Mother's Organic Living Magazine - Holiday 2022

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Thanksgiving Plant–based Entrees

Convenient Holiday Side Options

Mother’s Holiday Shopping List

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Easy Hummus Appetizer Holiday Stovetop Simmer

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Always-organic, always-delicious shortcuts like Simply Organic Gravy Seasoning Mixes help you spend more time at the table. Because when you go all-out for family and friends — you deserve to celebrate with them.

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EDITOR IN CHIEF

EDITORIAL

Deborah Rubino: Project Support

Kevin Konopelski: Project Support

DESIGN & LAYOUT

Danny Lora: Chief Designer

Yrene Ramirez: Graphic Designer

CONTRIBUTORS

Paul Cassara

Michael Lappin

Bryan Reed Terry Holland

Marie Harle

Paola Rivera

James Saldutti

Angel Rosales

Pamela Lechtenberg

Kendall Stein

LETTER FROM THE CEO

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve…as we think of the holiday season, a lot of things come to mind, but for many, there is nothing better than being surrounded by loved ones and a homemade meal. It’s cooking grandma’s famous apple berry pie, it’s the “remember when” moments that make you laugh until you cry, it’s sitting around a table sharing the special dishes you may only make once a year. Mother’s is here to make these magical moments both healthy and affordable this holiday season.

Whether you make everything from scratch or pick up some of our homemade ready-to-eat options, if you are plant-based or like turkey, or anything in between, we are here to serve you and make your festivities the best you have ever had. We are known for the best plant-based sides so if you don’t want to do it all — we got you!

Whatever you’re celebrating this holiday season, may it be filled with good food, good company, and good health.

Happy Holidays!

Mother’s Market CEO

California Love LOCAL FARMS & FAMILY PRODUCERS

With the widest selection of organic produce in Southern California for over 40 years, Mother’s is your go-to fruit and veggie destination. Bringing Orange County and Los Angeles residents the best in organic does not just happen overnight. Through years of vetting, forming, and maintaining relationships with local farms and family producers, we are able to bring you the best of the best. With winter in mind, we wanted to share some of our amazing partners who supply us, and ultimately you, with top-quality organic produce.

Smallhold supplies Mother’s with specialty mushrooms grown right here in Los Angeles. Their farm, the first-ever Certified Organic mushroom farm in LA County, ensures maximum efficiency of water and energy usage, is run by an incredible team who is always paid above a living wage, and composts 100% of spent mushroom substrate (the growing medium for their mushrooms). Smallhold grows some of the most beautiful, unique mushrooms you’ve ever tasted: Blue Oyster, Lion’s Mane, Yellow Oyster, Trumpets, Shiitake, and more. Educating and sparking curiosity about mushrooms is an integral part of Smallhold’s mission. They want people to ask where their food comes from, think about their diet, and reconnect with the planet. Eat more mushrooms!

Rancho Meladuco Dates was established five years ago by Joan Smith. Smith was inspired by a lifetime of enjoying food, horticulture and working outdoors and she decided to turn a passion for farm fresh dates into something bigger. She is a CPA and mother of three turned date farmer - who, with no prior professional experience in the food or farming industry, leapt head first into her passion project, planting roughly 200 date palms on her family ranch in the Coachella Valley. The farm produces dates that are sweet and caramely and reminiscent of brown sugar. The brand’s illustrated boxes have attracted as much attention as their dates, and their handpicked, hand–packed delicious California grown dates have landed on the pages of gift guides in Wall Street Journal, Martha Stewart, Oprah, Bon Appetit, Real Simple, Forbes, Food & Wine and more.

Seasonal Produce SpotlightPOMEGRANATE HEALTH BENEFITS

A harbinger of the holiday seasons to come, Pomegranates arrive in stores in late September and are available through December. They are juicy, sweet fruits with edible seeds called arils which are rich in fiber. Pomegranates are known for their vibrantly colored juice but they have so much more to offer. Rich in antioxidants, pomegranates have the potential to support heart, brain, urinary and digestive health. Pomegranates may also help in keeping inflammation at bay and may help fight harmful microorganisms. Juiced, a pomegranate is a great addition to your smoothie or juice blend and makes a delicious acid in a vinaigrette dressing or marinade. The seeds are decorative and tasty in a salad and the pop of color makes a holidayworthy presentation! Look for organic pomegranates at Mother’s!

Savory PLANT-BASED ENTREES

If you’re plant-based, the holidays can be hard, but they don’t have to be! Just because you don’t eat turkey or ham doesn’t mean that you should miss out on enjoying a holiday main entree. Luckily, Mother’s has a few great options that will make you feel included at holiday gatherings.

Tofurky Roast

Skip the Cooking!CONVENIENT HOLIDAY SIDE OPTIONS

There should be no shame in going the convenient route this holiday season. In a time that is so busy, why make more work for yourself when you don’t have to? So when it comes to needing to whip up food for Friendsgiving or any sort of holiday potluck, skip the cooking and pick something up from Mother’s Homemade Grab & Go!

If you’re not sure where to start – the assortment of yummy foods can we overwhelming, we know! – here are some popular dishes that everyone will love.

Making

Prepared Foods

The Best Plant-Based Sides

Organic Homemade Vegan Mashed Yams

Organic Homemade Roasted Root Vegetables

Homemade Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Mushrooms

Homemade Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie

Dairy

Delightful SALTED CARAMEL APPLE PIE

This holiday season enjoy a delectably delicious apple pie with a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavor. This salted caramel apple pie will be the hit at your Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, or work potluck.

INGREDIENTS:

Pie crust of your choice

Salted caramel:

• 1 cup organic white sugar

• ¼ cup water

• ½ cup organic unsalted butter

• ½ cup organic heavy cream

• 1 ½ t. organic sea salt

Apple filling:

• 5 organic lemons

• 6 organic apples of your choice

Seasoning:

• ⅓ cup organic sugar

• 2 t. organic flour

• ¼ t. ground organic cinnamon

• ¼ t. ground organic allspice

• ⅛ t. ground organic nutmeg

Top of pie:

• 1 beaten organic egg

• Organic sugar for sprinkling

• 1 t. organic sea salt

DIRECTIONS:

Pie Crust

• Use your favorite recipe to prepare 2 pie crusts. Roll one crust to fit a 9-inch pie pan and cut the top into a lattice. Chill the rolled crust.

Salted Caramel

• Combine sugar and water over low heat to dissolve sugar. Add in the butter and bring to a boil (be careful not to burn it). Cook at a low boil until the mixture becomes a golden brown chestnut color.

• Once the mixture becomes the golden brown color remove from heat and add the heavy cream (be careful as the mixture is hot and will bubble, splatter and steam). Whisk the mixture together to combine over low heat and add the sea salt. Set aside while you prep the apple filling.

Apple Filling

• Juice lemons into a mixing bowl. Core, peel, and thinly slice the whole apples. Toss all the apple slices in the freshly squeezed lemon juice to prevent browning and to add flavor.

• In a small mixing bowl combine the seasoning for the apple filling. Toss the seasoning mixture over the apples and use your hands to coat the apple slices in the seasoning.

Assembly

• Preheat oven to 375°F

• Gather pie crust, caramel and apple filling. •Layer about ⅓ of the apples on the bottom of the crust so there are no gaps. Pour ⅓ of the caramel over the apples. Repeat this step two more times. (Try to save some caramel for the top of the pie once completed.)

•Lay the lattice crust over and crimp the edges of the crust. Add the last of the caramel over the pie. Brush crust with beaten egg, sprinkle sugar and sea salt.

• Bake pie on baking sheet larger than the pie for 20 minutes. Reduce oven to 325°F and bake for 30 minutes or until the apples are just soft.

• Let pie cool and then enjoy!

Pour in goodness

Holiday Entertaining EASY HUMMUS APPETIZER

Are you hosting a party this holiday season? Are you attending a Friendsgiving and forgot to bring the appetizer you signed up to bring? Mother’s has an easy holiday appetizer that will look like you put in all the effort.

Our Homemade Grab & Go Raw Garlic Hummus, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a dusting of chili flakes (because let’s spice up this party!), and Naan Dippers make for the perfect appetizer to wow your friends, family, and colleagues with. The smooth hummus has the perfect texture and garlic flavor. Adding our new Extra Virgin Olive Oil on top is the perfect addition to this appetizer, and don’t forget to spice up your holiday with some red pepper flakes. Once people dip a dipper in the hummus they will be asking for more. Holiday appetizer objective complete!

Self-Care HOSTESS GIFT IDEA

As you RSVP yes to all the fun holiday parties and gatherings, the difficult question arises of what to bring as a hostess gift. This is especially problematic when the hostess “has everything” so you’re left with no idea of what to bring. If you find yourself in this situation,

don’t stress – we’ve got you covered! Holiday entertaining can be exhausting so why not treat the hostess to a little self-care package? Put together some of your favorite self-care products and it will be a hit. Here are some of our suggestions!

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DIY Treat REINDEER CRUNCH

INGREDIENTS:

• 12 cups non-GMO popcorn

• 4 cups organic rice squares cereal

• 1 ½ cups salted organic mixed nuts (optional)

• ½ cup organic butter

• ¼ cup Wholesome Organic Light Corn Syrup*

• ¼ t. salt

• 2 cups Wholesome Organic Fair Trade Light Brown Sugar*

• 1 t. vanilla extract

• 12 ounces Lily’s Peppermint Flavor Baking Chips (Stevia Sweetened) OR semi-sweet chocolate chips*

(You can use 6 oz. of both for a holiday flare!)

*found in Mother’s baking aisle

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 250°F

2. Combine popcorn, cereal and nuts in a large bowl

3. Melt butter in a large saucepan and stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt and bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla

4. Pour sugar mixture over popcorn mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until coated. (Mixture is very hot! Be careful at this step.)

5. Spread mixture in a single layer in two lightly greased baking pans. (You can use the butter wrappers for greasing the pans.)

6. Bake at 250°F for 30 minutes, stirring once half way through

7. Cool completely in pans on wire racks

8.Break into chunks

9. Melt peppermint and/or chocolate chips (separately if using both) just until melted (double boiler works best here!) and drizzle over popcorn.) Enjoy!

Making Spirits BrightEGGNOG COCKTAIL

Whether you need a signature drink for a holiday party you’re hosting or just want a festive drink to enjoy while watching a seasonal movie, you can’t go wrong with an eggnog cocktail. Don’t miss out on trying this recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

Makes one drink.

• 1 oz. bourbon

• 1 oz. coconut rum

• 2 oz. eggnog (dairy or alternative)

• 1 oz. coconut milk

• Organic nutmeg

• Organic cinnamon

DIRECTIONS: 1. Build in a shaker 2. Add ice 3. Shake until well chilled 4. Strain into a fancy glass 5. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and cinnamon

DIY HOT CHOCOLATE BAR

For a festive addition to your holiday party this season, consider setting up a hot chocolate bar for your guests to enjoy. Not only will it be fun for guests to create their own custom hot chocolate, but also, the hot chocolate bar doubles as festive decor – and it’s surprisingly easy to put together! Here’s how to do it.

Toppings

The star of the show for a hot chocolate bar is the variety of toppings! Here are some of our favorites to include:

• Whipped cream

• Mini chocolate chips

• Peppermint bark

• Chocolate syrup

• Candy canes or peppermint sticks

• Sprinkles

• Toasted coconut shreds

• Mini marshmallows

• Caramel sauce

• Cookies

SPIKE IT (ADULTS 21+ ONLY)!

For the adults, a great addition to a hot chocolate bar is booze! Some options that pair well with hot chocolate include coffee liqueur, peppermint vodka, and an Irish cream liqueur.

Hot Chocolate

For the hot chocolate itself, we recommend skipping the mix and making it from scratch. Once made, you can leave it in a slow cooker so that it stays warm all evening and guests can use a ladle to serve themselves.

Holiday Breakfast SOURDOUGH FRENCH TOAST

There is something nostalgic about French toast. Most everyone has had it, especially at a weekend brunch, and it holds a high place in the pantheon of sweet breakfast dishes. It is also surprisingly easy to make at home. It is made even better when you can get all the ingredients at your local Mother’s! If you’re planning on hosting a holiday breakfast this season, try this recipe.

Cooking and Eating

Manifest the New Year DIY VISION BOARD

A fun group or solo activity to close 2022 and welcome 2023 is to create your own vision board. After the busy holiday season, it’s the perfect opportunity to sit back and relax with friends while envisioning the year ahead. If you’re not sure where to start, here are some guidelines that can help.

Gather the Supplies

If you’re planning to make a physical vision board, the first step is to make sure you have all the necessary supplies. For the board, you can get a small poster board, corkboard, or magnetic board. Depending on which type of board you go with, you will need glue sticks, adhesive tape, or push pins. From there, you just need scissors and the most important part, the magazines!

For those planning to make a digital board, there are many online vision board websites you can choose from. Our favorite is Canva.

Establish Your Goals

The hardest part! It’s important to really think through what you want to include on your vision board – both big and small goals. Think about what you want to improve upon, new activities you want to try, what you enjoy doing…there are endless options.

Pair Your Goals with Visuals

As you’re cutting images, quotes, phrases, words, etc. out of the magazines, make sure everything you’re including fits your goals and represents things you truly want in your life. You can clip and glue everything as you create the board; however, we prefer to clip out a bunch of stuff and then organize it all after.

Create Your Vision Board

Once you have everything you want on your vision board, it’s time to attach it all to your board. Lay it out in a way that speaks to you while enjoying snacks and a glass of wine!