Windset Gazette - April 2012
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Windset Gazette for Windset Friend | Issue #18: April 2012 | Windset Farms™ |
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Small in appearance, BIG in flavor.
Firmer and larger than a Concerto™ Grape Tomato, yet smaller than a Campari™ Tomato; Cameo™ Cherry Tomatoes are just as juicy. But don't go adding them to a fruit salad – their sharp, sweet flavor works best with savory dishes. Try these bite-size charms as an appetizer – roasted in olive oil with chèvre or stuffed with avocado, onion and bacon.
The Spotlight: Windset Farms™ Crescendo™ Sweet Pointed Peppers
Their deep, fiery red color might make them look dangerous but Crescendo™ Sweet Pointed Peppers are some of the sweetest around, with zero heat.
Coming up... Creating Sweet Memories Strawberry Festival Great Pealuma EAT! Vancouver Vancouver International Children's Festival Sequoia Foodie Fest Vancouver International Jazz Festival
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Featured recipe:
Spring is in full swing — time to fire up the barbecue and try
Little bites:
We all know by now that the nutrients in fruits and vegetables are essential for kids' growing bodies and brains. But getting your child to eat them is another story. Sensory stimulation is a surprisingly influential factor to consider when you introduce new foods to children. Their little chompers are less powerful yet more sensitive than an adult's, so size and mouth feel can make a big difference. Texture Some kids enjoy crunchy textures, while others enjoy soft, lumpy, or smooth. Start by identifying the textures your child likes and gradually test others. There are many ways to alter texture, including peeling, sautéeing and puréeing. Size Kids might find adult-sized portions to be too large or too dry, especially with firmer foods like root vegetables. You might change this simply by cutting smaller slices or buying smaller sized produce – like Fresco™ Mini Cucumbers or Cameo™ Cherry Tomatoes. Just be sure the pieces you cut are not a choking hazard. Color When cooked, some produce may change color and become visually unappealing to children. Eggplants, squash and zucchini are examples of nutrient-packed produce options that your child might dislike when cooked. To alter the appearance of produce, add it to familiar dishes or serve it raw. Source: Fruit and Veggies Matter, Encourage Kids to Eat More Fruits & Veggies
Here's an idea:
Most of us like chips, but potato chips from a bag aren‘t a particularly healthy choice. Luckily, we've got a tastier option. Bake tender Adagio™ Baby Eggplants into crisp, flavorful chips. They're perfect alongside, say, Mini Turkey Burgers (see recipe above!). The delicate eggplant flesh easily absorbs flavor, making the chips into crunches of yumminess. Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice two eggplants into ¼ inch rounds. There's no need to remove the skin. A mandolin cutter is a fast, precise option for slicing, but watch your fingers! Salt eggplant slices sparingly, then let sit for an hour to remove moisture... nobody likes mushy eggplant chips. For the coating, mix two tablespoons olive oil with one to two tablespoons of spices. The world is your oyster when it comes to choosing spices. Go Italian with garlic and Parmesan, Indian with garam masala, or Japanese with tamari. Blot eggplant slices with paper towel, then lightly coat with oil-spice mixture. Place the now-oiled slices on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until crispy, flipping the slices halfway through. The chips will be lightly browned when done. Let cool, then dig in. Mmm. Can we come over?
Scholars Corner:
To remove harmful pests from our plants, we employ an Integrated Pest Management (IPM system) in our greenhouses. This means we put predator bugs such as praying mantises and ladybugs in our crops to get those harmful pests off of our plants… it's much better for our crops and for our customers.
Your Health with Registered Dietitian Nanci Guest:
In my continuing talk about food safety, I would like to remind everyone to read food labels carefully. There are many environmental toxins that we cannot avoid such as vehicle pollutants; industrial pollutants and the chemicals used in carpets, paints and plastics. However, what you put into your body is something that you can control and it's worth the effort to minimize your exposure by ingesting less of these chemicals through your foods and beverages. Recently there has been concern about the presence of 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) in industrial caramel extract, which is the most used food and beverage coloring. Dark beers and common brands of cola drinks may contain more of this compound than researchers believe is safe. In addition, some of these caramel colorings in clear beverages can contain sulfites which are also known to be carcinogenic and cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Read more on chemicals you should look for
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