Monday 25 February 2013

Monday Feature: B2Pur

With the green, natural movement that is ever growing, so is the pursuit of finding natural ways to calm us, help us sleep, ease our pain, strengthen us, nourish us, etc. No longer are we content with drugs and medications, lotions and balms, filled with ingredients that are hard to pronounce and who's reason for presence remains uncertain. We've been taught to look to the artificial sources to aid our ailments, soften our skin and help us radiate and glow. Those same products who all have warning labels of who shouldn't use the product, what to do if it comes in contact with our eyes or is ingested, and which contain lists, a mile long, of possible risks and side-effect. If we look around us, we find ourselves surrounded with a glorious and vast nature that offers us the very same benefits - if not greater - but without those unnecessary risks or side-effects.

So why do we continue to run to the store instead of our garden? Mostly, it's an innocent naivety that keeps us blinded and an unquestioning trust of major corporations, companies and the medical field and thus we continue supporting the trillion dollar empire of beauty products and pharmaceutical companies. There's a lot of money to be made in sickness and disease. Another reason why the all natural "little guys" are always viewed as a threat. Please know in saying this, I'm simply referring to being aware of ourselves, what we eat and use on our bodies beforehand and stopping the sickness and disease from ever occurring in the first place (eg, sunscreens have been linked to causing cancer all on their own, while giving the promise of saving us from it.) But I digress….

Thus, it is with much elation that I bring you today's feature. Similar to another recent feature, Riverstone Studios, who offers natural, wholesome alternatives to everyday products, so does today's feature, B2Pur, offer us an amazing, all natural alternative to items we look to daily. Using no "fragrance" but only pure, essential, good-for-you oils, B2Pur brings the highest quality of sprays, lotions, burning oils etc, and you can always expect the best.


Owner and creator of B2Pur and the creative mind behind all their products is Kristen Banks.


Kristen and I crossed paths through a mutual friend and I will freely say that her products have changed mine and my husbands life. We have had the opportunity of trying out several different products and have yet to be disappointed with the results. I will admit, we were a bit skeptical at first, regarding one of our, now favourite, products, B2Pur's After Injury Lotion. It boasts of aiding and relief of pain using only natural forms of acetaminophen and other helpful, natural oils. We decided to put it to the test one night, as my husband strained his back. I rubbed some of it on and within five minutes he was back to normal and amazed that he hardly felt any pain. Sold! And that was only one instance with one product. I could go on for a much lengthier time, but I want you to know about Kristen, her wonderful business and how it was the she came to hone her craft in essential oils and the mixing therein.


Kristen recalls, "I'm from a small town in Northern Manitoba called, Flin Flon. There's not much to do up there except fish, play hockey/baseball, party and drink… plus it's cold, and they have HUGE mosquitoes. I don't like mosquitoes and I swell up bad from the bites." The mosquitoes alone would give me reason to leave :P

Kristen moved to Medicine Hat in September, 1999, and soon afterwards began experiencing numb fingers, hands and then eventually a line of pain up her arm, which turned out to be from the job she had been doing in December.

"I was bounced around to different health care professionals without anyone providing relief. Chiropractor, Doctor, Massage Therapist - none of whom had the proper training to understand what was wrong with me. The Dr's answer to my numb fingers was "Carpal Tunnel and it needs surgery." I was 19 at the time."

"Not happy with his lightening quick diagnosis (without any testing done), I looked around for something else to help my pain. I ended up being sent to Dr. Sean Bourassa, a Chiropractor that also does A.R.T." He is my personal Chiropractor as well and is absolutely phenomenal, just on a side note :). "He was the first person to ask me questions about my pain (what finger does it start with, where does it travel up, when does it happen, etc). I asked if he could help me and he said yes. Long story short, he fixed my fingers, arm and shoulder blade, where the problem actually started."

"During our sessions, I mentioned I would like to help people like he helped me, so I decided to become a Massage Therapist." It was during this time in College that Kristen discovered the wonderful world of essential oils and how she could change her life.


"I am a multi-allergy sufferer. Spring to Fall I sniffle, cough, and can't breathe through my nose." Can anyone else relate? "Claritin, Allegra, Benadryl, nothing helped for long. Perfumes, scents, laundry detergent, and candles all gave me a headache and made my nose run, sometimes with hives to any part of my body unlucky enough to come into contact with a scented product. I also have a severe problem with cats, and very severe one (requiring an epi-pen), to fish. I'll stop there, I'm sure you're shocked enough. The 'Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils' class was being offered as an add-on for all the massage therapy students, so I decided to check it out."

Kristen was hesitant at first due to the fact that it was a 'scent', but the Instructor, Blaine Andrusek, let her sit in for the first day see how she did. It was nothing short of fantastic! "I coughed and sneezed for the first hour, just clearing everything out of my lungs and nose. Then I took a deep breath and could finally SMELL!!! I had been so stuffed up for so long, I forgot what the world around me actually smelled like. Some of the oils Blaine passed around were Tea tree, Eucalyptus, Ravensara, Sage, Oregano, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Black spruce, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lime, Cardamom, and Bergamot. Some were like heaven, others not so much (I still strongly dislike Patchouli), but learning about the 'why' and 'how' the essential oils work gave me a better appreciation for all the oils, even the ones I don't like. After that workshop I purchased a few basic oils to start my collection." And thus began Kristen's relationship with breathing (and living) better.



Kristen continues, "I began to get massage clients asking for the oil blends I was using on them and the ones I'd made to disinfect the room when one of us was sick. They then started asking if I could make something for coughs, something for sleeping, something to relax etc. Alas, B2Pur was born."

"A friend began helping me do trade shows, and people seemed really interested in healthy alternatives to care for themselves, but didn't understand anything about essential oils. I spent half of my time explaining WHY essential oils work and half why the product I made works."



"One day after work, I noticed a rash was forming on my forearms - not a good spot for a rash when that's my main area of contact on a massage client. Then 2 coworkers and a few of our clients reported the same thing. We figured out it was the lotion we were using. After mentioning the rash to my friend and my husband, they suggested I try making lotion as well. My saying was always, "I have a spray for that!" and now includes, "I have a lotion for that!" I now make eight different kinds of cremes and lotions, including my own massage lotion, with Sunflower oil as its base."




A few of B2Pur's best sellers include: Sickness Killer (spray and oil drops - disinfectant and infection fighter). Which I will add is A-MA-ZING! My husband and I eluded sickness this past Christmas by using this fantastic product.



After Injury/Arthritis Relief lotion (pain reliever, stops cramps/spasms, inflammation, and pain), Snooze/Doze sleepy sprays (works great on kids!!), Peaceful Travels (relaxing scent that also keeps you mentally aware - great for drivers or nervous fliers). This one was also helpful for our long drive home this past Christmas for our daughter. :) And Rosy Cheeks Barrier Creme (which is also cloth diaper safe!!!), just to name a few.



"Sickness Killer is a blend I made up when H1N1 started going around. I was debating if my family should go get the vaccine and made this to help disinfect my house and family, whenever needed. the blend is anti-viral, anti-microbial, anti-biotic, anti-bacterial, and anti-septic. It can be used in place of hand sanitizer, hand wipes, or commercial disinfectant sprays." Hayden and I even shot it down our throat to kill a sore throat. Worked like a charm. "It works greats on shopping carts, door knobs, bottom of purse or dress shoes, cell phones (lightly mist from above and wipe down), gym/hockey bags and equipment, kids stinky shoes, hands after you cough or sneeze…you get the point."


Sickness Killer spray is sold at 5% strength, which is powerful enough to prevent germs from spreading, yet gentle enough to use around children and pets. All of B2Pur's products are made at levels safe for pregnant and nursing women, kids, and the elderly. "If there is something you don't like, I can make you a different version omitting the scent you don't like or are allergic to. Accommodating people with any type of allergy or sensitivity is always a priority for me because of the amount of hassle I endure with my own allergies. I pride myself on being completely adaptable to suit a customer's needs - something a larger company can't do. They don't care if you don't like Lavender or Grapefruit, you get what they make, end of story. I know people allergic to Eucalyptus - no Vicks for them - so I make two alternate versions of my Sickness Killer, because those people get sick too. If there is ever a product (lotion, bath bomb, deodorant, etc) you wish was available in the retail world and can't find it, come ask me. I may be able to make you one." And you can be assured it would be better for you too :)



"I love mixing up a new product, presenting it to a customer, and hearing the rave reviews about it later. Even my parents have that "I can't believe it worked" surprise in their voice when I talk to them. I once made up a random blend to prevent bruising/black eyes, infections and inflammation, before a trip home in the summer. My brother and I were both taking Kickboxing and had planned to do some sparring, so I needed an oil I could rub on right away so it didn't look like I'd been beat up during my vacation. We didn't end up sparring, but my Dad got to use the blend instead - for his abscessed tooth! His dentist was away on holidays and such as it is in a small town, he had to wait (the closest city is about 4 1/2 hours away). I gave my Dad my 'sparring' blend to put a drop on his tooth. I figured it should work because all the oils I put in it were for swelling, pain and infection. His tooth was so bad his cheek was swollen and red on the outside, he couldn't chew at all and the prescription pain meds weren't working very well. He started using the oils, one drop on the affected tooth/gum every couple hours, and by the next morning the swelling had decreased, the redness was gone, and he could chew soft food. By day 2, his face was back to normal and he was eating regular food. I left the bottle with him when I returned home, in case the tooth issue came back before the dentist did, which I'm proud to say it never did. [My Dad] took that bottle to work with him and started using it on his nicks and cuts from welding and working on vehicles. He would phone at night, "I had a burn mark on my arm, but I put that stuff on it and it got better!!!…Ronnie cut his hand and got grease in it the other day, but I put that stuff on it and it got better too!" I got weekly updates about the 'miracles' that oil blend performed, and for the life of me I can't remember what I put in it!"


Currently Kristen works full time as a massage therapist at Powers & Jans Centre, a chiropractic clinic in Medicine Hat, AB. She makes all her lotions and sprays in her 'spare time' between work, kids activities and the usual cooking/cleaning.

"I have two kids, ages five and seven, a wonderful hubby, and a black Lab that I adore.



I enjoy gardening and we are still landscaping our yard (six years later!), so the challenging, yet fun, part is learning which veggies, herbs and shrubs work well together, and where to put them depending on shade/sun/soil needs. Last year was our first garden, we ate from our yard every night!! Nothing like fresh brushetta with cherry tomatoes, basil, oregano, chives and onions, picked five minutes ago." Could it be that we were all so lucky :)



"This year I plan to grow more of my own herbs and 'medicinal' plants, to compliment my essential oil blends for home usage. The kids already know to grab the 'owie lotion' if they hurt themselves, and Mommy makes the best sun burn cream :) My dream is to one day offer a "Subway Style" natural homemade product store, you can pick all the ingredients and I make it up for you."

Right now Kristen is in the process of putting together her first B2Pur Creation Night: She will teach a group of adults about the properties of 5-6 essential oils, they will create a Signature blend of their own, and either make it into a spray or a lotion (Kristen will provide a few lotion bases to choose from). Costs will be $25-40/person, depending on the number of guests and type of creations (bath bombs, lotions, sprays)." Please contact her directly for dates and times available.

For more information on B2Pur's products and pricing, please go their website at http://www.b2pur-essentialoilproducts.webs.com/.

Also check out B2Pur on Facebook and "like" their page here and stay up-to-date on what's going on! Right now, online ordering is only available on Facebook (you can pay through PayPal).

If you would like to contact Kristen personally to request a specific product or if you have any further questions, please call her at 403-952-7809.

And because Growing Green readers are so fantastic, B2Pur is giving you a special PROMO CODE! If you make an order online through Facebook, use the COUPON CODE: Grow Green and receive 10% off your purchase! Hurry and order as this special is only valid from Feb 25th - March 31st, 2013. 

next week's feature hint: The aide of life

Sunday 24 February 2013

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

Chocolate is a beautiful thing. Better yet, chocolate mixed with peanut butter is even more beautiful! As you may have figured out in previous posts, I have a deep love for chocolate. It's a hard balance to love chocolate while trying to eat healthier. Dark chocolate is always the best way to go for a treat of this nature. Hence my continued search for ways to still enjoy one of my favourite treats, yet not fill my body with all the refined sugars, empty calories, artificial colours and flavours, preservatives and other processed junk that fills the pre-made treats on shelves today.

Thus I was delighted with today's recipe discovery. Not only are these sweet treats rich and decadent and delightfully satisfying, they are made with natural ingredients which are less cause of guilt with the indulgence. These too, would also make a lovely treat for any Oscar party commencing!

I found this recipe on Detoxinista and you can see this recipe here if you so choose.

Enjoy this healthified version of the beautiful and complimentary blend of chocolate and peanut butter.

CHOCOLATE COVERED PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
(refined sugar-free, gluten-free, can be dairy-free)


Ingredients:

Peanut Butter Filling

- 3/4 cup natural peanut butter (crunchy or smooth. Whichever you prefer)
- 1/4 cup raw honey*
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- Pinch of sea salt

Chocolate Coating:

- 4 oz. dark chocolate, melted (use dairy-free chocolate for a dairy-free treat)
- 1 tsp coconut oil

*For a sugar-free option, use liquid stevia to taste and reduce the coconut flour.

Directions:

- In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey, and a pinch of sea salt. Add the coconut flour gradually, starting first with a 1/4 cup, then adding it in a tablespoon at a time, until a "dough" forms. This will depend on the texture of your peanut butter.


- Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Pick up chunks of "dough" and roll them in your hands to form smooth balls. If you want to make it quick, just use a small cookie scoop. (I recommend making the balls small, as these are extremely rich treats and a large ball may be too much for some people.)




- Place the peanut butter balls in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
- After 30 minutes, melt the chocolate together with the coconut oil. (You can use the microwave or a double boiler. Any method should work just fine)



- Remove the peanut butter balls from the freezer and dip each one into the melted chocolate mixture, coating them thoroughly. 


- Return the chocolate coated balls to the parchment paper to set.


- There will inevitable be some areas that won't get covered from where your fingers touch, so just spoon some extra chocolate over the the exposed areas.
- Return the balls to the freezer to set for another 30 minutes, then serve. They are delicious served cold or at room temperature! I found them more rich at room temperature.

- Store them in the fridge or freezer for a longer 'shelf-life', however you probably won't have to store them at all :) They are THAT good!



Happy Eating!


Almond & Buckwheat Flour Pizza

I never used to be a pizza fan growing up. I was fine to live my days without such a food. It wasn't until after I got married that I realized what a delectable food this indeed was. The problem, however, is pizza is not the healthiest of food. It's made up of greasy, empty carb crusts, sugar enriched sauces, layered with toppings left up to the imagination, then topped with mounds of greasy cheese. Sounds delicious doesn't it? 

Pizza always seems to be a staple at any major home-viewing event, such as the Superbowl or Stanley Cup Playoffs. We eat it while watching movies, at parties and really, in just about every circumstance. It is a well loved food. 

Today is one of my favourite home-viewing events, the Oscars, and for such a viewing, normal pizza will not do. Plus, I can't eat it anymore anyway. Thus I give you a healthy alternative that is perfect for a more classy event, such as the Oscars, that the whole family is still sure to enjoy. I found this recipe on Oh She Glows and you can see the original recipe post here if you like. 

Enjoy and Happy Oscar Day!

ALMOND & BUCKWHEAT FLOUR PIZZA
(gluten-free and can be dairy-free & vegan)


Ingredients:

Pizza Crust

- 1 1/2 cups almond meal
- 1 1/2 cups buckwheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2-3 Tbsp favourite spices, fresh or dried (I used oregano, thyme and rosemary)
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 flax eggs (2 Tbsp ground flax + 6 Tbsp water, mixed)
- 2-3 Tbsp water, as needed

Use fresh ground flax for your flax eggs.
Directions:

- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flax eggs and set aside for 5 mins. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and mix well with hands until you can form a ball.



- Place ball of dough on a non-stick mat, or on parchment paper. Place another mat or more parchment paper over top. With a rolling pin, roll out the dough until it is as thin as you can get it. (I wasn't able to roll it all out with parchment on top, so for the last bit just rolled the dough itself.)


- Transfer to a baking sheet (dough may rip, but that's ok). Gently patch rips of dough with fingers. I liked how the dough looked rustic, thus left it as is. It doesn't have to be perfect!


- Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 15-17 minutes until golden along the edges. Remove to cool slightly. Set oven to broil on medium heat setting.
Our pizza crust was a bit chewy and soft, but we really liked that. If you want a crisp crust, simply roll it out thinner.

Ingredients:

Pizza

- Pre-baked crust
- Garlic basil pesto
- Toppings of choice
- Cheese (dairy-free or vegan cheese optional)



Directions:

- Spread the pesto onto the pre-baked crust. 
- Layer your toppings (I used mushrooms, zucchini, red bell pepper and garlic sausage)
- Sprinkle on cheese
- Broil for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, watching very closely so you don't burn the pizza. 
- Slice and serve immediately


I had a bit extra crust that I made into a smaller pizza on a smaller stone.


Happy Eating!

Monday 18 February 2013

Monday Feature: Stoked Oats

Being healthy and staying fit is such an important aspect of life that so many of us shove into a corner closet and forget about. I'm as guilty about this as the next person. I occasionally look into the closet and think, "I should get back into running/working out" or "I should eat carrots instead of chocolate". Sometimes I do get back into it, and sometimes those thoughts get shoved back into the closet.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE being healthy and have been changing my lifestyle for the better, but I am human, and I simply have days where all I would like to do is sit on my butt, watch a movie and eat ice cream topped with score bits, chocolate chips, caramel sauce and honey (even as I wrote that I cringed with the sweetness overload). I will admit that since having my munchkin, even though we have been eating healthier (with allowances here and there), I haven't been out as much lately walking, running, or even doing small things here at home. I did during the summer, multiple times a week, but I really hate being cold, thus I have no desire to bundle myself and L up to go for a walk in even +5 temperatures. If I lived in a warmer climate, I would be outside a heck of a lot more, but in Canada, especially Alberta, we have this season called "Winter" that lasts for an excruciatingly long time. Even though this is our second mild Winter in a row, I'm still a pansy.

There was a time when I went to the gym, ran a few times a week and worked out abundantly. I even trained and completed a sprint triathlon (which I would love to do again). All this to say, I desire immensely to get back into it and my body is craving it. I do supposed chasing after my 1 year old and carrying her around all day is like weight lifting and a form of work-out. My arms have never been so strong :) But with a surge of physical activity, we need to make sure that we are feeding and fueling our bodies appropriately for the increased activity. Otherwise, our bodies will suffer even more for it. You need input with output, but make sure the input is healthy and nourishing.

Those who have run races of all sorts, or are highly athletic, know that we are told to carb load, to help sustain our bodies through intense times of training and activity. The problem with this is when we carb load with the wrong type of carbs, filling our bodies with bleached,  insufficient, empty carbs such as breads, white pasta's etc. It's time to energize and sustain our bodies with healthy foods that make us feel good and give us endurance, not just fill our stomachs. Breakfast is an important meal to consider, as we need to start our days off (with or without crazy activity) properly. I love oatmeal, as does my husband, and it's always a delicious way to start our day. Especially on those cold, Winter mornings. Sadly for me, many oatmeals are no longer safe for my consumption, do to my gluten sensitivity.

Thus I bring you today's feature that I'm quite excited about, Stoked Oats. A gluten-free oatmeal that is packed with flavour, nutrients, and the perfect source of all you need for your day, whether your chasing a toddler around, shopping, climbing a mountain, or running a marathon (which is similar to chasing a toddler). How many other foods do you know of that can claim the same? Not many. My husband and I found out about Stoked Oats at the Millarville Farmers Market this past summer, while Hayden was selling his art. Once we tried Stoked Oats, we've never looked back! I'm looking forward to trying all the flavours (especially the Aphrodisi-oats ;) )


The creators and brains of this fabulous company, Stoked Oats - with the most incredible oatmeal you will ever enjoy - are friends, Simon Donato and Brad Slessor.

(Simon Donato)

Looking back on their journey to where they are now, and how it all happened, Simon recalls, "Brad and I are huge fitness fanatics and oatmeal fans. We actually came up with the concept for the company while working out (bench press actually) in our corporate gym. We had both been creating our own high-performance oatmeal blends independently because there were no high quality oatmeal blends available on the market. We had friends and colleagues who had asked to try our special blends and we were both independently known as "the oatmeal" guy in our respective work groups."

"We decided that we could fill the void on the market and incorporated in April, 2011. Throughout the summer, we perfected our blends through taste tests with friends and family."

Simon and Brad sourced all their ingredients and made the wonderful decision to use gluten-free oats from another Canadian company, Avena Foods, located in Saskatchewan. "Since we eat our product religiously, it was definitely important to us to use the highest quality ingredients in each blend."



There are no added preservatives, no added sugar, and nothing cooked in oil or sulphured. Can this be true? Sure can!

Simon continues, "I love everything about our company - working with a close friend, seeing our creative ideas come to life, meeting and talking with customers and providing a really nutritious product to help people stay healthier. It's easy to sell something you believe in and we whole heartedly believe in Stoked Oats and what we're doing."

Stoked Oats is looking forward to partnering with Breakfast Clubs of Canada this Spring, to start providing healthy breakfast options to disadvantaged students, to give them a healthy start to their day. How amazing is that?


"We are community oriented guys and really look forward to being able to give back via charity, sponsorships, etc." This is just another reason why we should all support and eat Stoked Oats!

Stoked Oats have some definite highlights of the past year, which include a fantastic summer meeting customers at Millarville Farmers Market and learning about what their customers want in a product. "Growing rapidly has been exciting and receiving really strong endorsements and feedback from customers about how much they love the product. It feels really good to provide a product that people love."

At Millarville, next to my favourite mead - Chinook Arch Meadery


Simon also has some exciting news of his own. "I'm the host of a new television show called Boundless - which airs February 17th, 7pm MST on Travel and Escape (and on their website). In the show, I travel the world competing in tough, ultra-endurance races, so my life is really all about health and fitness, and oatmeal is a huge component of my diet - especially when I'm racing. Redline is my go-to, race day breakfast!" Way to go Simon! We will check it out for sure.


Stoked Oats offer 5 blends - fruit based, nut based, some with organic dark chocolate chips, and a vegan option as well. "We are a unique product on the shelves - no other oatmeal company puts as many healthy ingredients into their blends. If a customer wants the best oatmeal - that's us. We designed the blends with specific goals in mind - antioxidant blends, healthy fats and high protein, flavenoid rich blends, performance blends, and vegan. We feel that we've reached these goals and are very excited about what 2013 holds as we continue to grow."


Lastly, Simon simply puts it, "we wanted to create a product that is cool, edgy, and fun. We're not grandma's boring, mushy oatmeal. We've created a product for consumers who want to eat well and demand quality and simple, raw ingredients. Hell, we're a couple of guys who just love oatmeal - it's not rocket science. We keep things simple and healthy. It's good for us and it's good for our customers." That it is, indeed.

Simon's personal Stoked Oats favourites are Stone Age and Redline. "Redline is great before I race because of the caffeine in the coffee - caffeine is still the best legal 'performance drug' out there! Stone Age is just really hearty with the nuts, has the highest protein at 9g per 1/3 cup serving, and very low sugar - 1g. We also have Vegan Oats launching in March and are very excited about it. We created Vegan Oats in response to customers, and potential customers, who asked for a whey free option. It's basically Stone Age without the whey."



Stoked Oats can currently be found at a number of locations: Calgary CO-OP grocers; Nutters in Airdrie, Canmore, Okotoks, and Red Deer; Cochrane Cook House; In Calgary: Market on 17th, Blush Lane (and their farmers market booth), Sunnyside Market & Luke's Drug Mart (prices will vary).

Stoked Oats also sells in BC and the Yukon, however, no matter where you live, you can purchase your Stoked Oats online at their website www.stokedoats.com. Also check out their website for more info on their product and to see their store locator.

Stoked Oats will be back at Millarville this Summer, beginning in June and hopefully some other Calgary farmers markets as well!
The best way to stay up to date on where you can find Stoked Oats and what markets they will be at, is to "like" their Facebook page here.
You can also follow Stoked Oats on Twitter at https://twitter.com/StokedOats.

If you have any further questions you can also email Simon at simon@stokedoats.com or Brad at brad@stokedoats.com.

Stoked Oats is giving Growing Green readers a special deal as well! If you purchase 2 containers of Stoked Oats online, you will receive $3.00 off the second container! Simply use the PROMO CODE #stokedGG by entering it in the message to vendor section on Stoked Oats website. When they see the code, they will refund you the $3.00.
This offer expires 30 days from today (March 20th, 2013), so hurry and take advantage of this PROMO and try out some, or all, of Stoked Oats oatmeal blends!

next week's feature hint: essentially oiled