When you think of a farm, you probably imagine a green field that spans miles and miles somewhere along Highway I-5. Little did you know, there’s a thriving 2,000 square foot farm right in the heart of Berkeley. Last week we took a behind-the-scenes tour of Local Greens, a fully operational organic farm inside of a warehouse space. They currently produce over 2,000 pounds of microgreens each month! It’s quite impressive considering they only have 12 employees, most of them ..read more
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“Deliciously Made From Leftovers” Salad
Don’t feel like having the same thing twice? Spice up your leftovers with some new flavors and turn it into a salad! We love to get creative with leftovers—it’s more exciting to eat something “different” even if it’s using the same ingredients as last night’s dinner.
Complete Your Cinco De Mayo Celebrations With TEQUILA!
In early May, many of us partake in Cinco de Mayo celebrations, whether they’re at a friend’s home, a local restaurant, or bar. No celebration is complete with tequila, so here are a few fun facts and some new recipes inspired by my travels around California and Mexico.
A brief history of tequilaTequila was first produced in the 16th century near the city of Tequila, which was not officially established until 1666. The Aztecs made a fermented beverage from the agave ..read more
Klippy’s, The Nostalgic Melt-in-Your-Mouth (Gluten-Free) Cookie
Do you remember that wonderful feeling of eating mom’s freshly baked cookies, oozing of melted chocolate chips with that just-right chewy texture? This was the one thing Laura Klipp missed the most when she had to cut gluten out of her diet.
The Seriously Sweet Gluten-Free Story Behind Bread SRSLY
Delicious gluten-free bread, is that even possible? Thanks to Bread SRSLY founder Sadie Scheffer, it definitely is. Her story is even “SRSLY” sweet! She moved out to California from Boston and started learning how to bake bread to win over a boy. In 2009, when she learned that her crush went gluten-free, she began testing all sorts of recipes until the bread (and herself) were simply irresistible.
Partnering with Earthbound Farm’s Organic Farmers for a Better Tomorrow
Shopping locally means spending spending less time in the car and going easier on the environment. If you have walked through Mollie Stone’s produce departments, you’ll notice that we fill our shelves by “shopping” locally! By partnering with growers like Earthbound Farm, an organic farm with a 30-year heritage just down the road in San Juan Bautista, we work together to bring farm-fresh, local, organic products to you. nike lebron 12
Earth Month: Power Up with Power Greens!
Earth Day is coming up on Wednesday, April 22, so Mollie Stone’s and Earthbound Farm are teaming up to celebrate the entire month!
Like Mollie Stone’s, Earthbound is committed to reducing its impact on the planet. In 2015 alone, Earthbound’s organic farming operations on nearly 50,000 acres will keep over 16 million pounds of synthetic fertilizers and toxic pesticides out of the environment. nike air jordan retro Power up for Earth Day with Earthbound Farm Organic Power Greens. Power Greens are a super versatile, ..read more
Carol Steed’s Favorite Blueberry Recipes
Summer is quickly approaching and we’re starting to see some amazing berries in our stores.
We asked Carol Steed of Fairfield Farms for her favorite blueberry recipes. She sent us her twist on two classic ways to use blueberries. Her Blueberry Power Smoothie is a great way to start the day, and her Favorite Blueberry Pie is absolutely the perfect way to end it!
Keep reading to get Carol’s blueberry recipes.
Meet the Growers: Carol and Bill Steed of Fairfield Farms
This year we’re sourcing organic blueberries from Fairfield Farms. After visiting the farm in Pauma Valley, our produce buyer told us “the farm is beautiful, the berries are incredible, and the owners Bill and Carol Steed have passion you can feel.”
Curious to learn more about the growers behind these berries, we set up an interview with Carol. She shared their story (and a few of her delicious blueberry recipes, too).
How long have you been farming, and how did you ..read more
Passover Wine: What A Great Obligation!
The Passover celebration is an opportunity to enjoy fine wine. There is an obligation to drink four cups of wine during the Passover Seder – another reason “why this night is different from all other nights!”
A few of our favorites this year include:
Picking the right wine for your Passover Seder mealSome people like to drink the traditional, ceremonial sweet kosher wine made from Concord grapes during the Seder. If that’s your preference, honor it. But if you are open to ..read more
