Pick-up & Delivery Information

PICK-UP at Goodness Cooks:
Pick-up is available Wednesdays from 4:00–6:00 PM at 500 Valley Forge Road in Hillsborough. Please park and follow the signs to the pick-up door at the top of the stairs.
If we don’t see you right away, simply knock and we’ll come out to you. (Please note that we’re not able to allow entry into the PFPC building.)
If you’d like to wait in your car after dropping off your bag, just let us know. Please bring a sturdy bag labeled with your name for your order.
For assistance, call Mariel at (919) 932-0075.

Eco Members:
Don’t forget to bring your jars and plastic lids. (**For older members that are returning, we no longer use metal lids or rings, so please reuse or discard those at home.) New Eco Members will receive one of our new insulated bags with their order.

PICK-UP at The Plant in Pittsboro:

Pick-up is available from 4:00-6:00 PM at 220 Lorax Ln in Pittsboro. There is a fridge in the pole barn across from Rachel’s Native Plants. Your paper bag will have your packing slip stapled to it, so make sure to grab the right order. If you are a touch early or late, that’s not a problem, although please note that the driver may not arrive until about 3:45. Please contact Mariel at (919) 932-0075 if there is an issue you need help with.

Eco Members: Your insulated bag will have a sticker on top with your name on it and your packing slip inside. Please leave your previous bag with clean jars in it next to the fridge. (The driver will collect those the following week.)

DELIVERY:
Delivery runs Wednesdays from 3:00–6:00 PM. Please leave your cooler out for our drivers, and they will text you when they arrive. If you experience any issues with your delivery, contact Mariel at (919) 932-0075. (**Service is not great at PFPC, so if it goes to voicemail, please text so that we can call you back.)

Eco Members:
Please leave your clean jars with lids out for pickup. (**For older members that are returning, we no longer use metal lids or rings, so please reuse or discard those at home.) Your order will arrive in an insulated Goodness Cooks bag. These bags are for Goodness Cooks deliveries only and not to be used for other purposed during the week. Please leave your bag and jars out for your driver on your next order day.

Thank you for supporting Goodness Cooks. We hope you enjoy your food! ❀

Ingredients and Reheat Instructions for Week of 2/11/26

Sesame Scallion Beef Meatballs

These meatballs feature local grass-fed, nutrient-rich beef from Firsthand Foods, organic scallions from Happy Dirt, and local baby spinach from Red’s Quality Acre. With toasted sesame seeds, a subtle blend of spices, and a pop of flavor from the scallions, these meatballs are simply amazing. The addition of spinach means you’ll get a touch of extra nourishment with all the satisfying umami flavors of this dish. Enjoy alongside any of this week’s menu items and you’ll feel very satisfied. Reheat in a saucepan on the stovetop with a touch of oil until warm or in a 350 oven for 10 minutes.

Turmeric Chicken Noodle Soup

This comforting classic is making a welcome comeback. As always, it will star our GC-made stock featuring chicken bones from Dawnbreaker Farms in Hurdle Mills – where they pasture raise their birds with great care using environmentally regenerative practices. We’ll simmer the bones with black peppercorn, bay leaf, coriander seed, garlic cloves, ginger, and turmeric to create a flavorful stock that’s rich in collagen, vitamins, minerals and amino acids that support gut function, brain health and immunity. Together with chicken, rice noodles, carrots and a splash of green onion, this soup ticks every box. It’s delicious warmed up in a saucepan or, believe it or not – cold right out of the fridge!

Green Lentil Dal with Local Spinach + Sweet Potato

Dishes made from cooking a pulse – lentil, bean, or split pea – with spices and aromatics cooked in oil and added at the end is called a ‘dal’ in India. This version of dal is made with organic green lentils that have an earthy taste and soft texture. They’re a perfect source of plant nutrition filled with protein, fiber and minerals. We’ll simmer the lentils with local sweet potato from Happy Dirt, then stir in local spinach and cilantro from Red’s Quality Acre, and coconut milk with all the toasted spices and aromatics. This is truly nourishment in a bowl. Heat on the stovetop, adding a squeeze of lime if you prefer, and enjoy.

Braised Coconut Collards

The mixture of sweet and citrus in this creamy coconut broth melds perfectly with the natural bitterness of the greens. It’s soothing on the digestive system and completely satisfying to drink up the flavorful braising liquid. Each quart will have over three bunches of local, organic collards from Happy Dirt, so this is a delicious way to get in your greens. Enjoy alongside the meatballs or serve up a veg plate with the cilantro rice and hummus. We rarely get around to making this dish, but we’d love you to experience this peak-season goodness. Reheat gently on the stovetop and rejoice.

Local Kale Salad with Honey Ginger Dressing + Toasted Hemp Seed

This new colorful layered salad features ribbons of local lacinato kale and julienned red pepper from Happy Dirt along with local Stella Rosa radicchio and red radish from Red’s Quality Acre. The honey ginger dressing on the bottom has a pink hue from fresh pressed beet juice and a light creaminess from a touch of tahini. The nutty toasty aroma of the hemp seed and crunch of the almond are the final touch to this enlivening salad. The dressing will be on the bottom, so you’ll simply pour the contents into a bowl and toss together before serving. A quart makes enough salad for 3-4 people as a side or for 2 people to have a generous portion as a meal. Serve cold and enjoy alongside any of this week’s sides for a satisfying meal.

Cilantro Lime Rice

We cook US-grown organic basmati rice and infuse it while it’s still warm with fresh lime juice, lime zest, local cilantro from Red’s Quality Acre, Greek organic Sparta Kefalas olive oil, and a dash of sea salt. This dish is comforting and easy to digest and is a go-to starch for every meal you make with your GC order this week. From the organic olive oil to the abundance of fresh cilantro, there’s so much flavor and nutrition in here. To reheat, stir in a saucepan on the stovetop with a tablespoon of water or extra olive oil until warmed through.

Lundberg Farms Basmati Rice* | Local Cilantro* | Lime | Greek Sparta Kefalas Extra Virgin Olive Oil* | Sea Salt (* = ORGANIC)

Purple Sweet Potato Hummus with Chili Peanuts

This colorful dip has a creamy texture and a balanced flavor that’s sure to please – there’s creamy sweetness from the purple sweet potato, acidity from the lime, and earthiness from the tahini and chickpea. Then, we’ll pan fry peanut with chili flake and cilantro to top off this hummus, adding a touch of heat and that special something that only the beloved peanut brings. Dip into this with raw veg or simply spoon onto your plate for added color and flavor. Enjoy cold right out of the fridge.

NEW! Golden Granola

This new granola lives up to its name with golden turmeric, golden honey, and chewy, tart golden berries to top it off. Golden berries are a “superfruit” and are like a blend of a tomato and a cherry with a tart sweet citrusy-mango flavor. The turmeric adds an earthy tone while the coconut chips bring a unique texture. The crushed Indian coriander seed gives it that something extra you can’t quite put your finger on. With all organic ingredients, an abundance of nuts, and enticing flavors, you’ll be sure to love this new addition to our granola line-up.

Meyer Lemon Cashew Dessert

Meyer lemons are a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange and native to China. They’re super fragrant and their flavor is slightly sweeter than a regular lemon with floral notes. There’s no beating around the bush – this dessert is divine. The stars align here when we zest and juice these little suns and whip them up with luscious coconut milk and creamy cashews. We’re making a coconut almond base for the bottom and – for added VIVA! – a raspberry compote on top. Enjoy right out of the fridge.

Cherry Ashwagandha Hemp Milk

We’re bringing you another hemp milk deluxe! We’ll blend organic cherries with ashwagandha, an Ayurvedic herb that’s known for its adaptation healing properties and promoting restorative sleep. If you’ve never had freshly made hemp milk, you’re in for a treat. Hemp milk is considered the best milk alternative for many reasons – it’s high in omega-3 fatty acids, essential minerals and protein while also being low in carbohydrates. And growing hemp is good for the planet, helping to regenerate the soil and purify the air – pretty amazing. Hemp milk has a slightly nutty flavor and a nice light and creamy texture. We lightly sweeten our hemp milk with dates and never add any fillers, gums, or stabilizers like you’ll find in store-bought varieties, so shake it up before pouring. Serve cold with our granola for the perfect breakfast or snack. You can also pour over your cereal of choice, add to oatmeal or use as the base of a smoothie or drink as is. The options are endless.

Chocolate Elixir

We’ve created a divine beverage – energizing, bittersweet, fulfilling. Enjoy sipping in the morning as a better-than-coffee alternative. Cacao powder is loaded with antioxidants and minerals that nourish your body and feed your cells. Reishi mushroom – which grows on the bark of hardwood trees – supports the immune system, improves sleep, and lessens fatigue. To round it out, we’re adding Lion’s Mane – a shaggy white mushroom that grows on decaying hardwoods, such as beech, sycamore and birch trees. While it’s most known for improving cognitive health and enhancing neuroplasticity, Lion’s Mane has many other healing properties which include supporting gut health and reducing inflammation. This triad balances and supports the body so well. We don’t make this drink super sweet, so feel free to add extra sweetener, a dash of maple, a stir of honey, or a scoop of collagen powder for extra oomph. Shake it up then either pour over ice or heat it up on your stove top.

Spiced Matcha Latte with Lion’s Mane

The first thing to note about this delicious concoction is that it’s caffeinated, but due to the many unique properties of matcha, you’ll feel a calm alertness without the jittery effects you get from coffee or tea. Matcha is a Japanese shade-grown green tea powder that’s loaded with powerful antioxidants, called polyphenols, and many other bioactive compounds with various health benefits, such as improved cognitive function, collagen production and reduced stress. Because matcha green tea plants are grown in the shade, the leaves are very rich in chlorophyll, which naturally supports the detoxification pathways in the body. Matcha even has the reputation of aiding Zen monks in meditation. We’ll balance out the earthy flavor of the matcha with warming spices and cashew milk to create this spectacular beverage for your morning ritual. Warm it up on the stovetop, stirring, or simply shake it up and drink cold.

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Ingredients and Reheat Instructions for Week of 2/11/26