Newsletter - March 1, 2022

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Video: America! The Almonds are Blossoming

Dear brothers and sisters,

The almond trees are blossoming. The Central Valley is a sea of white. The blossoms speak to us of hope, they whisper of renewal. They tell us you will come through.

Amidst the fragrant air and the buzzing of bees we talk with Steve Koretoff. Along with his father Nic and his brother David he grows alive, organic almonds, sweet and flavorful. The trees flourish in wondrous fertile soil, once the bottom of a great inland sea. Their water is provided by melting snow in the mountains of the High Sierras.

Besides California sunshine, vibrant air, living water and nutrient packed soil there is yet another element that goes into your almonds, that is,  intentionality. Steve, a California family farmer of five generations and husbandman of 70,000 almond trees brings to his work a devotion unmatched.

It shines through as we talk with Steve about his special calling.

Your comments are much appreciated,

Please accept our best wishes for good health, prosperity and success to you and your family,

Jesse Schwartz PhD
President

Living Tree Community Foods

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Recipe: Creamy Vegan Broccoli Soup

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Creamy Vegan Broccoli Soup is ready in just 30 minutes and packs some serious flavour. This is soup is perfectly creamy and will have you reaching for seconds!

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 4 cups broccoli floret
  • 1 medium russet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 3 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot on medium heat then add the onions and garlic and sateé for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the broccoli florets and potato and mix everything together.

Weekly Special - 15% Off - March 1-7

Almond Butter 8oz - Alive and Organic

Almond Butter - Alive & Organic - 8oz

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Almond Butter is created in Berkeley, California from alive, raw nonpareil almonds. They are grown by a California farming family of five generations.  We make it slowly, in small batches, to give it a wondrous, creamy texture. Savor its aroma and taste its whole-bodied flavor. We truly make the highest quality raw almond butter on earth!

We began making alive, raw organic almond butter over 25 years ago. In our proprietary process, we make the almond butter slowly, over several days. We slice the almonds and never grind. This preserves the flavors and properties of the raw almonds. We make it frequently, in small batches, so it’s fresh and alive.

Packaged in a BPA-free Glass Jar.

Free Gifts When You Shop with Us!

Free Ground Shipping and Organic Gifts for Orders Over $100*

$150 - Free Shipping & 4oz Pack of Almonds

$250 - Free Shipping, 4oz Pack of Almonds & 4oz Pack of Cashews

$300 - Free Shipping, 4oz Pack of Almonds, 4oz Pack of Cashews & 4oz Pack of Walnuts

$400 - Free Shipping, 4oz Pack of Almonds, 4oz Pack of Cashews, 4oz Pack of Walnuts & 4oz Pack of Pistachios

March Victory Garden Sale

10% off this month’s featured items (Remember, if you buy 3 or more of any Living Tree manufactured product, you get an additional 10% off!)
Macadamia Oil (American Grown) – Alive and Organic

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Macadamia Oil is produced from raw macadamia nuts grown by Hawaiian family farmers. This delicious oil imparts a smooth, nutty flavor to foods. Use our raw macadamia oil for salad dressings or for stir frying – anyway you’d normally use olive oil.

California Olives – Organic & Sundried

Living Tree Community Foods California grown organic black olives are a tasty addition to salads. Cured in salt and then sundried and rolled in extra virgin olive oil. Contains sea salt, organic spices, olive oil. These olives contain pits.

Living Tree Community Foods raw, alive and organic are larger and softer than the more usual dark brown flax seed. They have a mild nutty flavor that enhances food or drink. These beautiful seeds are so nutritious. Grind in your seed mill or coffee grinder and sprinkle on everything you eat.

New! Items For March

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Refined Avocado Oil is low in saturated fats and high in monounsaturated fats making it both healthy and multi-functional. Traditionally refined avocado oil has one of the highest smoke points of any cooking oil. This versatility combined with its neutral flavor and healthy fat profile makes it a popular option with chefs and home cooks.

Living Tree Community Foods raw, alive and organic medium grain white rice is grown in the northwest corner of California's upper Sacramento Valley- the foothills of the Cascade mountain range provide soil that is deep and fertile. The rice is always stored with the protective outer husk. It is only milled when there are orders to fill, so our rice is as fresh as possible.

California Family Olive Oil - Alive, Organic & Kosher

Living Tree Community Foods Raw, Organic and Kosher California Family Olive Oil is cold-pressed from Arbequina olives grown by Polit Farms in California. Arbequina Olive Oil has a piquant and robust 'green' flavor. Its spiciness results from anti-oxidants. A Gold Medal Award Winning Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

California Pitted Olives - Organic & Sundried

Living Tree Community Foods California grown organic pitted black olives are a tasty addition to salads. Cured in salt and then sundried and rolled in extra virgin olive oil. Contains sea salt, organic spices, olive oil.

Living Tree Community Foods raw Celtic Sea Salt is totally unprocessed, kosher and hand harvested. It is dried by the sun and the wind, retaining the ocean’s moisture and locking in a vast array of vital trace elements. This sea salt is a coarse, moist salt that gets a light grey hue from the pure clay sole it is harvested from.

Hazelnut Chocolate Almond Butter – Alive and Organic

Back in Stock!

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Hazelnut Chocolate Almond Butter is created in Berkeley, California from a combination of alive, raw organic nuts and dark chocolate. Starting with almonds grown by California family farmers, we’ve added Oregon grown hazelnuts and our organic dark chocolate. The flavors of the butter are accentuated by our organic Hawaiian Native Forest Honey and pink crystal salt. It is produced slowly, in small batches, to give it a wondrous, creamy texture.

Internship Opportunities at Living Tree Community Foods

Are you contemplating a career in the organic food industry? Why not begin with an internship?!  Work side by side with us in sales, marketing and social media. Get hands-on experience in producing nut butters, oils and chocolates. We will visit family farmers and go backpacking in the High Sierras.

For more information, write to us and send a resume to jesse@livingtreecommunity.com

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