Vol. 2 Issue 5                                                                    march 27, 2020

We’ll Get Through This Together

These are uncertain and trying times. The Covid-19 worldwide pandemic has deeply affected our community and state, but rest assured we will be here to serve you and help you through this crisis. Right now the store is open on reduced hours of Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are also asking our shoppers to set aside 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays for at risk individuals including seniors and people with underlying conditions or are immuno-suppressed. While we are not strictly enforcing this rule, we do ask for your cooperation in this time of need.  
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We are requesting customers who come in to shop to follow local and national health organizations’ guidelines. We have hand sanitizers as you enter the store so please use these when you come in and when you leave. 
 
As mandated by the state, you are required to practice social distancing of six feet between you and others in the store, with the exception of people that live with you. Also, we are limiting the occupancy in the store. Please avoid crowding the cashiers, stand behind the designated checkout line and allow for at least three feet of separation between you and the person in front or behind you. We also kindly ask you to limit the amount of people from a household shopping in the store if possible.
 
Although we are open, we have options if you cannot make it in for any reason. For your convenience, we are offering curbside pickup at the store. Delivery is also available if your order is over $100 but we can only deliver up to 1 p.m. Please place your order two hours before your desired pickup time. Delivery orders must be placed by 11 a.m. for same day delivery. Call 503-236-2114 or email orders@sheridanfruit.com to place your order.
 
We also partner with Instacart for home delivery. To place an order, visit Instacart.com and look for our store front. Start adding groceries to your virtual basket and when you are finished, Instacart will send a personal shopper to procure and deliver your groceries to your doorstep. Please note Instacart has been a bit overwhelmed and some orders may not go through. If you have any issues, please give us a call at 503-236-2114 or email us at orders@sheridanfruit.com and we’ll fix you right up for curbside pickup or home delivery. 
 
Stay home, stay safe and stay healthy.

Super Veggies

It is always very important that you eat right to maintain and improve your immune system. The general rule of thumb is the greener and heartier the vegetable, the more beneficial it is. Here are a list of vegetables high in nutrients that may help boost your immune system:
 
Broccoli—Supercharged with vitamins and minerals and packed with vitamins A, C, and E. Try steaming florets in a covered bowl in the microwave and season with salt, pepper, crispy shallots, and top with a small pat of butter. 
 
Kale (All Varieties)—While kale is available in different colors, all types are nutritious and good for your immune system. Kale offers vitamin A, C, and E, folic acid, calcium, potassium, carotenoids, antioxidants, and fiber. Stir frying kale with some garlic & ginger (both super veggies), oyster sauce and sesame seed oil (another superfood) will help maintain much of the nutrients for your body to absorb.
 
Garlic and Black Garlic--Garlic is ubiquitous in nearly every cuisine. It adds lots of flavor to food and is a must-have for your health. Early civilizations recognized its value in fighting infections. Black garlic is a result of Maillard reaction achieved by slowly cooking garlic bulbs for a prolonged period of time. Much of the garlic’s harsh bite is cooked out resulting in a mellow, slightly sweet flavor. Black garlic is higher in free-radical fighting antioxidants than regular garlic. Add black garlic to stews and chili for a surprising taste.
 
Mushrooms—These mycological wonders are a major source of zinc, an immune system-boosting mineral. A grilled, beefy-tasting portabella makes a great burger substitute. Sauté shiitakes with onion and garlic as a side dish or use button mushrooms to enrich your favorite tomato sauce. Oyster mushrooms add a great meaty and umami flavor to your favorite Asian stir fry.
 
Ginger—Ginger is a rhizome that may decrease inflammation, helping reduce a sore throat and other inflammatory illnesses because it contains gingerol, a relative of capsaicin. Ginger can also help decrease nausea and soothe upset tummies. Lastly, this wonder rhizome can help decrease chronic pain and may possess cholesterol-lowering properties.​

An Apple A Day…

Fruits are an essential part of an immune boosting healthy diet but not all fruits are created equal. The more colorful the fruit, the higher the nutritional value. Here is a brief guide to super fruits we currently carry:
 
Apples—There’s truth behind the old adage “An Apple A Day Keeps the Doctor Away.” Apples are low in calories, high in fiber and contain vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, C, and K. They are also rich in potassium, manganese and copper. Leave the skin on the apple when you eat it as they are high in polyphenols, a compound full of antioxidants that can boost your immune system. Wash them thoroughly under running water beforehand.
 
Citrus—All citrus are beneficial but again color is key. The more colorful the fruit, the higher the nutritional content. Citrus such as pink or red grapefruit, Cara Cara oranges, blood oranges and mandarins contain compounds such as carotenoids, flavonoids, and coumarins. The antioxidants glutathione and glucarate, are also present in many citrus. Colorful citrus also contain the pigments lycopene or anthocyanin which research has shown can boost your immune system. We recommend washing any citrus fruit in running water before peeling or cutting for consumption.
 
Berries—It’s not quite berry season yet but we do have plenty of frozen berries available. Picked in the prime of ripeness and flash frozen, these berries contain all the same nutrition as fresh berries. Our frozen berries come from Sturm’s Berry Farm located here in Corbett, Oregon. The varieties we have on hand are blueberries, blackberries, marionberries, red raspberries and strawberries. Berries are loaded with antioxidants, fiber rich and packed with vitamins and minerals.
 
Pineapple--Known in South and Central America for its anti-inflammatory benefits, pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme found in the juice and stem and has been used medicinally since ancient times to help reduce inflammation, lessen hay fever symptoms, slow blood clotting, and even enhance the absorption of antibiotics. Nutrients in pineapple juice may also help soothe symptoms of a cough or cold. One 2010 study found that pineapple juice was part of an effective treatment for tuberculosis due to its ability to soothe the throat and dissolve mucus. The study found that a mixture of pineapple juice, honey, salt, and pepper reduced cough symptoms up to five times faster than over-the-counter cough syrup.
 
Make sure you add some of these super fruits to your shopping list the next time you shop at Sheridan. All of these items are in stock at time of writing.​

Purchase in Bulk and Save

We want to make the shopping experience as simple as possible during this time and are now offering value pricing on bulk purchases of select items. Currently, we have discounts on a range of dairy products, tomatoes, avocados, peeled onions, romaine lettuce, orange juice, cheeses and more. For the most up-to-date list of items available, please follow this link: www.sheridanfruit.com/bulk-specials.html. If you have any questions about current availability, please give us a call at 503-236-2114.

Items listed below were available at time of writing*:

DAIRY
~ ½ and ½ Half Gallon-$3.45 ~ ½ and ½ Quart-$1.79 ~ Whole Milk Gallon-$2.99 ~ Buttermilk Half Gallon-$1.99 ~ Whipping Cream Half Gallon-$6.99 ~ Sour Cream 5 lb. Tub-$7.49 ~
EGGS
~ Large AA Bulk 15 Dozen Case-$30.62 ~ Sunrise Large AA White Bulk15 Dozen Case-$44.45 ~ Sunrise Large AA Brown Bulk 15 Dozen Case-$56.64 ~

TOMATOES
~ Large 6x6 25 lb. Case-$32.95 ~ Roma 25 lb. Case- $29.95 ~ Grape 12 Count Case-$24.95 ~

AVOCADOS
~ 48 Count Case-$64.95 ~

SHALLOTS
~ Peeled 4/5 lb. Case-$59.95 ~ Peeled 4 lb. Tub- $19.58 ~

ONIONS
~ Peeled Red 20 lb. Case-$18.95 ~ Peeled Red Loose-$0.99/lb. ~ Peeled Yellow 20 lb. Case-$16.95 ~ Peeled Yellow Loose-99¢/lb. ~

KETTLE CHIPS ORIGINAL SEA SALT
~ 10/13oz Bags-$24.70 ~ Single 13oz Bag-$2.95 ea. ~

LETTUCE
~ Romaine Hearts 48 Count Case-$22.95 ~

BRUSSELS SPROUTS
~ 25 lb. Case-$24.95 ~

JUICE
~ Organic Orange Juice Gallon-$14.95 ~ Apple Cider Gallon-$8.95 ~

HOT SAUCE
~ Secret Aardvark Green Habanero 12/8oz Bottle Case-$49.95 ~

CHEESES
~ Shredded Cheddar 5 lb. Bag-$9.95 ~ Monterey Jack 5 lb. Bag- $11.95 ~

*Limited to stock on hand and prices valid while supplies last. Sorry, no rainchecks. Sale price not valid on past purchases.

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