

Hot Maca Chocolate
For those of you who might not be familiar with maca, it comes from a root that is grown in South America, mostly in Peru. Maca balances...


Recipe: Grilled Chicken & Zucchini Pasta in Lemon Tahini Sauce
Many of us in the store are fans of paleo-friendly meals, which are low in carbohydrates and high in protein. This is a clean meal, that...


Recipe: Fresh Kale Salad
This is a simple and easy recipe that is perfect for summer. It’s an easy go-to for when you’re heading out to a potluck or just trying...


April Highlight: Bread SRSLY
Bread SRSLY is dedicated to making nourishing gluten-free and vegan sourdough for the sensitive foodie. This allergen-free bread is made...


March Highlight: La Vie
La Vie has been making all-natural, probiotic wellness drinks in Santa Cruz County for over 11 years. They use small batch fermentation...


February Recipe: Cannellini & Kale Soup
This is a nice and light dish that is enjoyable during the cold weather season. It's made vegan, but you can easily use chicken broth or...


January Recipe: Baked Tofu and Broccoli on Rice
Ingredients: One block firm tofu (cut length-wise in 5-6 pieces) 2 cups Basmati rice 1 avocado 2 cups mixed greens 1 handful of sunflower...


January Recipe: Spicy Cauliflower Wings
This is a favorite recipe of the staff here at Aptos Natural Foods. We love good-tasting gluten-free and vegan food, so we’ve changed it...
Organic Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients Prepared Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Pie Crust Mix 1 cup Pacific Organic Chicken Broth 1 cup carrots cut into small pieces ½...