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Phillippi Farmhouse Market
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Check out our produce on Wednesdays from 9am until 2pm at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market in Sarasota. Both Gamble Creek Farm and Geraldson Community Farm participate in this local market.
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The Beets are in at Geraldson Community Farm!
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Some sources tell us that beets have been in cultivation for over 4000 years! The beet root is eaten cooked or raw, and the greens are also quite tasty. Greens can be prepared similar to spinach or swiss chard; that is, either served raw in a salad, or blanched and/or sauteed, perhaps with some garlic and olive oil.
Nutritionally beets are low in calories, low in fat, and the beet root is the vegetable with the highest sugar content. Beet greens provide carotenoids, flavonoid anti-oxidants, and vitamin A (all good for eyesight). Raw beets are an excellent source of folates. Beets contain lots of vitamin C and minerals including iron, mangesium and potassium.
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| Join Geraldson Community Farm and Eat Local
Published Saturday, November 5, 2011 2:05 am
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There are few things that can benefit the local economy, reduce our carbon footprint and protect our ability to maintain a healthy and adequate food supply as buying local, sustainably-farmed foods. Read article
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