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01/02/2012 - Introducing the Organic Flower Sprout

This week, I hope to introduce you to the organic Flower Sprout; a cross between kale and Brussels sprouts. A relatively new vegetable, I’ve not yet tasted, I’m assured it tastes similar to sprouts and is best eaten steamed or stir fried.

Kale and Brussels sprouts are part of the same family called Brassicas, with similar genetics, despite their different appearance. Similar genetics allows cross-fertilisation, where pollen of one species is used to fertilise the flower of the other, thus creating new hybrids.

Both kale and sprouts are classed as super foods as they are good sources of dietary fibre and B vitamins, as well as being high in folate and iron.

Let me know what you think!

06/01/2012 - Organic Gift Boxes

Stuck for original gift ideas to say Thank You, Happy Birthday,
or Get Well Soon?

Avid to the rescue!!

An organic fresh produce gift box, delivered with a smile is the perfect solution.

Please email me or call 07969 611 917 to arrange delivery of your gift box.

09/12/2011 - Bread News

I’ve always been a big believer in doing the things you are good at, to the best of your ability. By letting others do the same, you don’t weigh yourself down with too many tasks, compromising the quality of the ones you excel in.

With this in mind, I have decided to step back from making the bread.

Boo hiss….

I know you LOVE Avid bread, but to be honest, although I love that you love it, I’m not a fan of making it.

I have to get up very early to make it and as I’m making a few loaves here, a few loaves there, it’s more of a love/hate hobby, than an income source.

Before, you get upset….my saviour, in the form of Dave; Chef on Bike has arrived to take over. His artisan, traditionally baked bread has gone down a storm. So much so, I’m happy to hand him my pinny. The added bonus is that, because Dave bakes larger quantities; making bread is ALL he does, the costs are lower. Lower costs that can be passed directly to you. Hoorah!

Dave has agreed to bake some of the more unusual bread varieties, such as sun dried tomato and onion & poppy seed, so it really is for the best.

The new lines will be on the pricelist soon.

31/10/2011 - NEW! Artisan Sourdough Bread

As a real bread lover, I am very pleased to announce Avid is now working with local Artisan baker, Dave Foster, from Chef on a Bike. Dave had added a range of fantastic sourdoughs to the bread aisle.

Although not certified organic, I have decided to support Dave, as his food ethics fall well within the criteria of Avid.

Chef on a Bike is a concept that brings together food production, health, education and environmental issues. It results from Dave's desire to produce healthy sustainable food using local ingredients. He uses locally sourced produce; flour from Worsbrough Mill and yeast from his own yeast culture. Other ingredients include ale from local breweries and locally produced honey.

The sourdough bread is produced from a traditional, long fermentation process using tried and tested recipes from around the world, but with a Yorkshire influence.

Dave’s bicycle features as a means of delivery and to cater for cycle, running and other local sports events.

To order some of Dave’s wonderful bread, follow the link to the GO SHOPPING page and enter the BREAD/Artisan Sourdoughs aisle.

http://www.avidorganics.co.uk/go_shopping.asp

18/10/2011 - Gluten Free Pizza Bases now available

I'm pleased to announce you can now buy brilliant gluten free, organic pizza bases from the Bread etc aisle. Follow the link to enter the aisle. The bases can be found under Organic Pitta, Pizza Bases & Misc items.

http://www.avidorganics.co.uk/go_shopping.asp

12/09/2011 - Colder Season Boxes are here!

Colder weather and darker nights are here; it’s time to bring on the comfort fodder!

All boxes, specified below, can be purchased from the Colder Season Boxes Aisle. Typical contents are subject to alteration, due to availability.
Please feel free to email (info@avidorganics.co.uk) or call on 07969 611 917 for further information.

Under the Duvet Breakfast Box

Too cold to venture outside?

Stay snuggled under the duvet and treat yourself to my Under the Duvet Breakfast Box!

Containing all the ingredients for a weekend of delicious, organic breakfasts, it really is a bargain.
Contents include: a selection of fruits, Pimhill Farm organic Muesli, or hand made granola, luxury organic marmalade, or jam, organic tea bags AND a freshly baked, artisan loaf.
The combined value is over £20, but you can pick it up for just £18.00.

The Euro Veg & Fruit Box

My standard mixed fruit/veg box is so popular; I’ve introduced a Euro one.
The discounted £16.50 box, contains vegetables such as peppers, courgettes, aubergines, sweet potatoes etc-initially sourced from the UK, but when unavailable, imported from Europe (non air freight) and basic fruits, such as apples, oranges and bananas.

The No Top Ups Box

This truly is a great box, as it provides all your weekly fruit and veg needs at a low budget price. Fruit, basic veg, salad and some items of more ‘adventurous’ produce, rule out the necessity to visit the shops to ‘top up’.

Typical contents include:

Potatoes, carrots, onions, leafy veg (e.g. spinach, cabbage, or kale etc) and a few other seasonal ‘basic’ items, such as cauliflower, parsnips and broccoli.

Salad staples-lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber.

A few non air freight Euro & UK items, such as pepper and mushrooms.

Basic fruit-apples, pears, oranges & bananas.

The No Top Ups Box value is approximately £27.50, but you can grab it for the reduced price of £23.50.

The Sunshine Fruit & Veg Box

Think sunshine with my Sunshine Fruit and Veg Box!

Colourful contents include:
Oranges, bananas, plums, grapefruit, kiwi, mango, avocado, lemon, lime and grapes. Pepper, tomatoes, broccoli, onions, carrots, potatoes, courgettes, butternut squash, sweet potatoes and mushrooms.

The combined value is over £28, but you can pick up this very special box for just £24.50.

The IMPROVED Soup & Stew Box

One of the most popular Avid boxes returns, this year.......

......with a few added extras.

In addition to fresh produce, perfect for creating hearty, home made soups & stews, (for example onions, carrots, potatoes, leeks & seasonal roots) the box now also includes organic veg stock cubes, organic tinned tomatoes and garlic. Valued at over £11.50, the box costs just £10.50 and will be sufficient for several, delicious meals.

09/09/2011 - NEW!! Soup & Stew Pre Prepared Veg Packs Available

My new versatile Soup & Stew packs are ideal for busy, organically conscious people, who don’t want to stand and scrub mucky veggies.
They’re my take on wholesome convenience food!
Packs contain a selection of ever changing, pre washed, peeled and chopped veggies, suitable for use in home made stews, or soups.
For a simple meal, take a Soup & Stew Pack; empty it into the slow cooker along with a tin of tomatoes, some stock, dried barley and dried herbs. Season, pop the lid on and leave to cook all day whilst you are at work. Return home to a delicious, hearty meal, perfect served with organic bread & butter.
Typical contents of a Soup & Stew pack include seasonal roots, onions, leeks and potatoes. Please note, contents are ever changing, depending on the produce available at the time.
To order your Soup & Stew pack, follow the link and enter the PICK YOUR OWN PRODUCE/Fresh Herbs, Spices & Prepared Veggies aisle.

http://www.avidorganics.co.uk/go_shopping.asp

25/08/2011 - Alterations to delivery times

I’m back from my holiday with lots of exciting plans and renewed enthusiasm for my great little box scheme. Hoorah!!

You can now follow my blog, join my Facebook page AND follow me on Twitter! I’m clearly a VERY social bunny….

Just to let you know-a few minor alterations to deliveries are anticipated over the next twelve months. With effect from Tues 30^th August, unfortunately, I am unable to guarantee a morning delivery: they are likely to be slightly later in the day.

I hope this does not cause you too much inconvenience. And I look forward to speaking to you all soon.

19/05/2011 - Read my letter published in the Sheffield Telegraph

Read it here:

http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/community/your-letters/giant_step_for_small_businesses_1_3395174

29/03/2011 - Make Friends with Avid

Join me on Facebook, for early dibs on offers, news and info by following the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=100220573353870

12/10/2010 - Order Improvements

View future orders, then add to, or cancel, by going to the MY ORDERS section of your account. Click the EDIT icon next to the order you would like to alter. To add new items, click on the button. The site will direct you to the GO SHOPPING page. Checkout as usual. Cancel boxes, for holidays etc by selecting the appropriate delivery date, click EDIT and CANCEL THIS ORDER. For further information please go to the FAQ Page or call me on 07969 611 917

08/08/2010 - Introducing Eds Eggs-local, free range, freshly laid eggs.

Every time my family goes to our local farm, to collect our caravan, stored there, we always remark on the luxury lifestyle the chickens lead. They don’t just have a barn to roam, they have a huge field. My two year old daughter loves to visit and to be honest, so do I.

Aside from my brothers chucks (he has four in his back garden), I’ve never seen chickens as content. So when Ed, the farmer, mentioned he’d be going through the legal procedures, to start selling his eggs, my ears pricked up.

Through talking to customers, who already buy free range, organic eggs from me, I discovered many people would be over the moon to receive freshly laid, local eggs as an alternative. Ed has stated that he will not be exploring organic certification, due to cost implications and that he feeds his chucks chicken feed ‘from over yonder’. The main thing, for him, is that his chucks welfare is top priority.

Having seen the glorious lives Eds’ chucks lead, I have decided to add their eggs as an alternative choice on my pricelist. Not certified, so consequently, NOT classed as organic, I can assure you they are VERY, VERY free range!

I will be visiting Eds’ farm twice a week to pick up the freshly laid beauties.

To add Ed’s free range eggs to your basket, visit the Chilled/Eggs aisle.

09/04/2009 - Follow My Blog!

Follow my blog at karenanavidorganiker.blogspot.com If the last 24hrs are anything to go by, it should at least make you smile! Past recipes, more news and extra offers are there, as well as the daily dramas of a slightly bonkers box scheme owner :)

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Organic Foods in Sheffield

avid order deadline is Midnight each Sunday. Orders placed after midnight the Thursday immediately prior to your delivery date, may be subject to alteration due to unavailability.