2009 December | Flagler Organics

Avoid GMO

Doctors Warn: Avoid Genetically Modified Food

By Jeffrey M. Smith

On May 19th, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) called on “Physicians to educate their patients, the medical community, and the public to avoid GM (genetically modified) foods when possible and provide educational materials concerning GM foods and health risks.” [...]

Organic Recipes

Organic Chard with Pine Nuts and Raisins

Summary: A classic Italian preparation for chard. The marjoram and thyme are an unbeatable combination for this dish.

Ingredients

3 bunches organic Swiss chard
3 tablespoons organic olive oil
3 tablespoons organic butter
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 cup organic raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts
to taste, sea salt
to taste, pepper

Instructions

Put the raisins in a small bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak until you are [...]

Organic Recipes

Organic Rutabaga and Apple Casserole

Summary: The versatile rutabega can be made into fries, mashed, baked or boiled just like a potato. This is a nice way to make it into a desert or side dish

Ingredients

3 cups peeled sliced organic rutabaga
2 med. organic apples, sliced
1/2 tablespoon organic brown sugar, packed
3 tbsp. organic butter
Sea Salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose organic flour
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup organic apple juice
2 tablespoons dry bread [...]

Nutrition

Do you know this ancient brew?

By Bryon Anderson

There is a sacred weekly to biweekly ritual we perform in our house. This ritual is not dance, nor is it one of religious or irreligious tradition. The ritual we perform, rather, is one new to our house, and indeed relatively new to the West: it is the brewing of Kombucha.

We first started making Kombucha when we realized we enjoyed drinking it too much to continue paying four dollars per [...]

Family

Food Choices Effect Aging

Well, we all age and any anti aging claim is unachievable. We are on a one way street from birth. But remember, not everyone gets to experience aging. In our culture we worship youth. We are bombarded via mass media with unrealistic images of youth. But as we age, we realize that youth as cherished as it is, contains many veils and a deeper understanding of self can be achieved only through the aging process.

It [...]

Organic Recipes

Squash with Herbs

Summary: I made this & it was scrumptious )

Ingredients

medium organic winter squash (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons organic butter
1/4 cup fresh organic sage, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh organic rosemary, chopped
1 1/2 cups apple cider or juice
1 cup water 2 teaspoons wine or herb vinegar
1 teaspoon salt freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

If using delicata squash, peel it with a vegetable peeler, then cut it lengthwise in half, and scrape out the seeds. Cut [...]

Nutrition

Chicken Safety

Submitted by Denise Reynolds RD on Nov 30th, 2009

Consumer Reports has issued the results of their latest investigation of chicken safety, and the news is not good. In their latest analysis, over two thirds of fresh, whole broilers purchased in stores across the United States were infected with either salmonella or campylobacter bacteria, the leading causes of foodborne illness. The rate has improved since the magazine’s January 2007 report, when 80% of store-bought chickens were [...]