Friday, November 19, 2010

Farm Fresh Friday Nov.19th- Red Onions HD




Another beautiful Farm Fresh Friday! Today we'll be serving these lovely organically farmed red onions from Madura Farms located in Orange Co, NY . Although this farm does not bare the USDA certification, they do in fact use organic farming practices. Attaining USDA Organic certification is quite expensive and not always accessable to small farms - so we support them! 

Support your farmers - GO LOCAL!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

A Local Thanksgiving with all the fixins' - Including Martha Stewart!

Animal Friendly™, No Antibiotics, Veggie Grown™, Heart Lite™


I’m sure everyone feels as lost in time as we do over here – thanksgiving is a week away! The holiday hustle and bustle is in full swing as everyone picks and chooses what they’ll be bringing to the table on Turkey Day. So, what’s on your menu? Imagine if all items in your cornucopia of food could all be locally sourced, free range, antibiotic free, all natural, and even some organic. Well, it can!

When it comes to eating healthy, it’s not necessarily all about veggies or tofu. It’s about the whole life of everything you put into your body. On Turkey Day, the main focus of the meal is well – TURKEY! When shopping for your perfect Turkey, I’m not suggesting going out and buying a football shaped tofurkey to try and start off this holiday season with a spongy excuse for a main course. This goes for all dietary preferences – I’m a vegan, and I do NOT suggest a tofurkey. For my fellow veggies, bring something to the table that will make the rooted food stand out – don’t be the one munching on sculpted soy.

Now, for those of you on the hunt for your savory centerpiece, it’s incredibly easy to purchase a local, antibiotic free, veggie grown Turkey. For our fellow foodies, many of us would ask ourselves: What would Martha Stewart do? Well, she would do exactly what we here at Fresh & Co. do everyday – order your turkey from Plainville Farms. Thanks to their team effort, Martha and Plainville Farms have joined forces to provide us with humanely raised and antibiotic/growth hormone free turkeys, tips on how to spruce up your turkey and easy access for ordering guaranteed in time for the holiday! Compliment that with produce from your local farmers market (organic wherever possible!) and there you have it. The perfect, local, and sustainable Thanksgiving Dinner. GOBLE UP!

Friday, November 12, 2010

Farm Fresh Friday Nov 12: Low Acid Yellow Tomatoes In HD



Because we love em' so much, we went  back to Migliorelli Farms from Tivioli, NY for some fresh Low Acid Yellow Tomatoes - EAT UP!


Quick Fact: Low acid tomtatoes are great for people with sensitive bladders as well as those with acid reflex problems. They're gently disgested and will serve you with a pain free meal :)

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Interview w/ Kopali Organic Snacks - KOPALI PT II



HEAR IT, SEE IT straight from the man's mouth - Zak Zaidman, Co-Founder and CEO of Kopali Organics

Friday, November 5, 2010

FarmFreshFri Nov.5th- Rainbow Carrots in HD


**This video was shot on Nov.3rd in anticipation of the weather for Nov.5th when we met with the vendors from farms we were choosing from. Have a great weekend!**
FARM FRESH FRIDAY for November 5th, bringing to you Rainbow Carrots just pulled from the ground. These carrots were born and raised at Paffenroth Gardens in Warwick, NY.

Some rainbow carrot facts:
  •  The yellow ones get their color from the pigment xanthophylls, which is also found in spinach, and is known to promote good eye health.
  •  The purple vegetables have anthocyanins to thank for their deep color- a pigment rich in vitamins C and E that feed and nourish the brain, and are a powerful antioxidant.
  • White carrots may lack pigment, but contain other health-promoting substances called phytochemicals, which can aide in reducing the risk of prostate cancer. (eat up boys!)
  • Orange carrots get their color from beta carotene with a hint of alpha carotene - a pigment the body turns into vitamin A. This is vital for healthy skin and vision in low light.








Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Saving the Land That Sustains Us

New York City – a place with over 12,000 restaurants all serving dishes equipped with some amount of produce. Local farms surrounding this metropolitan area are the root source of produce and other foods for majority of our cities restaurants, and THE source of produce, plants, milk etc. for our cities farmers markets. Chefs rely on these farms for getting everything they need fresh, and we civilians rely on them as our only direct source of farm fresh food. In fact, without these farms, our entire nation wouldn’t have farm fresh food at all. Without these farms, we would have to rely on imported food. Not exactly what I would call environmentally friendly.

America is losing 1.2 million acres of farmland annually, much of it the best and most productive farmland near where most Americans live. Farming has been a vital part of our nation’s culture since it was founded. It’s a part of our history, and it’s a part of our everyday lives.

We’ve decided to do our part in supporting these farmers by buying their produce directly from them every Friday down at the Union Sq. Market to provide food that serves a larger purpose than simply satisfying appetites. Everything about it helps us lead our mission in sharing what we love and believe in with the public – quality, fresh, and local sustainable food.

Join us in our strive to keep our nation’s farms alive – support your local farmers.

                     Local Food and Local Farms
visit FarmLand.org to learn more about how to get involved!