November 2019 Newsletter

Thanksgiving

Ella Wheeler Wilcox – 1850-1919

We ought to make the moments notes

Of happy, glad Thanksgiving;

The hours and days a silent phrase

Of music we are living.

And so the theme should swell and grow

As weeks and months pass o’er us,

And rise sublime at this good time,

A grand Thanksgiving chorus.

Why We Love the Humble Company

By Callie Keith

Grocery store antiperspirants have become the most common solution to bromhidrosis, or what most of us affectionately refer to as B.O. We smear these sticks of who-knows-what on our bodies day in and day out, often unaware of the havoc they may be wreaking internally. You see, most antiperspirants out there contain chemicals like aluminum chloride and parabens that have potential links to breast cancer, lymph node cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and liver disease. The American Journal of Public Health published a report showing that on average, 64% of what we put on our skin is absorbed into our body and some studies show nearly 100% of what we put on our armpits is absorbed into our body. Where does it go after being absorbed? Right into your bloodstream. We think this stinks pretty badly.

JEFF’S STORY (FOUNDER OF HUMBLE BRANDS)

Deodorant has become such an intrinsic part of our daily routine, yet most people have no idea that by using it, they are introducing harmful, potent chemicals directly into their bodies every day. After discovering that some of the most common ingredients in regular antiperspirants and deodorants have a potential link to breast cancer, lymph node cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and kidney disease, I decided it was time for a change. I started by trying the all-natural products already on the market but was left sweaty and smelling strongly of unnatural perfume. I took matters into my own hands and after many months and over 30 formulation attempts, Humble Brands deodorant was born!

NOW THE HUMBLE STORY

Unlike other all-natural deodorants, Humble leaves you dry and smelling fresh but incorporates only 4 to 5 simple ingredients that are natural, organic and harmless to our skin and bodies. In addition, we are busy formulating in our test kitchen and will soon be launching new products with the same philosophy of using simple, all-natural ingredients in place of those laden with nasty and potentially harmful chemicals.

Humble’s simple ingredients were formulated in a small kitchen in San Francisco, California. The deodorant is now hand-crafted in the desert mountains of Taos, New Mexico. From the beginning, Jeff had humble dreams of being a simple solution to a big problem. Humble is still dedicated to simple and true natural ingredients that work!

Plenty! and Harvest Moon Customers

Growing Community One Neighbor at a Time

Together, we do make a difference. During July – September of 2019, Harvest Moon customers donated $80.74 to the Plenty! change jar at the register. The store matched this amount, and together we donated the following items to Plenty!:

Your generosity is tremendously appreciated at Plenty! and by the hundreds of families who are helped by this organization each year. Plenty! is a homegrown non-profit organization whose mission is to help feed its neighbors in Floyd County.

They operate a number of programs and could always use a little help if you’re looking for someplace worthwhile to donate a few of your precious hours. Their programs include:

●Food Bank – offering fresh produce, meats, dairy, breads
●Food Pick Ups – Trips to Food Lion, Bimbo Bread, Feeding America for donated food used in Plenty’s various programs.
●Community Lunch – Everyone welcome! Help cook, help serve, or just come and help eat!
●On-Site Farm for Education & Growing Food
●Portable Produce – Food deliveries for shut-ins and Folks who have a difficult time with mobility.
●Pre-School Produce – Introducing kids to delicious vegetables and healthy eating
●School Gardens – Spark the joy of in growing a garden
●Snow Day Soup – A little extra warm food delivered on cold, snowy days when the kids are home from school
●On-Going Educational Classes

A Closer Look at the Harvest Moon’s

New Employee: Autumn Vazquez

“I’m happiest when I’m dancing!”

Autumn grew up in and around Washington D.C. She studied Art in college, with ceramics and Art History being her favorite subjects. Autumn has lived in Floyd for about 7 years, is the mother of 4 beautiful children, and she is a co-founder of the Fern Hollow Ecovillage in Copper Hill.

Some of her most unusual jobs included an ‘audience acting’ gig on an MTV show. She also appeared in a Six-Flags commercial and in a variety of local plays.

Autumn’s favorite activities include, dancing of course, as well as karaoke, playing drums, wild foraging and learning about and exploring the world! Her most favorite place to visit? The Badlands of South Dakota.

Please come in and meet Autumn when you have the opportunity. She is looking forward to helping you with all your health and wellness questions!

Recipes to Bring Warm Bellies and Cozy Comfort

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well with a fork until evenly combined.
3. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to scoop out a portion of the dough (about the size of a golf ball) and place on the lined baking sheet. If using a spoon, form the biscuit dough into a ball with your hands. Repeat with the remaining dough. You should get 12 biscuits.
4. Bake for 18 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer doughy in the center. Serve warm. Store leftovers in a resealable plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a toaster oven.

Directions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over med-high. Add jalapeno, garlic, ginger, and 1/2 cup scallions; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 1 minute.
3. Add curry paste; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add coconut milk, 1/4 cup water, and salt; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium; add broccoli and simmer until tender and bright green, about 4 minutes.
6. Add tofu; stir until tofu is warm, about 1 minute.
7. Divide noodles evenly among 4 shallow bowls; ladle curry over noodles. Garnish with cilantro, basil, and remaining scallions. Serve with lime wedges.

NEW, BACK IN STOCK & SEASONAL ITEMS

DURING OCTOBER

We want to be YOUR store. Please let us know if there is something we don’t have that you want, and we will do our best to get it in!