
Hip hip hurray, Saturday is World Fair Trade Day! Our US stores are celebrating by stretching the festivities from Friday to Sunday with a three-day sale on hundreds of fairly traded products. From Guayakí and Theo Chocolate to Nature’s Path and Traditional Medicinals, we’re highlighting fair trade products and making it easy to bring the celebration home with you.
Sale valid in US stores only. Availability and prices may vary by region, so you can contact your store for details. While supplies last.
We applaud our vendor partners who have created or shifted to supply chains with a commitment to ethical trade, the environment and quality products in mind. They’re making a big difference in the lives of several thousand farmers and workers around the globe. Of the hundreds of their products on sale this weekend, here’s a sample of what’s in store for you:
A glorious dinner worthy of the greatest mother in the land (yours!) needn’t be heavy. Let spring produce and warmer weather dictate a seasonal spread fit for a queen. Ease up on animal protein and swap oils and sugars for healthful substitutes to celebrate naturally flavorful whole foods.
Treat your mother right with light and easy dinner dishes that will leave the whole family feeling great.
Baked Salmon with Spinach and Strawberry Salsa
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As kids, my sisters and I always served our mom breakfast in bed to celebrate Mother’s Day. She loved it! We made simple (but delicious) Scrambled Eggs with toast or biscuits, butter and jelly. As we got a bit older, we served French toast, something similar to this Vanilla French Toast with Fresh Berries or this Spiced French Toast.
Is breakfast for mom (in bed or out) on the agenda this year? Here are some...
Read Full StoryHey mama. We think you’re pretty awesome and we want to show you just how much during Mom-O-Rama! Come celebrate your mom-ness with us this Thursday, May 9th from 10am to 1pm in all our US stores. There will be tasty samples and lots of treats you’ll love. Plus we’re giving away goodie bags to the first 50 moms to claim them during Mom-O-Rama.
Whether you want to drop some hints to the kids or you still need to shop for your mom, you’ll find lots of lovely gift ideas on our shelves. Like these three simple things that’ll make mom really happy. Or treat yourself to some Mineral Fusion cosmetics with this $4.00 off coupon.
Of course, we’re also all about celebrating with a delicious meal made with the best ingredients. Here are a few simple but tasty dishes that little hands can...
Read Full StoryThough it's hard to make a pint of fresh berries last for more than a couple of minutes here at Food52, we’re willing to resist snacking if it means later digging into a berry pudding, popsicle, or ice cream – even more so if the recipe shows a bit of creativity. We’re not dissing the simple joy of a lip-staining berry pie, but once you get a load of these inventive approaches to the jewel-like fruits, you’ll have a hard time going back to summertime standards.
Recipe: Balsamic Strawberry Ice Cream and Dark Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches
Paired with regular sugar cookies, strawberry ice cream sandwiches taste like strawberry shortcake in hand-held, frozen form. Taken up a creative notch with balsamic-strawberry ice cream and intensely dark chocolate cookies, these sandwiches are sure to make new, happy memories.
... Read Full StoryWelcome to Whole Story, the official blog of Whole Foods Market. Don't know us? In a nutshell, we are the world’s leading natural and organic grocer and we’re passionate about healthy food and a healthy planet. Learn more about us.
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