Educating and Inspiring the Next Generation of Leading Women |
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March is both Women's History Month and National Nutrition Month. It only makes sense that the documentary film, The Kitchenistas is slated to debut on KPBS on March 4. Exploring the connection between cultural traditions, community, and health, this film beautifully shows the impact an empowered group of women can have on family and community.
Since 2012, Olivewood has graduated 275 Kitchenistas® from our Cooking for Salud® program, and there are nearly the same number of people on the program's waiting list. Your generosity has helped transform the lives of those struggling with obesity, diabetes and other health conditions related to food. Please consider supporting even more women to be health champions.
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March also marks one year of the pandemic, shutting down schools and businesses and putting thousands of people out of work and without access to food. Thanks to YOU, Olivewood was able to pivot immediately and use the healthy, local, organic produce grown on site to support people who needed it the most. We are immensely grateful for our supporters, volunteers, and community partners who have supported this endeavor. |
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🌿 Updates From the Garden 🌿 |
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The Kitchenistas Of National City Documentary Premiere on KPBS
When: Thursday, March 4 at 9 p.m. on KPBS -TV. Also available for streaming on March 4-6 online on KPBS.org.
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Facebook Live Celebration with the filmmaker, film cast and Olivewood Gardens
When: Saturday, March 6 at 6 p.m.
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Learning with Leonard on Facebook Live: Springtime Planting
When: Friday, March 12 at 10 a.m.
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Virtual Chefcitos Cooking Class: Veggie Mac and Cheese
When: Saturday, March 13 at 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Happy Hour Hang on Facebook Live
When: Friday, March 5 at 4 p.m.
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Garden Explorers: Petal Power
When: Saturday, March 27 at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Spring Fresh Cooking Class: Salad Dressing Shindig // Fiesta de Aderezo de Ensalada-Clase de Cocina
When: Tuesday, March 18 at 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
This class will be in English and simultaneous Spanish translation will be available.
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Youth Garden and Nutrition Program |
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Our children's garden and nutrition program has been a massive success! Over 1000 students across the National City community have been able to learn about food stewardship and sustainable gardening practices through our educational programs since January 2021. Check out these messages from Ms. Holtzman's third grade class. |
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Olivewood In The HuffPost |
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"Kids are more complex than we give them credit for," she said. "When you present cooking as an exploration where kids can make suggestions and learn, the kitchen becomes a safe space and kids will try new foods, even it's just one big bite."
Rebecca teaches Olivewood's Chefcitos Cooking Class, empowering youth to learn how to cook healthy and culturally relevant meals. Learn more about the program below.
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Who says you need gardening tools for a garden to thrive? We just need passionate, growth-minded people here at Olivewood. Check out the creative ways you can intern or volunteer for our virtual programming.
Do you have skills in Zoom meeting management? Are you interested in supporting live virtual field trips? Or perhaps you're itching to flex your administrative skills. Check out these open opportunities and if you don't see a fit, send us an email.
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Try This Month's Featured Recipe: Happy Rice |
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An everyday Olivewood favorite!
Serves 4-6
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We love adding garden-grown greens to add flavor and nutrients, but any veggies will work great! |
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Ingredients & Directions
- 1 cup of freshly-cooked brown rice
- 1 cup of seasonal vegetables, finely chopped, such as peas, radishes, squash, bell peppers, corn, etc.
- 5 cups of greens, torn into smaller pieces, such as kale, swiss chard, collard greens, etc.
- ¼ cup of chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Soy sauce, salt, pepper and sesame seeds to taste
- 2 eggs (optional)
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- Place wok (or frying pan) on a medium flame and add oil, garlic and onion, sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add the finely chopped vegetables and sauté until vegetables are tender. Next, add the greens and continue to sauté.
- Add the eggs (if using) and sauté until cooked.
- Add the steamed brown rice and season with salt, pepper, sesame seeds and soy sauce.
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If you have outstanding bills, and you are a CARE or FERA customer, you may be eligible for debt forgiveness through SDG&E’s Arrearage Management Payment (AMP) Plan. This plan offers qualified, current SDG&E customers financial assistance to help reduce past due account balances.
AMP is a 12-month payment plan that forgives 1/12 of a participant’s debt after each on-time payment of the current month’s bill. After 12 on-time payments of each current month’s bill, the participant’s debt will be fully forgiven up to a maximum of $8,000. Enrolled participants are protected from disconnection while participating. Find out if you qualify at sdge.com/AMP or call an SDG&E AMP Service Specialist at 1-888-204-3576.
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