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About Thyme
I have decided to start a series on the blog about herbs as they come into season. My bush of thyme is looking lovely and smells delicious, so i thought I would start with this often overlooked herb. Thyme is … Continue reading
What are Microgreens?
Microgreens are similar to sprouts in that they are early stage edible vegetable plants. But unlike sprouts, for the most part they are grown in light and air environment which removes the risks associated with dangerous bacterial growth. Also, unlike … Continue reading
The Mystery of Sprouted Grains
By: Dawn Rezvani What exactly are sprouted grains and the flours they are made from? Other than seeing labels such as “organic flour made from sprouted grains” or seeing bread labeled “made from sprouted grains” I was not familiar with … Continue reading
Get to Know a Supplier: Legacy Manor Farm
One of the main missions of Valley Co-op (VC) is to really get to know our suppliers of food “…to inspire our members to make informed choices.” Many consumers do not have an idea of what it really takes to … Continue reading
Reusable fabric microwave bags for potatoes and corn!
Carol Britt of Slice of Heaven will be offering reusable fabric “bags” for microwaving potatoes and corn through the Valley Co-op. The bags come in two sizes: 12″x8″ and 13″x11″; they are made of cotton material and fiber batting. … Continue reading
Egg Variety Is the Spice of Life
Most of us can pick a chicken egg out of a line up and could identify it in a blind taste test, but how about turkey, duck or quail eggs? Today we’re going to give you the low-down on the … Continue reading
Beekeeping in Nigeria
Fred Smith and his son operate F&D Apiaries where together they run about 250 beehives. Fred’s son, Daniel, is carrying on a family skill as a fourth generation beekeeper. Fred’s father is a full time beekeeper with an impressive 2,400 hives. Fred and Daniel … Continue reading
Truly a “Good Egg”
Poached, baked, fried, scrambled or over-easy, Eggs are a great source of protein, numerous vitamins, including vitamin A, potassium and many B vitamins like folic acid, choline and biotin. In fact, very few foods share the same diverse nutrient makeup … Continue reading
Egg-straordinary Eggshells
Eggshells and Gardening: Calcium is essential for cell growth in all plants. Calcium is especially important for fast growing plants because they quickly deplete the surrounding soil of calcium. Egg shells should be washed before you place them into compost … Continue reading
Gluten & Grain Free Cousins: Coconut Flour and Almond Meal
I’ve heard a little rumor . . . . several of you have tried the coconut flour and have been a little disappointed with it as a flour substitution. Yes, coconut flour is a little tricky and NOT a 1:1 … Continue reading
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