Welcome to your 5th ReFresh newsletter of the season! As we move further into the season, we’re excited to share even more nutritional insights, resources, and much more with you!
In this newsletter, you will find:
– Information about tomatoes and their health benefits in the “Featured Bag Item” section.
– Information about composting in the “Gardening” section.
– A few simple recipes that you can make with fresh local ingredients!
– Information for the farmer’s markets 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 Bag Item
Heirloom Tomatoes are colorful tomatoes that are often open-pollinated. Meaning that they are naturally pollinated by birds, insects, wind or human hands. Farmers take the seed that is produced by a good tomato plant and use this to plant multiple times, season to season. These tomatoes also come in different shapes and sizes. Learn more on bon appetit.
Tomatoes have Vitamin A and C, and eating them raw they have vitamin E. The minerals they have are folic acid, potassium, and calcium. Lycopene is also in tomatoes; it gives them their red color and potent antioxidant.
Cleaning Tips: always rinse with water, rubbing the surface with your hands, to gently get off any dirt, bacteria, or wax.
Storage Tip: These should be stored in a cool room temperature area. Not in the refrigerator and should be used in a few days.
Cooking Tips: Tomatoes can be eaten raw, boiled, steamed, fried, grilled and sauteed. Make them in a sauce or eat them on a sandwich or salad.
Check out the recipe below, and try it at home!
Recipe link: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/best-caprese-salad
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.
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Community Health at Three Sisters Kitchen
Food is Function
Gardening
Recipes We Love
Swiss Chard Soup with Tomatoes and Potatoes
This Chard Soup is easy and looks good to eat! The recipe calls for simple ingredients and will be great for those comfort food days. Pair it with bread too! Get the recipe from Mangia Bedda
Bacon Lettuce Avocado Tomato Sandwich
This BLT recipe will elevate your sandwich experience. It calls for cheese, avocado and eggs. It would make the perfect sandwich to eat for lunch even on the go. Try it out Half-Baked Harvest
Sautéed Chard with Onions
Recipes by 1) Mangia Bedda 2) Half-Baked Harvest 3) Three Sisters Kitchen
Community Resources
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:
Double Up NM
Downtown Growers Market: Is now open from April-November, Come down to Robinson Park for Local Art, Produce,Fresh Food, Music and Community. 8am-12pm Every Saturday Till Nov.
For More Info Visit:
Downtown Growers
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
