Sunday, November 25, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Getting The Last of The Harvest
Despite a sudden, overnight frost, there are still some greens to be picked. Thankfully they survived!
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
Sauteed Red Kale
Umoja Gardens is happy to introduce Red Kale this summer. Try out our new offering in this recipe.
Enjoy!
YOU WILL NEED:
1 bunch red kale
Olive oil
Red or White wine vinegar (Try Balsamic for an extra kick!)
GET TO IT:
1. Rinse and trim the kale.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet. (Be sure not to scorch the oil!)
3. Add kale (In small increments, be sure not to overwhelm your sautee pan!)
4. As the kale becomes tender (In about 15 minutes) add vinegar to taste.
5. Share your tasty side with those you love!
Also try Red Kale in your favorite juicing recipes. It is great in Green Smoothies as well. It also makes a tasty addition to soup!
The options are endless (and nutritious!).
Monday, February 27, 2012
The Dirty Dozen
In a difficult economy, finding nutritious and economical food choices for your loved ones is a top priority.
Buying local produce not only stimulates the economy of your community, but is a great way to find more cost efficient and healthful food. The closer your food source is to your home the cheaper its processing costs and the higher its nutritional content.
Better still, you can shave off a few extra dollars (which have a wonderful habit of adding up to great savings!) by focusing your money on produce that must be purchased organic to help preserve your families health, and scrimping on those that are produced with low to no pesticides because of their structure or the way conventional farming methods raise them.
TheDailyGreen was kind enough to put together a list of the USDA's pesticide ratings for all of us that seek a cleaner, more organic diet.
You can read their findings (and tweak your grocery list) by clicking the link below.
The New Dirty Dozen: 12 Foods to Eat Organic
Buying local produce not only stimulates the economy of your community, but is a great way to find more cost efficient and healthful food. The closer your food source is to your home the cheaper its processing costs and the higher its nutritional content.
Better still, you can shave off a few extra dollars (which have a wonderful habit of adding up to great savings!) by focusing your money on produce that must be purchased organic to help preserve your families health, and scrimping on those that are produced with low to no pesticides because of their structure or the way conventional farming methods raise them.
TheDailyGreen was kind enough to put together a list of the USDA's pesticide ratings for all of us that seek a cleaner, more organic diet.
You can read their findings (and tweak your grocery list) by clicking the link below.
The New Dirty Dozen: 12 Foods to Eat Organic
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Understanding Organic
Still unsure what "organic" means?
Do you have trouble navigating the many vague descriptions of "natural" and "wholesome" foods in your local market?
The link below offers a quick and handy guide for understanding what goes into your cart, cupboard, and ultimately --you!
Do you have trouble navigating the many vague descriptions of "natural" and "wholesome" foods in your local market?
The link below offers a quick and handy guide for understanding what goes into your cart, cupboard, and ultimately --you!
Understanding Organic Food Labels, Benefits, and Claims
Monday, December 12, 2011
Why Eat Organic or Local?
Hello, everyone!
Please enjoy these informative links!
New to organic eating? Here's a good place to start, the next time you go shopping.
Click here.
An interesting TIME article about buying local.
Why eat Organic?
Read a few facts here.
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