Mother's Day Merch

City Greeners, Mother's Day is this weekend!

If you're still looking for a way to show some appreciation for your momma this weekend, there are plenty of goodies to purchase at City Greens                            (open Friday 10-5)!  Here are some ideas:

• Singing Prairie Farm's Beeswax Candles - These guys burn slowly and cleanly.  They have a subtly sweet scent reminiscent of bee hives (but not the hairdos of mommas from past generations!).              $4.00 for a pair of candles
• Kaldi's Coffee - If your mom is like so many moms of the world, she is fueled by love, angel kisses, and caffeine. City Greens has ground Fair Trade, Organic Birds and Bees (caffeinated) and Terra Linda (decaf).  We also have whole-bean French Roast (caffeinated) available in bulk.  Coffee is an appreciated gift for moms the world over.             $7.26 for 12oz. bag B&B, $7.58 for 12oz. bag TL, $8.30 per pound of bulk French Roast    
• Kaldi's Tea - Momma not a coffee drinker?  No worries!  We have organic loose leaf teas from Kaldi's as well.  With blends like Orange Blossom, Green Tea Mint, Chai Masala, Earl Grey, and Jade Cloud, you're bound to find one that appeals to your mom's taste.  If she's new to the world of loose leaf, we also have tea strainers!                                                                                                         $4.57 for a one ounce package, $2.00 for a tea ball, but FREE with the purchase of two teas
• Hanley Fold Farm's Handmade Goat's Milk Soap, Lotion Bars, Lip
  
  Balm, and Soap Dishes - Help pamper your momma!  We have an assortment of soaps (in scents like Clove Coffee, Lemongrass, and Lavender Orange) with soap dishes that are designed to help Mom get the most out of her soap. We also have HFF's lotion bars (in unscented, lavender, and orange lavender) to help keep hands silky-smooth, and lip balms (in coffee, coconut, unscented, mint, and huckleberry flavors) for the perfect pucker.                                                  $2 for lip balms and soap dishes, $4 for a bar of soap,                            and $6 for lotion bars
• Tank's Treasures - As usual, Tank will be at the market from 10 until about 2:30 selling 100% recycled, refurbished, and handcrafted jewelry!  Each of Tank's treasures is very affordable, usually under $4 for each piece.  
• LOCAL FOOD DINNER!  One of the best ways to show Momma some appreciation is by letting her take a load off while you cook her dinner.  Here's a recipe for a quick, easy, customizable City Greens dinner that Mom will absolutely love!

              Ingredients

                  1 lb. Werner Farm Ground Beef or Patchwork Family Farms Ground 

                          Pork

                  1 - 9oz. package Midwest Pasta Co. Pasta (your choice on the shape!)

                  2 oz. Marcoot Jersey Creamery Cheese (your choice on the flavor!)

                  1 quart jar Hilty Bee Yards Canned Tomatoes 

                  1 handful HOSCO Sunflower Sprouts

              Preparation 

                  1. Thaw ground beef/pork, then

                      crumble/brown in a skillet over medium 

                      heat.

                  2. While the meat browns, boil water for 

                      pasta in a pot.  Cook pasta according 

                      to package instructions, about 5-6 

                      minutes until desired  texture. 

                  3. Drain pasta.  Add browned meat .

                  4. Crush canned tomatoes in your hands 

                      over the pasta/beef and add them to the pot. 

                  5. Add sunflower sprouts to the pot and mix in. 

                  6. Shred half of the cheese in the pot, saving the other half.

                  7. Dish out the meal, shred the rest of the cheese, and sprinkle on each 

                      dish. 

                  8. Thank the farmers for your food, your mamma for her love, and 

                      enjoy! 

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! 

Image: HFF Products, HOSCO Facebook