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This is Headline News. Many customers have been coming to us ever since we first opened our doors, asking for the tuna we use to take home to make their own albacore tuna salad; a simple recipe of tuna, sliced water chestnuts and mayonnaise.

Many years ago, our distributor discontinued carrying the convenient 6 oz size. We have since then been bringing in other brands of tuna for our grocery shelves that reach our high level of expectations. These tuna opportunities have been quick and fleeting as it has been a struggle to find a brand that will remain sure and steady.

Finally…..we found it. A tuna so good, you will never go back to store bought again.

Introducing Fishing Vessel St Jude Solid White Albacore Tuna from Bellevue, Washington.

Fishing Vessel St. Jude is a family owned business. Their premium tuna is blast frozen at sea immediately after catching. Then hand filleted and hand packed. No artificial colorings or preservatives are in this can.

Their albacore is troll caught. This means only smaller, younger fish are caught - those which still feed off of smaller sea prey, meaning no mercury. Troll caught albacore is listed as “Best Choice” for healthy eating by Monterey Bay Aquarium West Coast Seafood Guide 2005. Check out the link below.

Ingredients: albacore tuna, sea salt….can’t get much better than that. Personally, I use the small amount of tasty juice that comes in the can. $5.89 7oz can

An easy way to "help get your 5 to 9 recommended daily fruits and vegetables during a busy 9 to 5 day".

	Just Tomatoes The product that started it all! Our first, and still popular, product. These tomatoes always steal the show. Bring the taste of summer to your table year round with our vine-ripened, hand-picked tomatoes. These dried tomato slices are not your ordinary dried tomatoes. They are dried to perfection in dehydrators... absolutely nothing is added! A convenient tomato — always ready and waiting on your shelf or in the freezer. Add to any of your favorite recipes where you want a "burst of tomato flavor". $5.69
	Organic Just Blueberries Organic Just Blueberries are great as a snack—but don't miss adding them to your favorite dishes and recipes. They plump up, looking and tasting like fresh when added to baked goods and cereals. $8.19
	Organic Just Mango Just Mango will delight your taste buds with its intense flavor and welcome crunch. Mango is a popular fruit—and now you can have them on your shelf and ready to use. Mangos are always in season in your pantry. A great snack—but, oh, so much more. Indulge in the intense flavor of mango! Anytime... anywhere! $7.69
	Organic Just Strawberries Everyone's favorite berry—with crunch! Great taste like our Just Strawberries plus they're Organic! Nothing beats the taste of sweet strawberries. Strawberries are packed with great nutrition as well. $8.49

Cardamom is the common name for certain plant species native to India and southeastern Asia, and for their aromatic seeds. The true cardamom has large leaves and white flowers with blue stripes and yellow borders; it grows to about 10 feet in height. The fruit is a small capsule with 8 to 16 brown seeds; the seeds are used as a spice.

Hot tea spiced with cardamom is popular in Eastern Africa. This recipe calls for making the tea first, then adding the cardamom, milk, and sugar.

Curried Chicken with Carrots

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound onions, chopped
3/4 pound carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions and carrots. Cover; cook until onions are tender but not brown, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Mix in spices; stir 2 minutes. Transfer 1 1/2 cups onion-carrot mixture to blender. Add 2 cups broth and flour; blend until smooth.

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to pot and stir over medium heat 5 minutes. Add puree from blender and remaining 2 cups broth. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is tender and soup thickens, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Mix in cilantro; season soup to taste with salt and pepper.

Makes 4 servings.

For our list of available bulk herbs and spices, click here. If you have a favorite herb or spice and you would like to see us carry it, please drop us a line.

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