News & Trends
13 Jan Here Are the 8 Most Exciting Healthy Eating Food Trends of 2016
New year, new foods! Every year, there seems to be a new list of healthy buzz foods that are everywhere you look. Curious as to what 2016 brings? Here are the eight most exciting healthy food trends of 2016. Hint: there are a few familiar edibles.
07 Jan Start 2016 Right With These Healthy Eating New Year’s Resolutions
As they say: New year, new you. Now, we don't really buy into it. You can literally be whatever you want to be so long as you put your mind to it. But, of course, we also understand why the new year is a great time to get going. It's a mental thing, turning a new leaf at the start of a new year. There's a lot of "new" there, and for many, it works. So if you're there right now, start 2016 right with these healthy eating new year's resolutions.
01 Dec What’s in Season Right Now? (Winter 2015)
Seasonality of what you consume is more important than ever. Not only are restaurants adopting the practice of creating dishes that use ingredients that are in season, but many grocery stores are also beginning to do the same. One of the most important things you can do is to arm yourself with the knowledge of what's in season during certain months so you can make the most out of the produce. In-season produce not only tastes better, but you're also supporting the local farmers and eliminating your carbon footprint by minimizing orders for items that aren't available in your area, but are grown across the world and have to be shipped. Here's what's in season during Winter 2015.
20 Oct Knife Fight: Urban Cultivator Norway’s ‘Iron Chef’-Inspired Event
Last week, our CEO Tarren Wolfe went to support our distributors in Norway for an awesome event that they were holding. Think Iron Chef, but with a Norwegian twist. Using secret ingredients and Urban Cultivator-grown greens for their challenge, it was a fun night for all. Read on about what happened at Knife Fight, courtesy of Mireen Fiske:
21 Sep What’s in Season Right Now? (Fall 2015)
Seasonality of what you consume is more important than ever. Not only are restaurants adopting the practice of creating dishes that use ingredients that are in season, but many grocery stores are also beginning to do the same. One of the most important things you can do is to arm yourself with the knowledge of what's in season during certain months so you can make the most out of the produce. In-season produce not only tastes better, but you're also supporting the local farmers and eliminating your carbon footprint by minimizing orders for items that aren't available in your area, but are grown across the world and have to be shipped. Here's what's in season during Fall 2015.
28 Jul Here Are the Winners For Our "Take a Photo, Win Free Seeds" Contest
For the past two weeks, we've been collecting photos of mouth-watering dishes that feature Urban Cultivator-grown greens. What are these photos for, you ask? A contest that celebrates the opening of our online store! It's Urban Cultivator's very first official online store, where you can purchase seeds and accessories for your Urban Cultivator. Visit our store here: store.urbancultivator.net Those who sent us their photos had an opportunity to win $50 to our online store, and we've been keeping a close eye on what's been coming in. We're excited to announce the winners for our online store contest and to share their amazing dishes with you! Check out their submissions below.14 Jul The Next Big Thing: Birch Sap
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06 Jul Take a Photo, Win Free Seeds!
We've got some really exciting news for you. Urban Cultivator is announcing its very first online store, where you can buy seeds and other consumables for your Urban Cultivator appliances. You'll be able to get your seeds sooner, meaning you'll be able to eat fresh, nutritious greens sooner!