Alliums are a staple item in most kitchens. Some are spicy, some are incredibly sweet once they have been cooked. They will either make or break the dish you are preparing. To me they are the glue for a recipe that holds everything together. Read More
Buying bulk is a great way to save money as we continue to be more aware of our nutrition while keeping on a budget. Here at LifeSource our bulk department is stocked with a variety of items such as: organic nuts to grind into your own fresh peanut, almond or hazelnut butter. We have 22 different grains including 4 kinds of oats, barley, quinoa and spelt. We have 25 different flours, 17 candies, dried fruits, sugars and 14 varieties of rice, as well as soaps, lotions, shampoos and bottles and jars to contain them.
LifeSource carries so many different kinds of flours that it can be confusing. Here is an alphabetical listing of many of the flours we offer. Most are in the bulk department, some in grocery, and some are in both:
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If you’re a parent, you’ll remember what a blessed thing sleep is in those months following your child’s birth. I remember long nights when the baby would wake up just minutes after I had finally gotten him to sleep; walking with him in the dark, softly singing whatever scraps of songs I managed to summon to my groggy brain: Irish folk tunes, Silvio Rodriguez, The Police, old hymns, and, I swear, just about every line from U2’s Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby. Though I may have been bleary-eyed and incoherent at work the following mornings, I recall those dances in the dark with my squalling son with some fondness. Read More
The question of what is healthy to eat is the bread and butter of our business, or should I say the quinoa and collard greens of our business. We carefully evaluate every new product and decide if it is worthy to be placed on our shelves. We do this because we want the foods we sell to be healthy for you to eat. That being said, if you ask us what diet you should follow, you may expect us to give you a specific answer. Unfortunately, this is difficult to do. Why? Let’s start by looking at what the average person eats . . . Read More
What is green tea?Green tea is a Chinese aromatic beverage prepared by adding water to cured leaves of Camellia sinensis, a rounded medium-sized evergreen shrub native to China and Southeast Asia. Black and white teas also come from C. sinensis, but are processed differently. Read More
“Baby, it’s cold outside,” as the old song goes. Add to that “dark,” “rainy,” and perhaps “busy” and “stressful,” and you can pretty much assume that what we most want to enjoy right now are some easy-to-make, warm, and delicious comfort foods. Add to that the desire to recreate traditional dishes that are attached to beloved memories. Add to THAT the increased number of work and family gatherings at this time of year…and it seems like the perfect time for an indulgent and savory appetizer, a hearty casserole, or tempting baked treat. Read More
Winter is upon us and fresh tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, and stones fruits have been replaced by their sturdier cousins potatoes, onions, hardy greens, and apples. Winter squash is one simple way we can add both bright colors and bright flavors that tend to be missing from our winter table. Winter squash are diverse in their shapes and sizes, some perfect for a single serving and others will feed your largest dinner party. Read More
That wonderful Holiday season is upon us. We’ve run out of time to delay and deny and procrastinate. The in-laws are coming, or we’re going there or we’re going to spend it quietly at home. The gifts need to be purchased, made, wrapped and mailed. Office Holiday Parties can be fun, or not… And then there’s all that food!! Cookies, cakes, pies, chips, dips, and lavish meals! Here’s a little article that may help you relax and enjoy this wonderful winter Celebration! Read More
I am thankful that my diabetic child is living in this age—a time in which she is able to have a healthy and relatively normal life, compared to that of diabetic children even just a few decades ago, let alone a century ago (when she very likely would have died). These enchiladas are inspired by a dish from Seva Restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. —Helen Shafran
Butternut Squash Enchiladas
This past year I’ve been more than grateful for my job here at LifeSource. Not only do I work for a business that promotes good health for all and the planet, I also get to work with a great crew and customers who have shown me that people truly care for this earth and all that inhabit it. I’ll be grateful for years to come for the knowledge and support I’ve received. —Jessica Hill
Sweet Potato Stuffed  Mushrooms
