For those of us who want a pick me up but are not fond of coffee, have a great advantage to the growing popularity and accessibility of matcha green tea. It is loaded with antioxidants, may be good for your skin, oral hygiene friendly and seems to leave an energizing effect without the crash that coffee gives me. This recipe is delicious and simple made with just a few ingredients. Feel like you're in a cosy cafe from the comfort of your home! This matcha latte recipe is rich

Empanadas have long been known as a delicious Argentinian specialty but their origins have a much longer history that dates back to the Spanish Moors. They are believed to have come from Arabic dishes of meat filled pies: samosas! Empanadas first appear in medieval Iberia and historians have discovered a cookbook in Catalan published in 1510 to have contained empanada recipes alone with other Catalan, Italian, French and Arabic recipes. The empanada served as a hearty meal fo

Thank you to all of you who joined us for our annual Block party and 30th Anniversary Celebration! We all had a lot of fun... pictured are some of our wonderful gift basket raffle winners picking up their prizes! Our giant pile of gift bags from the day of the event (250 of you received one!), and people just having lots of fun. We hold this event every year as a way of connecting with our community and thanking all of you for making Aptos Natural Foods a part of your daily r

If you are looking for the perfect vegan dish for your upcoming holiday potluck or dinner, this wild rice stuffed honeynut squash will make a delightful addition to any spread! The blending of flavors and textures will really pop in your mouth, bringing together the colors and aroma in this holiday season. Squash is really great to work with in the kitchen and can be used in so many different ways from savory to sweet recipes. Butternut squash and its cousin the Honeynut, whi