Local Refillery

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Caramelized Onion Apple Pasta with Sage is sweet and savory with a swirl of deep flavors, perfect for Fall. 🍁

INGREDIENTS
For the Pasta
1 large head garlic
3 medium yellow onions
12 oz pasta
1/2 Tbsp salt for pasta water
3/4 c reserved pasta water
1/2 c extra virgin olive oil
4 c diced apple
1/4 tsp fine salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 c firmly packed fresh sage (or Italian flat leaf parsley leaves) + more for garnish, minced
5 oz fresh baby spinach

Pecan Crumble:
1 c raw pecans
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1/4 tsp fine salt

Optional Garnishes:
Fresh sage, chopped and/or Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped vegan Parmesan cheese (see comments), freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
AHEAD OF TIME: Roast garlic. Caramelize onions until crispy & golden brown. If still soft & tender after one hour give them another 10 minutes on low heat. Set aside.
Make the pasta. Fill 5.5-quart dutch oven/pot with 10 cups water. Bring to rolling boil over high heat. Add 1/2 Tbsp salt. Add pasta and set timer for the instructed cooking time. Once noodles are done, reserve 3/4 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining. Drain remaining pasta water & place noodles back in pot. Drizzle with olive oil & toss to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Heat 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, apples, roasted garlic cloves, caramelized onions, salt & pepper. Use wooden spoon to break up roasted garlic cloves. They will diffuse & sort of melt into the oil as they cook. Saute mixture until apples are fork tender, about 15 minutes.
Make the pecan crumble. Preheat oven to 300F. Place pecans on bare baking sheet and bake for 8 min until warm & fragrant. Place in food processor with olive oil, nutritional yeast & salt. Process until fine & crumbly (about 10 sec). Set aside.
Add cooked pasta to the 12-inch saute pan with the apples and caramelized onions & toss well. Add reserved pasta water & toss well over medium heat. Saute for five minutes until water absorbs. Add spinach & pecan crumble during last minute of cooking. (Spinach will wilt.)
Turn off heat & stir in sage. Taste & adjust flavors as needed.
Serve hot with desired garnishes.

“It’s the best razor I’ve ever tried” - Ginette Matthews, founder of Local Refillery

Some common questions we get asked once people notice how much plastic they’re throwing away with disposable razors is, “how do these safety razors work?”, “will I cut myself?”, “what about razor burn?”, or “why do they cost so much?”

We get it. It can be nerve-wracking moving into something new involving a sharp blade that presses against your skin, some razors require a bit of finesse, and the price point can scare you off if you’re used to paying $15 for a pack of disposables. So to answer these, we want to talk about one of our favourite razor brands because they have put so much time and care into their products in response to the questions - and needs - we all have.

Those who know it love it, and for those new to it, introducing Henson Shaving.

MiiR is all restocked, with some beautiful new additions we’re sure you’ll love. (We don’t like to pick favourites, but we’re looking at you, ceramic mugs and coffee canister. 😍)

NEW Vendor In Our Sudsy Nook! 🤩

One of the most frustrating things about looking for eco-friendly/clean cleaning products is that you can get duped so easily and purchase something with the exact ingredients you were trying to avoid. This frustration is what fueled Susan Mey’s passion to create a clean brand of naturally derived home care and cleaning products.

That desire, combined with a collaboration with a chemist friend, is what brought Green Cricket to life... almost 20 years ago! Not only did she have a passion for clean, high quality ingredients, but she also addressed the sustainability objective by creating refill options (you know we love refill options!).

Why we’re so excited to have Green Cricket:

🍃 Affordable & Clean: It is an amazingly clean, non-toxic formula that stays accessible and budget-friendly for families.

👌 Easy Switch: It performs exceptionally well​ (yes, the dish soap suds up beautifully​!) making it a super easy transition if you’re switching from conventional products.

🍁 Home Grown: Their collection of high quality, plant-based cleaning products is made in Canada.

We’ve brought in their dish and laundry soap to start, but they have many more options. If you love it, we’ll bring more in!

Tabbouleh is a fresh and delicious meal, full of protein and a great way to enjoy the fresh veggies and herbs this season brings. (And it makes a great leftover lunch for the busy fall season!)

This recipe is from Alyssa at Simply Quinoa... and it is simple!

Ingredients
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped cucumbers
1 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt + Pepper to taste - chili salt if you can find it*

Instructions
Add cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumbers and fresh herbs into a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, lemon, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss to combine.
Serve immediately or add in your favorite proteins.
Enjoy!

Notes
If you can’t find the spicy salt, feel free to add a pinch or too of crushed red pepper if you want some heat.

Check out her site for tips on this recipe & many more yummy ideas! https://www.simplyquinoa.com/quinoa-tabbouleh-salad/

We’ve got some beautiful new additions to our food section, just in time for baking, soup, hot drinks, and adding extra greens to our smoothies season! 🤩

Who can believe the leaves are changing already and many of us are getting our kids ready for the school year again? Is it just us, or did this summer really seem to speed by?

We will be taking Monday, September 7th off to soak in the last bits of this glorious season with loved ones, and hope you’re able to do the same!