We here over and over that we should eat healthy. But don’t hear how to or which foods, and why they are important. Check out this cool article that breaks down why foods like, bell peppers, spinach, pumpkin, almonds, broccoli and many other foods are awesome for your body. It is even better if you can pick them up local or organic!
As we’re sure you’ve all noticed, our store is currently in the midst of some construction. Behind those white tarps will soon be the home to many new exciting features in our store. As we try and work quickly and quietly to meet our expected opening date, we foremost apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. We know that once it’s all over, the end result will be well worth it. Here’s what to expect…
Burrito behemoth Chipotle recently highlighted factory-farmed pigs’ plight with an ad during this year’s Grammy Awards. The commercial drew national media attention to an important message: Support local, small-scale, chemical-free farmingrather than the heavily mechanized methods used by most major producers. The ad aligns with some of the philosophies the company lives by: Since 2001, Chipotle has sourced 100 percent of its pork from gestation-crate-free producers as part of the company’s “Food With Integrity” campaign.
We’d like to give a round of applause to Chipotle for putting money and energy into raising national awareness with this commercial!
VEGAN FOODS: gluten free veggie lasagna, local hunan BBQ tofu, green curried local tofu, buffalo vegan bites, black beans, basmati rice, vegan succotash, misir wat, tikel gomen, bedelijan, mujadara, gingered squash, steamed broccoli
VEGETARIAN: 5 spice roasted butternut squash
MEAT: cider braised chicken, braised chicken with olives and mushrooms, salami ziti, talapia with black beans and corn salsa, curry crusted pork loin, Spanish chicken, braised red cabbage with bacon
*Hot bar is subject to change throughout the day without notice.
VEGAN: local tofu stir fry, buffalo vegan bites, green curried local tofu, local Hunan bbq tofu, black beans, basmati rice, ater kik alicha, bedelijan, dinich wat, tikel gomen, vegetable curried rice, gomen, mujadara, steamed broccoli, misir wat
VEGETARIAN: roasted yellow tomato and blue cheese pasta
MEAT: braised red cabbage with bacon, spanish chicken, cajun pork loin, braised chicken with olives and mushrooms, trout with lemon asparagus cream sauce
*Hotbar is subject to change throughout the day without notice.
We’re super excited to get in two new local goat cheeses from Caromont Farm in Esmont, Virginia! Caromont is located just 23 miles south of Charlottesville where their core values of sustainable farming start with a commitment to their animals and a strong connection to place.
Gail Hobbs Page is the owner and cheese maker at Caromont Farm. Her cheeses enjoy a local as well as a regional following, and are sold at Specialty Cheese Shops, Farmers Markets, and Fine Restaurants throughout the Southeast. Caromont holds true to the basic farmstead principles of cheese making– they source no outside milk, use no frozen curd, and all cheeses are hand ladled. They continually strive to develop the terroir of Esmont in their cheeses through improving their soil fertility while practicing holistic herd practices.
Last week we headed over to Blanchard’s Coffee Co. on Forest Hill Ave. during their last few weeks at that location to test and taste some blends, single origins, and recommendations from Stephen for our upcoming house espresso blend. We even threw some milk in there to see how it held up.
In a few weeks, you’ll have the chance to try this delicious new house coffee, locally roasted right in Manchester at our new coffee, tea and juice bar. We’d love to know what you think!
We love Asparagus here at Ellwood Thompsons! It is great to know that something you love is great for your body. Asparagus is the leading supplier among vegetables of folic acid. A 5.3 ounce serving provides 60% of the recommended daily allowance for folacin which is necessary for blood cell formation, growth, and prevention of liver disease. Its wealth of nutrients, fiber and very low sodium and calorie content make asparagus a nutritionally wise choice. We have some beautiful organic asparagus on sale for $4.59lb. Stop by and grab a bunch while you can — they are going fast!
Barley is one of the oldest cultivated plants. It was first domesticated about 10,000 years ago in southwestern Asia. Barley is a wonderfully versatile cereal grain with a rich nutlike flavor and an appealing chewy, pasta-like consistency. Its appearance resembles wheat berries, although it is slightly lighter in color. Sprouted barley is naturally high in maltose. When fermented, barley is used as an ingredient in beer. Barley’s claim to nutritional fame is being a very good source of fiber and selenium, and a good source of phosphorus, copper and manganese. Stop by our hot bar and try some of our outstanding barley mushroom soup!
We’re in the market for a creative, funny, and original new bumper sticker for our store – and we’d love to have your help! Get your thinking caps on and shoot us some ideas. Keep it simple and keep it clean, we’re looking for ideas that make us and everyone around us smile. We’ll announce one winner on March 16th and then have those stickers made and available to the public!
One winner will receive a $50.00 gift card to our store, life-long Richmond fame, and a picture on our website!
Make sure you include your full name, email, phone number, zip code, and of course, your idea. Click on for the official rules and all the small print.
We here over and over that we should eat healthy. But don’t hear how to or which foods, and why they are important. Check out this cool article that breaks down why foods like, bell peppers, spinach, pumpkin, almonds, broccoli and many other foods are awesome for your body. It is even better if you can pick them up local or organic!
As we’re sure you’ve all noticed, our store is currently in the midst of some construction. Behind those white tarps will soon be the home to many new exciting features in our store. As we try and work quickly and quietly to meet our expected opening date, we foremost apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. We know that once it’s all over, the end result will be well worth it. Here’s what to expect…
We’re super excited to get in two new local goat cheeses from Caromont Farm in Esmont, Virginia! Caromont is located just 23 miles south of Charlottesville where their core values of sustainable farming start with a commitment to their animals and a strong connection to place.
Last week we headed over to Blanchard’s Coffee Co. on Forest Hill Ave. during their last few weeks at that location to test and taste some blends, single origins, and recommendations from Stephen for our upcoming house espresso blend. We even threw some milk in there to see how it held up.
We love Asparagus here at Ellwood Thompsons! It is great to know that something you love is great for your body. Asparagus is the leading supplier among vegetables of folic acid. A 5.3 ounce serving provides 60% of the recommended daily allowance for folacin which is necessary for blood cell formation, growth, and prevention of liver disease. Its wealth of nutrients, fiber and very low sodium and calorie content make asparagus a nutritionally wise choice. We have some beautiful organic asparagus on sale for $4.59lb. Stop by and grab a bunch while you can — they are going fast!
Barley is one of the oldest cultivated plants. It was first domesticated about 10,000 years ago in southwestern Asia. Barley is a wonderfully versatile cereal grain with a rich nutlike flavor and an appealing chewy, pasta-like consistency. Its appearance resembles wheat berries, although it is slightly lighter in color. Sprouted barley is naturally high in maltose. When fermented, barley is used as an ingredient in beer. Barley’s claim to nutritional fame is being a very good source of fiber and selenium, and a good source of phosphorus, copper and manganese. Stop by our hot bar and try some of our outstanding barley mushroom soup!
We’re in the market for a creative, funny, and original new bumper sticker for our store – and we’d love to have your help! Get your thinking caps on and shoot us some ideas. Keep it simple and keep it clean, we’re looking for ideas that make us and everyone around us smile. We’ll announce one winner on March 16th and then have those stickers made and available to the public!