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Five New Savory Salad Ideas from Jeff’s Naturals

May 19, 2016Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives, Health, Non-GMO, Organic Kalamata Olives, Products, Recipes, Roasted Bell Peppers, Salads, Soups & SaladsBlue Cheese Stuffed Olives, health, Jeff's Naturals, Jeff's Naturals Products, Naturals foods, Olives, peppers, Recipes, Salad, Salad Recipes, Sliced Tamed™ JalapeñosJeff's Naturals

Break out the dressings because May is National Salad Month! Celebrate the greener side of life by eating a plate of delicious healthy vegetables, spiced up with Jeff’s Natural’s range of healthy, non-GMO products!

If you’re in need of a little salad inspiration, you should check out our new recipes below! With so much variety, we’re pretty sure you’ll be asking yourself “what hamburger?”

New! Fig Salad with Bleu Cheese Olives

Prep Time: 10 min – Total Time: 13 min – Serves: 2

Ingredients

4 cups mixed salad greens
4-6 fresh figs cut in half or in quarters
1/3 cup Jeff’s Naturals Blue Cheese Olives, sliced
2 ounces prosciutto, torn into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup candied nuts or chopped hazelnuts

Dressing:

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 shallot, minced
½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, gently toss salad ingredients together. Drizzle salad dressing over the top until lightly coated and toss to gently. Serve immediately.

New! Kale & Citrus Salad

Prep Time: 15 min – Total Time: 18 min – Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 bunch kale, destemmed and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
1 ½ cups seasonal citrus segments, we used pink grapefruit, naval orange, and satsumas (reserve any citrus juice from slicing into segments)
5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced on mandoline slicer
¼ red onion, thinly sliced on mandoline slicer
½ cup Jeff’s Naturals Castelvetrano Olives, pitted and quartered

Dressing:

1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 cup reserved citrus juices
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
Apple cider vinegar or champagne vinegar to taste, if needed

Directions

In a large salad bowl, combine all salad ingredients and set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, citrus juice and Dijon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If needed, add a few splashes of vinegar for a little more acid.

Drizzle enough dressing over the salad and to lightly coat and toss.

Serve immediately.

New! Marinated Mexican Salad

Prep Time: 5 min – Total Time: 1 hr. 5 min (including marination time) – Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

1 can (15.25 oz.) corn, drained
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
4 Tbsp. Jeff’s Naturals Diced Tamed Jalapeno Peppers
1/2 c. Jeff’s Naturals Roasted Bell Pepper Strips
1/2 c. green onion, sliced
1/3 c. Hot Sauce
1/3 c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 c. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
juice of one fresh squeezed lime
salt and pepper to taste
1 ripe avocado, diced

Directions

Stir together the first eight ingredients in a large bowl.

Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Remove chilled salad and top with lime juice, and salt and pepper.

Garnish with avocado.

New! Grilled Fennel, Orange & Kalamata Salad

Prep Time: 10 min – Total Time: 20 min – Serves: 2

Ingredients

2 heads fennel, sliced into ¼” slices
Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
2 oranges, with peel and pith removed
½ cup Jeff’s Naturals Organic Pitted Whole Greek Kalamata Olives, drained and rough chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Shaved parmesan to garnish

Dressing:

1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced shallot
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

Preheat grill to high heat.

Drizzle sliced fennel with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and grill on each side until nice grill marks have developed, about 5 minutes each side.

Prepare the oranges by cutting the segments out in between the membranes. To the orange juice, add the segments, kalamata olives, and parsley. Add the grilled fennel and toss.

In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients together and pour over fennel salad. To serve, garnish with parmesan shavings.

New! Cherry Balsamic Dressing

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

Ingredients

1/3 c. reserved cherry puree
3/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/8 tsp. Crushed Garlic
2 Jeff’s Naturals Sliced Hot Cherry Peppers
1 T. sherry vinegar
1/3 c. balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper

Directions

Finely mince the Hot Cherry Peppers

In a bowl combine all of the above ingredients and whisk until well incorporated.

Featured Natural Foods Store: Lamb’s Nature’s Choice Market

January 30, 2015Featured Retailers, Local, Non-GMOAll Natural, Castelvetrano Olives, Feta Cheese Stuffed Olives, Food Allergy, Garlic Stuffed Olives, Gluten Free, healthy eating habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Jeff's Naturals, Jeff's Naturals Products, Kalamata Olives, Kosher, Lamb's Nature's Choice Market, lifestyle, Mediterranean Diet, Natural foods, Naturals foods, Non GMO Ingredients, Non-GMO, Non-GMO Peppers, Olives, peppersJeff's Naturals

We know that everyone loves to find a great sale or bargain, so we are happy to let you know that Jeff’s Naturals is part of the It’s Only Natural sale at Lamb’s Nature’s Choice Market stores during the month of February!

That means that this is the perfect time for consumers to stock up and save up to 25% off of their favorite Jeff’s Naturals items at all Lamb’s Markets!

Lamb’s Nature’s Choice Market operates a number of independently managed food stores in the Pacific Northwest including

Nature’s Choice Market in Lake Oswego, OR
Garden Home in Portland, OR
Stroheckers in Portland, OR
Nature’s Choice Market in Wilsonville, OR

Our all-natural line of Mediterranean pantry staples can be found in all the above Lamb’s Market stores and in addition to Cutsforth Marketplace Thriftway in Canby, OR and Shop n Kart in Chehalis, WA.

Consumers with food sensitivities and allergies will appreciate “Free From” at Lamb’s, an Allergen Awareness Program developed to help their customers find appropriate foods for their special dietary needs. The store even offers a Gluten Free store tours with a local Gluten Free Lifestyle expert who offers suggestions for replacing old favorites with new ones. For more information on Lamb’s Market, please visit www.lambsmarkets.net.

Jeff’s Naturals can be found in natural food stores all over the country. To find a store near you, try our new store locator. You never know when you’ll find a great sale! Happy Shopping!

10 Original Holiday Appetizer Ideas

November 20, 2014Company News, ProductsCastelvetrano, Castelvetrano Olives, Gluten Free, GMO free, Jeff's Naturals Peppers, Kosher, Naturals foods, Non-GMO Peppers, Olives, Pairings, peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Roasted Red Bell PeppersJeff's Naturals

Call 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.

You 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.

8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Red Bell Peppers

November 12, 2014Roasted Bell PeppersAll Natural, Gluten Free, Jeff's Naturals Peppers, Kosher, National Pepper month, Naturals foods, Non-GMO Peppers, NonGMO, Pairings, peppers, Recipes, Red Bell Peppers, Roasted Bell Peppers & Caramelized Onions, Roasted Red Bell PeppersJeff's Naturals

November is National “Capsicum annum” month, or as most of us call it, National Pepper Month! With their sweet, robust flavor and bright colors, roasted bell peppers are common ingredients in Mediterranean dishes, pizzas, salads, sauces and appetizers.

Over the years we have worked with local family farms in Northern California to bring our consumers the freshest bell pepper products available. Our locally grown peppers are roasted and packed in water with sea salt for a light smoky flavor within twenty-four hours of harvest.

Here are some fun facts* about red bell peppers you may not have known!

Red bell peppers are simply green bell peppers that have been left on the vine to continue to ripen.
Peppers are actually fruits because they are produced from a flowering plant and contain seeds-most people think of them as vegetables.
Red bell peppers are sweeter than green ones because bell peppers sweeten as they ripen.
Red bell peppers have more than twice the vitamin C of a green pepper.
Bell peppers are a good source of Vitamin A.
The scientific name for bell peppers is Capsicum annum.
Peppers were named by Spanish explorers searching for peppercorn plants to produce black pepper.
Capsicums are what peppers are called in Australia.

Next time you pick up a jar of Jeff’s Naturals Roasted Bell Pepper Strips, try

Making a delicious Greek omelet with diced Jeff’s Naturals Roasted Bell Pepper Strips, sliced Kalamata Olives and feta cheese.

-OR-

Layering Jeff’s Naturals Roasted Bell Pepper Strips, Grilled Artichoke Hearts, fresh mozzarella, and arugula on rustic Italian bread for an amazing panini.

-OR-

Puree Jeff’s Naturals Roasted Bell Pepper Strips with fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil and pine nuts for a smoky-sweet roasted red pepper pesto.

You can also try adding drained jar of Jeff’s Naturals Roasted Bell Peppers & Caramelized Onions to fajita-style beef or chicken and serve with flour tortillas, spicy salsa and fresh guacamole.

The possibilities are endless!

*Source: http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/fns/pdf/ffvp_fs_bp.pdf

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

October 7, 2014Company News, Featured RetailersCo-op grocery stores, Co-ops, community, Cooperative, local foods, National Co-op month, National Cooperative Grocers Association, National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), Natural Food Retailers, Naturals foods, NCGA, Retailers, The National Cooperative Business AssociationJeff's Naturals

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.

Article Source: www.ncba.coop