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Volume II, Issue 4 – Fall 2022

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Organic Living- Simple. Local. Healthy.

Volume II, Issue 4 Fall 2022

Back-to-School Snacks

Cozy Fall Recipes

Pumpkin Health Benefits

5 Moisturizing Skincare Products

Better-for-you Halloween Treats

Where Health Meets Lifestyle- Mother’s

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Content

Page 7 Letter From the CEO

Page 8 Local Farms & Family Producers

Page 10 Fall Apple Guide

Page 11 Dairy-free Mushroom Soup

Page 12 Butternut Squash Fries

Page 13 Must-Try Pumpkin Products

Page 14 Crispy Cauliflower with Parmesan Cheese

Page 15 Homemade Grab & Go Soups

Page 16 Chai Hot Toddy

Page 17 Sustainable Lunch Box Choices

Page 18 Pumpkin Health Benefits

Page 19 Game Day Snacks

Page 20 Movie Night Snacks

Page 21 Halloween Treats

Page 22 Back-to-School Snacks

Page 25 Must-Try Moisturizing Skincare Products

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Mother’s Locations

Coming Soon- Hollywood

6677 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038

Corona del Mar

3049 Coast Hwy. Corona del Mar, CA 92625

Sunset Beach

16400 Pacific Coast Hwy. Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Anaheim Hills

5759 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd. Anaheim, CA 92807

Brea

413 S Associated Road Brea, CA 92821

Costa Mesa

1890 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92827

Huntington Beach

19770 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Irvine

2963 Michelson Dr. Irvine, CA 92612

Laguna Woods

24165 Paseo de Valencia Laguna Woods, CA 92653

Manhattan Beach

1700 Rosecrans Avenue Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Santa Ana

151 E Memory Ln. Santa Ana, CA 92705

Signal Hill

2475 Cherry Ave. Signal Hill, CA 90755

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Editor in Chief- Kendall Stein

Editorial

Deborah Rubino: Project Support

Kevin Konopelski: Project Support

Claire Miller: Project Support

Design & Layout

Danny Lora: Chief Designer

Yrene Ramirez: Graphic Designer

Contributors

Paul Cassara

Michael Lappin

Bryan Reed

Terry Holland

Marie Harle

Sanji Warnasuriya

James Saldutti

Angel Rosales

Pamela Lechtenberg

Shawn Anklam

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Letter from the CEO

With the change of season comes an exciting addition for Mother’s! This fall we will be opening our 12th store, but what’s especially exciting about this new location is that we are going Hollywood! Specifically, this store will be in the Media District at AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place. We are excited to provide a neighborhood marketplace where customers can find everything they need for their weekly food shop, stop by for an afternoon green juice, or grab a bottle of wine before movie night.

We believe it will be a place where healthy meets value, and our selection of organic and natural foods complements an active and vibrant California lifestyle.

So as the kids head back to school and pumpkin everything takes over, let’s give thanks to our bodies by nourishing them with the best in organic, health and wellness.

Dorothy Carlow

Mother’s Market CEO

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California Love

Local Farms & Family Producers

With the widest selection of organic produce in Southern California for over 40 years, Mother’s is your go-to fruit and veggie destination. Bringing Orange County and Los Angeles residents the best in organic does not just happen overnight. Through years of vetting, forming, and maintaining relationships with local farms and family producers, we are able to bring you the best of the best. With fall in mind, we wanted to share some of our amazing partners who supply us, and ultimately you, with top-quality organic produce.

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Coke Farm

This season, Coke Farms is supplying Mother’s with many items including berries and tomatoes. It all started when founder Dale Coke planted a quarter acre of land with strawberries. He wanted to show that organic food production was possible and by 1981, Coke Farm became one of the first CCOF’s certified farms. Now 40+ years later, Coke Farm represents 80+ organic family farms, encompassing 4,000 acres of farmland. The company also uses as much sustainable packaging as possible.

Revol Greens

Revol Greens are great for the environment and you. That’s why Mother’s is proud to partner with this brand to provide you with salads and kits. Founded in 2017, Revol Greens has quickly grown to become the largest greenhouse lettuce producer in the US. You can expect their lettuce and greens to be top quality, with the freshest taste and peak nutrition value. Grown in an animal and pest-free environment, the lettuce growing process uses no pesticides or herbicides. In addition, Revol Greens is certified by Primus Labs to meet Global Food Safety Initiative Standards (GFSI) which is recognized as one of the highest standards for food safety.

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Best Organic Apples

Fall Apple Guide

As summer wanes and fall emerges, one of the joys of the season is a new crop of apples. Mother’s is a destination for the best organic apples, including all of your favorite varieties! Our customers’ top five favorites are the Organic Honeycrisp, Organic Fuji, Organic Sugarbee, Organic Envy and the Organic Granny Smith. If you haven’t tried one of these varieties, keep a look out for them as they come to market. We are here to make your decision easier. Check out the descriptions below and see what variety you should try next!

The Honeycrisp is well-balanced between sweet and tart and known for its crisp texture and juiciness. Its name says it all! The Honeycrisp is the ideal apple to enjoy raw but it also meets the standards for a baking apple. It is available early in the season for all of the treats.

Named after the town where it was developed, the Fuji apple continues to gain popularity because of its sweetness and firm flesh. The Fuji is a very refreshing bite especially if chilled. Introduced into the US in the 1980s, this variety is grown in California and other apple-producing states. The Fuji is a late ripening apple and available late fall.

The Sugarbee apple is the result of cross pollination between a Honeycrisp and an unknown variety- one of nature’s mysteries and a new favorite for us. Crisp, firm and crunchy, its sweetness is perfect for seasonal treats like caramel apples, ciders and a go-to for a cheese platter.

A variety that originated in Australia in 1868, the Granny Smith is well-known and has withstood the test of time. The fruit of a Granny Smith is firm with a light green skin and crisp, juicy flesh. The flavor is tart and acidic. It’s an ideal apple for pies and tarts, as it remains firm when baked. How can you argue with an apple that is still a favorite more than 150 years after its origination?

Sporting a red and yellow peel, the Envy has a sweet, pale yellow flesh with low acid and a slightly floral taste. It originated in New Zealand as the result of a cross between a Royal Gala and a Braeburn. Now grown in the US in Washington state, a freshly-cut Envy apple is hard to beat!

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Hearty Fall Meal

Dairy-Free Mushroom Soup

A hot bowl of soup is one of the best fall meals! If you’re looking to cook more at home this season, why not start with this tasty, dairy-free mushroom soup? Here’s how to make it!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup chopped organic white onion (pre-chopped organic onion in Mother’s produce section makes this a breeze)

4-5 large organic garlic cloves, chopped

2 lbs. Sliced organic cremini or baby portobello mushrooms

½ cup white wine (optional- may use water)

1 tablespoon fresh organic thyme

4 cups broth (vegetable broth works great here)

1 can coconut milk (full fat preferred)

Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish of chopped organic Italian parsley and toasted bread crumbs

Directions:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and saute onions and garlic over medium heat for 6 minutes. Add mushrooms, thyme and wine (if using) and cook for 10 minutes

2. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes

3. Ladle out half of the soup and put aside for next steps

4. In the large pot, use your immersion blender and blend this half of the soup until smooth. Add back the soup you put aside and add the coconut milk. Heat through

5. If you have leftover stale bread, toast ½ cup of bread crumbs with 1 tsp. Olive oil in the oven or a skillet on the stovetop. Alternatively, panko crumbs work well. When serving, add chopped parsley to the toasted crumbs and garnish the finished soup in bowls

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Air Fryer

Butternut Squash Fries

Fall is the perfect time of year to pull out the air fryer and make some delicious Butternut Squash Fries!

Ingredients:

1 medium organic butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3” lengths (see tips below)

1 teaspoon salt (for a twist, consider Cajun seasoning, garlic salt, Tajín or favorite herb seasoning)

1 tablespoon olive oil or non-stick cooking spray

Soften the rind by following the tips below:

Always pierce holes into squash using a fork or skewer. 5-8 holes about ½” deep

Microwave on high for 4-6 minutes (alternatively you can use the oven at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes)

Let it cool slightly before cutting (cutting glove recommended for safety)

Slice carefully through squash, remove seeds, peel and cut into fries

Directions:

1. Preheat air fryer to 425 Degrees F

2. In a large bowl, lightly brush squash with olive oil or spray the pieces with non-stick cooking spray and then add salt or seasoning, tossing until coated evenly

3. Spread into an even layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until desired crispiness.

4. Serve with favorite sauce (Mother’s Homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing is our favorite and you can find it in the homemade Grab & Go section)

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Flavorful and Festive

Must-Try Pumpkin Products

It’s that time of year again! Pumpkin-flavored treats are back in stores and if you’re a pumpkin fan, you need to check them out. Below are just a few of the many tasty options available.

Nature’s Path Pumpkin Spice Waffles

Purely Elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola Pumpkin Cinnamon

Farmer’s Market Organic Pumpkin

Marge’s Bakery Pumpkin Bread

Sprout Living Simple Pumpkin Seed Protein

Simple Mills Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffin & Bread Baking Mix

Go Raw Sprouted Organic Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt

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Easy Side Dish

Crispy Cauliflower with Parmesan Cheese

So your kids don’t like veggies? This is a recipe that is sure to change that. This is a great side dish that everyone loves and there are never leftovers!

Ingredients:

Olive oil

1 large organic cauliflower

Salt and pepper

Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

2. Wash and core 1 large cauliflower

3. Cut into ¼” slices saving all pieces and crumbles

4. Place cauliflower on rimmed cooking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Turn to coat.

5. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

6. Place in hot oven for 45 minutes to an hour or until edges start to brown

7. Remove pan from oven

8. Sprinkle with ⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

9. Return to oven until melted and crispy

Try not to finish before transferring to serving plate!

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Easy Fall Night In Dinner

Homemade Grab & Go Soups

After a long day of work, sometimes the last thing you want to do is cook- and we don’t blame you! Plus, when it gets darker earlier in the evenings, there’s even more motivation to skip the cooking. For a hearty and cozy fall meal that only requires heating, you can’t go wrong with one of Mother’s homemade Grab & Go Soups.

No matter what your taste preferences are, we have a soup you will love. You can stick with the classics such as Chicken Noodle, Creamy Tomato, or Chicken Tortilla or go for something more seasonal. During the fall months, we find ourselves really enjoying the Plant-Based Vegan Chili or Harvest Bisque. For something more unique, go with the Green Pozole, a Mother’s customer favorite, or the Organic Coconut Lentil. Enjoy!

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Cocktail Inspo

Chai Hot Toddy

As crisp, cooler days become more frequent this fall, you may find yourself seeking a warm cocktail in the evenings. If you’re looking for something more unique and festive, we suggest trying out this Chai Hot Toddy.

Ingredients (makes two):

2 tea bags (black)

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

2” piece of fresh ginger (peeled and thinly sliced)

4 cinnamon sticks

4 cloves

¾ cup whole milk

¼ cup honey

3 oz. bourbon

Cheese cloth (optional)

Ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

1. Boil 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add tea bags, cardamom, ginger, 2 cinnamon sticks and cloves. Let ingredients steep for 5-7 minutes covered, then remove tea bags

2. Return sauce pan to medium-low heat and stir in milk and honey. Stir occasionally, until honey had been fully incorporated, 3-6 minutes

3. Strain sauce pan mixture through a strainer (make sure the mesh/holes are large enough to catch all spices) into a bowl or pot removing all spice solids, throw away spices. Pour mixture into two mugs and top with 1 and ½ oz of bourbon. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and ground cinnamon

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Back-to-School

Sustainable Lunchbox Choices

With school back in session, it’s time to start thinking about school lunches again. The start of the new school year is the perfect time to make some sustainable swaps to make lunches more eco-friendly. If you know you want to make the switch, but think it may be overwhelming, here are three easy changes you can make to get moving in the right direction.

Swap plastic bags for Stasher bags

Go waste-free this school year by replacing single-use plastic bags with Stasher bags. These endlessly reusable, food-grade platinum silicone bags are leak free with their patented Pinch-Loc ™ seal. They are also dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe up to 425 degrees F making them super convenient to use and clean. To make them even better, they contain no BPA, BPS, latex, or phthalates. During your next trip to Mother’s, pick up a few Stasher bags for your kids! We have a feeling you will love them too.

Swap paper bags for a reusable lunch box

Say goodbye to single use paper bags and hello to a cute reusable lunch box. It’s fun to start the school year with a new lunch box. Give your kids a few options to choose from and let them pick their favorite.

Swap Water bottles for a Hydro Flask

For an environmentally-friendly way to drink more water at school, a Hydro Flask is the way to go! These double-walled, vacuum-insulated stainless steel bottles are designed to keep cold liquids cold and hot liquids hot. We love that Hydro Flask also formed Parks For All, a charitable program created to benefit public green spaces and promote happier, healthier lives outdoors for all. Mother’s offers Hydro Flasks in many sizes and colors so there is something for everyone!

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Festive and Good for You

Pumpkin Health Benefits

Pumpkins bring to mind a season of jack-o-lanterns, pies and spiced lattes but a pumpkin has more to offer and not only in the fall. Pumpkin is one of the most nutrient-dense fruits. It’s an impressive food that tastes great too. Pumpkin is low in calories and high in fiber, with 49 calories and 2.7 grams of fiber in one cup of cooked pumpkin. It’s a win-win! The nutrients in pumpkin support eyes, skin, immune health and heart health as well as reduce harmful free radical damage and lower cancer risk. Furthermore, pumpkin is a go-to food for health benefits including vitamin A, antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium and more. Consider adding pumpkin seeds as a topping to salads and soups. Layered dishes like vegetarian lasagna, stuffed raviolis, breads and pancakes are just a few ways to add pumpkin to your diet. And then there’s always pie! More than ever, the internet makes it easy to find healthier versions of our holiday favorites: dairy-free, no-bake, raw and sugar-free recipes are all just a click away.

Try this pumpkin smoothie today:

1 cup milk or milk alternative

½ cup organic pumpkin puree

1 medium frozen organic banana (or organic banana and ice cubes)

1 scoop vanilla protein

½ teaspoon of cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth

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Must-Try

Game Day Snacks

Planning to watch some football this fall? What’s game day without the snacks? When you head to Mother’s before settling in for a day of football, add these delicious snacks to your cart- everyone will love them!

Mother’s Homemade Grab & Go Garlic Hummus

Mother’s Homemade Grab & Go Guacamole

Mother’s Homemade Grab & Go Fire-Roasted Salsa

Applegate Naturals Frozen Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets

Chicas Corn Tortilla Chips

Snyder’s of Hanover Gluten-Free Mini Pretzels

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Fall Activity

Movie Night Snacks

One of the quintessential fall activities is an at-home movie night! But what’s a movie night without great snacks? While Mother’s has countless better-for-you options to choose from, if you’re not sure where to start, here are some of our recommendations.

Field Day Organic Microwave Butter Flavor Popcorn

Because what’s a movie night without popcorn? Field Day’s Organic Butter Popcorn is made from organic whole grain yellow popcorn and has a tasty organic butter flavor without preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

Schar Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies

Sweetened with real honey, these traditional shortbread cookies are the perfect complement to a movie night. Made with non-GMO ingredients, these treats are also lactose-free and gluten free.

Unreal Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Creamy peanut butter and melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate combine for a truly delectable treat. But you can also feel good about indulging in these sweets knowing they’re Certified Vegan, non-GMO Project Verified, and free of gluten, soy, corn and dairy ingredients.

Better Bites Chocolate Chip DO Bites

Rich, dairy-free chocolate chips in vegan cookie dough, enrobed in decadent chocolate. Try these tasty treats and thank us later!

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Better-for-you

Halloween Treats

Made Good Chocolate Chip Granola Mini Bars

Skinny Pop Popcorn

Tony’s Chocolonely Milk Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt

Enjoy Life Mini chocolate bar candies

Organic Ocho chocolate candy

Chocolove pumpkin spice bites

YumEarth organic gummy fruits, candy corn, and pops

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Lunch Box Ready

Back to School Snacks

Looking for some new snacks for your kids’ lunch boxes this year? You’ve come to the right place! We have tons of better-for-you options including many organic and vegan offerings so that lunch prep is a breeze. Here are a few to check out during your next shopping trip.

Made Good vanilla crispy squares

The Good Crisp Company sour cream and onion potato crisps

Bobo’s apple pie stuff’d oat bites

Simple Mills almond flour crackers (fine ground sea salt)

GoGo Squeez Fruit on the go

Annie’s Organic Cheddar snack mix

Hippeas organic chickpea puffs (vegan white cheddar)

Barnana organic plantain chips (Himalayan pink salt)

Bear fruit rolls (strawberry)

Nature’s Bakery whole wheat blueberry fig bar

Annie’s Organic honey graham crackers

Bare Organic cinnamon apple chips

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