Saturday Sustenance 11-20-2010

As usual, Central Market doesn't have anything in their ad for vegans, but they do have some gorgeous produce. We stopped in yesterday, and they had some new items, including black garlic, beautiful trimmed kohlrabi, huge, vibrant watermelon radishes, the prettiest and tiniest potatoes I've ever seen, the shiniest and darkest purple Peruvian potatoes I've seen, a delicate Maldon smoked sea salt, Soyatoo aerosol vegan whip in both soy and rice varieties(but not the kind in aseptic containers), and one beer I've heard good things about; Abita's Pecan Harvest. Unfortunately they were out of the one thing I needed.

Natural Grocers still has everything I posted about last week on sale still. I can't believe I haven't made it yet to stock up on Chocolove.

This week, Newflower has:

jewel and garnet yams, $0.48/lb

green beans, $0.88/lb

broccoli $0.88/lb

12 oz. cranberries, 2 for $4

turnip greens, collard greens, mustard green or kale, $0.88 each

organic Rome or braeburn apples, $0.99/lb

organic avocados, $0.99 each

organic winter squash, $0.99/lb

7.5 oz. organic cranberries, $3.99

organic bunched beets or green top carrots, 2 for $3

1.5 lb. bag organic fingerling potatoes, $2.99

bulk wild rice, $6.99/lb

bulk whole wheat flour, 2 lbs for $1

walnuts, $3.99/lb

Sprouts has:

12 oz. cranberries, 2 for $4

sweet potatoes, $0.49/lb.

red bell peppers, $0.77 each

organic d'anjou pears, $0.99/lb.

organic celery, $0.88 each

organic Fuji or gala apples, $0.99/lb.

prepackaged pitted dates, $2.49/lb.

Sun Harvest has:

10 lb. bag russet potatoes, $1.47 each

green beans, $0.97/lb

butternut squash, 2 lbs. for $1

sweet potatoes, 2 lbs. for $1

curly or Italian parsley, 3 for $1

green onions, 3 for $1

red radishes, 3 for $1

3 lb bag Cuties clementines, $3.88

12 oz. cranberries, 2 for $4

3 lb. bag organic granny smith apples, 2 for $5

organic d'anjou pears, $0.88/lb.

26 oz. Tofurky roast, $9.99

I haven't decided on our Thanksgiving menu yet, but I'm thinking some kind of seitan, maybe small rice pilaf-stuffed seitan roasts. Green beans. Cranberry, walnut, and fig cornbread dressing. Cranberry sauce. Some kind of potato, possibly a twice-baked potato, or some of the beautiful tiny/colorful/fingerling potatoes that seem to be everywhere right now. Maybe sweet creamed corn or velvety corn soup. Sweet potato pie and Kentucky bourbon pie.

Saturday Sustenance

Whew! I'm bringing this back, periodically at least. For some reason, we often get our mail late or sometimes not at all. Thankfully, many grocery stores now have their ads available online.

Right now, everyone is shopping around for deals to make the holidays easier. Hopefully this will help some.

As usual, there's nothing in Central Market's flier even worth mentioning for vegans. Bummer.

Natural Grocers has:

Chocolove3.2 oz bars, $1.49 each (select varieties, including my faves, cherry & almond, roasted almond & sea salt, and raspberry, plus peppermint and coffee crunch, which I've never even heard of)

Crofter's Organic 10 oz. Conserves, $2.29

Yogi teas, select varieties, $2.49

almonds, $2.99/lb.

organic walnuts, $5.49/lb.

organic acorn, butternut or spaghetti squash, $0.89/lb.

organic pie pumpkin, $0.89/lb.

organic cranberries, 7.5 oz for $2.79

organic cauliflower, 2 for $4

1.5 lb. organic French or Russian fingerling potatoes, $2.79

2 lb. organic Buttercream fingerling potatoes, $3.49

organic jewel or garnet yams, $1.09/lb.

Newflower has:

avocados, 3 for $1

hard winter squash(including kabocha) for $0.49/lb.

limes, 10 for $1

10 oz. grape tomatoes, $0.99

5 lb. organic carrots, $3.99

organic celery, $0.99

organic pomegranates, $0.99 each

organic persimmons, $0.99 each

Amy's frozen pot pies, $2.49 each

64 oz. refridgerated Silk Almond milk, 2 for $5

walnut halves & pieces, $3.99

pecan halves, $5.99/lb.

unsweetened coconut $3.49/lb.

Sprouts has:

asparagus, $1.47/lb (super fantastic deal!)

green beans, $0.99/lb.

zucchini or yellow squash, $0.49/lb.

hot house tomatoes, $0.49/lb.

red or yellow bell peppers, $0.77 each

Texas Rio Grapefruit, 3 for $1

organic Red Delicious apples, $0.69/lb.

organic red leaf, green leaf or romaine lettuce, $0.99 each

roasted almonds, salted or unsalted, $2.99/lb.

Twinlab B12 Dots, 500mcg, $9.99/250 dots

10 oz. Cascadian Farms organic frozen vegetables $1.99

Amy's frozen burritos, 2 for $3

Sun Harvest has:

hass avocados, 2 for $1

zucchini or yellow squash, 2 lbs. for $1

green bell peppers, 3 for $1

red potatoes, 2 lbs for $1

Tuscan Melons, 2 for $3

Mangos, $0.88 each

Texas Rio Star grapefruit, 3 for $1

organic gala apples, $0.88/ lb.

organic pie pumpkins, $0.77/lb.

organic celery, $0.88 each

bulk organic quinoa, $2.49/lb.--just in time for the next Iron Chef Challenge!

and they offer traditional holiday dinners or a la carte items with many vegan choices, including Field Roast!

Saturday Sustenance for March 20, 2010

There have been two big shake ups with local farmers markets in the last month. The first was vendors losing the fight to serve freshly prepared food at farmers markets. The second was Sunset Valley Farmers Market losing its lease at Toney Burger Stadium, which resulted in it moving to Barton Creek Mall--next to the Dillard's-- and changing its name to Barton Creek Farmers Market. The Sustainable Food Center has opened a new market in Toney Burger called the SFC Farmers Market at Sunset Valley. Both or these markets will be open Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm. It looks like this weekend will be a cold one, but hopefully we'll get enough sun to enjoy the market!

This week, Newflower has:
pineapples, $0.99 each
champagne mangos, 2 for $1
5 lb. bags of carrot, 2 for $4
10 lb. bags of russet baking potatoes, 2 for $4
1 lb. packages of mini cucumber, 2 for $4
large red bell peppers, $0.77
radish bunches, 2 for $1
jicama, $0.88 per lb.
organic Braeburn or Cameo apples, $0.77 per lb (that's cheaper than most conventional apples!)
organic cauliflower, 2 for $4
organic romaine lettuce, 2 for $3
organic Valencia oranges, $0.99 per lb.
14.5-15 oz. cans of Muir Glen organic tomatoes, 4 for $5 (I love the fire roasted style, and Muir Glen is one of the few companies that uses steam instead of lye to remove skins from their tomatoes)
32 oz. Pacific organic soups, 2 for $5
bulk walnut halves and pieces, $4.99 per lb.
bulk organic quinoa, $3.49 per lb.
4" potted Gerbera daisies, 2 for $6

Sprouts has:
blackberries, 6 oz. for $1.47
strawberries, 1 lb. for $1.47
naval oranges, $0.49 per lb.
radish bunches, $0.49 each
red bell pepper, $0.88 each
asparagus, $1.27 per lb.
roma tomatoes, $0.99 per lb.
pitted Kalamata olives, $5.99 per lb.
1 lb. prepackaged walnuts or almonds, $4.99
14.5 oz. Muir Glen tomatoes, 4 for $5
16 oz. Cascadian Farms frozen vegetables, 2 for $5
And their 3 day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday sale includes deals like:
4 count bags of Hass avocados for $1
5 lb. bag of grapefruit, $1
16 oz. Seapoint edamame, $1
10 lb. potatoes, $1
8 oz. whole or sliced white mushrooms, $1
8 oz. Oasis hummus, $1
6 oz. Jason Powersmile toothpaste, $2

Sun Harvest has:
5.6 oz. blackberries, $0.98
navel oranges, $0.49 per lb.
Maradol papayas, $0.49 per lb.
green or red leaf lettuce, $0.49 each
10 lb. russet potatoes, $1.88
asparagus, $1.88 per lb.
Cascadian Farms organic frozen fruit, buy one get one free
Garden of Eatin' organic chips, buy one get one free
R.W. Knudsen organic juice, buy one get one free
Lakewood pure cranberry or pomegranate juice, buy on get one free
half gallon Almond or Rice Dream nondairy milk, buy one get one free
Traditional Medicinals organic tea, buy one get one free
Follow Your Heart Dressing, buy one get one free
bulk golden raisins, $1.99 per lb.
Seventh Generation laundry detergent, buy one get one free

Saturday Sustenance for October 3, 2009

This week, Central Market has organic gala apples, $1.49 per lb. and organic red tomatoes on the vine, $1.79 per lb. They also have a foodie freebie where if you buy a whole or cored gold pineapple, you get a free package of 4.4 oz. blueberries for free with an in-store coupon.

Newflower has:
conventional pomegranates, 2 for $3.00
conventional sweet Asian pears, 2 for $1.00
conventional gala, Granny Smith, and Braeburn apples, $0.39 per lb.
conventional hard winter squash (including kabocha), 3 lbs. for $1.00
conventional D'Anjou or red pear, $0.88 per lb.
conventional broccoli, $0.77 per lb
conventional peaches and nectarines, $0.99 per lb.
conventional jewel or garnet yams, $0.99 per lb.
conventional Jack o' Lantern pumpkins, 2 for $10.00
organic red or green cabbage, $0.77 per lb.
organic Roma tomatoes, $1.77 per lb.
conventional whole raw almonds, $2.99 per lb.
bulk short grain brown rice, $0.69 per lb.
Amy's frozen Indian meal, 9.5-10 oz. for $2.99 each
Good Karma organic whole grain rice milk, $1.59
Pacific natural soups and broths, 32 oz. 2 for $3.00
Pacific organic soups and broths, 32 oz. 2 for $4.00
6 inch hibiscus plants, $6.99 each

Sprouts has:
conventional Hass avocados, $0.77 each
conventional red, green, Romaine or iceberg lettuce, $0.88 each
conventional yellow or green summer squash, $0.88 per lb.
conventional cantaloupes, $0.99 each
conventional asparagus, 4lbs. for $5.00
organic gala or Granny Smith apples, 4 for $5.00
conventional Junior Mammoth pecan halves, $3.99 per lb.
conventional macadamia nuts, $4.99 per lb.
Westsoy 32 oz. low fat soy milk, buy one, get one free, regular price $1.79 each

Sun Harvest has:
conventional asparagus, $1.49 per lb.
conventional sweet potatoes, $0.88 per lb.
conventional maradol papayas, $0.88 per lb.
organic cauliflower, $0.97 each
organic celery, 2 for $1.00
Blue Diamond almond milk, $1.79 for 32 oz.
bulk long grain brown rice, $0.69 per lb.
Viovi organic blood orange juice $3.49 for 25.3 oz.

Saturday Sustenance for September 26, 2009

After an unseasonably cold and wet week, forecasts are saying we'll have a warm and sunny weekend, which will be perfect for the Texas-sized potluck with Melisser of The Urban Housewife. It's been good weather for baking or roasting, and the produce at this time of year is delicious slow roasted or baked into sweet or savory goods.

In a semi-related vein, much of our garden was eaten by bugs and others pests long ago, and most of what wasn't eaten withered and died during the long, hot drought, but our trees and a few herbs are still alive and I'm excited to say that the lemons on our Meyer lemon tree are finally starting to to turn yellow. I wish I knew how to tell when limes were ripe, as I imagine the Mexican limes should be ready to eat soon as well. I've been eagerly anticipating the time when we could harvest some fruit from any of our trees, as we've had kaffir lime trees since 2005, and fig trees since 2006--we also have a banana tree, but it's really young, and I don't think it will fruit until 2010 or 2011, if at all in this climate. The kaffir trees have yet to flower, though we have been able to use the leaves in some dishes. The fig trees have produced figs for two years, but late rains last year made the fruit unsalvagable and this year the fruit was eaten by bugs or rodents before it had ripened enough to pick.

In grocery news, this week Central Market has extra large pomegranates, 2 for $4.00, and organic Honeycrisp apples $2.99 per lb.

Newflower has:
conventional asparagus, $1.47 per lb.
20 oz. packages of super cherry tomatoes, 2 for $3.00
conventional jumbo cauliflower, $0.99 each
organic Hass avocado, $0.99 each
Tofutti Cuties, $2.49 for an 8 pack
Pacific Foods non dairy milks, $1.59 for 32 oz.
Pacific Foods organic broth, $0.99 for 32 oz.
conventional raw walnut halves, $2.99 per lb.
Newflower brand artichoke bottoms, $1.99 for 14 oz.

Sprouts has:
hot house tomatoes, $0.49 per lb.
conventional red, orange or yellow bell peppers, $0.77 each
conventional Bosc or Barlett pears, $0.77 per lb
conventional Red delicious, Gala, Jonathan, Granny Smith or Fuji apples, $0.49 per lb.
conventional Sno-White cauliflower, $0.99 each
conventional raw almonds, $2.99 per lb.
conventional Brazil nuts, $3.99 per lb
15 oz. Westbrae organic canned beans, 5 for $5.00
Cascadian Farms organic frozen vegetables, $1.69 for 16 oz.
Tofutti Cuties 8 packs, 2 for $5.00

Sun Harvest has:
conventional cantaloupes 10 for $10.00
conventional large navel oranges, $0.77 per lb.
conventional strawberries, 1 lb. packages, 2 for $3.00
conventional Bartlett or red D'Anjou pears, $0.97 per lb
organic Bosc pears, $0.97 per lb.
organic Fuji apples, 4 lbs for $5.00

Have a great weekend!

Saturday Sustenance for September 19, 2009

Today is my sweetheart's birthday! I made him his birthday meal last night, and today we plan to hang out with friends and eat German Chocolate cupcakes. I'm really excited because after having a record breaking heat wave--where we had 100+ degree temps every day, and a terrible drought--we finally received tons of rain and have had relatively cool weather this past week, so hopefully Austinites can take advantage of that this weekend.

This week Central Market has red or white organic seedless grapes $0.99 per lb.

Newflower has:
conventional cantaloupe, 3 melons for $1.00
conventional jewel or garnet yams, $0.99 per lb.
conventional green beans, $0.99 per lb.
conventional kiwi fruit, 5 for $1.00
refrigerated Silk soymilk, 64 oz. for $2.49
organic cauliflower 2 heads for $4.00
organic gala apples of barlett pears, $1.40 per lb.
organic bunched broccoli, $0.99 per lb.
organic Cascadian Farms frozen vegetables, $1.99 for 16 oz. bags or 7.4-10 oz boxes
organic High Country kombucha tea, $1.99 for 16 oz. bottles

Sprouts has:
conventional green beans, $0.77 per lb.
conventional sweet potatoes, $0.77 per lb.
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, 32 oz. packages, buy one at$2.29, get one free
Seapoint Farms organic frozen edamame, 14 oz. bags, 2 for $3.00

Sun Harvest has:
conventional Hass avocados, 4 for $1.00
organic green onions, 2 for $1.00
organic green or red cabbage, 2 for $1.00
organic barlett pears, $0.77 per lb.
Imagine Foods Almond Dream, 32 oz. packages, 2 for $4.00
conventional bulk pecan halves, $5.99 per lb.

Have a great weekend!

Saturday Sustenance for September 5, 2009

The big foodie news in Austin this weekend is that a new grocery store, Sprouts, has opened two Central Texas locations, one in Round Rock, and one in Sunset Valley. I haven't been to the either of the Texas locations yet, but I checked out Sprouts the last time I was in Colorado, and was struck by Sprouts' similarities to the Newflower chain(called Sunflower in Colorado). I'm glad to have more choice and I have no doubt that there will be insanely low prices, but one thing that I find kind of...aggravating about both of these stores is the subtitle, "Farmers Market" that both companies tack on to the end of their respective names. Don't get me wrong, I do shop at Newflower because it's close, convenient, and reasonable, but it doesn't compare to, and could never take the place of Sunset Valley Farmers Market for me. I guess I just want to reaffirm my love of real farmers markets, and encourage you to check them out before going to a grocery store, especially since they have the freshest, most seasonal, local produce.

There's not really much advertised at Central Market this week for vegans, but one item of note is that the Westgate location is now carrying the Soyatoo organic topping cream in aseptic containers (the non-aerosol variety) for $3.99 a package. I've only tried this once with cocoa powder for a quick, light, chocolate whip cream style frosting for cupcakes, but it worked nicely and was way better than the aerosol version (which inexplicably smelled like play dough). Soyatoo used to be available only through mail order, and while you can still get it from places like Pangea and VeganEssentials, one of it's best attributes is the convenience it offers, and that's not really apparent when you have to order it two weeks before you plan to use it. One other great thing about it is that is has a pretty long shelf life if left unopened. It is also available at Wheatsville, although I'm not sure of the price there.

Newflower has:
conventional Hass avocados, 3 for $1.00
organic bunched broccoli, $0.99 per lb.
organic red, green, or black seedless grapes, $1.99 per lb.
organic Italian or yellow squash, $0.99 per lb.
Boca burgers, 10 oz packages for $2.49
and their 48 hour weekend specials include:
organic Just Tart Cherry pure cherry juice, 32 oz. $3.49
conventional cluster tomatoes, $0.99 per lb.

Sprouts has:
conventional red, orange or yellow cluster tomatoes, $0.99 per lb.
conventional whole seedless watermelons, $0.99 each
conventional green beans, $0.99 per lb.
organic red leaf, green leaf, or romaine lettuce, $0.99 each
44 oz. bottles of Wholesome Sweeteners organic agave nectar, $5.99
Garden Burger veggie burgers, 10 packages 2 for $5.00
frozen Wyman's Berries, 12--15 oz. packages 2 for $4.00

Sun Harvest has:
organic broccoli, $0.97 per lb.
3 lb. bags of organic gala apples, $2.97
organic red of green seedless grapes, 2 lbs. for $4.00
organic Bartlett pears, $0.77 per lb.

Happy Labor Day weekend!

Saturday Sustenance for August 29, 2009

This week, Central Markets continues their Hatch Chile Festival, where they offer fresh roasted Hatch chilies. They also have cara cara navel oranges, $1.49 per lb and organic on the vine tomatoes $1.79 per lb.

Newflower has:
conventional red bell peppers, $0.99 each
organic cantaloupe, $0.77 per lb
organic cauliflower, 2 heads for $3.00
organic, on the vine tomat0es, $1.77 per lb.
Earth Balance soy free buttery spread, $2.99 for 16 oz.
So Delicious Coconut Milk beverage, 64 oz. for $2.99
Lundberg organic couscous, 2 for $3.00 for select 6.8-10 oz. varieties
And, for Saturday and Sunday only, canned roasted red peppers, 19 oz for $1.99 or
Stahlbush Island Farms frozen berries, $2.49 each for 10 oz. bags

Sun Harvest has:
conventional Hass avocados, $0.49 each
organic Valencia oranges, $0.77 per lb.
organic broccoli, $0.97 per lb.
organic Colorado sweet onions, $0.77 per lb.
organic Newman-O's, 9 oz packages, 2 for $3.00

Saturday Sustenance for August 22, 2009

Sorry for missing last week, I wasn't feeling very well. Hopefully, you had a great week.

This weekend, Central Market has Hatch Peppers in from Hatch New Mexico for $0.99 per lb. Both this weekend and next weekend, CM is having their annual Hatch Chile Festival. They also have organic raspberries and blackberries, 2 containers for $5.00.

Newflower has:
conventional on the vine cluster tomatoes, $0.67 per lb.
conventional large Hass avocados, $0.77 each
raw walnut halves and pieces, $3.00 per lb.
organic large bell peppers, $0.99 each
organic celery, $0.99 a bunch
organic radishes, $0.99 a bunch
organic cantaloupe, $0.77 per lb.
organic Newflower brand fruit spread in 9 oz. jars, $1.99
organic Cascadian Farms frozen vegetables, $1.99, 10 oz.
Pet Promise dry pet food, $9.99 for 5--6 lb. bags
Dogswell Veggie Life Treats, $3.99, selected 5 oz. varieties

Sun Harvest has:
conventional Sweet O'Henry peaches, $0.49 per lb.
conventional broccoli crowns, $0.88 per lb.
organic red seedless grapes, $0.97 per lb.
organic on the vine cluster tomatoes, 2 lbs for $3.00
organic strawberries, 1 lb packages, 2 for $5.00
organic white nectarines, 2 lbs. for $3.00
organic Sun Harvest frozen vegetables, 2 for $4.00, 16 oz.
organic Ezekiel 4:9 bread, $2.99
Arrowhead Mills puffed cereal, $0.99, 6 oz.
Maranatha No Stir peanut butter, $2.99, 16 oz.

Saturday Sustenance for August 8, 2009

Central Market doesn't have much on sale for vegans this week, just asparagus for $2.49 per lb. and a deal for a free 10.5 oz. package of Cherub tomatoes and 8 oz. package of sliced mushrooms when you buy a Central Market Organics 1 lb packaged salad, with an instore coupon.

Newflower, as usual, has a large selection of conventional produce on sale:

Bartlett pears, 3 lbs for $1.00

kiwi, 5 for $1.00

broccoli crowns, $0.88 per lb.

artichokes, 2 for $3.00

red or green leaf lettuce, $0.88 each

red, green, or black seedless grapes, $0.59 per lb.

New Mexico Hatch chilies, hot, medium, or mild, $0.88 per lb.

organic kale, green, lacinto or red, $0.99 each

organic strawberries, 8 oz. packages, 2 for $4.00

organic zucchini, $0.99 per lb.

white or wheat frozen pizza dough, $1.99 each

Boca frozen meat analogs, 10--12 oz. packages, $2.49

Amy's organic frozen pizzas, $3.49 for 13--14 oz.

Westsoy unsweetened or Longevity soy beverages, $1.49

and, over the weekend, only, 2 whole pineapples for $3.00 and Santa Cruz organic lemonade, 32 oz. for $0.99.

Sun Harvest has:

seedless watermelons, $1.97 each

white or yellow nectarines, $0.97 per lb.

organic seedless watermelons, 3 lbs. for $1.00

organic celery, 3 lbs. for $1.00

organic strawberries, 1 lb packages, 2 for $5.00

organic yellow nectarines, 4 lbs. for $5.00

Westsoy low fat soy milk, 32 oz. 10 for $10.00

16 oz. organic Bionaturae dry pastas, 2 for $5.00

Purely Decadent frozen desserts, $3.99 each

10 oz. Cascadian Farms organic frozen vegetables, 2 for $4.00

and, for the weekend only:

red or black plums $0.77 per lb.

walnut halves and pieces, $2.99 per lb.

broccoli crowns, $0.77 per lb.

large vine ripe tomatoes, $0.77 per lb.

Saturday Sustenance for August 1, 2009

This week, Central Market has red, orange, or yellow tomatoes on the vine for $1.99 per lb. They also have 6-packs of Breckenridge Brewery beers for $6.99. All Breckenridge beers are vegan friendly, and I've been waiting for them to go on sale so I could try their Agave Wheat, though their Oatmeal Stout, Vanilla Porter, Pandora's Bock and SummerBright Ale also sound good.

Newflower has:

conventional donut peaches $0.88 per lb.

conventional yellow peaches are $0.49 per lb.

conventional red, green or black seedless grapes are $0.88 per lb.

conventional yellow onions $0.29 per lb.

conventional asparagus $1.99 per lb.

organic Woodstock Farms frozen vegetables 10-oz. bags for $1.99

organic Rice Expressions rice blends, $2.49 for 20-30 oz. packages

Rising Moon organic frozen ravioli select varieties, $2.49 (some, but not all varieties are vegan)

Westsoy soymilk, 32-oz. containers 4 for $5.00 for select varieties

And, August 1st and 2nd only, 8-oz. packages of organic strawberries are 2 for $3

Sun Harvest has decent deals on their produce again this week:

conventional red cherries $0.88 per lb

organic yellow onions $0.67 per lb.

organic cantaloupes $0.67 per lb.

organic romaine lettuce $0.97 each

organic seedless grapes $1.97 per lb.

organic pineapples 2lbs for $3

Saturday Sustenance for July 25, 2009

Sorry about getting this up late, I was not feeling well last night or this morning, and then we had to get a new head for one of JD's drums and help a friend get rid of some stuff at Half Price Books and Goodwill. We did get to enjoy a nice little feast of cucumbers, green bell peppers, hummus, eggplant dip (it was just called eggplant dip, and was better than any baba ganoush I've ever tried), red pepper walnut dip, tabbouleh, pita and fava bean salad from Phoenicia Bakery. I also scored a huge package of lavash(4 or 5 pieces of yard long flatbread) for under $2.50.

This week, Central Market has fresh haricot verts $2.99/lbs. large artichokes 2 for $5, and strawberries, 2 1-lb. containers for $3. In the beer section, they have a yummy-sounding Estella Damm Lager Beer, $5.99/6 pack, though I'm not sure if it's vegan (I don't usually drink lagers, and am not really familiar with the brewing specifics).

Newflower has:
conventional cantaloupes, 2 melons for $1.00
conventional watermelon, 4 lbs for $1.00
conventional black or red plums, $0.99/lb.
conventional white flesh peaches of nectarines, $0.99/lb.
organic yellow flesh peaches and nectarines, $1.99/lb.
conventional red or green leaf lettuce, $0.88 each
64 oz refrigerated Almond Breeze $2.49 each
Cascadian Farms frozen organic fruit, $2.49 for 8- or 10-oz.
Tempt hemp-based frozen dessert, $2.49 for 16 oz.
conventional whole pitted dates, $2.00/lb.
conventional walnuts, $3.00/lb.
Earth Science facial care products, 30% off selected varieties( I love their moisturizer with sunscreen!)
Himalaya Organique Body Care, 30% off entire line
and Diann alerted me to Newflower's 48 hour weekend sale which includes:
conventional Italian squash, 2 lbs. for $1.00
conventional mulitcolored carrots, 2 lbs. for $1.00
So Delicious refrigerated coconut beverage, $2.99/64 oz container
aloe vera juice, $9.99/gallon

Sun Harvest has some good deals on their organic produce this week:
organic romaine lettuce $0.97 each
organic blackberries in 6 oz packages, 2 for $5.00
organic Hass avocados, 4 for $5.00
organic yellow peaches, 2 lbs for $3.00
organic white quinoa, $2.99/lb.
conventional jasmine rice, $0.99/lb
red or black plums, $0.97/lb.
blueberries, $0.99 for 11 oz packages (limit 6)

Hope you're enjoying all the gorgeous stone fruit and berries!

Saturday Sustenance July 18, 2009

This week, Central Market has Black Mission or Sierra figs for 4.99 per lb. Walla Walla onions are $0.79 per lb. plus all their bulk herbs and spices are 15% off. The south location has my favorite selection of chili powders and paprikas, so now would be a great time to try something new.

Sun Harvest has:
cantaloupes, 10 for $10
Wild Oats brand frozen organic strawberries 2 10-oz. bags for $3
organic celery, $0.77 each
organic apricots or yellow nectarines, $1.97 per lb
walnut halves and pieces, $2.99 per lb.
Blue Moon, $5.99 for 12-oz. 6-pack

Newflower has
organic white peaches or white nectarines are $1.99 per lb.
organic red or green grapes are $1.99 per lb.
organic red or black plums are $1.99 per lb.
organic Soy Dream soymilk in 32 oz. aseptic containers is $1.59
Nasoya Silken Creations flavored silken tofu is $1.59 per 17 oz. package
conventional bing cherries $0.99 per lb.
conventional green bell peppers, 2 for $1
large cantaloupe, $0.98
Cool Brew Celestial Seasonings Iced Tea is 2 for $5 for 40 count packages

With the high temperatures we've been having, this is a great time to grill out, and most of the seasonal stone fruit is great on the grill.