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A blend of farm-fresh herbs of English and Chocolate Mint.

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Health Benefits

• Support digestion and offer IBS relief 

Enjoy a delectable tasting of The Chef Garden herbs English Mint, Lemon Balm, and Lemon Verbena to craft your own freshly brewed herbal teas or brighten and enhance your tea experience. These are a perfect accompaniment to our Flowerhouse Teas. 

To brew fresh herbal tea, heat water to between 160-180 degrees Fahrenheit, then pour over roughly chopped fresh herbs (we recommend starting with about 1 tbsp chopped, then adjusting to your taste). Add a lid if possible to keep the essential oils from the herbs in the brewing vessel. Allow to steep for 5-10 minutes depending on the desired strength. Strain, then enjoy. 

These herbs also make beautiful cold infusions, roughly chop herbs, then add to room temperature filtered water. Cover. Allow to steep for 12-24 hours, then strain. Cold infusing herbs into water pulls out fewer tannins from the herbs and creates a beautiful, smooth, refreshing tea perfect for a warm summer day. 

Sweeten with a taste of honey.

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Health Benefits

Mint tea is a perfect way to finish a meal. Mint helps aid digestion (including symptoms such as indigestion, gas, and bloating) and freshens breath. The scent of the mint tea as you drink it may also help relieve headaches, menstrual cramps, and nasal congestion. Mint tea may help with concentration and focus, and it is caffeine-free so will not disrupt sleep. 

Lemon Balm

Lemon balm tea soothes stress away and helps promote improved mood, a feeling of calm, relaxation, and sleep.

Lemon Verbena

Lemon verbena tea is bright yet soothing containing a number of anti-inflammatory and cell-protecting plant compounds (aka phytonutrients). Lemon verbena tea is delicious after a meal or before bed to help promote restful sleep. 

It all started with Brassica oleracea, the common plant that started the now large brassica vegetable family! Brassica (aka cruciferous) vegetables are part of the mustard family (genus Brassicaceae) and cabbage family - giving them their sometimes “spicy” flavor. Read about the benefits!

Blend Includes:

• Broccoli
• Arugula
• Chinese cabbage
• Purple Radish
• Red Mustard

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Health Benefits

This antioxidant blend of brassica microgreens is a great source of vitamins (A, Folate, C, E, K), minerals (iron, potassium, calcium), phytonutrients (carotenoids, glucosinolates (I3C and sulforaphane), polyphenols), and fiber.

It all started with Brassica oleracea, the common plant that started the now large brassica vegetable family! Brassica (aka cruciferous) vegetables are part of the mustard family (genus Brassicaceae) and cabbage family - giving them their sometimes “spicy” flavor.

The beautiful part of microgreens is that ounce for ounce they are more nutrient-dense than their full-size counterparts and are super easy to incorporate into meals.

Harvesting plants at the microgreen stage results in:

• Higher levels of vitamins (C, folate, thiamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, niacin, etc.).
• Lower levels of “antinutrients” like phytate, oxalate, and tannins.
• Enhanced flavor
• Improved availability and absorption of minerals like iron and calcium
• Enhanced digestibility of protein found in the plant

Brassica vegetables have been studied to potentially:

• Prevent oxidative stress (which damages cells) by providing antioxidants
• Benefit neurodegenerative disease and heart disease
• Turn on detox enzymes in your body
• Increase phase II detoxification
• Support healthy detoxification and elimination of estrogen metabolites.
• May be beneficial for hormonal balance and prevention of estrogen-sensitive cancers.
• Support the immune system
• Decrease chronic inflammation
• Reduce the risk of cancers
• Lung, colon, pancreatic, breast, bladder, and prostate cancers
• Reduce and/or slow growth of cancer cells

Cooking (boiling) reduces the level of glucosinolates so we recommend that you consume these microgreens raw to obtain the most beneficial nutrients,

Looking to get the most brassica benefit from your microgreens? Chew mindfully! Chewing helps to break up the cell walls of the microgreens which release the enzyme myrosinase. Myrosinase can then come into contact with the glucosinolates changing them into isothiocyanates (like sulforaphane). Your gut bacteria help too, but chewing, chopping, etc. have the greatest impact on increasing sulforaphane (which is one of the most well-known beneficial phytochemicals in brassicas).

Put this blend in everything! We suggest putting a handful of these microgreens in your:

• Salads
• Sandwiches/Wraps
• Smoothies
• Savory Oatmeal
• Eggs

**Disclaimer: If undergoing chemotherapy only consume with the direction of your oncology provider. If low thyroid (or low iodine) concerns talk with your medical practitioner prior to consuming large quantities.

Fresh cilantro boasts a warm, nutty and spicy flavor, with a hint of tangy citrus-like flavor, reminiscent of an orange. Others describe a salty, lemony flavor, or an assertive sage-citrus taste. Light soft leaves have cut edges and the stem is succulent. Add bold flavor to anything from sauces to salads to cocktails!

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Health Benefits

• Potential anti-convulsant properties
• Has been found to bind to toxic metals in our body and eliminate them from the body 
• Carotene and lutein are carotenoids that have antioxidant capabilities 
• May help to regulate blood sugar 
• Have antimicrobial properties 
• Polyphenols help to prevent oxidative damage associated with heart issues

To support heart health, this specially curated signature blend contains a unique blend of items that are good sources of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, including magnesium, potassium, allicin, antioxidants, and nitrates. 

This Heart Healthy Signature Blend includes: Watercress, Broccoli, Bulls Blood, and Radish Greens. 

Don’t be fooled by microgreens - they are small but mighty and often contain more nutrients than their full-grown counterparts. Sprinkle these on your favorite morning breakfast, in your salad, or eat them on their own!

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Health Benefits

At The Chef’s Garden nutrition goes hand-in-hand with flavorful, quality vegetables. It is so important that in 2019, we opened an on-site agricultural research facility. We study how to maximize the flavor, color, and nutrition of our vegetables in order to bring the highest quality to your door. And, as a result of our regenerative farming practices, we have found that our products can contain up to 200% to 500% more mineral content than the USDA average!  . 

Bull’s blood microgreens contain betanin which increases the action of NrF2, helping the body to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. They contain polyphenols (like you hear about in wine) and Vitamin C to combat oxidative stress.

Watercress is ranked #1 on the CDC’s list of Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables because it is super nutrient-dense containing 100% of the DV of Vitamin K, 25% of the DV of Vitamin A, and 25% of the DV of Vitamin C in just one cup.  Remember to optimally absorb Vitamins A and K (fat-soluble vitamins) enjoy your watercress with a good quality high polyphenol olive oil. 

Cruciferous vegetables, such as watercress, broccoli sprouts, kale, and radish greens contain sulforaphane, which is a sulfur-rich compound that has been shown to provide a number of health benefits. Potential benefits include anticancer properties, boost heart health, and support in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Click here to read more about sulforaphane and its healthy properties.   

Clearwater Jerusalem artichokes are incredibly sweet (almost as sweet as sorbet!) with absolutely no starch. Their unique structure makes them even more versatile than potatoes. Nutty and crunchy when raw, they taste like sweet kettle cooked chips when fried and are perfect for dessert when caramelized. Blanched, they gain the texture of undercooked potatoes, perfect for frying afterwards. They’re also delicious pureed with milk and butter; roasted, and charred, giving them brown sugar flavor. Clearwater Jerusalem artichokes have tan skin over beautiful creamy-white flesh. Also called sunroot, earth apple, sunchoke and Canadian truffle.

1 lb.

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Health Benefits 

• Helps lower blood pressure
• Contains non-digestible fiber that stimulates growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut 
• High in potassium which can protect against heart disease
• Contains high amounts of iron which helps in the delivery of oxygen to tissues
• Contains antioxidant vitamins that help protecting cells from damage 

Nutritious mixtures of fresh kale varieties. Each of these tender cruciferous leaves offers up sweet cabbage-like flavor. Whether you’re enjoying them raw or sautéed, these are sure to add a boost of nutrients to your next meal.

Mixed.

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Health Benefits

• Vitamin C and vitamin E for immune system 
• Calcium for bone health (with low levels of oxalate which makes calcium less absorbable)
• Contains substances that bind to cholesterol to manage levels 
• Potassium for healthy blood pressure 
• Sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol are protective against cancer 
• Lutein and zeaxanthin support vision 
• Consider massaging your kale before eating it, which makes it easier to digest 
  

Watercress plant provides unique flavor to culinary dishes, one that’s salty, yet spicy, and slightly bitter. Texture is delicately thin with deliciously edible white blooms. Fresh watercress can be ideal in creative soups and salads, sandwiches and much more.

Health Benefits

• Loaded with antioxidants, including vitamin C, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants help protect the body against oxidative stress, neutralize harmful free radicals, and reduce inflammation, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and certain cancers.
• Excellent source of vitamin K, which plays a vital role in bone health. Vitamin K is essential for proper calcium utilization and bone mineralization. Adequate vitamin K intake can help maintain strong and healthy bones.
• Lutein and zeaxanthin, in watercress, is beneficial for eye health. These compounds accumulate in the retina and help protect against age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
• Folate is especially important for pregnancy to support proper neurological development 
• Iron content supports healthy blood 

Incorporating this microgreen superfood blend daily in your healthy, balanced diet not only adds a boost to your nutritional intake, but can also provide color, enhance flavor, and add texture to your dish.

This blend may include watercress, bulls blood, parsley, mustard, arugula, dandelion, and chives. 

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Health Benefits

This unique blend consists of several microgreens. Why microgreens? Because they contain an ever higher concentration of antioxidants, phenolics, vitamins, and minerals than what’s found in mature plants or seeds.

Superfoods are ones with very high nutritional density, providing a powerful punch of nutrients and flavor with very few added calories. Our superfood blend contains a high volume of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, which can have numerous health benefits.

In short, you can include this superfood blend in your salads, soups, sandwiches, or daily green drink or smoothie for deliciously nutritional boosts.

One of our signature crops is fresh spinach -- and we offer multiple varieties. Our delicious root spinach tastes mild, fresh, green and buttery, with natural sugar content off the charts! Brix readings are literally as high as an apple. Our spinach starts off sweet tasting, then finishes with nutty-buttery flavor. For a variety of fresh spinach with a mildly bitter taste progressing into earthiness, choose tropical spinach with its bright red stem and small reddish-green leaves. Our promise: we’ll never grow fresh spinach for maximum yield. Instead, we grow for flavor and nutrition. 

Mixed, 1 lb.

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Health Benefits

• Calcium helps to support healthy bones and teeth
• Magnesium supports heart health 
• Contains iron for blood health 
• Contains zeaxanthin and carotenoids which prevent cell damage and support healthy vision 
• Potassium helps regulate blood pressure 
• Vitamin K supports bone health 
• Contain neoxanthin and violaxanthin are anti-inflammatory compounds 
• Vitamin A supports a healthy immune system

Waxy comb with silky smooth honey!

Honeybees are the hardest working creatures on our farm—and, to support the bees, the Culinary Vegetable Institute maintains 40+ beehives. We can therefore offer whole frame honey, shipped as it exists naturally in hives. We remove a full frame, put it on a stand, and ship it to you.  

Serving the honey in its natural state not only heightens the dining experience, it provides an opportunity for your guests to better connect with the natural ingredient food world.

Read more about Why Bees are Important.  

5 oz.

Keep packaged at room temperature. Limited quantity.

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