Flagler Organics

MOFO Challenge 2010

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:07:58 +0000

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 [...]

Flagler Beach Community Garden @ Montessori School Wickline Center

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:39:21 +0000

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 [...]

Food choices. Food Labeling on GMO’s.

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:10:40 +0000

If you’ve been reading our posts both here and at www.miritturley.com, you know that we have been advocating clear labeling on genetically modified food. The FDA hasn’t listened to our voices, congress hasn’t listened to us either. However there is good news, thanks to the need for grocers to use price scanners for inventory and [...]

Organic Strawberry Spinach Salad

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:21:26 +0000

We were so excited to pick up our first basket today! When trying to menu plan with the items in our basket I came across this recipe that I LOVE LOVE LOVE! Thought you guys might like it. Enjoy, Anna

Ingredients

Dressing:

1 organic lemon 2 TBSP red wine vinegar 1/3 C sugar 1 TBSP organic olive oil 1 tsp [...]

Hey, there’s a bug on my Lettuce!

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:21:48 +0000

By Dr. Mary Lynn Wieber

I understand the value of nutrition, digestion, and healthy, organic eating. Being a Flagler Organics member I feel good knowing my groceries are organic, fresh, local, and affordable. I personally love when the greens in my basket have dirt and bugs nestled inside. It reminds me of my parents’ farm in [...]

Organic Arugula Pesto Recipe

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:53:28 +0000

Ingredients

2 cups of packed organic arugula leaves, stems removed 1/2 cup of walnuts 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup organic extra virgin olive oil 6 organic garlic cloves, unpeeled 1/2 organic garlic clove peeled and minced Instructions Brown 6 garlic cloves with their peels on in a skillet over medium high heat until the [...]

Linguine with Organic Arugula and Pine Nuts

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:44:24 +0000

Summary: A classic use of Arugula

Ingredients 1 pound linguine 1/2 cup organic olive oil 4 ounces organic arugula, trimmed 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup organic pine nuts, toasted additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese Instructions Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet [...]

Health Benefits of Brown Rice

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:20:35 +0000

Choose Brown Rice for Health

I always viewed brown rice as the “Health Food” rice because that is what I found in the Health Stores during the late 60’s and early 70’s – Brown Rice. But it really is better for us because:

Weight Watcher’s Dream

Brown rice is every weight watcher’s dream food. A common sense approach [...]

Food Rules

admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:41:22 +0000

I just read a sweet paperback book “Food Rules – An Eater’s Manual” by Michael Pollan. I saw Michael Pollan on the “Daily Show” with John Stewart last week. Food Rules is a simple to read delight with common sense advice about food. It is a wake up call from your great-grand-mother about what we [...]

Cost of an Unhealthy Office

admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:30:16 +0000

The Unhealthy Office

Unfortunately, many people work in unhealthy environments. It has been estimated that most Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors, often in synthetic environments filled with chemicals and poor lighting that compromise their health. For example, many of today’s furnishings and other office materials contain numerous toxins. The glues used to [...]