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Nectarine Weekend!

Here at MOMs we’re gearing up for a Friday delivery of fresh, organic yellow nectarines that we’ll have on a super sale all weekend and into next week, as supplies permit. Besides the fact that biting into a ripe organic … Continue reading

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New MOM’s in the Neighborhood!

Last Friday I made a trek up to Philadelphia to meet with the staff of our up-coming Bryn Mawr, PA store. The team in Bryn Mawr is smart, fun and ready to work hard for our community, so it was … Continue reading

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My Journey in Environmental Restoration (E.R.)

As I come close to five years working for MOM’s, I am amazed by how much I have been able to learn and experience. I have met and learned from so many great people within and associated with the company. … Continue reading

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What’s cookin? Mixed Bean Salad

I love bean salad because you can put just about anything in it, and it’ll be tasty.  It’s fun to experiment with different ingredients, and one batch of bean salad can be different each day of the week by mixing … Continue reading

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What’s cookin? Mango Salsa!

I love mango, especially during warm weather!  This salsa recipe makes a good guacamole as well (just add a few more avocados and mix it more smooth than chunky).  Prep time about 20 minutes.  I served mine with corn-and-bean tacos.  … Continue reading

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What’s cookin? Kale Chips!

These crunchy chips make kale a fun snack!  They can be baked and stored or eaten warm and are a great side dish or afternoon treat.  Total prep and cook time about 25 minutes. Quantities are easily adjustable to suit … Continue reading

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What’s cookin? Sausage & Chickpea Stew with Marinara

This tasty stew has a kick to it, and is hearty and warming in the winter.  Serves 5.  Most prep can be done during the cooking, total prep + cooking time about 50 minutes. Gluten- and dairy-free.  Easily vegetarian/vegan by … Continue reading

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Shade Grown Coffee is For The Birds

No really, it is. There’s even a certification for it from the Smithsonian. The first sustainable coffee congress was in 1996 and the shade issue emerged out of that meeting as a sustainable alternative to ‘sun-grown’ coffee with two certifications … Continue reading

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Countdown to Merrifield! …and Directions

Its hard to believe that Merrifield MOMs will be open tomorrow (grand opening this weekend), after so many months of dreaming, planning, and preparing. As always, our employee crew is churning away, stocking products, beautifying displays and practicing systems to … Continue reading

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Finally! MOMs in Merrifield.. and Tips for Shopping at MOMs

Thursday is the big day! MOMs in Merrifield will open at the Mosaic District at Lee Hwy & Gallows Rd in Fairfax, Virginia.  Here’s our detailed map. Merrifield MOMs is possibly our most exciting venue to date — as always, … Continue reading

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