Posted by Miles on Dec 31, 2010 Press Room / 0 comments
“It’s a very exciting day for us, and I think a really strategic investment by the state of New York in the Adirondack economy, and really, the tourism economy of the state,” said Michael T. Carr, executive director of the Adirondack chapter of the Nature Conservancy.
Today, the state of New York paid $30 million to secure extensive conservation rights on 89,000 acres of forest in the Adirondacks, another big steptoward protecting lands once owned by the Finch paper company. In exchange for the payment, the state got a legal document known as a conservation easement from the Nature Conservancy, the environmental group that in the past several years brokered a complex deal to save a huge bloc of Finch lands from development. To read the rest of this article, click here.
Posted by Miles on Dec 31, 2010 Press Room / 0 comments
Ever since I can remember, my Grandfather would always bring my mom a container full of black eyed peas on new years day. I’m not sure what his recipe called for but if you’re looking to start 2011 off right, according to Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, black eyed peas are a must. Having symbols of good luck on your table is something you should make a habit of, according to our source.
The domestication of black eyed peas probably starts in West Africa but is grown throughout the world, especially in Asia. Virginia just so happens to be the first U.S. state that was introduced to the pea in the 17th century, although it’s vastly grown today in Florida and the Carolinas. The pea is an excellent source of calcium, folate and vitamin A.
So if you’re ready for some prosperity in the new year, check out this recipe we’ve got for you. Click here for the recipe.
Posted by Miles on Dec 31, 2010 Recipes / 0 comments
Ever since I can remember, my Grandfather would always bring my mom a container full of black eyed peas on new years day. I’m not sure what his recipe called for but if you’re looking to start 2011 off right, according to Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, black eyed peas are a must. Having symbols of good luck on your table is something you should make a habit of, according to our source.
The domestication of black eyed peas probably starts in West Africa but is grown throughout the world, especially in Asia. Virginia just so happens to be the first U.S. state that was introduced to the pea in the 17th century, although it’s vastly grown today in Florida and the Carolinas. The pea is an excellent source of calcium, folate and vitamin A.
So if you’re ready for some prosperity in the new year, check out this recipe we’ve got for you.
We’re not talking about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie here, we’re talking about food. In the past decade we’ve made some pretty great findings when it comes to food, especially those foods and vitamins with medicinal-like benefits. Combinations of nutrients aren’t a new thing. Calcium and Vitamin D, Glucosamine and Chondroitin, and Vitamin C and Iron are well known in the health world. But this year brings a whole new array of duo’s that are worth keeping an eye on. If living a healthier lifestyle is in your forecast for the new century, take a look at some of these food couples that can help you get there.
Our new year’s resolution is simple because it directly involves our local community. In 2011, Ellwood Thompson’s is pledging to continue to support our local producers and growers by averaging at least 600 different local products throughout the year.
We currently fluctuate seasonally between 500 and 800 local products in the store. This includes everything from locally grown veggies to locally produced cosmetics, we try and carry it all. This year we’re going to push even harder to offer a higher number of locally grown or locally produced products from a 100-mile radius of our front door. If you would like to suggest a local product that we carry, just shoot an e-mail over to sell@ellwoodthompsons.com
Our good friend Tim just posted this absolutely delicious recipe for Creasy Greens or Cress Salad. Creasy Greens (watercress) have always been known for their slightly bitter and almost spicy leaves because it grows at the basins of running water. The greenis among the most highly nutritious vegetables, many of the great herbalists wrote of the revitalizing power of watercress. The health benefits of watercress are attributed to its extremely high nutrient content that includes B1, B2, B6, C, E, manganese, and carotenes. It also a good source of calcium, fiber, iron and copper. Watercress livens up raw salad and it also makes a valuable juice.
Posted by Miles on Dec 27, 2010 Recipes / 0 comments
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Our good friend Tim just posted this absolutely delicious recipe for Creasy Greens or Cress Salad. Creasy Greens (watercress) have always been known for their slightly bitter and almost spicy leaves because it grows at the basins of running water. The greenis among the most highly nutritious vegetables, many of the great herbalists wrote of the revitalizing power of watercress. The health benefits of watercress are attributed to its extremely high nutrient content that includes B1, B2, B6, C, E, manganese, and carotenes. It also a good source of calcium, fiber, iron and copper. Watercress livens up raw salad and it also makes a valuable juice.
Posted by Miles on Dec 27, 2010 Press Room / 0 comments
For more information on Sambazon’s Warrior Program, click here. If you’re thirsty for the amazing health benefits of Sambazon, just head to our drink cooler.
