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� UPCOMING eveNTS FEATURED PRODUCT-Quirroa � FUN FACTOID
<br /> � , Thursday, March, 29 - 5-8:00 PM Are ou bored with iice or asta?Want a � Did ou know that a lot of the food ou eat
<br /> Visit with us at Lakeside Liquor's in ' y p y Y -
<br /> Long Lake and taste or9anic wine healthy and tasty option? Quinoa (keen-�va)is 'has traveled nearly 1;500 miles before it reach- `
<br /> samples, peruse the selections tor eas to m.ake, has a li ht, fluff textuxe�vlien ?
<br /> Lakeside's Spring Wine Sale,.,and, y , . . g y • 4 CS y0ux tri0uth.
<br /> learn more abouh. Harvest Moon. . cooke�l and a mild, slightly nutty flavox that '`� "� �`' � � �`� � � "� ' " '� "
<br /> . � makes it a super alternative to common grains�' IS ORGANIC REALLY BETTER? .
<br /> Harvest Moon Member Potluck ` '
<br /> sunday, April, 01 -- 5:00 PM like white xice or couscous. � ' We al�kno�v that organic foods are supposed -
<br /> , . ,Spread the Word,"'share the Food ' . . . - to be healthier fox us but is there seally that
<br /> Calvin Presbyterian Church (near the -
<br /> Lon9 Lake Pire station)eriny a friend ��ost cdmmonly considered a grain,.quinoa is ; much difference? When faced�vith a price
<br /> and a dish to pass. Meet other mem- actually closer to leafy green vegetables like_ _ increase at the grocery store that makes you
<br /> � bers, recruit new members, leam spinach and S�viss chaLd. It is no't a true grain think t�vice'about buying organic; ho�v zmpor- �
<br /> �about the develop'ment of our commu-, .
<br /> nity co-op...and have fun doing it. or cereal as it is not a grass. Its leaues can be Lant is that choice? The TJ.$. Department of
<br /> � Please RSVP with the#of people you eaten a$ a vegetable,but quinoa gxeens are not• Agxiculture found that even after�vashing,
<br /> will be bringing 'to the potluck.
<br /> Yoice Mail' 612.435.2210 or emai�,. commonly auailable in blinnesoEa. , some fruits and vegetables consistently have, •
<br /> .. - . info@harvestmoon.coop . ' much higher levels of pesticide zesidue than
<br /> Monthlv volunteer meetina Accord'1ng to L�Vikiped'1a, Quinoa ' � � 'Harvest Moon Timeline � others because of ho�v
<br /> , . Wednesday, April a, .7:00 p.m. originated in the Andean fegion •� June 2005-first meeting � they aze produced.
<br /> For anyone and everyone. Dalbec of SOUth l�mexica,�vhere it has .
<br /> Rooting, Daniels Street.in Long Lake, ' September&October 2005—conducted
<br /> . � West Entrance. . been an important Food for " survey The Environmental
<br /> � ' 6,000 years. The United Nations January 2006—applied for grant . WoYking Gxoup has �
<br /> Monthiv VolunteerMeetina • a
<br /> " has classified it as a su ercro March 200G—Incorporated& formed ' ex anded on that '
<br /> Wednesday,May,02--7:00 Ptv� p p p
<br /> Dalbec Roofing,Daniels Street in Long for its very high protein content steezing committee research and lists the •
<br /> lake, ` West Entrance. a o Aptil 2006—Held first public meeting, ; „ „
<br /> . The community team invites you to join �72�0-18/o). Unlike wheat oz rice� . dirty dozen. Tfiese
<br /> awacded grant,named Harvest Moon
<br /> in the tun'at our monthty meeting of : (�viilch are lo�v in lysi�e), quinoa are the 12 frui[s and
<br /> Ma 2006—Hired Pete Davis foz market
<br /> Harvest Moon Volunteers! Y
<br /> , contains"a balanced set of essen-- scud - vegetables that haue
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<br /> Cinco de Mavo Festival ' tial amino acids for humans, ; June 2006—Booth at Buckh�xn Aays the most pesticide
<br /> Saturday, May,. 05 -- 5:00 PM_ making.it an unusually complete - August 2006—Booth at Corn Days, residue.They include �
<br /> St. George's Communily Room . . . ,
<br /> ' We will have food prepared by our foodstuff- meaning it takes less Second gublic meeting , apples, bell peppets,
<br /> local residents from Mexico (various • quinoa�protein to meet one's'._ � September-November 200G—developed . celery, impor'ted
<br /> regions oi Mexico will be represented), . membershi uidelines and mateiials,decel- �
<br /> � needs than wheat rotein. It is a . P 8 ra es eaches nec-
<br /> ' EI Salvador,Guatemala and more.We , p g P � p �
<br /> ' will oifer the o ortunit to sam le ood source of dietax fiber and �Ped logo, formed committees,weekly steer-,
<br /> . pp y p g y tarines, peats,pota- .
<br /> food f[om various countries and then ing committee meeting,monthly public meet- �
<br /> learn how to do salsa and meringue � Phosphotus and is high in mag- toes� ted taspberries�-
<br /> ings,Intexfaith Outreach Sleepout .
<br /> - styles ot dancing aftec The event will nesinm and iron. Quinoa is, ` �spinach, cheri�es and .
<br /> be a iundraiser for lhe Latino Ministry . November 2006—Farrington's event
<br /> gluten free,and easy to digest. ` December 2006—Began membership dzive,' stiawberries.Bugin,g
<br /> ,� program at Sf. George, Co-sponsored •
<br /> by Harvest . Moon. � marke[ing plan developed the organic versions of
<br />' Join us 5-5 at 5! Pxepaxing qulnoa xeqtiiites � January 2007—Booth at Sustainable � these foods can cut
<br /> eniov a dav in the aarden Temoval of the saponins, a Farming Associacion,classes offezed in , pesticide intake by as -
<br /> saturday, May, 12 -- 12:0o PM pxocess that xequixes some soak-" Community Ed.winter brochure- ; inuch as 90 percent. �
<br /> Kelly and Kelly Nursery in Long Lake ' ing and rinsing, but boxed Febtuary 2007—Snowball Open, Geat � , '
<br /> Meet and talk wilh Harvest Moon vol- ��est,blachel,AmericInn Events
<br /> ' unteers at tcel�y and Keuy Mothe{'s � quinoa typically�has been pxe- If youi budget ox avail-
<br /> . Da Sale in Lon Lake. ' Match 2007—Hired hiary bloulton as
<br /> ,y 9, iinsed foz convenience. Quinoa • . , ability makes it haxd to
<br /> ' ' ^ � pzo�ect manager
<br /> � Nature's Ne'st Bed and Breakfast �1S cOOkeci mtiCh likC rice (rice . ' _ . __ , ,_.__ _ _ ,_ _,__ ., _„_, ;` get organic, these axe
<br /> saturday, May, 1s -- �2:0o PM cookexs �voxk�vell). Bring t�vo cups of water to � the non-organic pxoduce that are most consis- • ,
<br /> eetween De�and and Montrose. a boil�vith one'cu of iain cover at a lo�v ' eently clean: asparagus, avocados, bananas, .
<br /> • Owner, Catherine Rose, invites sus- p g >
<br /> tainable farmers, local artists and simmer and cook for 14-18 minutes oz until � broccoli, cauliflower, sweet corn,kiwi, - •
<br /> musicians to share their wares.There the germ sepatates from the seed. The cooked onion;pineapple and sweet peas. °
<br /> will also be local chefs preparing local
<br /> foods at the event. Meet us there on " germ looks 11ke a tiny curl and should have a ' . . •
<br /> Saturday ' the :1,sth or sunday slight bite to it (like al dente pasta).; So does it make a difference if you buy organ-
<br /> the 20th for a weekend of fun! - ' °
<br /> ,". . • � " ic?The ans�ver ls absolutely yes--sometimes.
<br /> - HOST A MOON RISING � ` Quinoa can be eaten as a high-protein breakfast .
<br /> PARTY . food mised with.honey, almonds, or berries; it Source . � • , :
<br /> What a great excuse tor a part,y.Host a is sold as a dzy ptoduct, much like cozn flakes. •This and more infoimation on this topic can be '
<br /> Moon 'Rising Party at your home to •
<br /> spread the news oi our co-op. We'll Quinaa flour can be used in�yheat and gluten=. found on Kaxe11's website under"Good Question".
<br /> • even provide the invites for you. :lust free baking.as`a nutritious gluten-free baking ' •
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<br /> . ' , • mix. - � - The Harvester
<br /> Heaity Veggie Soup with.Lentils & Quinoa _ ' Wants You. .
<br /> 2 Tbs. buttes or margazine" 1/2 C. quinoa (boxed or pie-soaked) Send any xecipes,ideas,suggestions ox .
<br /> , 1 C. chopped onion ox leek � • 1/2 C. frbzen chopped spinach , arricles to:
<br /> , 1/2 C. choppe,d.or sliced carsot• � ' . . 1' 16 oz. can tomatoes, cut up � ' The Harvester ,
<br /> 1/2 C.sliced celery with leaves, chopped Optional: Cooked leftoves chicken or turkey Hatvest Moon Poods Coqperative Inc.
<br /> . 1 Clove minced garlic . � • . P.O.Box 448
<br /> . - . ' Directions • _ Long Lake,�IN 55356 �
<br /> 5 C. chicken or vegetable broth Rinse and dxain lentils and�et aside. Saute first Or email to:dvlarson fronriernet.net
<br /> � 1 1/2 tsp. fresh basil or 1/2 tsp.�dxied 5 ingredients until tender but not bro�vn in a 1'aige"saucepan, Stir in next 5 ingredi=
<br /> _ 1 tsp. ftesh rosemary oz 1/4 tsp. dried : ents, bring to boiling then reduce heat and simmez, covesed, for 20 minutes. Stir in , -
<br /> 1/4 tsp. peppex � : quinoa and spinach (&optional cliicken) and simmer, covered 15 more minntes until.
<br /> 1]2 C. dsy lentils . - quinoa is tender.Add xrrdrairred tomatoes and.heat thiough. 1�4akes 4-6 servings '
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