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Greetings Members: As always, depending on where you live (Wash., D.C. Metro Area) and whether you're vegan or raw vegan you may find something here of use. A brighter side to look at is that once the Market opens, coming from D.C. and MD (Silver Spring, Rockville, Wheaton, Kensington), Georgia Avenue will take you right into Olney, MD. Also, everything in the produce section is certified organic, nothing conventionaly grown or otherwise. Keep this newsletter and check it out in June. ElaineConscious Corner <events wrote: Wed, 16 May 2007 07:05:54 -0400 (EDT)Conscious Corner <eventsshortydempSubject: Conscious Corner E-News: May 2007 You are receiving this email from Conscious Corner because you purchased a product/service or d on our website. To ensure that you continue to receive emails from us, add events to your address book today. If you haven't done so already, click to confirm your interest in receiving email campaigns from us. You may if you no longer wish to receive our emails. Conscious Corner E-Newsletter May 2007 In This Issue Roots Market... Greetings from Great Sage... News from Nest... Bark Banter... What's Cooking? Non-Profit Spotlight From the Conscious Corner.... Sign Up Visit Our Websites Roots MarketNestGreat SageEvents Calendar Greetings! Join the Conscious Corner as we celebrate buzzing birds, blooming flowers, and the vibrant renewal of Mother Earth.Let the greens and browns in your garden blossom into tasty vegetables, fruits, and flowers that you can share with friends and family during the month of May! Roots Market... Roots Market-Olney is opening this June!Tell your friends in Montgomery County that Maryland's finest Independent Natural Food Store is opening very soon!Roots Market-Olney will be open towards the end of June! Located in the Silo Inn Shopping Center at 16800 Georgia Ave., Roots Market-Olney will feature all of the departments we have our in Clarksville store and in addition we will have:- Organic Wine and Beer department- Coffee service available in our Bulk department- Easily accessible Customer Service desk- Easier to navigate aisles and checkoutsRoots Market- Olney16800 Georgia Ave.Olney, MD 20832301-774-1344 Prepared Foods Salads, More than just Lettuce!Dan, our Prepared Foods manager, has developed three new salads that take on meal like qualities.Try one of these salads and taste the results:Superfood Salad- Goji Berries: Super Antioxidant- Wild Rice Blend: A good source of B vitamins, calcium, and potassium- Crystallized Ginger: Digestive aid- Walnuts: Rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, antioxidants, and monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats- Baby

Spinach: Rich in vitamin C, fiber and carotenoidsDressing:- Flax Oil (A great source of EFAs), Lemon Juice, Salt, TarragonHealingfood Salad- Pistachios: Rich in potassium, phosphorus and magnesium, also a good source of vitamin B6 and thiamine.- Black Mission Figs: A rich source of calcium, iron, magnesium, Vitamin B6, and potassium. Figs are low in fat and high in fiber.- Quinoa: A complete protein and rich in the amino acid lysine, which is essential for tissue growth and repair.- Walnuts: Rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, antioxidants, and monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats- Mesculun Mix: Rich in vitamin C, fiber and carotenoidsDressing:- Flax Oil (A great source of EFAs), Lime Juice, Curry powder, Maple Syrup, Cherry Concentrate, Salt, TarragonComing soon: Powerfood Salad- Featuring a Yerba Mate dressing with an added

boost of all natural energy! Local Produce and Plants now Available!If you have been to Roots Market in Clarksville lately you may have noticed the plentiful supply of plants and flowers out front. These healthy plants are ready for your gardens.Organic Herbs, assorted flowers, and over twelve different vegetables are available for you to choose from and the best part is that most of these plants are

locally grown in Maryland and Pennsylvania!Don't forget your potting Soil, organic fertilizers, and gardening tools as you plan out your summertime gardens!To learn more about where Roots Market gets its local produce visit Tuscarora Organic Cooperative Grilling Season has Arrived!The meat department has added some delicious and easy to grill items for you to throw on your grill this summer.Some new items to try are: Roseda All-Natural Beef Patties- A Real Burger! Niman's Ranch Quarter Pound Fearless Uncured Beef Frank- "The best dog I have ever had!"- Troy, Roots employee Simply Duck featuring Chipotle, Roasted Garlic, and Flamed filet- Just throw it on the Grill and heat it up, so Simple! Han's All Natural Bratwurst and Italian Sausage- Tasty, Juicy, and Delicious Conscious Corner Eco-BagInvest $3.99 in a Conscious Corner Eco-Bag today! Reusable Conscious Corner Eco-Bags are a sustainable alternative to paper or plastic shopping bags. These bags are durable, water resistant, heat resistant, child safe, non-allergenic, environmentally friendly, and cost effective.Visit Roots Market online at www.rootsmkt.com

Greetings from Great Sage... Outdoor Dining!Next time you come into Great Sage request a seat on our outdoor dining patio. Enjoy your favorite delicious meal served with a side of sunshine and refreshing summer weather. Summer Menu HighlightsMany new items have been placed on our summer menu and we wanted to feature one tasty appetizer and entree that we know you will love.Quinoa Crusted Smoked TofuSmoked Tofu crusted with toasted quinoa, and served with a pineapple-hearts of palm salad and a side of chimichurri sauce. (Can be prepared Vegan or Gluten-Free per request)Club SandwichThis updated classic features a double-decker sandwich of vegan "turkey", "bacon", lettuce, tomato, and "mayonnaise" served on lightly toasted wheat bread with chips. (Prepared Vegan per request) New additions to the BarAfter a long search, Great Sage now carries organic rum. We are featuring Organic Ginger Mojitoes and Organic Strawberry Daiquiris as well as other frozen concoctions. Another exciting item to sample is Great Sage's collection of Bio-Dynamic Wines. These wines are developed using farming practices that are ecological and spiritual in nature. One favorite is the 2005 Beckman, Sauvignon

Blanc which is intensely aromatic with flavors of citrus.Learn more about Biodynamic Wines by visiting the Wine Anorak website 1/2 price Wine on ThursdaysDining at Great Sage just got even better. On Thursday nights, enjoy half price glasses of wine with the purchase of any entree. Wine

specials are for Thursday from 5pm to 9pm and cannot be combined with other discounts. Visit Great Sage online at www.great-sage.com News from Nest... Thank you Nest Customers!Thanks to all of you who participated in Nest's used battery collection. Together we collected approximately 1350 batteries, which will be disposed of responsibly. We have decided that Nest will now be a permanent used battery drop-off location, so you can drop off your old batteries anytime. (No car batteries, please!) Summer Eco-InitiativesOn the weekend of June 2 & 3, from 12:00-5:00 each day, Nest will be partnering with Subtractions, a computer and electronics recycling company, to host a used computer, or e-cycling, collection. We will be accepting functioning and non-functioning computer equipment, as well as cell phones, fax machines, and scanners. The collection container will be in the parking lot

behind Nest. Please call Nest at 443-535-0212 with any questions.Just in time for summer reading, Nest will host a bookswap on June 23. Community members are invited to donate books they have already read and exchange them for others' books. 10% Sundays benefit the Howard County ConservancyMark your calendars - on May 20th Nest will hold a 10% Sunday to benefit the Howard County Conservancy. Nest will donate 10% of the

day's sales to the work the Conservancy is doing. Dedicated to educating youth and adults about environmental stewardship and ecosystems, the Conservancy focuses its programs on local animal and plant life found in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. For more information, please visit: http://www.hcconservancy.org. Shop at Nest

onlineDid you know that Nest offers the convenience of online shopping for its customers? There are over 50 items are available for purchase in the "Shop Online" section at the Nest website. Payments can be made via Paypal or Nest's secure online payment system.Shop online by visiting Nest Online Shopping Visit Nest online at www.nestnaturalhome.com Bark Banter... Healthy Pet Products at Bark!Bark wants your pet to be

happy and healthy this May. New products include: Dog Raincoats- Great for Spring and Summer Rain Walks! All Natural Pet Supplements, Body Care products, and Collar Ionizers for Seasonal Allergy relief Robbie Dawg Treats- Yummy and Healthy treats for your dogHealing Touch for Animals WorkshopsRegister today for a Healing Touch for Animals workshop! The workshop will teach you to follow proven bio-field energy techniques that bridge holistic animal healthcare with traditional medicines.The next Healing Touch workshop will take place from May 18-20th. For more information visit Healing Touch for Animals. Dogtopia is coming to ClarksvilleBark in Clarksville is excited to welcome Dogtopia to the Conscious Corner neighborhood. Dogtopia

boards dogs in their Doggy Daycare, has spa services for your pet, and provides obedience training courses.Who is behind Dogtopia?An unstoppable team, Sue and Ron Dietrich have an unparalleled love for dogs and the enthusiasm it takes to own a business. With this couple at the helm, their Howard County Dogtopia is sure to flourish while providing a safe and fun atmosphere for dogs to socialize, exercise and play with other dogs and a caring staff. Pet Food Recall Wrap-UpThe recent Pet Food Recall did not effect any products carried at Bark. However, we encourage you to read more information at the website below.Pet Food Recall InformationBark only carries products made with 100 percent natural ingredients and no animal byproducts, added growth hormones, rendered meats or artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.Bark is committed to supporting the health of your pet! Bark-Olney wants you to come visit!Bark is now open in Olney, MD and we would like you to come visit our Georgia Ave. location for all of your pet supply needs.Bark-Olney is the first extension of the Conscious Corner family beyond our Clarksville location.Contact information for Bark-Olney is:Bark-Olney16822 Georgia AvenueOlney, MD 20832301-774-1944Hours of Operation:Monday-Saturday: 9am-8pmSunday: 10am-7pm What's Cooking? If you have a recipe that all of your friends and family crave, share it with the Conscious Corner community. If your recipe makes the newsletter, you will receive a Conscious Corner Eco-Bag. Recipes can be submitted to eventsThis month we are featuring a recipe from Rita Weiss who has submitted an original recipe for Cauliflower SoupThank you Rita for this delicious

vegan recipe! Cauliflower Soup (Vegan) Ingredients:1 head of garlic1 head of cauliflower4 Tablespoons olive oil, split1 medium onion4 cups (i box) Imagine or Pacific No-Chicken Chicken Broth1 cup Silk Soymilkpepper to taste1/2 cup rice shredded cheeseToasted wheat French bread, optional for garnish3 slices cooked veggie

bacon, optional for garnish Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Take one head of garlic and cut off the topmost portion. Drizzle with olive oil, place on foil, partially cover, and bake in the oven for about 45 minutes, until the roasted garlic is golden brown. Set the garlic head aside until it is cool enough to handle. While the garlic is baking, saute one medium chopped onion in 2 Tablespoons olive oil until golden and translucent. Do not burn. Set aside. In saucepan, separate one head of cauliflower into flowerettes and cook them in the pan with enough water to cover until the cauliflower is tender. Drain and set aside. In the saucepan with the cauliflower, add the onions, squeeze the garlic heads into the pan (discarding the garlic skins). Add 4 cups of No-Chicken Chicken Broth (Imagine or Pacific brand). Cook for about 20 minutes. Add 1 cup Silk brand plain soy milk or soy cream and

pepper to taste and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Cool slightly and blend everything in a blender or processor. Correct seasonings. Add 1/2 cup rice shredded cheese and heat thoroughly. Enjoy! Non-Profit Spotlight Howard County ConservancyThe Howard County Conservancy is Howard County's largest land trust, founded by a group of local citizens in 1990 to help preserve the natural environment, agricultural farmland, and unique historic sites in Howard County.Headquartered at Mt. Pleasant Farm in Woodstock, Maryland, a 232-acre farm that is 300 years old, the Conservancy offers dozens of year-round educational programs for adults and children, hosts special events, and provides numerous volunteer opportunities, in addition to providing Howard County residents with information about land conservation. The Conservancy protects land by acquiring it through gift or by obtaining a conservation easement.Learn more about the Howard County Conservancy by clicking here From the Conscious Corner.... Awakening Minds Book GroupAwakening Minds Monthly Book Group: discussing books that focus on ecology, social change, and green living.In May, we'll be reading Eating Stone:

Imagination and the Lost of the Wild by Ellen Meloy. The group will meet on Monday, May 28th, at Great Sage Restaurant at 7:15pm.Meloy's book provides proactive reflections on restoration ecology, the "politics of wildlife", and how the loss of animals and wilderness diminishes our imagination and sense of wonder.Nest is offering 10% off Meloy's book through the month of May! Directions to Nest can be found on the Nest website.Conscious Corner Events CalendarDid you know that you can find out what will be sampled at Roots Market and what events, classes, and workshops we will be hosting and supporting? For more information, check out the Events CalendarInspiration"Sweet April showers do spring May Flowers"- Thomas Tusser, English Writer, 1500's Thank you for your continued support of the Conscious Corner. We value our customers input and passion. Conscious Corner email: events FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO A FRIEND! This email was sent to shortydemp, by events Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUn™ | Privacy Policy. Email Marketing by Conscious Corner | 5805 Clarksville Square Drive, Suite 4 | Clarksville | MD | 21029

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