On behalf of all of our Members, this week we're making a donation to the Hell's Kitchen Farm Project, an urban rooftop farm growing for nutritional security. All of the food grown on the rooftop supports the Hell's Kitchen Community through a local food pantry and CSA program.
In 2010, four organizations, embedded in the neighborhood - Clinton Housing Development Company, Metro Baptist Church, Rauschenbush Metro Ministries, and Metropolitan Community Church decided to address this issue. The organizations drew upon their varied but crucial resources to produce what they called The Hell's Kitchen Farm Project.
Dianthus is a parent category for about 300 perennial sub (or dwarf) shrubs. This variety produces glossy stems and leaves which bloom rich, ruby-red flowers. They have a spicy, clover-like zest to them which complement pumpkin or ginger desserts, curries or glazed hams.
This mellow-flavored micro mizuna produces dark red shades that taper out from the stem, adding pizzazz to a dish. Due to its aggressive growth rate, it can be harvested either as a fine garnish or baby-green stand-in. It pairs well with robust pork dishes such as smoked briskets and glazed hams, or in garlic-braised sautees.
A decadent smoothie with carrot greens grown at Farm.One.
A refreshing green smoothie that features mint grown at Farm.One and hints of citrus from the oranges and lemon juice.
An introduction of mushrooms custom grown for chefs around Brooklyn.
The recipes for this week's menu highlight the great flavors in this week's greens pack. This meal plan includes quick and everyday recipes for breakfast and lunch when times are busy, snacks that provide an energy boost for the afternoon, and a few involved dinners for a chance to unwind!
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