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Your Community Natural Grocer Since 1995.
 
 
"If the only prayer you said was thank you, 
that would be enough."  
 

Get your gobble on this Thanksgiving with a fresh, locally-raised and all-natural turkey from Delaware's own T.A. Farms. The family farmers at T.A. take great care in everything from growing the turkey's feed to ensuring the freshest bird possible for your special feast. Read on to learn more about T.A. Farms, turkey ordering information, and how to prepare, then fully utilize, your turkey or tempeh on the big day.
  
Your "Eat Local" holiday wouldn't be complete without something from our own Harvest Market Kitchen. Choose from the sweet, savory and spiced side dishes, fresh salads, and delicious dips for easy fixin's on your Thanksgiving table,
Wild Harvest Salad from the Harvest Market Kitchen.
as well as a couple new items soon to come! For autumnal additions to your table, we suggest: Sweet Potato Salad, Savory Roasted Root Salad, Bountiful Beet Salad, Turkey Waldorf Salad or Wrap, Wild Harvest Salad, and the Sweet Potato Hummus as an easy appetizer or condiment spread for leftover turkey sandwiches. 

And to spice up your holiday even more, we're giving away a Classic Kitchens Basic Spice Rack in the store throughout the month of November (no purchase necessary). Take it home and ramp up your knowledge and use of spices in your own kitchen! $avers alert: One of the best deals in the store is our bulk organic spices, some of which are also Fair Trade certified.
 

Need help with your holiday recipes in the kitchen? Wellness Mama is a website with lots of simple and healthy recipes for parents and kids alike, such as this recipe for grain-free pumpkin pancakes or this one for a sugarless homemade cranberry sauce. Gone apple picking lately? Check out the winning recipe from our Staff Apple Cook-Off for the perfect appetizer to impress your friends and dazzle your tastebuds!


For the first time in history, Thanksgiving falls on the first night of Chanukkah. Coined "Thanksgivukkah", this blend of holidays won't happen again for another 79,000+ years. We are especially excited about the cultural food fusion that comes from blending Thanksgiving with Chanukkah, as detailed in this amazing tell-all guide, "How to Celebrate Thanksgivukkah, The Best Holiday of All Time", from Buzz Feed Food. 
Local Farm Profile
T.A. Farms TA Farms
Wyoming, DE

T.A. Farms has been raising and processing turkeys for over 30 years. They pride themselves on providing only the best all natural turkeys. T.A. Farms is a family-run business with a focus on providing their turkeys with their own homegrown feed. Every bird is free-range and never fed any growth enhancer or medication. Harvest Market also offers a variety of other T.A. Farms' all-natural meat products throughout the year. 
 
We applaud the farmers at T.A. Farms for using sustainable practices. T.A. Farm raises meats "with the utmost care, putting quality food" on our tables and strives daily to continue "a family tradition." T.A. Farms' fresh Thanksgiving turkeys include a pop-up thermometer and bagged giblets inside the turkey. Order yours today at Customer Service or by calling us at 302-234-6779.
 
Turkey Tips and Thanksgiving Recipes

From Serious Eats, we selected this helpful list of
Ten Turkey Tips You'll Be Thankful For. Fine Cooking offers a recipe for a simple and classic Fresh Herb and Salt-Rubbed Roasted Turkey, which also includes a video. While you're on Fine Cooking's website, why not go for gold with their complete guide to Thanksgiving, full of regional inspiration and ideas for side dishes, desserts, leftovers, and even a Plan Your Menu feature. For the vegetarians and vegans out there, we suggest you take a look at Vegetarian Times' Thanksgiving collection of menu suggestions and recipes, many taken from top-notch vegetarian restaurants around the country. Paleo people can find comfort in Buzz Feed's 33 Recipes for a Paleo Thanksgiving, and last but not least, we've got plenty of Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes and Tips from the Gluten-Free Goddess Blog. 

No matter what's on your menu this Thanksgiving, we hope you eat well and enjoy! Thanks for making us your community natural grocer! 

New Products 
Equal Exchange Semi-Sweet & Bittersweet Chocolate Chips



Made from the Organic and Fairly Traded ingredients you can expect from Equal Exchange,  these baking chips will ensure a sweet experience for you and small farmers you grew it. Bittersweet chocolate chips are made from 70% cocoa content, and the Semi-sweet chips are made from 55% cocoa content. 

Equal Exchange's website and blog are great sources for recipes, information about the trade partners who grow their products, and the Fair Trade movement in general.
Emerita Estriol Cream
  
Mid-life balance in a cream, what could be simpler? Emerita has introduced Estriol, a new natural balancing cream. Estriol is one of the three types of estrogen created by the body. Just rub 1/4 teaspoon into your skin twice daily and you're on your way. 
 
For more information, Life Extension published this report on the efficacy of Estriol. Also check out Emerita's great blog;  it empowers women and informs all!

 All Emerita products are 20% off in November.
Lotus Foods Jade Pearl & Mekong Jasmine Flower Rice


These two new rices will dazzle you! When cooked, the beautiful jade-colored rice produces the aroma of a bamboo forest, a light vanilla taste, and an explosion of health-giving nutrients from the chlorophyll. The Mekong Flower Rice is also aromatic, and delivers
  • manganese, molybdenum, and 4 grams of protein per serving.

    Lotus Foods is a company on a mission; join in their grassroots     rice revolution, and don't forget to try out their recipes, too!
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    Events and Activism
    Local, Fresh Turkey Sign Ups



    Now - 11/27

    Call us at 302-234-6779 or stop by Customer Service to sign up for your fresh, local and all-natural turkey from T.A. Farms. 
    We offer turkeys in 3 pound ranges, but we cannot guarantee the exact size. 
     
    Pick ups take place the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, November 26 and 27, during store hours.
    Please that note we close early at 6pm on Wednesday, November 27. 
    Bill's BBQ Sauce Demo

    Tues., Nov. 5
    11am-2pm

    Try our new locally-made, organic and delicious barbecue sauce on nothing but the best--Eberly's Chicken! These two forces combine to create one lip-smacking and finger-licking good demo that's not-to-be-missed (especially for those grillers out there searching for a decent BBQ sauce).
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    Foodie Fuel & Pride of India Demo




    Sat., Nov. 23
    10am-1pm

    What is a foodie? "A person who has an ardent or refined interest in food
    and the quality of food; a food groupie." Become a Foodie Fuel groupie as you sample from their line of snacks made with low glycemic ingredients like pumpkin seeds, cocoa powder, chia and coconut sugar. We'll pair the Foodie Fuel with some hot brewed teas from the Pride of India. Tea time, anyone?
    Take Action:
    Protect Small Farms


    Comments due by 11/15

    Every month, we urge our customers to take action on issues pertaining to food and farming.  As with last month, this November we're asking you to take action against the proposed Food Safety Modernization Act. This legislation has a special urgency for us at Harvest Market because it presents such a "clear and present" danger to the local small, sustainable farmers that provide us with our food. 
    Harvest Market Kitchen

    These are just two flavors offered in our sensational soup line up, which also includes Potato Leek, Mushroom Barley Beef, Curry Carrot, White Bean Turkey Chili and more!

    November Specials 


    It's Essential
    Get ready for the cold weather with your own homemade lip balm, which also makes a great gift for the Holidays.
     
    Ingredients:
    2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
    2 tablespoons grated beeswax
    4 drops peppermint essential oil/essential oil of your choice
    Optional: 3 teaspoons beet juice
     
    Gently heat oil and beeswax in a double boiler. Remove from heat and add beet juice, one teaspoon at a time, until you have the desired color. Wisk together very well and add the essential oil. Transfer to a sterilized jar and let cool before lidding. Label and enjoy!
    Food for Thought
    How to Have a 100-Mile Thanksgiving 
    From Good.is 
    In the spirit of using less fuel and supporting local farms and food artisans, we challenge you to try a 100-mile Thanksgiving. A 100-mile Thanksgiving uses ingredients sourced from within 100 miles of your dinner table. Think of it as an opportunity to celebrate local food, rather than an obligation to source every last ingredient from within 100 miles. Food miles, or the amount of miles a certain product has traveled to its final destination, are an important consideration when trying to reduce your carbon footprint and the amount of oil and gasoline used in making a meal. 
     
    For the entire article and an amazing infographic about buying locally, click here.
    Please note: Our mailing address has changed.
    Harvest Market Natural Foods
    P.O. Box 1739
    Hockessin, DE 19707