Author: Apeace

12 Dec

Posted at 12:38h in Our Company
The rumors are true. Urban Cultivator is bringing to you the first ever Living Produce Aisle. It's a space where you can purchase flats of lush, live greens, delectable and refreshing smoothies, and even purchase an Urban Cultivator unit (or two). We're incredibly excited to bring to the neighbourhood and its restaurants the freshest food available. This is the start of a whole new community. It'll be located in the heart of Yaletown at 1168 Hamilton Street, and will arrive in the new year. Stay tuned for more updates from the Living Produce Aisle. Who knows? You might even find yourself with a free smoothie. Take a look at exclusive photos of the upcoming store below!

05 Dec

Posted at 10:00h in Herbs & Greens
"Learn About..." is a recurring post where we'll look at lesser known herbs, greens, etc., and discuss their origin, health benefits, and everything in between! leaves-8594993 Triticum Aestivum, better known as wheatgrass, is an incredible plant. Everyone knows it's good for you, but do you know exactly what nutrients you get? Despite its name, wheatgrass actually has no wheat in it—yes, good news for those who are allergic to gluten. It's prepared from the cotyledons (a part of the embryo within the seed of any plant) of the common wheat plant, and often pressed to create juice.

28 Nov

Posted at 14:08h in Easy recipes
A cubano is exactly what you'd expect it to be—a sandwich that was first crafted by Cubans, for Cubans. This mouthwatering ham and cheese sandwich was put together with Cuban workers in early Cuban immigrant communities of Florida in mind. Still incredibly popular in the Key West area, Tampa, and Miami, the cubano is often filled with ham, roasted pork, pickles, mustard, Swiss cheese, and often other meats like salami. The bread is the selling point—Cuban bread—crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's so loved and influential that Tampa's city council designated the "Historic Tampa Cuban Sandiwch" as the "signature sandwich of the city of Tampa" in 2012. People love their cubanos. So, how do you go about making this legendary sandwich?

25 Nov

Posted at 12:00h in Health & Nutrition
Health trends come and go, but the truth of the matter is that some are actually very good for you. One of the newest trends is liquid chlorophyll. It's exactly what it sounds like: chlorophyll, in liquid form, and diluted in water. Ideally, a few drops to a teaspoon is consumed at most twice a day. Those have taken up this practice are citing changes close to what miracles are—improved digestion, cured bad breath, and hell, some have even credited chlorophyll for getting rid of cancer. Why is liquid chlorophyll such a big deal? How does it work, and more importantly, does it even work?

21 Nov

Posted at 11:29h in Herbs & Greens
Kale Yawn. I've been here for, I don't know, what feels like forever now? The sun's coming out and I am bored out of my mind. I miss my friends. A few of them were been chosen and taken away the other day. And don't worry, this isn't some Hunger Games situation. My friends are in the early stages of ultimately reaching every kale plant's dream: to be adopted by some nice family and to star in our own dish.

18 Nov

Posted at 11:00h in Health & Nutrition
You've been urged a few hundred times at the very least to "eat your broccoli." Parents know best, right? So you did. You sat at the dinner table, and you pretended you were a giant eating teeny, tiny trees. Well, as it turns out your parents wishes for you weren't unfounded. For many years, we were told by people in fancy white jackets that vegetables such as broccoli—called cruciferous vegetables—had properties that could "kill cancer cells." But do you know why?

14 Nov

Posted at 13:00h in Tips & Tricks
You can buy holiday gifts and cards ahead of time, you can keep your eyes on the prize and plan ahead for the big holiday dinner. But one thing you must do this winter is prepare your garden for the incoming cold. Why is it so important to prepare your plants? The roots of your plants have the ability to become well established during the winter—in cold, moist weather.

12 Nov

Posted at 10:49h in Health & Nutrition
Winter is here, and on top of overloading on teas and sweaters, it's the perfect time to indulge and think about what to have for dinner that will warm you up and keep you satiated. There's nothing like a hot and delicious comfort meal, so we've compiled the best recipes we know for our favorite fixes. Here are the best comfort food recipes that don't sacrifice nutrition.

07 Nov

Posted at 10:42h in Herbs & Greens
"Learn About..." is a recurring post where we'll look at lesser known herbs, greens, etc., and discuss their origin, health benefits, and everything in between! leaves-4739162 Buckwheat is a funny name for a plant, but whether in seed form or in lettuce form, buckwheat is an item you should start incorporating into your diet, not only for its lovely, delicate flavor, but also for its nutritional benefits.

31 Oct

Posted at 11:00h in Sustainability
Earlier in the month, Urban Cultivator headed down to New York to join renowned Chef David Bouley and Connecticut-based Urban Cultivator distributor Green Up in New York in an effort to promote sustainable urban farming. As purveryors of sustainability and the local food movement, we hoped to showcase the benefits of growing your own food and the importance of sustainable practices in the kitchen.