by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Ingredients, Legumes (Beans/Peas/Lentils), Online/Amazon, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's
While there are a variety of lentils, these green whole lentils are perfect for the Cauliflower Lentil Filling in The Foodie Bar Way’s Nacho Foodie Bar, because they hold their shape. Do not substitute red split lentils, as the texture (very soft) will...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Ingredients, Supermarkets, Vegetables
Jicama is one of my favorite veggies! I love making my Jicama Chips (in The Foodie Bar Way cookbook and on my website – www.TheNutritionProfessor.com) Be sure to peel the skin completely, including the layer underneath the outer peel- texture slightly resembles...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Cost Plus World Market, Costco, Herbs/Spices, Ingredients, Supermarkets
Costco started selling larger containers of organic Italian seasoning. Although I typically make my own (recipe in The Foodie Bar Way and on my website www.TheNutritionProfessor.com), this is nice to have on hand.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Cost Plus World Market, Herbs/Spices, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's
I usually buy Thyme at Trader Joe’s.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Cost Plus World Market, Herbs/Spices, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's
I buy organic oregano at Trader Joe’s or Cost Plus World Market and sprinkle it on my salads, into dressings and in a bunch of other recipes!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Herbs/Spices, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's
I buy fresh organic mint every week, either at the supermarket, or at Trader Joe’s (if I am planning a trip there). I pop open the containers and am careful to get the best looking leaves, as some have molded in the packages. The organic mint that I have...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Cost Plus World Market, Herbs/Spices, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's
I typically purchase dried basil at either Trader Joe’s or Cost Plus World Market, very reasonably priced, though it is also available at local supermarkets, as well.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Ingredients, Nuts, Supermarkets
Hazelnuts (a.k.a. Filberts) can be found bulk at some supermarkets (Sprouts in our area), as well as in one pound bags at Trader Joe’s. Keep them in the freezer, (for longest life: if you have a vacuum sealer – make small packets to store frozen).
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Costco, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's, Vegetables
I buy triple washed organic salad greens (16 oz container) every week for my Crazy Salad Base. I am very picky when I choose the container, and every once in a while, I will find leaves that have already started to decay. I will typically throw away a few leaves, but...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Ingredients, Supermarkets, Vegetables
Kale is also available with purple stems, with the color also integrated into the leaves. Color, especially deep purples, let us know that these greens are full of important phytonutrients that protect our cells. Same procedure with these – rinse to remove any...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Ingredients, Supermarkets, Vegetables
Lacinato or Dinosaur kale is typically very dark green and the leaves are shaped like large feathers with a very bumpy texture. They are easy to clean and chop and are a staple in my weekly Crazy Salad Base. After they soak in a large bowl of ice cold water, I remove...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Costco, Fruit
Fruit will have the highest level of phytonutrients when it is perfectly ripe, so buying frozen mango only makes sense (as the mangoes sold fresh in the store are picked unripe, or else they wouldn’t travel well).
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Costco, Fruit
This mixture of frozen organic blackberries, blueberries and strawberries is smoothie-ready and regularly available at Costco!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Ingredients, Supermarkets, Vegetables
This frozen organic broccoli is great, as is Trader Joe’s brand.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Ingredients, Trader Joe's, Vegetables
Trader Joe’s now carries zucchini in the freezer aisle, grilled without any oil!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Supermarkets, Vegetables
10-16 oz bags of mixed vegetables can be found in the freezer aisle of grocery stores, while Costco sells big bags, if you have the freezer space!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Ingredients, Legumes (Beans/Peas/Lentils), Supermarkets, Trader Joe's, Vegetables
I buy organic edamame (soy beans) out of their shells for our Un-Fried Rice Foodie Bar. They are ready after being cooked in boiling water for 4-5 minutes.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Ingredients, Trader Joe's, Vegetables
I was so excited to discover that Trader Joe’s now carries frozen cauliflower grilled without any oil.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Ingredients, Legumes (Beans/Peas/Lentils), Supermarkets, Trader Joe's, Vegetables
Peas are a great source of protein and an extremely tasty addition to any salad (you’ve might have been missing out all of this time)! I keep several bags of organic peas in the freezer, so I can add them to any recipe on the fly.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s sells dried mango (without sulfur or sugar). They are chewy and delicious!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s sells wonderful dried pineapple, without any sulfur or added sugar. I like using this dried pineapple when making a carrot cake version of my oatmeal cookies!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Costco, Fruit, Supermarkets
Costco sells organic raisins (no sugar added) in a box, which contains 2 bags. They are a staple in my husband’s Crazy Lunch Salad!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's
Every time I go to Trader Joe’s, I always check to see if they have any bags of organic pears (2 pounds/bag). I let them ripen on the counter until the stem end gives to a little pressure and then I keep them in the bottom drawer of the fridge.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Condiments, Fruit, Ingredients, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s sells these tasty organic fruit spreads that are sweetened with juice, unlike most jam/spreads (sweetened with high fructose corn syrup or white sugar). Use a clean knife, being careful not to contaminate the spread in the jar (esp. with a knife...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Cost Plus World Market, Herbs/Spices, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's
Ginger root can be purchased fresh in the produce aisle and kept in the freezer, or powdered in the spice/baking aisle.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Online/Amazon, Supermarkets
I add goji berries to my Crazy Lunch Salad and Apple, Chia, Goji Oatmeal recipe. They are sold at many grocery stores with the other dried fruit or in the natural foods area. However, I typically buy them online.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Costco, Grains or Grain Product, Ingredients, Supermarkets
Quinoa can be purchased at most grocery stores, in boxes, bags, and in the bulk bins. Costco also sells 4-5 pound bags of uncooked quinoa. I keep the quinoa in the freezer. (Trader Joe’s also sells quinoa.)
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Costco, Grains or Grain Product, Ingredients, Supermarkets
Oats can be purchased in tubs, boxes, bags and in bulk. Don’t buy instant flavored oatmeal – check out the ingredient list… scary!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Costco, Grains or Grain Product, Ingredients, Supermarkets
This is a delicious mix of sprouted quinoa and rice that I found at Costco. I keep in the freezer.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Ingredients, Supermarkets, Vegetables
I can always count on our Farmers’ Market and our local grocery store to have gorgeous, fresh collard greens. These are perfect to steam and use as a wrap!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Ingredients, Supermarkets, Vegetables
There are several types of kale, this one is called “green curly” kale and is part of my Crazy Salad Base. (Trader Joe’s also carried kale, already chopped, but the pieces aren’t small enough for my salad mix, so I would have to...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 19, 2016 | Ingredients, Supermarkets, Vegetables
I always have a few bags of organic greens tucked away in my freezer to have ready to add to any recipe! Be sure to check out my tips for using a food processor to chop these greens while still frozen, it makes all of the difference! (Scrambled Tacos… coming to...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 12, 2016 | Ingredients, Seeds, Supermarkets
Raw Pumpkin Seeds (also known as Pepitas) – buy in bulk and keep in freezer. Sprouted pepitas are great if you can find them (Costco used to carry them).
