Welcome to your 8th ReFresh newsletter of the season! Farmer’s markets are OPEN!
In this newsletter, you will find:
– The ReFresh post-survey flier.
– Our May ReFresh cooking class flier.
– Information about Joy Choi and its health benefits in “Featured Bag Item” section.
– Learn more abouttomato pruning in the “Gardening” section.
– A few simple recipes that you can make with the fresh ingredients in your ReFresh bag!
– Check out the information for the farmer’s markets and ID Food Hub 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: 5/29/24 and 5/30/24
Text your questions, photos, and comments to: (505) 226-3707.
Featured Bag Item
What is Joy Choi and what are its health benefits?
Joy Choi is a cruciferous vegetable and a variety of Bok Choy. This vegetable is full of cancer-fighting vitamins, compounds, folate, and selenium. It also has antioxidants and fights inflammation. It has Selenium, which may help to slow the growth rate of tumors. Joy Choi is also full of fiber, which keeps your digestive system healthy and may help to prevent colon cancer. Joy Choi also promotes eye and bone health and boosts immunity.
Gardening
Recipes We Love
This carrot cake recipe is simple and delicious! It doesn’t have a lot of added sugar and is high in protein and fiber.
This veggie quesadillas with cilantro yogurt dip is great for a hit day. The combination of the nonfat yogurt with the cilantro is light and refreshing. You can use the plant-based yogurt to replace the nonfat yogurt.
This garlicky ginger Joi choi is easy to make and is delicious! You can also add other greens, such as kale and bok choy, to the dish. You can use onion to replace ginger if you don’t like the “spicy” taste from ginger.
The Railyards Market is now open in the Barelas Neighborhood. The market is offering themes each week. This week is The Great Burque Bake-on. It’s West of Broadway, East of 2nd Street and between Bridge and Coal. The entrance is closest to 1st and Hazledine. The address is 777 1st Street SW 87102 Albuquerque, New Mexico
ID Food Hub opens this Friday May 17th. Free food, clothes and meals. It’s open from 2-3 for Seniors and 3-6 for General Admission. 1110 Quincy Street (Whittier Elementary School), near Kathryn and Truman.
Downtown Grower’s Market
Enjoy yoga from 8:00-8:45 and music from 10-12 along with all the food vendors at the Downtown Grower’s Market every Saturday 8am-12.Located on Central between 8th and 10th.
Enjoy yoga from 8:00-8:45 and music from 10-12 along with all the food vendors at the Downtown Grower’s Market every Saturday 8am-12. Located on Central between 8th and 10th.