slow food

Jessica’s Virginia Garden…All Grown Up

by Tekesia

The last time that we saw Jessica’s Virginia Garden was back in may, when it was full of cute little seedlings, but nothing edible just yet.  Well take a look at it now!  It is well on it’s way to full slow food goodness.

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There’s nothing better than fresh, locally grown food, and how much more satisfying it is when you’ve grown the food yourself.  I don’t know about you guys, but all the unhealthy things done to our food these days just doesn’t work for me and has made me really conscious of what I’m putting into my body.  Shout out to all the local farmers, organic food chefs, and foodies out there lol

What about you guys…anyone have a blossoming garden or fun food (or farmers market) story to share?  There are some really great fruits and veggies in season right now  :)

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Feature Reader : Jessica’s Virginia Garden

by Tekesia

In the spirit of the slow food movement, today I am featuring my friend Jessica’s new garden. I LOVE IT! Its so cute and sitting out there in the sun has got to be so refreshing! I think her’s is a great example of how anyone, with any amount of space can begin caring for their own food and plants. Caring for our own plants not only bring us closer to nature and helps to promote environmental health, it has also been known to improve air quality (indoors and outdoors) and promote good health. Potted plants throughout the home and outside of the home disperse negative energy and herbs support digestion and double as a multivitamin. From the grandest farmer’s market, to the single window box of herbs and spices, we all can make a difference in our own health and the health of our world.

Check out Jessica’s Virginia Garden (click for full size photos)…

Jessica is also an Animal Keeper at the National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center.  Check her out! She writes a weekly Leopard Log about caring for the clouded leopards around the clock, watching their growth, and whatever else those cute little cubs get into. If you’d like to receive her Leopard Log, just shoot us an email :)

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The Slow Food Movement

by Tekesia

The slow food movement originated in Italy, and celebrates local farmers, gathering friends around a table, telling stories, investing time to make a fresh handmade meal, and taking some “gratitude” time. Etsy is currently featuring selections that “create a meaningful food experience from garden to table”. Check them out! Who doesn’t enjoy a nice home cooked meal? I know I do! So I am all for the slow food movement. With the hustle and bustle of daily life, I love the idea of slowing down and savoring the moment. One of my favorite things about summer is the farmers market that opens up right down the street from my house. They have the best fruits and vegetables around, and with my new diet restrictions (for health reasons), fresh food is that much more important to me.

Here are some of my favorites…
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