Apeace, Author at Urban Cultivator

27 Jun Ned Bell Visits Vancouver Aquarium in Support of Chefs for Oceans

Posted at 07:00h in Sustainability

Last week, executive chef of Four Season's YEW seafood + bar and Chefs for Oceans founder Ned Bell stopped by the Vancouver Aquarium in support of Bell's forthcoming fundraising initiative for the Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise program, SeaChoice, and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.

24 Jun 8 Delicious Ways to Use Traditional Herbs in Your Cooking

Posted at 12:14h in Easy recipes

So you have the fresh herbs grown with your Urban Cultivator. Now what? One can only make so much tomato sauce with that aromatic basil, so we're here with eight delicious ways to use traditional herbs in your cooking and baking. Bon appetit!

13 Jun Urban Cultivator CEO Tarren Wolfe on His Inspiration, Passion, and Making a Difference

Posted at 09:11h in Our Company

YouInc.com, an online community for entrepreneurs headed by Dragons' Den cast member Arlene Dickinson, recently caught up with Urban Cultivator's very own CEO, Tarren Wolfe, to discuss the company. Touching on how it all started—Tarren wanted to find a solution to his wife's food allergies—he then talks about the importance of family, and the ultimate end goal of our company.

30 May Passionate Vancouver Chef Ned Bell to Cycle Across Canada and Here’s Why

Posted at 11:00h in Customer Stories

Celebrated Vancouver-based chef, Ned Bell, who heads the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver's award-winning Yew Seafood + Bar, will be embarking on a cross-Canada bicycle trip in hopes of increasing awareness for sustainable seafood. The 10-week journey will begin in Newfoundland on July 1, and finish in Vancouver on September 10. As the founder of Chefs for Oceans, this won't be just a sight-seeing trip—he hopes to raise money for the Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise program, SeaChoice, and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.

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27 May How to Grow Lettuce Indoors

Posted at 06:00h in Tips & Tricks

One complaint that people have about eating healthy is the lack of high-quality organic produce. It can be hard to source your own greens, such as lettuce. But why purchase lettuce when you can easily grow your own? Satisfy the culinary adventurer within you and start from scratch to grow your own lettuce. We've got some tips on how to do just that.

16 May An Update From Martha Stewart and Her Urban Cultivator Commercial Units

Posted at 05:00h in Customer Stories

A few weeks ago, our CEO Tarren Wolfe visited Martha Stewart in New York, and helped Martha plant some new herbs and greens in her Urban Cultivator Commercial units. Just the other day, Martha and her team gave us an update on her indoor garden, and—not like we'd expect anything less from Martha—it looks like her garden is truly in full bloom! Check out her plants below.

14 May 8 Ways to Kick Up Your Dinner With Microgreens

Posted at 05:00h in Easy recipes

Don't limit yourself with what you can do with your microgreens. Sure, you can just use it as garnish, but why do that when its flavor, texture, and visual appeal allow for so much more? Here are eight fun ways to kick up your dinner with microgreens, from cocktails, to appetizers, to burgers!

12 May Your Lovely Food Memories Shared with Your Mothers

Posted at 10:09h in Tips & Tricks

For our "Treat Her Right" contest, we asked you to tell us your favorite food memory with your mom. We've already picked the winners, but we felt that all of your lovely memories should be shared. Read them below. Happy (belated) Mother's Day!

09 May Brighten Your Day With These Delectable Green Smoothies

Posted at 06:00h in Easy recipes

Between demanding lifestyles and busy work schedules, it can be incredibly difficult to maintain a good diet. Studies suggest that you need seven to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. In the event that you can't envision yourself casually snacking of two whole heads of broccoli or eating 10 whole bananas (unless you're this girl) each day, here are some awesome green smoothies that pack a punch in both flavor and nutrients.

06 May What are Microgreens, and Why Should You Care?

Posted at 05:00h in Herbs & Greens

The on-going joke about fine dining is that the dishes that come out of it will never leave you full. Microscopic servings of food on large plates, it’s not for those who have an appetite. Well, it looks like there’s a method to chefs’ madness. You’ve seen these little greens—formally known as microgreens—stylishly topping your meal as garnishes or dressed in vinaigrette as a salad. But what exactly are microgreens, other than the obvious fact that they are very small in size? Microgreens are essentially seedlings of edible vegetables and herbs, and while they’re hugely popular now, seemingly available in every café and restaurant, microgreens have actually been incorporated into the dishes of many chefs since the ‘80s.

Author: Apeace