Relax kids

We have a new selection of amazing cds to help your child deal with the stress and strains of the exam season.

Regular relaxation can help children manage stress and anxiety while improving their concentration, focus and listening skills. Relax Kids can also improve creativity and imagination and build confidence and self-esteem.

To compliment the cd try Rescue Remedy - one of our favourite Bach flower remedies which is a great soother for these stressful times. 
But for now enjoy the holidays and join us for our beeutiful Pollination Parade this Bank Holiday Monday


 Good luck
The Bear x

Remedies and Products of the month - Hayfever

It's getting lighter and brighter, and we are all getting a bit smilier :)
But for some of you are suffering with the onset of hayfever, maybe you could do with a little help to get that smile brighter.

Here are a few things that could get you back to "normal" again, without having to resort to drowsy antihistamines that could potentially damage your liver.

Natural remedies for that cheeky hayfever

Pukka's Peppermint and Pippali Capsules - for seasonal allergic rhinitis and hayfever with sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose and wheezing. The warming spices helps to dry mucus secretions and stop sneezing and itching.

Vitamin C - a natural antihistamine and a great support for your immune system at the same time!
Delicious high vitamin C foods - bell peppers, strawberries, kiwi, kale, cabbage and oranges.

Herbs -Elderflower, ribwort and eyebright are anti-catarrhal and reduce your sensitivity to allergens, as do chamomile, nettles, and echinacea.

Reduce or cut out dairy products.

Eat local honey.

Essential Oils

Eucalyptus, Niaouli or Tea Tree oil on a handkerchief and use it when an attack occurs.

Pop in a have a chat with our lovely staff if you need any advice about your hayfever woes and any other ailment, 
 

The Bear X

Easter at the Bear

We have Fairtrade Easter Eggs from Divine & Cocoa Loco and Dairy Free Easter Eggs from Booja Booja & Moo Free

Moo Free Easter Eggs (Only a few left!!)

Booja Booja Truffles - Dairy Free and Organic

We have lots of other non chocolatey treats in too. Just have a look

 Lets hope the sun comes back for Easter Weekend!


The Bears X

What have we been making with our veg box?

 Roasted Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup

Roasted Cauliflower, Butternut Squash, Beetroot Pie 

with a Red Wine Gravy topped with Mustard Mash!

 

Cauliflower, Chick Pea and Spinach Curry with Basmati Rice.

Cougette, Leek and Mushroom Soup.

 Tah-Dig (Persian Rice) with Tomato and Courgette Sauce

 

We have had a very tasty week! What have you made with your veg box?

Order yours today, 01706 813737 or email us on bearwholefoods@yahoo.co.uk

The Bears X

Mother's Day

It's Mother's Day this Sunday.
And lucky for you we have some beautiful gifts!

Daisy Diva

handmade natural and paraben-free skincare products from West Yorkshire.

 

 For the pampered Mum

For the Disco Mum

 New Hand Painted Dotty Pegs

 

 For the Mother who still does your washing!

 Tinker Tailor

 

For the stylish Mum

 Pukka Skincare Range

 

For Mother Natural

 Pacifica Perfumes

 

For the Yummy Mummy

Burt's Bees Baby

For the New Mummy!

The Bears Xx

Veg Box Payment

Organic Fruit and Veg Box @ £20

Organic Fruit and Veg Box @ £30

Please Pay Here, and email us requesting what you would like in your veg box,
Bearwholefoods@yahoo.co.uk or ring 01706 813737
Can include bread, milk, soya milk, local cheeses or anything you can think of.
If you would like an order of  under £20, we charge a delivery fee of £2.50.

Thanks for shopping Locally!
The Bears



Fairtrade Fortnight!

This year for Fairtrade Fortnight, there is a campaign called Take a Step for Fairtrade





Here's a lovely film showing us how swapping your shopping to fairtrade can change lives!


Here at The Bear we offer lots of fairtrade produce and by just swapping one thing, maybe your cuppa in the morning, you can be part of that change!



Here are just some of the brands we have to offer.

Equal Exchance Coffee supporting Women Growers!

Grumpy Mule Coffee - Roastery based in Meltham, Yorkshire.

Other products include:

Divine Chocolate, Dubble Chocolate bars, Equal Exchange Coffee and Tea, Cafe Direct Teas, Pukka Green Teas and Chai, Meridian Molasses, Crazy Jacks Golden Syrup, Geo Mango Chutney, Suma Golden Sugar, Live a Little and Moonlight Organic Wine, and many more!

Take a step, let us know what you are going to change.
The Fair Bear Bunch X

Organic Variety Boxes

5 new varieties and prices for our brilliant organic veg boxes.

 

Simply Beautiful Organic Veg Box- £10

Fabulous Fruit and Veg Box - £15

 

Fabulous Fruit and Veg Box with Saker Bread - £17.50

 Fabulous Fruit and Veg with Dairy - £25

 Fabulous Fruit and Veg with Soya - £25

Contents may vary but they are always Organic and as local as can we can get it. In association with Incredible Edible Todmorden.

Deliveries over £20 - Free

Deliveries under £20 - £2.50

Local deliveries 10 mile radius. Boxes delivered on Mondays.

We are in the process of setting up an online shop, but for now please ring with your orders. 01706 813737 or Email us bearwholefoods@yahoo.co.uk

Anything else from the shop can be added to your order. Just ask!

Keep warm,

The Bears X

Dalit Spices and Candles

Dalit are a wonderful fairtrade company helping the lives of people in India,
We sell their beautiful handmade candles and their authentic spices sourced straight from the growers in India. All the money goes to the Life Association Charity.

All their products make perfect gifts or a special treat for yourself.
(My house smells lovely!)

Spinach and Coconut Dahl

Here's a quick and easy recipe to go with your 12 new spices,

Ingredients:
3 hand fulls of Suma red lentils,
A bunch of Local spinach,
Lots of grated coconut, (save some for serving)
1 onion
Lots of Garlic (to taste)
flat teaspoon of Dalit Turmeric,
a sprinkle of Dalit Cumin Seeds,
half a teaspoon of Dalit coriander powder,
2 teaspoons of Dalit chilli powder,
Ground white and black Dalit peppercorns (to taste)
Squeeze half a lemon,
1 teaspoon of Marigold's Bouillon,
A pinch of Suma asafoetida,
Hot water.

-Rinse the lentils and put in a medium sized pan.
-Pour boiling water over the lentils, and stir in the bouillon, asafoetida, and all other spices. Cover and leave on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
-Chop the onion, garlic and spinach and add to the lentils.
-Now add coconut and lemon.
-Put it on a low heat and cover.
-Keep checking back and stirring, and cook till it's soft and yummy.
I think you can keep it cooking for as long as you want and it'll get even tastier.


I enjoyed mine with a cup of Pukka Chai Tea, and to make it extra scrummy I popped in some extra cinnamon and a few cardamon pods ! (using 8 out of my 12 Dalit spices in one sitting, how many can you use?)


We have everything you need for a dahl, and much more!


Enjoy,
The Bears