Beautiful Calendula has been used for centuries as a healing aid to support many conditions. Our homes or first aid kits should not be without this powerful yet gentle medicine. While Calendula is not advised for use during pregnancy it is an important herb for everyday use and might become your most welcome herbal friend. […]
Holiday Greetings from Common Roots
Holiday Greetings! Because of your generous past support, we thought you would enjoy an update on our programs. Now in our 9th year, Common Roots continues to provide several avenues for children, parents, staff and community to participate in food education from soil to consumption, building the capacity to provide a growing volume of food […]
Fall Cooking Series with Tara
Fall Cooking Series with Tara Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 Wheeler House, 1100 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT ABOUT OUR CHEF Tara is a certified holistic health counselor, nutritional consultant, food educator and private chef specializing in raw foods, vegan, vegetarian and allergy-free cooking. Her dream is to share her passion for good, simple, healthy […]
Farm-to-School 2017-2018 October Harvest: Kale & Swiss Chard
Farm-to-School 2017-2018 October Harvest: Kale & Swiss Chard This month in Farm-to-School we explored not one, but two nutrient-packed veggies: kale and Swiss chard. To offset the bitter flavor of these dark leafy greens, we sautéed them with some pungent garlic and sweet dried cranberries on an induction burner. This was actually a recipe that […]
September Harvest of the Month: Tomatoes
September Harvest of the Month: Tomatoes Miss Meg’s Summer Salsa: (Serving Size: 8 servings) Ingredients: 3 Roma Tomatoes, quartered -A pinch of Pepper ¼ Large Yellow Onion, roughly chopped -Juice of ½ Lime 2 cloves garlic, chopped or crushed -¼ c. loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves ¼ teaspoon of Cumin -¼ teaspoon of […]