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Jeff’s Garden Products Can Now Be Purchased at LuckyVitamin.com

Lucky Vitamin

Everybody likes convenience, but when it comes to wellness and meal planning, we believe that convenience is essential. It’s one of the reasons Jeff’s Garden products can be purchased with a click of a button from some of the natural food industry’s top online retailers!

Most recently Lucky Vitamin, a family owned wholesome food and wellness site,  added products from the Jeff’s Garden all-natural line of olives, peppers, artichoke hearts, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Founded in 2005, the family-owned business has a unique story on how it became an industry-leading global e-commerce destination for health and wellness, natural and organic products, vitamins, nutritional supplements, sports and fitness nutrition, food, beauty, skincare, pet and natural home.

Striving to bring good health to the masses, its mission is to be the inspirational and supportive source for products and knowledge dedicated to helping everyone on their journey towards happy wellness.  Jeff’s Garden products are a natural fit for the company since our products are have met the standards for a number of certifications including certified non-GMO, certified gluten-free and certified vegan (*excluding our cheese stuffed olives) and contain no preservatives, additives, sulfites, artificial colors or flavors.

Here’s a tip: Lucky Vitamin offers 15% off your first order to new customers and FREE SHIPPING on all orders Over $49. Visit our brand page and stock up on your favorites today!

Introducing…a new name for Jeff’s Naturals-Say Hello to Jeff’s Garden!

We have some exciting news. We have changed our name to Jeff’s Garden! But don’t worry, other than the name, nothing has changed. You can still find all your favorite olives, peppers, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes at your usual natural foods retailers and favorite online shopping sites!

Why did we change our name? Since the start, we’ve always been committed to sharing delicious foods reminiscent of our backyard garden, and we want our name to reflect that guiding philosophy.

That’s why we’re proud to start a new chapter as Jeff’s Garden, featuring the same honest-to-goodness products you trust. Soon you’ll see our classic jars with a brand-new name — but our unwavering dedication to top-quality food and flavor hasn’t changed a bit.

Click here to view our complete family of products and find a retailer near you.

Celebrate the New Year with a Whole Foods Coupon for Jeff’s Naturals Olives & Antipasto

Who doesn’t love a good coupon? There are very few (that we know of)! We are excited to announce that shoppers can get $1 off Jeff’s Naturals Olives and Spicy Italian Olive Antipasto at any Whole Foods store across the country through January 16th, 2018. It’s our holiday gift to olive lovers.

 

Jeff’s Naturals fans are already downloading and utilizing the coupons to make great holiday antipasto dishes- like this one our friend Kelly from Texas made with Garlic Stuffed OlivesWhole Castelvetrano Olives, Organic Greek Kalamata OlivesRoasted Bell Pepper Strips, Feta, Gruyere, Balsamic vinaigrette made with olive oil and fresh parsley right from her front porch!

Antipasto Appetizer

You can also use your olives to make some of our favorite dishes you can find on our Recipe Page.

This coupon is available only on the Whole Foods Market® app. To take advantage of this offer and other digital coupons to use in the store, download the latest version of the Whole Foods Market app for your iPhone or Android phone. With just a few taps, you’re on your way to big savings. Visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com to learn more about digital coupons and how to utilize the Whole Foods Market® app.

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Jeff’s Naturals is Proud to Support Sprouts Cooking Club for Youth!

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We believe everyone deserves to eat wholesome foods with real ingredients, no matter who you are and where you came from. When we learned about an organization that invites children from all backgrounds an opportunity to learn how to cook sustainable, healthy meals for themselves and their families, we knew we had to be a part of it.

Sprouts Cooking Club was launched in 2006 in an effort to teach children from all socio-economic levels the importance of wholesome eating. The program provides subsidized cooking classes and camp that pairs children with established chefs in their restaurants where they learn how to cook with real and nutritious ingredients they may not have known otherwise.

The organization also hosts a Chef-in-Training Program for at-risk young adults who need a chance to turn their lives around by learning new skills.

Jeff’s Naturals helped to sponsor the program back in 2016 and we’re happy to help out once again by donating Roasted Bell Pepper Strips, Imported Non-Pareil Capers our new Sunshine Mix Mild Banana Pepper Rings from our all-natural line. It’s our sincere pleasure to provide these kids access to ingredients that are certified non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan and contain no preservatives, additives, sulfites, artificial colors or flavors.

To learn more about this program or see how you can help, please visit www.sproutscookingclub.org.

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New Sandwich Ideas Featuring New Sunshine Mix Mild Banana Pepper Rings!

We are so thrilled to announce that Jeff’s Naturals has added a delicious medley of Banana Pepper Rings to our already robust line of all-natural line of olives, peppers, capers and sun-dried tomatoes! Say hello to our colorful and delicious Sunshine Mix Mild Banana Pepper Rings!

These mildly flavorful peppers are sourced from local family farms in Northern California and harvested July through September. They are delicious on everything from pizzas to sandwiches, from salads to omelets and a variety of recipes like these (fresh from the Jeff’s Naturals Kitchen)!

Napa Style Hero Sandwich

Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 10 min. Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS
2 c. baby arugula
4 French bread sub sandwich rolls, split
12 ounces thinly sliced deli smoked turkey breast
4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
8 slices cooked peppered bacon
1 avocado, thinly sliced
2/3 c. coarsely chopped Jeff’s Naturals Roasted Bell Pepper Strips, drained
2/3 c. coarsely chopped Jeff’s Naturals Sunshine Mix Mild Banana Pepper Rings, drained
4 fresh figs, stemmed and thinly sliced lengthwise
1/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
Dijon Mustard to taste

PREPARATION
Evenly divide arugula onto bottom halves of the sub rolls. Top with the turkey, cheese, bacon and avocado.
In a small bowl, stir together the bell peppers, banana peppers, figs, basil, and lemon zest, until well combined. Spread mustard on both side of the bread. Evenly divide mixture among the sandwich rolls, cover with roll tops and serve.

The Jeff’s Naturals Dagwood Sandwich

Dagwood Sandwich Jeff's Naturals

Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 30 min Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS
8 slices peppered turkey breast thinly sliced
8 slices deli salami thinly sliced
8 slices prosciutto ham thinly sliced
8 slices black forest deli ham thinly sliced
8 slices Swiss cheese thinly sliced
1/2 cup Jeff’s Naturals Sunshine Mix Mild Banana Pepper Rings, drained, seeded, and sliced in strips
1 cup Jeff’s Naturals Roasted Bell Pepper Strips, drained
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Sandwich spread:
1 Tablespoon Jeff’s Naturals Diced Tamed™ Jalapeño Peppers, drained and seeded
1/2 cup Jalapeño jelly
1 Tablespoon fresh chopped mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1 Italian or focaccia loaf of bread cut horizontally
2 Tablespoons butter at room temperature

PREPARATION
In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring Jalapeño jelly and diced Jalapeño peppers to a boil, reduce heat, simmer 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir mint in until blended. Pour mixture in a small bowl, set aside to cool for about 5 minutes. In the meantime, heat a sandwich grill or a heavy skillet.

Slice bread horizontally.

Brush the sandwich spread onto the insides of both the top and bottom pieces of bread.

Layer the sandwich as follows: turkey, salami, prosciutto, black forest ham, cheese, banana peppers, roasted bell peppers, salt, and ground pepper. Close sandwich and cut into 4 equal pieces.

Brush top of the sandwich with butter, set sandwich, butter side down, on the sandwich grill or skillet.

Brush butter on top side of bread and place on the grill or in a large skillet. To evenly press the sandwich, place a heavy skillet, or a brick wrapped in foil, on top of the sandwich.

Cook until nicely browned and the cheese is melted, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
Repeat for the second sandwich.

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Kids Can Cook With Capers Too!

Jeff’s Naturals is a firm believer in healthy eating and cooking choices for all ages. When we heard about the fantastic work being done by Sprouts Cooking Club, we knew we had to help out any way we could.

This summer, Jeff’s Naturals became one of the sponsors of this program by introducing the magic of cooking with capers to kids! These flavorful nuggets of deliciousness often go unnoticed, yet they add so much to just about any dish whether it’s fish or poultry, appetizers, main courses, and more.

Sprouts Cooking Club was launched in 2006 in an effort to teach children of all backgrounds and socio-economics levels the importance of healthy eating. The program pairs children with established chefs in their restaurants where they learn how to cook with real and nutritious ingredients they may not have known otherwise.

Capers

We source our capers from Turkey where they are picked by hand as soon as they reach the desired size, then dried in the hot Mediterranean sun before they are pickled in a brine of vinegar. Not only does their piquant, slightly tangy flavor makes them an excellent addition to Mediterranean dishes like authentic scaloppini and picatta recipes, they are naturally low in carbs, contain no fat and are versatile enough to go with just about any meal any time of the day- breakfast, lunch or dinner.

If those of you reading are curious of some of our tips and tricks for cooking with capers, look no further because here are some of our favs:

 

A Quick Word with our Recipe and Development Chef Peter Kirkpatrick

Ever wonder who is creating those tasty recipes we keep adding using our all-natural line of olives, peppers, capers and sun-dried tomatoes? Meet our Recipe & Development Chef, Peter Kirkpatrick (known around here as PK).

PK is originally from Gainesville, FL where he cooked at various restaurants for a decade before heading to California to expand his knowledge of food and cuisines of the world at the Culinary Institute of America in St Helena, CA. where he earned an Associate degree in Culinary Arts.

After completing culinary school, PK took an internship in Napa Valley’s Hartwell Vineyards to learn about winemaking process. He soon landed a job at Del Dotto vineyards under the direction of Chef Joshua Schwartz. PK says that his cooking and winemaking experience in Napa Valley has influenced the type of products and dishes that he develops in our test kitchen.

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We sat down with PK not long ago to learn more about him.

JN: What is your personal favorite Jeff’s Naturals product(s) and how do you serve them?
PK: “My favorite Jeff’s Naturals products are the sliced or whole pepperoncini. For the whole pepperoncini, I like to use them on a simple cheese and charcuterie board when having guests over. For the sliced, I like to use them in Mac N’ Cheese.”

JN: How long have you been cooking with the company? What did you do before this?
PK: “I’ve been with this company for about four years now in the R&D department. Before coming here, I was cooking for a winery in the Napa Valley. I still cook at the winery from time to time, especially during the busy tourist season. As much as I enjoy developing new products in the test kitchen, nothing beats the excitement of cooking in an actual restaurant kitchen.”

JN: What is your favorite dish you prepare for yourself at home?
PK: “I’m slightly embarrassed to admit that I don’t do much cooking for myself at home. If I do prepare a meal, it has to be quick and easy. I find myself falling back on pizza or pasta, with a simple salad on most nights. Luckily for me, almost every Jeff’s Naturals product works perfectly for those type of quick and easy meals.”

JN: Of all the Jeff’s Naturals recipes, which one would you recommend to a beginner?
PK: “Hmm. I would probably say the Peperoncini & Sun-Dried Tomato Guacamole, or the Creamy Jalapeño Dip. Those are both super easy to prepare, and they’re great for summer BBQs!”

JN: Do you have a favorite recipe on our site?
PK: “I reeeeeally like the Castelvetrano Spring Farro Salad. I know, I know, its technically summer; but I promise that nobody will be complaining if you show up to the pool party with this killer salad. Just try it, it’s delicious.”

Pitted Castelvetrano Olives

Great News About Jeff’s Naturals Castelvetrano Olives (And a New Recipe!)

N Pitted Castelvetrano Olives (2) Great news for fans of Castelvetrano Olives. Consumers can now get these irresistible snack olives pitted!

Yes, pitted! Jeff’s Naturals new Pitted Castelvetrano Olives make it even easier to enjoy these delicious olives in snacks and meals.

Now you can spend less time making and more time enjoying your favorite dishes like Heirloom and Castelvetrano Tuna Salad, Castelvetrano Spring Farro Salad, and Cheese Stuffed Fried Green Olives just to name a few. The new Pitted Castelvetrano Olives are also perfect for your favorite martini!

More ways to enjoy our new Pitted Castelvetrano Olives:

  • Add to braised meat dishes, especially chicken or duck.
  • Toss with mixed baby greens, orange sections, shaved fennel and a light lemon vinaigrette for a beautiful and refreshing salad.
  • Add them to hot couscous, along with salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, sliced green onions and chopped flat-leaf parsley.

Castelvetrano Facts:

  • Castelvetranos are Italy’s number one snack olive, chosen three to one over any other type of olive.
  • Italians often refer to them as “dolce” (meaning “sweet” in Italian).
  • Castelvetranos are produced exclusively in Castelvetrano, Sicily, from the olive variety known as nocerella del belice.
  • They are easily recognized by their distinctive bright green hue and meaty, buttery flesh.
  • Castelvetranos came on the U.S. scene only recently, first appearing on the bulk olive bars of specialty food stores.
  • Jeff and our Italy-based import manager travel to Sicily each fall to inspect the harvest and foster relationships with generations-old family farmers, ensuring that our customers have access to the finest Castelvetrano olives available.

Enjoy them in this new recipe:

Pistachio & Castelvetrano Olive Pesto

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Ingredients
1 cup pitted Jeff’s Naturals Pitted Castelvetrano Olives
½ cup shelled pistachios
1 small clove fresh garlic
1 lemon, zested and juiced
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves

Directions
In a food processor, pulse all ingredients to desired consistency. Serve on a nice white fish, baked chicken, or veggies, and finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

The possibilities are endless! Crack open a jar and let your creativity run wild.

Have a Bloody Mary on Us at Natural Products Expo West!

Natural Products Expo West Cocktail Pary

The Bloody Mary, everyone’s favorite brunch cocktail, is almost as unique as the individual who made it. Everyone has their own preference and there is no one right way to make them.  The cocktail was once called “the world’s most complex cocktail” in The Daily Telegraph. One thing is certain- Jeff’s Naturals products are a natural fit for this mysterious drink.

Guess you could say Jeff’s Naturals and a Bloody Mary go together like salt and pepper. One compliments the other.

We are looking forward to heading back to Anaheim CA next month for Natural Products Expo West 2016, the world’s largest trade show for the natural products industry.  To add even more excitement, we’re bringing some of our favorite Bloody Mary fixings to host a huge Bloody Mary Mixer with our friends at  Tillen Farms and Lakewood Juice!

If you’re headed to this year’s Expo West, join us Saturday March 12th from 12 p.m. -2 p.m. at Booth #4768.  We’ll be serving up delicious Bloody Mary cocktails made with Lakewood Organic Super Veggie Juice and garnishes like hugely popular Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives, Feta Cheese Stuffed Olives, Garlic Stuffed Olives our Jalapeño Stuffed Olives and Tillen Farms Gourmet Green Beans and Asparagus as cocktail stirrers.  But that’s not all- we’ll also be serving tasty appetizers to our guests made with Jeff’s Naturals Olives & Peppers– YUM!  You don’t want to miss it!

If you’re among those who won’t be attending this year’s expo or you can’t wait that long, don’t worry. Here’s an easy Bloody Recipe you can make at home.

Jeff’s Naturals Darn Good Bloody Mary

Prep Time: 5 min  |  Total Time: 5 min  | Serves: 1

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. Bloody Mary mix
  • 1-½ oz. Vodka
  • Splash of your favorite hot sauce
  • Dash of Worcestershire sauce
  • Splash of brine from Jeff’s Naturals Olives or Peppers
  • Ice for serving
  • Assorted Jeff’s Naturals Peppers and Olives for garnish
  • 1 celery stalk

Directions:

Stir Bloody Mary mix and vodka together. Add a dash of hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a splash of Jeff’s Naturals Olive or Pepper brine. Pour over ice in a highball glass. Garnish with your favorite Jeff’s Naturals Peppers and Olives. Finish with a stalk of celery.

 

One Full Year of Jeff’s Naturals Products?!? Yes Please!

Win a One Year Supply of Jeff's Naturals

What if you received a package filled with your favorite all-natural Mediterranean products every month for ONE FULL YEAR?

What would you do with a bountiful supply of Hot Cherry Peppers, Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives, Imported Non-Pureil Capers, Tamed Jalapeño Peppers, Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes, Garlic Stuffed Olives, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Bell Pepper Strips, Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes, Castelvetrano Olives, Golden Greek Peperoncini, Jalapeño Stuffed Olives, Roasted Bell Peppers and Carmelized Onions and our Spicy Italian Olive Antipasto?

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Just think of all of the recipes you could make, salads, wine & cheese pairings, martinis, antipasto platters, hors d’oeuvres and other decadent snacks made with natural ingredients that are carefully monitored from farm to your table!

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Enter A Year of Jeff’s Naturals Giveaway for a chance to win a package full of Jeff’s Naturals products every month for ONE FULL YEAR! Keep them all for yourself, or share with friends and family! Either way, you will love a year of all-natural gourmet goodness.

This promotion is open to Facebook users who “Like” the Jeff’s Naturals Facebook page.  Must be 18 or older and a legal resident of the U.S.  Void where prohibited.

Don’t have a Facebook profile?  No problem!  You can enter directly from this post below!

You have until December 30th to enter, and collect bonus entries by inviting your friends (follow instructions once you enter).  The winner will be announced in early January 2016.

Jeff's Naturals T-Shirts

Are You Ready for #TShirtTuesday?

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We believe there is no such thing as too many T Shirts.  That’s why we want to show our appreciation to our fantastic and loyal social media followers by giving them the shirts off our backs.

Beginning Tuesday, September 22nd– we are giving away one of our super cute “Do You Love Olives” T-Shirts along with Jeff’s Naturals coupons to one of our newsletter subscribers and one of our Facebook followers.

Here’s how to enter:

1. If you are already a subscriber to the Jeff’s Naturals monthly newsletter, then you’re all good.  Just keep doing what you’re doing.  If you are not a subscriber, you are missing out on exclusive recipes made with Jeff’s Naturals products, pairing ideas along with natural foods store news and sales.  So join already!  We promise we’ll never spam you or share your information with anyone else.

2. Follow the Jeff’s Naturals Facebook page and check our page every Tuesday morning in September and October for our #TShirtTuesday post.  Leave a comment on our post and just like that, you are entered.

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We’ll automatically pick a winner from our list of subscribers every week and email the winner.  Remember, Jeff’s Naturals Monthly Newsletter Subscribers get 2x the entries! 

Jalapeño Mangorita Madness & Natural Products Expo West

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Jeff greets Expo West attendees there to sample from our world famous olive bar.

 

Like all good things, Natural Products Expo West 2015 is history!  But the memories and the new friends we made will last a lifetime! With an estimated 60,000+ attendees and 3000+ exhibits, Natural Products Expo West is the world’s largest trade show for the natural, organic and healthy products industry.    The annual event showcases the newest products in natural and specialty foods, organic, health and beauty, natural living, supplements and pet products.

Jeff and the rest of our team had a magnificent time chatting with folks and sharing samples from our world famous olive bar and other delicious appetizers.

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Our Jalapeño Mangoritas made with Lakewood Organic Mango Blend Juice, and Tillen Farms Bada Bing Cherries, and of course Jeff’s Naturals sliced Tamed Jalapeños were a huge hit with the crowd!  To complement our cocktail we served hummus generously laced with Jeff’s Naturals Diced Tamed Jalapenos, and a blue corn tortilla chip to scoop it up.

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We enjoyed seeing some of our favorite retailers including Whole Foods, Moscow Co-op, Natural Grocers, Sunrise Natural Foods, Vita Cost and many others. There were lots of new products to see and to try, foods, supplements, health and beauty products, you name it. We also loved visiting La Terra Fina for their chips, dips and beer bash, snacked on Bakery on Main’s new Granola Crunch, and enjoyed ice cream treats from the Double Rainbow booth across the aisle.

A special thanks goes to the great organizers from Natural Products Expo for making this event such a success!

Counting Down to Expo West 2015!

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The Jeff’s Naturals team were all smiles at Natural Products Expo West last year.

As members of the growing natural products community, we always look forward to our annual trek to Anaheim, CA for Natural Products Expo West, the world’s largest trade show for the natural, organic and healthy products industry. The Jeff’s Naturals team cannot wait to connect with the thousands of attendees looking for the newest and most innovative natural, organic, and healthy lifestyle products the weekend of March 5–7, 2015.

“At last year’s Expo West event, it was quite noticeable that the non-GMO movement is really taking hold and influencing the food choices consumers make,” says Irene Fay, the Natural Channel Sales Manager for Jeff’s Naturals. “We are proud to be among the exhibitors that are non-GMO certified. In fact, people flocked to our booth last year just to sample our products. Nice to see so many olive and pepper lovers out there!”

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Jeff’s Naturals joined Lakewood Juices and Tillen Farms to host a very popular Bloody Mary Bar at the 2014 Natural Products Expo West event.

If you have never been to Expo West, it is quite the experience! Our Bloody Mary Bar from last year’s event was such a hit, that we have decided to reunite with Lakewood Juices and Tillen Farms to host another special cocktail hour (for attendees 21 and up) at the 2015 event!

We hope you will visit the Lakewood Juices Booth, #2816, and the Tillen Farms Booth, #2673.  Then, be sure to stop by the Jeff’s Naturals Booth, #4144, on Saturday, March 7th from 12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for some fun Jalapeno Mangorita Madness!!

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ABOUT NATURAL PRODUCTS EXPO WEST
Natural Products Expo West is the premier trade show for the natural, organic and healthy products industry. With an estimated 60,000+ attendees and 3000+ exhibits it is also the largest. The annual event showcases the newest products in natural and specialty foods, organic, health and beauty, natural living, supplements and pet products. To learn more, visit expowest.com.

10 Original Holiday Appetizer Ideas

Holiday OlivesCall it a hunch, but we have a sneaking suspicion that you have a lot on your plate these days. It can be easy to get overwhelmed this time of year between holiday gatherings, shopping, overnight guests, school getting out, etc.

While we can’t help with everything, we CAN help uncomplicate holiday entertaining for you! From handstuffing olives with feta, blue cheese or locally grown garlic to roasting red peppers, we have already have done much the work for you right here in Napa Valley.

All you have to do is pick up a your favorite Jeff’s Naturals products at your local food store (or order online), crack open a jar and get creative by pairing our olives and peppers with your favorite appetizers and dishes.

Holiday Antipasto PlatterYou can also follow some of these simple ideas to make a statement at your holiday gathering:

1. Serve Spicy Italian Olive Antipasto with feta cheese, hummus and warm pita triangles.

2. Mix Diced Tamed™ Jalapeños with fresh cilantro and garlic. Blend with a stick of softened butter and spread it on crusty bread for a delicious snack!

3. Cube your favorite cheese and serve with a combination of Castelvetrano Olives, Organic Pitted Whole Greek Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese Stuffed Olives, olive oil and a few shavings of citrus peel for an easy party appetizer.

4. Arrange sliced Roasted Bell Pepper Strips on a serving plate with sliced fresh mozzarella and julienned fresh basil. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

5. Roughly chop Organic Sliced Greek Kalamata Olives and toss with olive oil and capers. Spoon mixture over a block goat cheese and serve with pita chips.

6. Combine Garlic Stuffed Olives in a food processor with anchovy filets, Capers, lemon juice and olive oil for a terrific tapenade. Spread it on fish or chicken or serve it as an appetizer.

7. Chop Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives and/or Feta Cheese Stuffed Olives and sprinkle on hummus. Use as a dip for crudité.

8. Make an olive tapenade by putting Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives and/or Feta Cheese Stuffed Olives into a food processor with some of the olive brine and olive oil.

9. Serve Castelvetrano Olives as a quick and addictive snack by themselves or alongside Spanish Marcona almonds and Manchego cheese.

10. Create an antipasto platter using Garlic Stuffed Olives and Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Bell Peppers and assorted meats and cheeses.

We’ve added new appetizers, cocktails and side dish recipes to our recipe page for your enjoyment like Creamy Jalapeño Dip Supreme Artichoke Dip , Deep Dish Party Pizzas and more.

Pinnning for Pizza & Paninis

We think homemade pizza & paninis are two should be a weeknight dinner staple in every household.  That’s why we are giving away the ultimate Pizza and Panini kit to one lucky person!

Enter the Jeff’s Naturals “Pinning for Pizza & Paninis” Sweepstakes for a chance to win a deluxe Panini Press & Grill, a gourmet Pizza Stone and a basket filled with Jeff’s Naturals Mediterranean favorites so you can enjoy a delicious pizza and/or panini any night of the week!

Roasted Bell Pepper and Kalamata Pizza
Roasted Bell Pepper and Kalamata Pizza
Texan Pastrami Panini
Texan Pastrami Panini

The best part is everyone walks away with great new Pizza and Panini recipes to share  with friends on PInterest and Facebook and/or to try at home!

These recipes are so simple and they use your favorite ingredients from our all-natural line of olives, peppers, capers and sun-dried tomatoes with no preservatives, additives, sulfites, artificial colors or flavors! Click here to see our entire collection of Jeff’s Naturals wholesome recipes.

To enter, simply click here and follow the instructions!  It’s easy!

 

October is Co-op month….Let’s Celebrate “The Co‐op Connection”!

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Since 1930, co-ops across the United States have convened every October to celebrate the cooperative movement’s history and economic impact on communities nationwide. The annual event continues to provide a key opportunity to reflect on the cooperative legacy.This month millions of co-­op members across the U.S. will observe Co-­op Month with festivals, contests and open houses. This year’s theme—”The Co-­‐op Connection” celebrates the ways co‐ops connect with each other, their communities and their world.

What are Co-ops?
Cooperatives, a.k.a. Co-ops, are businesses that are owned and governed by their members—the same people who use the co-­op’s goods or services. Profits are distributed to members (not stakeholders) and reinvested in the co­‐op or the community, often meeting needs that might otherwise go unmet. Co‐ops range in size from small storefronts to large Fortune 500 companies.

Why Go with a Co‐op?
Co‐ops mean business. They provide a viable alternative to the traditional business model for more than 130 million members across the U.S. Co-­ops also mean connections. They strengthen ties with members through education and networking opportunities. They connect with other cooperatives by practicing Cooperative Principle #6, or “cooperation among cooperatives.”

How do Co-ops connect?
Co-­ops connect with policymakers through advocacy, and with young people through engagement. Through sustainable development, co-­ops connect with their communities and help build a better future. Watch this clip from CNN’s “Issue #1” featuring a NCBA CLUSA spokesperson talking the ability of food cooperatives in providing an economical food distribution alternative:

Worldwide, co­‐ops are recognized as a force for positive economic and social change. We are proud to work with numerous cooperatives across the United States such as these National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA)* affiliated co-ops listed below. We encourage you to check them out if you are in the following locations:

Lakewinds Natural Foods in Chanhassen, Minnetonka and Richfield, MN
The Merc in Lawrence, KS
Outpost Natural Foods Co-op Milwaukee, Mequon and Wauwatosa, WI
Brattleboro Food Co-op in Brattleboro, VT
Mississippi Market in St. Paul, MN
Willy Street Co-op in Madison and Middleton, WI
City Market/Onion River Co-op in Burlington, VT
GreenStar Cooperative Market in Ithaca, NY
Mariposa Food Co-op in Philadelphia, PA
New Leaf Market Co-op in Tallahassee, FL
Ashland Food Co-op in Ashland OR
Rainbow Grocery in San Francisco CA

*About the National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA)
NCGA is a business services cooperative for retail food co-ops located throughout the United States. The organization represents 143 food co-ops operating over 190 stores in 38 states with combined annual sales of over $1.6 billion and over 1.3 million consumer-owners. NCGA helps unify natural food co-ops in order to optimize operational and marketing resources, strengthen purchasing power, and ultimately offer more value to natural food co-op owners and shoppers everywhere.

About The National Cooperative Business Association
The National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) is the oldest and largest national membership association dedicated to ensuring that cooperative businesses have the same opportunities as other businesses operating the United States and that consumers have access to cooperatives in the marketplace. NCBA’s mission is to protect, advance and defend domestic cooperative business.  For more information on cooperatives, visit www.ncba.coop.

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