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Icelandic Spring Lamb

Around 870 A.D. Raven-Flóki, a Norwegian Viking , set sail with his family, their possessions, and their livestock to begin colonizing Iceland. Little did he know that the sheep he landed with would be the same breed of sheep now being introduced at Dorothy Lane Market!

And have you heard about Icelandic lamb? You’ve never tasted anything like it. Icelandic Mountain Lambs are free-range, pasture-fed on mountain grasses, moss, sedge, berries, thrift, and willow found on the high mountains of Iceland. They are raised - quite literally - on top of the world.

“Sustainable” is the key word here! Although the Vikings are remembered by history as marauders (and for their appearances in Capital One Commercials) they saw themselves primarily as farmers, bringing with them their livestock and farming practices. Once the land had been stripped of trees and the grasslands cleared and browsed off, they discovered that the soil in this land of fire and ice was much too fragile for their ancient farming practices. The volcanic ash soil was now exposed to wind erosion, and the whole Icelandic culture teetered on the brink of disaster.

When the settlers finally realized what was happening they took corrective action. They stopped cutting down trees and clearing land, and they abandoned much of the highlands. Groups of neighboring farms cooperated in making decisions critical for preventing further erosion. Such decisions included when the grass growth in the late spring warranted taking the sheep up to the communally owned high altitude mountain pastures for the summer, and when to bring the sheep back down in the fall. It seems that they have been raising food for centuries in a way that preserves the land for future generations and incorporates aspects of social responsibility.

We first heard about this great lamb from Mel Coleman Sr., the founder of Coleman Natural Meats. Mel had been invited by the Icelandic government to come visit and lecture to the agricultural community about “all-natural meats” and sustainability. I am not sure who came away from this meeting more impressed by what the other was doing, but I do know one thing, that Mel was very impressed with the way Icelanders raised their lamb, and with its great flavor. At his urging we attempted to import this great resource, but we ran into roadblocks every step of the way. But we were confident that if the right people in the Icelandic agriculture departments could be made aware of Dorothy Lane Market, they would approve the export of the product.

This is where we recruited the help of Dayton’s very own Viking, Ed Hill. Ed Hill and family are better known in the food chain for the wonderful barnyard chickens they grow and sell to DLM and many of the fine restaurants in the Dayton area. If Raven-Flóki, the first settler of Iceland , could have picked a fellow Viking to bring along, I think he would have picked Ed Hill for his vast knowledge and love of Viking history, art, and folklore. In Ed’s quest for knowledge of Viking history, he has visited Iceland for the last eight years. So Ed was the hometown choice to be the ambassador of DLM to the agricultural community. After working for five years to get Icelandic Lamb to Dayton, he found a friend in Mr. Tjörvi Bjarnason, Head of PR and Publishing Farmers Association of Iceland. Ed was shocked to find out Tjörvi was already well aware of DLM and its reputation for sourcing the best food products. After working out many details, and miles of red tape and inspections with U. S. Customs, the U.S.D.A., the F.D.A., Homeland Security, Icelandair, and a couple of trucking companies, the rest is history.

Serve your family some of this natural Icelandic Spring Lamb for dinner; you can be assured that it came from one of the purest places on earth. Try its delicious and distinctive taste as we introduce this product this month. Look for it in the DLM Meat Department, and on the menu at the Wind’s Café in Yellow Springs, Pacchia’s in the Oregon District, and Jag’s in West Chester.

Healthy Living

Amrita Aromatherapy for Mom

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13. Let me help you find the perfect gift for your mother. By now you’ve all probably heard of aromatherapy, “the art and science of using botanical essential oils to create and maintain physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well being.” Now, who is Amrita? Amrita is the brand of essential oils we recommend because they provide a way to effect profound and balanced changes in the direction of greater wholeness. Amrita carries a full line of aromatherapy products based on 100% pure botanical essential oils from wild-crafted, certified organic, and carefully selected sources, chosen for the most holistic fragrance spectrum and beneficial therapeutic chemical profile. Some folks out there sell industrially rectified oils that render themselves useless or can have the opposite effect of the purpose for which they were designed. Amrita selects only 100% true unadulterated botanical essential oils. They just don’t accept rectified, peroxidized, decolorized, deterpenized, denatured, or reconstituted oils. They won’t accept them if they are mixed with other essential oils, lipids, alcohol, or other chemical compounds. This rigorous quality control ensures authenticity and allows you to enjoy the full benefits of the oils. Choosing essential oils from Amrita allows you to discover a fragrance spectrum which is lively, rich, and whole.

So now that you know you are getting the best with Amrita oils, what can you do with them? Here are just a few suggestions. My friend Julia places a few drops of Mental Energizer on a terra cotta stone at her desk each morning to give her a boost in mental clarity, increase her concentration, and energize her body. In the afternoon as stress levels begin to grow, she’ll use a few drops of Sweet Restoration. It sets just the mood she needs to relieve stress and produce an uplifting and restorative energy.

Personally, I like to use Deep Rest in my homemade bath salts at the end of the day. It soothes and relaxes me after a long day of being on the go. I also like to fill my AmritaBall Diffuser with Citrus Bliss to make my house fresh and clean.

What will you do with yours?

Amrita Aromatherapy is 20% off this month and is available at our Washington Square and Springboro locations.

Weight Loss and Detoxification

Dr. Carol Loechinger, D.C., is a Chiropractic and Naturopathic Physician. She and her husband, Dr. Richard Loechinger, have been in practice for 30 years in the Dayton area. Currently they practice in a multidisciplinary setting, including osteopathic and medical doctors, at Cornerstone Medical Center in Washington Township. Dr. Carol, as her patients affectionately call her, has mastered multiple manipulative techniques along with Naturopathic therapies utilizing advanced diagnostics, including BioMeridian Electrodermal testing, standard blood lab, hair analysis, saliva testing, Darkfield microscopy, purification, and Ion Cleanse detoxification.

Dr. Carol will be presenting her Body Type program here at DLM. Come and learn your body type and how to eat to stay healthy and lose weight. You will learn how to identify your specific power foods and snacks to keep you burning fat every day.

Weight Loss and Detoxification will be presented Tuesday, May 22, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Springboro Community Room. The cost is $10. Registration is required as seating is limited. To register, or for more information, go to www.dorothylane.com, or contact Kathy Stone at
(937)748-6800, or Joy Kemp at (937)434-1294.

Department News

DLM’s New Homemade Dips

DLM Homemade Dips are something new, just in time for the warmer weather. We use high-quality ingredients that you’ve come to expect from Dorothy Lane Market, ingredients such as real blue cheese, DLM’s Free-Range Chicken, and fresh herbs, just to name a few. Come by our Deli and try a sample or two.

DLM’s dips are an easy entertaining fix. The only hard thing will be which one to choose! Here are just a few to get you started:

Black Bean
Black beans, fresh garlic, jalapeño and cilantro blended together to create a party just waiting to happen! A natural for tortilla chips.

DLM Bacon
A classic smoky bacon dip with a hint of green onion. Fabulous with DLM’s own potato chips.

Romesco
A classic combination of roasted red peppers and almonds pulsed together results in a versatile base that is great dip for veggies; or try it as a sauce for pasta or fresh fish.

Champagne

We think of springtime as such a celebratory time, with the influx of weddings, graduations, and the inherent anniversaries; and as with most celebrations in America, we think of sparkling wine. We at DLM, however, think of sparkling wine and its most famous rendition, Champagne, as not just the perfect celebratory beverage, but rather the perfect all-purpose, everyday wine! We say this because nothing pairs as easily with food as sparkling wine; indeed, the effervescence of the wine acts to cleanse the palate and invite you to enjoy more of what you are eating

So during this time of celebration, try a bit of “bubbly” with dinner and see what amazing effects these great wines have on your palate!

Egly-Ouriet Brut Tradition
The fruit dynamic is amazing, it is white wine in your glass, but the berries just exude from the perfume, as it is a Pinot dominated wine! $48

Laurent Perrier Brut
It is vibrant, dry, and full of citrus fruit, with a touch of the classic “bread dough” nose. Perfect paired with smoked salmon, Thai food, or simply as an apéritif. $44

Duval-Leroy Brut Champagne Paris Label
This Champagne is a harmonious balance of toast and candied berry flavors, with creamy texture and mineral aftertaste. $44

Gosset-Brabant Brut Tradition
Quite frankly as complex and expressive a non-vintage Champagne as we know (for those concerned with what they drink rather than with what they are seen drinking). $40

Jean Milan Brut a Oger
Its posh style invites you in with bright fruit flavors and buttery, creamy accents that build on the palate and linger on the finish. Pair with fresh oysters! $40

Jean Vesselle ‘’Oeil de Perdrix’’
Delicate, with a balanced cherry-almond fruit. $38

DLM Mail Order

Pamper Mom with Tranquility & Relaxation

Send Mom a DLM gift package and imagine her delight when she opens it on Sunday, May 13! We have designed three beautiful gifts that Mom is sure to love. Each one is centered on the one thing that Mom deserves most: a day to indulge and pamper herself. Each set is filled with spa essentials, a candle, and of course, chocolates! You may choose from the Ultimate Mother’s Day Pampering Set, a beautiful large basket packed full of fifteen items Mom is sure to enjoy. The Mother’s Day Pampering Set comes packaged in a large beautiful wooden hat box filled to the brim with facial products, chocolates, bath salts, a loofah, bath pillow, hot tea bags, and a candle. Pampering Treats for Mom comes packaged in a small wooden hat box filled with a candle, mints, chocolates, a loofah, and bath salts. If you would like to customize your own special gift for Mom, or check out our full line of gift packages, please visit us at www.dlmmailorder.com or call us toll free at
1-866-748-1391.

Kids Club
Produce of the Month: Banana

Banana in a Blanket
Recipe from the Cool Fuel cookbook for kids

• (1) 6-inch whole wheat tortilla
• 1 Tbsp DLM Organic Peanut Butter
• 1 Tbsp crunchy, nutty nugget cereal, such as Grape-Nuts
• 1 medium banana
• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey

Lay tortilla on a plate. Spread peanut butter evenly over the
tortilla. Sprinkle cereal over the peanut butter. Peel and place banana on the tortilla and roll the tortilla. Drizzle maple syrup or honey on top. Optional: garnish with more cereal on top.

DLM School of Cooking Favorite!

Cooking the Summer Away in France
Erin Carr, Assistant Manager DLM’s School of Cooking

Gougères are the best – I can hardly remember how many of these Burgundian appetizers I made last summer! I was fortunate enough to spend June through September in Burgundy, France, cooking at Anne Willan’s Château du Feÿ with five other Americans and our chef, Randall Price. Suffice it to say, we made gougères often!

While I was in France, I also had the opportunity to spend one month in Provence at a Michelin-rated restaurant where I learned the true flavors of that region of southern France. Fig and olive trees were nothing out of the ordinary, and we cooked with more tomato varieties than I knew existed. That month’s work is the inspiration for my May couples class, Cooking for Mr. Diet Coke (If the title is a little mysterious, the inspiration came from the book Cooking for Mr. Latte). The two first course selections for class were new discoveries for my Midwestern palate. The Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds, inspired by the cuisine of Morocco, was a real revelation. For dessert, we’ll be making and eating Homemade Banana Ice Cream with Caramelized Bananas and Toasted Pecan Caramel Sauce. I hope you’ll join me for this hands-on class! Cooking for Mr. Diet Coke • May 20, 1-4 p.m. • $125.00/couple.
Register online at www.dorothylane.com or call (937) 434-1294

1) DLM School of Cooking Class Certificate (value $65)
2) $100 Gift Card to the Montgomery Inn
3) Mother’s Day Gift Basket (value $50)

Each time we scan your Club DLM card, you’ll be entered in our monthly drawing. One set of prizes will be awarded at each store location. No purchase necessary to enter.