The Stone Store Natural Food

Warm Up Your Winter

2012-02-20T18:30:00.005-08:00

‘Warm Up Your Winter’ Gift Idea

Personalized Essential Oil Massage Blends That Show You Care

Written by Lea Tran - Stone Store Staff and Registered Horticultural Therapist

Warm up your loved one’s winter with the gift of wonderfully scented essential oils that have the ability to uplift and balance. Some essential oils can even relieve specific conditions such as depression, stress and muscle tension.

A personalized gift like this shows your loved one that:

* You are paying attention to their needs

* You appreciate them

* You care and are trying your best to be helpful

How To Buy Essential Oils

Essential oils are made up of the volatile constituents of a plant that give it its aromatic and therapeutic qualities. They are usually sold in 10 mL vials. Though small in size, a gift like this will go a long way because essential oils are very potent and need to be diluted in an unscented base lotion or carrier oil. Great carrier oils that you could combine with your essential oils are avocado, jojoba, apricot, sweet almond, grape seed and coconut oils.

The best way to know which essential oils to buy for somebody is to ask them. Take them shopping with you! It will be a treat for them. There are testers available and it is fun to smell them and get a feel for which ones resonate.

It can be beneficial to blend essential oils together so that they can synergistically work on the desired emotional or physiological condition. There are many resources on-line and at the library that suggest great recipes for specific needs.

Example of Blends You Can Try

Mix ingredients together in a bowl:

Relaxing Foot Massage Oil Recipe

Rosemary 3 drops

Peppermint 1 drops

Lavender 2 drops

Carrier Oil 2 tsp

Sensual Body Massage Oil Recipe

Rose 10 drops

Ylang-ylang 2 drops

Lemon 8 drops

Palma rosa 10 drops

Carrier Oil 2 tbsp

*Popular Essential Oils and Their Uses:

Jasmine: Emotionally balancing. Used for irritated skin, anxiety, depression, frigidity, impotence, menstrual cramps, irritated skin.

Lavender: balancing and calming. Used for stress, insomnia, acne, infection, anxiety, depression, headaches, skin irritations, fatigue.

Lemon: Used for colds, digestive problems, fever, and skin problems.

Mandarin: Calming. Used for over-excitement, stress and insomnia.

Palma Rosa: Used for anxiety, depression, skin conditions, fatigue, digestive problems, skin infections.

Patchouli: Used for dry skin, acne, anxiety, depression.

Peppermint: Great to uplift and rejuvenate. Used for headaches, congestion, fever, fatigue, sinus headaches, migraines and muscle soreness.

Rose: Benefits those with poor circulation, headaches, mental fatigue, menstrual and menopausal problems, skin conditions.

Rosemary: Used for tired muscles, sprains, arthritis, rheumatism, depression, fatigue, memory loss, migraine, headaches, coughs, flu.

Ylang Ylang: Used for frigidity, depression, anxiety, skin conditions, stress and insomnia.

*Please be aware that all essential oils are contraindicated for internal use, pregnant and lactating women, and children under 3.

A final note: it is important to realize how potent essential oils are. A single drop of rose essential oil requires 30 rose flowers (that means 10 drops in the above recipe requires the volatile oils from 300 roses!) When buying essential oils it’s best to look for ones that are grown organically and responsibly. Use them with care and with a grateful smile in your heart.

Enjoy!

GUELPH URBAN FOREST FRIENDS

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Proud Supporter of The Canadian Wild Life Federation

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Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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TEN TOP PICKS FOR CHRISTMAS FROM THE STONE STORE

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1. WELEDA ARNICA MASSAGE OIL

We have been selling this product for at least 30 years and although many new and very good products have come along for aching muscles, joint pain and strains and sprains, this remains my personal favourite.

It is very fast acting and the blend of essential oils in this product are soothing and calming.

It is a great gift for gardeners, skiers, people with sports injuries or anyone with sore aching muscles or joints.

2. JOINT CARE PLUS

This product would combine well with a trial package of Joint Care Plus by Genuine Health. Results are felt within 10 days, [one trial pack], sells for $9.99

Joint care plus is backed with clinical trials and is getting rave reviews from our customers.

3. ORGANIC AND FAIR TRADE CHOCOLATE

We have an amazing variety of choice on organic, fair trade and now also raw and vegan chocolates.

GIDDY YOYO, is locally made with organic, raw and vegan chocolate.

CoCo Camino, another great Canadian company supplying fair trade chocolate bars, and now also baking chocolate, hot chocolate [milk and dark] and chocolate chips.

4. INCENSE.

We have 2 lines of incense this year. JUNNIPER RIDGE featuring sweet grass, pinon, fir and bundles of cedar and sage. and MARMOMA, using natural oils and made in a cooperative in India.

5. YOGA MATS,

We carry the Dusky Leaf line of yoga products. The mats are non toxic and biodegradable . There are also organic cotton yoga straps and beautiful organic cotton yoga blankets. There are also grippy towels and mats for hot yoga. Something for any of the yogis on your Christmas list.

6. SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

All our skin care products, shampoos, lotions, soaps, toothpastes are paraben free, cruelty free, no artificial colours or dyes.

We recommend:

Oneka [from Quebec] Shampoos, Conditioners, and Body Washes available in lavender, citrus and unscented.

Any of the SUKI face products. The lemon cleanser scrub is a favourite and a great addition to anyone’s cleansing routine.

EVAN HEALY Rose cream and BluecChamomile face creams are especially lovely during the cold winter months.

ESSENTIAL BOTANICALS toners with a bottle of their Rose Hip Oil makes a great gift for any skin type. Made from the seed inside the rosehip, the oil is packed with EFAs and promotes healthy younger looking skin

7. BEESWAX CANDLES

All of our candles are sourced within Ontario and most from within 100 miles of our store. We have everything from beeswax Christmas trees to pears to traditional tapers and pillar candles.

8. ECO COLLECTION. Choose from bamboo sporks to stainless steel sandwich containers to lunch bags and cold paks made from recycled pop bottles. We also carry Kleen Kanteen and Earth Lust water bottles in many colours and desgins.

9. FOOD, FOOD, GLORIUS FOOD!

We are still primarily a food store. And this time of year our food department steps up with many delicious choices for the Christmas entertaining season.

OLIVE OILS. We have a wide selection of olive oils from around the world. We have specialty organic and flavoured olive oils.

TEAS AND COFFEES AND HOT CHOCOLATE. We have many Chirstmas tea blends from herbal to white to green to black. Great for sipping on cold December nights or in packaging pretty enough to add to any gift giving.

Many of our teas and coffees and hot chocolates are FAIR TRADE and ORGANIC.

PRODUCE. Check out our produce cooler, new this month! Offering many organic greens, veggies and fruits. We keep the focus as much as possible in these winter months on local, and always ORGANIC.

FROM THE DAIRY COOLER AND FREEZER.

We have EGGNOG, organic, delicious and in glass bottles. Great to take along to a friend’s house. We also have organic full cream for your Chirstmas baking.

Tofurkeys are available in the freezer for vegans.

BREADS AND BAKED GOODS.

For December we have an amazing selection of Stollens, cookies and other Christmas treats along with our usual fantastic line of gluten free and specialty breads.

BULK SECTION. Our bulk section is well stocked with fresh nuts, seeds, grains and pretty much everything needed for Christmas baking.

10. GIFT CARDS.

Don’t know what to buy? A Stone Store gift card is always a good idea. No expiry, any denomination.

For December only, receive a free Stone Store bag with every gift card purchase of $10.00 or more.

TEN TOP PICKS FOR CHRISTMAS FROM THE STONE STORE

1. WELEDA ARNICA MASSAGE OIL

2. JOINT CARE PLUS

3. ORGANIC AND FAIR TRADE CHOCOLATE

4. INCENSE.

5. YOGA MATS,

6. SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

7. BEESWAX CANDLES

8. ECO COLLECTION.

9. FOOD, FOOD, GLORIUS FOOD!

10. GIFT CARDS.

Renovations are complete at The Stone Store

2011-12-20T17:49:00.000-08:00

Renovations are complete at The Stone Store

Thank you for patience over the past year, as we moved product sections and changed shelving.

We were making room for the new produce cooler, which as of Wednesday, December 7th is now up and running.

Our new marmoleum floor has been installed and this completes our renovations.

We hope you like the changes and that it will enhance your shopping experience at our store.

Thank you for your continued support and patronage of The Stone Store. Your business is very much appreciated.

Renovations at The Stone Store

2011-11-24T12:31:00.000-08:00

We are sorry for the inconvenience, but after 27 years at this location, we need a new floor!

The New floor will be marmoleum, which is biodegradable, Non-toxic and made from flax!

Business Hours

Sunday, November 27^th, 12 noon to 6 pm

Monday Tuesday as per usual

Wednesday, November 30^th, 8 am to 6 pm

Thursday, December 1^st, 10 am to 6 pm

Friday, December 2^nd, 10 am to 6 pm

Saturday, December 3^rd, 9:30 am to 6 pm

Thank you for your business

Now Essential Oil Demo

2011-11-22T14:09:00.000-08:00

Saturday November 26th Now Foods will be in store demoing their essential oils, stop in and try them out!

Advantage Health Matters Demo

2011-11-14T11:19:00.000-08:00

On Monday November 21st from 11-3 Advantage Health Matters will be in store demoing Pukka Teas and Organic Traditions products, like Flax, Chia, Golden Berries and more.

New Yoga Products

2011-09-15T09:45:00.000-07:00

We are now carrying Dusky Leaf Yoga Mats, towels and blocks!
http://duskyleaf.ca/
Dusky Leaf advocates a return to nature through the practice of yoga and inspires people to achieve this change with its line of sustainable yoga supplies. These yoga accessories include eco-friendly yoga mats, yoga props such as cotton yoga straps and cork yoga blocks, and natural yoga bags.

2011-08-22T11:27:00.000-07:00

Click on the link to read Sisu's Fall 2011 Newsletter
http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=03bff34cbbb4fef713d18331e&id=fa9ceeb7eb&e=50f310911f

New Product Line, Andalou

2011-06-28T08:38:00.000-07:00

Andalou Naturals embodies beauty in action. We infuse the best of nature and knowledge into mindful and effective products that are good for people and the planet.

We value knowing where our ingredients come from, the farmers who grow them, and connecting the human chain of hands that make every step possible from farm to bottle, soil to skin, and botany to beauty.
Andalou Naturals skin care, hair care and body care products are simply good for you. Made thoughtfully and beautifully, blending natural, organic and fair-trade ingredients with advanced science for visible age defying, brightening and clarifying results.

As a force of nature, we champion sustainability and meaningful pursuits to foster good things in the world and enrich the lives we touch with one responsible product at a time.

Evan Healy Demo Tuesday May 24th 2:30 - 5

2011-05-18T13:09:00.000-07:00

evanhealy is an artisan-quality skin care treatment line created by aesthetician Evan Healy. Her holistic approach draws from traditional plantlore, aromatherapy, ayurveda, and homeopathy.
Come to The Stone Store Tuesday May 24th to try Evan Healys products and take home a free sample between 2:30 & 5

Fair Trade Draw!

2011-05-03T10:30:00.000-07:00

Congratulations, Judy Andrews, for winning a basket full of fair-trade goodies! The store held a draw to celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight, an awareness campaign in support of fair businesses practices. Why buy fair trade? Check out this cute video

The Power Of Maca

2011-04-28T11:39:00.000-07:00

Free Book signing with author Lorrie Ingram
Monday, May 9, 2011
10:00 - 11:00 am
@ The Stone Store

Author Lorrie Ingram, B.H.Sc(Hons) , RHN, RNCP, explores this incredible superfood and shares why Maca is ideal for athletes, busy moms, stressed-out executives and hormonally imbalanced individuals.

This nutrient-rich superfood can assist with energy, brain health, menopause, libido, improve sleep and much more…The Power of Maca is a must read for those who want to enhance their health and enrich their lives.

As you read through this book, you will very quickly come to understand why this superfood and nutritional supplement has so many healing benefits. Author Lorrie Ingram, B.H.Sc(Hons), RHN, RNCP, explores this incredible superfood and shares why Maca is ideal for athletes, busy moms, stressed-out executives and hormonally imbalanced individuals. This nutrient-rich superfood can assist with energy, brain health, menopause, libido, improve sleep and much more…The Power of Maca is a must read for those who want to enhance their health and enrich their lives.

Earth Day

2011-04-14T10:56:00.000-07:00

To mark EarthDay, The Stone Store made a $500 donation to Guelph Urban Forest Friends. GUFF is a completely volunteer organization that works very hard on the ‘greening’ of our city by protecting and increasing tree canopy in our urban areas.

Check out their website or visit their booth at the Guelph Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.

Our Top Ten Choices For Earth Day at The Stone Store

1. Pinehedge Farms Organic Yogurt in returnable glass bottles [$1.50 deposit].

2. Harmony organic milk and cream in returnable glass bottles.

3. From our bulk section – They are local. They are organic and they are lovingly grown by one of our own Stone Store Customers. Whether you are making soups, vegetarian chili or bean casseroles, Blackshire Gardens Beans are sure to please even the most discriminating chef.

4. For the lunch box, non toxic freezer packs, reusable sandwich bags and wraps.

5. and if you don’t have a lunch box, the new litterless lunch kits and insulated lunch bags will make a great Earth Day purchase.

6. Bulk organic nut butters. Bring your own jar, [have it weighed by one of our staff before filling it] or buy one of our glass jars [.99 cents] and receive 10% off your nut butter purchase between April 18^th and April 25^th.

7. Eco paks of Nature’s Path Cereals on special this month while supplies last. Less packaging, less freight costs, and a great tasing cereal. Enter our contest to win a Sony E Reader.

8. Stone Store Bags. For .99cents these bags are hard to beat. Made of strong polypropelene and built for groceries.

9. Oneka shampoos and conditioners. Canadian made, clean ingredients, friendly to the environment and your hair.

10. Nellie’s HE laundry cleaner, gentle even to sensitive skin, is new to us and is flying off the shelf. Check out their new PVC Free dryer balls and natural scent sticks.

Don’t forget we strive for Earth Day every day at the Stone Store. Most of what we carry is organic and many of these products are sourced within 100 miles of our store.

Gluten Free

2011-04-14T10:50:00.000-07:00

We now have a listing of all our gluten free products. It is available online on this blog page and some copies are available at the front counter.

We also have a Local Food Guide that lists all of our products that are sourced within 100 miles of our store. It is also available online or at the front counter.

Spring Update

2011-04-14T10:47:00.000-07:00

We are all looking forward to extra daylight and warmer weather. The ‘dawn chorus’ has begun as migratory songbirds make their way back to Ontario. Check out our information on bird friendly coffee on the March blog page.

Our garden seeds are in. And soon our organic vegetable and flower seedlings will be arriving!

Our April flyer was a great success. Congratualtions to Maureen, who won the rice cooker featured in our Meatless Monday contest.

Our next flyer is scheduled for May. Watch for details as there will be another great prize for one of our lucky customers.

Daiya Vegan Cheese

2011-03-23T13:04:00.000-07:00

Daiya Cheddar Style Shreds are making the impossible, possible. Now everyone can enjoy a bowl of comforting mac & cheese, a crispy grill cheese, or a plate of yummy nachos.

Daiya is a deliciously dairy free vegan product that has an irresistible melt, stretch and taste. Daiya is a healthy alternative that you and family can enjoy in any of your favorite meals and recipes at home.

Stretching your options for a healthier lifestyle!

Daiya Cheddar Style Shreds are made entirely from plant-based ingredients and are:

Cholesterol free
Trans Fat free
Dairy free
Free of all animal products (Vegan)
Free of common allergens including:
Dairy (casein and lactose), soy, gluten, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts (excluding coconut)
Kosher

The full list of ingredients are as follows:

Filtered water, tapioca and/or arrowroot flours, non-GMO expeller pressed canola and /or non-GMO expeller pressed safflower oil, coconut oil, pea protein, salt, inactive yeast, vegan natural flavours, vegetable glycerin, xanthan gum, citric acid (for flavor), annatto.

Kale & Tempeh Cheesy Potatoes

Potatoes au Gratin with Kale and Tempeh Bacon

Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 60 mins

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower

1/2 c tofu

1/4 c basil

1/2 t dried parsley

1 1/2 t salt

2 T soy milk

5 strips tempeh bacon, pan fried and chopped into med pieces

7 medium russet potatoes, very thinly sliced

2 cups chopped kale

1 c Daiya Mozzarella Style Shreds

Directions
In a food processor, combine cauliflower, tofu, basil, parsley, salt and soy milk. Blend until thick and smooth, but still a little chunky.

Spread 1/3 of the cauliflower sauce on the bottom of a greased 9 inch baking dish. Put two layers of potatoes on top of sauce. On top of potatoes place 1/3 sauce. Sprinkle 1/2 tempeh bacon on top along with 1/2 of the cheese. Layer kale on top.

Dollop the remaining sauce on top, cover with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle on the remainder of the bacon. Cover with foil and bake at 400 degrees for approximately 50 minutes. Uncover and cook until browned on top.

Enjoy!

Bird friendly coffee

2011-03-09T14:23:00.000-08:00

Did you know that your cup of coffee could play an important part in the survival of the songbirds in your backyard? Many of the birds that frequent our backyards in summer, fly to southern parts of Mexico, Central and South America during our winter.

With rapidly declining numbers of songbirds each year it is important to look at ways in which we can contribute to help preserve their natural habitat here and in their wintering grounds. Migrating songbirds cover thousands of miles each year. It is a long and dangerous journey for them. Skyscrapers, cell and communication towers, wind turbines along migratory routes are some of the real dangers that they must overcome. When they arrive at their destination they must also deal with the resulting loss of habitat and needed food sources that is occurring in Central and South America.

It is estimated that one pound of coffee a month that is grown organically and under a diverse shade canopy preserves approximately 1700 square feet of forest-like wintering habitat for migratory songbirds and other wildlife. For a really good cup of coffee, choose coffee beans that are shade and organically grown and fair trade certified. For more information on shade grown coffee see Silence of the Songbirds by Bridget Stutchbury and Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/coffee/

Spring is in the air

2011-03-01T12:13:00.000-08:00

Its starting to feel like spring and although we are bound to end up with some more snow you can still get a head start on the season by starting your seeds now and if that seems like a bit to much work or you are short on space keep an eye out for seedling that will be arriving at the store in months to come.

We have Urban Harvest Seeds, which are 100% certified organic. With lots of choices including carrots, beans, peas, melons, pumpkins, tomatoes, Beets, cucumbers, kale, herbs, flowers and much much more come in and check them out.

The Stone Store in winter

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Oneka Shampoo Demo

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Oneka Shampoo Demo

Wednesday, Jan. 19^th

From 11 – 1 pm

20% Discount on all Oneka Products

"Oneka Shampoo and Conditioner have surpassed my expectations for its earth and family friendly ingredients. I love that the products are animal cruelty free and vegan. I feel very comforted knowing that Oneka products provide our planet and my family with a healthy alternative to an overall health and well being. Thank you Oneka for offering a superior creation!"

onstance Lambert,
Stratford, Ontario

The Stone Store Cook Book

2010-12-08T13:17:00.000-08:00

Vegan Mexican Crescent Moons
From the kitchen of Daphnee Martinez
“These are my all-time favourite cookies.”
1/2 cup vegan butter substitute (such as Earth Balance)
1/2 cup non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening
2 1/2 cups unbleached spelt flour
2/3 cup sugar (fair trade organic is best)
1 cup finely ground almonds (or almond flour)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing or
lining it with parchment paper.
Put about 1/2 a cup of powdered sugar in a shallow bowl and set aside.
Cream the vegan butter, shortening, and sugar using an electric beater or a
whisk and strong arms.
Add vanilla and beat until combined.
Now add the flour and ground nuts. Mix well to combine.
Shape about 1 tablespoon of dough into logs, and bend the logs into
crescents. Place crescents on prepared baking sheets about one inch
apart.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until light brown.
Let the cookies cool about 3 minutes. While the cookies are still very warm,
carefully place crescents in powdered sugar and flip them over to coat.
Transfer them to cooling racks to cool completely. Store in a tightly sealed
container.

Shiny Lemon Cleanser
From the kitchen of Lea Tran
“Lemon helps your skin maintain a healthy pH balance. Sour cream
contains lactic acid, which gently exfoliates. Olive oil is hydrating.”
1 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup sour cream
1 tbsp olive oil
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, sour cream, and oil. Mix well.
Application: Wash your face and neck with this cleanser only at night. Rinse
off with warm water. In the morning, splash your face and neck with cold
water.
From Return to Beauty by Narine Nikogosian

Mulled Wine
From the kitchen of Holly Jones
“This is the perfect thing for a winter party. It’s delicious and it makes the
house smell so warm and inviting after coming in from the cold.”
1 cup boiling water
½ cup sugar
1 orange, thinly sliced
12 whole cloves
12 whole allspice
1 4” cinnamon stick
1 750 ml bottle dry red wine
raisins
Combine all ingredients except wine in a pot. Bring to boil. Simmer 5 to 10
minutes.
Add wine and bring near to boil without boiling.
Strain when serving. Serve with raisins.

Savory Stuffed Veggies
From the kitchen of Lea Tran
“These stuffing like filled veggies are flavorful and satisfying without being
to heavy on the body. Have fun with this and choose a wide variety of
vegetables to fill including romaine leaves or radicchio.”
Vegetables to stuff:
bell pepper-remove stem and seeds
cucumber, cut cucumber lengthwise, remove seeds
roma tomatoes, cut in half, remove seeds and pulp
1 cup almonds, soaked for 6-8 hours, strained and rinsed well
1 cup hemp seeds
1 large red bell pepper, diced small
2-3 shallots, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 celery stalks, diced small
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, soaked until soft (about 20 minutes)
1/4 cup olive oil
2-4 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
2 tbsp fresh chopped thyme
1 tsp chipotle powder
Start by processing the almonds into a coarse meal. Empty into a large
mixing bowl then process the hemp seeds just until they are broken up
and add them to the almond meal. Finally, process the sundried tomatoes
until well blended and add them to the mixture along with the finely
chopped vegetables and herbs.
Dress with olive oil and lemon juice, and season to taste with sea salt and
freshly cracked black pepper. The mixture should be crumbly and moist.
Once desired flavour is reached, stuff the mixture into the selected
vegetables and serve.
From Alive From Bali by Franky Giglio

Gluten-free Honey Spice Cake
From the kitchen of Daphnee Martinez
2 tsp vegetable oil (to grease the pan)
2 cups of all purpose gluten-free flour blend (Bob's Red Mill is great)**
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp xanthan gum
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2/3 cup of honey (or agave nectar)
1/3 cup of molasses
1 1/2 cups soy, almond, or coconut milk
1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup of pecans (optional)
1/4 cup of candied ginger (optional)
Preheat oven to 350F.
Grease bottom and sides of a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Combine the milk, honey (or agave), and molasses in a small saucepan.
Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until ingredients have blended.
Remove from heat. Do not allow this mixture to boil!
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, xanthan gum,
and all the spices in a medium sized bowl.
Pour the honey mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until flour is
incorporated. Now add the optional nuts and candies if desired.
Make sure the oven is preheated and your pan is ready for this next step.
Add the apple cider vinegar to the batter and gently but swiftly fold to
combine. Once vinegar is distributed throughout the batter, immediately
pour into pan and place in the oven. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a
toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Cool on rack for 20 minutes before taking cake out of pan. Wrap in plastic
wrap and store in refrigerator. This cake is best eaten the day after it is
made.
** To make this using wheat or spelt flour, just substitute the gluten-free
flour for your favourite kind of flour 1:1. Also, reduce the amount of baking
soda to 1 teaspoon, and remove the xanthan gum and cider vinegar.
Proceed with the recipe as before.

Cheeseball Appetizer
From the kitchen of Colette Babin
1 pkg organic cream cheese
1 cup old white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp old fashioned prepared mustard
6 finely chopped green olives
1/4 cup red pepper finely chopped
1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
Mix above ingredients thoroughly, refrigerate overnight and serve with rice
crackers.
Raw Caesar Dressing or Mayonnaise Substitute
From the kitchen of Lea Tran
“This dressing adds a nice zesty flavour to raw salads.”
¼ cup cold-pressed olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 medium stalks celery, cut into thirds
½ cup water
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup Nama Shoyu soy sauces
2 tbsp sweet white miso
5 organic unsulfured dates
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Blend all ingredients in blender and serve over romaine lettuce of other
greens. This is a neutral dressing that may also be used as mayonnaise (use
less water for a thicker consistency). Makes 3 cups. Keeps for about 10 days
in fridge.
From The Raw Food Detox Diet by Natalia Rose

Lentil Soup
From the kitchen of Brenda Ahern
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 clove of garlic
1 1/2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp cumin
1 large carrot, diced
1 stalk of celery, diced
1 cup red lentils
4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 black pepper
4 tsp plain yogurt
In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic;
cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in curry
powder and cumin; cook for 2 minutes. Add carrot, celery, lentils and
vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered,
stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes or until soup has thickened.
Stir in half of the parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust
seasoning as needed. Ladle into warmed soup bowls; garnish with
remaining parsley.
Blend in the blender. Swirl a teaspoon of plain yogurt into each bowl to
serve.
Serves 4. This recipe doubles well.

Preserved Lemons
From the kitchen of Holly Jones
“I don’t make lentil stew without them, and they are a key ingredient in many
Moroccan and Middle Eastern dishes. For an extra kick, try them in
Brenda’s recipe above!”
8-10 organic Meyer lemons, scrubbed very clean
Fresh squeezed lemon juice
½ cup kosher salt
6 cardamom pods
1-quart canning jar
Cut the lemons as though you are going to quarter them, but do not cut
them all the way through, so they are still attached at the base. Sprinkle salt
over the insides and outsides of the lemons. Place 2 tablespoons of salt at
the bottom of jar along with half the cardamom pods. Squish the lemons
into the jar, squeezing out some of the juice, but not too much. Add more of
the salt over each lemon. Place rest of cardamom pods on top and pour
freshly squeezed lemon juice over the lemons until they are just covered.
Seal and leave at room temperature for a couple of days, turning the jar
upside down from time to time. Refrigerate for 3 weeks before using.

Banana Bread
From the kitchen of Erin Copeland
“This recipe is from the Looneyspoons Cookbook. I’ve tried a lot of
banana bread recipes but this one is definitely my favourite. It’s delicious
and healthy!”
2 cups all purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
1 cup unpacked brown sugar
1 – ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
3 egg whites
2 tbsp melted butter
¾ cup yogurt
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups mashed bananas
Preheat oven to 325 F.
Combine flours, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and
salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, beat egg whites, butter, yogurt and vanilla with a whisk
until smooth. Add bananas and whisk again.
Add banana mixture to flour mixture. Stir until dry ingredients are
moistened.
Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Cranberry Cookies
From the kitchen of Linda Pierce
1 1/2 cups almond meal
1 cup whey protein
1/2 cup butter
4 oz. cream cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup sweetener (honey, sugar, or agave)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup cranberries
Preheat oven to 350ºC
Cream butter and cream cheese. Add sweetener, cinnamon, salt and
eggs. Beat well.
Add almond flour, protein powder and baking soda.
Mix in cranberries and walnuts.
Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto a ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake about 7-9 minutes.

Health First Holiday Recipe Guide English

2010-11-09T12:56:00.000-08:00

Health First Holiday Recipe Guide English

Great Deals From Flora

2010-09-20T14:40:00.000-07:00

* Floasil 90 caps reg. $21.39 Now $11.99
* Flor. Essence 941ml usually priced at $44.89 Now $28.99 - just $1.50 more than a 500ml bottle!
* Cleansing? Instead of buying the 25-day kit buy 2 of the 941ml bottles and get more Flor.Essence for less money. (You can access the cleanse info on Flora's website)
* Femal 2 packs reg. $50.99 now $29.45 (60caps + 60caps, 2 month supply)

New! Teeccino

2010-09-15T13:44:00.000-07:00

Teeccino Caffeine-free Herbal Coffee is a delicious blend of herbs, grains, fruits and nuts that are roasted and ground to brew and taste just like coffee.

Coffee lovers are attracted to Teeccino’s full-bodied, dark roasted flavor and its nutritious health benefits. Those who can no longer drink coffee may experience caffeine withdrawal, and weaning oneself off coffee with Teeccino is a great way to avoid these effects, by quitting caffeine painlessly.

Teeccino allows coffee drinkers to keep their cherished coffee ritual with all the enjoyment and satisfaction of a freshly brewed cup!

Unlike instant coffee substitutes, Teeccino brews just like coffee in all types of coffee brewers. We prefer the term "herbal coffee" or "coffee alternative" to "coffee substitute" since no one calls herbal tea a "tea substitute", now do they?
Teeccino is the creation of Caroline MacDougall, an award winning herbal beverage designer for such companies as The Republic of Tea®, Yogi Tea®, Uncle Lee’s Tea®, and Organic India®. Caroline chose nutritious ingredients that have been safely consumed as foods for thousands of years to create the rich body of Teeccino. Teeccino tastes so much like coffee that people think there must be coffee in it!

Enter a draw to win a Broil King BBQ!

2010-07-10T10:35:00.000-07:00

Preferred Nutrition is sponsoring a draw for a free stainless steel BROIL KING BBQ. It is set up in our store and looks fantastic! No purchase necessary. Ballots are in the store. Draw will be held August 21st - make sure you come in and fill out a ballot!

Mapleton's Organic IceCream

2010-07-07T12:39:00.000-07:00

Join us outside The Stone Store every sunny weekend this summer! From noon to 5:00 p.m. we sell single and double Mapleton Organic Ice Cream cones! YUM! Choose from 4 flavours. Treat yourself to REAL icecream. See you this weekend!

Your Dog’s Food a Silent Killer?

2010-06-07T11:14:00.000-07:00

Nutrient Base Therapies for Dogs and Cats Seminar
Hosted by Franco Cavaleri, BSc Nutritional Biochemist
* Joint Pain * Hot Spots * Allergies
* Excessive Itching/Shedding * Over Weight
Processed canned wet foods and dry bagged kibble are primarily designed for our convenience not the wellbeing of our pets. A body built on damaged nutrition is compromised and vulnerable to immune system deficiency and cognitive and emotional instability. Nourishing your puppy with fresh active nutrition will provide the body with the natural tools it needs to defuse and remove food-borne and environmental toxicity; empower accurate immune system activity; and reduce the risk of disease including cancer and premature aging. Learn how to make a difference and take back control over health, disease and aging in a few easy steps.

Please join us for this enlightening seminar
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 7pm– 8pm
Delta Hotel & Conference Centre, 50 Stone Rd. West, Guelph ON

healthy Sin Foods

2010-05-03T11:08:00.000-07:00

The Diet plan to maximize taste, nutrition and lose weight
Free Evening Public seminar with Dr. Joey D.C.
Tuesday, June 1st
7:00-9:00pm
Holiday Inn, trillium Room
601 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph
Seating is limited - Reserve your seat today!
Please RSVP to 519-821-2120

Organic Strawberries, Rhubarb, and Pansies

2010-04-28T11:37:00.000-07:00

Organic Strawberry plants, Rhubarb plants, and Pansies now for sale out front of the store,
more varieties to come in May

Congratulations!

2010-04-13T08:26:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Clare Devlin. She won the “Meals Made Easy” Crock-pot slow cooker.

Easter Holiday Hours

2010-03-30T13:14:00.000-07:00

The Stone Store will be Closed Friday April 2 & Sunday April 4.
We will be Open Saturday April 3 and Monday April 5

Easter

2010-03-23T13:37:00.001-07:00

Chocolate Easter Bunnies are now here!

Earth Hour - Spread The Word

2010-03-23T13:23:00.000-07:00

"The event that began in one city just three years ago has now grown to be the largest environmental movement in history! In 2009 hundreds of millions of people turned out their lights for one hour to show their support for climate action. Light the way again on March 27, 2010. Earth Hour is more than switching off lights for one hour, once a year. It's about giving people a voice for the future of our planet, and sending a message to our world leaders that we want action on climate change. Take a stand, join the movement."

Spring is in the air

2010-03-16T13:29:00.000-07:00

March Health First Flyer

2010-03-16T13:04:00.000-07:00

Lots of great specials and a chance to win a Crock-pot.
Details in Store.

Chewing gum delivers a healthy dose of bacteria

2010-03-09T10:09:00.000-08:00

Check out our new featured product, probiotic gum, now on sale.
Learn more about it by reading this article from the The Vancouver Sun.

"You won't find it on the shelves next to Juicy Fruit, but a new Canadian-made chewing gum is being touted for its health benefits, based in part on years of research by microbiologists at the University of B.C.

For those with an aversion to swallowing supplements or eating yogurt containing health-promoting bacterial cultures, Probiotic Gum may be a better vehicle for putting enough friendly bacteria in the mouth to do battle against the bad types that can lead to bad breath and infections.

The mouth contains billions of good and bad bacteria, and the good ones can be used as probiotics because they are living micro-organisms that raise immunity to infection from harmful germs, including the kinds that cause strep throat, earaches, respiratory infections, sinus infections and halitosis (bad breath caused by unfriendly bacteria).

The new gum contains a therapeutic dose (500 million active bacteria) of Streptococcus salivarius in a patented delivery mode. Dr. John Tagg, a microbiologist from the University of Otago in New Zealand, said his childhood experiences with strep throat leading to rheumatic fever led him on a 30-year mission to develop a probiotic product that would prevent strep throat and other infections.

"Infection protection starts in the mouth," Tagg said. "There are many strains of probiotics for the intestinal tract, but they do not give protection where it is needed most: in the mouth."

The gum is marketed and distributed by a Coquitlam company called Cultured Care (part of Prairie Naturals). It can be bought in health and nutrition stores and pharmacies, and is being sold for $6 to $8 for an eight-piece package.

Dr. Bob Hancock, Canada research chair and professor in the department of microbiology and immunology at UBC, said he has no proprietary interest in the gum, but Tagg used some of UBC's research in the development process.

"There are loads of different organisms in the mouth, but this bug type (Streptococcus salivarius) produces antibacterial substances that can kill certain bad bacteria," Hancock said in an interview, noting that good and bad organisms compete for food in the mouth from things such as leftover particles of food.

"Our body has the ability to discriminate against pathogens and the normal flora," Hancock said. "Streptococcus salivarius is part of our normal bacteria that occupy the oral cavity."

Hancock is interested in therapies that increase the efficiency of the innate immune system, sometimes called the inflammatory response. The response is good if it is short-term enough to naturally repair the problem, but bad if it leads to chronic inflammation and disease.

Hancock's lab at UBC is trying to find agents to fight infectious diseases, which are said to cause a third of all the deaths in the world.

Although antibiotics are a first line of attack, they are not always effective, especially because of growing antibiotic resistance. So harnessing the body's own immune system holds great appeal.

For the gum, Tagg used Hancock's research in human cell cultures, which showed that probiotics can destroy harmful bacteria while dampening the potentially damaging inflammatory response that occurs when the immune system is activated to fend off an attack.

While Hancock is fairly sure the gum will be useful against the bacteria causing bad breath, he said he can't predict its effectiveness against preventing infections. He hasn't yet chewed the gum, but he does occasionally take probiotic supplements for gastrointestinal imbalances.

"I don't really like yogurt and there aren't necessarily enough of the right probiotics in yogurt to make a difference anyway. The thing about the gum is that it seems like a good way to introduce the healthy organisms to the oral cavity," Hancock said.

Dr. Karen Madsen, a probiotics expert at the University of Alberta, said she looked at the research done by Tagg on the effects of Streptococcus salivarius. There is strong evidence that it does release a substance that can kill other pathogenic bacterial strains that can cause throat infections, ear aches and bad breath under laboratory-based conditions, she said.

"The idea of replacing pathogenic strains of Streptococcus in the mouth with non-pathogenic strains is a valid concept, and several different labs are carrying out research in this area to try to determine the most effective formulations and treatment times," she said.

But she and Tagg are at odds over whether there is definitive proof of the claims for the effectiveness of the gum product.

"There is no evidence for the statement that [the gum] helps protect against strep throat infections by providing the friendly probiotic bacteria that fight strep infections," Madsen said.

Tagg said in an e-mail interview that the science behind the gum research dates back more than 20 years. "The data for this assumption is irrefutable and the body of evidence is substantial," he said, adding that in both lab and clinical trials in more than 100 humans, the probiotic organisms go to work as soon as gum-chewing begins."

Sun Health Issues Reporter

pfayerman@vancouversun.com
© Copyright (c) The Vancouver Sun

The BEAT THE BUG colouring contest winner !

2010-01-21T11:45:00.000-08:00

Congratulations!!! The Beat the Bug colouring contest winner was Ava Tiller (centre of picture), along with her cousins Violet & Sophie. She's from Mrs. Powell & Mrs. Linton’s class at Central Public School. She won an in store contest for a hand washing kit for her classroom.

Sunday January 17th

2010-01-11T12:58:00.000-08:00

Sunday January 17th we will open at 12 noon, due to construction outside the store.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and A Happy New Year

2009-12-28T13:09:00.000-08:00

Greetings.....Just a note to wish you a Joyous & Festive Holiday Season!
Wishing you a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2010!
Blessings & Joy to you & yours!

Sunday December 6th is Customer Appreciation Day!

2009-11-26T12:53:00.000-08:00

On Sunday December 6th it’s...
Our Anniversary!
The end of construction!
Customer Appreciation Day!

Come help us celebrate
10% off everything (except bread and dairy)
20% off Health First supplements

First 100 customers receive a special gift

Hot chocolate and eggnog
Door prizes, Kids colouring corner and much much more...

New Flyer, Beat The Bug!

2009-11-10T09:05:00.001-08:00

Look out for our new flyer and Beat the Bug. Kids can pick up a copy of the colouring contest in store. Click on image for a larger view

Stone Store customers save two puffins

2009-11-02T12:44:00.001-08:00

Customers at the Stone Store in Guelph, ON have been saving tabs from the tops of Barbara’s Puffin Cereal since 2006 in an effort to adopt a puffin through Audubon’s Project Puffin.
Finally their commitment has paid off. On August 10, 2009 The Stone Store received notice that the customers had successfully adopted not only one but two puffins for the period of one year.
“I was waiting and waiting since January to find out if of our efforts have been successful” said Stone Store employee Wendy La Peare, who had initiated the project.”
The puffin formerly known as “Yellow 54" was renamed “Mikey” by customer suggestion and the puffin formerly known as “Bicolor 98" was renamed “Weblos” by the folks down at Project Puffin.
They were once wiped out on Eastern Egg Rock and Seal Island off the coast of Maine. The program to restore these colonies began in 1973 when five puffin chicks translocated from Great Island, Newfoundland were released at Eastern Egg Rock.
For customers at the Stone Store the challenge of preserving these populations is only beginning. Mikey and Weblos’ adoption certificates expire in one year. In order to continue to support them customers must collect another 500 tabs from Barbara’s Puffin Cereal.
“It took us three years to collect the tabs we needed the first time, so it’s going to be a real challenge to collect that many in just one year. Hopefully people will be encouraged by Mikey and Weblos’ adoption and continue to save those tabs for us,” said La Peare.
The Stone Store and its customers would like to thank Barbara’s Bakery, Inc. and Audubon’s Project Puffin for helping to make the project a success.

The Stone Store gets a blog!

2009-10-30T09:55:00.000-07:00

To keep you more up to date on what is going on at The Stone Store we now have a blog. Check back soon for new updates, including information on the up coming customer appreciation day!