Subscribe to RSS FeedWhat’s Fresh News – May 18th, 2010
Madrona Farm is SAVED!
Twenty four months and almost 3,000 donors later, The Land Conservancy is proud to announce Madrona Farm is saved and will remain in agricultural production forever.
“This project has changed our lives. David and I are true believers that a community is one of the most powerful forces in nature, and if we all stand together there is no problem too big for us to solve!” says Nathalie Chambers. “Our community now has a working model for sustainable agriculture and food security is on the horizon. Thank you everyone who had a hand in helping this campaign, and especially The Land Conservancy for stepping up to the plate.”
Everyone is eager for the fresh local produce that is beginning to arrive! We’re still waiting for the explosion of abundance from our local food producers. We’ll soon hear from Madrona Farm and other local farms with the late spring bounty!
Ice Packs Reminder
Welcome to ice pack season! This is the time of year we add an ice pack to every bin we deliver. The atmosphere in the bins is helped A LOT with the addition of the ice pack! Your veggies will thank you by returning the ice pack right away with your empty bin.
** A good tip is to leave the ice pack in the bin while unloading your groceries! ** That’s one less thing to think about (and we all need that!)
A charge will be added to your account at the end of the season if the packs are not returned.
The Dirty Dozen from Dr. Weil
“Eating fresh produce is the best way to obtain the nutrients that support optimum health, but the pesticides used on many crops remain a major health concern. By choosing organic foods, you can reap the health benefits of fruits and vegetables without exposing yourself and your family to potentially harmful chemicals. Pesticides present real health risks, particularly to children and those with health concerns. The toxicity most commonly associated with pesticides in animal studies include disruptions in the normal functioning of the nervous and endocrine system, and increased risks of cancer.“
Read more here:
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/TIP03678/The-Dirty-Dozen-Foods-to-Eat-Only-When-Grown-Organically.html
and see his video presenting the “dirty dozen” here:
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/VDR00022/Dr-Weil-EWG-Shoppers-Guide-to-Pesticides.html
I am trying to find more ways to enjoy the lovely local cucumbers from SunTrio Farms… there is only so many cucumber sandwiches one poor soul can eat!
Cucumber Quinoa Salad
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 long english cucumber, chopped
2 handfuls cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 shallot or 1/3 yellow onion, chopped small
Juice from one small lemon
Couple glugs olive oil
2 tsp dried thyme
Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mix all together. That’s it.
This recipe begs for alterations with whatever is languishing in your fridge or garden. Some ideas:
- fresh chopped basil or cilantro instead of thyme
- adding feta cheese
- lime and lemon juice? Run with this folks!
