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.) 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. 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 bit 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 2:00–6:00 PM. Make sure to please leave a note in the “special instructions” field at checkout every time you order if you have instructions the driver will need to find your home OR if you would like the driver to do anything special, such as leave your order in a particular place. Coolers are recommended in the warmer months if you will not be there during delivery hours. We will include a freezer pack in your bag during the summer month, just in case. (**To save money and plastic, please send a text to the GC number if you do not need the freezer packs and will leave them out of your order.)

Eco Members: Please leave your **clean** jars with lids in your black Goodness Cooks bag in a place near the front door where the driver can easily see it. Your driver will deliver your order in a new bag. These bags are for Goodness Cooks deliveries only, so we ask that you not use them for other purposes during the week. If you have any issues with delivery, please call or text Mariel directly at (919) 932-0075. We are not able to access the GC text messages while we are packaging all the deliveries on Wednesdays and want to make sure we can help you quickly.

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

Ingredients and Reheat Instructions for Week of 10/07/26

Za’atar Roasted Chicken

This chicken dish that will satisfy your craving for all the most beloved Mediterranean flavors. We’ll marinate chicken thighs overnight in olive oil, lemon, allspice, and garlic, and top them off with our housemade za’atar blend before roasting them up to perfection. Za’atar is said to have its origins in ancient Egypt and translates to ‘wild oregano’. It’s a mixture of thyme, oregano, sesame seeds and sumac – a real powerhouse of flavor. Sumac is a spice made from the vibrant berries of a Middle Eastern shrub, known for its slightly lemony flavor and dark red color. Serve with any of this week’s sides and a dollop of baba ghanouj for extra deliciousness. Reheat in the oven at 350 until warmed through.

Creamy Mushroom Soup

This is our “ode to mushroom” soup. We’ll sauté a medley of mushrooms from Happy Dirt with aromatics and fresh herbs, adding carrots and a bit of wild rice for texture, before finishing it off with our housemade cashew yogurt for creaminess. This soup is sure to please. Reheat on the stovetop, stirring gently. (This soup was inspired by Nancy from Laying Hen Farm – thank you, Nancy!)

Italian Sausage Soup with Local Red Kabocha Squash + Cannellini Bean

This soup features the restorative nutrition of slow simmered bone stock made with Dawnbreaker Farms chicken, the flavor and protein of Italian sausage, the tender sweetness of local red kabocha squash, creamy cannellini beans, and the acidic boost of fire roasted tomatoes to round it out. It’s a GC favorite. Warm up a bowl for a complete meal anytime. Stir in some fermented dairy of your choice – sour cream, yogurt, coconut yogurt – for extra goodness.

Local Lacinato Kale Salad with Roasted Dates + Hazelnut Dukkah

This salad features local lacinato kale from Red’s Quality Acre layered with sliced local watermelon radish and carrot, and juicy chunks of roasted organic Medjool date. Each salad is topped with our housemade dukkah, an Egyptian spice blend of crushed hazelnuts, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, and black peppercorns – all organic and full of flavor and micronutrients. The vinaigrette dressing is on the bottom, so you’ll simply empty into a bowl and mix 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.

Curry Cauliflower + Slow Roasted Carrot with Mint Chutney Sauce

This roasted veg combo is an instant favorite. Curry roasted cauliflower is the perfect pair with our new favorite way to roast carrots – slow roasted with olive oil and salt. Their flavor deepens as their own natural sugars caramelize. We’ll layer these veg with a bit of toasted coconut flake for texture and the mint chutney sauce will be layered on the bottom. This blended sauce hits every high note of fresh herbaceousness and tanginess with Red’s Quality Acre mint, cilantro, lime and coconut, as well as a touch of ginger. Simply pour the veg into a bowl and spoon the sauce over the veg. Either warm the veg first in a pan over medium heat or enjoy cold.

Spinach Rice with Local Spring Red Onion, Dill + Lemon

This bright and herb-y rice dish features local spinach from Happy Dirt and fresh local dill and local baby red spring onion from Red’s Quality Acre. Warm fluffy organic basmati rice is tossed with wilted spinach and onion, fresh lemon zest, and chopped dill until every grain is infused with flavor. This dish is the perfect starch for every plate, very easy to digest, and a delicious and comforting way to get in your greens. Serve with the beef ragu or as the base of any other meal. Reheat in a saucepan with a bit of water, stirring frequently.

Baba Ghanouj

Baba Ghanouj is a traditional middle eastern dip made with blended roasted eggplant and tahini. Its popularity has spread far and wide throughout the world and can be found in homes from Brazil to the Caribbean. The simplicity of ingredients speaks to the rich flavors that are brought forth in this versatile dip. We’ll roast local eggplant from Happy Dirt and bulbs of garlic to bring out their natural smoky flavors and create a nice caramelization. When whizzed up it becomes silky smooth and delicious. We’ll drizzle aleppo pepper infused Greek organic olive oil on top with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and local parsley for extra eye-catching flavor. This dip will enhance the flavors of all the other dishes on the menu or can also be eaten meze style with a few olives and cucumber sticks as a perk-me-up snack during the day.

Local Eggplant* | Garlic | Tahini | Lemon | Local Parsley* | Sesame Seed* | Turkish Aleppo Pepper Flake*/** | Greek Sparta Kefalas Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil* | Sea Salt (* = ORGANIC, ** = very mild)

Plum Chia Pudding

Its the end of plum season, so we’re capping it off with our final offering of our delicious plum chia for the season. Its made with our housemade cashew milk, lemon, Medjool dates, vanilla, a touch of ginger powder, and organic red plums sourced via Happy Dirt. We’ll cook them down and sweeten with a touch of coconut sugar and cardamom to make a luscious plum jam that will sit at the bottom of each container. Simply dig your spoon in and enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and creamy and tangy. Serve cold.

Almond Flour Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

This gluten-free banana bread is moist, satisfying and sweet without the feeling of heaviness that often comes with baked goods. So treat yourself right this week and have some slices on hand for when you want a sweet treat. Almond flour adds a nutty note and the spices blended with the banana are a match made in heaven. The bitter-sweet chocolate chips bring depth and chocolate-y goodness and the local pastured eggs from Laying Hen Farm add much needed high quality vitamins and protein. This bread can be enjoyed for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Time will stop.

Cherry Almond Granola

Cherries evoke delight in most people – there’s something fun and primal about spitting out a cherry pit and cherries dangling from trees is such a satisfying sight. Originally from Asia Minor between the Black and Caspian Seas, cherries are thought to have been spread to Europe by the birds. Cheers to winged ones! Here we’ll use organic dried cherries with an abundance of almonds and a blend of other nuts and seeds, organic oats and a sprinkle of beet powder for extra nutrition and cheery color. It will be crunchy, sun sweet and a little tart. Enjoy with your milk or yogurt of choice.

Lindley Mills Oats*/** | Almond* | Dried Bing Cherry* | Beet Powder* | Cashew* | Sunflower Seed* | Pumpkin Seed* | Maple Syrup* | Coconut Flake* | Virgin Coconut Oil* | Coconut Sugar* | Vanilla Extract* | Sea Salt (* = ORGANIC, ** = oats are naturally GF, but these oats are not processed in a certified GF facility, so be aware if you are Celiac)

Hibiscus Tea

The large red blooms of the hibiscus plant are exploding with beauty and their health benefits remind us that flower power is real. This ruby red infusion tea is refreshing, delightfully tart and packed with minerals, antioxidants and vitamin C. Hibiscus is a double hitter in the antioxidant department – its rich in anthocyanins, which are potent free radical scavengers on par with green tea, and it also boosts the body’s natural detoxifying enzyme pathways. This tea is enjoyed around the world and has many names, from Kardade in Egypt to Agua de Jamaica in Mexico. It can be enjoyed hot or cold and is especially refreshing with a few ice cubes and mint leaves stirred in. We’ve added a small amount of natural sweetener, so please feel free to add your sweetener of choice if you’d a sweeter drink. (**Please consult your doctor before consuming this tea if you are pregnant or nursing.)

Hibiscus Flower* | Cinnamon Stick* | Ginger | Orange Peel* | Coconut Sugar* (* = ORGANIC)

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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