 second intervals until fully melted.

    2. Add brewed coffee, milk, and vanilla into mug. Stir and microwave for additional 15 seconds (microwaved mixture should look like chocolate milk).

    3. Add sugar to hot mug and stir until sugar is completely dissolved.

    4. Add baking powder and flour and stir until there are no lumps.

    5. Microwave for 45-75 seconds.

    6. Let cool for 2 minutes and enjoy!


    Before you enjoy your decadent, organic mocha mug cake featuring One Village Coffee, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite organic market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon

    For more information about One Village Coffee, visit this link: https://www.onevillagecoffee.com/

  • Treat Your Mom Like A Queen This Mother’s Day

    Treat Your Mom Like A Queen This Mother’s Day

    Make sure you treat your mom with the best gifts in town! We know that your mom would love anything that you get her, but we all know that she would love anything (or everything) that we carry on our shelves here at Basil Bandwagon Natural Market. Plus, they’re healthy for her and our Mother Earth. Check out some awesome ideas below that your mom would love to get this mother’s day (or any day of the year)!

    Aromatherapy

    Want to help your mom unwind after driving her crazy all day? Plug in a new aromatherapy diffuser anywhere in your house and add a couple drops of some of the best organic essentials oils out there and VOILA! The relaxing fragrances will help your mom unwind. Always on-the-go? We also carry car diffusers!

    Luxurious Beauty Care

    Pamper your mom with luxurious organic beauty care like lotions, perfume, bath bombs or bath salts! Our beauty care comes in all shapes and sizes- perfect for this summer season!

    Candles

    If your mom loves flowers and candles, this gift is perfect for her! With Hyggelight Growing Candles, keep the label as they contain wildflower seeds! Plant it in the candle holder after you burn all the wax away and watch your wildflowers grow.

    Fair Trade Chocolate

    Does your mom have a sweet-tooth? Grab her some organic fair trade chocolates that are flying off our shelves daily! They come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors!

    Fair Trade Jewelry

    What woman says no to jewelry? None! Matr Boomie creates beautiful fair trade jewelry like earrings, necklaces, and bracelets in so many different styles and colors.

    On-the-Go Relaxation

    If your mom is always on-the-go, buy her a bright colored Hydroflask or an EcoVessel with a tea strainer linked inside. They’ll pair just right with her organic coffee or tea from Four Sigmatic!


    Regardless of how you spoil your mom this mother’s day, let us know! Leave us a note, email us, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares

  • Cinco De Mayo Salmon Tacos

    Cinco De Mayo Salmon Tacos

    Celebrate this weekend with Cinco De Mayo Salmon Tacos! Made with organic and local ingredients, your tacos will be the talk of the town.

    Ingredients

    2 Tablespoons Vegenaise

    1 Teaspoon Lime Juice

    2 Teaspoons Chipotle Chile Powder

    2 Teaspoons Orange Zest

    2 Teaspoons Sugar

    1 Pound Skinless Salmon Fillet, cut into 4 pieces

    1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    8 Corn Tortillas

    Salt

    1 Avocado, mashed

    Anita’s Mango Salsa

    1 Cup Finely Shredded Cabbage


    Method

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In small bowl, whisk vegenaise with lime juice. In another small bowl, combine chipotle powder with orange zest and sugar.

    2. Rub each piece of salmon with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and then with the chipotle-orange zest mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes.

    3. Wrap tortillas in foil and bake for about 8 minutes, until they are softened and heated through.

    4. Meanwhile, heat a grill pan. Season salmon with salt and grill over high heat until nicely browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

    5. Gently break each piece of salmon in half. Spread mashed avocado on warm tortillas and top with salmon, mango salsa, and cabbage.

    6. Drizzle each taco with lime vegenaise and serve immediately. Enjoy!


    Before you enjoy your Cinco De Mayo salmon tacos, 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 photos of this recipe, check out: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chipotle-rubbed-salmon-tacos

  • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

    Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

    It’s time to hop on the bandwagon and start living your sustainable lifestyle! Reduce your waste footprint, reuse what you have, and recycle what you don’t need anymore. Every little bit helps you and the Earth stay healthy and happy.

    Check out some awesome ways Basil Bandwagon can help you jumpstart your new lifestyle below! BONUS- today only (Friday 4/26/19), all reusable products (i.e. Hydroflasks, Ukonserve containers, Stasher, Lifefactory bottles, Conscious Cutlery, and more!) are on sale for 20% off! DOUBLE BONUS- if you forget your shopping bag take one from our Bag Tree or if you have extras, leave them for someone else to use.

    Buy in Bulk

    Start small and work your way up! We carry a large assortment of teas, herbs, grains, coffee, snacks, and more in our bulk section. You can even use your containers from home (just make sure you weigh them at our cash registers before filling them with product)! Don’t have any at home? No worries, we carry all shapes and sizes of bulk containers for purchase!

    Stay Hydrated

    Everyone has their specific “cup of tea.” Whether you drink coffee, tea, water, or kombucha, look no further for your bottle of choice! We have a large assortment of sustainable drinkware- including stainless steel straws, straw cleaners, and awesome tea infusers!

    A Foodie’s Heaven

    Don’t forget your lunch! We carry containers of all shapes and sizes to pack your healthy meals in. Are you a meal prepper? The Stasher is a perfect product as you can cook, store, and freeze your meals for as long as you like!

    On-the-go? Say no more!

    If you are constantly traveling, make sure you always carry these necessities. Squeezable containers for your shampoo and conditioner, essential oil bottles, produce bags, assorted size bags for makeup and jewelry, and reusable storage bags are perfect for your suitcase.

    Package Free Goodies

    Have you checked out our package free soap from Zum Bar? This awesome goat’s milk soap comes in a variety of scents and is perfect to try before you buy their entire line! At $1.49 per ounce, you can’t go wrong!


    Regardless of how you live your sustainable lifestyle, let us know! Leave us a note, email us, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 1/16/19

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 1/16/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Earthbound Farms: Riced Cauliflower & Kabocha Squash
    High Mowing Organic Seeds: Seeds, Sprouting Seeds, & Sprouting Jar Lid. So many to choose from!
    Kinoko Mushrooms: Immunity and Mind & Body
    Peckish Eggs: Salt & Pepitas and Everything
    ScreenVision by ICU Eyewear Blue Light Glasses
    TruRoots Quick Cook: Roasted Garlic, Olive Oil & Sea Salt, and Vegetable Medley
  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 11/21/18

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 11/21/18

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Violife Mozzarella Shreds

    Theo Holiday Chocolates: Cranberry Orange, Nutcracker Brittle, Eggnog, Gingerbread Spice, & Peppermint Stick

    So Delicious Holiday Nog

    Silk Nog

    Organic Valley Eggnog

    Buddha Teas: CBD Chamomile Blend, CBD Peppermint Tea, CBD Matcha Green Tea, and CBD Turmeric & Ginger Tea

    Advanced Orthomolecular Research Supplements: ALL are on line drive all November long!

    Creminelli Fine Meats: Sopressata & Casalingo

     

  • Make the Most of our Small Business Saturday Sale!

    Make the Most of our Small Business Saturday Sale!

    Don’t Miss out on Triple Rewards Points on Local Goods all over the store, as well as 25% off on Basil Bandwagon Brand Supplements!!

     

    Here’s a few things to look for (but there are many, many more!):

     

    Local Honey:

    Tassot Apiaries, Bee Flower & Sun Honey, Zach & Zoe Bee Farm

    Local Beauty:

    Edye’s Skincare, Poofy Organics

    Local Grocery Faves:

    Whitehouse Station Sauce, Mother Earth Solutions, The Coffee Scoop, Wild Leaf Teas, Pittstown Poultry

    Basil Bandwagon Brand Staples:

    Click here to read about why we LOVE our house brand!

    Love the bag in our photo? So do we! Get your hands on one by being the one of the first people to spend over $75 on Saturday morning, November 24th. (we loaded them with some surprises, as well)

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 9/19/18

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 9/19/18

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Maddalena’s KETO Cheesecake

    Lake Champlain Halloween Chocolates

    Forager Project Coconut Cashewgurt

    Califia Farms Unsweetened Vanilla Almond milk

    Basil Bandwagon Elderberry Syrup & Ginger Rescue

    Aunt Patty’s Brown Rice Syrup

    Anita’s Plain Coconut Milk Yogurt Alternative

    Essential Baking Take & Bake French Baguette

  • Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm

    Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm

     

    The smell of simmering beeswax wafted through the door as Summer, Kam, Zach and Zoe welcomed us to their home last week. As we walked through their home and met the whole family, it became apparent that bees are more than a passion for this family, they are a lifestyle.

    Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm, located in Hunterdon County, NJ, is a family-owned business that specializes in honey production and superfood blending. The family first started keeping bees to produce raw honey for their own use.

    When the family began their honey production, they quickly realized how passionate they were about the bees. They also realized how much honey they were able to produce. With a surplus on-hand, they decided to sell some. That is when Summer’s passion for wellness kicked in. Her love for Matcha, led to her first blend.

    In fact, we loved it so much that we featured it in our Matcha Honey Smoothie a few months back.

    While honey itself is gorgeous and tasty, they realized that they could combine it with other superfoods to further enhance the nutritional effects. That move was the spark that started their brand.

    Today, there is a whole family of tasty and nutritious offerings from Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm, including: Ginger, Beet Root, Lavender, Rice Protein and Vanilla, and more. With their passion for honey bees and wellness, there are sure to be many more offering from Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm.

    If you haven’t had a chance to try them yet, stop by either of our locations and pick up a bottle…maybe two. 

    We are featuring their Lavender Honey in our September Smoothie, the Fruit Moon Smoothie! Try it while its available!

  • July Fourth FAVE’s!

    July Fourth FAVE’s!

    Here’s a small slice of what we’re eating tomorrow:

    Local Ground Beef from Cotton Cattle in Bethlehem Township, NJ

    We got to visit this farm on our 24 Stop Anniversary tour and were just BLOWN AWAY at the beauty of the pastures and the philosophy of how the animals are raised. Well tended land, 100% native plants, carefully curated and a life of ease for the cows themselves. We love that this meat is LOCAL, humane and the highest quality we can find!

    Local Burgers: Cotton Cattle

    Local Dill Cheese Curds from Sugar Maple Jerseys in Stockton, NJ

    These addictive lumps of goodness are about as local as you can get- and come from some of the most beautiful cows you’ll ever see. Check out our live tour where we met Heidi and her gorgeous ladies!

    Upton’s Natural Bar-B-Que Jackfruit 

    This may not be local- but we love it because it’s a vegan product with very minimal processing. It’s gluten free, soy free and preservative free! Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world, and has a fibrous texture that is perfect for piling on sandwiches or filling wraps for summer BBQ dishes!


    Dry Sparkling Watermelon

    This is the PERFECT mixer for cocktails or alone over ice, and the flavor is dead-on. Only 12 grams of sugar and no preservatives make this a clean option for summer drinks that will be the hit of the party!

    More favorites:

    -Local par-baked pizzas from Market Pizza in Stockon, NJ

    Niman Ranch Certified Humane Sausage

    Annies Organic Hot Dogs

    filfil Garlic Hot Sauce

    Tofurky Sausages

    Lightlife Smart Dogs

    Annies BBQ Sauce

    Jackson Honest Purple Heirloom Chips

    Local Produce