Whole Foods Market in-store Tasting and More Events

Houston: Uncorked!

All Houston and Sugar Land stores will host an in-store tasting of festive, yet frugal winter wines

 

         Whole Foods Market in-store Tasting of Top 10 Holiday Wines 
Whole Foods Market Houston and Sugar Land stores invite shoppers and wine enthusiasts to participate in Houston: Uncorked on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.  We will be uncorking this year’s best finds from around the world that offer the perfect pairings for holiday festivities, all priced under $15.

 
    Featured Top 10 Holiday Wines include: 
Toso Brut Sparkling 
 (under $10)

·         Benziger Sauvignon Blanc  
(under $13) 
       Chat Grand-Claret Bordeaux Rouge
(Under $11)
  Cupcake Chardonnay
(Under $10)

·         Don & Sons Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
(Under $14)

·         Earthstone Sonoma County Merlot
(under $9)

·         Innovación Malbec-Tempranillo 
 (under $10 for 1L)

All Houston and Sugar Land stores will pop the cork on our Top 10 Holiday Wines on Wednesday, November 2 at 7 p.m. CT. Shoppers are invited to taste and learn about this season’s festive, yet frugal wines.

 

              Wednesday, November 2, from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. CT

 

           All Houston and Sugar Land Whole Foods Market Stores

           Wine photos available at http://wholefoodsmarket.com/pressroom/photo-gallery/?album=72&gallery=147

 

Healthy Holiday Tips

Trying to stick to your healthy eating plan is tough during the holidays—especially with all of grandma’s sinfully delicious family recipes—but Whole Foods Market has tips and tricks that can help you stay trim during the holidays without sacrificing all of the trimmings.

 

Gwen Marzano, from the company’s Health Starts Here program can discuss healthier versions of traditional favorites to mix in with your meals and simple tips in the kitchen to cut back on fat and calories without feeling deprived.

-          Healthy twists on traditional faves: 

o   Green Beans with Pecan & Clementine Dressing

o   Brussels Sprouts with Apples & Shallots

o   Especially Good Sweet Potatoes

o   Butternut Squash Soup

o   Pumpkin Pecan Cookies

 

-          Tiny tweaks to cut back on calories and increase intake of whole foods:

o   Creating dressings and sauces without oil

o   Substituting dates and whole fruit sweeteners for sugar

o   Choosing whole grains and sprouted grain breads for sides, stuffings, etc.

o   Using applesauce in place of oils for baking

o   Saute onions without oil

o   Using herbs and spices to amp up flavor instead of butter

o   Non-dairy milk for creams and sauces

 

Healthy Holiday Events at Whole Foods Market

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Saturday, November 5th from 1-4

(All Whole Food Market Stores in Houston & Sugar Land)

Give yourself the gift of good health this holiday season! Learn quality tips and tricks at any Whole Foods Market Houston or Sugar Land stores that can help you stay trim during the holidays without sacrificing all of the trimmings. Sample healthier versions of traditional favorites from our Health Starts Here program. Also taste our annual Top 10 Holiday Wines, all priced under $15.