{"id":2336,"date":"2016-05-04T15:36:03","date_gmt":"2016-05-04T19:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2336"},"modified":"2016-05-04T15:36:03","modified_gmt":"2016-05-04T19:36:03","slug":"mothers-day-brunch-possibilities-from-whole-foods-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2336","title":{"rendered":"Mother\u2019s Day brunch possibilities from Whole Foods Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_2337\" style=\"width: 286px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_2437.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2337\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2337\" src=\"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_2437-276x300.jpg\" alt=\"A few flower bouquets from the bounty available at Whole Foods Market in Capitola\" width=\"276\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_2437-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_2437.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2337\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A few flower bouquets from the bounty available at Whole Foods Market in Capitola<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Did Mother\u2019s Day sneak up on you? Perhaps it\u2019s time to organize a Mother\u2019s Day brunch at home, in which case <a href=\"http:\/\/wholefoodsmarket.com\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/wholefoodsmarket.com\">Whole Foods Market<\/a> has a few ideas to help. And at WFM locations in Northern California\u2014including the local Santa Cruz and Capitola stores\u2014several delicious, brunch-friendly cheeses are currently on sale.<\/p>\n<p>First, the cheese: speaking as just one representative mom, I think that fancy, tasty cheese is always welcome at brunch (or really, any meal\u2026). Here are a few recommended soft-ripened cheeses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Guffanti-Robiola Langhe Two-milk<\/strong>: this rich, earthy cheese is made with cow\u2019s and sheep\u2019s milk. It\u2019s currently on sale for $23.99\/lb., discounted from $29.99\/lb. <em>WFM Northern California Regional Cheese Buyer Francesca di Donato suggests pairing <\/em>with items like orange jam, pumpkin-ginger jam, fresh fruit, and\/or walnut bread.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cowgirl Creamery &#8211; St. Pat<\/strong>: St. Pat is the Creamery\u2019s seasonal cheese. The green rind commemorates the arrival of spring. These creamy wheels are wrapped in wild nettle leaves, which di Donato explains impart a smoky artichoke flavor. It\u2019s currently on sale for $23.99\/lb., discounted from $29.99\/lb. <em>di Donato recommends pairing <\/em>with dry wine or an Irish-style lager.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marin French \u2013 Supreme Extra Creme Brie<\/strong>: With a smooth texture and slightly sweet flavor, this delectable cheese lives up to the \u201clush and buttery\u201d description promised on its label. It utilizes high quality milk from neighboring Marin County dairies.\u00a0 This brie comes in a wheel, and is currently on sale for $23.99, discounted from $29.99. <em>di Donato recommends pairing <\/em>with California sparkling wine, Petit Syrah, or IPA. I enjoyed trying it with a small serving of \u201cfigs and olives\u201d from the Capitola store\u2019s olive bar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mitica- Cana de Cabra<\/strong>: This creamy goat milk log hails from Murcia in the southeastern part of Spain. The flavor is mild, yet satisfying, with citrus notes. It\u2019s currently on sale for $13.99\/lb., discounted from $16.99\/lb. <em>Di Donato\u2019s pairing ideas<\/em>: for drinks, a lean white wine (Albarino, or an unoaked Sauvignon Blanc) and for food, almonds and\/or fig spread.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you like cheese but want something more \u201cbrunch-traditional,\u201d how about some quiche? WFM offers several ready-to-eat varieties in small ($5.99) and large ($14.99) sizes. I recently sampled a four-cheese quiche (Gouda, Parmesan, Swiss, and feta), and it was very good.<\/p>\n<p>On a budget for Sunday brunch? I found this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/recipe\/learn-cook-frittata\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/recipe\/learn-cook-frittata\">frittata recipe<\/a> while browsing the \u201cbudget-friendly recipe\u201d section on the WFM blog. You can incorporate leftovers in it, too.<\/p>\n<p>If you have kids that like cooking, here are two recipes from the WFM blog that look easy, even for young ones:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/recipe\/gluten-free-baked-berry-french-toast\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/recipe\/gluten-free-baked-berry-french-toast\">Gluten-free Baked Berry French Toast<\/a> (for breakfast at home)<br \/>\nor <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/recipe\/berry-oatmeal-jar\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/recipe\/berry-oatmeal-jar\"><strong>Berry Oatmeal in a Jar<\/strong><\/a> (for bringing a small breakfast somewhere else)<\/p>\n<p>Last but not least, don\u2019t forget to include flowers when developing your brunch plan. They are always a wonderful way to make a woman feel appreciated and Whole Foods carries lots of great arrangements. When I was at the Capitola location yesterday, I saw many vibrant bouquets, and most of them were made from flowers grown locally. Some of them are also fair trade. These are called \u201cWhole Trade\u201d flowers, and when purchased they donate funds to local community organizations that support flower farm workers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhole Trade provides more money to producers, ensures better wages and working conditions for workers, and cares for the environment,\u201d says Lily Hussey, Marketing and Community Relations Lead for Whole Foods Market, Northern California &amp; Reno. \u201cAlso, they donate 1% of sales to Whole Planet Foundation.\u201d Learn more about <a href=\"http:\/\/m.wholefoodsmarket.com\/values-matter\/whole-trade-flowers\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/m.wholefoodsmarket.com\/values-matter\/whole-trade-flowers\">Whole Trade<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what you decide to do for your Mother\u2019s Day food, I hope it\u2019s a very happy day for you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Local Store Details<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/stores\/santacruz\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/stores\/santacruz\">Whole Foods Market Santa Cruz<\/a> is located at 911 Soquel Ave. Call (831) 426-9901 for more information.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/stores\/capitola\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/stores\/capitola\/\">Whole Foods Market Capitola<\/a> is located at 1710 41st Ave. Call (831) 464-2900 for more information.<\/p>\n<p>For more Whole Foods Market locations, see the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/stores\/list\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/stores\/list\">store locator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On Twitter? 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