Staff picks

This article was originally published in May 2017

Apricots

Organic produce

  • New-crop organic seedless red and green grapes
  • Organic melons, including watermelon and cantaloupe (late in the month)
  • Organic apricots
  • Organic nectarines
  • Organic plums
  • Organic pluots
  • Organic Diva apples
  • Organic corn (late in the month)
 
Flora Flor-Essence Gentle Detox

Flora Flor-Essence Gentle Detox

An organic, herbal purification tea that provides a nourished, spring clean for your body.

— Brandy L., Columbia City

Luke Wahluke Slope Cabernet Sauvignon

Luke Wahluke Slope Cabernet Sauvignon

My go-to wine, the kind that makes you lick your lips with every sip. Rich and luxurious.

— Jennifer B., Fremont

 

 
Fauxmage Olives and Rosemary non-dairy

Fauxmage Olives and Rosemary non-dairy

The best brie — always perfectly ripe, not too pungent. Wonderful texture and flavor. A great treat for a celebration or just to indulge.

— Lisa K., Kirkland

Siggi's Icelandic-style yogurt (skyr)

Siggi’s Icelandic-style yogurt (skyr)

I like the plain very much, high in protein, low in calories and I think it could replace sour cream for me. I eat one a day.

— Gregg H., Edmonds

 

 
Schmidt's Naturals deodorant

Schmidt’s Naturals deodorant

I was in love with my last natural deodorant and was convinced nothing was better, but I was hooked on Schmidt’s from day one. In a blind smell test it won arms up!

— Jess L., office

Cobb's peanut butter cups (bakery department)

Cobb’s peanut butter cups (bakery department)

Bite-sized, not too sweet, and the dark chocolate is the perfect amount of bitter. It’s local, raw and sweetened with honey — everything I want out of my desserts!

— Ruzielle G., Columbia City

 

 
PCC dark roast coffee

PCC dark roast coffee

I drink a lot of coffee and try new stuff nearly weekly but I can always tell when the PCC dark roast is back in the rotation at home. Dark and chocolaty — I love it.

— Scott O., office

 

Also in this issue

Soil & Sea: reports from our producers

Grass-fed beef sales are growing at an annual rate of 25 to 30 percent. Sales of grass-fed yogurt and kefir have in the last year increased by more than 38 percent, compared with a drop of just under 1 percent in the total yogurt and kefir market, according to natural and organic market research company SPINS.

Liquid gold: Choosing a good olive oil at PCC

Learn tips for choosing quality oil, a few of our favorite brands, and details about tastings at our stores this month with PCC nutrition educator Nick Rose.

Should hydroponic produce be certified organic?

Advocates of strong organic standards, including PCC, think foods that are certified organic must be grown in soil, not soil-less hydroponic systems.