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Harvest Extravaganza in New York!

Fantastic Harvest!

I harvested a bunch of tomatoes and habanero peppers this past week! Even though it is October, this is the most I have harvested all season. The heirloom tomatoes are spotless with no cracks, which I am happy about. The habanero peppers are also looking healthy, and should be great in salsas. So blessed!

Urban Garden 2013

Red Bell Peppers and Orange Pumpkins

So fall has settled in, but the summer garden still has life! My bell peppers are looking great and I've left some o the vine long enough for them to turn a vibrant red! It has been chilly here in New York, but I'm glad the peppers have made it this far. The rain has been pretty steady so that has helped as well.

Bell pepper in the rain!

Because of this garden, I haven't had to buy peppers from the grocery store, so that has saved a couple of dollars a week! I've also been able to make delicious stuffed organic bell peppers:

Cooking has been amazing with the fresh organic produce I have in stock, and with Halloween coming soon, I hope to also fry pumpkin seeds and make special pumpkin recipes too. 

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Good News! Tomatoes Can Prevent Strokes!

Heirloom tomato from my garden

According to a study published in Neurology, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly tomatoes, can cut your chances of stroke by 55%. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, the chemical responsible for tomatoes rich red color. Lycopene has been found to reduce inflammation, act as an anti-oxidant, and reduce blood clotting. Heart disease and strokes and a serious problem in the United States, and part of the problem is due to a diet rich in fat and cars. It is important to get at least 5 serving of fruit and vegetables a day to stave off the risk of stroke. I love growing tomatoes in my garden, so I am glad tomatoes are getting the attention it deserves!

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Fresh organic tomatoes