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Jump Start Your Garden By Seth McBride, Marketing Intern Even though the weather has shown hints of spring, it feels like we still have months to go before we can enjoy our gardens. Still, many plants require a significant amount of time to reach maturity and now is the perfect time to jump start […]
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What’s Fresh? Strawberries! By Seth McBride, Marketing Intern Did you know the French were the first to cultivate the juicy, tender strawberries we know of today? Although, ancient Roman poets Ovid and Virgil mentioned strawberries in their writings, the fruits they spoke of were small, tough, and bland in comparison to the modern ones.
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Seven Benefits of Drinking Beer By Seth McBride, Marketing Intern It’s National Beer Day this Thursday, April 7. We’ll have specials and giveaways at the store all day to celebrate. We also thought it would be a great occasion to share these seven health benefits of drinking beer. And remember, the real secret to
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What’s Fresh? Beefsteak Tomatoes!
By Seth McBride, Marketing Intern
Did you know in the late 1700s, many Europeans feared the tomato was a “poison apple” because of its related to deadly nightshade? However, once that myth was dispelled, France started to believe that the tomato was an aphrodisiac and referred to tomatoes as “pomme d’amour” or the “love apple.”
Bay Produce’s beefsteak tomatoes are once again in stock at the Co-op. Bay Produce, began in 1986 when the Challenge Center built its first half-acre greenhouse as an employment and training project for its clients with disabilities. They grow all of their produce using a semi-hydroponic process, and since it is locally grown and distributed it reduces transportation costs and environmental impact.
Although this beloved vegetable was once thought to be poisonous, we now know that they are rich in vitamins A and C. They are also full of fiber. Tomatoes have the antioxidant lycopene which may protect against prostate cancer and heart disease.
Beefsteak tomatoes have a plump and meaty texture with a classically sweet tomato taste. Tomatoes are valued for their versatility. Beefsteak tomatoes are ideal for burgers, sandwiches, salads, and sauces. Try out these locally grown “love apples” with this week’s recipes:
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No matter how many times the weather teases us with springtime, we all know winter will linger for a while. It’s still a good idea to get a jump on spring cleaning, though. What better way to leap into the cleanup than using natural household ingredients? In order to get a thorough cleaning, you’ll need
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What’s Fresh? Pixie Tangerines! By Seth McBride, Marketing Intern March has been unofficially deemed Pixie Tangerine month due to their recent arrival at the Co-op. Pixie Tangerines are sweet, juicy, and easy to peel. However, they distinguish themselves from regular tangerines by being seedless. Tangerines were developed in 1927 at University of California Citrus
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Spring is officially here. Along with the bulky sweaters and long underwear, gone are the heavy casseroles and soups. It’s definitely time for light, quick meals so you can get out and enjoy the longer days. Here are five simple spring dinner ideas: Quiche – A good quiche doesn’t have to take long. Cut prep
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What’s Fresh? Asparagus!
By Seth McBride, Marketing Intern
Did you know that various species of asparagus were cultivated by Egyptian cultures as early as 3000 B.C. for food and natural remedies? Asparagus comes from the Greek word meaning “shoot” or “sprout.”
Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables, the main reason ancient cultures viewed it as a natural remedy. The people of Egypt, Greece, and Rome used asparagus as a treatment for everything from bee stings to infertility. Now, we understand that asparagus is high in folates, which help prevent atherosclerosis and heart disease, contains cancer-fighting antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E, and, most importantly, is rich in glutathione.
Glutathione is an antioxidant that fulfills numerous cellular functions, including: detoxifying the body of carcinogens, improving immune function, and protecting cell membranes and DNA from toxic compounds. Glutathione can be preserved by lightly steaming your asparagus.
These tasty spears are in season right now, which means they cost less than other times of the year. While asparagus has the potential to grow seven inches in once day, the fresh and local varieties are limited by season. “Shoot” for a healthy dose of asparagus to discover what spring is all “a-sprout” with this week’s recipes:
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8 Tips to Adjust to Daylight Saving Time By Seth McBride, Marketing Intern We all love the arrival of spring, except for the spring forward. It’s that time of year when you wake up and it’s darker than before you fell asleep. It’s also the same time of year our circadian rhythm is thrown
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What’s Fresh? Mini Sweet Mixed Peppers! Small, sweet, and infinitely snackable! Sometimes called lunchbox peppers because of their packable size, mini peppers contain 300 percent of your recommended daily value for vitamin C. They are also a good source of vitamin A, potassium, and fiber. Pick a perfect pint of mini peppers and try ’em
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