Welcome to your 8th ReFresh newsletter of the season! Take a minute to check it out, learn, and try new things!
In this newsletter, you will find:
– Information about Baby Bok Choy and its health benefits in the “Featured Bag Item” section.
– Information about pruning tomato plants in the “Gardening” section.
– A few simple recipes you can make with the fresh ingredients in your ReFresh bag!
– Information for the Walk with Ease, Rail Yards Market, and NAMI mental health services 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: 05/28/25 & 05/29/25
Text your questions, photos, and comments to: (505) 226-3707.
Featured Bag Item
What is Baby Bok Choy/Joy Choi, and what are its health benefits?
Baby Bok Choy and Joy Choi are variations of Chinese cabbage. Their taste is often compared to spinach. It has crisp, white stalks and soft, dark green leaves that are all edible! Unlike the larger, more mature bok choy, baby bok choy is often more tender and sweeter in flavor.
Nutrition and Health Benefits:
Vitamin K and Calcium are both found in bok choy, which supports strong bones.
Vitamins A and C help fight inflammation and protect cells from damage.
High in folate and fiber, which contributes to heart health.
A good source of choline, which can reduce cholesterol, support your metabolism, and is great for your brain health, too.
Storage Tips:
Avoid washing before storing. Wash right before use.
To prevent rotting caused by moisture, wrap in a damp paper towel and place in a plastic or produce bag.
Store in the refrigerator.
For best taste and crunch, use within 4-5 days
Ways to Cook with Baby Bok Choy/Joy Choi:
Baby bok choy/joy choi is a fast and great way to add nutrition and variety to your dishes! There are various ways to use it, such as in stir fry, soups, grilled, and the list goes on!
A quick stir-fry is a great way to incorporate bok choy in your meals. The recipe is flexible, you can use any protein of your choice or skip the meat entirely for a vegan-friendly option!
Have more questions about food and nutrition? 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.
This vibrant and refreshing quinoa salad is a nutrient-packed side dish perfect to bring for gatherings and cookouts this summer! Rich in protein and fiber, this dish is a perfect balance of nourishment and flavor.
For the Full recipe, including step-by-step instructions, check out by TwoPeasAndTheirPod.com
Camine Con Gusto with Three Sisters Kitchen
(class is fully in Spanish, still admitting participants!)
La clase es completamente en español y aun se admiten participantes!
NAMI Albuquerque offers free services for individuals and families affected by mental illness. There are support groups for peers, families and caregivers. Education on mental health, crisis intervention and suicide prevention. www.namialbuquerque.org or contact them at 505-256-0288.
Rail Yards Market
This free, all-ages event brings together over 175 local vendors offering fresh produce, handmade goods, delicious food, live music, and family-friendly activities. It’s a vibrant gathering that highlights the best of New Mexican culture and community. SNAP/WIC accepted, with free parking and accessible to everyone!
When: May 18, 2025 (every Sunday)
Where: 777 1st Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Time: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
NAMI Mental Health Resource
NAMI Albuquerque offers free services for individuals and families affected by mental illness. There are support groups for peers, families and caregivers. Education on mental health, crisis intervention and suicide prevention. www.namialbuquerque.org or contact them at 505-256-0288.
ReFresh bag
This week, your Refresh bag will include many of the following delicious, fresh, and staple items:
*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.
Recipes by 1) Cookie+Kate, 2)Two Peas & Their Pod, 3) Three Sisters Kitchen
