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"Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead
Hi P2P Friends!
We are so happy to say that our Healthy School/Healthy Family Local Organic Produce Delivery Fundraiser is going extremely well and has even spread to local non-profits. If you are involved in a non-profit that has employees who might be interested in having personal local organic produce boxes delivered directly to their work place and earning 5% back for the non-profit, please let us know. We would be happy to set it up.
As the Holidays approach, consider giving a gift of health to friends and family. Plow to Porch will be offering Gift Subscriptions for one week, one month, or more including Produce Boxes and Extras. Email us with your gift idea, name and address of the lucky recipient, and date you would like it delivered. We will include a card with your personal message in every box.
Here are Simply Pies offerings for November, kicking off the holiday season! If you would like to order for the holidays, we will need one week advance notice (11/19) and pies will be available for pick up at 2611 De La Vina on Wednesday (11/26) before Thanksgiving if Wednesday is not your delivery day. Wednesday delivery recipients can have their pies delivered. Yum! Fresh organic pies for Thanksgiving! We will not be doing any deliveries on Thanksgiving.
HOLIDAY PIES:
Apple
Pumpkin
Pecan
ALSO OFFERING THE FOLLOWING PIES:
Strawberry Rhubarb
Rhubarb
Peach
CHEESECAKE:
Plain
Pumpkin
QUICHE (keeping this the same as October):
Bacon Leek
Mediterranean
As always we will have our local organic eggs, rosemary focaccia and assorted flavors of cookie dough from Starlight Bakery and local organic meals from Sunshine Wellness. See www.plowtoporch.com for details.
Would anyone be interested in Fair Trade, Organic Locally Roasted and Blended Coffees???
As always, we love to hear from you!
Eat well, Live happy, and Stay healthy,
Pam and the Plow to Porch Team
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| Fresh Ideas and Fun Facts |
Lower Fat in Your Holiday Meals
-Mashed Potatoes: Use fat free sour cream and skim milk, and sneak in some steamed, pureed cauliflower!
-Gravy: Skim the fat off the top before you serve it.
-Stuffing: Make it outside the bird so that it does not absorb turkey fat, and use chicken broth and a little olive oil to moisten the stuffing instead of butter.
-Turkey: Stick to white meat and avoid eating any skin.
Bottom Line, November 1, 2008
Increase Green Tea's Cancer-Fighting Power
Add just 3 tablespoons of orange, lemon, or lime juice to one cup of hot green tea and increase its cancer-fighting power. These juices improve the stability of the cancer-fighting antioxidants and make them more available for absorption.
Bottom Line, November 1, 2008
Keeping Lettuce Fresh
1. Keep it cool - Set your refrigerator and produce drawer temperature and humidity controls correctly. You don't want your refrigerator temperature set low and the humidity high or your lettuce will "sweat" and get soggy, especially if there is water from the leaves already pooling in the produce bag. Likewise, if you have the fridge set to the coldest setting, and the humidity set too high or the leaves are wet, your lettuce will frost (which is equally as tragic!).
2. Wrap it up - With leafy lettuce greens like romaine, red leaf or green leaf lettuce, wrap them in a moistened paper towel as soon as you get it home and place it in a plastic bag before storing it in the drawer. You can also try to remove leafy greens and pat the leaves dry with a paper towel before storing them if they are wet from the produce sprayer at the store. Squeeze the water out from the paper towel and wrap the head of lettuce up. Place the wrapped head of lettuce back in a plastic bag and in the produce drawer.
4. Room to Breathe - Store your lettuce in your produce drawer with plenty of breathing room. Leaves can be easily bruised if you have lots of other vegetables crammed in with the lettuce.
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| Food for Thought |
The next time you feel like complaining, remember that your garbage disposal probably eats better than 30 percent of the people in the world.
- Robert Orben
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Quick, Easy, and Delicious Recipe for the Thanksgiving Feast
GREEN BEANS with LEMON & PINE NUTS
Hands-on time: 5 minutes (less, actually)
Time to table: 25 minutes
Serves 4
Water to cover
Salt
1 pound fresh green beans
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Zest of a lemon
Juice of half a lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
Parsley
Salt & pepper to taste
Bring the water to a boil on MEDIUM HIGH. Salt the water. Add the beans , cover and let cook til done, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to hot pan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve and enjoy!
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Warmly,
Pam and the Plow to Porch Team
Plow to Porch Organics
PO Box 2514
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Optimal Health with David Gaynes, L.Ac.,
It may not be at the top of your awareness, but you might have noticed that along with the change of temperature in the autumn, the air becomes a bit drier. Heaters are kicking on in our homes and offices and drying out the air even more. First to suffer are our skin and mucous membranes, both of which are major first lines of defense in our bodies. When these get dried out, we are more at risk for contracting viruses and bacteria. A good remedy for this is a simple humidifier in the home or office with a few drops of pure eucalyptus or peppermint oil. These essential oils are not only antiviral and antibacterial, but also soothe the respiratory tract.
As always, nature provides us with the perfect medicinal foods for dealing with the autumn dryness. Fresh persimmon, loquat, apples and pears are fruits that create moisture in the body. Other foods that increase body fluids include spinach, almonds, pine nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds and small amounts of honey. Seaweeds, fresh eggs and dairy products are also effective.
If your body does succumb to one of the many "seasonal" viruses, and you catch it soon enough, you may be able to fend it off. The age old wisdom of a good sweat really can make the difference in whether the pathogen takes hold or not. At the first sign of symptoms, grab a few slices of fresh ginger root and boil in 2-3 cups of water for 10-15 minutes. Pour the liquid into a cup and add a little bit of honey if you like. Enjoy this slightly spicy drink before jumping into bed with a lot of covers. The warming nature of the ginger should start a gentle sweat. Repeat 2-3 times if necessary.
To your great health!
David
David Gaynes, L.Ac., M.T.O.M. is a local acupuncturist and natural healthcare practitioner. His years of clinical experience have shown him that the key to creating exceptional health is building a foundation with whole food nutrition. Focusing on finding the root of the problem, he successfully integrates healing philosophies from both East and West to help his patients achieve optimal and radiant health.
If you have healthcare questions please contact David Gaynes at info@SBTotalHealth.com or 805-682-6492.
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Shower Curtains May Emit Toxic Vapors
Waterproof shower curtains made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) may emit as many as 108 volatile chemicals, some of which are classified as hazardous by the Environmental Protection Agency. The compounds have been linked to damage to the liver, reproductive system and central nervous system. Vapors may linger for up to one month after hanging the shower curtain, and heat and humidity increase vapors' potency.
Avoid buying products made with PVC, which can include some baby toys and building products.
Stephen Lester, MS, Science director, Center for Health, Environment and Justice, Falls Church, Virginia, and coauthor of a study of PVC in Shower curtains.
Bottom Line, 10/15, 2008 | |
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