Updates: March 16th 2020

Hello everyone,

Do you feel like you have constant whiplash? Us too.

After agonizing deliberations, we have decided that this week, we will be closed through Sunday, March 22nd. This is an unprecedented move in our 46 years in business.

We are doing this as a proactive measure to keep our staff as healthy as possible - to allow them a week of rest and self-care.

All staff will be paid for the week of missed work - as if it were a normal week. This is a significant financial hit to our business, during a week of no sales, but is an investment we feel is absolutely necessary. Our team are the reason we keep going.

Our Mercato online shop is open today for same-day deliveries picked up by 5pm - and after that it will be closed through Sunday the 22nd. We apologize for any errors in our inventory - the system isn’t totally keeping up with demand.

Next week, we hope to open again, in some format, somehow. We know - and are so grateful that - many of you see us as an “essential business” like other grocery stores and pharmacies. We promise to keep you posted.

We are completely heartbroken. But we believe this is the right thing to do, because the health and well being of our community is everything to us.

If you wish to - no pressure whatsoever - you could consider buying a CN gift card. Link is here. We’ll mail them out early next week, or you can pick up in store as soon as we open again.

Thanks for your love and understanding and please keep checking in with us - we’ll update you as we go forward. ️

Michael, Elizabeth, Emily, Caleb, and the CN team

Updates: March 15th, 2020

Hello everyone,

Some important updates. We’re open today 10am - 6pm (Sunday) at both stores and will limit the number of customers at a time if it gets busy. For our health, and yours.

We’re closed Monday and Tuesday, but will still be fulfilling local delivery orders via Mercato. Link to order is here. We’re doing our part to #flattenthecurve while also recognizing that we play the role of grocery store and natural pharmacy for many of you.

We plan to open on Wednesday at 10am but will likely be scheduling customers via appointment - so you can shop with ease and the maximum of space to roam. More on that to come.

We are also, as of today, not accepting any returns (for refund or store credit) at this time. This for the safety of our staff (in not being asked to touch and examine products that have left our store). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. We strongly encourage you to buy only what you need.

Thanks for your love and understanding and please keep checking in with us - we’ll update you as we go forward. ❤️

Updated Hours + Policies

Some updates from our team!

Hello everyone! We’re sure the rest of Cambrighallstonville is sick of hearing about Covid-19 as much as we are, but we felt it was important to send out some updates to our hours and protocols. These updates will hopefully allow us to keep our doors open as long as possible, while making sure our staff can stay healthy and supported:

1.

In order to support our team, allow for extra rest time in the evenings, and reduce the complexity of our schedule, we are changing our hours, effective tomorrow (Saturday, March 14th).

Both stores will be open: Every Day 10am - 6pm

This is obviously a fluid situation, and we will keep you updated with any changes as they come. Thanks for your patience and understanding as always. We’re so grateful to have you as customers.

2.

We are also encouraging our staff to practice social distancing. Therefore, they will make an effort to stand three feet away from each other and you, for everyone’s safety and peace of mind.

3.

For the time being, we are removing self-serve at the bulk herbs table, as well as our BYO jar policy. Our staff will gladly fill up to 5 herbs (per visit) for you in paper or plastic bags. This will allow us to fulfill orders and ensure the utmost sanitary process. We are also happy to fill your kombucha bottle or growler (no self-serve). Our staff are washing their hands very frequently and we are using cleansing wipes and disinfectant spray. More details will be available via the signage in store.

4.

We reserve the right to refuse entry or service to any customer exhibiting symptoms of a communicable illness. This is for our team’s protection and the rest of our customers. If you are feeling under the weather, please consider ordering from our Same Day Local Delivery portal!

5.

Our Boston Landing store is less crowded - and for once that’s a good thing! If you would like the same friendly, knowledgeable experience and a wide selection of immune products and delicious treats, but with a lot more space to roam freely, stop by 92 Guest Street in Brighton MA.

Thank you for your patience and understanding with us, as we do our best to support our amazing team and stay open to support our customers’ needs.

Can’t make it into our stores? Try our same-day local delivery service via Mercato!

Not All Boiled Mush: A Celebration of Irish Cuisine and Culture

By John B, Grocery Team Lead

Around mid-March every year, we Americans (and especially we Bostonians) often take some time to celebrate Irish culture… sort of. I mean we’re not often discussing the finer points of our favorite Samuel Beckett plays or Oscar Wilde quotes or anything, but there’s plenty of green beer, plastic shamrocks, and silly hats. Dropkick Murphys blasting from every bar in town. Maybe when the day drinking whets your appetite the local pub will offer up their standard nachos… but with corned beef! Or their standard spring rolls… but with corned beef! Or their standard uh… well, you see where this is going.  But if you’ve ever had an interest in celebrating Irish food in a more sophisticated style, this is the blog post for you!“But John,” I hear some of you protesting, “…isn’t Irish food just bland and under-seasoned boiled mush?” The answer is… sometimes. It was in the household I grew up in. But it doesn’t have to be! Replace that boiling water with some beer, broth, and oil. Use sauerkraut instead of plain ol’ cabbage. Get creative with your spices. You can make a boiled dinner to die for, and I am going to show you how. But that’s not all! We’re going to help you Irish up your breakfast, lunch, and dessert, as well! We will be cooking with a lot of booze today, but as always those particular ingredients are optional. Just sub in water. 

Should you need a cooking soundtrack, I’m also including a Spotify playlist of my favorite Irish artists, although I must issue a strong parental advisory warning with regards to some of the lyrics contained therein. After all, Irish art and profanity have been intertwined since even before England and the US famously suppressed Joyce’s Ulysses some hundred years ago.

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Listen to my Spotify Playlist for St. Patty’s Day!

Fruit and Oat Scones

@rigoniasiagousa Apricot Preserves and Crystal’s Raw Cranberry Honey

Ingredients:

1 ½ Cups Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour
1 ¼ Cup Bob’s Red Mill Rolled Oats, uncooked
¾ Cup Cambridge Naturals dried apricots, chopped
½ Cup Cambridge Naturals dried cranberries, chopped
¼ Cup Nutiva Coconut Sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
¼ tsp Celtic Sea Salt 
½ Cup Nutty Life Oatmilk
6 tbsp butter (Irish butter, if possible!), with extra for spreading
1 Brookford Egg, lightly beaten
Fior Di Frutta Apricot Preserves, for spreading
Crystal’s Cranberry Honey, for spreading

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375. In a bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then stir in fruit. Add milk and egg, and mix until dry ingredients are sufficiently moist. Place the dough on a lightly greased or parchment lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle a little flour onto the dough and roll or pat into an 8” circle. With a sharp knife, score 12 wedges. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cut the scones apart and serve warm with honey, butter, and apricot preserves on the side for spreading.

Smoked Wild Salmon with Chive Pancakes

Ingredients:

4 6-ounce packages Patagonia Provisions Wild Sockeye Salmon, cut into 3 pieces each
6 handfuls mixed greens
1 lemon, finely sliced
2 handfuls chives, one halved and one chopped
2 tbsp Primal Kitchen Mustard
1 tbsp Oleamea Olive Oil
¼ Lakewood Organic Lemon Juice
4 Brookford Eggs, beaten
2/3 Cup Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour
1 cup Nectar & Green Almond Milk

@primalkitchenfoods Spicy Brown Mustard is delicious on pretty much everything

Instructions:

Whisk ½ tablespoon olive oil with the mustard and lemon juice for your dressing and set aside. Mix together the eggs, flour, chopped chives, and almond milk until smooth. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat, add ½ tablespoon olive oil and use a napkin to wipe it around the pan. Pour a ladleful of the pancake batter and swirl to cover base. Cook about 1 minute, flip, then cook another 30 seconds or so. Remove your pancake and repeat until you’re out of batter. To serve, arrange mixed greens in piles on the size of six plates. Fold pancakes into quarters and sit next to the leaves. Loosely drape two slices salmon over the greens and pancakes, tuck a couple slices lemon and the halved chives under the salmon, then drizzle the entire plate with your dressing.

John’s Extra Savory Boiled Dinner

@oleamea_evoo is local to Boston!

Ingredients:

1 packaged corned beef
2 cups Kettle & Fire Beef Bone Broth
2 cups Guinness or another stout beer
1/4 cup Oleamea Olive Oil
1 jar Real Pickles Garlic Sauerkraut
Various CN bulk herbs of your choosing (allspice, coriander, mustard seed, peppercorn, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, dill, crushed red pepper, and anise are all good options but feel free to get creative!)
2lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into roughly 2” pieces
1lb carrots, peeled and cut into roughly 2” pieces
1 onion, diced

Instructions:

First and foremost: throw away the little spice packet that comes with your corned beef and make up a tablespoon or two of your own with your bulk CN spices. Place the carrots, potatoes, onion, and sauerkraut in your slow cooker and place the beef on top. Add your spices, olive oil, beer, and bone broth. Add enough water to cover the beef and vegetables if they aren’t already covered and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Pull the meat and veggies out of the broth, carve up the beef, and serve!

Whiskey Mocha Mousse with Earl Grey Whipped Cream

@tandemcoffeeroasters !!! So, so good

Ingredients:

10 ounces Cambridge Naturals Organic Dark Chocolate Dollops
1 1/2 tbsp butter (Irish butter, if possible!)
3 tbsp Tandem Time and Temperature Instant Coffee 
4 tbsp Cadia Coconut Cream
4 Brookford Eggs, whites separated from yolks
1/3 Cup plus 1 tbsp. Nutiva Coconut Sugar
2 tbsp Irish Whiskey
2 tbsp Bailey’s Irish Cream
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 teaspoon Mem Loose Leaf Earl Grey Tea
A pinch of Celtic Sea Salt

Instructions:

Add chocolate dollops, butter, and coffee to a small saucepan over low heat. Melt and stir until smooth. In a small saucepan, whisk the egg yolks, 1/3 cup coconut sugar, whiskey, and one tablespoon coconut milk over low-medium heat until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Mix your chocolate and egg mixtures with the remaining 4 tablespoons milk, whisk until completely smooth then refrigerate while whipping egg whites in a mixture with a pinch of salt until stiff and frothy. Add 1 tbsp coconut sugar and beat again until glossy. Gradually fold egg whites into chocolate mixture, taking care not to over-mix. Divide into mason jars or glasses and chill for at least 3-4 hours. Just before serving, use your electric mixer to whip the heavy cream, Bailey’s, and tea until soft peaks form. Layer the whipped cream generously over the mousse and enjoy!

Ease Into The New Year

By Eric, CN Shift Lead + The Naturalist Contributor

Ahhh January. The month of resolutions, broken resolutions, and post-holiday hangovers. Also some seriously icy temps. After a busy holiday season, our staff often crave some R&R - slowing down, reducing stress, taking time to relax. Here are some favorite items to help us ease into the new year:

CBD. CBD. CBD. CBD.

We have a large selection of products infused with the increasingly popular hemp extract CBD (cannabidiol). CBD is commonly used to address your body’s response to tension, both mental and physical. Aside from the tinctures, gummies and capsules, we stock some delicious treats: CBD-infused chocolates, honey straws, gummies, caramels and mints. One of my favorites are the 30mg CBD dark chocolates from Vital Leaf, which come in three flavors: Roasted Hazelnut, Classic Dark and Toasted Quinoa Crunch. All three are vegan.

And, don’t forget the topical options: Cremes, sprays and balms and bath salts. The 4 oz CBD bath salts from Inesscents make the perfect gift for a friend or loved one experiencing challenging times. They come as unscented or with eucalyptus oil. Both include the traditional healing flower calendula as well as relaxing lavender.

Cambridge Naturals Anxiet-Ease

Exactly what the name implies, Anxiet-Ease by Cambridge Naturals is a calming mix of herbs for relaxation as well as Saint John’s Wort for mood support. It’s a tincture in alcohol, so it’s not for everyone. Anxiet-Ease is available in both one and two ounce bottles, as well as by bulk, so you can re-use your bottles and reduce the anxiety of the planet.

TheraWay Stress Ball

These anti-stress balls are perfect for carrying in your bag and using during heightened moments - on long T commutes, during endless meetings, or while watching the next electoral debate.

Anti-AnxieTea™

Our large bulk section includes many herbs that offer traditional stress support. Creating your own herbal tea blends makes a wonderful, creative present. We also have a selection of cool little containers to package your tea blend in. I love the ones with clear window tops so you can see the tea inside. Purchase the herbs separately and combine them at home. Here are some suggested herbs that pair well for a relaxing blend:

Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Linden Leaf, Hops, Skullcap, Blue Vervain

You may want to add peppermint or hibiscus for flavor; maybe sprinkle some gorgeous rosebuds on top of the mix. Release your creative instincts!

Resolution Solutions for Your New Change in Diet

By John, Assistant Grocery Lead

Well, the earth has made it around the sun yet again, and we’re all making plans to better ourselves. Sometimes these plans pan out, often they don’t. And that’s okay! There’s always next year, or honestly literally any day of your life, to try and make some positive changes. 

But if you chose the beginning of the ‘20s to try and make a change in diet, we’ve got some great recipes to help get you started that aren’t too difficult and taste delicious. Whether you’re going vegan, gluten-free, keto, paleo, or Whole30, we’ve got something for you below. As always, come on in to Cambridge Naturals and ask our helpful staff for even more great suggestions!

VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE COCONUT CURRIED LENTILS

• 1.5 cups Tru Roots sprouted green lentils

• 2 cups prepared Beyond Broth Yummy Tummy broth

• 1 can Cadia organic coconut cream

• 2 tbsp Mekhala Living red curry paste

• 2 Diaspora single origin whole chilis, minced

• 1 tbsp Lakewood lemon juice

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 3 cups crushed tomato

• 1 onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups kale, chopped

• ½ tsp Diaspora single origin turmeric

• 1 tsp Cambridge Naturals bulk coriander

• 1 tsp Cambridge Naturals bulk cumin

• ¼ tsp Cambridge Naturals bulk nutmeg

• Celtic Sea Salt and CN bulk black pepper to taste

In a slow cooker, add all ingredients except lemon, salt, and pepper. After six hours stir in those three ingredients, garnish to your liking, and serve. How’s that for easy?

PALEO THAI CHICKEN PIZZA

Ingredients for the flour:

• ½ cup Bob’s Red Mill almond flour

• ½ cup Nutiva coconut flour

• ½ cup tapioca flour

• ¾ tsp Celtic sea salt

• 1 Brookford egg

• ¼ cup Oleamea olive oil

• 1/3 cup Cadia coconut cream

• 1 tsp Boston Honey Company honey

Ingredients for the sauce:

• 1 Diaspora single origin red chilli, seeds removed

• 1 clove garlic

• 2 tbsp Bragg’s apple cider vinegar

• 1/8 tsp Celtic sea salt

• ½ tsp Frontier arrowroot

• ¼ cup water

• ¼ cup Boston Honey Company honey

Toppings:

• ½ zucchini thinly sliced in rounds

• ½ red bell pepper thinly sliced

• 1/8 red onion thinly sliced

• ½ cup chicken breast, cooked and shredded

• 1 Brookford egg yolk

• 3 tbsp Cadia coconut cream

• ¼ tsp Celtic sea salt

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place chili, garlic, vinegar and salt in a food processor until garlic and chili are finely chopped. Transfer to a small saucepan. Put the arrowroot and water in a small bowl, stir together, and add to saucepan. Stir in the honey and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat once the mixture thickens. Place your three flours and salt in a bowl, and make a well in the center. In a smaller bowl, whisk egg, olive oil, coconut cream and honey, then pour into the well of your flour. Combine with a rubber spatula and let sit for a few minutes. Shape dough into a ball, then press into a circle. Place dough, sans toppings or sauce, into the oven for about five minutes. Remove crust from the oven and spread on your chili sauce. Top with zucchini, pepper, chicken, and onion. Mix together the coconut cream, egg yolk, and salt, and pour evenly over the top of your creation. Bake again for 10 minutes and top with fresh basil. Voila.

WHOLE 30 INSTANT POT SESAME CHICKEN

• 2lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast sliced into thin strips

• 1 package frozen broccoli florets

• 3 tbsp Primal Kitchen avocado oil

• 1 tbsp & 1 tsp Frontier arrowroot

• ½ cup Kettle & Fire chicken bone broth

• 1/3 cup Big Tree coconut aminos

• 1 tbsp Bragg’s apple cider vinegar

• 2 tsp Spectrum toasted sesame oil

• 2 tbsp Cambridge Naturals sesame seeds, toasted

• 2 green onions, sliced

• ½ tsp Cambridge Naturals bulk black pepper

• ¼ tsp Cambridge Naturals bulk red pepper flakes

Place the chicken in a medium bowl and sprinkle with the pepper. Add 1 tbsp arrowroot and toss to coat. Set your instant pot to saute at a medium heat. Add the avocado oil and half the chicken and cook for about six minutes, stirring once. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken. In a small bowl, mix together the broth, aminos, vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and remaining arrowroot until arrowroot is dissolved. Return the chicken to the pot, select manual, and add your sauce. Cook six minutes covered, stir, and then cook another six minutes. Meanwhile, steam, boil, or roast the broccoli to your liking. Serve the chicken over the broccoli, sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions.

KETO MAC & CHEESE

• A little butter, for baking dish

• 2 medium heads cauliflower, cut into florets

• 3 tbsp Oleamea olive oil

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 4 cups shredded Neighborly Farms raw extra sharp cheddar

• 6 oz cream cheese, cubed

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella

• Celtic sea salt & Cambridge Naturals bulk black pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp. Hosta Hill fermented hot sauce

• 4 ounces Epic Sea Salt & Pepper pork rinds

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

Preheat oven to 375 and butter a 9” x 13” baking sheet. Toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt. Roast cauliflower on baking sheets for roughly 40 minutes. Meanwhile, heat cream in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in cheeses, except for Parmesan. Remove from heat, add hot sauce, fold in cauliflower and add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine crushed pork rinds, Parmesan, and the remaining olive oil. Sprinkle in an even layer over the cauliflower and cheese. Bake for about 15 minutes and then place under the broiler for 2 minutes or so to toast the topping. Garnish as you see fit and chow down!

Gift Guide: For the DIY-er!

By Emily J, Customer Service Specialist

Do-it-yourself wellness gifts are the ones that keep on giving! Not only is the present itself beautiful, but it encourages activities that emphasize relaxation, stress-reduction, and creativity.

The Budding Plant Parent

For the person in your life who wants to grow a lush indoor urban jungle. Foolproof watering system that can survive any self-proclaimed plant killer. Green thumb not necessary, only water! Great way to brighten up a windowsill, desk, dorm room, or anywhere that needs a little sparkle.

• Terracotta Grow Kit in Prickly Pear or Healing Aloe. Comes in a cute terracotta pot that does not require soil, so no mess! Created with a hydroponic system known as “wicking,” which brings water and nutrients up to the plant's roots, so if you over water or forget to completely, your plant will be fine. This is as easy as it gets!

• Paired with Down to Earth Basics Plant Mister- Both chic and funky, this is delightful glass mister will keep any plant happy and flourishing. 

The Epicurean Expert

When you come over, they always have something delicious simmering, they’re never afraid to try a new cuisine, they know where a farmers market is on any given day, here’s what to get this DIY culinary connoisseur:

• Now Real Food. Sprouting Jar with 3 small jars of bulk Mountain Rose Sprouting Seeds- Alfalfa, Broccoli, Wheat Grass- Add a homegrown pizazz to their provisions. Great way to jazz up their avocado toast, salad or smoothies! This is fabulous for both new and experienced culinary artists. This Jar includes instructions and recipes. 

• Modern Sprout: Hydro Grow Kit. Cultivate an indoor herb garden with this Modern Sprout Hydro Grow kit, fresh basil for that delish pasta sauce or lavender for a soothing tea, both would be a delightful gift for your foodie friend.

• Modern Sprout: Herb Pull & Pinch. This handy bamboo kitchen tool has four sharp beveled holes that quickly strip herbs and leafy greens from their stems into the integrated dish. Easy to use and makes for the freshest of garnishes. 

The Fermented Friend!

Crazy for Kombucha? Kooky for Kimchi? Silly for Sauerkraut? I think you know where I'm going with this,its the perfect present for your pickled pal (sorry,not sorry)!

• A lifetime of Kombucha with Homebrewing Kit and Scoby by Revival Homestead Supply: Not only are you gifting them something they already love but you are going to save them tons of money on their ‘bucha budget! This brewing jar contains everything but the scoby (don’t worry we got that!). Now, They can finally make their ultimate brew!

• Bulk Jars & Regency Naturals Cheesecloth: These two items are the bare essentials for any fermentation or canning. This would pair well with the book, The Art of Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katz (Winner of the 2013 James Beard Foundation Book Award for Reference and Scholarship, and a New York Times bestseller) a highly praised and incredibly in-depth guide to all things fermentation, they will be a pro in no time. 

The #Selfcare Sweetheart kit

Are 80% of their Instagram posts of them wearing face masks or bathtubs full of colorful bath bombs? Take their self care game to the next level with these DIY staples!

Many home body care recipes call for these items:

• Coconut Oil

• Shea Butter

• Cocoa Butter

• Beeswax

• Essential Oils 

• Rose buds, calendula, lavender.

• Mason Jars or tins 

• Lip Balm Kit by Revival Homestead Supply : This nifty kit offers ten DIY natural lip balms that can be customized to the makers choosing! Plus it only takes 30 mins and won’t break the bank. Fun for all ages and skill levels.

• New to the diy Natural Beauty game? Don’t fret, Wild Beauty by Jana Blankenship is a straightforward guide of self care recipes to get them glowing and relaxed this winter.

Gift Guide: For Your Zero-Waste Bestie

By Meghan B, Customer Service Specialist & The Naturalist Contributor

‘Tis the season to ditch the plastic and eliminate unnecessary waste! Whether your friend/family member is a zero-waste newbie or an eco warrior, these thoughtful gifts will help support a more minimalist lifestyle that doesn’t compromise on quality or function.

Bees Wrap

Upgrade from undesirable plastic wrap and sandwich bags to cute and reusable Bee’s Wraps. Made in Vermont from 100% biodegradable materials and packaged responsibly. Use and maintenance is simple, mold and seal the wrap with the warmth from your hands and a simple cold water rinse to keep clean. With a wide range of sizes you can cover food containers, wrap a loaf of bread or stow your sandwich away. The Explorer Pack is a great place to start for anyone looking to reduce single use plastic consumption and feel that zero waste joy, again and again and again... you get the point!

Eco Bags

These reusable Produce and Bulk Bags from Ecobags are just the thing for anyone looking to move away from pesky plastic bags. The package of three comes in multiple sizes offering versatility to store produce and bulk items from rice to broccoli and beyond. Adorned with delicious vegetable graphics and made of 100% natural cotton these bags will be a helpful addition to any zero waste lifestyle.

Bambu Travel Utensil Set

We all eat on the go and reusable utensils are a necessary tool for the fast-paced, zero-waster.  Bambu makes remembering your reusable utensils simple with this all in one Travel Utensil Set with Eco-Conscious Pouch. The cork pouch keeps the utensils together and tidy in your bag or lunch box. Go ahead and cut disposable cutlery for good.

Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher

Plastic water bottles? Is this 1999? Who needs them when you can refill your own water bottle, with clean, pristine water over and over. With a 100+ gallon filter life  (approximately 474 Klean Kanteens) the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher removes on average 99.7% of harmful tap water contaminants. Proudly built in the USA and extensively lab tested you can confidently give the gift of safe drinking water while adding to the 450,000,000+ plastic water bottles Clearly Filtered users have already saved. Happy Hydrating!! 

Modest Mylk

Plant based and zero-waste! Modest Mylk’s Mylk Bases are a great way to get your plant based milk with zero waste. Each 11 oz, recyclable jar makes 336 oz of plant based milk and saves 11 aseptic cartons from being sent to the landfill. Available in four yummy flavors, Vanilla, Unsweetened Oat, Unsweetened Macadamia and Unsweetened Cashew. Simply blend 1 Tbsp of Modest Mylk with 2 cups of water and store in refrigerator. A delicious, nutritious zero waste must have.

Gift Guide: For the Coffee/Tea Connoisseur

By Andrea, CN Customer Service Specialist

The holidays are a time where I think of home the most. If you have never met a Honduran before, I will tell you the one thing that holds true for us all: we take our coffee very seriously. No smell brings up happier memories than that of a pot of freshly brewed coffee in the morning. A typical day in my house included a cup of coffee every morning with breakfast - and likely after every other meal, too - and a cup of tea before bed. 

Dew Brew-In-Mug 

This mug is a must-have if the tea lover in your life is constantly on the go. It comes with a basket infuser so that they can seep their tea for as long or as little as they want. It also comes with a stainless steel lid so that they may take it with them to work, school, or wherever! If you’re looking to pair this gift with a little something, I recommend Tamim Teas, which are delicious loose-leaf mushroom teas that come in a variety of flavors. 

Coffee by Tandem Coffee Roasters 

This Portland-based company does an amazing job at bringing coffee beans from all over the world right to your home. We Hondurans love our coffee so much that we don’t really go out of our way to export much, so I’ve found it pretty hard to find a good replacement living in the US. To my delight, however, Tandem carries Honduran beans! Grown in El Cielito, Honduras and roasted in Portland, Maine; David Munoz is a delicious light blend that will allow you to gift a little piece of my home to the coffee lover in your life. Tandem also offers beans from Guatemala and Ethiopia, plus seasonal blends and more awesome stuff! 

GROSCHE Oxford French Press

Ditch the single-use coffee filters and opt for the more sustainable, much nicer french press! When I first got mine I was a little intimidated, but after the first week with it it became my most prized possession. Simply add a heaping tablespoon of ground coffee for every cup of hot water, let it seep for a few minutes, press and voila! It’s also great because you can add more or less coffee to tailor the brew to your taste. Alternatively, in the warmer months I like to let the ground coffee and water mix sit in the fridge overnight and press it in the morning for a delicious cold brew. 

Brew Your Own Kombucha Kit

If the tea lover in your life is also a big DIY-er, this is the gift for them! Kombucha is a fermented, sweetened tea that has many health benefits aside from its delicious taste. This kit includes everything you need to make your first brew, including live SCOBY, which can yield an infinite amount of brews. Also infinite is the amount of flavor combinations you can come up with by adding fruits and/or herbs when bottling your brew… the sky’s the limit with this gift!

Ceremonial Matcha + Matcha Tea Whisk

I personally received this as a gift a few years back and it still remains one of my favorite presents I have ever received. Energizing yet grounding at the same time, matcha is an antioxidant powerhouse that has been used to enhance the experience of meditation for years. If your loved one gets unpleasant jitters from coffee, this might be a great alternative for them. I also love sweetening it with a little bit of honey, of which we have a beautiful selection at Cambridge Naturals that I invite you to browse through as well!

Gift Guide: Treat Yourself to these Treats

By Eric, CN Shift Lead + The Naturalist Contributor

Sometimes the best gift is the one you give yourself. Stave off the holiday season scaries with a little treat - and you’ll be crossing off that gift shopping list in no time! If you need an indulgent pick-me-up or a luxuriant calm-me-down, here are some tasty suggestions. Believe me, you’re worth it!

Honey Mama’s Chocolates

Each of the flavors is comprised of amazing natural ingredients. My favorite is the Cocoa-Nectar Bar, which includes raw honey; organic, sprouted almonds; and organic, raw Peruvian cacao powder. They are available in our refrigerated section, and they start melting as soon as they warm up. This is further incentive to eat them as soon as possible and quickly enjoy the mood-enhancing benefits of raw chocolate. Oh, and they are unbelievable delicious!

Vital Leaf CBD-infused Chocolates

Cambridge Naturals stocks several brands of CBD chocolates. My current favorite is Vital Leaf. Each bar contains a respectable 30 milligrams of full-spectrum CBD which, for most people, would be about two servings. But good luck stopping yourself after eating half of one of these tasty dark chocolate treats.

Rancho Gordo Premium Crimson Popcorn

Fun, heirloom popcorn. In my experience, every kernel pops. It’s crunchy & good. This proves I can suggest a non-chocolate treat! Consider popping corn with our reusable microwave Popper. It’s quick, easy to clean, avoids oils and works really well to pop every kernel.

Peanut Butter Halvah Heaven

All natural ingredients - this delicious halvah is highly reminiscent of Butter Fingers crossed with Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies. It makes the perfect gift for your gourmet food loving friend! Halvah Heaven is made in locally Rockport, Massachusetts by a women-owned company.

The Republic of Tea’s Beauty Sleep Chamomile Rose Tea

Includes an amazing blue flower called Butterfly Pea, which contains collagen-promoting anthocyanins. It has relaxing chamomile, delicious hibiscus and the complex flavors of schizandra. And, it’s blue!

Cambridge Naturals has lots of other self-indulgent goodies to discover, from grain-free chips and dairy-free dips, to organic, dried fruit and raw, sprouted nuts. So come in and reward yourself for whatever you need rewarding for.