Gateways to Joy

Okay ladies, here's the deal: Whole Foods has their own brand 365 Everyday Value, and for the most part it is inexpensive, yet still quality.  I say that because I don't care for "some" of the 365 shampoos and conditioners, but that's another story.  I haven't come across a "food" item that I don't care for.  Anyways, 365 Everyday Value products are free of hydrogenated fats, high frutose corn syrup and artificial color , flavors, preservatives and sweetners...so they really are inexpensive—yet quality. So here's some of the things you need to have on hand or get ready to purchase for your holiday baking.  And they are. BAKING AISLE flour cane sugar vanilla extract cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg chocolate chips nuts pumpkin puree REFRIGERATED FOODS butter whipped cream FROZEN FOODS ice cream frozen fruit For about 50 bucks you can have your pantry, fridge and freezer good and stocked with these 365 Eveyday Value holiday ba...

Check this out ladies:  According to a Natural Marketing Institute 2009 poll (I read this in my Whole Foods "the whole deal" newsletter) 92% of Whole Foods Market shoppers buy locally produced items to support their local community.  Remember my post on Community Supported Agriculture ?  69% to support the environment, and 61% to support their health. I'm sort of surprised by the number one reason and the last reason.  Anyhoo, those of you who know me know that I heart Whole Foods, organic and natural foods .  Moving on ... Here are 5 money-saving tips for baking Get Quality at a value  with 365 everyday value natural and organic baking supplies (flour, sugar, butter, vanilla, etc).  Better ingredients equals better baking y'all and 365 products affords us that. Bake in big batches of course that's easy for me to say being the mother of 7, but it's true.  Sometimes it's advantageous to buy in bulk.  A...