This is a nice and light dish that is enjoyable during the cold weather season. It's made vegan, but you can easily use chicken broth or add meat if you prefer. Ingredients: 1 bunch chopped kale 1 bunch chopped rainbow chard 4-5 diced carrots 1 cans cannellini beans (or 1 cup cooked) 4 cups prepared vegetable broth 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large diced onion 3 cloves finely chopped garlic 1 teaspoon rosemary 1 teaspoon thyme ½ teaspoon sage 1-2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes (more or less depending on how spicy you want the soup to be) Salt and pepper (any desired amount) Instructions: Heat olive oil over medium heat, then add onion and garlic. Sauté for 6-7 minutes or until onion is trans

With all the rain we’ve been getting, chanterelles have been appearing in the area. This pasta dish is meant to be simple so that the chanterelles can truly be appreciated. Ingredients: 2 cups chanterelles (if not available, baby bellas are a good substitute) 1 packet farfalle pasta 1 clove minced garlic 1 whole finely chopped shallot 4 tablespoons heavy cream 2 tablespoons white wine 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Instructions: Set water in a pan to boil for your pasta. Heat olive oil over low heat. Then add shallot and garlic. Once shallot begins to sweat (soften), add in chanterelles. Add white wine and cook for another 2-3 minutes. T

“Caught by American fisherman, purified by American workers,” Wiley’s Finest is proud to be one of the very few omega-3 manufacturers completely owned and operated in the U.S. Their high quality fish oils contain no saturated fats and provide EPA & DHA. These omega-3s have been shown by certain studies to help reduce the risk of heart disease and contribute to a longer and healthier life. As a certified sustainable source by the Marine Stewarship Council, Wiley’s are made to meet the highest US and international quality standards. Their fish oil come in liquid form or softgel capsules. Here at Aptos Natural Foods, we carry Peak EPA 1,000mg softgels in two sizes, and Peak Omega-3 Liquid Fish

The Bone Broth Revolution is here! ...and on Sale! From February 3rd to February 10th, find all jars of Kitchen Witch Bone Broth $1 off!! Kitchen Witch was founded in Santa Cruz by Magali Brecke, Missy Woolstenhlume, and Rhiannon Henry. Using only the highest quality ingredients, Kitchen Witch sources pasture-raised, grass-fed animal bones, and organic local vegetables. Each batch is simmered for 24 hours and hand tended with love to bring out the fullest flavor and deepest nutrients. Delicious enough to be sipped on its own as part of a daily health regimen. Or, integrate Kitchen Witch into your favorite recipes for an added lift to soups, stews and sauces! Their flavors include “Alm

Ingredients: One block firm tofu (cut length-wise in 5-6 pieces) 2 cups Basmati rice 1 avocado 2 cups mixed greens 1 handful of sunflower sprouts 1 head broccoli (cut into smaller pieces) Several pieces of fresh turmeric 10 diced olives (whatever kind you prefer) 1 cup shredded zucchini 4 -5 cloves diced garlic Coconut Oil Tamari 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt Instructions: Start the rice in your rice cooker or in a nonstick pot. When cooking the rice use 1.5 cups of water to 1 cup of rice. Add a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of olive oil. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat the bottom of a glass Pyrex dish with coconut oil and add the tofu. Cook for about 10 minutes (or until the to

This is a favorite recipe of the staff here at Aptos Natural Foods. We love good-tasting gluten-free and vegan food, so we’ve changed it so everyone can enjoy it. You are welcome to use regular flour or use your own ranch, although it is hard to beat homemade ranch with fresh herbs! Ingredients for batter: 1 head of cauliflower (approx. 4-5 cups of florets) 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup gluten-free, all-purpose flour (Bob’s Red Mill works well) 2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon of paprika 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper Ingredients for Wing Sauce: 1 tablespoon Earth Balance buttery spread 1 cup Melinda’s hot

We love coming up with new spins on recipes. This one was the result of a happy accident when we realized that we had bought seaweed snack sheets instead of nori. We rolled with it (pun intended) and came up with the idea of “deconstructed” sushi bowls. This is an easy meal, that is filling, healthy, and quick to make. We’ve made ours with just veggies but you can also add tofu, chicken, or any other desired protein. Ingredients: 2 cups of steamed organic brown rice (you can find it in bulk or packaged) 1 cup finely diced zucchini 1 cup finely diced carrots 1 cup diced onion 1 package SeaSnax dried seaweed sheets 1 bottle teriyaki sauce (or whatever marinade you prefer) 1 whole avocado diced

MegaFood™ is a line of supplements created to nourish the body with essential minerals and vitamins taken directly from whole foods. Their facility includes a Certified Lab where they have partnered with a team of scientists at the University of New Hampshire to use FoodState Nutrient™ manufacturing. This allows them to integrate nutrients directly into whole foods, then bottle them as supplements. This process incorporates folate in broccoli, Vitamin K1 in cabbage, Vitamin A and carotenoids in carrots, antioxidants in cranberries and blueberries, and Vitamin C in oranges. All of their ingredients and products are tested to make sure they are free of gluten, dairy, and soy, as well as to mee

This month, we are highlighting Moon Valley Organics, a natural beauty and skin care line. Owners Aaron and Kim Otto work with a team of artists, doctors, farmers, herbalists, and worker bees on their permaculture farm, located in the Cascade Mountains of Washington. As a B corporation, with Organic and Leaping Bunny certification, Moon Valley Organics works hard to incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable practices into their line, while also supporting organic farms, WWOOFERS, and workers. Organic ingredients are grown and harvested, then processed while still fresh. What is not grown on their farms, is sourced from other local and organic farmers. Their line consists of organic body soaps