Raving About Radishes
Does one ever rave about radishes? I was never inclined to, until I discovered that they are one of the easiest and fastest vegetables to grow, perfect for me and my amateur garden. Radishes offer ease, not only in the garden but in the kitchen as well. You’ll find this …
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Greens! Greens! Greens!
It’s all about salads and green smoothies this week in the Gatti household. I’ve expanded my garden this year to make room for more lettuces, and we also belong to a CSA for the variety of great vegetables our local farm provides. If you’re unfamiliar, CSA stands for community supported …
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Why Eat Local?
It’s all about salads and green smoothies this week in the Gatti household! The lettuces in my garden are thriving this year. And we also belong to a CSA for the variety of great vegetables our local farm provides. If you’re unfamiliar, CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. A CSA …
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The Original Superfood: Flax Seed
Did you know that flax was first cultivated by the late Stone Age lake dwellers in what is now Switzerland? Its use in cooking dates back to 5000 BC Babylon and Ancient Greece. Truly, an original superfood! What is a superfood? Well, there are super… foods… like green vegetables and …
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To Juice or To Blend?
I am a big believer in the benefits of juices and smoothies. And, am often asked, which is better? The answer: It depends. JUICING Juicing is a process of extracting the water and nutrients from a plant, leaving the fiber behind. Without the fiber to slow it down, the juice …
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Spring Kitchen Pantry Staples
Spring is my absolute favorite season, so today I am celebrating. Celebrating the end of this winter’s very long frost and the appearance of new spring produce at the market. I’m thrilled to be getting started in the garden again this week and looking forward to some spring cleaning. For …
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The Top 3 Foods You SHOULD be Eating (plus 5 free recipes!)
