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 dried orange peels can be used to flavor tea, soup, oil, sugars, stews, and soups? Orange peels should not be thrown out because eating orange peel is perfectly healthy and safe. Grandma Sita loves warming herbal tea using dried orange…
🌱🌰🤔 Did you know that nuts of all kinds are key ingredients in Christmas baked goods and other dishes? It just wouldn’t be Christmastime without the sound of cracking shells as part of the holiday soundtrack. Luckily nuts can be eaten and enjoyed at any…
🌱🍊🤔 Did you know you can pickled pomander balls (clove-studded oranges)? Make a couple of jars to hand out as gifts or keep in the cupboard to add a dash of festive flavor to your plant-based meals throughout the year. 🎄Pomanders are simply oranges pierced…
🌱🥬🤔 Did you know that the celeriac, also known as celery root, is much nuttier and earthier than the celery stalks? It also has a much lower water content ratio which gives it a dense, potato-like texture and consistency, making it perfect for purees, soups,…
🌱🍅🤔 Did you know you can eat green tomatoes that haven’t turned red? Green tomatoes are more tart and acidic than red ripe but they’re delicious fried, pickled, and roasted as well as you can do salad, chili, or chutney. Pickled green tomatoes are Grandma…
🌱🍓🤔 Did you know that strawberry tops/leaves are edible? They’re healthy and very flavorful. One of the benefits of strawberry leaves is that they are a natural digestive aid, so save those tops during the strawberry season! 💪 Strawberries are also an excellent source of…
🌱🥜🤔 Did you know how many nuts should you eat each day? As much as what fits in the palm of your hand. And they can be a handful of one kind or a mixture of nuts, like walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts Grandma Sita’s favs. …