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Five “Farr-Out” Reasons to Love Farro + Two Great Recipes to Try!

June 4, 2019Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives, Castelvetrano Olives, Roasted Bell Peppers & Caramelized Onions, Soups & SaladsAll Natural, Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives, Castelvetrano Olives, Farro, Healthy Lifestyle, Jeff's Naturals Products, Natural foods, Non GMO Ingredients, Olives, Organic, Pairings, peppers, Recipes, Salad, Serving Ideas, SoupJeff's Naturals

As you plan your next meal, why not try cooking with farro, the ancient grain with tremendous health benefits?

Farro is a whole grain wheat, larger than barley grain and possessing a similar taste. It’s very simple to cook on a stovetop, also great when prepared in a rice maker or a pressure cooker. It’s often used as an alternative to rice or pasta for all the nutritious qualities it contains.

Interested yet? Check out our top five reasons to love farro:

#1 Great Way to Up Your Vitamin B3 & Magnesium Intake
Farro is an excellent source of Vitamin B3, instrumental in improving your body’s metabolism. It’s also a great choice for your daily dose of Magnesium, which strengthens your blood pressure, bone strength, and overall cardiac health.

#2- This Supergrain is Rich in Anti-Oxidants
The anti-oxidants present in farro help prevent degenerative diseases and general cardiovascular problems.

#3 Great Source of Protein
Yes, it’s true! Farro contains about 15% protein, with 7 grams of protein found in a single serving!

#4 Cholesterol-Free
Not only is farro cholesterol-free, a full bowl has 8 grams of cholesterol-lowering fiber in it! An excellent choice for anyone watching their weight.

#5 Contains Complex Carbohydrates
The complex carbohydrates present in farro extend its digestion time, thus leaving you with more energy throughout the day.

So now you know why you should be cooking with farro but you may be wondering how to cook with it?

Consider these easy-to-make recipes below using Jeff’s Garden line of certified non-GMO olives & peppers as an entry point into the delicious world of farro.

Farr-Out Recipe #1: Castelvetrano Spring Farro Salad

Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 25 min Serves: 4-6

Chefs Note: Feel free to play with this recipe and use any vegetable or herb in season. Asparagus, green beans, thyme or basil would all be wonderful. It will taste the best when the produce is the freshest!

Farr-Out Recipe #2: Farro Salad with Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives

Prep Time: 5 min | Total Time: 20 min | Serves: 4-6

For more delicious and healthy recipes head on over to our Recipes page.

Counting Down to Expo West 2015!

February 23, 2015Company News, Non-GMOExpo West, Healthy, Jalapeno Mangorita, Jalepeño Martini, Lakewood Juices, lifestyle, Natural Products, Natural Products Expo West, Organic, Organic Juice, Sliced tamed Jalepenos, Tamed Jalepeños, Tillen Farms, Trade ShowJeff's Naturals

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!”

Bloody Mary Bar Jeff's Naturals — 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!!

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.

Try Samples of Jeff’s Naturals Olives at PCC Natural Markets this Month!

February 13, 2015Featured RetailersCo-op grocery stores, Co-ops, Gluten Free, Natural foods, Non GMO Ingredients, Non-GMO, Organic, PCC, PCC Natural Markets, Seattle, Stuffed Olives, uget Consumers' Co-opJeff's Naturals

Nourish Everyone Around Your Table With Wholesome Foods from PCC Natural Markets

Photo courtesy of PCC Natural Markets - Fremont — Photo courtesy of PCC Natural Markets – Fremont

Businesses that are owned and operated by a group of individuals for their mutual benefit, a.k.a. co‐ops, are commonly recognized as a force for positive economic and social change throughout the world. We are proud that consumers can find Jeff’s Naturals products in food cooperatives across the United States, including PCC Natural Markets.

Puget Consumers’ Co-op (PCC) is a certified organic co-op with 10 stores in the Seattle and Puget Sound area, specializing in all-natural foods. As the demand for natural foods continues to increase, organizations like PCC continue to evolve to accommodate more families. In fact, what began as a small food-buying club in 1953 has grown into the largest consumer-owned natural food retail co-operative in the United States.

PCC Natural Markets is more than just a business. It is a growing group of individuals who strive to educate its members about food and environmental issues, and create a marketplace for organically grown foods.

We understand why more consumers value the options offered at natural-products stores. Our natural line of olives, peppers and specialty items were developed to meet the needs of health conscious individuals searching for more natural alternatives free of preservatives, sulfites and GMOs.

This month, PCC Natural Markets has been offering taste samples to shoppers in various stores to try our stuffed Olives. If you are in the greater Seattle area, we hope you will stop by these locations to try them out for yourself!

Greenlake Aurora PCC 2/17 11:30-3:30
View Ridge 2/24 11:30-3:30

Holiday Entertaining Made Simple with Jeff’s Naturals Organic Sun Ripened Tomatoes

December 9, 2014Appetizers, Main Dishes, Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes, TipsHoliday Appetizers, Holiday Entertaining, Holiday Recipes, Jeff's Naturals Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes, Natural, Organic, Recipes, Sulfite- Free, Sun-Dried Tomato, Sun-Dried Tomato Appetizers, Sun-Dried Tomato Breakfast, Sun-Dried Tomato Main Dishes, Sun-Dried Tomato Recipes, Sun-Dried TomatoesJeff's Naturals

Make Your Holiday Appetizers Meals Even Better with our ideas! — Make your holiday appetizers & meals even better with our ideas!

It may be winter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the sweet flavor of a sun drenched California ripe tomato! How is this possible? Jeff’s Naturals Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes!

Our organic tomatoes are locally grown and dried whole under the California sun, then diced and packed with fresh herbs and olive oil. Their soft velvety texture and deep rich flavor makes them ideal for holiday appetizers, side dishes, salads, sandwiches, pizza and pasta and more!

Got a full house for the holidays? Keep them happy with these tasty serving ideas:

Make Yummy Breakfast or Holiday Brunch

Add marinated Artichoke Hearts to an omelet along with Jeff’s Naturals Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes .

Add about 4 oz of diced Jeff’s Naturals Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes to liven up your favorite quiche recipe.

For an out of this world scramble, add diced Jeff’s Naturals Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes & grated parmesan cheese to your morning eggs.

Make Amazing Appetizers

Impress holiday guests with this Crescent Rolls with Gruyère and Sundried Tomato & Basil appetizer, you don’t have to tell anyone how easy they were to make!

In a food processor, mix Jeff’s Naturals Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes with pitted Kalamata Olives, Capers, garlic, anchovy filets, lemon juice and olive oil for a terrific tapenade.

WOW your guests at the holiday dinner table with this Sun Ripened Tomato & Mozzarella Garlic Bread recipe.

Mince Jeff’s Naturals Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes , garlic, fresh oregano and mix with softened butter. Use as a spread for crusty bread.

Make Fabulous Main Dishes for Hungry House Guests

Toss diced Jeff’s Naturals Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes with hot cooked pasta, minced garlic and fresh basil. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Add grated Romano cheese, fresh basil leaves, and Jeff’s Naturals Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes with olive oil to your mashed potatoes for a Mediterranean flair!

Make this simple Mediterranean Pot Roast and watch it disappear in record time!

Layer julienne cut Jeff’s Naturals Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes on a panini with sliced grilled chicken breast.

Simmer minced Jeff’s Naturals Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes with diced fresh tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs for a light pasta sauce with intense tomato flavor.

Toss Jeff’s Naturals Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes with baby spinach, sliced Kalamata Olives and Marinated Artichoke Hearts for a colorful and delicious holiday side salad.

Toss marinated Artichoke Hearts with cooked couscous, Jeff’s Naturals Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes , fresh basil, lemon juice, and olive oil for a light yet satisfying side dish.

photo credit: CieraHolzenthal via photopin cc

7 Ways to Enjoy Jeff’s Naturals Organic Kalamata Olives

May 30, 2014Organic Kalamata OlivesAntipasto, Cheese, Greek Olives, Kalamata Olives, Mediterranean, Organic, Organic Kalamata Olives, Pairings, Recipes, Salad, Serving Ideas, tapenade, WineJeff's Naturals

All About A Kalamata

There is something special about Kalamata Olives, sometimes referred to as “Greek olives”. What makes them so unique? Is it the flavor? The meaty texture? The distinctive almond shape or the rich dark color? Whatever it is, Kalamata Olives are a staple in Mediterranean households and the highlight of many healthy dishes.

Jeff’s Naturals Organic Pitted Whole Kalamata Olives and Organic Sliced Greek Kalamata Olives are Gluten Free, Non-GMO Verified, Organic and Vegan. Though there are countless ways to enjoy them. Here are seven tasty ideas:

1. Toss pitted Jeff’s Naturals Organic Pitted Whole Kalamata Olives with feta cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, olive oil and red wine vinegar for a refreshing Greek salad.

2. Serve them as part of a gourmet cheese plate or antipasto platter. Enjoy with Romano and/or Feta cheese and a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot (from Napa Valley of course)!

3. Combine Jeff’s Naturals Organic Pitted Whole Kalamata Olives in a food processor with garlic, anchovy filets, capers, lemon juice, and olive oil for a terrific tapenade. Spread it on fish or chicken before baking or serve it as a spread with crackers or crusty bread.

4. Dress up a plain cheese pizza with a handful of Organic Sliced Greek Kalamata Olives and a sprinkling of minced fresh oregano.

5. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in olive oil, toss in a handful of sliced or pitted Kalamata Olives and a cup or two of diced tomatoes. Simmer and serve over chicken or fish with a garnish of minced fresh herbs.

6. Serve Jeff’s Naturals Kalamata Olives alongside hummus and feta cheese with warm pita triangles.

7. Make a memorable omelet by adding Organic Sliced Greek Kalamata Olives and a dollop of tangy goat cheese.

We have gone through great lengths to ensure our Organic Kalamata Olives are the highest quality. Our olives are grown in Kalamata, Greece and the surrounding countryside. We source our olives from small family farms in Greece with whom we’ve been working for many years. Jeff and our Italy-based import manager visit Greece frequently throughout the harvest to ensure that only the best quality of olives.

Here are some additional recipes featuring Jeff’s Naturals Kalamata Olives. Enjoy!

Pasta Nicoise
Indian Summer Palette Salad
Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini
Encrusted Salmon with Olive Pesto
Deep Dish Party Pizzas
Mediterranean Couscous
Watermelon, Olive, Jalapeño and Feta Salad