CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH 

BLUE AVOCADO

Good bye carbon . . . hello karma!  Did you know that  the average American family uses over 1,000 plastic bags every year?  These are the same bags that fill our landfills, pollutes our waters and communities for up to 1,000 years!  Serious stuff.  You can now buy one of our Gro-Pak Bags from earth friendly company, Blue Avocado that will be sure to give a PUNCH to GLOBAL WARMING, reduce your CARBON footprint and not to mention . . . you'll look pretty stylish carrying it too (I use mine for travel as well!!).  These bags are made of recycled plastic bottles and yarn.  Blue Avocado invests 1% of all sales to women entrpreneur and sustainability projects . . . now THAT'S good karma!

3 piece "STARTER KIT" made  from recycled materials: $35.00
Each bag labeled with its carbon footprint
Kit holds 50 lbs of groceries
Machine washable
Includes: 1 x pak - carry-all bag; 1 x pod - stuff n' go bag; 1 x veg - produce bag

With Farmer's Market season quickly approaching and Mother's Day . . . this bag is a perfect gift.

We'll be offering a 15% discount on all our featured "Earth Friendly" products this week, featured below. 

PICNIC AT ASCOT

We love this line of picnic gear and have carried it successfully for several years now.  This year Picnic at Ascot has introduced a collection of PVC FREE picnic gear including this very sharp 4 bottle carrier.  Being "eco-friendly or green" basically means there is minimal or no harm to the environment in the production of this line. 

• PVC FREE
• 4 bottle canvas ice bucket has a removable divider and is collapsible
• Leakproof PEVA lining
• Corkscrew included in detachable case

All Picnic at Ascot "Eco-Friendly" gear is 15% off this week in celebration of Earth Day.

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MUDLARK TOTES

These eco-chic tote's are a great alternative to plastic and paper bags.  All purpose totes can go shopping with you or are a great "beach bag" as they are all water-resistant.  We carry 2 sizes and both are 15% off this week!

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TRU BAMBOO

 Bamboo is perhaps the quintessential renewable resource, the fastest growing woody plant in the world. It is an incredibly durable alternative to hardwoods, harder than maple, and using it helps conserve hardwood forests. TruBamboo has been using bamboo to make eco-friendly housewares products since 2003. The industry leader, they make up 25% of the market.

We are carrying TruBamboo cutting boards in a variety of sizes and their utensils.  Prices are very affordable and to make them even MORE affordable . . . all are 15% off this week to celebrate Earth Day!

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NATURAL LIFE

Natural Life is a fun and whimsical line that makes us smile - messaged water bottles, aprons and other "kitchen related" items.  These stainless steel water bottles are re-usable and environmentally friendly.  With graduation right around the corner their contemporary messaging make these bottles an ideal graduation gift.  We also have coasters and trivets made from recycled wood, notecards made from recycled paper, aprons made from recycled fabric scraps! 

All Natural Life products are 15% off this week!

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FRESH VAC

With picnic season right around the corner . . . we're really excited to be carrying this GREAT line of BPA free, REUSABLE storage containers!!  Their vacumn seal keeps food fresher . . . longer!  They're eco-friendly and made of water resistant polyester.  Stackable and easy to store.  This week all Fresh Vac storage containers are 15% off!

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EARTH DAY 2010

 "Forty years after the first Earth Day, the world is in greater peril than ever. While climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, it also presents the greatest opportunity – an unprecedented opportunity to build a healthy, prosperous, clean energy economy now and for the future.

Earth Day 2010 can be a turning point to advance climate policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs. Earth Day Network is galvanizing millions who make personal commitments to sustainability. Earth Day 2010 is a pivotal opportunity for individuals, corporations and governments to join together and create a global green economy. Join the more than one billion people in 190 countries that are taking action for Earth Day."  Taken from the opening page of the official Earth Day 2010 website.  To learn more and get educated about WHY it is important that we all find ways to help minimize impact to Earth, click on the photo.
 

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BAMBOO DINNERWARE and WORLD CENTRIC

Take 15% off all bamboo reusable dinnerware and World Centric dinnerware, made from recycled paper.

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MARKET TASTING SCHEDULE

THIS FRIDAY . . . DANCING GOAT CREAMERY
Apr 23, 2010

1:00-5:00 with MASTER CHEESEMAKER, BARBARA JENNESS

Dancing Goat Creamery is an artisanal, farmstead creamery producing fresh, organic goat cheese. Barbara raises Alpine goats that have ample pasture, barn access, and fresh browse. While on the milking stand, they receive organic grain. Fresh goat milk is turned into cheese daily, ensuring a quality product. Dancing Goat produces fresh chevre, ash ripened St. Maurve and crottin type cheese. The chevre is available plain or with a variety of herbs and spices. Barbara is a Master Cheesemaker, come TASTE with her today!
 

NEXT FRIDAY BLIS SPICE RUBS
Apr 30, 2010

1:00-5:00 with BLIS CREATOR AND CHEF, STEVE STALLARD!

Come TASTE with Chef Steve Stallard, creator of BLiS Rubs and BLiS maple syrups. Today Chef Steve will be hunkering down on the grill sampling his FABULOUS rubs and sharing great ideas to get you fired up for grill season. TASTE Tuscan, Morrocan and Santa Fe. All are market favorites.

SPECIAL WINE EVENT AT 25 KITCHEN & BAR

Meet the Winemaker from Olim Bauda, (Piedmont, Italy) Gianni Bertolino
May 4, 2010

6-8 PM $40 per person plus tax and gratuity
http://www.tenutaolimbauda.it

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