Sprouted Branch

09/10/2026

Hello!

It is almost the weekend again! Can't believe how fast the days are flying by. The state fair is over. School is back in session. Summer is basically over. Which means it is officially squash season. And this week we have some big, beautiful butternut squash! As the evenings get cooler, it is the perfect time to throw one in the oven with some butter and maybe a hint of brown sugar. Or perhaps you are more of a soup person. If squash just isn't your thing, check out the gorgeous eggplant we got in this week. Breaded, fried, and dipped in marinara - mmm! Or maybe some eggplant lasagna? The perfect answer if you have that one person in your life (as I do) that is totally anti pasta. Or maybe you have some ideas you'd like to share?

Have a wonderful day!

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09/09/2026

Good Morning!

How is your week going? Anything new and exciting? We have a couple of new things around here. For one thing, we agreed to do a trial run of Good Karma protein flax milk. We have unsweetened regular and vanilla in the fridge, as well as a shelf stable version. Also, Kalona now has a new flavor. Alongside the organic plain and vanilla yogurts you are used to seeing, you will now find a honey variety!

Happy Hump-day!

09/08/2026

Greetings!

How was your weekend? Do anything fun? Mine was pretty uneventful. Worked mostly. Did get to take Noli for a walk along the river a couple of times. And got in a couple of visits with son #2. Worked on some Christmas gifts.

And now it is back to the regular routine. Not a whole lot of new things to report. We are very well stocked on ferments again. Something for every taste. Tangy beets, gingery carrots, curtido, kimchi, and a couple of varieties of kraut. These are all certified organic. And the best part is they are all made locally in either Wrenshall MN or Viroqua WI. Check them out, and maybe find your new favorite!

Halleluja! We finally got some rain!!

09/04/2026

Good Morning!

Wow! It is already Labor Day weekend. The Great Minnesota Get Together is winding down. Did you make it this year? I did not. Maybe next year. Can't believe summer is over. At least I can still do Ren Fest and Viking Fest. Hopefully. That is the plan at least.

But for now, just a couple bits of news. One last cup is once again stocked. Almost. The Velvet Hammer is currently unavailable. Figures, that one is my favorite! The second bit is just a reminder that we will only be open until 1pm in Monday. So if you need any party supplies, (or just want to shop), come early!

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

09/02/2026

Good Morning!

Can't believe it is already September! Which means this weekend is Labor Day weekend. Wow! Where has the time gone? We will be open in both locations until 1pm. Just in case you need things for your cook out. Or you prefer to shop in the peace and quiet.

We are currently waiting on the truck bringing you lots more options to shop from! We have been working hard to replace some brands/items that have become difficult to source. I think we have found some really nice options. Like our new line of organic matcha mixes. It is really fun when we can bring in local options like Fuku energy drinks and Buon Giorno pasta sauce. Come check them out!

Happy Humpday!

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08/27/2026

Greetings!

How is your week going? Me? Not quite sure how it got to be Thursday already. On Tuesday , it was Wednesday. All day. And now it seems I have time traveled back to Tuesday again! Oh well, as long as I show up at the store in the morning, I eventually figure out what needs to be done that day!

Today, I would like to tell you about a new line of crackers we brought in. As you know, we love organics. Or at least clean, non-gmo. But as some of you already know, we tend to focus a lot of energy on special diet restrictions. Celiac is a real thing, and can cause a lot of problems for people. But sometimes that 'gluten sensitivity' doesn't have mean going entirely gluten free. Sometimes, the process of fermenting sourdough can break down the gluten enough for most people to tolerate it well. (But not for Celiac!)

Enter our new line of Unbothered crackers! They are made from real ingredients. Things you recognize and can pronounce. Said ingredients are then fermented and made into snack crackers! I was pleasantly surprised by how big the crackers are. Perfect for meat and cheese or dipping. We have three flavors - sea salt, rosemary, and cheddar & chive. Give them a try!

Happy Friday Eve!

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08/24/2026

Greetings!

How was your weekend? Anything spectacular? Mine was pretty average. Couple good days at the stores, and then Sunday I got a bunch of stuff done at home, went out to lunch with my brother and my uncle. Nice, low-key.

Not much going on today. Just getting the produce order distributed. And waiting to find out when the new owners of the big freezer are coming to get it! Can't believe it is actually happening. Finally! So, just a heads up if you are shopping in Pine. All of the frozen as well as coffees, teas, and sweeteners are now located in the back room!

Happy Monday!

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08/21/2026

Happy Friday!

Well, at least some of the orders we have been waiting for have made it! Our sprouting seeds have been replenished. We now have alfalfa and spicy mix in addition to the beans. Good Time Health mushroom coffee is also fully stocked once again. And the Neuro Gum arrived! So, if you have been looking for a novel way to boost your B vitamins as well as caffeine and L-Theanine, here's your answer!

Keep your eyes peeled for changes in the layout of the Pine City store. Yup, it is really happening! Finally!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Heidi

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08/20/2026

Greetings!

Knowledge is so important. I try to learn something new at least once a day. Today I watched a webinar put on by Better Being - formerly Nutraceuticals. It was about stress and the HPA Axis. But you know the biggest thing I learned? I am not a patient person! I am waiting on about 5 orders right now. I keep checking and rechecking my email to see if there is an update on delivery for any of them! Definitely need a distraction! Hence the webinar! (Actually, I watch them as often as possible).

One of the orders we are awaiting is NeuroGum. This was a direct customer request. (So if there is something you would like to see, let us know.) NeuroGum supports energy and focus through caffeine and L-theanine. We have three flavors coming. Hopefully by early next week it will be out on the shelves! If the gum goes well, they also make mints to support calm and to help with sleep. Let us know your thoughts!

Anxiously awaiting....

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08/19/2026

Hello!

How is your week going? Things are going pretty good around here! Got a nice order in this morning. (Which is why this post is so late!) It was kind of bizarre putting in the prices. About half to 2/3 of the products stayed the same. Among the others, however, there were some drastic changes! The good news? Not all of them went up! Quite a few actually dropped quite a bit. Malted milk balls and graham crackers are two that come to mind right away. Of course, things could get a bit dicey with the tariffs going into effect today. I wish we could source everything domestically. Unfortunately that is not possible. If we have some items that become unattainable we will do our best to find suitable alternatives.

Happy Humpday!

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