Cinnamon

Cinnamon

Cinnamon:  spice

How much do I need:  1/2 teaspoon a day

Cinnamon's Job:  helps with blood flow, helps control blood sugar (slows the rate at which the stomach empties after meals), "anti-microbial" (helps stop the growth of bacteria, fungi, and yeast Candida), and increases brain activity.

Cinnamon Sources:  organically grown cinnamon, stick or powder form.

Side Note: Store in a tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dark and dry place. Ground cinnamon will keep for about six months, while cinnamon sticks will stay fresh for about one year. Store in refrigerator to extend shelf life.  To check to see if it is still fresh, smell the cinnamon. If it does not smell sweet, it is no longer fresh and should be discarded.

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?

It's a fancy word for buying food directly from the farmer.  This summer and fall my fruits and vegetables will be coming from Lake Breeze Organics  (http://lakebreezeorganics.com/).  This farm is located near Lake Michigan in Michigan.  The farmers grow heirloom fruits and vegetables.  Every Wednesday I'll travel 1 mile from my house to pick-up a box filled with in-season goodies.  The farmers will email weekly recipes and information about the items of the week.

My meat and eggs will be from a farm called Grass is Greener Gardens (http://www.grassisgreenergardens.com/).  This farm is located in Wisconsin.  The last Monday of every month I'll travel 3 blocks from my house to pick-up a box filled with meats and eggs. 

The best part, I'll be renting an apple tree this fall!!  The tree is at Earth First Farms  (http://www.earthfirstfarms.com/).  I'll also be invited to their annual harvest festival in October, which includes live music, apples, apple products, hay rides, food and drinks!

How to have your own CSA?

1.  Visit this website:  http://www.localharvest.org/

2.  Type in your zip code.  A listing of all the farms that deliver to your area will be displayed.

3.  Choose a farm.

4.  Sign-up and send in a check.

Side note:  sign-up soon because some CSA's are so popular that they will sell out.

5.  Enjoy heirloom produce and healthy farm meats and eggs directly from the farm.