When Lauri Girard first came to the Homeless Garden Project five months ago, she had already made tremendous strides in her recovery. To fully appreciate the impact the Project has had on her, one needs to know where she has been, what brought her here and what is in store for her next. “It’s a miracle I’m alive, and so …
Ingredients:1 1/2 pounds potatoes1/3 cup olive oil2 cloves of garlic, one crushed and the other mincedAbundant fresh oreganoSalt Directions:Peel and slice the potatoes.* Heat the oil in a skillet with the crushed garlic clove; when it begins to brown remove and discard it, then add the potatoes, slat, and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are done.Dust them with oregano and …
Ingredients:2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper6 medium carrots, thinly sliced1/4 cup chopped fresh Mint Directions:In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper until they’re combined. Add the carrots to the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Add the mint leaves and toss. Add more salt and …
Ingredients:3 bunches of Cilantro (stems removed)6 cloves garlic2/3 cup olive oil½ tsp. pepper½ tsp. salt½ cup pinenuts (I use almonds)½ cup Parmesan cheese1 package (1 pound) Penne pasta2 each: Zuccini and Yellow Crookneck Squash, julienned2- 2 1/4 oz. cans sliced black olives, drained Directions:In a pot of boiling water, add a dash of olive oil and salt. Add pasta and …
Ingredients:1/2 cup fresh strawberries, mashed1 tablespoon plain yogurt or sour cream Directions:Mix together ingredients to make a smooth paste.Spread over face and neck and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat skin dry.
Ingredients:8 fresh beets2 TBS olive oil1 tsp dried rosemary1 tsp dried thymesalt & pepper to taste Directions:Preheat oven to 425 F. Wash and trim beets, leaving their skins on. Wash and reserve beet greens. Line a cookie sheet with tin foil. Place beets on cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary, thyme, salt & pepper. Shake cookie …
Ingredients:1 1/4 cups plain yogurt (any brand is good)1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, I used lemon basil (WOW)1 1/2 cups Lemon Simple Syrup, recipe follows1 cup ice Directions:In a blender, combine the yogurt, basil, *Lemon Simple Syrup, and ice. Blend until smooth and frothy.Pour into frosted glasses and serve immediately.4 (6-ounce) servings Lemon Simple SyrupIngredients:1 cup of water1 cup …
I first became associated with the Homeless Garden Project in December of 1995 when it was still an operating program under the umbrella organization of the Citizen’s Committee for the Homeless. Dr. Paul Lee, who married my wife Peg and me, ten years earlier, asked me at our 10th Wedding Anniversary, if I was interested in joining the Board of …
Q. When were you with HGP? In what capacity did you work at HGP? A. I started March/ April 2010- present. I am working as a trainee. Q. How did HGP impact where you are now? A. I am currently staying at the shelter and I have an interview with Project Reconnect. I am volunteering at the shelter and I …
Q. When were you with HGP? In what capacity did you work at HGP?A. I was the WOFE Director from 2002 – 2004. Q. What are you doing now? How did you get there from HGP? How did HGP impact where you are now?A. HGP had a direct impact on my decision to return to school and pursue a doctorate in …
