Monthly Archives: July 2013

Mason Square Library Program

Gardening the Community works with the local Mason Square Library in establishing raised garden beds and planting and cultivating vegetables and herbs in their plot of land. So far the fruits of our labor this season have been ripe. We … Continue reading

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Veggie of the Week! Cucumber!

Cucumber This week at Eats! we served quick pickles, which is a simple recipe to follow. But before we get to the recipes, here are some quick facts. Cucumbers are summer vegetables that are available in the Northeast from June … Continue reading

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Veggie of the Week! Swiss Chard!

Swiss Chard Swiss Chard is a beet grown for its leaves rather than its root. First cultivated in parts of Europe and in the Mediterranean. It’s appreciated for it’s acid-sweet flavor and there are several varieties: red, green and rainbow … Continue reading

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We’re doing big things! GTC Eats!

We’re four weeks into our GTC Eats! program and there are exciting things happening! Here’s a picture of last week’s share box: You can expect to see the same type of veggie each week depending on where we are in … Continue reading

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