The Hills Market (Worthington, Ohio) - Sale! Items thru March 15

The Hills Market is a locally-owned, specialty grocer located at the bottom of Worthington Hills - 7860 Olentangy River Road.   

Open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 




Sale Items

Prices good through 3/15/11

Wow Buy!: Vino de Milo's Pasta Sauce from Athens, Ohio (25 oz.) - Save $1.00

Wow Buy!: Kellogg's Cereals (5 Varieties) (8.9 - 12 oz. box) - $2.69 (Reg. up to $5.59) 

Wow Buy!: Chicken of the Sea Light Tuna Fish (Packed in Oil or Water) (5 oz.) - $.69 (Reg. $1.39)

Wow Buy!: Old El Paso Dinner Kids (4 varieties) (8.8 oz to 12 oz.) - $1.99 (Reg. up to $3.69)

Hills Own Marinated Mushroom Salad - $5.99/lb. (Save $1.00/lb.)

Hills Own Seven Onion Pilaf - $5.99/lb. (Save $1.00/lb.)

Hills Own Orange Chipotle Pork Tenderloin -  $11.99/lb. (Reg. Save $1.00/lb.)

All Chairman's Reserve Boneless Pork Chops & Roasts - $4.99/lb. (Save $1.00/lb.)

Fresh Tilapia Filets - $8.99/lb. (Save $1.00/lb.)
 
Sweet Florida Strawberries - $1.79/lb.
 
Florida Pink Grapefruit - 4/$2.00
 
Jumbo California Navel Oranges - $.69/lb.

Boar's Head Buffalo Chicken - $8.99/lb. (Save $1.00/lb.)

Boar's Head Golden Classic Chicken - $8.99/lb. (Save $1.00/lb.)

Boar's Head Everroast Chicken - $8.99/lb. (Save $1.00/lb.)

Ohio Market Day on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Hills Market!

Join us for Ohio Market Day on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Hills Market! 

The Hills Market is a locally-owned, specialty grocer located at the bottom of Worthington Hills - 7860 Olentangy River Road.     

Meet the people who make your food. Find new (and delicious) Ohio food products to put on your shelves. Taste new treats and learn about what makes local food (and local markets) so great!

This event features dozens of our favorite vendors, over 100 prizes, free hot dogs from Boar's Head (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and workshops with Ohio-based culinary experts.

 

  

Epicurean Peasant Food with Stanley's Market - 10 a.m.

Explore the differences in sausages as our friends from Toledo's Stanley's Market present Bangers (with Mash) and Polish Kielbasa (with Sweet & Sour Cabbage). They'll talk about the history of these dishes, while showing how to make their cabbage. Show up hungry!

Ohio Beef with Edible Columbus - 11 a.m.

Tricia Wheeler of Edible Columbus will show how to make Steak Au Poivre with Peppercorns and Snowville Heavy Cream served with a seasonal salad of mixed greens and dried fruit. Tricia's simple and delicious recipes let the ingredients steal the show.

The Sweet Side of EVOO with The Olive Orchard - 12 p.m. 

The Olive Orchard will share some its favorite favorites desserts using Extra Virgin Olive Oil, including Pound Cake (no butter), Cookies and other sweets.

Making Butter with Snowville Creamery - 1 p.m. 

The folks at Snowville Creamery will show you how simple it is to create your own butter in this exciting and entertaining demonstration. 

Also: Learn about all that culinary Columbus has to offer, with Bethia Woolf of Columbus Food Adventures!

Whole Foods Market® - This Week's Hot Deals (Ohio)

These prices are valid from March 9 thru March 15.

You can read all about the current coupon deals available in both the whole deal and available to print online here.

Sales appear to be regional or even by State. Please confirm with your store their coupon policy as some stores will allow you to use one manufacturer coupon + one Whole Foods coupon per item.

One Day Deals!

This Week's Hot Deals!

CHILE
Seedless
Green Grapes
A great addition to any cheese plate. Also simply perfect for snacking out
of hand.
$1.99 lb
Reg. $2.99 lb

ARGENTINA
Organic
Bartlett Pears
$1.69 lb
Reg. $2.49 lb

FARM-RAISED
Cooked Cocktail Shrimp
Previously Frozen,
26 – 30 count.
$10.99 lb
Reg. $13.99 lb

FARM-RAISED
Fresh, Whole Branzini
Fantastic rubbed with Bosari
salt and grilled whole.
$7.99 lb
Reg. $9.99 lb

FROM OUR BUTCHER
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
Grill, broil, stir-fry or sauté — a versatile staple for easy weeknight meals. Stock up and save!
$4.99 lb
Reg. $6.49 lb

FROM OUR BUTCHER
Irish
Pork Sausages
Breakfast, Banger or Beer Brats
$3.99 lb
Reg. $5.99 lb

FROM OUR BUTCHER
93% Extra-Lean Ground Beef
$4.49 lb
Reg. $5.99 lb

BAKED IN-HOUSE
Irish
Soda Bread
Traditional Irish soda bread. Moist, hearty and delicious. Try with
Kerrygold Irish butter.
$3.99 ea
Reg. $4.99 ea

MADE IN OUR KITCHEN
Emerald Crusted
Leg of Lamb
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and springtime!
$12.99 lb
Reg. $15.99 lb

SAFFRON ROAD
Frozen Entrées
All-natural frozen Indian entrées in selected varieties. (11 oz)
2 for $8
Reg. $5.39 ea

RED FORK
Pizzas
Bianca, Chicken & Smoked Gouda
or Margherita
(12.5 – 13.5 oz)
$4.99 ea
Reg. $6.99 ea

ANNIE'S HOMEGROWN
Fruit Snacks
Berry Patch, Tropical Treat, Sunny Citrus or Summer Strawberry
(4-oz multipacks)
2 for $7
Reg. $4.99 ea

BOURSIN Garlic & Fine Herbs Gourmet Cheese
(5.2 oz)
2 for $5
Reg. $3.49 ea

Stonyfield
Oikos Organic
Greek Yogurts
Selected Varieties
(5.3 oz)
4 for $5
Reg. $1.99 ea
$0.50/2 Manuf. Coupon available here

RAINBOW RESEARCH
Non-Drying
Liquid Soaps
Made with aloe vera, tea tree oil
and vitamin E.
(16 oz)
$4.49 ea
Reg. $7.69 ea

RAW REVOLUTION
Organic Greens Super Food Bars
Cholesterol free and vegan!
(2.2 oz)
$1.39 ea
Reg. $1.99 ea

You can check out many more deals at Whole Foods by visiting Your Green Helper, helping moms save while going green.

Sustainable Saturday - Organic Food Labels

There are multiple labels for natural and organic foods and it can be difficult to decipher.  If you're like me, you may want to make sure you are getting the most for your money without compromising quality.  Shopping at a Farmer's Market or directly from a farm are a really good way to ensure that you are getting a better product for your money.

There are many great resources out there to aid in this quest to find out more about the food you eat.  Much of this information comes from the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website.
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USDA Organic - General Background Information

Congress passed the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990. The OFPA required the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop national standards for organically produced agricultural products to assure consumers that agricultural products marketed as organic meet consistent, uniform standards. 

Does natural mean organic?

No. Natural and organic are not interchangeable. Other truthful claims, such as free-range, hormone-free, and natural, can still appear on food labels. However, don't confuse these terms with "organic.“

Understanding the Organic Label

Look for the USDA organic seal on raw, fresh products and processed products that contain organic agricultural ingredients. Or it may appear on a sign above an organic produce display. On multi-ingredient products, the seal is usually placed on the front of the package (principal display panel); however, it may be placed anywhere on the package. When you see this seal, you know the product is at least 95 percent organic. The seal may be printed in green and brown (as shown), in black and white, or outlined in black on a transparent background. Where to find the USDA Organic Seal Any agricultural product that meets third-party or state certification requirements may be considered organic. A wide variety of organic foods are available, including: pasta, prepared sauces, juices, frozen meals, milk, ice cream and frozen novelties, cereals, meat, poultry, breads, soups, chocolate, cookies, alcoholic beverages and more. These foods, in order to be certified organic, have all been grown and processed according to USDA NOP organic standards. Organic fiber products include clothing, bed and bath linens, tablecloths, napkins, etc. _____________________________________________________ One of my favorite resources is National Geographic's Green Guide.  In the beginning it was a magazine publication, however now the Green Guide is only available online.  You can sign up here for their FREE monthly e-newsletter.

National Geographic's Green Guide - Beef Label Decoder which outlines the differences between USDA Organic, American Grassfed, USDA Process Verified, CERTIFIED HUMANE Raised and Handled, Food Alliance Certified and Animal Welfare Approved.

National Geographic's Green Guide - Coffee Label Decoder
which outlines the differences between Rainforest Alliance Certified, Bird Friendly, USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified.

National Geographic's Green Guide - Meaningful Labels which outlines the qualifications for labels such as USDA Organic, Local and Regional Labels, Bird Friendly, Certified Humane Raised and Handled, Grass-fed, Green Seal, Forest Stewardship Council and Fair Trade.

I strongly recommend checking out resources such as The New Dirty Dozen:  12 Foods to Eat Organic for 2010 with the vegetables and fruits which contain the most pesticide residue.

Sustainable Saturday - Organic Food Labels was originally published by Saving Family Green in September 2010.

The Hills Market (Worthington, Ohio) - Sale! Items thru March 8

The Hills Market is a locally-owned, specialty grocer located at the bottom of Worthington Hills - 7860 Olentangy River Road.   

Open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 


Sale Items

Prices good through 3/8/11

Wow Buy!: Cheez-It (Original or White Cheddar) (9 oz. box) - $1.99 (Reg. $3.09) 

Wow Buy!: Kellogg's Cereals (6 Varieties) (8.9 - 14 oz. box) - $2.69 (Reg. up to $5.49) 

Wow Buy!: Swiss Miss (2 varieties) (10 pack) - $1.49 (Reg. $2.69) 

Wow Buy!: Niagara Water (24 pack) - $3.59

Wow Buy!: Pop-tarts (5 flavors) (14.7 oz. box) - $1.79 (Reg. $3.49)

Hills Own Macaroni Salad - $4.99/lb. (Save $1.00/lb.)

Hills Own Ohio Beef Meatloaves - $5.99/lb. (Save $1.00/lb.)

Hills Own Twice Baked Potatoes -  2/$5.00 (Reg. $2.99/ea.)

Gerber's Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $3.59/lb. (Save $2.20/lb.)
 
Fresh Cod - $11.99/lb. (Save $1.00/lb.)
 
Sweet Florida Strawberries - $2.29/lb.
 
Texas Pink Grapefruit - 4/$2.00
 
Red or Green Seedless Grapes - $1.69/lb.

Boar's Head Honey Maple Ham - $8.99/lb. (Save $1.00/lb.)

Boar's Head Honey Maple Turkey - $8.99/lb. (Save $1.00/lb.)

Boar's Head Colby & Colby Jack Cheeses - $8.99/lb. (Save $1.00/lb.)

the whole deal coupons - NEW! march/ april 2011

If you like to shop at Whole Foods Market® you definitely need to check out the whole deal for recipes and money saving coupons.

Whole Foods has began offering a lot more printable coupons on their website.  They are also featuring Sure Deals and Three Under $3 which are everyday values on quality products.

Depending on your local store policy, some stores will allow you to use one Whole Food coupons + one Manufacturer Coupon per item.  The corresponding manufacturer's coupons are listed below in addition to the Whole Foods coupon.

Here is a list of coupons available to print online:

$2.00 off any ONE (1) pound or more Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

$2.00 off any ONE (1) package 365 Everyday Value Diapers or Training Pants

$1.00 off any ONE (1) bottle Whole Foods Market 2X Concentrated Laundry Detergent or 2X

$1.00 off any ONE (1) 365 Everyday Value Pizza: Four Cheese, Mediterranean, Uncured Pepperoni, Barbecue Chicken, Supreme, Tomato & Pesto or Vegan Roasted Vegetable

75¢ off any ONE (1) Annie's Homegrown Pretzels

$1.00 off any TWO (2) 1L Bottles of Apollinaris

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Barbara’s Bakery Product, 5.5oz or larger

75¢ off any ONE (1) 4.25 oz. Box of Blue Diamond Nut Thins

$0.75/1 Manuf. Coupon 12/5/10 SmartSource (expires 3/31/11)

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Burt's Bees Natural Toothpaste (4oz.) 

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Earth Balance Organic Soymilk

$1.00 off any TWO (2) Earth's Best Frozen Products

$1/2 Manuf. Coupon available here

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend, 8.5 oz.

$5.00 off any ONE (1) Garden of Life Vitamin Code 120 ct. or 240 ct. Excludes Vitamin Code Liquid, Vitamin Code Kids or Single Nutrient Formulas

$5/1 Manuf. Coupon available here

50¢ off any ONE (1) 20 oz. vitaminwater or vitaminwater zero

$1.00 off any TWO (2) Imagine Soups, Broths, Stocks or Gravies

$1/1 Manuf. Coupon 1/30/11 SmartSource Insert (expires 4/30/11)

$1.00 off any TWO (2) boxes Kashi TLC Bars

$1/1 Manuf. Coupon available here (expires 4/2/11)

50¢ off any ONE (1) Lifeway Bio Kefir 4-pack

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Zevia 6 pack

$1/1 Manuf. Coupon available here

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Lightlife Product

$1.00 off any ONE (1) method item

$2.00 off any ONE (1) Quart of Milk with the purchase of any TWO (2) MI-DEL Cookies

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Muir Glen Product

$1/2 Manuf. Coupon available here (expires 3/10/11)

$0.75/1 Manuf. Coupon available here (expires 4/2/11)

$1/1 Manuf. Coupon available here

75¢ off any ONE (1) 15.2 oz. Naked Juice Smoothies

$1.50 off any TWO (2) Nature's Path Organic Toaster Pastries or Flax Plus Cereal

$1.50 off any TWO (2) Nature's Path Organic EnviroKidz Gluten Free Boxed Cereal or Box of Bars

75¢ off any ONE (1) package of Fig Newman's (12 oz.) or Newman-O's (16 oz.)

$1/1 Manuf. Coupon available here

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Organic Valley Cottage Cheese

$1/1 Manuf. Coupon available here

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Organic Valley Sour Cream

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Seeds of Change Product

$1/1 Manuf. Coupon available here or here

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Seventh Generation Product

$1/1 Manuf. Coupon available here or here

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt 16 oz. cup or ONE (1) 4-pack 4-oz. cups

$0.50/1 Manuf. Coupon available here or here

$1.50 off any ONE (1) Udi's Gluten Free Bread

$1/1 Manuf. Coupon available here

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Volvic Natural Spring Water 6-pack 500ml bottles or THREE (3) 1.5 L. Bottles

$2.00 off any ONE (1) Kyolic, Kyo-Green, Kyo-Dophilus or Moducare Product

Free Westsoy Soymilk with Purchase of any TWO (2) Arrowhead Mills Cereals

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Yogi Tea

Whole Foods Market® - This Week's Hot Deals (Ohio)

These prices are valid from March 2 thru March 8.

You can read all about the current coupon deals available in both the whole deal and available to print online here.

Sales appear to be regional or even by State. Please confirm with your store their coupon policy as some stores will allow you to use one manufacturer coupon + one Whole Foods coupon per item.

One Day Deals!

This Week's Hot Deals!

MEXICO Organic Red Peppers
These sweet beauties are excellent for salads, snacking or stuffing!
Sale! $2.99 lb
Reg. $4.99 lb

CHILE Seedless Red Grapes
A great addition to any cheese plate! Also simply perfect for snacking out of hand.
Sale! $1.99 lb
Reg. $2.99 lb

WHOLE CATCH MSC-Certified Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillet
Great baked or broiled for a quick meal. Previously frozen. (12 oz)
Sale! $7.99 ea
Reg. $9.99 ea

Fresh, Wild Hake Fillet
Great broiled with one of our seasoned butters!
Sale! $7.99 lb
Reg. $9.99 lb

BAKED IN-HOUSE Mardi Gras King Cake
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Sale! $5.99 ea
Reg. $6.99 ea

FROM OUR BUTCHER Bone-In Beef Rib Steak
Sale! $9.99 lb
Reg. $12.99 lb

NEW ZEALAND Frenched Rack of Lamb
Sale! $14.99 lb
Reg. $19.99 lb

MADE IN OUR KITCHENS Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya
Mardi Gras favorite!
Sale! $5.99 lb
Reg. $7.99 lb

FROM OUR BUTCHER Fresh Chickens
Whole or Cut Up
Sale! $1.79 lb
Reg. $2.29–$2.49 lb

BACK TO NATURE Dinners
Comfort food, fast! Great for a side dish to any meal on a busy weeknight. Selected varieties.
(6 – 6.5 oz)
Sale! 5 for $5
Reg. $1.99 ea

TRADITIONAL MEDICINALS Teas
Selected Varieties
(16 count)
Sale! $3.19 ea
Reg. $4.99 ea

FOUNTAIN Dips
Selected Varieties
(9 oz)
Sale! 2 for $4
Reg. $3.19 ea

NATURE'S PATH Granola Bars
Selected Varieties
(6.2 – 7.4 oz)
Sale! 2 for $6
Reg. $3.99 ea

LIVING HARVEST Hemp Milk
Original, Vanilla or Chocolate
(32 oz)
Sale! 2 for $5
Reg. $3.99 ea

AMERICAN HEALTH Chewable Acidophilus
Banana, Blueberry or Strawberry (120 count)
Sale! $5.99 ea
Reg. $8.99 ea

DESERT ESSENCE Shampoos and Conditioners(8 oz)
Sale! $6.29 ea
Reg. $8.99 ea

You can check out many more deals at Whole Foods by visiting Your Green Helper, helping moms save while going green.