Welcome to your 7th ReFresh newsletter of the season! As we go from mid May to June, we’re wrapping up this month with fresh ideas. This newsletter is full of tips, tasty recipes, and community happenings to get you prepared for June. Let’s make the most of these final days of May!
In this newsletter, you will find:
– Information about Blue Corn and its health benefits in the “Featured Bag Item” section.
– Information about growing tomatoes in the “Gardening” section.
– A few simple recipes that you can make with local ingredients.
– Some events happening locally in the “Community Resource” section.
We hope you enjoy this newsletter and thank you for your participation as we work together to build a healthy local food system.
Next ReFresh distribution: 05/27/26 & 05/28/26
Featured Bag Item
Blue Corn Meal
Blue Corn Meal is made from blue corn dried kernels that are grinded and milled into a fine or gritty texture. Traditionally grown in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. It has a nutty, earthy flavor and a deep blue‑purple color that comes from anthocyanins, the same antioxidants found in blueberries and grapes.
What is Blue Corn and what are its health benefits?
Blue corn meal is high in fiber, and in protein then yellow and white. Having a lower glycemic index, meaning it raises blood sugar more slowly. It contains iron, zinc, and magnesium at higher levels than white or yellow corn. It also reduces inflammation, helps with energy and helps to keep you full longer.
Preparation/Storage:
Add it to your baking routine. You can make tortillas, chips, bread, pancakes, tamales and muffins. You can also make it as porridge or a hot drink for the winter time. You can store it in an air tight container to keep moisture and air out. Keep it in a cool dark place for short time storage like a cupboard or pantry. For long term storage freeze it or refrigerate it. Learn more at CookingHub
Try out this blue corn bread recipe:
Gardening
Recipes We Love
This blue corn pancake recipe goes well with any brunch or breakfast. Substitute maple syrup for honey if you would like, or berries with powdered sugar. This recipe also calls for nuts if you would like, you dress them to your desire!
This is the most flavorful dip to go with your favorite crackers. Bring this recipe out to impress your friends and family at your next get together.
Try this Sweet & Sour Bok Choy and Radish Stir-Fry it is refreshing with a twist of sweet and sour that can be served on its own or with rice.
Blue Corn Porridge
Resources
WIC
WIC offers free healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and health and community resources
Contact Centro Savila Today!
505-312-7296
WIC (el programa especial para mujeres, bebés, y niños del Departamento de Salud de Nuevo México) ofrece alimentos saludables, apoyo a la lactancia materna, educación nutricional y recursos de salud y comunitarios.
¡Contacta con Centro Savila hoy mismo!
505-312-7296
Downtown Growers Market
Downtown Growers Market is open from April-November every Saturday 8am-12pm. Come down to Robinson Park for Local Art, Produce,Fresh Food, Music and Community.
For More Info Visit:
DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS
DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS: MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
When you use your SNAP-EBT Card, Double Up matches your New Mexico-grown fruit and vegetable purchases dollar for dollar. That means you and your family get twice the fresh fruits and veggies.
For More Info Visit:
Rail Yards Market
The Rail Yards Market is every Sunday 10am-2pm. With different themes every Sunday it’s fun for the entire family; you don’t wanna miss it!
Located at 777 1st Street SW 87102.
Art, Produce, Fresh Food, Music and Community.
Bring your family, friends and even dogs!
ReFresh bag
This week, the Refresh bag included the following delicious fresh and staple items:
We raise money to purchase these foods from local farmers and food producers as a concrete way to invest in our local food system and get delicious, fresh, local food to our ReFresh families. Keep an eye out for these local farms and food businesses when you do your food shopping. ReFresh bags will always include local food items.
Special thanks to all of the farmers and food producers working so hard to feed our communities; to the staff, volunteers, donors, and ReFresh families who make the program work, and to our partners at MoGro who pack these beautiful ReFresh bags each week for us, and who do so much important work connecting communities to healthy food throughout New Mexico. There would be no ReFresh program without all of you – we love our partners
– All of us at Three Sisters Kitchen
