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Essential Seasonings for Grilling

By Elizabeth Smith, May 12, 2013  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Elizabeth Smith

Mention the start of grilling season to a diehard grill master and prepare to get an earful about how grilling is always in season. It certainly was in my house growing up. The Midwest’s unforgiving weather didn’t deter my father from firing up our grill. The frequency of grilled meats, fish and veggies at my house meant we experimented a lot with added flavors, from Cajun to Asian-influenced, smoky to sweet spices.  

Coffee-Rubbed Roasted ChickenDry Rubs: Jamaican Me Hungry
If you haven’t already befriended dry rubs, it’s time. They add depth of flavor to your favorite grilled foods, but try them when you’re baking and pan-frying too. The right...

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The Winners of Our 2013 Supplier Awards

By Allison Burch, May 10, 2013  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Allison Burch

We recently recognized the winners of our 2013 Supplier Awards at a special awards ceremony, spotlighting natural and organic non-perishable suppliers who best exemplify our mission and core values.

Our buyers and experts selected this year’s recipients out of the thousands of suppliers they work beside every day to bring products to market. Frontier Natural Products Co-op, a top supplier of organic herbs and spices, earned our highest honor of Supplier of the Year.

Here’s a list of all the suppliers we honored that represent the very best in our industry:

Supplier of the Year

Frontier Natural Products Co-op – for outstanding overall product performance, exceptional quality, commitment to transparency and strong contribution to Whole Planet Foundation®, which funds poverty...

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The Gift of Travel

By Heather Kennedy, May 10, 2013  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Heather Kennedy

Mom and Dad…where would we be without them? Summer presents a wonderful chance to say thanks to your family with a well-earned vacation. Why not take an adventure with Whole Journeys, the new travel division of Whole Foods Market®? While travel may seem like an extravagant gift at first, it provides memories for a lifetime and a reflective space to nurture body, mind and soul. And when you add up years’ worth of dusty perfume bottles or ties that hang forlornly in the closet, it’s easy to see why a vacation is a worthwhile investment. So gather your siblings, pack a bag and celebrate Mom and Dad, Whole Journeys style.

Turkey

For Mom:

Is your mom a woman of the world? Does she rock a bike kit as...

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The Best Michelada Ever

By The Beer Wench, May 9, 2013  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by The Beer Wench

MicheladaThe Michelada is a Mexican shandy (beer mixed with another beverage) made with beer, lime juice, hot sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and peppers. It is typically served in a chilled, salt-rimmed glass.

This recipe features Samuel Adams Boston Lager, which is more flavorful than most imported lagers. Boston Lager is made with 100% malted barley, making it deeper in color, more full-bodied and complex than the average domestic lager, which can also contain adjuncts such as corn and rice.

For a twist on the traditional recipe, I substituted the Worcestershire and soy sauces with Braggs Liquid Aminos. For an extra spicy-tart flavor, I added a quarter ounce pepperoncini juice....

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The Ideal First Aid Kit for Summertime Fun

By Malia Curran, May 9, 2013  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Malia Curran

“Be prepared.” These words are the reason my suitcase is habitually too heavy to lift, especially in the summer. I don’t like to be a worrywart, but as a mother of two little ones – and with an embarrassingly low pain threshold myself – I like to be prepared for summertime’s stings, scrapes and sore anything.

I’ve wasted one too many hours of precious vacation time in search of my favorite remedies away from home. These days I’m known for having everything from tea tree oil to arnica gel at the ready!

Here’s what I’d pack in a bottomless suitcase for every family trip to the mountains, coast or park:

SUNBURN

Prevention

Along with the common sense to...

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