Friday Finds: August 11, 2017

Take a look at what's new at Mariposa Food Co-op. 

Vegan Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Pints

Vegans rejoice! Ben & Jerry's vegan pints are here. 

Conebella Farms Cheese Curds

Produced locally in Elverson, PA with milk from Ayrshire cows, these curds are great in the kitchen for frying or melting but also fresh out the container with some salami and crusty bread in the shade of your favorite tree on a West Philly summer's day.

Sunbeam 'Bug Me Not' Candles

Keep the bugs away with these candle tins and votives. Try citronella cedar wood and eucalyptus, lemongrass, cedar. 

Heritage Store Black Castor Oil

100% natural and unrefined. Nourishes dry skin and hair. Warm it up as a massage oil for joints, muscles and skin.

Solaray Activated Coconut Charcoal Powder

We're happy to introduce charcoal powder to our shelves! Derived non-GMO, food-grade, coconut shell, Solaray coconut charcoal powder is great for a digestive detox, skin care and oral care. 

Avocado Ice Cream

This is ice cream is a creamy and refreshing dairy-free dessert.

Avocado ice cream makes a great creamy ice cream texture.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups avocado puree, (see tip), from about 3 ripe large avocados
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/3 cup tequila
• Lime zest, for garnish

Preparation

1. After making avocado puree, add water, sugar, lime juice and tequila to the food processor with 1 1/2 cups of the puree; pulse until well combined. Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour or overnight.
2. Transfer the avocado mixture to the canister of an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. If desired, place the ice cream in the freezer to firm up before serving. Garnish with lime zest, if desired.

Tips & Notes

To make avocado puree, peel and pit 3 ripe large avocados and process in a food processor until smooth. Measure out 1 1/2 cups for the ice cream. Reserve any extra for another use.

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