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Our first Pop-Up Market of 2021! Friday 4/30 with VOA at 43rd and Broadway
Hey y’all, happy Spring! We are thrilled to announce our first Pop-Up Market of 2021! Friday 4/30 with VOA at 43rd and Broadway, from 12-6pm. We are thrilled to be partnering with Volunteers of America for this special event, which will soon become a regular occurrence as we build momentum toward choosing our location and […]
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Spicy Fridays with Lynn Quire: Dandelions are Lion’s Teeth
Dandelions are Lion’s Teeth Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale aka lion’s teeth) “Known principally as a weed, dandelion has an astonishing range of health benefits. In western folk medicine, the leaves, which can be eaten in salads, have long been used as a diuretic. They were recommended in the works of Arab physicians in the 11th century, […]
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Spicy Fridays with Lynn Quire: Ginger Bug Probiotic Drink
What the Heck is a Ginger Bug Probiotic Drink?? Welcome to another edition of Spicy Fridays with Lynn Quire! Ginger (Zingiber officinale), a common spice in most kitchens today was considered a luxury more than 5,000 years ago. We love finding ways to bring herbs and spices into our every day lives – why drink […]
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Spicy Fridays with Lynn Quire: Ginger Chamomile Cookies (gluten free)
Ginger Chamomile Cookies (gluten free) Welcome to another edition of Spicy Fridays with Lynn Quire! Ginger (Zingiber officinale), a common spice in most kitchens today was considered a luxury more than 5,000 years ago. We love finding ways to bring herbs and spices into our every day lives – why eat a boring snickerdoodle […]
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Community Ownership of the Food System Podcast
In this episode hear Neil Thapar, Co-Director of Minnow, a project focused on advancing land justice and belonging in California, and Andrea Talley, a Co-Owner of Mandela Grocery Cooperative. They discuss why food cooperatives and grocery stores co-owned by people of color are important to building community wealth and essential to creating equitable access to […]
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Spicy Fridays with Lynn Quire: Ginger
From luxury to common spice: Ginger Welcome to another edition of Spicy Fridays with Lynn Quire! Ginger (Zingiber officinale), a common spice in most kitchens today was considered a luxury more than 5,000 years ago. The Indians and ancient Chinese used the root of ginger as a tonic to treat common ailments. Although ginger […]
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UofL Interdisciplinary Studies Sustainability Student Launches OAHBI© Survey for Louisville
Healthful food starts with research and understanding. That’s why we have a new food survey for Louisville. The Louisville Community Grocery is lucky to work with multiple student researches through the University of Louisville. One of our students, Bunny Hayes, wants to learn about how food is perceived in our community, beyond just physical nutrition. […]
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Words of Wisdom with Delores Banks-Butler – LCG board PRESIDENT
Welcome to another week, and another edition of Words of Wisdom with Delores Banks-Butler, our newly elected board PRESIDENT. Delores’ original poetry and selected poems and songs are inspired by her love of her family and community in Louisville’s West End, as well as her strong Christian faith. Words of Wisdom with Delores Banks-Butler When […]
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH OWNER ARTIST FEATURES: MEET DESTINY MBACHU
Meet Destiny Mbachu: model, curator, content creator, local artist, and proud new Louisville Community Grocery owner. DESTINY MBACHU, model, curator, creator and local artist, WAS INTERVIEWED MY LCG OWNERSHIP ADVOCATE LA MARKUSON. Here are some excerpts from their conversation. LA – First of all, I just want to say that I am so honored that […]
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Spicy Fridays with Lynn Quire: Growing Lavender
Growing lavender in Louisville Lavender is a great perennial to grow because it has so many uses. You can get started growing lavender in Louisville in your yard or a container. Lavender likes lots of sun and is heat and drought tolerant. It needs to be planted in light sandy soil that is well-draining, as […]