Three Sisters Kitchen ReFresh Newsletter-10-04-23

Three Sisters Kitchen ReFresh Newsletter

Welcome to your seventh ReFresh newsletter of the season! Fall is pumpkin harvest season!
In this newsletter, you will find:
–  Information about Sweet Potato Leaves and their health benefits in the “Featured Bag Item” section.
– Knowledge about planting cool season vegetables for the fall in the “Ask a Farmer” section.
– A few simple recipes that you can make with the fresh ingredients in your ReFresh bag!
–  Details about the Siembra High School Block Party, the ID Food Hub and Chair Yoga for People aged 50 +  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, photos, and comments to: ‪(505) 226-3707‬.

Featured Bag Item

What are Sweet Potato Leaves and what are their health benefits? 

Sweet potato leaves are heart shaped greens that are typically medium or large in size and range from light green to purple in color. When cooked, sweet potato leaves have a sweet taste, similar to that of spinach.
Nutrition Information: Sweet potato leaves contain vitamin A, B, C, D, E, and F. They also contain sodium, potassium, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese, which are all essential minerals. These nutrients work to help boost immunity, promote healthy digestion, lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar, and promote heart and eye health.
Fun Fact: Sweet potato leaves are native to South America and were originally used by the Incans. They are now commonly found in the U.S, Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, and Central America.
Sweet potato leaves can be stored wrapped in a paper towel in an open bag in the refrigerator. These last only a few days, so it is important to use them quickly.
Here is a great recipe that demonstrates how sweet potato leaves can be used as a tasty side dish! Sweet Potato Leaves Stir Fry 
Have more questions about food and nutrition? Send your questions to [email protected]

Ask a Farmer



Recipes We Love!
Check out the below recipes that you can use your Refresh bag with.
Creamy Coleslaw: This is a great side dish paired with any type of burger or BBQ sandwiches.
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas: This a delicious dinner dish that is especially good in fall and winter months!
Omelet Roll-Up: This is a quick and easy breakfast that can be eaten at home or on the go.
Carrots: Carrots are a great source of vitamin A, fiber, vitamin K, potassium, vitamin B6, and protein. Carrots play an important role in promoting eye health, lowering cholesterol, and protecting against certain cancers.
Green Chile: Green chile is rich in protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B. Due to its plant compounds, green chile can be helpful in boosting immunity and promoting digestive health. The vitamin A and C help with skin health.
Eggs: Eggs contain protein, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. The health benefits of eggs include promoting eye health, memory, bone strength, and can even help with pregnancy. Eggs contain choline, which can help with fetal brain development.
Substitutions- vegan mayo can be used in place of mayo. Beans, tofu, and tempeh can be used in place of chicken.
Recipes by 1)Love and Lemons 2)Dinner at the Zoo 3)Bon Appetit

Community Resources

Siembra High School Block Party: On October 5th from 4-6pm, Siembra High School will be hosting a Block Party. There will be a live DJ, food, vendors, prizes, resources and a mural unveiling! The location will be 606 Central Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1V3pA_5GaONITeRJxd7trpsyAGgRzFnW3I0zlNjfjoMQ/viewform?edit_requested=true

I.D. Food Hub: Join I.D. Food Hub at their biweekly gathering from 3-6pm at 1110 Quincy St. S.E. Albuquerque, NM 87108 at the corner of Kathryn and Truman for free produce, canned goods, bread, free clothes as well as food demos and cooked meals. The dates are October 6th, and 20th, November 3rd and 17th and December 1st, 15th and 19th.
Chair Yoga for People aged 50 +: The Bernalillo County Office of Senior and Social Services is sponsoring free Chair Yoga classes at the Paradise Hills Senior Center at 6001 Paradise Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 and at the Raymond G. Sanchez Senior Center at 9800 4th St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114. Call 505-288-2507 for the dates offered.

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

Thank You!

Special thanks to all of the farmers and food producers working so hard to feed our communities; our partner organizations who helped to recruit ReFresh families: Kids’ Cook, SWOP, Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico, Together for Brothers, Mandy’s Farm, New Mexico Asian Family Center, and YES Housing; to the staff, volunteers, donors, and ReFresh families who make the program work, and to our partners at MoGro Mobile Grocery, 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
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