In this newsletter, you will find:

• Information about Three Sisters Kitchen’s Community Health Programs
• Our April ReFresh Online Cooking Class registration link.
• Learn more about Green Garlic in the “Featured Bag Item” section.
• Learn how to get soil ready for gardening in the “Ask a Farmer” section.
• A few simple recipes that you can make with the fresh ingredients in your ReFresh bag!
• Check out the information for the Downtown Growers Market and Double Up Food Bucks 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: 4/15/26 and 4/16/26

Community Health Programs

Three Sisters Kitchen is still signing up Spanish speakers for our National Diabetes Prevention Program.

Three Sisters Kitchen sigue inscribiendo a hispanohablantes en nuestro Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes. Envíame un mensaje de texto con tu nombre y el programa que te interesa.

505-226-3707

Camine Con Gusto

Organizaremos un programa de caminatas de seis semanas: el primero será en español, del 26 de marzo al 2 de abril, y el segundo será en inglés, del 14 de mayo al 18 de junio. Las clases se impartirán en línea los jueves, de 5:30 a 6:30, y el grupo decidirá cuándo realizar las caminatas presenciales.

Walk With Ease

Three Sisters Kitchen will be hosting two 6-week walking programs: A Spanish cohort will be from March 26th – April 2nd, and an English cohort will be May 14th to June 18th. The classes will be online on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30, and the group will decide when to walk in person.

Featured Bag Item

Green Garlic is young garlic that hasn’t fully matured, resembling a scallion with its tender stalks and mild garlic flavor. It adds a fresh, slightly sweet taste to dishes.

Green garlic is rich in:

• Vitamin C, which supports immune function and helps iron absorption.

• Vitamin A, which is essential for eye health, immune support, and cell growth.

• Vitamin B6 that supports brain health and helps the body convert food into energy.

• Antioxidants that help protect cells and reduce inflammation.

• Polysulfides, which help relax blood vessels, improving circulation and potentially lowering blood pressure.

• It also promotes gut health and may have prebiotic effects.

Cleaning Tips:

• Rinse thoroughly under cool water to remove any dirt or debris.

• Trim the ends, wilted or tough leaves.

• Soak for extra cleaning in a bowl of water for a few minutes before rinsing again.

• Pat dry using a paper towel or clean cloth to dry before storing or cooking.

Storage Tip: Green garlic should be stored in the refrigerator, wrapped in a damp paper towel, and placed in a plastic bag. An alternative is to use a glass container with some water at the bottom.

Cooking Tips: Mix into homemade dips, dressings, or garlic butter. Or add to stir fry, scrambled eggs, or pasta dishes. Green garlic is very versatile and can be added to many dishes, raw or cooked!

Whip up a quick, delicious dish: spaghetti with green garlic! A simple dish packed with flavor.

Check out the recipe below, and try it at home!

Recipe: Beet & Greens with Green Garlic Vinaigrette

Ensalada de Remolacha y Hojas Verdes con Vinagreta de Ajo Tierno

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.

Photos by Forks Over Knives and Three Sisters Kitchen

Ask a Farmer

Click the Above Image for Tips on Getting Your Soil Ready for Planting.

Download Simple Garden Video: Getting Soil Ready for Planting

Recipes We Love

Baked Chicken with Herbs and Vegetables

Mushroom Quiche

This mushroom quiche with cheese and onion recipe looks good and fun to make! Make it for those spring get-togethers on weekends!

Mushroom Casserole

This yummy mushroom Casserole is good for evenings while family, and friends get together. It is also good for treating yourself days as well. Healthy Recipes 

Recipes by 1) Three Sisters Kitchen  2)Vanilla Bean Cuisine  3) Healthy Recipes

Community Resources

  OPENING DAY: APRIL 4, 2026 Robinson Park 8am-Noon

             Local Art, Produce,Fresh Food, Music and Community 

  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: 

https://doubleupnm.org/how-double-up-works/

Seed to Supper

Gardening is a great activity to do with family, friends, community or even just by yourself on the weekends. Ever wanted to learn a new hobby? Prices of produce keep rising, and oftentimes it can be hard to grow things for a first timer. Gardening does not have to be stressful or expensive. Seed to Supper is a beginners guide, that is self paced, and is online! It is Completely Free too! These classes are also available in Spanish.

https://ican.nmsu.edu/seedtosupper.html

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

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

The post Three Sisters Kitchen ReFresh Newsletter #4 – 4/9/26 appeared first on Three Sisters Kitchen.

In this newsletter, you will find:

• How to sign up for one of our Community Health Programs.

• Information about cilantro, including its health benefits and how to store it in the “Featured Bag Item” section.

• Tips for planting and growing tomatoes in the “Ask a Farmer” section.

• A few simple recipes that you can make with the fresh ingredients in your ReFresh bag!

• Local programs and support in the “Community Resource” section.

We hope you enjoy this newsletter, and we thank you for participating in building a healthy local food system with us!

Next ReFresh distribution: 4/1/26 and 4/2/26.

Three Sisters Kitchen Community Health Programs

National Diabetes Prevention Program

Three Sisters Kitchen is still signing Spanish speakers up for our National Diabetes Prevention Program.

Three Sisters Kitchen sigue inscribiendo a hispanohablantes en nuestro Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes.

Walk With Ease

Text us TODAY at 505-226-3707 for this FREE walking program to learn tips about walking and gain peer support.

Camine Con Gusto

Envíanos un mensaje de texto HOY MISMO para participar en este programa gratuito de caminatas, donde aprenderás consejos sobre cómo caminar y recibirás apoyo de otras personas.

Featured Bag Item

This week’s featured bag item is cilantro. Cilantro is a fresh, leafy herb commonly used in Mexican and Southwest dishes. It has a bright, citrusy flavor and is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, along with antioxidants that support overall health.

Storing: Trim the stems and place cilantro in a glass of water, cover loosely, and refrigerate. It can also be stored in a damp paper towel inside a container. Stays fresh about 5–7 days

Fun fact: Cilantro and coriander come from the same plant, cilantro is the leaf, and coriander is the seed!

Recipe: Cilantro Lime Rice  A simple, flavorful way to use fresh cilantro.

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 cookforyourlife.com and Minimalistbaker.com 

Ask a Farmer

Recipes We Love

• Simple Potato Migas

• Papas con Huevos (eggs with potatoes)

This recipe is easy, quick and also delicious! Muy Delish

• Cilantro Potato Creamy Soup

This is great for Windy spring days! Check out this recipe from M.A Kitchen 

Recipes by 1) Three Sisters Kitchen  2) Muy Delish ,  3)M.A Kitchen

Community Resources

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

How to use the Seed Library

The goal of the Seed Library is to encourage a community of home gardeners by providing free seeds. Anyone with a library card in good standing can check out up to 30 seed packets per calendar year (January to December).

How to Get Seeds

We offer a wide variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. To explore what’s available, you can visit the South Broadway branch, where all seeds are stored behind the circulation desk.

If you can’t make it to South Broadway, you can also request seeds to be sent to one of the following branches for pickup:

• East Mountain

• Juan Tabo

• Rudolfo Anaya/North Valley

• San Pedro

• South Valley

• Taylor Ranch

• Westgate

To do this, simply fill out the online Official Seed Request Form. You’ll be contacted when your seeds are ready for pickup. Please do not phone the library with your seed request.

When you request seeds, be prepared to provide your full name, library card number, preferred method of contact (email or phone number), and your preferred pickup location.

Cómo utilizar la Biblioteca de Semillas

El objetivo de la Biblioteca de Semillas es fomentar una comunidad de jardineros domésticos mediante el suministro de semillas gratuitas. Cualquier persona que posea una tarjeta de biblioteca vigente y al día puede retirar hasta 30 paquetes de semillas por año natural (de enero a diciembre).

Cómo obtener semillas

Ofrecemos una amplia variedad de semillas de hortalizas, hierbas y flores. Para explorar lo que hay disponible, puede visitar la sucursal de South Broadway, donde todas las semillas se guardan detrás del mostrador de circulación.

Si no puede acudir a South Broadway, también puede solicitar que le envíen las semillas a una de las siguientes sucursales para su recogida:

• East Mountain

• Juan Tabo

• Rudolfo Anaya/North Valley

• San Pedro

• South Valley

• Taylor Ranch

• Westgate

Para ello, simplemente complete el Formulario Oficial de Solicitud de Semillas en línea. Nos pondremos en contacto con usted cuando sus semillas están listas para ser recogidas. Por favor, no llame por teléfono a la biblioteca para realizar su solicitud de semillas.

Al solicitar semillas, tenga a mano su nombre completo, el número de su tarjeta de biblioteca, su método de contacto preferido (correo electrónico o número de teléfono) y la sucursal donde desea recogerlas.

Cómo comenzar con su solicitud de semillas

Rio Grande Food Project

Free Grocery Pick up for Income-Qualifying Individuals & Families

Wednesdays 9-11 am

Fridays 9-11 am

Saturdays 9-11 am

600 Coors Blvd. N.W. Albuquerque, NM 87121

Downtown Grower’s Market

Downtown Growers Market starts April 4th. Location Robinson Park (8th and Central NW) 8am-12pm. For more Info Visit https://www.downtowngrowers.org/  Phone: 505.252.2959

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

The post Three Sisters Kitchen ReFresh Newsletter #3 3-18-26 appeared first on Three Sisters Kitchen.

In this newsletter, you will find: 

• Fliers for our Community Health Programs

• A yummy recipe for Mushroom Ragu 

• Information about Blue Oyster Mushrooms from Midnight Disco Fungi and its health benefits in the “Featured Bag Item” section

•  Tips on how to plant tomatoes in the “Gardening” section

•  A few simple recipes that you can make with the fresh ingredients in your ReFresh bag! 

• Information for the New Mexico WIC, Downtown Winter Market,Rio Grande Food Project, 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.

Text your questions, food photos, and comments to: ‪(505) 226-3707‬.

Three Sisters Kitchen Community Health Programs

Walk With Ease

Three Sisters Kitchen will be hosting a 6-week Walking Program, the first one will be in Spanish from March 26th – April 2nd and the second will be in English from May 14th to June 18th. The classes will be online on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 and the group will decide when to walk in person.

Three Sisters Kitchen ofrecerá un programa de caminatas de 6 semanas. El primero será en español del 26 de marzo al 2 de abril y el segundo, en inglés, del 14 de mayo al 18 de junio. Las clases serán en línea los jueves de 5:30 a 6:30 y el grupo decidirá cuándo caminar en persona.

Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes

Featured Bag Item

What are Blue Oyster Mushrooms? They are highly nutritious, low-calorie, and nutrient-dense fungi that support immune function, heart health, and antioxidant defenses. They are rich in fiber, vitamins B and D, protein, and antioxidants like ergothioneine. They are great to put on salads, pastas, sauces and can even sauteed.-Healthline

Storage: Oysters are best kept refrigerated in a paper bag. Paper bags will absorb excess moisture and will them fresh for about (3-10 days)  

Fun fact: These mushrooms have a grey-blue tint due to the natural pigmentation to their skin. Which increases the color when they are in colder temperatures (50s-60s°F) and enough lighting. The caps are white to greyish-blue and have a curved shape that resembles an oyster shell, giving it the name “Oyster Mushroom.”

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.

 Sautéed Oyster Mushrooms Recipe –Ela Vegan 

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 Mycoterra Farm and Ela Vegan

Food is Function

Gardening

Recipes We Love

• Acorn Squash Salad with Citrus Viaigrette

• Mushroom Ragu

• Cheesy Spaghetti Squash

This recipe does not need a lot of  ingredients to make. Check out Detoxinista

• Easy Oven Roasted Oyster Mushrooms and Potatoes

It’s a good side dish. It takes about 15 minutes to prep check it out Fungified Farm

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 ofrece alimentos saludables gratuitos, apoyo para la lactancia materna, educación nutricional y recursos de salud y comunitarios.

¡Comuníquese con Centro Savila hoy mismo!

505-312-7296

ABQ Downtown Winter Market

Visit the market at Fusion, March 14 one last time, before they return to Robinson Park on April 4th.    

Location: Fusion – 701 1st street NW Time:10am-1pm

Downtown Growers’ Market in 2026 Saturdays (April – November) from 8 am-noon | At Robinson Park in Downtown Albuquerque

For more info: https://www.downtowngrowers.org/

600 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

*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 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

The post Three Sisters Kitchen ReFresh Newsletter #2 3-10-26 appeared first on Three Sisters Kitchen.

In this newsletter, you will find: 

• The ReFresh Cooking Class flier and the recipe we will be using for Italian noodles with a tomato-based sauce.

• Information about Jujubies from Pam Otero in the “Food is Function” and “Featured Bag Item” sections.

• Tips for growing a winter garden in the “Ask a Farmer” section.

• A few simple recipes that you can make with the local ingredients of New Mexico! 

• Details for the ICNM Sisters Food Project, Storehouse, Storehouse, Rio Grande Food Project and WIC 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!

Featured Recipe for Nusenda Credit Union Cooking Class

Food is Function

Featured Bag Item

Jujubees : The Chinese date also known as the red date they wrinkle up  when ripened and have a pit in the middle. They come from south of Asia, have a chewy texture, and are sweet. Most compare the taste to apples. They are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. It is a nice healthy snack to enjoy!  

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: Healthline

Ask a Farmer

Recipes We Love…………

• Pan Friedied Potatoes and Mushroom recipe from a Jennie in the Kitchen blog! 

• Migas de Papa

• Potato Tacos 

Recipes by 1) A Jeanne in the Kitchen  2)  Three Sisters Kitchen  3)  Chicanoeats

Community Resources

In need of extra food? ICNM Sisters Food Project gives out food boxes with hygiene products Biweekly.  For more information please check out their website. 

Storehouse

Need a little more help this month on food? The Storehouse is here to help! Open on Wed, Fri, and Sat 9am-Noon. It’s on a first come first serve basis and sometimes are closed due to holidays. For more info check out their website

Website: https://storehousenm.org/need-food/

Rio Grande Food pantry is open on Wednesday, Fridays, and Saturdays between 9 – 11 am. No documentation Needed. Just a register form on sight.  

Website: https://www.rgfp.org/

WIC

WIC offers free healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and health and community resources

Contact Centro Savila Today!

505-312-7296

WIC tiene alimentos saludables gratuitos, apoyo a la lactancia materna, educación nutricional y recursos de salud y comunitarios.

¡Contáct Centro Savila hoy mismo!

505-312-7296

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

The post Three Sisters Kitchen ReFresh Newsletter #1 2/24/26 appeared first on Three Sisters Kitchen.