Monday, February 28, 2011

Parmesan Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad



Who says veggies aren't yummy? Check out Giada De Laurentiis' Parmesan Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad from the Food Network.

Parmesan Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
2 1/2 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 to 1 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups lightly packed fresh spinach leaves
1/2 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions
Place the broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl. Toss with the beaten eggs to coat evenly. Place the Parmesan in a large tray or baking dish and dredge the vegetables in the cheese, pressing to coat evenly.

Pour olive oil in a large heavy skillet until the olive oil is 1/4-inch deep, about 1/2 cup depending on the size of your skillet. Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the Parmesan-coated vegetables. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches, if necessary. Let the vegetables cook until a crust forms, about 3 minutes per side. Turn the vegetables only when they easily release from the bottom of the pan. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

Place the spinach in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the spinach with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan coated vegetables. Toss and serve.

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Make this recipe at home with The Green Grocer's freshest produce:
Broccoli at P75 per head
Cauliflower at P60 per head
Spinach at P20 per bunch
Lemon at P15 per piece

Call us at (+63 2) 666-0433 to order.




Sunday, February 27, 2011

How much veggies should you eat a day?



So, how much vegetables should you actually be eating a day?

Here's a great tip from the Fruits & Veggies More Matters website:

Make It Simple: The Half-Your-Plate Concept
What does a serving of broccoli look like? How many baby carrots are in a cup? Even the most well-versed nutrition professionals don’t have all these measurements memorized! So let’s make it easier: fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal or eating occasion. 
Making fruits and vegetables the focal point of every meal will help you meet your recommended amount each day—and you won’t have to do all the math!
So … Keep It Simple: Fill half your plate with colorful fruits and vegetables at every meal!

Jan 31, 2011 - Just Released: Updated Dietary Guidelines. The government’s recommendations about what we should eat have been updated with a few key changes. Less sodium, added sugar and solid fat … and fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables.

Seems like an easier system to implement. A half plate of vegetables alternately means less surface area for rice and meats, ultimately leading to less intake of the same. A healthier diet, yes?

Start this new week right with the the Half-Your-Plate concept, and share to us how it has helped (or not helped) you.




Saturday, February 26, 2011

Market Price List - Feb 28 2011



This week's market price list is up! To fill up the form, click on the download button below and email it back to us with your order.

Incidentally, we now deliver every Monday, Wednesday & Friday! Orders will be received by phone or email the day before delivery, until 5pm.




Monday, February 21, 2011

Market Price List



This week's price list is up!




Click on the download link above to save a copy on your computer. Fill this up completely and email back to us for order processing.

Please note that vegetable prices fluctuate regularly and are thus subject to change without prior notice. Make sure to check our blog often, or give us a call, for information on price changes.

Don't forget to read about our delivery schedule.



Saturday, February 19, 2011

What's your staple vegetable?



We are days away from launching our delivery service, but we'd love to hear from you before we start!

Please take a few moments to answer these two questions below. It'll help us to determine which items to focus on and ultimately serve you better.

Thank you, friends!










Friday, February 18, 2011

The Green Grocer is online!



Welcome to our humble home in the world wide web.

The Green Grocer is a community retailer of fresh produce. Our aim is to simply provide your household with the opportunity to have more time with family and self--by turning over your marketing errands to us.

Our value for money lies in fresh produce at very competitive prices, delivered straight to your doorstep!

We post our market price list every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and offer thrice-a-week delivery on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Watch out for our first price list posting on Monday. Meanwhile, have an awesome weekend, and don't forget to eat your veggies!