Winter is almost here, but you don’t have to go without your microgreens! We’ve got exciting events lined up, smart snack ideas to keep you healthy through the colder months, and new ways to get our fresh greens delivered to your door. Here’s everything you need to know:
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Catch Us at Our Holiday Markets This December!
Missing your microgreens fix? Like seeing us in person? You can find us at several holiday markets in December! Whether you’re looking to stock up on fresh greens, sample our tasty dressings, or grab some freeze-dried toppers, here’s where we’ll be:
- December 7th – Join us at the Ladies of Saints Peter & Paul Philoptochos Holiday Faire from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1401 Wagner Road in Glenview.
- December 14th & 21st – We’ll be at the Ravinia Holiday Farmers' Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1850 2nd Street in Highland Park.
We’ll have all your favorite fresh microgreens and toppings, so be sure to stop by and say hello. We’re looking forward to helping you find the perfect healthy additions for your holiday meals! If you can't make it to the holiday markets, home delivery is always available!
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Smart Snacking Tips for Winter Wellness
As we roll into the colder months, it’s even more important to snack smart. Keeping your snacks as nutrient-packed as your meals can help you stay strong, energized, and healthy all winter long. Here are three easy ways to elevate your snacking game with our microgreens:
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Sweet Snack Boost: Sprinkle our freeze-dried tangy basil topper over sweet treats like fruit, yogurt, or even ice cream. This microgreen has a fun sweet flavor and tastes amazing straight out of the tin!
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Savory Flavor Kick: When enjoying savory snacks like popcorn, French fries, or veggie chips, try our freeze-dried cashew microgreen topper. The hint of cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast makes it a tasty, healthy upgrade.
- Nutrient-Packed Add-Ons: For mini-bagels, cheese, crackers, or any small snack plate, add a handful of our smaller mixed microgreens to boost the nutritional value. Or munch on some sunflower or pea shoot microgreens on their own — they’re great for a quick, healthy bite, and have protein too!
Smart snacking can make all the difference in how you feel during the colder months, and our freeze-dried microgreen toppers make it easy to add flavor and nutrients to any snack.
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Holiday Shipping, Weekly Orders & Thanksgiving Reminders
We’re excited to announce that our shipping options are officially live! Now, you can send fresh microgreens or freeze-dried toppers to family and friends near or far — perfect for gifting a touch of health this season.
Here’s how our weekly schedule works:
- Orders for the week are planted on Saturdays, harvested the following Monday (9 days later), and delivered the next day, Tuesday.
For Thanksgiving orders, be sure to place your greens and dressing order by November 16th to ensure delivery on November 26th. With epic microgreens and dressings on your holiday table, you’ll have a unique and healthy addition to wow your guests!
Thank you for letting us be part of your wellness journey. We hope these holiday updates and winter tips help keep you connected to the microgreens you love!
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