Welcome to your 8th ReFresh newsletter of the season as we shift into summer! Farmer’s markets are OPEN!
In this newsletter, you will find:
– Updates from the Three Sisters Kitchen Community Health Program.
– Information about the Daikon Radish and its health benefits in “Featured Bag Item” section.
– Learn more about tomato pruning in the “Gardening” section.
– A few simple recipes that you can make with local ingredients!
– Check out what’s going on locally this Summer 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.
Community Health at Three Sisters Kitchen
Walk With Ease
Featured Bag Item
What is a Daikon Radish and what are its health benefits?
A long, crunchy radish, and it is purple. It is firm,crisp, and mildly peppery. Its purple and white flesh stays crunchy because it has less water than other types of radishes. It is packed with Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin E. This radish also contains potassium, calcium,phosphorus, and anthocyanins. Helps boost immunity, helps with digestion and helps with inflammation.
Preparation/Storage: You can store in the fridge up to 1-2 weeks by wrapping them with plastic or newspaper. Cooking it can be saved for about 3-7 days. To freeze them they can last about a month. To prep you can eat them raw, peel the skin, or leave the skin on. They can be made for salads and slaws if you thinly slice them. Grate them as a topping, roast for stir-fry, and in soups and curries. You can boil them like a potato until soft or pickle them.
Try this recipe with Daikon Radish:
Disclaimer: The information shared by Three Sisters Kitchen (TSK) is for general informational purposes only, and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a doctor or other health care provider.
Photo by [Specialty Produce]
Gardening
Recipes We Love
This Daikon radish and cucumber salad
This Daikon radish and cucumber salad can be eaten as a side dish or as a main dish. This dish is refreshing and full of water because daikon and cucumber are packed with water. Peel the cucumber for less bitterness if you are not using English cucumbers.
Spicy Roasted Daikon Radish Fries
Roasting creates a wonderful caramelized “crust” for this fries recipe. When you eat them, think of them more as spicy roasted carrots, instead of potatoes. Daikon Radishes are high in vitamin C, folate (Vitamin B9), calcium, magnesium and potassium.
https://cookingontheweekends.com/spicy-roasted-daikon-french-fry-recipe/
Roasted Daikon Radish,Carrots and Peppers
Looking for a simple, cozy dish to brighten up your week? This dish features Daikons, carrots, peppers, and shallots. This veggie dish can be a side dish or the main meal. It does not take long to prepare and is great for food prep. The only question you will have when making this is what else should I pair it with? Here is the recipe Sarahs Cucina Bella
Recipes by 1) Diabetes Food Hub , 2) Food Hero , 3) Sharahs Cucina Bella
Community Resources
WIC
WIC offers free healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and health and community resources
Contact Centro Savila Today!
505-312-7296
WIC
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
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!
More Info: Rail Yards Market
ReFresh Program
