Odwalla for Kids Smoothies and Bars
We’re basically addicted to the delicious smoothies and bars from Odwalla, and we’re so excited that they’ve recently come out with a line of products that’s specially designed for kids!
Daily Dish the Fork Lift blog
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Full Belly Farms Local Organic Melons
A walk through the fields of Full Belly Farms in May is enough to put a smile on anyone’s face. It’s when we get our first glimpse of the Goddess and Galia melons that will be ready for harvest in June. These two melons are seriously out–of–this–world awesome.
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Spring Fruits and Veggies from A to Z
We all know spring brings us some of the best tasting fruits and veggies, but it's also fun to learn why they're so great for you! Check out what Dr. Liz has to say about some of our favorite spring fruits and veggies.
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Local Organic Asparagus
The local crop of asparagus tends to peak in April, and we’re proud to source locally grown, organic asparagus fromDurst Farmsin Yolo County. This fourth–generation farm is located in an area of California called Hungry Hollow, at the mouth of the Capay Valley. The unique microclimate and soil there provide the perfect environment for growing delicious–tasting asparagus.
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Local Organic Spring Onions
Be on the lookout for local, organically grown spring onions, which crop up in our produce department this time of year. Several local farms will be up to their elbows in them soon: Terra Firma and Full Belly farms are two of our favorite growers of red and white spring onions in Yolo County. Spring onions are essentially immature onions that haven’t fully developed.
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The Ultimate Spring-Time Vegetable
Health Note from Dr. Liz
Asparagus is the ultimate springtime vegetable. Packed with nutrition, asparagus supplies 66 percent of the daily recommended dose of folic acid in just one cup. But there’s more: Asparagus is also packed with vitamins C, E and A, and vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6, along with dietary fiber, iron, manganese, copper, and phosphorous.
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Victory Never Tasted So Sweet
These simple, sweet treats are a fun way to celebrate the big day. Simply heat up Baker’s Dipping Dark Chocolate in the microwave, dip in our juicy fresh strawberries, let the chocolate harden, and decorate with white frosting. Whether your team wins or loses there’s, no denying chocolate dipped strawberries will make the outcome sweeter.
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POM Wonderful Juice
A little sweet, a little tart, and a whole lot of healthy. Powered by pomegranate antioxidants, it’s authentic, delicious and 100% pure. There is no added sugar, colorants or cheap filler juices.
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Organic Winter Squash
The winter squash harvest begins in early fall, and during this time, Mother Nature does not disappoint. The varieties, shapes and flavors are numerous, and several local farms harvest squash all winter long.
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Operation Melon
Full Belly Farm
We just got back from the fields of Full Belly Farm in Capay where owners Dru, Judith and Andrew showed off their beautiful organic melon crop. Don't miss out on their delicious Galia melons on sale through Tuesday at 88¢/lb. Look out for more delicious melons, heirloom tomatoes, flowers and more from Full Belly Farm through out the summer!