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Kale Apple Banana Smoothie

How delicious does a rich and refreshing smoothie sound to start out your morning? I feel as though Monday is my "get back on track" day. What better way to start the week than with a smoothie chock-full of flavor? I am not huge on breakfast,…

The Heirloom Tomato: Michigan Tradition with a Nutritious Twist

  Summertime in Michigan brings us some beautiful and colorful fruits and vegetables. Particularly in the months of August & September we see an abundant amount of heirloom tomatoes. Coming in all shapes and sizes, heirloom tomatoes…

Chicken and Eggs

When it comes to buying and choosing responsibly produced chicken and eggs, there are a number of terms used to describe how well the chicken and eggs were raised. Here in West Michigan, we are very lucky to have local farms who care about the…

Cucumber: A Natural Stress Reliever

  This week’s Doorganics delivery features Cucumbers, a true superfood, loaded with vitamins and nutrients crucial to overall health. One small cucumber provides substantial amounts of B-vitamins, Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium…

Little Rooster Bread Company - An Interview with Casey Lubbers

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Ever since I had my first slice of wild rice and onion bread from Little Rooster, I was hooked. It's local, affordable, delicious, and now, it's delivered! I got a chance to go out to the Lubber's Family Farm and meet with Casey Lubbers, the…

Blueberries: A Fountain of Youth?

  First and foremost, I want to introduce myself and give a huge thank you to Doorganics for giving me the opportunity to be a part of their team! My name is Kelly Hassberger. I am a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and the owner of Grand…

Kohlrabi - Kale's Funky Cousin

Until a few weeks ago I had only heard of kohlrabi, but never seen it. While I was picking up produce for a friend I was offered to take home some Kohlrabi. My first thought, what do I do with this thing? It looked like a lovely plant that I…

Five Questions You Should Be Asking About Your Produce

Now that summer is in full swing, one of my favorite things to do on a sunny West Michigan afternoon is stroll through my local farmers market. Because my health and my community are both so important to me, eating locally as much as possible…

How To Prepare Braising Greens

Summer eating should be simple, easy and fresh. Here is a simple recipe for the braising greens from Ingraberg Farms. The mix will consist of baby kale, chard, mustard greens and tat soi. Sautee this dish and serve on top or side of your favorite…