Grandma Sita
Root to fruit encourages us to think about where our food comes from and its environmental impact throughout the supply chain, from the farm to our kitchen. It’s about making the most of the whole plant by respecting and treating fruit and vegetables as a whole entity.
🌱🍒🤔 Did you know that can make vibrant syrup from cherry pits that would typically be tossed? Cherries offer you all the things you have been looking for in a berry: juiciness, color, and sweet taste. 💪 Cherries are not only a great snack but…
🌱🌿🤔 Did you know no part of olives goes to waste? Even in ancient times, dry olive residues were burned in the Mediterranean region for heating or cooking. Still today, olive pits can be burned as a former by-product to generate heat, electricity, biogas, and biofuel,…
🌱🍠🤔 Did you know that beetroot leaves and stems are entirely edible and taste like Swiss chard but are sweeter? They are delicious when sautéed as a crispy side dish or tossed in a salad. Beetroot is more usually associated with the depths of winter,…
🌱🥕🤔 Did you know that carrot greens are just as edible as carrots? Carrot greens are a great replacement for herbs in traditional sauces like pesto or chimichurri and even sautéed with garlic and red pepper as a delicious side dish. Carrot leaves have 6…
🌱🍋🤔 Did you know there is no part of a lemon to go to waste? Well, maybe the stem, even that goes into the compost! The zest, skin, pulp, pith, and seeds are all edible. Grandma Sita is lucky enough to have some lemon trees…
🌱🍵🤔 Did you know that rhubarb stalks can also be dehydrated and infused with fruit juice? Although rhubarb is a vegetable, a member of the buckwheat family, it is often put to the same culinary uses as fruits. The skin of rhubarb stalks is edible…
🌱🍠🤔 Did you know radish greens, usually discarded, are edible and nutritious? These greens have a slightly bitter and peppery flavor and can be prepared raw adding a nice kick to your salad. Grandma Sita can’t wait to taste delicious homegrown radishes happily growing! 💪…
🌱🤔 Did you know that flax seed can be stored in the fridge or freezer to extend its shelf life? Flaxseed is a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can be used in both a sweet and savory variety of plant-based dishes, from smoothies and baked…
🌱🥝🤔 Did you know that you can eat the brown and fuzzy skin of kiwi fruit? The skin is perfectly edible and provides lots of fiber, folate, and antioxidants. While the texture may intimidate you at first, in reality, it is similar to the skin…
🌱🍕🍚🤔 Did you know that cauliflower is a low-calorie, gluten-free alternative to flour and rice? Pizza dough made from cauliflower flour and rice made from grated cauliflower florets are delicious plant-based meals. What else can this vegetable offer? 💪 Eating raw cauliflower provides maximum vitamin…