2010 March | Flagler Organics

Seven Organic Predictions for 2010

Did you know that only 1% of all pesticides causes nearly all pesticide-related risks to early childhood development from dietary exposure?

Just one percent is enough to bring on autism, ADHD, birth defects and allergies with the number of children to be impacted by these health disorders on the increase, according to the Organic Center (www.organic-center.org), which released its projections on March 16.

That one percent was #1 of the center’s “Food Safety, Agriculture and Nutrition: 7 [...]

Organic Recipes

Using beans in an organic kitchen

Organic canned beans are fast and easy to use. For really good beans prepare them from scratch. Its really easy to do, you just need a bit of planning.

First, rinse and sort dried beans, discarding any blemished ones or any grit. Then soak:

* LONG SOAK: Cover dried beans with three times their volume of water and lets stand in refrigerator for 12 hours or overnight. Drain.
* QUICK SOAK: In saucepan, cover dried beans with three [...]

Events

Flagler Organics Monthly Luncheon – April

Join us for a very special organic luncheon at the Flagler Fish Company on Wednesday April 14th 11:30. We invite everyone in to join.

Owners Carolyn and Chris Casper, members of Flagler Organics will prepare a special organic luncheon with vegetables and fruits from our Tuesday’s Harvest Day basket. This will be a real treat and a “do not miss” opportunity.

The entire luncheon will be a slow foods experience. [...]

Community

Fit & Fabulous for Life

Please join us for the “Fit and Fabulous for Life” event this Sunday March 21 at the Clubhouse 101 Brookhaven Villas, Town Center, Palm Coast. We will be speaking at 3:30 on the difference between Natural and Organic Produce.

Events

MOFO Challenge 2010

A month-long challenge for :

eating organically
better health,
improved energy,
losing weight and
saving money.

You will be encouraged to:

walk or bike daily,
take 2 weekly fitness/yoga classes,
indulge into massages

Our fitness and health experts will support your efforts during the MOFO Challenge.
At the end of the month we will provide an organic feast celebration at a local restaurant.

Community

Flagler Beach Community Garden @ Montessori School Wickline Center

The community garden has been a quietly growing project. Most residents of Flagler Beach don’t even know its there. But the kids at the Montessori School know its there. They’ve been playing around it, decorating and even helping out occasionally.

Kerri head of the Montessori School in Flagler Beach is behind the community garden along with Bryan Anderson. Bryan brings his excellent skills to the garden and is devoted to making sure it stays [...]