Three Sisters Kitchen ReFresh Newsletter
Welcome to your ReFresh newsletter! We hope you had a great April.
In this newsletter, you will:
– Learn more about mint and its health benefits in “Ask a Registered Dietitian” with Lisa.
– Learn more about planting tomatoes in “Ask a Farmer” with Tiana.
– Find a few simple recipes that you can make with the fresh ingredients in your ReFresh bag!
– Find a community resource section for the Summer Recreation Program for youth offered by the City of Albuquerque.
We hope you enjoy this newsletter and thank you for your participation as we work together to build a healthy local food system.
Last ReFresh distribution: 5/19/21
Text your questions, photos, and comments to: (505) 226-3707.
Ask a Registered Dietitian
With Lisa Chen
What is mint and what are its health benefits?
Mint is an aromatic herb that has a cooling and refreshing aroma and flavor. There are different types of mint, such as peppermint and spearmint. Mint is widely used in different ways. Its extract is often used as an essential oil and added to food products such as gums. Mint has a compound called menthol, which may help with digestion problems and cold symptoms. You can use fresh mint leaves in cooking. Try this refreshing strawberry mint water for a hot day!
Do you have a question about food and nutrition for us to answer in future newsletters and Q&A videos? Send your questions to [email protected].
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 Food Hero
Ask a Farmer
With Tiana Baca
Check out the tips below from Farmer Tiana for how to transplant your tomato plant at home!
Recipes We Love!
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This blue corn porridge is simple and delicious! Use the blue cornmeal in your ReFresh bag to make it.
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This sweet potato muffin recipe is a good option for snacks. It has beta-carotene, which is beneficial to our eye health.
Photos by 1) Tiana Baca, 2) Food Hero
Community Resources
With Blythe Maunders
The City of Albuquerque is offering a Summer Recreation Program for youth. This program will take place from June 14- August 6, M-F 7:30-5:30 pm. This year space is limited, so the city will be conducting a lottery to decide who may participate in these programs. Lottery entry is open from May 3-14th. Click here to learn more. For detailed instructions on lottery registration click here (English), or here (Spanish).
This week your Refresh bag will include many of the following delicious fresh and staple items:
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Mixed greens from Vida Verde Farm*
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Lettuce from Solarpunk Farm*
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Mint from Silver Leaf Farms*
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Carrots from Agri-Cultura Network*
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Tomato OR pepper plant from BlueFly Farms*
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Cheese from Tucumcari Mountain Cheese*
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Corn tortillas from Sabroso Foods*
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Eggs from Mesa Azul Farm*
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Blue cornmeal from The Cooking Post- Tamaya
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Red onions, clementines, and sweet potato from Quality Fruit & Veg
* NM grown / NM made. 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 boxes will always include local food items.
Thank You!
