Five Things . . . To Ward Off the Cold

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Cozy Wearables

For your top half, scarves from Rising Tide, Terra and Andes Gifts. Hats, headbands, arm warmers, mittens and fingerless gloves or two-way gloves from Andes Gifts and Shupaca. For legs and tootsies, Maggie’s snuggle socks, ankle leggings (Ambler only) and wool sweater socks; Down to Earth slipper socks; slippers for guys and gals from Feelgoodz.

Pancake Mixes

MuMu Magic in bulk in Ambler and Mt. Airy, Madhava Organic in bulk on Carpenter Lane. Boxes or bagged mixes from Arrowhead Mills, Birch Benders and Kodiak Cakes. Also, gluten-free concoctions from Maple Grove Farms, King Arthur Flour, Arrowhead Mills, Pamela’s and Bob’s Red Mill.

Tea for Many

Twenty nine bulk choices in Mt. Airy, 20 in Ambler, eight in the Hill. Scads of boxed varieties from Numi, Tazo, Rishi, Equal Exchange and Yogi, among others. And don’t be shy about chai; we’ve got brands in each store.

Soup for All

Our Prepared Foods creations are amazing. But after hours, try packaged versions from Amy’s, Bar Harbor, Pacific, Imagine, Wolfgang Puck and Health Valley Organic. Or make your own with bean-soup mixes from North Bay Trading (in bulk in Mt. Airy and Ambler and packaged in Chestnut Hill).

Hot Meal in Hand

Muchos tipos burritos for breakfast and beyond from Amy’s, Evol, Sweet Earth, PJ’s Organics and Glutenfreeda. Calzones from Bold Organics. Samosas and wraps from Amy’s. Vegan pepperoni pizza pockets from Tofurky.

— Karen Plourde