John Edwards Market

09/11/2026

New delivery of Tallow Soaps from Doanestead Farm has arrived!

09/09/2026

Happy 🍷 What is your favorite wine to recommend?

09/08/2026

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday we have free vitamin consultations via Skype. And don’t forget, if you are part of our Vitamin Club, you get 25% off on the second Friday of month!

09/07/2026

Good morning ☀️

09/03/2026

Roasted harvest salad from 🥗

Beets, butternut squash, arugula, and spinach all topped with creamy goat cheese & pumpkin seeds. The maple dijon dressing is what really makes it! Meal prep it for lunch & add some shredded chicken or salmon or bring it to a gathering! 😊

https://mallorythedietitian.com/beet-and-butternut-squash-salad/

Ingredients
~For Roasted Beets & Butternut Squash~
• 3 cups beets, diced
• 4 cups butternut squash, diced
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt (use ½ tsp if using fine table salt)
• ½ tsp black pepper
~For Salad~
• 3 c arugula
• 4 c baby spinach
• ½ c goat cheese, crumbled
• ½ c pumpkin seeds, roasted & salted
~For Maple Balsamic Dressing~
• ¼ c extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• ½ Tbsp dijon mustard
• 1½ Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
• pinch kosher salt & black pepper

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 425℉ (218°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and spray with olive oil spray. Rinse and peel your beets and butternut squash. Dice them into relatively similar size bite size pieces around 1 inch.
2. Add the butternut squash and beets to the prepared roasting pan. Coat in the olive oil, fresh thyme, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until fork tender.
3. While the veggies roast, make the maple balsamic dressing by whisking the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or shaking them in a mason jar.
4. In a large bowl, combine the greens, beets, butternut squash, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, and pomegranates (if using). Top with half the dressing just before serving and serve with the rest of the dressing on the side.
Hint: be careful when peeling and washing your beets not to stain your hands or clothes!

Storage
· Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Add dressing before eating!

09/03/2026

We’re not just a natural foods store🍷 🖼️

09/02/2026

Real roses. Real botanicals. Beautiful skin from 🌹

08/28/2026

Greek-Style Chicken Salad replaces mayo with creamy whipped feta yogurt for a high protein, flavor-packed twist on the classic. Perfect for piling onto pita, scooping with crackers, or turning into a satisfying sandwich.

Here’s what you need:
▢ 1 cup plain, whole-milk Greek yogurt (I use
▢ 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (I use )
▢ 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
▢ 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
▢ 1 tsp. dried oregano
▢ kosher salt + black pepper
▢ 3 1/2 – 4 cups shredded chicken breast
▢ 1 cup diced seedless cucumber (such as Persian or English cucumber)
▢ 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
▢ 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
▢ 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill
▢ 1/4 cup minced red onion

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08/26/2026

Who’s ready for pumpkin season?

granola makes the perfect breakfast or snack.

Fall is right around the corner, which means Pumpkin Gingerbread is back! 🍂

Our seasonal Pumpkin Gingerbread Granola is officially available again, and we couldn’t be happier to have this fall favorite back in the kitchen. ❤️

Made with real pumpkin, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, warm spices, and ginger, it’s basically fall in a bag.

08/24/2026

Thank you to the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce for this feature. We are so proud to be one of the oldest health food stores in the state of Maine.

Our Chamber Member of the week is: John Edwards Market
158 MAIN STREET • ELLSWORTH, MAINE • 207-667-9377

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Welcome to John Edwards Market, one of the oldest health food stores in the state of Maine. Located on Main Street in downtown Ellsworth, John Edwards Market is independently owned and operated by Wisconsin native John Pouwels.

In 1980, John’s wife, Lynne, sent John to Hunt’s Health Foods to buy peanut butter. She hadn’t expected him to buy the entire store, but that’s just what he did. From humble beginnings in a cramped space near the Grand, John has since moved his business across the street, expanding his offerings and availability to serve the growing community of Ellsworth. Customers can be met with an eclectic shopping experience unlike anywhere else. Peruse our organic local produce, dairy and meats. Find a bargain in our bulk sections, or a curious condiment for the recipe you always wanted to try. Contemplate a piece of Maine-made art in the Wine Cellar Art Gallery. Ask our wine expert to pick out a bottle of wine for your special occasion.

Customers tell us “You have everything I need here!”, and we have much more. Come by and see us for your daily groceries, and stay to take in the fine art.