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Summer Spotlight: Heirloom Tomatoes from Terra Firma Farm

Heirloom tomatoes have been handed down from farmer to garden over generations. They come in all different shapes and sizes: small to large, round to knobby, to fluted. They are also in all colors of the rainbow: not just red but pink, green, brown, yellow, orange, purple, white and various combinations. There are green and yellow striped heirloom tomatoes, red and orange striped, and even purple and green striped.

Different tomato colors generally indicate different flavors. Black and purple tomatoes tend ..read more

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New To Our Shelves: Top 10 for July 2014

Our top picks for July feature healthy snacks, products to boost your energy for summer activities, delicious condiments, and great meat alternatives that will turn up the taste on any vegetarian meal.

1. Seasnax Chompers or Stix Seasnax are the perfect bite-size snacks. Chomperz are delicious seaweed curls wrapped in rice and seasoned just right. Stix are a light, crispy treat that you can enjoy anytime to satisfy that sudden craving or snack attack. Take both on your next trip, hike, or ..read more

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Big Flavor Comes In Small Packages

Microgreens are a younger, tiny form of edible greens produced from various kinds of vegetables and herbs. They range in size from 1” to 1.5” including the stem and leaves. These little greens have a unique flavor profile that is more intense than their mature plant counterparts.

In addition, microgreens are proven to pack more nutrients than their adult counterparts*:

Because microgreens are harvested right after germination, they have all the nutrients they need to grow the mature plant. Microgreens like red cabbage, ..read more
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New To Our Shelves: Top 10 for June 2014

Trends for June include pea protein, alternative grains, vegetables everywhere you look, and modern ingredient twists on classic favorites.

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1. Xumma Semi Sweet Cola Say “zuh-mah.” Xumma is a semi sweet cola, meaning it is much less sweet than what you’re used to. It has about half the sugar of the big cola brands, and no artificial sweeteners or ingredients. It starts with sparkling water, with just enough pure, natural cane sugar to complement the cola.

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New To Our Shelves: Top 10 for May 2014

The weather is warming up, so we’re enjoying new refreshing juices, smoothies, salsas and more.

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1. Udi’s Gluten Free Entrees Udi’s has done it again with their new entree meals made with gluten free and non-GMO pasta that retain texture with great taste. Just heat and serve for a delicious, convenient, gluten free meal anytime.

2. Everyone’s Hand Sanitizer Everyone’s new hand sanitizers are a natural, plant-based alternative with pure essential oils that clean your hands and refresh your senses. Available in ..read more

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New To Our Shelves: Top 10 for April 2014

Spring is upon us! From raw rockstars to creamy comforts, there are many new items to be excited about this month.

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1. Elli Quark Elli Quark is a spoonable German-style yogurt with a creamy texture similar to Greek yogurt but with a richer, less sour taste. It also has a better protein-to-carb ratio than Greek yogurt, with high protein and no added sugars.

2. Anna’s Allergen Free Black Bean Brownie Mix Anna’s Gluten Free Black Bean Brownie Mix brings together two ..read more

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New To Our Shelves: Top 10 for March 2014

We are starting to see some of our great finds from the 2014 Winter Fancy Food Show arriving at the store! This month we have lots of new non-GMO products and nutrition-packed foods.

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1. 2 Degrees Bars 2 Degrees bars are healthy, natural, vegan and gluten free. They are consciously crafted with real fruit, nuts, seeds and heritage grains like chia, quinoa and millet. 2 Degrees makes it simple to do good. For every bar sold, 2 Degrees gives a ..read more

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Nano-Greens are small veggies with big personalities

Nutritious, beautiful, tasty…what more could you ask for in a veggie?

Chefs at fine restaurants have garnished dishes with microgreens for years. The fresh appearance of these delicate, rainbow-colored shoots add beauty and dimension to any plate. Beyond the visual appeal, microgreens contribute a bright pop of flavor that is often more intense than their mature counterpart.

Recent studies have found that microgreens have a high concentration of nutrition, with up to 40 times more vital nutrients and vitamins than mature plants. ..read more

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Mollie Stone’s Ice Cream is a sweet new tradition

When we decided to make ice cream, we wanted it to have a rich and creamy taste that would transport your taste buds to an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. We found a decades-old traditional recipe that accomplishes exactly that. Our ice cream is made locally in San Leandro using milk sourced from California farms. It is available by the quart at Mollie Stone’s, along with ice cream cakes that are perfect for any occasion, or “just because.”

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New To Our Shelves: Top 10 for January

Welcome to 2014! We have some exciting new items to start the New Year.

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1. Chia Pod Chia Non-Dairy Yogurt What do you get when sun-ripened Chia seeds are mixed with coconut milk and real fruit? Chia Pod! Each Chia Pod provides 100% of your recommended daily intake of Omega-3 and 25% of your fiber. And with just three ingredients and no added sugar, Chia Pods are just enough for an energy-boosting breakfast, power lunch or pre-game fix. Find ..read more