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Win a Basket of Summer Pantry Favorites
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Summertime is the perfect time for easy meals and snacks. A well-stocked pantry can help you feed the crew and get back to the pool, hammock or great summer book more quickly. And when that pantry is stocked with tasty options that are free of artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners and hydrogenated fats, you’ve got it made in the shade. This basket is a collection of a few of our favorite healthy snacks and staples so that you’ll be covered when the stomachs in your house start rumbling.
For a chance to win this basket, enter a comment by July 26th telling us what pantry-based concoction you like to whip up for a quick meal or snack in the summer. One winner will be selected at random to receive our Summer Pantry Favorites Basket, a $100 value, plus a $50 gift card for you to pick up fresh fruits and veggies or other pantry basics.
Here’s what you’ll find in the basket:
- Food Should Taste Good Multigrain Chips
- Zico Natural Coconut Water
- 2 Justin's Classic Organic Peanut Butter Packets
- Eden Organic Cannellini White Kidney Beans (no salt added)
- Eden Organic Black Soy Beans (no salt added)
- 365 Everyday Value Organic Smooth Almond Butter
- 365 Everyday Value Smooth Cashew Butter
- 365 Everyday Value Strawberry Fruit Spread
- 365 Everyday Value Pitted Dates
- 365 Everyday Value Organic Turkish Apricots
- 365 Everyday Value Organic Almonds
- 365 Everyday Value Fruit & Nut Trail Mix
- 365 Everyday Value Organic Walnuts
- Seeds of Change Persia Seven Whole Grain Pilaf Blend
- Seeds of Change Velleron French-Style Herb Whole Grain Blend
- Tru Roots Organic Chia Seeds
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Can't wait to get to the store and try some of the things that I can't get out in the rural area I'm in!
07/12/2011 1:05:58 PM CDT
From the pantry: chickpeas! Always great to throw into salads or make hummus, can't get better than that for deilcious summer meals! As far as drink goes: coconut water - enough said! :-)
And from the fridge to me there is nothing better than cold Watermelon, it is THE BEST summer food!
Ana
07/12/2011 1:05:59 PM CDT
The basket contents look mighty delicious and healthful.
07/12/2011 1:06:00 PM CDT
What a yummy looking basket. I love Whole Foods! My favorite summer time meal is hummus on whole wheat bread.
07/12/2011 1:06:02 PM CDT
This whole basket looks amazing. I love the name "Food Should Taste Good" because it should.
Taste Good and good for you. Why can't all food be like this?
07/12/2011 1:06:02 PM CDT
Leaving a comment to enter the giveaway. Pregnant woman needs good snacks. lol
07/12/2011 1:06:03 PM CDT
I shop at whole foods every week. 90% of what i eat comes from whole foods. I love the contents of the basket - very nice!
Cindy Schmidt
07/12/2011 1:06:04 PM CDT
I looove cold couscous salad in the summer, with chickpeas, dried apricots, a bit of grated parmesan, maybe some tuna too, or peas and sweetcorn? mmmmm
07/12/2011 1:06:06 PM CDT
These products look so yummy!
07/12/2011 1:06:06 PM CDT
This looks yummy!
07/12/2011 1:06:10 PM CDT
Nuts. Plain and simple. Just Nuts.
07/12/2011 1:06:12 PM CDT
love having multigrain chips and peach mango salsa on hand!
07/12/2011 1:06:13 PM CDT
Corn Thins with peanut butter on top and sometimes a few banana slices. Crunch & protein...and sometimes a little sweet.
07/12/2011 1:06:14 PM CDT
would love to win the basket! I love Whole Foods!
07/12/2011 1:06:15 PM CDT
My family and I just started to eat healthy our children are still getting used to it, and to be honest so am I. this would be a great way to help us continue and try new things. Also this would be a great way to start off the school year with some healthy snack options for our son! Thanks
07/12/2011 1:06:16 PM CDT
As for a healthy snack: Nuts are a great thing to have..I also have been enjoying Cliff Bars. yummy!
07/12/2011 1:06:20 PM CDT
356 Almond Butter YUM!!!
07/12/2011 1:06:20 PM CDT
I love whole foods, my husband and I just started a clean eating diet and the produce there is the best you can get anywhere! I just wish there was one closer to our house!
07/12/2011 1:06:20 PM CDT
We have just moved to Aptos and I am so excited to be so close to Whole Foods!!!
07/12/2011 1:06:21 PM CDT
Ok, that looks cool.
And now I could sample those chips.
07/12/2011 1:06:22 PM CDT
I never win anything but this would be a great way to change that. Thanks for the chance to win. :)
07/12/2011 1:06:23 PM CDT
Whole Foods gives me lots of options for my vegan lifestyle. I can depend on them for organic foods. I love buying in bulk.
07/12/2011 1:06:23 PM CDT
I have had gastric bypass, so every calorie that enters my mouth has to be worthwhile. Protein and fiber are priority, so I eat plenty of nuts and dairy. Love Whole Foods - they have some of the best options when it comes to specialty diets!
07/12/2011 1:06:27 PM CDT
Awesome selection of goodies for the beach!
07/12/2011 1:06:28 PM CDT
Homemade hummus!
07/12/2011 1:06:34 PM CDT