Local Artisans Bring Handmade and Vintage Finds
Lido Village Artisan Market Starts This Sunday
This week we welcome a special new addition to the market. From January 20th to February 10th we will host up to fifteen local artisans featuring top quality handmade and vintage finds. Whether you're shopping for yourself, or looking for a special one-of-a-kind gift, we know you'll be impressed with the fantastic wares our artisans have to offer. For more info on vendors participating each Sunday or info on how to get involved, visit the Lido Village Artisan Market on Facebook.
New Gourmet Sweet Treats from Orange Clementine
Brand new vendor, Orange Clementine, has delicious cakes and cookies made with genuine local California grown citrus. Their orange and lemon pound cakes have an amazing and refreshing aroma. They created their signature orange pound cake with inspiration from memories of orange groves and citrus blossom perfume in the Orange County air. Be sure to swing by for a sample!
Speaking of Citrus
Cold and flu season is here, but don't you worry, we've got plenty of Vitamin C direct from the farm! Visit Atkins Nursery at the market for a variety of citrus fruits like cara cara oranges and ruby red grapefruit. Citrus is an excellent source of Vitamin C, which is essential in helping prevent those winter flu germs from knocking down your door. Vitamin C also helps your body heal and has been shown to help lower blood pressure and cortisol levels when under stress. Sounds like a winner!
Dark Leafy Greens to Heal
Spinach is an amazing nutritious cool weather California crop you may want to eat more of this season. Spinach, and other dark leafy greens like kale, chard, and mustard greens are excellent sources of Vitamins K and A. Sometimes Vitamin K doesn't get enough props, but it sure does help us when we need it most. Vitamin K not only promotes bone health (combined with calcium of course), but it also helps you heal from minor cuts and scrapes (which is important during flu season when your immune system is tested). One cup of fresh spinach is about two handfuls and is equal to one veggie serving. Think about how easy it is to toss two handfuls of spinach in the blender with berries and OJ for breakfast. Yum! Be sure to visit Gaytan Family Farms on Sunday to pick up your leafy greens!
Go Nuts for Almonds
Almonds are known to be the healthy nuts on the block. They pack a serious nutritional punch to help with inflammation in the body and they actively promote good heart health. Almonds are also a good source of Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant shown to help maintain a healthy immune system and healthy hair and skin. And remember, almonds are packed with healthy fats to keep you feeling full longer. Now that's a nutritious and delicious snack to keep on hand this winter. Visit Hopkins AG for fresh raw, roasted, and flavored almonds. They even have almond butter!
Stay with us as we continue to grow the market and provide top quality local products. Next week we welcome back organic seasonal farmer, Sahu Subtropicals from Rainbow, California.
See you Sunday!
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