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
On sale this week (5/6-5/12): Organic Vidalia Onions $1.29 lb!
Grown near Vidalia, Georgia, Vidalia onions are considered the “worlds sweetest onion.” The sweetness comes from the soil in the area which is naturally low in sulfur. Roasting with olive oil (Napa Valley Organic Olive Oil is on sale this month for $9.99!) intensifies the sweetness and creates a versatile ingredient that stays fresh for several days in the refrigerator. Use them for pizza toppings, salads, sandwiches, sauces, salad dressings and more! It’s the perfect addition to your table this summer!
3 Pounds Vidalia Onions (about 5 or 6), slice in half from stem to root
1 Teaspoon Sherry Vinegar or White Balsamic Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Teaspoon Thyme, chopped
1/2 Teaspoon Granulated Sugar (Optional)
Method
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place large skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds. Add in olive oil and unsalted butter.
3. When butter foams or browns slightly, add onions with cut side up. Cook until onions are browned slightly (about 3 minutes).
4. Flip them so cut sides are face down and place skillet in oven.
5. Roast until onions are very tender and dark golden brown (about 50-60 minutes).
6. Remove from oven and sprinkle with vinegar, salt, and thyme.
7. Let cool to room temperature and then slice into thin strips.
8. Pour any juices from pan over them and mix together.
9. Add to any dish or use them as a side and enjoy!
Before you enjoy your delicious roasted vidalia onions, 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
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
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
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
On sale this week (4/23-4/28): Organic Cauliflower $2.99 each!
Roasted Whole Cauliflower is so simple that it’s crazy not to try it! You can make it as a whole dish or even just as a side- perfect to bring to all of the spring parties this year!
Ingredients
1 Large Cauliflower Head
4 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Lemon, cut into wedges
Coarse Sea Salt, for seasoning
Method
1. If needed, trim some leaves off cauliflower head, leaving most intact. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Fill large pot with salted water, enough to cover the cauliflower head and bring water to boil. Once boiling, place cauliflower head down in water. Bring back to a boil and cook for 6 minutes.
3. Once done, transfer cauliflower to colander, place head down to drain and cool for 10 minutes.
4. Mix softened butter and oil. Place cauliflower head up in baking tray and spread mixture over it. Season with sea salt.
5. Roast cauliflower at 350 degrees F for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting several times. Take out of oven when cauliflower is golden brown and leaves are crisp.
6. Serve with your favorite sauce, lemon wedges and enjoy!
Before you enjoy your delicious roasted whole 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
For more ideas and photos of this recipe, check out: https://vegeyum.wordpress.com/2018/10/10/roasted-whole-cauliflower/
Christine Waltermyer is a local Wellness Chef, private chef to celebrities, published cookbook author and founder of the Natural Kitchen Cooking School, which offers an online Plant-Based Cooking Program. She also loves shopping at Basil Bandwagon! Visit naturalkitchenschool.com to get your FREE copy of her cookbook, “7 Days of Deliciousness.”
MENU:
Arugula Beet Salad with Fennel
Spring Quinoa with Chickpeas
Spring Roasted Vegetables
Gluten Free Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes
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Arugula Beet Salad with Fennel
If you love salads this one is a winner! The combination of sweet beets with crunchy fennel and refreshing radicchio, combined with a lovely olive oil vinaigrette make it the perfect spring salad.
Ingredients
Salad:
3 Red Beets, boiled and peeled
1 Pink Lady Apple, cored and diced
1 Endive, core removed and sliced
1 Fennel Bulb, core removed and sliced
1 Head Radicchio, cored and sliced
1 Pack Baby Arugula (I love Olivia Organic pre-washed)
Dressing:
Juice of 1 Orange
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt
3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
Optional: 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
Method
1. Peel beets and dice. Place all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
2. Separately, combine all salad dressing ingredients and whisk together.
3. When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
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Spring Quinoa with Chickpeas
This is a light and lovely side dish to serve at your favorite gatherings!
Ingredients
5 Cups Cooked Quinoa (I love Ancient Harvest Traditional Quinoa)
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Leek, sliced thinly (just the white bottom part)
8 Ounces Shiitake Mushrooms, destemmed and sliced
1 Bunch Dandelion Greens, chopped (just the leafy part)
Water
13 Ounces Cooked Chickpeas (Jovial brand is great)
1 Generous Handful of Fresh Parsley, destemmed and chopped
2-3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
Optional: Black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes
Method
1. Place the quinoa in a large bowl and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook for 5 minutes with a pinch of sea salt. If it starts to stick to the pan, add a small splash of water.
3. Add the shiitake mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the dandelion greens and another pinch of sea salt and small amount of water if needed.
4. Cover and cook until the greens are tender but still bright green, or about 4 minutes. Remove the cover and take the pan off the heat.
5. To the cooked quinoa, add the chickpeas and parsley. Add the sautéed vegetables. Add remaining olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt. Serve warm.
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Spring Roasted Vegetables
What a nice combination of vegetables, just in time for Spring celebrations!
Ingredients
1/2 Medium Size Celery Root
8 Carrots
8 Ounces Baby Bella Mushrooms
1 Cup Brussels Spouts, sliced in half
10 Ounces Trimmed Green Beans
1-2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Minced Fresh Rosemary
Juice of 1 Lemon (1 teaspoon added before roasting, reserve the other teaspoon to add later)
Balsamic Glaze
Method
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Thinly slice the carrots diagonally. Arrange on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Remove the stems from the mushrooms. Cut into quarters and add to the baking sheet, along with the trimmed green beans and brussels sprouts. Peel and cut the celery root into cubes
3. Roast prepared vegetables in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
4. Add the remaining lemon juice to the roasted vegetables and drizzle with the balsamic glaze. Serve hot or leftovers go great on a salad.
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Gluten Free Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Ingredients
Dry:
2 Cups Gluten Free Flour (such as Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Mix)
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
Wet:
1/3 Cup Plant-Based Milk (i.e. coconut milk)
1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
1/2 Cup Avocado Oil
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Applesauce
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
2 Flax Eggs (Mix 2 tablespoons flax meal + 6 tablespoons water; let sit for 10 minutes)
Add:
1 Cup Coarsely Shredded Carrots
1/4 Cup Currants
Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 8-oz. Container Vegan Cream Cheese
1 Container Simple Mills Organic Vanilla Frosting
1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Method
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flours, spices, brown sugar, sea salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Separately, combine the plant-based milk, maple syrup, avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, applesauce, vanilla extract and flax eggs. Whisk to blend.
3. Pour wet into dry ingredients and stir or whisk together to form a smooth batter. Add the carrots and currants. Mix well but do not overmix.
4. Line a muffin pan with unbleached muffin liners. Using and ice cream scoop, evenly distribute the cupcake batter among the 12 cups.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 minutes. While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the frosting.
6. Place all frosting ingredients together in a food processor and process until smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before frosting the cupcakes. Decorate top with optional nuts (walnuts or pecans).
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!
