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 10/21/26

Barbecue Chicken

In Cordon’s family, this is known as “Granny Snider’s Chicken” after her great-grandmother and has been a staple of family meals on her mother’s side for longer than she’s been alive. Her grandmother, lovingly called Mamama, must have made it hundreds of times for her children and grandchildren, so this dish is dedicated to her. It’s slow cooked in a tangy sweet mixture of lemon, vinegar, mustard and pastured butter until the chicken is so very tender and is always eaten over rice. You’ll see why this dish is a tradition. Heat up in a saucepan or in an oven-safe container in a 350-degree oven and serve over the rice + greens.

Bone-in Chicken Thighs** | Lemon | Apple Cider Vinegar* | Coconut Sugar* | Mustard* | Paprika* | Pastured Butter*/*** | Black Pepper* | Sea Salt (* = ORGANIC, ** = Bell & Evans, antibiotic/hormone-free and humanely raised, *** = DAIRY)

Coconut Black Lentil Soup with Local Koginut Squash + Lacinato Kale

This nourishing soup features black lentils and local Koginut squash from Happy Dirt (a blend of butternut and kabocha), local dino kale from Red’s Quality Acre, Thai aromatics in a coconut broth, and a touch of lime to round out the flavors. Black lentils, also called beluga lentils, are totally unique – they’re tiny, delicate, beautiful to behold and have a satisfying, earthy quality. Gently warm in a saucepan on the stovetop and enjoy.

Beef + Bean Chili with Local Spinach + Peppers

This is our take on the classic beef and bean chili with all the very best ingredients – local grass-fed beef from Firsthand Foods, organic pinto and kidney beans, local bell peppers from Happy Dirt, and a blend of warming spices. We’re stirring in local spinach at the end for extra nutrition. It’s a complete meal in a bowl, just reheat and eat. Stock your fridge with this anytime favorite. Enjoy alongside this week’s salad for an epic meal of pure seasonal satisfaction.

Beet Soup with Lime + Coconut

This beet soup brings all the goodness of GC and then some. Beets are a nutritional powerhouse, full of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant-rich pigments that are protective against cancer as well as nerve, brain and liver nourishing compounds. We’ll chop local organic beets from Happy Dirt and simmer them in a coconut broth with various aromatics and spices for complexity. To balance the earthy sweetness of the beets and add a touch of zing, we’ll add lime juice and then top it off with cilantro and a drizzle of extra coconut milk. The supple texture of this bisque is easy to sip on and will make every cell of your body SING. Warm up gently and enjoy on its own or with any of this week’s sides.

Ribboned Carrot Radish Salad with Microgreens + Orange Dijon Vinaigrette

This salad feels like spring with an abundance of carrot and local red radish from Red’s Quality Acre, as well as microgreens from Axis Produce. The unique texture of the carrot ribbons with the crunch of the radish and pistachios is very satisfying, and you’ll be getting your fiber for the day in the most enjoyable way. The vinaigrette is sharp and tangy with a touch of sweetness from orange and maple, while fresh dill rounds it all out. With the dressing on the bottom, 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.

Roasted Local Delicata Squash with Chickpea + Tahini Sauce

The star of this dish is the local delicata squash from Happy Dirt, roasted perfectly with maple syrup and a touch of Aleppo pepper. We’ll layer these beauties with roasted chickpeas and fresh local herbs in a tart and bright tahini sauce featuring pomegranate molasses and lemon. The tahini sauce will be on the bottom, so you can reheat the dish in a saucepan then pour over the sauce to serve. Or simply serve cold! This dish pairs well with everything this week, so don’t miss out.

Rice + Greens with Local Rainbow Chard

Rainbow chard is a mild tasting colorful green that is deliciously sweet and earthy. It’s in the beet family and when cooked turns everything pink. We’ll sauté shallots, ginger, and garlic with organic local rainbow chard leaves from Happy Dirt then fold it into hot fluffy rice to create a comforting and warming dish that goes with everything on the menu this week. It’s the perfect way to get in your daily greens and a great base for so many different meals. Reheat in a saucepan with a bit of water until warm and serve with the barbecue chicken or any of the veg sides.

White Bean Dip with Smoked Paprika Pepitas

This dip is smooth and creamy with lots of lemon and herb goodness. We’re topping each one with toasted pepitas, smoked paprika dust, and a drizzle of a flavorful and antioxidant-rich organic olive oil from a small orchard southeast of Sparta, called Kefalas, which we source from the Haw River Wine Man in Burlington. Throw a bunch of cut up veggies on a plate and enjoy as a dip, or add a spoonful to any GC plate for delicious extra protein.

Quinoa Porridge with Stewed Apples + Cashew Cream

We’re excited to be bringing back our all-organic quinoa porridge. This version features apples stewed with our apple pie spice blend, coconut oil and a touch of maple. Each container is layered with slow-cooked quinoa porridge, lemon cashew cream, and topped with stewed apple and toasted pecans. It’s a delicious and nutrient-rich way to get in your plant protein and healthy fats first thing in the morning or anytime. Enjoy chilled right out of the container or warmed up in a saucepan, stirring with a touch of water as needed. **For Eco folks – Please note that this dish comes packaged only in plastic.**

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 10/21/26