Almar Organics in Albury, New South Wales, Australia | Speciality food shop

Almar Organics

Locality: Albury, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 417 032 276

Address: 539 Nurigong street 2640 Albury, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.almarorganics.com.au

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24.01.2022 W E L C O M E B A C K . . Today is a special day. With the reopening of the Albury Wodonga borders, we welcome back our legendary wodonga customers. .... . We thank you all so much for your ongoing love and support and having your organic, nourishing groceries delivered to you. . . But we have MISSED that connection with our beautiful, like minded customers and that unique community we have created. . . A lovely chat or receiving a beaming beautiful smile = a happy mind and soul . . See you all soon and we can’t wait . . OPEN 10.30 am until 6 pm See more

24.01.2022 O r g a n i c B u l k T e a . . At Almar, we have a large range of both organic tea bags and organic bulk tea (this range is growing and growing). .... . We love tea in our household and at the moment are loving our bulk peppermint tea, however organic tea is a priority for us. . . Tea is often heavily sprayed and the residue chemicals/toxins on the tea often wind up in your tea cup (a chemical soup). . . Peppermint tea has many beautiful properties such as relieving gas, a cooling agent when you have heat or burning in your gut, it aids In digestion and has adaptogenic properties, concoction for metabolism and relieving excessive acidity, assisting with sleep due to its calming properties and can assist in boosting immune system as it’s anti-bacterial. . . You can pop in store and browse our range of organic shelf teas or scoop into our brown paper bags and buy in bulk. . . Organic tea is good for the body and good for the soul xxx See more

23.01.2022 CLINT’S CRAZY BARGAINS . . This weeks special is organic red cabbage for $2.99 each. .... . Did you know red cabbages and other purple coloured fruit and veg are full of anthocyanins which are powerful antioxidants. That’s why it’s important to eat the organic rainbow . . Red cabbage has a good mix of vitamins and minerals, especially folate, which is essential during pregnancy and also helps the body to produce red blood cells. It also contains vitamin C, which helps protect our cells by acting as an antioxidant, and potassium, which we need for a healthy heart. . . Our favourite sauerkraut recipe . . 2 kg of green or red organic cabbage 3 Tbs good quality Celtic sea salt 1 tsp caraway seeds 1 tsp peppercorns . . 1. Take off outer leaves. I do not wash as it’s organic. You can either slice super fine or leave chunky, depending on how you like your kraut. Cut and place cabbage in a large glass bowl. . . 2. Sprinkle cabbage with sea salt and leave for 20-30 mins. The salt draws the moisture out of the cabbage and softens it. . . 3. Start to massage the cabbage with your hands and try and get as much moisture out of it as possible. Once this is achieved, stir through caraway seeds and peppercorns. . . 4. Place into a large jar with a sealed lid. Ensure that it has been sterilised with hot water and make sure detergent that you use is a natural one so it doesn’t kill off bacteria. . . 5. Make a fist and push cabbage right down into bottom of jar, getting rid of any air pockets etc. Then pour over juice from cabbage and make sure it covers all the cabbage. I use an outer leave from the cabbage as a weight however you can get rock like weights specific for kraut making. . . Store in a cool dark place. Check in 5-7 days and it will be ready. If you you like to get maximum flavour leave for 2-6 weeks and just check checking weekly. . . Note: when making sauerkraut, please only use organic cabbages otherwise you are just fermenting glyphosate and a range of other pesticides/chemicals (as cabbages are prone to white moth). . Enjoy See more

23.01.2022 O u r C o m p o s t i n g C o r n e r . All our food scraps from ALmar and at home go to either our compost, our worm farm or our chooks. So there is NO waste. . . ... Compost, once broken down, is a simple way to add nutrient rich humus to your lawn or garden that fuels plant growth and restores vitality to depleted soil. It’s free, easy to make and good for the planet, that provides us with so much. . . As things start to warm up and break down, microscopic organisms will increase and help aerate the soil, break down the organic matter for plant use and ward off plant diseases. . . A healthy compost should have much more carbon than nitrogen. . C a r b o n . Carbon-rich matter (like branches, stems, dried leaves, peels, bits of wood, bark dust or sawdust pellets, shredded brown paper bags, corn stalks, coffee filters, coffee grounds, conifer needles, egg shells, straw, peat moss, wood ash) gives compost its light, fluffy body. . . N i t r o g e n . Nitrogen or protein-rich matter (manures, food scraps, green lawn clippings, kitchen waste, and green leaves) provides raw materials for making enzymes. . . A simple rule of thumb is to use one-third green and two-thirds brown materials. The bulkiness of the brown materials allows oxygen to penetrate and nourish the organisms that reside there. Too much nitrogen makes for a dense, smelly, slowly decomposing anaerobic mass. . . Good composting hygiene means covering fresh nitrogen-rich material, which can release odors if exposed to open air, with carbon-rich material, which often exudes a fresh, wonderful smell. If in doubt, add more carbon! . . Cannon has also been making a lovely fermented tea to add to our compost to increase good microbial activity. What a legend See more

22.01.2022 CLINT’S CRAZY BARGAINS . . This weeks special is organic onions for $1.99KG .... . The humble onion is found in every kitchen, but it’s magical powers make it an impressive medicinal plant, like garlic too. They are both part of the allium family. . . Onions contain lots of fibre, antioxidants and are a good source of prebiotics. They are also super rich in vitamin B and C and are full of sulphur, iron, calcium and manganese. . . Apart from using onions in a lot of our cooking at home, a fave of ours is caramelised onions. . . Soft, richly flavoured caramelised onions are a wonderful accompaniment to cold or hot meats, pates and terrines and make a great base for a savoury tart including Mrs Almar’s favourite caramelised onion and fetta tart. You simply cool the onions slowly to caramelise their natural sugars, while the balsamic helps as well. . . C a r a m e l i s e d O n i o n s . 2 Tbs organic olive oil 3 large brown onions sliced 1 Tbs rapadura/cane sugar (or maple syrup) 1-2 Tbs balsamic vinegar . . METHOD . Step 1 Heat oil in a large frypan over low heat. Add the onions and a good pinch of Celtic sea salt and cook very slowly for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent them from catching. Don't be tempted to turn the heat up, as you don't want the onions to burn. . . Step 2 When onions are softened and tinged golden, add sugar and balsamic - this will start the caramelisation process. Cook onion over low heat for a further 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sticky and caramelised. Use immediately, or store in the fridge, in a sterilised jar or glass container, and use when required. . . OPEN tomorrow 10.30am until 6pm . . Come on down and get your organic onion fix. See more

22.01.2022 L o o k w h a t ‘ s b a c k ! . . Canadian wild caught sockeye salmon. .... . Amazing source of vitamin B12, selenium, omega 3 and proteins. . . The deep red colour comes from the antioxidant known as astaxanthin. . . It contains a lot more astaxanthin than farmed salmon due to its natural diet rich in sea vegetation. . . Farmed salmon has a different nutritional profile as they are usually fed pellets. The main health issue issue with farmed salmon is exposure to industry contaminants. . . Pop In and get some and taste the difference See more

20.01.2022 T e s t i m o n i a l s . . A moment of gratitude . We have been receiving a few of these from new customers of late, and now more than ever, these kind words go a long way especially being a small business owner during Covid. .... . It’s amazing how they stop you and allow you to reflect on your wins. We love what we do everyday and are so grateful for you all making a conscious effort to support a small, family run, local business. . . Thankyou for providing such beautiful produce. We are so happy we have found your business and can order quality vegetables for our family and have this delivered to our door. . . See more

18.01.2022 F a t h e r s D a y G i v e a w a y . . A huge congratulations to this well deserved winner @markwaite7 and his little sidekick Pippa. His Father’s Day is sorted with $100 almar hamper, $100 la maison take home meals and an apron and 1kg coffee from the blessed bean. .... . Happy Father’s Day to all those amazing dads out there tomorrow See more

17.01.2022 CLINT’S CRAZY BARGAINS . . This weeks special is organic zucchini’s for $2.99 KG. .... . Check out this yummy recipe. . . INGREDIENTS . 4 medium sized zucchini 2 tablespoons pine nuts 200g feta 120g sour cream 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons cold water 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil small handful mint leaves, roughly chopped freshly ground black pepper . METHOD . Top and tail the zucchini. Cut lengthways into 3-4 strips. . Brush with a little oil and then cook on a griddle pan or bbq until tender and well coloured. . At the same time toast the pine nuts in a small pan over a low heat until just coloured. . Place the feta, sour cream, garlic, lemon zest and water in the bowl of a food processor and blitz until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and mix just to combine. . Spoon a few large spoonfuls of the whipped feta onto a serving plate, top with zucchini strips, drizzle over remaining oil and garnish with mint leaves, pine nuts and a sprinkle of black pepper. . Serve as part of a shared meal. . See you tomorrow in store between 10.30am and 6pm or alternatively place your order online or via email for delivery See more

16.01.2022 Our dear friends @lamaisonwodonga will not be at Almar this week but for all the right reasons..... That’s right people, with an easing of restrictions Wassim and his team can trade and operate out of their own space They have been working frantically to complete their kitchen and be ready for service next week so keep an eye out for when this happens and jump back over to support such an iconic local venue. We will miss you guys but it has been an honor to share our space and support the La Masion team through this little period and look forward to working on more inspiring collaborations in the future Apologies to our customers who were looking forward to that special Friday night meal, looks like you guys will be cooking again, plenty of produce available this Friday at Almar Organics .....Happy Friday

16.01.2022 M e e t C a n n o n . . A new employee at Almar, but of a different kind. Cannon is the Almar market garden expert, from soil, to compost, to worm farms, to veg. .... . He has previously worked on other organic and biodynamic farms including wymah organic lamb and olives locally. . . Whilst the green manure crop is in and doing its thing, today’s project was pulling down the perimeter fence ready to start putting up the rabbit/deer/goat/kangaroo proof fence. . . Welcome cannon to the Almar team See more

16.01.2022 S a t u r d a y P o p U p M a r k e t . . Come on down to the south side tomorrow to visit @almarorganicsalbury .... . It will be a great vibe for our Saturday pop up market. . . Tomorrow we will have @aennesgarden selling her local, sustainably grown flowers between 9am and 12.30pm. . . Jason from @theblessedbean will not be set up the front in the hvan, as he is unavailable for this Saturday only. He will be back on deck next Saturday. . . @almarorganicsalbury have lots of delicious organic fruit, veg and much much more to stock up for your weekend and new week ahead. . . See you between 9am and 1pm tomorrow See more

15.01.2022 CLINT’S CRAZY BARGAINS . . This weeks special is organic broccoli for $3.99 KG .... . This is an absolute fave in our house hold when it’s in season. Loved by both the little and big peeps. . . We have lots of lovable broccoli recipes but at the moment it’s this one, . . ROAST BROCCOLI . 1.5 KG organic broccoli Organic olive oil Celtic sea salt Roast almonds Pecorino/Parmesan/Mac fetta . . Cut the broccoli into florets or steaks. Coat in olive oil and Celtic sea salt and toss. Place into a ceramic baking dish and cook in oven at 250’C for 10-12 minutes, then turn broccoli over and reduce to 200’C and cook for another 5-10 mins. . Remove from oven and drizzle with olive oil, roast almonds, and your choice of cheese. . Bellissimo . Broccoli is prone to fungal, bacterial and white moth problems so conventional broccoli is often sprayed with a lot of fungicides and pesticides. Please choose organic where possible as we care for you and your health . . OPEN tomorrow Tuesday 10.30am until 6pm and yes we do deliver See more

14.01.2022 N o u r i s h . The healthiest food comes from plants grown in organic soils that are rich in humus (composted plant matter), without the use of pesticides, herbicides or fertilisers. . .... Did you know that organic soils store 28 % more carbon, produce 43% more earthworms and reduce the amount of nitrate leaching into our waterways by 58% (nitrate is a form of nitrogen which can cause health problems when it accumulates in groundwater used for drinking). . . Phosphorus is another ingredient in fertiliser which, together with nitrogen, can accumulate in waterways and cause an overgrowth of algae, which can kill fish and other aquatic organisms or support bacteria toxic to humans. So please use your food dollars to support farming systems that look after our health, the health of our soil and animals, and in the process, sequester carbon so that we ensure the survival of our entire planet. . . Thanks Pete evans (heal) for the Friday night reads See more

13.01.2022 N o w S t o c k i n g ! . . BULK certified organic and fair trade coffee beans from @theblessedbean .... . These delicious beans are from Porosa, Eastern Highland Province, Papua New Guinea. . . Rich inky cup with notes of spice, black current, cedar and dark chocolate. . . Crisp berry acidity carries a long toffee finish. . . The aromatic smell is just divine. . . Locals supporting locals come and grab yourself a brown paper bag and scoop until your hearts content coffee lovers. See more

11.01.2022 CLINT’S CRAZY BARGAINS . . This weeks special is organic bananas for $2.99 KG. .... . This is a super duper favourite when it comes to almar specials so best come in quick so you don’t miss out. . . Have you tasted the difference between conventionally grown organic bananas?? With organic, not only are you not getting the synthetic Fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides, but the taste is SOOO Much better. Organic bananas don’t leave your mouth feeling furry. . . Our go to revipes are; sliced bananas with organic peanut butter with sprinkled chia seeds on top Pete evans banana bread recipe Frozen to add to smoothies OR choc coated frozen bananas pictured . . Cut ripe bananas in half widthwise. Insert a popsicle stick in the bottom, leaving plenty of room for your hand to hold. . Place bananas on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone baking mat and freeze for at least 2-3 hours. . When you’re ready to dip the bananas, set out any desired toppings so your station is ready to go. . melting chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a saucepan over low heat until silky smooth (we also have dairy free choc chips at almar or you can make your own vegan chocolate) . Pour the melted chocolate mixture into a narrow glass (like a juice glass!). Dip the frozen bananas into the chocolate mixture + immediately sprinkle with any desired toppings. . Place back on the baking sheet + repeat with remaining bananas. . Pop the bananas back into the freezer for a few minutes to harden, then transfer any leftovers into a glass container and freeze. . The kids will go baaannnnnaaaasssss over these lol See more

09.01.2022 We just wanted to reach out to you all to say thankyou. . . As some of you are aware, Mr Almar’s mum recently passed away which has broken our hearts and of course our little people, hence why you haven’t seen much of us around Almar lately. .... . A huge Thankyou to our beautiful family, friends, customers and the greater community for all the food, flowers, gifts and plants. We are so grateful and feel so blessed to know that you are all right behind us. . . And a huge Thankyou so our amazing team who continue to shine through, caring and providing for our Almar community. See more

09.01.2022 CLINT’S CRAZY BARGAINS . This weeks special is organic beetroot for $2.99KG. . .... A beautiful, colourful spring salad . . Beet, carrot and fetta salad with orange and hazelnuts. . NGREDIENTS 1 bunch baby beetroot, trimmed 2 bunches baby carrots, trimmed 1 bunch baby radish, trimmed, scrubbed 2 (about 300g) medium beetroot, trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 oranges 100g salad leaves (such as radicchio and rocket) 3 fresh thyme sprigs 100g feta, crumbled 50g organic hazelnuts, roasted, chopped Thinly sliced green shallot, to serve Micro herbs, to serve . METHOD . Step 1 Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan forced. Grease and line a baking tray with baking paper. Arrange baby vegetables on prepared tray, coat with oil and season well. Roast for 30 minutes or until tender. . Step 2 Meanwhile, cook medium beetroot in a saucepan of boiling water for 30 minutes or until tender. Drain. Set aside. Peel beetroot using your fingers. Set aside. . Step 3 To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, balsamic and mustard in a bowl. Season. . Step 4 Peel and segment orange. Place salad leaves on a serving plate. Slice medium beetroot. Arrange on top of leaves. Add baby veg, orange segments, thyme, feta, hazelnuts, green shallot, micro herbs and nasturtium leaves. Drizzle with dressing and season to serve. . . OPEN Tuesday tomorrow 10.30am until 6pm. Or Alternatively place your order via email or our website and have your organic goodness delivered See more

08.01.2022 F A T H E R ‘ S D A Y G I V E A W A Y . . Ok so it’s time to spoil these special guys in our lives, even MORE than we do everyday lol. .... . The lucky recipient wins this EPIC prize consisting of; * organic @almarorganicsalbury hamper valued at $100 * 1 kg of delicious coffee beans and a funky apron from @theblessedbean * $100 worth of delicious take home meals made with lots of love from @lamaisonwodonga . . The LUCKY winner will be drawn this Friday night . . TO ENTER, like, share and tag a dad who you think deserves this awesome prize. . . Goodluck See more

08.01.2022 A l m a r m a r k e t g a r d e n . Mr almar’s day looked a little different today. Him and cannon spent the day on the dingo digger, with the auger, digging holes for these beautiful repurposed Murray pine posts. . .... These Murray pine posts were kindly gifted to us. They have just come from an 100 year old shearing shed that has just been dismantled in walbundrie. They were piled up ready to be burnt, however were rescued and have now been relocated to be recycled and add beautiful character to our mighty, big fence. The smell of lanolin and oily remains are just divine. . . This fence ain’t going no where and these two lads are ready for a snooze. . . . . He will be back @almarorganicsalbury ready to see you all. OPEN 10.30am until 6pm. See more

07.01.2022 CLINT’S CRAZY BARGAINS . This weeks special is organic lemons for $3.99 KG. . .... We love lemons in our household and go through lots. One thing that a lot of people don’t realise with lemons is that they are acidic, however only until they hit the body. . . Once they enter your body, they become alkaline. So if you have issues with acidity, lemons are not your enemy but your friend! . . Having half a lemon freshly squeezed in lukewarm water in the morning helps to kick-start your metabolism. Making a lemon and ginger tea is one of our faves at night too. Just slices of lemon and ginger in hot water mmmmmmmmm. . . RAW LEMON ZESTY VEGAN SLICE . Ingredients . Base: . 2 cups of any nut besides cashews (I used almonds and walnuts and ensure they are organic) 1/2 cup shredded coconut 5 medjool dates pitted . Topping: . 2 cups organic cashews (soaked for 2 hours) 1 can of coconut cream (400ml) Zest and juice of 2 lemons (leave some zest aside for sprinkling over the top) 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 tbs melted coconut oil 1/4 tsp vanilla extract A pinch of turmeric powder for colour (optional) . Instructions . For the base, line a 16cmx25cm (approximately) baking dish with baking paper. Blend the base ingredients in a food processor until it's slightly crumbly but still sticks together. Press the base mix on the bottom of the lined being tray evenly and set aside. Blend all ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender until smooth. Make sure that it's super smooth. Pour the topping over the base and sprinkle some lemon zest over the top. Set aside in the fridge for around 3 hours or until you can touch the top and its set. If you want it firmer, you can freeze it for 30 minutes before serving. . So citrusy and delicious . OPEN tomorrow 10.30am until 6pm See more

04.01.2022 A l m a r O n W h e e l s . . Thanks to poppy ALmar, our jazzy bright van is looking super clean. .... . Even though restrictions have eased, we are still doing lots of deliveries and will continue to offer this service to our local community. . . If it’s too tricky to get to Almar HQ, we can deliver on a set day to your workplace or home. Then you know that every Tuesday (for example), your groceries for the week have been delivered and you can plan your meals for the week ahead. One thing you can tick off and you can rest assure you will be eating the best quality, seasonal produce . . See more

03.01.2022 CHRISTMAS HAMPERS . Let us organise your Christmas hampers for your staff, clients, teachers or family. . organic produce... supporting regenerative farmers supporting local small family business conscious packaging . . These are our main 4 packs but can also customise hampers depending on your requirements and pricing. . . 1. Gourmet hamper $100 2. Nourish hamper $80 3. Pamper hamper $185 4. Sustainability hamper $175 . . Please email us at [email protected] for any enquires and orders. . . Thanks Marcella from @photography_bymarcellajane for the photos and chad from @captured.space for your tech skills. See more

02.01.2022 A w a r e n e s s . . During covid 19, we have noticed in store a huge shift in awareness and people questioning, more than ever. It has definitely raised the awareness of the relationship between nutrition, health and the immune system. .... . During these times, consumers look at disease prevention and increasing nutrition, deeming organic healthier and safer than other conventional options. . . For many, the time at home and for some, having more time, has meant more time to prepare home cooked meals with quality ingredients. An increased awareness of where their food has come from and what farming practices have been used, before it reaches your kitchen table. . . Consumers, when shopping, have the potential to influence change by where they spend their bickies. . . Let’s support sustainable, local farmers that use regenerative farming practices so our children can enjoy nutrient dense foods grown in fertile, living soils. . . You will taste and feel the difference too . . Thanks @organicgardenermag for the pic. We have actually just purchased Eckhart Tolle book ‘A new earth’. Looking forward to reading. See more

02.01.2022 S u p p o r t i n g L o c a l F a r m e r s . . *supporting local, seasonal food systems and farmers *supporting sustainable, regenerative agriculture and farming practices ... . . We are super exciting that as of this Summer, we will be getting a lot of our produce from; . * @beechworthnaturalfarm who are a biodynamic, in conversion to organic farm located in idyllic Beechworth. Patrick and Ada are so knowledgeable and are so committed to sustainability. . * @greenwood.n.groganproduce Matt and tamsin grow their you beaut veggies in biodynamic soil and water, locally in Allans flat. We are so excited to welcome these guys on board. . *Almar farm - 2-3 different veg varieties grown with so much love by farmer Cannon and his offsider mrs Almar. . * and of course our faves from @australianorganic farmers . . What an exciting line up. The relationships we have built since having Almar we are so grateful for. We feel so blessed to work with like minded souls on a daily basis and to bring all this goodness, to YOU, the amazing local community of albury wodonga and surrounds . . See more

02.01.2022 Organic Vs Conventional Coffee - . . . Coffee is one of the most heavily treated crops of any agricultural commodity . .... For mass coffee production to occur, traditional growers require large amounts of land that receive all day sunlight for optimal growth, the constant sunlight actually weakens the immune system within the plant and creates a deeper vulnerability for pests and insects. This is the main reason why coffee crops require higher levels of pesticide use . . By choosing organic coffee beans, not only are you reducing your toxin exposure and increasing your antioxidant intake but you’re also supporting farmers who are supporting a healthy planet! . . . This is important to us, and we’re sure it is for you too! . . . Mr Almar is very fond of his coffee. The smell, aroma and the whole experience. . . . We stock @montvillecoffee organic coffee and NOW in BULK @honeybirdcoffee hero organic coffee from Mount Beauty and certified organic blend from @theblessedbean . . OPEN tomorrow 9am until 1pm See more