Friday, January 22, 2010

Bringin the "Farm 2 U"! Plus awesome "green cleaning" tips.

Woohoo! The Produce Patch Farm 2 U farmer's market made it's much anticipated debut today in front of Goody's.

See the tents in the background? ; )
Students that happened to be cruisin by usually ended up buying something from the market. I mean, it's hard to resist delicious looking produce that's local and organic!Mmmmm.....the pita chips were a popular item, and the fresh flowers were gorgeous. All items were locally produced.The pita chip and hummus samples were a definite plus! While snaking, you could read up on where the pita chips came from, by reading the print-outs they provided. : )An incredible list of all the local farms involved was stationed on the table. Under each farm listing was the produce they provided for the market, and the prices of the items.
Check it out guys.....they had garlic, fingerling potatoes (by the basket), orange carrots, swiss chard, onions, and more. Some of the bios about the local farms were propped up right next to the produce they grew. How convenient!
I bought a bundle of the organic white carrots because I was curious to see what they tasted like. : ) And I jumped on the chance to get some avocados, Fuji apples, and oranges.

ALL PURCHASED WITH MY DINING DOLLARS! Yay!

They also accept cash, Triton cash, and at the next location (Earl's Place and Market) they are going to set up a system so students can use credit cards.Every Wednesday people! Different location. Be on the lookout.
Better yet, mark your calendars because here's the list of where to be when. : )
Happy shopping Tritons!

On another note, in case you were wondering how to clean in a "green" way....
Here are some of the tip from on online article on the subject:

Cleaning “Green"

http://www.backtohealthcare.com/doctor.asp?chiropractor=10379S&X=658345:359339:901
(To see the full list of tips, just click on this link).

So what about cleaning green? How would you go about making this transition in order to keep your home environment safer and healthier? Here are some tips on living and cleaning green:

Open windows and let the fresh air in and toxins out, weather permitting.

Don’t rely on product advertising claims that a product is “natural,” since there really are no standards in place to monitor this. Look at product labels instead.

Use baking soda in the wash cycle as a fabric softener or vinegar to soften clothes and reduce static cling. Just a little bit does the trick!

Chlorine bleach is highly caustic and can be fatal if swallowed. Bleach that goes down the drain produces reproductive, neurological, and immune-system toxins. Use a white vinegar/water solution that helps to kill mold, bacteria and viruses and can be used to clean bathrooms and windows.

Avoid the use of all types of aerosols that can irritate eyes, noses and lungs. Aerosols contain toxic and flammable ingredients, as well as fragrances, that can produce allergic and asthmatic reactions.

You're awesome Tritons!

<3 Hil

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Give a shout out to UCSD with a testimonial. Plus a "FRESH" sneak peek!

Hey guys,
Whew this rain is intense! We can expect more rain, so please do your best to dress according to the weather, for the sake of your health. ; ) I got caught out there in sandals the other day...oops.












Are you an on-campus resident, and want to express all the reasons you love UCSD?
Well Laurie Chambliss wants to hear from you.
Here is the request Laurie sent to me, Jessica, and Angela:

Testimonials needed!

I'm looking for testimonials from campus residents for future UC San Diego
publications!

Please spread the word and / or drop me a line to let future residents know
what you love about living/eating/playing on campus.

Email Lchambliss@ucsd.edu with your testimonial, name, graduation date and
college. Thanks!

Examples:

"The annual Halloween costume contest at the Price Center is such a
crazygood time, it's great to see staff and students get creative!" --Coco

"I love the vegan options at Café Ventanas... It's awesome that the Dining
restaurants offers something for every diet." --Hans

"Living on Thurgood Marshall college is amazing because you are SO close to
the beach
!" –Biff

This is my testimonial:

I am so grateful that I got to be a part of The Village Transfer Housing on campus. It's just one of the incredible communities that made my transition to UCSD so fulfilling. My advice is to explore all that UCSD has to offer because the diverse social scene is there for those who want to get involved!

Hilary Wilhelm

Graduation year: 2012

Muir College


This is a great opportunity to give future residents an idea of campus life. Have fun with it!


P.S. everyone......
I just screened the film "FRESH" that will be playing every night during our Rush EKO week. I absolutely loved the film! I watched it with Tina, one of the Village CCs, and we felt so inspired afterward. It has a great message of truth, and an even greater message of the importance of vision on our part.
Here's the trailer for the film if you want to get a sneak peak. :)



Enjoy the rain!

take care of "you" : )

~Hilary

Monday, January 18, 2010

Farm 2U

Do you love Farmers' Markets?

Wish the Tuesday Farmers' Markets accepted dining dollars?

Well.. we have good news for you, friends!










Produce Patch… Farm to You is a weekly event introducing campus residents to local farmers.

The farm will move to a different college each Wednesday to present fresh and delicious seasonal produce and goods.


Look for the debut of Farm to You at:

The Village Place & Market,
North Campus
January 20, 2010
3:30 to 6:30 pm

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE WEATHER.

Please join us at future Farm 2 U events:


Additional Dates/Locations:

January 20, 2010 - The Village Place & Market POSTPONED

January 27, 2010 - Goody’s Place & Market

February 3, 2010 - Earl's Place & Market

February 10, 2010 - Roger’s Place & Market

February 17, 2010 - Cafe Ventanas Patio

February 24, 2010 - FoodWorx Place & Market

March 3, 2010 - Muir Quad

Time: 3:30 to 6:30 pm


Check out the website:

http://hdh.ucsd.edu/farm2u/



Eat locally, eat in love,

Jessica



Friday, January 15, 2010

Make Up For Break

So how much weight did you gain this holiday? Feeling guilty? Don't. If your going to loose weight, or just want to eat healthy for a change (don't act like it won't be a change). Do it with our dietitian, Becky.

She will be out on Library Walk Friday the 22nd with the Econauts and at CAfe V on Thursday the 28th.

Or email her at rmcdivitt@ucsd.edu

Until then check out this video that shows you how to proportion your plate in order to be healthy!


Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Rush EKO with the EcoNauts, and look out for traveling Farmer's Markets!

Hey everyone!

Want to get involved with the "green" scene on campus? Come out to "Rush EKO" for a week of events happening in January. We will keep you posted!

If you would like to help contribute to the success of the event, please donate your empty plastic water bottles to the EcoNauts! You can drop them off in designated cardboard boxes at The Village laundry mats.
The Villagers do their laundry at "The Launderette" in building 1 and "The Washboard" in building 3.
Thanks guys!! : )

FYI: If you haven't been to any of the farmer's markets on campus, awesome news!

The market is coming to you!!

It'll be a traveling caravan around campus every Wednesday.

Next Wednesday, Jan. 20th, the "farm 2 U" Farmer's Market will take place at The Village transfer housing on campus from 3:00-6:30pm.
It's an event that truly caters to students because you can use your UCSD Dining Dollars at the market! Just another way you can use those meal points to enjoy the fresher things in life. : )

Here are some iconic images of The Village, in case you havn't been there yet, and don't know what to look for.
The Village is North of ERC and Cafe V. So head over to check out some deliciously fresh goodies!

Have a great week, and be good to yourself!
*Hilary* : )

Monday, January 11, 2010

You can make change!

Greetings friends!

This is my first time writing since before winter break. I got ill with winter stress travels (going around the East Coast in an intense snow season is not the lightest on the bones). Anyways, Angela kindly covered the gift of being a blogger for HDH while I was recovering last night. Now I am refreshed and ready to write!

While being ill, I was diverted from eating predominantly raw vegan, and sought some warm comfort foods. Earl's Place provided me with delicious organic and vegan burritos made by Amy's. My favorite kind is the bean and rice, non-diary type... mmm delicious!

Amys


I was also flattered but a little embarrassed with the other "services" Earl's Place provided. Things like "passion meters", "grow a lover", and "love dust." All for the sake of your contentment on that day of February 14th. We are really taken care of living on campus!



And onto the subject of my more raw diet, it is amazingly catered to on campus. The reason is pretty obvious: everything raw is not cooked. So I load up on the fruits, vegetables, nuts, and kombucha which I can find all on my college campus. Soon, there will be farmers bringing me locally grown food called "Farm 2 U." I even went so far to ask HDH on their facebook, which is regularly maintained, that they supply sprouts at Earl's. (Sprouts are a very nutrious and important part of the raw diet.) Before, I was walking to the Village all the way from Warren to get my hands on dem sprouts, but now, not fortuitously, Earl's Place carries sprouts! What kindness. I encourage you all to make change by the power of suggestion. Feel free to post your comments on the HDH facbook. The link is below.
















Well friends, I have said so much. Until next time!


In love,
Jessica


HDH Facebook:


Friday, January 8, 2010

Got Rice?


So one of my favorite things in my dorm room, other than my coffee maker, is my rice maker. I make rice about every day or two, and have discovered a few things extra I could do to make it better. Here is one of my recipes that you can make in your dorm room with items you can purchase from the Place and Markets.

This is a breakfast meal:

Ingredients:
Sugar
Cinnamon
Milk
Rice
Optional:
Butter
Brown Sugar
Chocolate Syrup
Step 1: Cook the Rice, put in bowl
Step 2: Add cinnamon, sugar and any optional ingredients
Step 3: Pour in milk like a cereal.
Step 5: Eat

Its super simple and really good, not to mention sweet.

Enjoy Angela =]