The North Scottsdale Farmers Market, my favorite spot for local, fresh produce, meats, eggs, and other goodies, has been so kind to sponsor one Freebie Friday per month! The market opened during the summer of 2010 and has been a go-to spot for me and many of my clients since then. Below are some images straight from the market. Don't these tomatoes look rockin'?
The North Scottsdale Farmers Market is a year round Saturday farmers market located at the Shops at 94 Hundred located at 9343 E Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 - just one mile east of the 101 on the south side of Shea Boulevard. Check their website for hours.
Local honey may help desensitize you to the pollen in your area if you start incorporating it into your diet!
Local honey may help desensitize you to the pollen in your area if you start incorporating it into your diet!
Not only is this produce delicious and locally grown, it's grown without pesticides and is a great deal!
I take advantage of their awesome delivery service (only $3 delivery fee within a 10 mile radius!) when I can't make it to the market. The girl who delivers it comes into my house (if I'm there) and helps me put everything away! Plus, she often brings recipes based on what I purchased. Now that's full service. For delivery, simply go to their order form on their website and place your order before 1 pm on Fridays. Your order will be delivered to your front doorstep on Saturday. If you are not home for your pick up, they ask that you leave ice on your doorstep. Safety first!
Kale Chips
This first Freebie Friday from the NSFM is a container of spicy kale chips from the Health Foodie! You know how much I love kale - and I have even tried my hand at my own kale chips. Kale is packed with nutrients like vitamins K, A, C and fiber, and kale chips provide a nice balance of fat and protein to round out your snack. However, sometimes it's much easier to buy them then make them yourself, and I love to buy them from a local company who is really concerned about quality and ingredients.
This first Freebie Friday from the NSFM is a container of spicy kale chips from the Health Foodie! You know how much I love kale - and I have even tried my hand at my own kale chips. Kale is packed with nutrients like vitamins K, A, C and fiber, and kale chips provide a nice balance of fat and protein to round out your snack. However, sometimes it's much easier to buy them then make them yourself, and I love to buy them from a local company who is really concerned about quality and ingredients.
Here's some more information, straight from their owner, Zack Funke:
"We are a local Phoenix based company that started in November 2009. We produce the greenest product on the planet, kale chips! We use hand selected kale from local farmers and batter the leaves in our proprietary blend of cashews and spices, then dehydrate these coated leaves to a crisp perfection. Our signature line consists of four flavors: Most Original, Extra Cheesy, Mucho Spicy, and Garlic Goody.
"We are a local Phoenix based company that started in November 2009. We produce the greenest product on the planet, kale chips! We use hand selected kale from local farmers and batter the leaves in our proprietary blend of cashews and spices, then dehydrate these coated leaves to a crisp perfection. Our signature line consists of four flavors: Most Original, Extra Cheesy, Mucho Spicy, and Garlic Goody.
We package the chips in recyclable and reusable plastic containers that can be conveniently returned at farmers market for a credit. We distribute the chips at every major farmers market throughout the valley. These select local retailers also stock the chips: Luci's Healthy Marketplace, Tempe Farmers Market Store, Phoenix Public Market, Healthy Habit, and Tom's Thumb Market. Soon they will be available for purchase by April 1st at our website!
The owner, Zack Funke, is a beekeeper that maintains hives in South Phoenix at the Garden of Tomorrowland, at which community residents aid in growing veggies and fruits without the use of pesticides. He expects his first yield of honey this spring. Zack is connected to a network of beekeepers in Arizona and in surrounding states that work bees in the traditional way, without the use of treatments, fumigants, or other contaminants. The honeys are hand selected and judged on the basis of purity. All are raw and unfiltered to ensure the flavor profile and nutritional value of the honey is maintained."
By the way, they also have GRASS-FED BEEF JERKY! How cool is that?!?!
Enjoy!
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I am currently obsessed with arugula! I put it on top of homemade pizzas and add it to all my sandwiches.
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy, Stephanie! We like shopping at Costco, so one way that I like to incorporate my leafy greens is to make an easy salad to take to school/work. I keep a bottle of balsamic vinaigrette dressing in my work fridge and then use (from Costco) organic baby spinach, walnuts, and craisins. It's quick to throw together and tastes sweet & crunchy. Delicious!
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