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  • Cranberry Apple Punch

    Cranberry Apple Punch

    Cranberry Apple Punch

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    Ingredients
      

    Serves 1
    • 2 ounces apple cider
    • ¾ ounce no added sugar cranberry juice
    • 2 ounces ginger beer
    • 1 ounce bourbon optional
    • Garnishes: apple slices, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks
    Serves 32 (Party Size)
    • 64 ounces apple cider (2-32 oz bottles)
    • 24 ounces no added sugar cranberry juice (3 cups)
    • 67.6 ounces ginger beer (4-16.9 oz bottles)
    • 32 ounces bourbon (4 cups)

    Method
     

    Single Serving
    1. Place all ingredients in a tumbler then fill with ice and stir.
    2. Garnish glass with apple slices, a few cranberries and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
    For A Crowd
    1. Scale the recipe to make as many servings as desired and serve in a punch bowl. To keep it chilled, make ice cubes with apple cider, or fill a bundt pan with cider to make an ice ring. Place all ingredients in the punch bowl, then float the ice ring on top. Garnish with apple slices, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks. Enjoy!
  • Nutritious, easy, and beautiful

    Nutritious, easy, and beautiful

    Nutritious, easy, and beautiful

    Bring boards into the everyday

    We already embrace boards as a classic option for a casual party. We’re drawn in by the seemingly elaborate set-up of visually enticing foods. Guests help themselves, choosing what they like, avoiding what they don’t, and maybe even trying something new.

    But all these things can be true for everyday meals—when there’s no party involved. Eating this way can provide an opportunity for everyone to try something new and delicious, in a way that’s fun.

    Sweet and Savory Buckwheat Pancake Brunch Board

    These hearty little beauties make a great base for smoked salmon and a creamy caper and chive sauce. Those who fall firmly on the sweet side of things will be equally delighted when their pancakes are piled high with berries or bananas.
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    Servings: 3
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    Caper chive yogurt sauce
    • 1 cup Greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
    • 2 tablespoons capers
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus more for garnish
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    Buckwheat caraway pancakes
    • 1 cup buckwheat flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • Pinch of salt
    • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
    • 1 egg
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon canola oil
    Sweet items
    • 1 pint blueberries
    • 1 pint raspberries
    • 6 strawberries
    • 1 banana sliced
    • ½ cup whole almonds
    • 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
    Savory items
    • 6 oz smoked salmon
    • 1 avocado sliced
    • ½ red onion sliced
    • 3 mini cucumbers sliced in coins

    Method
     

    1. In small bowl, make Caper Chive Yogurt Sauce by combining all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
    2. To make pancakes, in medium-sized bowl, whisk together buckwheat flour, baking powder, salt, and caraway seeds. In small bowl, lightly beat egg and combine with buttermilk, maple syrup, and oil. Make a well in center of dry ingredients and pour in wet ingredients. Whisk together, until just combined. Heat cast iron skillet or grill to medium-high. Drop tablespoons of batter onto hot grill. When bubbles appear on the surface of each pancake, flip and cook the other side (about 30 seconds). Continue until all batter is used.
    3. To arrange board, lay pancakes out down center of board on a diagonal. Arrange sweet and savory items on either side, making small sections for each item. Garnish dip with a little extra lemon zest and place on the savory side.

    Notes

    Each serving contains: 453 calories; 19 g protein; 23 g total fat (5 g sat. fat); 48 g total carbohydrates (19 g sugars, 13 g fiber); 417 mg sodium

    Lemongrass and Chili Flank Steak Lettuce Wrap Board with Mango Sauce

    Inspired by the flavors of Vietnamese-style summer rolls, this satisfying dinner is built around a marinated flank steak that will stretch to feed a crowd.
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    Servings: 10
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    Ingredients
      

    Flank steak
    • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil + 1 teaspoon for grill
    • 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar
    • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
    • ½ cup cilantro roughly chopped
    • ¼ cup mint leaves roughly chopped
    • Zest and juice of 2 limes
    • 3 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
    • 1 inch piece gingerroot peeled and cut into fine matchsticks
    • 1 red Thai chili finely chopped
    • 1 stalk lemon grass
    • 2 pounds flank steak
    Spicy mango dressing
    • 3 ripe mangoes
    • ½ cup mint leaves
    • Zest and juice of 1 lime
    • 1 Thai chili
    • ½ teaspoon fish sauce
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    Serve with
    • 1 head butter lettuce leaves washed and separated
    • 2 cups finely shredded napa cabbage
    • 3 cups finely shredded red cabbage
    • 5 medium-sized carrots cut into matchsticks
    • 4 spring onions cut lengthwise into matchsticks
    • 3 mini cucumbers cut into matchsticks
    • ½ daikon radish (about 4 oz) cut into matchsticks
    • Lime wedges, extra chilies, and mint leaves for garnish

    Method
     

    1. For flank steak, in glass storage container with lid, combine 1 Tbsp sunflower oil, palm sugar, fish sauce, cilantro, mint, lime juice and zest, garlic, ginger, and chopped Thai chili. Bash lemon grass with rolling pin and cut or break into small sections, then add to container with the other ingredients. Add flank steak and rub marinade over entire surface. Cover with lid and allow to marinate for 6 to 8 hours in refrigerator, turning a few times during that period.
    2. To make mango dressing, peel mangoes, place in food processor with mint leaves, lime zest and juice, Thai chili, fish sauce, and maple syrup. Blend, then pour into jar, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    3. Prepare vegetables and refrigerate until ready to use.
    4. To cook flank steak, heat stovetop grill on high and brush with 1 tsp sunflower oil. Dab excess marinade from meat and place on hot grill. Sear on high heat for about 4 minutes a side for medium rare. Remove steak to platter, tent with bowl, and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice meat across the grain into thin slices.
    5. Arrange sliced steak on platter with veggies and garnishes. Serve mango sauce in small dish with spoon for drizzling.

    Notes

    Each serving contains: 326 calories; 30 g protein; 11 g total fat (3 g sat. fat); 29 g total carbohydrates (20 g sugars, 4 g fiber); 169 mg sodium

    By Helena McMurdo

    Article Courtesy of Alive Magazine

  • Smoked Salmon and White Bean Spread

    Smoked Salmon and White Bean Spread

    Smoked Salmon and White Bean Spread

    A creamy base of white beans plus a hit of freshness from herbs gives you a balanced and exciting spread for your next get together or when you’re craving snacks for dinner.

    Bright herbs and capers, creamy white beans, and smoked fish are perfectly balanced and an unexpected combination. The recipe is gluten-free, so if you’re looking to keep the meal that way, you can use seed crackers, veggies, corn chips, or gluten-free bread and crackers. It’s still high time for grilling, so toss some bread on the grill.

    We call for smoked salmon here, as it’s a highly approachable and familiar ingredient. Feel free to experiment: trout would be another classic to substitute or go wild with smoked mackerel or smoked mussels. Flaking smoked fish on top of this spread is a great way to enjoy the savory richness of seafood without needing to purchase a large quantity to satisfy the crowd. If you’re looking to cut down, either on your costs or your animal protein consumption, consider this a great blueprint!

    The final thing we’ll say about this recipe is that it just might be your next pantry staple dish. Canned seafood and canned or dried beans are items you can keep stocked in your pantry. The addition of a few fresh herbs, picked up at the store or snipped from a windowsill herb garden, means you can whip it up on the fly year-round and for any occasion.

    Smoked Salmon and White Bean Spread

    A creamy base of white beans plus a hit of freshness from herbs gives you a balanced and exciting spread for your next get together or when you're craving snacks for dinner.
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    • 1 15 ounce can white beans drained and rinsed
    • 4 tbsp olive oil divided
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 2 large garlic cloves minced
    • 1/2 tsp sea salt
    • 1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper
    • 6 ounces smoked trout or smoked salmon flaked
    • 2 tbsp chopped chives
    • 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves or ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 tbsp capers drained
    • Crackers or bread to serve

    Method
     

    1. In a food processor combine beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
    2. Run processor until mixture is smooth.
    3. Spread bean mixture onto a service plate creating swirls.
    4. Drizzle on remaining olive oil and top with flaked smoked fish, fresh herbs, and capers.
    5. Serve with crackers or sliced artisan bread.
    6. Enjoy!

    Recipe Courtesy of INFRA

  • Your Memorial Day BBQ in 1..2..3!

    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

  • Memorial Day Weekend Supplies

    Memorial Day Weekend Supplies


     

    First in our Cafe- skip the cooking and bring something amazing!

    Let Chef Chris and our cafe staff

    do all the work. 

     

     

    Choose cleaner options for the grill: 

     

  • This Week’s Featured Products: Feb 1st

    This Week’s Featured Products: Feb 1st

    Looking for something you saw on our video?

    Here’s the items Jenna and Carolyn featured in this week’s New Product Wednesday Video:

    Anita’s Guacamole: SUPER clean and fresh

    Market Pizza: Locally made with impeccable ingredients, this pizza is an easy go-to when you want to impress without slaving in the kitchen

    Bell Evans Chicken Nuggets: Read your labels! Even if the chicken nuggets you buy SAY they are natural, look up the ingredients! Belle Evans passes our test, and taste.

    Murrays Chicken Wings: Humanely Raised Chicken with no preservatives!

    Back to Nature Chocolate Chip Cookies: Cleaner alternative to a mainstream favorite. You’ll never go back.

    Farm to Market Cafe Vegan Coleslaw: Made RIGHT here in our own cafe, our coleslaw has less sugar that the traditional coleslaw and zero preservatives!

    Sweetah’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar: LOCALLY made, this treat will leave you HOOKED. Just ask any team member here, we are all addicted.

    Late July Nacho Chips: We don’t have to tell you what these can replace. 🙂

    GT’s Kombucha: Large Size

    Zevia: Mt. Zevia is clear, colorless and completely free of any additives but gives that fizzy sweet soda experience!

    Dominex Veggie Eggplant Meatballs: junk-free and just as tasty as the standard frozen meatballs. You won’t miss the meat.

    Hail Merry Miracle Mini Tarts: Creamy, dense, and rich, these tarts are craving-crushers.

    Olli Salumeria Sopressata:  a better choice for your meat and cheese plate

    Enzymedica Enzymes: Acid Soothe, Digest, etc. are excellent choices for helping your tummy break down any foods you might have over-consumed

    Hilary’s Eat Well Broccoli Casserole– Easy appetizer that will please EVERYONE!

    Heather’s Tummy Tamers Peppermint Oil Capsules: Peppermint, Ginger, Fennel. Soothing remedies for a myriad of tummy troubles. You’ll want to have some of these in your cupboard.

    Urban Moonshine: Bitters stimulate your gut to produce the enzymes it needs to make the most of good food and combat the bad

    Nature’s Way Charcoal: Charcoal is about as simple as it get. It absorbs gas, toxins and more and helps you feel better after overeating.