Even though you probably have no trouble eating up the delicious avocados we’ve been getting week after week (my son has taken to eating them with a spoon!), there’s no reason why you can’t try something new, right? Chocolate doesn’t necessarily seem like a logical pairing for avocado, but I’ve been seeing avocado cakes, brownies, [...]
Get in the Mood with Local Food
Whether you’re bananas about your sweetheart, or they’re the apple of your eye, the connection between food and love is ...
Rutabaga Me Crazy!
Once upon a time in Sweden, a cabbage and a turnip had a baby. They named it “Rutabaga,” and a nutritional superhero was born! This loveable hybrid is one of the most nutrient-dense root vegetables available in winter. It’s chock full of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C, and thanks to our farmer heroes at Just [...]
Easy Pickled Daikon and Carrots
If you’re a fan of Portlandia you’ll know the joke behind pickling, but pickling really is an easy way to transform food and extend its life in your kitchen. Daikon in particular is wonderful pickled, as anyone who is a fan of banh mi sandwiches can attest to. This recipe made exactly one pint jar, which [...]
Sustainable Gifts are Sexy!
Spoil your sweetie this Valentine’s Day with a special delivery of local and organic surprises. We have a wide selection of gifts, romantic dinners, and tempting treatsthat are sure to please the special person in your life. Our Valentine’s gifts and meal kits will be delivered on Monday, February 13th– in plenty of time to impress [...]
Vegan French Toast with Grapefruit Syrup
French toast is the ultimate cold weather comfort food. It’s warm and cozy and sweet, perfect for winter evenings when I don’t feel like putting a lot of effort in for dinner. This recipe for vegan French toast tastes a little sweeter than your typical egg-based dish, and it’s a cinch to prepare. To make [...]
How to Keep Monsanto Out of Your Garden this Spring
Did you know that Monsanto now owns approximately 40% of the home garden vegetable seed market — making them the largest seed company in the world. Scary, right? If only the US could follow the UK’s lead in hitting Monsanto with heavy opposition until they give up. Earlier this week they revealed the UK Government’s own research had found [...]
(Local) Chicken Soup for the Soul
Visitors to Angel House Soup Kitchen in Austin recently enjoyed nourishing soups made with local chicken stock, thanks to farmers Jane and Terry Levan of Dewberry Hills Farms. Greenling offered freezer space and transportation to make the donation possible, and last Thursday, we delivered 200 pounds of stock bones to Angel House Soup Kitchen.
10 Things to Do With Avocados
The awesome avocado is at the height of its season in Texas! Here are 10 ideas for how to go beyond guacamole and enjoy these treasures.
Slow Cooker Coconut Collard Curry
The collard greens from Gundermann Acres in last week’s Local Box were ENORMOUS. I was a little intimidated by the giant leaves when I unpacked them from the box– they were too large to fit in my crisper drawer! I should have expected as much, since collards are one of the more zaftig cruciferous veggies [...]
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