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Four fabulous reasons this blog will be a valuable and FUN resource to help you enjoy your food and life to the fullest!

1. Food is more than something that makes us skinny or fat. Food has medicinal properties that can prevent and even reverse disease very powerfully as well as maintain a healthy weight and healthy body and optimize energy levels.

-Follow our blog for exciting and interesting research findings on what these foods are doing for our bodies.


2. Eating healthfully does not have to be a chore, painful or boring. Discovering new foods and flavors is fun, and anyone can learn to cook delicious healthy meals.

-Whether you are single or are working parents with six kids, we can help! Check out our THINK INSIDE THE BAG posts for easy, healthful recipes.


3. Local or 100% Organic Produce is the safest and healthiest food we can put in our bodies.

-Boy, do we have tips for you to help you enjoy and be grateful for the produce we receive each week. We hope you will use this blog as a springboard towards a healthy, vigorous life. Visit our blog often for meal planning and storage tips using the organic produce you receive in each week's bag.


4. You are part of The Neighborhood Garden community as well as a global community!

-Here's where we get to talk about what we're passionate about, but we also encourage you to visit often to learn and share your stories, comments and ideas. We hope to have a resources page to share information about sustainability in action and spotlight some folks that are doing amazing things. We want you to feel good about what you are buying and putting in your body. The reasons are bountiful and we can’t wait to share!


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This Week's Organic Produce!

Monday, March 17th

Full/Half Bags

Bananas

Granny Smith Apples

Valencia Oranges

Bosc Pears

Kiwi

Spring Mix (Upgrade Red Leaf $1)

Snow Peas

Russet Potatoes

Baby Peeled Carrots

Red Onion

Roma Tomatoes

(Add Jalapeño Peppers $2)

Jumbo Fruit Bag

(Will include the Full list plus the following. Must purchase full/half bag)

1lb Strawberries

Kent Mangoes

Avocadoes

Jumbo Veggie Bag

(Will include the Full list plus the following. Must purchase full/half bag)

Yellow Squash

12oz Green Beans

Red Peppers

Herb Bag

.066oz Cilantro

.066oz Rosemary

.75lb Limes

*list subject to change due to availability

**approximate counts, depends on total weight

Monday, January 16, 2012

Stuffed Mushrooms



YUMMY LOOKING STUFFED MUSHROOMS:
  • 18-24 button or cremini mushrooms, scrubbed clean, stems separated from the caps
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2 small shallots, minced, about 2 Tbsp
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
  • Salt
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence or dried thyme
  • 2 Tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tbsp sherry or chicken stock
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
(photo thanks to simply recipes.com)

Directions:

1 Preheat oven to 375°F.
2 Finely chop the mushroom stems. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped mushroom stems and the shallots for 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic and walnuts and sprinkle with salt. Stir well and sauté 2 more minutes. Turn off the heat and add the parsley, herbes de Provence and breadcrumbs. Pour the sherry into a food processor, then the rest of the stuffing. Pulse several times to get a fine mixture, almost a paste.
Thanks for the recipe Simply Recipes!

Broccoli Slaw Recipe


Broccoli Slaw using Ramen Noodles

  • 1 (16 ounce) package broccoli coleslaw mix
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages chicken flavored ramen noodles
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup unsalted peanuts
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar

Directions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the slaw, broken noodles and green onions.
  2. Whisk together the sugar, oil, vinegar and ramen seasoning packets. Pour over salad and toss to evenly coat. Refrigerate until chilled; top with peanuts and sunflower seeds before serving.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Weekly Menu Ideas

Here are some recipe ideas to make with this week's produce!  You should be able to click on the photo  to find the recipe.  Add your own recipes to the comments section of the post or to our Facebook page!

Sweet Potato Blondies from Our Family Eats

Apple Cider Pork Chops from Our Family Eats

Blueberry Muffins from Our Family Eats

Collard Greens from All Recipes

Banana Waffles from weelicious

Roasted Sweet Potatoes from For the Love of Cooking

Mango Chicken Curry from Simply Recipes

Chicken & Pear Turnover from Everyday with Rachel Ray