Plants create oxygen, so gardening is always a good thing. There are strategies and challenges to it too. It isn't just planting the seed into the soil, watering it sometimes, and letting nature take … more
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devora posted a Quick Tip about Satsuma Potato.
November 11, 2011
So tasty, I'd live off of them if I could! My favorite way to prepare these is by steaming them, then I eat them as is hot or cold. Fabulous snack and dessert.
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BaronSamedi3 posted a Quick Tip about Spinach.
June 28, 2011
A very bitter vegetable which tastes decent with salt or when it's raw. It has a reputation for being iron-rich, but this reputation turned out to be a mistake due to a misplaced decimal point which just … more
Last year, I was given an honor assignment of documenting the development and growth of a small community garden at Wicker Park Grace, a small Christian spiritual community in Chicago. I was happy to … more
I love the food they sell here and I'm very fond of the idea. What a shame the prices will break the bank. Also, would it kill Mackey to make Whole Foods more established in the national eye? I just … more
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BaronSamedi3 posted a Quick Tip about Corn on the Cob.
May 28, 2011
THE essential summer barbeque vegetable. Can you honestly picture eating barbeque ribs with asparagus or brussels sprouts? Wonderful when grilled and topped with the traditional salt and melted butter. … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Edamame.
May 10, 2011
A popular appetizer in the Japanese cuisine although if one has them in a Japanese restaurants, it's darn expensive! I found them in supermarkets in Shanghai 2 years ago at dirt cheap prices. All … more
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Clay_Miller posted a Quick Tip about Edamame.
March 01, 2011
I just had edamame for the first time. I ate them steamed right out of the pod. Naturally tastes like buttered peas to me. Very tasty with lots of fiber. Will now be a staple for my weekly diet. … more
Though Trader Joe's is my grocery store of choice for afford-ability, on a recent stop at Whole Foods I couldn't help but notice two things. First, it isn't as expensive as I previously thought. Most … more
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Clay_Miller posted a Quick Tip about Cabbage.
January 17, 2011
Quality goods, but we still call it "Whole Paycheck." The selection of natural and organics is hard to beat, but certain health claims are more than just a little over-rated.
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cpw1952 posted a Quick Tip about Corn on the Cob.
October 28, 2010
I first heard of spaghetti squash earlier this year. I was told the neat thing about this veggie is that it can replace pasta. This sounded really weird to me. How in the world … more
Growing your own food and flowers is good for the body an soul. When you eat food you've grown yourself, and eat it right away, you get the full enzyme benefit.
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Raederle posted a Quick Tip about Beets.
September 18, 2010
Wakame makes great salad and soups. Rich in iodine with anti-obesity properties, Wakame is an excellent health food rich in protein and good for everyone, especially children. I recently managed to buy … more
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tyrannynomore posted a Quick Tip about Whole Foods Market.
August 12, 2010
These markets usually only stock in-season fruits and vegetables- which goes a long way in supporting local farmers in our own communities. Most of the foods … more