Well, maybe not the most optimal weather day for strolling today's Boulder Farmers' Market, but think of the local fresh gems you could get if you made the effort (plus making a local farmer or two very happy). Here's what the Farmers' Market says:
At the Market this Saturday:
overwintered spinach, tulips, pea shoots, asparagus, scallions, arugula, rhubarb, carrots, spicy greens, kale, Swiss chard, green garlic, walking onions, radishes, lettuce, herbs, micro-greens, hanging baskets & gardens starts
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Friday, April 29, 2016
A Few Alfalfa's Specials
I rarely get a chance to get to Alfalfa's, much as I love the stores in Boulder in Louisville. Too bad, as they do so well with everything organic, and this week they have some specials that could be so helpful for Cinco de Mayo. I'd love the organic roma tomatoes at $1.49 a pound, and two house-made organic items, guacamole for $6.99 a pound, and pico de gallo just $3.99 a pound, perfect if you just don't have time to make your own. I'm also eyeing Di Parma prosciutto for $18.99 a pound, perhaps around $10 less than the norm, and it doesn't take much to add a special touch to a pasta or risotto. Might just have to make a special trip.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
CO Green Chili Pop-Up Saturday
Whole Foods reports they'll have a Colorado Green Chili pop-up this Saturday from noon to 6 pm at the Pearl Street store. There will be tastings during the pop-up, plus 20% off these products, and that part lasts all day. Other Whole Foods are also involved, but none others listed in Boulder.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
This Week's Hot Grocery Deals (IMHO)
We have new sales starting today at our Boulder Sprouts and Whole Foods stores, while the current long one at Vitamin Cottage continues through May 7th (look quite a few posts down for that one). Here's what's looking good to me now.
Sprouts will offer another 72-hour sale this weekend, Friday through Sunday, where I'm liking previously frozen 26/30 count wild Gulf shrimp for $6.99 a pound, some Tillamook yogurts three for $1, whole seedless watermelons 10 cents a pound, and pork baby back ribs $2.99 a pound, although the weekend's weather isn't looking so great for bbqs and picnics for the latter two.
In Sprouts' regular sale from today through May 4th, I'm liking whole or split fresh chickens $1.49 a pound, ground chicken, pork or chicken breast all $2.99 a pound, stew beef $3.99 a pound, and quite lean 93% lean ground sirloin $4.99 a pound. It's another week where their fish specials aren't truly calling me.
In organic produce at Sprouts, yellow peaches are $1.98 a pound (it will be a while before we see those beautiful ones from the Western Slope, so get started with an alternative), green curly kale bunches or cucumbers are 88 cents each, Bartlett pears are 98 cents a pound, and four pound bags of Valencia oranges are $2.98 each. In conventional produce, avocado fans will delight in Hass avocados at three for $1 (hope you're still reading, Ms. A.!). Elsewhere in the store, with Cinco de Mayo coming up, there are lots of "fiesta favorites" at 30% off. I'm also liking some Siggi's Icelandic style yogurts $1 each, Garden of Eatin' Cantina tortilla chips $2.50 for a big 13 ounce bag, bulk pepper jack cheese $1.99 a pound, and a line drive on Barbara's products at 40% off. For those in the market, there's also a baby sale, with some natural and organic baby essentials 25% off.
At Whole Foods through May 3rd, Hass avocados are $1 each, not in the league of Sprouts' three for $1, but the ones at Whole Foods tend to be larger. Organic Whole Trade mini watermelons are $3.99 each, wild domestic 21/25 count raw shrimp are $9.99 a pound, and fresh lake trout fillets sound tempting at $10.99 a pound. Frontera marinades and cooking sauces are $2 each to make Cinco de Mayo easier, and 365 brand organic extra virgin olive oil in the Mediterranean blend are on sale in both the liter and half liter sizes. Plus Whole Foods Market omega supplements are 50% off.
Sprouts will offer another 72-hour sale this weekend, Friday through Sunday, where I'm liking previously frozen 26/30 count wild Gulf shrimp for $6.99 a pound, some Tillamook yogurts three for $1, whole seedless watermelons 10 cents a pound, and pork baby back ribs $2.99 a pound, although the weekend's weather isn't looking so great for bbqs and picnics for the latter two.
In Sprouts' regular sale from today through May 4th, I'm liking whole or split fresh chickens $1.49 a pound, ground chicken, pork or chicken breast all $2.99 a pound, stew beef $3.99 a pound, and quite lean 93% lean ground sirloin $4.99 a pound. It's another week where their fish specials aren't truly calling me.
In organic produce at Sprouts, yellow peaches are $1.98 a pound (it will be a while before we see those beautiful ones from the Western Slope, so get started with an alternative), green curly kale bunches or cucumbers are 88 cents each, Bartlett pears are 98 cents a pound, and four pound bags of Valencia oranges are $2.98 each. In conventional produce, avocado fans will delight in Hass avocados at three for $1 (hope you're still reading, Ms. A.!). Elsewhere in the store, with Cinco de Mayo coming up, there are lots of "fiesta favorites" at 30% off. I'm also liking some Siggi's Icelandic style yogurts $1 each, Garden of Eatin' Cantina tortilla chips $2.50 for a big 13 ounce bag, bulk pepper jack cheese $1.99 a pound, and a line drive on Barbara's products at 40% off. For those in the market, there's also a baby sale, with some natural and organic baby essentials 25% off.
At Whole Foods through May 3rd, Hass avocados are $1 each, not in the league of Sprouts' three for $1, but the ones at Whole Foods tend to be larger. Organic Whole Trade mini watermelons are $3.99 each, wild domestic 21/25 count raw shrimp are $9.99 a pound, and fresh lake trout fillets sound tempting at $10.99 a pound. Frontera marinades and cooking sauces are $2 each to make Cinco de Mayo easier, and 365 brand organic extra virgin olive oil in the Mediterranean blend are on sale in both the liter and half liter sizes. Plus Whole Foods Market omega supplements are 50% off.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Boulder Kitchen Tour This Weekend
For those dreaming of kitchen improvements, this year's Dream Kitchens Tour will be this Saturday, the 30th (10-4) and Sunday the 1st (noon-4). It features "Boulder County's finest 'dream' kitchens," and benefits the I Have a Dream Foundation of Boulder County at $20 a ticket. Details can be found here.
Monday, April 25, 2016
Sprouts Webinar Tomorrow
Radiant skin sounds more to my liking than some of Sprouts' other wellness webinars. Tomorrow Sprouts will have a webinar on naturally radiant skin, details and registration here.
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Two More Alfalfa's Events Tomorrow
Alfalfa's is busy these days. Both the Boulder and Louisville stores will host different events tomorrow, with these details from them:
- See more at: https://www.alfalfas.com/events/#sthash.uatLEYL6.dpuf
- See more at: https://www.alfalfas.com/events/#sthash.uatLEYL6.dpuf
Earth Day Continues At Alfalfa's
Earth Day has become something more like Earth Week around here. Tomorrow, the Alfalfa's in Louisville will celebrate with samples and outdoor grilling, plus Hippy Hemp Iced Chai and Dirt Milk Shakes, hmmmm. Here are the details from them:
Lovin the Local Earth Day Party
Louisville: Sunday 24th 11am - 2pm
11am-2pm
Free Samples from our favorite LOCAL vendors!
Outdoor Grilling
1$ Chicken Hot Dogs
$4 Dirt Milk Shakes
$2 Hippy Hemp Iced Chai
- See more at: https://www.alfalfas.com/events/#sthash.uatLEYL6.dpuf
Boulder Farmers' Market Today
What a difference a week makes in Boulder. Last Saturday we were facing a spring storm that brought a foot and a half of snow, and today is gorgeous, already shorts weather. So that means it's a great day to get to the Boulder Farmers' Market, and don't forget Alfalfa's a block away will be celebrating its "B'earthday," with details in my post just below about that. Here's what the Market says to expect for today:
At the Market this Saturday:
pea shoots, asparagus, scallions, arugula, over-wintered spinach, rhubarb, carrots, spicy greens, kale, Swiss chard, green garlic, walking onions, radishes, lettuce, herbs, micro-greens, hanging baskets & gardens starts
At the Market this Saturday:
pea shoots, asparagus, scallions, arugula, over-wintered spinach, rhubarb, carrots, spicy greens, kale, Swiss chard, green garlic, walking onions, radishes, lettuce, herbs, micro-greens, hanging baskets & gardens starts
Friday, April 22, 2016
Alfalfa's B'earthday Tomorrow
The second coming of our local Alfalfa's (I remember the original from the 80s that was bought out by Wild Oats, subsequently Whole Foods) opened five years ago on Earth Day. Its anniversary celebration is therefor a B'earthday party, which this year falls a day later to be on Saturday, the 23rd. Always lots of fun, and I'd bet some good samples. Here's what they say:
- See more at: https://www.alfalfas.com/events/boulder-bearthday/#sthash.fl3ZtvYA.dpuf
Boulder B’earthday
Boulder: Saturday, April 23rd, 11am-4pm
Beer Garden featuring Oskar Blues to benefit The Humane Society of Boulder Valley
Live Music
Face Painting
Free yoga @ 11am with Kelly Elle
B’earthday cake
Georgia Boys BBQ
$5 deals
Kids Activities
and tons more!
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