OOO-Weee! THE NEW JUICE-OOTHIE

This week, The Lyme Juice Company is pleased to introduce the Juice-oothie! Oo-wee! It's yummy. The juice-oothie offers the best of two great drinks and combines the intense nutrients of fresh-pressed juice with the whole fruit and fiber of a smoothie. Our juice-oothie will still be nut-free and dairy-free so everyone can enjoy it. We've added some ZING! with a nutrient-dense citrus and fresh green blast to go with those wild blueberries, tart cherries, and flax - and if you like, there's always some non-GMO Vegan protein powder to add to it.  The new recipe brings a smooth, vibrant texture to the berry drink - so it's much easier to suck up through that paper straw!  C'mon, get juicy with us on Saturdays at White Gate Farm in East Lyme, CT. Saturdays 9-5pm and opening soon on Wednesdays, too.   

EARTH DAY, EVERY DAY

It is true we need a day, a title, a label, an event to remind us that it is Earth Day. Tomorrow, April 22, 2017 is Earth Day around the world and on this day we are not simply recognizing that we live on the most amaaaazing planet, we are coming together to protect what we must hold most dear.

Be a part of it.

Wendell Berry urges us "...make the effort to know the world and learn what is good for it."

There are many simple and profound, outward and inward, above and beyond ways that we can praise the earth and be grateful for the beauty of our lives on a planet we call Home.

Put your bare feet in the water, your palm upon the bark of tree, your nose inside a flower. Look up, spin around. Climb a tree, sink in mud, pick something from the garden, pop it straight in to your mouth, then let it linger on your tongue. Dance and sweat and French kiss, feel alive. Think about the food you eat and why you eat it. Get to know your farmer. Eat a beautiful meal that you made yourself. As we join together on a day that has its own title, our thoughts and deeds and focus are on this beautiful Mother Earth. Take deep, deep breaths and imagine clean air and the breath of the universe upon your skin and beyond tomorrow, flooding the lives of future generations.

“We have lived our lives by the assumption that what was good for us would be good for the world. We have been wrong. We must change our lives so that it will be possible to live by the contrary assumption, that what is good for the world will be good for us. And that requires that we make the effort to know the world and learn what is good for it. ”

— Wendell Berry

WASTE NOT WANT NOT: SAVE THE CARROT TOP!

Ever wonder what to do with carrot greens when those fluffy tops are lobbed off ? Carrot tops are more often discarded - thrown away, used as compost, or chicken feed [lucky chicks] - but carrots greens are not only edible, they are highly nutritive, rich in protein, minerals and vitamins. Their nutritional profile is similar to their roots and provides vitamins A, B6, C and K, folate, manganese, niacin, potassium, calcium, and thiamin, but they contain 6 times the vitamin C of the root. Yup, just like turnip greens, carrot tops are even more LOADED than the root and tuber.

Greens are among the top vegetable sources for Vitamin-K which plays a role in bone health, limits neuronal damage in the brain, and is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. 

When joined together, Vitamins A and C are ready to kick ass when it comes to protecting our cells. Vitamin A keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy and that means they are more resistant to fighting off cancers and diseases caused by viruses.

The fresh green leaves contain 100% of daily-recommended levels of Vitamin C and work in many B-complex groups that are essential to metabolism. Vitamin C acts as a natural antihistamine when fighting colds and allergies; aids in collagen production; has anti-oxidant properties that fight against cancer and protects cells from damage and mutation; and best of all, it helps to keep our eyes and hearts healthier so we can see and feel the beauty that is all around us. 

KALE IS NOT A FOUR-LETTER WORD

KALE IS NOT A FOUR LETTER WORD. Of course we know it is, but...I love four-letter words, like "Love" and "Lyme" and "Kale," so I'll take it as a good sign, a very good sign, that my gut is craving more Tuscano Kale from @Baylee Rose Drown at Upper Pond Farm. Forget that I love anything with "Toscano" in it, just think of those leafy early spring greens sauteed in gorgeous olive oil from our trees in France at Lou-Coudon Estate Rental along with some garlic from White Gate Farm. NumNum. So simple, so delish. and that's it. Friends, follow links and encourage everyone you know to get to know their local farmers and buy a CSA share! Community Supported Agriculture is not just good for every one, it's good for your community and for Mother Earth. Check out this useful Site: Small Farm Central . We love you!! 

SUMMER SHOTS and JUICY DARLINGS

We grew some new muscles this summer. It was HARD WORK and A LOT of heavy lifting but we loved every day of it. Here are some snap shots to share with you There are some Juicy Darlings missing from this summer montage but they will soon be added! xx We love you, Carolann and Vicky.

THE LYME JUICE COMPANY

The Lyme Juice Company makes hand pressed juice with organic produce from local farmers and Upper Pond Farm every Saturday at Lyme Farmers Market 9-12:30 June-October.

The Lyme Juice Co also does pop-up stands for special occasions - corporate and private events and weddings, too. We'll make it nice and juicy for you and your guests.  

Any questions, please email us at carolann@goodgirlgogogo.com. We LOVE making you healthy and happy. xx