INGREDIENTS
0.5 L vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 large onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp pepper
1/3 tsp (or less) sea salt
1 can canned pumpkin
2 cups cream
1/4 cup sour cream
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot, add broth, onions, carrot, baking soda, cinnamon, pepper, and salt. Simmer uncovered for ten to fifteen minutes, until carrots are soft. Optional: After simmering, pour into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Return to pot if blended. Add pumpkin and cream. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Pour into soup bowls and top with sour cream.
Green Earth Organics Inc. is a home and office certified organic grocery and natural product delivery service. We have a wide selection of 100% Certified Organic fruit, vegetables, and other grocery products. We also carry a growing list of environmentally friendly products that make it easier for our customers to tread lighter on our planet. This blog offers exiting information on organic food and healthy eating habits.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Shared Harvest: growing access to local food and agriculture
Shared Harvest
FarmFolkCityFolk has launched a new networking site for local food and agriculture called Shared Harvest. From field to table, farmers, food processors, grocers, restaurants, distributors, warehousers, and consumers can list Wanted and Available ads for food and agricultural products and services. There are 22 categories, including Baked Goods, Dairy, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables, and over 300 individual products and services — with more to be added. A selection of local products listed on the site right now includes: kiwis, blueberries, heirloom tomatoes and basil.
Shared Harvest will help align production with demand, a necessary step in growing BC's food system. In order to facilitate this, FarmFolkCityFolk is working towards a network of Shared Harvest sites to support the trade of food and agricultural products within and between Regional Districts across BC. Shared Harvest Metro Vancouver is the first of such sites. With support and funding we will add 3 more by the end of the year. More will be added in 2011.
Shared Harvest sites can:
- Support the trade of food and agricultural products.
- Rescue viable food from the waste stream and feed those who are food insecure.
- Connect all food industry sectors from field to table.
- Reduce agriculture waste and thus the costs and volumes of organics being landfilled.
- Align food production with demand.
- Strengthen the local economy.
- Identify new business opportunities for the agriculture and food sectors in BC.
In addition, Shared Harvest supports food rescue efforts. Grocers, hotels, restaurants and even backyard gardeners with "too much of a good thing" can post food donations. Registered charities and societies can post want ads. An online calendar also keeps you informed of local food events.
Membership is free. Posting classified ads is free. Our goal is 500 members by the end of October.
If you are from outside of the Metro Vancouver it is still possible to use Shared Harvest Metro Vancouver website. You can be added manually by emailing a letter to the site Manager, Erin Nichols, at erin@FarmFolkCityFolk.ca explaining why a Shared Harvest site would benefit your area. Include in the letter your regional district, your name, business name, address and postal code. This will be used to gain support for a Shared Harvest site that serve your Regional District.
How you can help support the development of this exciting project?
- Tell your friends, family and colleagues about www.SharedHarvest.ca/MetroVancouver.
- Become a member.
- Post an ad, or two!
Thanks. We hope to see you on Shared Harvest. If you have any questions, please email Erin Nichols at erin@FarmFolkCityFolk.ca.
FarmFolkCityFolk has launched a new networking site for local food and agriculture called Shared Harvest. From field to table, farmers, food processors, grocers, restaurants, distributors, warehousers, and consumers can list Wanted and Available ads for food and agricultural products and services. There are 22 categories, including Baked Goods, Dairy, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables, and over 300 individual products and services — with more to be added. A selection of local products listed on the site right now includes: kiwis, blueberries, heirloom tomatoes and basil.
Shared Harvest will help align production with demand, a necessary step in growing BC's food system. In order to facilitate this, FarmFolkCityFolk is working towards a network of Shared Harvest sites to support the trade of food and agricultural products within and between Regional Districts across BC. Shared Harvest Metro Vancouver is the first of such sites. With support and funding we will add 3 more by the end of the year. More will be added in 2011.
Shared Harvest sites can:
- Support the trade of food and agricultural products.
- Rescue viable food from the waste stream and feed those who are food insecure.
- Connect all food industry sectors from field to table.
- Reduce agriculture waste and thus the costs and volumes of organics being landfilled.
- Align food production with demand.
- Strengthen the local economy.
- Identify new business opportunities for the agriculture and food sectors in BC.
In addition, Shared Harvest supports food rescue efforts. Grocers, hotels, restaurants and even backyard gardeners with "too much of a good thing" can post food donations. Registered charities and societies can post want ads. An online calendar also keeps you informed of local food events.
Membership is free. Posting classified ads is free. Our goal is 500 members by the end of October.
If you are from outside of the Metro Vancouver it is still possible to use Shared Harvest Metro Vancouver website. You can be added manually by emailing a letter to the site Manager, Erin Nichols, at erin@FarmFolkCityFolk.ca explaining why a Shared Harvest site would benefit your area. Include in the letter your regional district, your name, business name, address and postal code. This will be used to gain support for a Shared Harvest site that serve your Regional District.
How you can help support the development of this exciting project?
- Tell your friends, family and colleagues about www.SharedHarvest.ca/MetroVancouver.
- Become a member.
- Post an ad, or two!
Thanks. We hope to see you on Shared Harvest. If you have any questions, please email Erin Nichols at erin@FarmFolkCityFolk.ca.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Vegetarian French Onion Soup
INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs yellow, white, or Walla Walla onions, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tsp sugar
Sea salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 quarts vegetable broth
French baguette, cut in one-inch slices on the diagonal
1/2 lb emmental or swiss cheese, shredded or sliced
DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions to the hot pot and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. The onions should become soft but not yet browned.
Add the sugar, salt, and pepper, and continue cooking for about 20 minutes. Stir frequently and lower the heat if necessary to avoid burning the onions. They should be golden brown and soft. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. (The onions should be fairly sweet at this point.)
Add the garlic and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 15 minutes. You can keep the soup warm on the stove until ready to broil and serve, or allow it to cool and keep it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
When ready to serve, heat the broiler and ladle the soup into individual oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a layer of bread, trimming slices if necessary to cover the entire surface. Cover the bread with the cheese. Heat under the broiler until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs yellow, white, or Walla Walla onions, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tsp sugar
Sea salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 quarts vegetable broth
French baguette, cut in one-inch slices on the diagonal
1/2 lb emmental or swiss cheese, shredded or sliced
DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions to the hot pot and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. The onions should become soft but not yet browned.
Add the sugar, salt, and pepper, and continue cooking for about 20 minutes. Stir frequently and lower the heat if necessary to avoid burning the onions. They should be golden brown and soft. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. (The onions should be fairly sweet at this point.)
Add the garlic and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 15 minutes. You can keep the soup warm on the stove until ready to broil and serve, or allow it to cool and keep it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
When ready to serve, heat the broiler and ladle the soup into individual oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a layer of bread, trimming slices if necessary to cover the entire surface. Cover the bread with the cheese. Heat under the broiler until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
A Greener Clean
By Carine Redmond
It comes as no surprise that so many of the cleaning products we use on a daily (alright fine, weekly) basis can be hazardous to the environment and our health. AspenClean is a Vancouver owned and operated business that manufactures their own 100% natural ECOCERT approved cleaning products. AspenClean carries everything from all purpose solution to bathroom cleaner and scrubbing powder. Alicia Sokolowski and Chris Solodko, owners of AspenClean, have offered up their tips for getting your space spic and span minus the irritated eyes and harsh scents:
1. Instead of focusing on killing germs and bacteria, focus on getting rid of the carriers. Use microfiber cloths and mop-covers, instead of cloth or paper. Microfiber is far more effective in picking up dust, dirt, hairs and lint, and microbes.
2. Stop cleaning with your nose! That powerful bleach, lemon, or pine smell does not mean the space is clean. Fragrance-fee cleaners are as or more powerful than the heavily scented cleaners we are so used to.
3. Try switching to natural, environmentally safe cleaning products, or using some of the homemade solutions that your grandmother would have used. Try vinegar and baking soda.
4. Add a few drops of tee tree oil to your cleaning solutions to add some power and zing.
5. Hand washing with simple soap and water removes most micro-organisms and is the best defense against germs and bacteria.
Add some green to that clean and get scrubbing!
Green Earth Organics is pleased to carry AspenClean's line of household cleaning products. The All Purpose Cleaner, All-in-One Concentrate, Kitchen Cleaner, Bathroom Cleaner, Glass Cleaner, and SuperScrub Powder are 10% off for a limited time!
It comes as no surprise that so many of the cleaning products we use on a daily (alright fine, weekly) basis can be hazardous to the environment and our health. AspenClean is a Vancouver owned and operated business that manufactures their own 100% natural ECOCERT approved cleaning products. AspenClean carries everything from all purpose solution to bathroom cleaner and scrubbing powder. Alicia Sokolowski and Chris Solodko, owners of AspenClean, have offered up their tips for getting your space spic and span minus the irritated eyes and harsh scents:
1. Instead of focusing on killing germs and bacteria, focus on getting rid of the carriers. Use microfiber cloths and mop-covers, instead of cloth or paper. Microfiber is far more effective in picking up dust, dirt, hairs and lint, and microbes.
2. Stop cleaning with your nose! That powerful bleach, lemon, or pine smell does not mean the space is clean. Fragrance-fee cleaners are as or more powerful than the heavily scented cleaners we are so used to.
3. Try switching to natural, environmentally safe cleaning products, or using some of the homemade solutions that your grandmother would have used. Try vinegar and baking soda.
4. Add a few drops of tee tree oil to your cleaning solutions to add some power and zing.
5. Hand washing with simple soap and water removes most micro-organisms and is the best defense against germs and bacteria.
Add some green to that clean and get scrubbing!
Green Earth Organics is pleased to carry AspenClean's line of household cleaning products. The All Purpose Cleaner, All-in-One Concentrate, Kitchen Cleaner, Bathroom Cleaner, Glass Cleaner, and SuperScrub Powder are 10% off for a limited time!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Peach Dumplings
INGREDIENTS
1 cup sugar
1 Tbsp butter
2 cups hot water
2 to 3 cups fresh sliced peaches, or frozen thawed
1 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp sugar (optional)
1/2 cup milk or cream (approximately)
Cinnamon sugar (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup sugar, butter, and hot water. Add peaches and bring to a boil.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar (if using). Stir in enough milk or cream to form a stiff batter. Drop large spoonfuls of batter onto the boiling fruit. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes.
Spoon out dumplings and fruit into bowl. If desired, sprinkle with a little cinnamon sugar and serve with cream or ice cream. Serves 4 to 6.
1 cup sugar
1 Tbsp butter
2 cups hot water
2 to 3 cups fresh sliced peaches, or frozen thawed
1 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp sugar (optional)
1/2 cup milk or cream (approximately)
Cinnamon sugar (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup sugar, butter, and hot water. Add peaches and bring to a boil.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar (if using). Stir in enough milk or cream to form a stiff batter. Drop large spoonfuls of batter onto the boiling fruit. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes.
Spoon out dumplings and fruit into bowl. If desired, sprinkle with a little cinnamon sugar and serve with cream or ice cream. Serves 4 to 6.
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