We are truly fortunate to have the remarkably creative culinary energy of Chef Martel in our community.  Chef Martel is not only a Beet member and steady supporter, but she has enjoyed a long, interesting and diverse culinary career, including two award-winning cookbooks, ownership of two notable restaurants, inn management, a consulting company, recipe and product development, national food writing and much more. 

I have had the pleasure of sitting down with Priscilla twice -once for the Gluten Intolerance Group of Shoreline East, and most recently for the Local Beet Co-op.  At our first meeting, Priscilla and I discussed gluten-free baking with nuts, and she provided me with two decadent dessert recipes for the gluten-free community that anyone who loves to bake - gluten-free or not - will love.  

This time, Priscilla offers two interesting and unique salad recipes.  Since so many of us are lightening up post-holidays (myself included), it's an ideal time to share them.  For the recipes and more on Priscilla, visit our blog.  Enjoy, and let us know if you try either one.
 

-Kirsten Carbone, Beet Blogger

      

We have been making changes to our website... among them is a new look that we hope you'll find easier to read and navigate.  We have also incorporated our blog (which previously "lived" off-site) into our website. 

Our web development is a work-in-progress as we continue to add more content, images and features in the coming months.  In the meantime, our Buying Club page has also been updated to reflect 2013 buying dates and policies.  If you are a member, or you're curious about how our Buying Club works, you can get all the info here.

     

"In my role as the store's new Produce Coordinator, I hope to bring the 'local' aspect of the Local Beet to prominence in our selection of fresh fruits and vegetables. The Beet does a great job of offering its customers an array of beautiful organic produce, but there is so much opportunity for us to strengthen our relationships with Connecticut farms. This winter, I am working towards this goal in the hopes that once the growing season picks up again, our shelves will be stocked with plenty of fresh, locally grown produce!"

- Clara Chaisson, Produce Coordinator, Local Beet Co-Op

   

During this season of severe colds, flu and even pneumonia, we are stocking a great selection of drug-free, natural products that not only keep you from getting sick, but can lessen the severity of an illness.  We have remedies like echinacea, vitamin C, Throat-Coat tea for both adults and children, alcohol-free hand sanitizer, elderberry syrup, olive leaf capsules and more... so make us your first stop in your quest to stay healthy this season!