Whole Wheat Penne with Zucchini, Kale, and Tomatoes

Ingredients:2 tablespoons olive oil1 small red onion, diced1 clove garlic, de-germed and crushed1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or 3 small dried thai chiles, crushed1 lb zucchini or other summer squash, diced1 cup kale leaves roughly chopped (you just want the leaves, remove stems first)1 cup canned whole tomatoes3 tablespoons goat cheeseSalt and pepper to taste2 portions whole wheat penne pasta …

Raw Kale Salad Recipe

Ingredients:One bunch of kale1/2 teaspoon of sea saltFresh squeezed juice of two lemonsOne teaspoon of olive oilOne teaspoon of balsamic vinegarA pinch of cayenne pepper Directions:Rip the leaves of the kale apart into a large bowl and remove the stem. Add the lemon juice and sea salt. Thoroughly mix by hand or with a spatula for 20 minutes. Add the …

Women Tending the Earth and Growing Community

I am constantly struck by what a rarity it is in today’s world to see men and women working alongside each other as equals, as complementary parts of a larger whole. Perhaps that’s part of what makes being a part of the Homeless Garden Project’s community each Wednesday such an affirming, uplifting experience. Together with my married friends, Karen & …