January 2013 Fresh Foods Demos add Comfort and Zest
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013
As the cold Minnesota winter continues, adding comforting dishes to our menus adds the warmth and zest we need to keep going until spring! Please stop by Kirsten’s Fresh Foods educational demos at Valley Natural Foods every Wednesday and Sunday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Get a taste of her latest creation, grab the recipe, cooking tips and a handy coupon. Check out her demo schedule below through January 30th:
Wednesday, January 16-Down in the Valley Buffalo Roast with Root Veggies and Spicy Blue Cheese
Enjoy the the makings of a traditional Sunday roast with a twist. The Down in the Valley buffalo roast is paired with Harmony Valley’s soup mix (root vegetables) and St. Peter’s blue cheese. The vegetables nicely complement the dish and the spicy blue cheese brings it all together!
Sunday, January 20-Down in the Valley Meatloaf with Creamy Rutabaga Puree
When you eat meatloaf you want a great mashed vegetable to scoop up with each bite. With this dish we’ve added a creamy rutabaga puree which holds its own in flavor and health benefits like Vitamin C to help fight the winter colds from the inside out.
Wednesday, January 23-Bhutanese Chicken and Red Rice Soup
Jazz up your everyday soup with some color and wonderful flavor with this heirloom red rice. The kohlrabi, the leeks and the Down in the Valley bacon in the this dish round out the flavors while the rotisserie chicken helps you get in and out of the kitchen quickly.
Sunday, January 27-Turkey and Sweet Potato Saute with Spicy Mango Black Rice
This simple yet flavorful sauteed Down in the Valley turkey tenderloin is paired with Oriental sweet potatoes which are full of antioxidants and beta-carotene. Add the spicy mango black forbidden rice and you’ve got a party on your plate!
Wednesday, January 30-Mediterranean Beef Rolls with Lemon Scented Asparagus
Your “game day gathering” will be a hit when you bring out these party plates for your guests to nosh on. The olive feta filling in the beef rolls screams “touchdown” whice the asparagus gives them something to grab and go while watching the game.




The holiday season can be very chaotic when it comes to entertaining and finding the right gifts. It’s also important to take some time for yourself this season, discovering new ways to re-vamp holiday traditions and find unique gifts for yourself and others!


Imagine the earthy jewel tones and delectable tastes of autumn harvest on your
dinner plate. Even after our first frosts, nutrient-dense, calorie-sparse root vegetables deliver a bounty of body-warming energy for the months ahead. Many of the super-healthy hearty fall “greens” such as chard, the kales and cabbages, Brussels sprouts and beet, collard and mustard greens taste even better when they are kissed by frost. Cooler temperatures stimulate plant sugar production leading to a touch of sweetness. In addition, October is the month to stock up on sweet or tart FRESH & LOCAL apples. Consider building optimal health while supporting local farmers and growers with October’s plentiful produce.
With 4.5 million family farms lost in the U.S. since 1935, farming may seem like a thing of the past. However, a veggie oil-sippin’ school bus packed with young farmers will reveal to Twin Cities south metro residents that the next generation of organic dairy farming is going strong. Valley Natural Foods is happy to announce that Organic Valley’s 2012 “Generation Organic” Tour will make a stop in its Burnsville parking lot on October 7th from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The general public will get a chance to not only visit with these farmers who come from across the U.S, but enjoy free delicious grilled cheese and single-serve milk samples, along with other fun, interactive kids’ games, including trying out the “Wheel of Food and Farming”.








