the Friday Feeding; VOL. 13

We made it through the holiday season then we had our first winter snow, then rain came to wash it all away so now we are all cleaning up…again.  Are your fall leaves and unpruned gardens staring you down like ours are?  Gee whiz.  Putting temptation and guilt-riding aside, it’s time for indoor cleaning, though, and we’ll get to that garden in the spring.

Cleaning up

You may have noticed our rack of cleaning supplies on the way to the Feed Loft.  We are pretty proud of that rack cuz this company, Puracy, has allowed us to sell their products here in our little store when many big on-line people sell it.  This is another example of that retail mystery I mentioned in previous posts; we can sell them for much less than the other folks.  Small store, small prices; go figure. 

We found this line during the Pandemic when we could get we could get and were amazed at how well it cleans.  Hands down it is the best natural and organic product we have ever used. It works with a different principle than traditional cleaners.  Not only does it degrease with plant-based surfactants but it also uses plant-based enzymes to help chomp away at dirt.  A little chemistry lesson here: enzymes consume proteins so in a dishwasher, for example, any food left in place simply dissolves.  I load my caked on and coated bakery bowls into my machine and they are literally spotless with these dishwasher pellets.

Many of you already know this product line but for those who don’t, here is our shout-out.  It is economical comparing use for use and you can recycle your bottles by refilling them with concentrate or using the refill bags.   Safe for your septic system and gray water.  Ta da.

When I think of January clean up I also think of cleaning up my body.  In last weeks post I gave you a recipe for a cleansing smoothy with micro greens, but one of my quick and easy fixes is to drink Kombucha (fermented rice drink) and vinegar based drinks.  Do you remember your grandmother telling you to drink apple cider vinegar everyday for your health?  These fermented pre-biotic beverages help reduce and balance out over abundant yeast or flora in our gut and are an immediate fix for me when I am feeling “off”.  And besides, they taste great!  We are pleased to be able to sell both the LuLuna small batch kombucha and Corina’s Switchy right here in our little store.

Stillness

What we love about January is the stillness of thought and the quiet gratitude that nature seems to be showing us.  It has alway been a time of regeneration and planning for us with great excitement for what can become of the calendar ahead. 

It’s no different this year. We are dreaming and plotting and planning.  We have met new artisans and our existing artisans are arriving with lovely things coming to fill our shelves, our latest art show is open and we are designing menus and new recipes. 

And the best news that help makes all this possible is that we have added more staff members!  Thank you for your support…

Mark your calendars for a Meet the Artists reception on Sunday, January 21, 3 to 5PM.  Beer tastings and platter snacks.

Its Friday night pizza again….

Friday night pizza, January 12. Order ahead 12” organic sour dough pizzas to take out or sit down and eat here.  $15.95. Call ahead to order and choose a pick-up time slot. 603-783-9933 

Choose:

1. Pepperoni on red sauce.
2. Vegetable choice of mushrooms, green peppers, and cherry tomatoes on red sauce
3. Fig with gorgonzola and a honey drizzle over olive oil (no garlic)
4. Cheese only on red sauce always by request

Click here for this weeks menu…

Have a preferred week,

Jane and Dave