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     October 2014 

"Seed is the source of life and the first link in the food chain. Control over seed means control over our lives, our food and our freedom."
-Dr. Vandana Shiva

October is one of the best months to shop at Harvest Market thanks to Non-GMO Month and Fair Trade Month (plus, lots of Specials!). We are dedicated to educating our community, our customers and ourselves about the perils of genetic modification and, alternately, the benefits of food that is Organic, Fair Trade, and Non-GMO Project Verified. You can feel empowered to avoid genetically modified foods by choosing items that are either:

Certified Organic (look for one of several certifications)

- OR -

Non-GMO Project Verified
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In October, we also get to celebrate the wonders of fermentation at the Kennett Square Fermentation Festival, followed by Second Saturday in Hockessin, when we'll be hosting our own Fermentation on Wheels workshop in our parking lot. Look in the Events section below for more exciting activities this month that honor all the things we love about food--and why we want to keep it safe and healthy for all.

We've Got Your Back
Harvest Market is a Supporting Retailer of the Non-GMO Project and will donate 5% of store sales to this organization on October 25.
Concerned about GMOs? 
Your Grocer's Got Your Back 
By Chris Keefe, The Non-GMO Project

So you'd like to avoid GMO foods, but you're not sure where to begin. You know that a lot of our food contains genetically engineered ingredients, and let's face it - no one has the time to research their entire menu these days. There's good news, though: your grocer's got your back. 
 
While your experience at the store starts in the aisles and ends at the checkout, many important decisions are being made behind the scenes. Most natural products retailers maintain policies and quality standards that help ensure the products on their shelves meet specific criteria. The stores that don't have formal policies often have a committed "buyer" who has their customers' best interests in mind when making product selections. 

The bad news - few, if any, grocery stores in the US and Canada are truly GMO free. In the face of widespread GMO contamination, retailers are doing their best to combat an unsavory reality: 80% of conventional packaged foods in North America contain GMOs. With consumer demand behind them, even conventional supermarkets have made simple pledges not to purchase genetically engineered salmon. 
 
The leaders on the issue, though, are helping clean up our food system one bag of corn chips at a time. To quote Jim Someck of Jimbo's... Naturally, "I'm not doing this for our bottom line, but for my kids and kids all over the world. Our shoppers demand transparency and have a right to know what's in their food." Jimbo's is one of many stores that have stopped stocking any new products that contain GMOs.
 
Harvest Market has made its own non-GMO commitment, and staff are working hard to provide you with reliable non-GMO choices. With your local market on your side, and thousands of others sharing their commitment, we're making amazing progress toward the non-GMO future many of us imagine. 
 
When you go grocery shopping, keep choosing certified organic and Non-GMO Project Verified products. Supporting non-GMO vendors helps your favorite store make the transition smoothly and means you're bringing home the best food for yourself and your family.
New Non-GMO Products
Traditional Medicinals Teas


Traditional Medicinal Teas are no stranger to Harvest Market shoppers. We recently added three more new teas to this collection of healing teas, including Dandelion Detox, Roasted Dandelion Root, and Dandelion Leaf and Root Teas, all of which are good for flushing your kidneys. Discover your inner herb nerd and find out which herb best represents you with Traditional Medicinal's Planet Personality Quiz, and while you're on their website, take a look at their awesome commitment to the Non-GMO Project.
Hilary's Dressings













Compliment your vegetables and meats with Hilary's Creamy Remoulade with Dill Pickles and Balsamic Thyme with Eyebright.
The Creamy Remoulade is great on salads, sandwiches, or used as a dip. Bubbies Kosher Dill Pickles, coconut milk, and mustard are the star ingredients in this versatile dressing. And who doesn't love the classic flavor of balsamic dressing? And even if you don't think balsamic is your thing, we challenge you to give this one a try! You'll love the earthy organic thyme with a hint of sweetness. Read about Hilary's non-GMO pledge.
 Emmy's Super Cereals


  Emmy's Super Cereal starts with buckwheat, a super-nutritious, gluten-free seed that contains all eight essential amino acids and a wealth of minerals and antioxidants. Choose from four flavors: Apricot Vanilla, Cacao Coconut, Blueberry Cashew, and Sweet Buckwheat. These cereals are tastefully sweetened with sustainably-grown coconut sugar and finished with a flavorful assortment of organic fruits and nuts. Enjoy them with your choice of milk, as a snack, a yogurt topper or just by the handful! All of Emmy's Super Cereals are free of genetically modified ingredients. 


Events and Activism
Fair Trade Fridays
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Every Friday in October
 
Let's raise a cup of coffee (or tea) and toast to the positive difference that Fair Trade makes around the world everyday! Join us in the store as we offer special samples of our featured Fair Trade items, such as coffee, chocolate, tea, and fruit and nut bars. Fair Trade is an approach to business and to development based on dialogue, transparency, and respect that seeks to create greater equity in the international trading system.
 
Fermentation on Wheels

Saturday, 
October 11
12 - 4 pm
  
One day after Meeting the Makers in Kennett Square, buckle up for an adventure in fermentation during October's Second Saturday in Hockessin. We are bubbling with excitement to host Fermentation on Wheels, a traveling culinary research hub with a mission to harvest and preserve, encourage sustainability, and teach fermentation. This free, on-going workshop will focus on how to make your own seasonal fermented vegetables and cultured drinks.
Film Screening
Wednesday,
October 22, 7pm
Hockessin Memorial Hall

Evidence points to genetically modified foods as a major contributor to rising disease rates in the U.S., especially among children. 
This shocking film may change your diet, help you protect your family, and accelerate the consumer tipping point against genetically modified organisms (GMO's). This event is free, with refreshments provided. Click here to learn more about Genetic Roulette. 


October 24-26
  
 Friday, Oct. 24
Gateway Gardens invites you to their popular Jack O'Lantern Jamboree  beginning at dusk.
 
Saturday, Oct. 25
Costumed children of all ages, who are accompanied by an adult, are invited to Trick or Treat at Hockessin businesses. Look for Candy Corn Maps in October. 

Sunday, Oct. 26
Dress up your dog for the 2nd Annual Howling Hounds Pet Costume Parade, beginning in our parking lot at 1pm.
October Specials





Harvest Market Kitchen

Look out for a new Fall Menu from the Harvest Market Kitchen, coming soon! Savor food at its peak with our ever-changing selection of seasonal salads, sandwiches, sides, baked goods, and dips. With cold weather around the corner, we welcome the return of our popular chilies, stews and hot soups to warm your belly and nourish your spirits. We are proud to use local, grass-fed ground beef from Rumbleway Farm in our meat chili. 
Food for Thought

More Food for Thought
 
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