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Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market: Weekly Special 2010-06-21

Fresno Fitness — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:17:20 +0000

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 8:00am

Seasonal Produce

Armenian Cucumber $1.00/lb Cucumbers 4 for $1.00
Green Beans $1.19/lb
Summer Squash $1.00/lb
Yellow Sweet Corn 4 for $1.00
White Sweet Corn 4 for $1.00
Yellow Crookneck Squash $1.00/lb
Zucchini $1.00/lb Apricots $1.69/lb
Organic Orange Cherry Tomatoes $2.89/box
Fresh Garlic $1.29/bunch
Pesticide Free Strawberries $2.89/box

Specials Plant of the Month Giant Hyssop

Agastache 'Summer Breeze' at $4.50 each. This plant produces hundreds of 1.5-inch-long translucent, tubular blossoms. The flowers are painted in luscious sunset shades and appear from late spring to frost. In hot weather, peach, champagne, and soft pink are its colors, while in cooler months the flowers darken to pale copper and medium rose. It forms an open, airy, 2- to 3-foot-tall clump, and the upper third of each stem bears a long succession of hummingbird-attracting blooms. The Giant Hyssop is WATER WISE and enjoys full sun and medium to dry soil.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Miller’s Blend $11 *A blend of Arbequina, Arbosana and Koroneiki oils, fruity with a mild pungency and a taste reminiscent of green herbs, tomato and banana Arbosana $11 *Our high-end Arbosana oil is highlighted by concentrated fruit flavors, balanced aromas of green banana and almond Student Blend $11 *Our student blend oil is a blend of green and ripe olives and will add a peppery finish to any dish Wine Tasting Sales Wines tasted on Saturdays are always on sale for that day. The normal discount is buy one, get one ½ off, but this is not valid with any other discount. Just In Raspberry Iced Tea $1.50 Ranch Cheese $10.00/lb Organic Vegetable transplants $2.00/each Check out our video on YouTube Share it with friends and family! Fresh Organic Herbs 2.25/ea Seasonal 6paks of Bedding Plants $2.00/each Yellow ‘Vision’ Corn 4 for $1.00

Upcoming Events

Vote for us to become America’s Favorite Farm Market!

Fresh Meat Counter is open Friday (9-6pm) & Saturday (10-4pm)

Wine Tasting 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. $3.00 for 3 wines or $5.00 for 6 wines June 26th ·

Solare 10th Anniversary Syrah · Saviez Syrah · Triangulum · Muscat Canelli · Pinot Gris *must be at least 21 years of age

4th Annual Summer Festival

July 10th, 9am-1pm

Fig Fest

Will be on August 7th, visit www.californiafigs.com

Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market

(Located at the corner of Chestnut and Barstow)
Open 7 days a week!
Monday - Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm
For more information call us at 278-4511
Or visit us @ www.FresnoStateFarmMarket.com

Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market: Weekly Special 2010-06-08

KraftCookingSchool Picking Oranges and Beets

KraftCookingSchool Picking Tomatoes and Avocados

Gibson Farm Marktet. (n.d.). YouTube - Fresno State's Rue & Gwen Gibson Farm Market. Retrieved July 1, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tMoSJa8buU&feature=player_embedded

Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market: Weekly Special 2010-06-08

Fresno Fitness — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:45:36 +0000

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - 1:39pm

Seasonal Produce

Cherries $3.99/lb
Summer Squash $1.00/lb
Yellow Crookneck Squash $1.00/lb
Zucchini $1.00/lb
Green Beans $1.19/lb
Grapefruit $0.50/lb
Cucumbers 3 for $0.99
Plums $1.49/lb
Apricots $1.69/lb
Peaches $2.29/lb
Organic Baby Greens $2.89/lb
Pesticide Free Broccoli $2.89/lb
Pesticide Free Strawberries $2.89/box

Specials
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Miller’s Blend $14.95
*A blend of Arbequina, Arbosana and Koroneiki oils, fruity with a mild pungency and a taste reminiscent of green herbs, tomato and banana

Arbosana $16.95
*Our high-end Arbosana oil is highlighted by concentrated fruit flavors, balanced aromas of green banana and almond

Student Blend $16.95
*Our student blend oil is a blend of green and ripe olives and will add a peppery finish to any dish

Wine Tasting Sales

Wines tasted on Saturdays are always on sale for that day. The normal discount is buy one, get one ½ off, but this is not valid with any other discount and only applies to the customers who taste through the wines at our tasting table.

Just In
*Sharp* White Cheddar Cheese $12.00/lb – aged over 1 year
No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream ½ pints for $2.45 & pints for $3.60

Check out our video on YouTube Share it with friends and family!

Fresh Organic Herbs 2.25/ea
1.5 quarts of Mint Cookie Crush Ice Cream $4.99
Roasted & Salted Almonds $6.25/lb

Upcoming Events
Wine Tasting 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$3.00 for 3 wines or $5.00 for 6 wines

June 5th
White Zinfandel
Cabernet Sauvignon
Petite Sirah
Tailgate White
Pinot Gris
Merlot
*must be at least 21 years of age

CORN will be here near the END OF JUNE.
Our Summer Festival will be July 10th
Fig Fest is August 7th, visit www.californiafigs.com

Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market
(Located at the corner of Chestnut and Barstow)
Open 7 days a week!
Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

For more information call us at 278-4511
Or visit us @ www.FresnoStateFarmMarket.com

Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market: Weekly Special 2010-04-25

Rue and Gwen Farmers Market. (n.d.). YouTube - Fresno State's Rue & Gwen Gibson Farm Market. Retrieved June 24, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tMoSJa8buU

McDonald's Soft Serve Cone

Fresno Fitness — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:14:01 +0000

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List: 10 Sweet Ideas

(Side note: if you are ever in New York, you *must* get a Mister Softee cone from the ice cream truck....it is worth every single one of the 371 calories that you will be consuming...but since you can't get it here, we'll still consider McDonald's the best! )

Total Calories:

371

Chocolate Raspberry Shake

Liz — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:06:03 +0000

http://www.flickr.com/photos/avlxyz/ / CC BY-SA 2.0

Raspberry + Chocolate = YUM

Pineapple Orange Smoothie

1c vanilla almond milk
2/3 C frozen raspberries
2 tbs chocolate chips

All you have to do is put the three ingredients listed above in the blender and blend, pour into a cup, and eat it with a spoon! If you have the calories you may want to add more chocolate chips.

Make only one serving at a time to avoid over eating. Not that I have ever...

Raspberries (cup): Calories 64, Fat 1g, Carbs: 15g, Protein 2g

Chocolate Chips: 1 tbsp (15g), Calories: 70, Fat: 4g, Carbs:10g, Protein: 1g

Milk (cup): 170 calories, Fat 3g, Carbs: 26g, Protein: 8g

Total Calories:

304

Carbs grams::

111

Fat grams::

Protein grams::

List: 10 Sweet Ideas

Liz — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:50:02 +0000

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I hate to admit this, but I don't have a sweet tooth....I have an entire mouthful of sweet teeth. In my quest for a thin me, this is a huge burden and something I need to either overcome (yeah right) or somehow work around. Since I am strongly against the use of artificial sweeteners because 1) they all taste horrific, 2) I am not convinced of their safety, and 3) there's plenty of research saying they inhibit weight loss anyway (so what's the point?), I have found some other ideas that satisfy my cravings for all things sweet without totally breaking the calorie bank.

Below are 10 foods, food combinations, and beverages I use to tame the beast, listed by descending caloric value....

1) Chocolate-Cherry "Sundae" 280 calories
(adapted from The Flat Belly Diet)

1/2 C low fat cottage cheese (Knudsen is the best)
1/2 C frozen cherries, halved or quartered if you have the patience
1/4 C semi-sweet chocolate chips

Ok, to call this a "sundae" is a stretch, but I needed some sort of name so
there you go. Take your frozen cherries and cut them in half or in quarters
and let them thaw a bit (I nuke mine for about 10 seconds), throw the
cottage cheese on top, then the chocolate chips and stir it around...this
isn't rocket science, people...just completely delicious (albeit
odd-sounding) food! Yes, it's a lot of calories for a snack, but
perfectly reasonable for a meal. Truth be told I have had this for
breakfast every
single day since June and I am still not tired of it!

2) Chocolate Raspberry Shake 280 calories
(adapted from The Flat Belly Diet)

1 C vanilla almond milk
2/3 C frozen raspberries
2T chocolate chips

Put the three ingredients listed above in the blender and blend, pour into a
cup, and eat it with a spoon! If you have the calories you may want to add
more chocolate chips.
Raspberry + Chocolate = YUM

3) Pineapple Orange Smoothie 170 calories

1 C vanilla almond milk
2/3 C frozen pineapple
1/4 C frozen oj concentrate

So the procedure to prepare this is a bit complicated so pay attention....
insert ingredients into blender, attach the lid to the blender jar, then
using your index finger, press the button labeled "blend". When all the
ingredients are incorporated to your desired texture, pour the finished
product into a glass and enjoy! For an extra 100 calories you can add a
scoop of vanilla whey protein powder and get 18 grams of protein!

4) McDonald's soft serve cone 150 calories

There is nothing like a McDonald's soft serve cone. I can say this with
authority because I know it to be a true, hard fact. I go through phases of
foods that I am obsessed with. During my soft serve phase I tried all the
soft serve available in town and McDonald's still came out on top!! A close
second is the Tastee Freez cone at Weinerschnitzel, but that cone will put
you back 230 calories. For just 150 calories, you can enjoy the best soft
serve ice cream out there!! (Side note: if you are ever in New York, you
*must* get a Mister Softee cone from the ice cream truck....it is worth
every single one of the 371 calories that you will be consuming...but since
you can't get it here, we'll still consider McDonald's the best! )

5) Breyer's Chocolate Ice Cream 140 calories for a half cup

If you are more of a Chocolate fan, treat yourself to half a cup of Breyer's
Chocolate Ice Cream. It's made with all natural ingredients so you don't
need to worry about high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils...just
cream, milk, sugar, and deliciousness! Simply measure accurately, put it in
a small bowl, then shove the carton to the back of the freezer so it makes
it harder to get to when you finish your half cup!

6) Strawberries and Cream 110 calories

1 C strawberries, sliced
1/4 c Tru Whip whipped topping

Tru Whip is a whipped topping made with natural ingredients and has 15
calories per tablespoon...think Cool Whip minus the chemically taste and
hydrogenated oils. You can find it at Whole Foods in the freezer section
near the ice cream. Mix it up with the sliced strawberries or dip whole
strawberries into it...either way...it's good!!
...and PS...if you eat it mostly frozen and just slightly thawed, it is kind
of like Mister Softee soft serve (see above)!

7) Chocolate See's Sucker 80 calories

After my first kiddo was born, I received a box of these suckers and ate
only the suckers until they were gone. I do not recommend this! However,
if you are in want (or need, as the case may be!) of some chocolate, help
yourself to one of these! For only 80 calories, you'll get a chocolate fix
that will take a while to get through!

8) Emergen-C 50 calories for 2 packets

In our house, we call this "special soda" in an attempt to make the kids
think they are getting a super awesome treat. Take a medium glass, fill it
with ice (it's best with ice from Sonic, but any will do), pour in 2 packets
of your favorite flavor of Emergen-C (found at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods,
and any other health food or vitamin store, or through the link
below), then fill the glass with
sparkling water (I like the flavored ones from Trader Joe's...no calories,
just flavored sparkling water). Now here's the key: stir it with a
knife....it works way better than stirring with a spoon! If you are a soda
drinker, it may be hard to consider this "soda" but it works in a pinch!
Where else will you find a flavorful fizzy drink that's not filled with junk
and artificial sweeteners for only 50 calories?

9) Good Earth Sweet and Spicy Herbal Tea or Aveda Comforting Tea 0 calories

Both of these teas are just completely delicious! They are rich and not
watery (if that makes sense...) The Good Earth tea has a Red Rooibos base
and is blended with chicory root, peppermint, and more while Comforting Tea
is simply a blend of licorice root, peppermint, fennel, and basil...though
neither of them are minty at all. You can find the Good Earth Sweet and
Spicy Tea at Trader Joe's for about 3 bucks a box and the Aveda Comforting
Tea at Amenities Day Spa in Fig Garden Village for about 20 bucks a box
(yes, you read that right, 20 dollars for tea, but completely worth it!).

10) Orbit Sweet Mint Gum

Chewing Orbit gum is the only exception I make to my "no artificial
sweeteners" rule. I don't know why, but I don't taste it in this
gum....it's just good, sweet gum and I choose to ignore my other reasons for
not using artificial sweeteners...so sue me. = ) That being said, you know
that if I'm chewing gum to satisfy a craving I am in a "desperate times
calls for desperate measures" situation. The problem with chewing gum to
satisfy a craving is that sometimes it just makes me hungrier! Despite all
that, the Sweet Mint flavor tastes just like mint chocolate chip ice cream
with out the chocolate chips! If you prefer a fruitier gum, try the
Strawberry Mist which (inexplicably) tastes *just* like grape Bubble Yum.

Does anyone else out there have any stand-bys in their diet? Any quick sweet tooth fixes? Please share!!

...either way...it's good!!
~Liz

Pineapple Orange Smoothie

Soda and Pancreatic Cancer

Fresno Fitness — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:21:44 +0000

http://www.flickr.com/photos/33755808@N08/ / CC BY 2.0

A recent study by the Karolinska Institue in Sweden of nearly 80,000 men and women from 1997 to 2005 showed that there might be link between soda drinkers and pancreatic cancer. Out of the test group 131 contracted cancer. The institute released a statement to report that drinking soda twice a day increases your chance of getting cancer by 90%; 70% for sugary foods and 50% for fruit juice drinkers. Drinking fizzy, sugary sodas and colas produces too much insulin in many people and may cause cancer.

The type of cancer you would most likely contract by drinking too much soda? Pancreatic. For those of you that don't know; pancreatic cancer is a deadly form of cancer because it is difficult to diagnose and treat. Most people who contract pancreatic cancer face a serious and life threatening disease. The possible signs of pancreatic cancer include jaundice, pain in the upper or middle abdome and back and weight loss.

"Soft drinks are linked with a higher risk of pancreatic cancer."
~Noel Mueller, lead author of a study appearing in the February issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

The pancreas has two main jobs in the body:
To produce juices that help digest (break down) food.
To produce hormones, such as insulin and glucagon, that help control blood sugar levels. Both of these hormones help the body use and store the energy it gets from food.
~National Cancer Institute

Fizzy drinks increase risk of pancreatic cancer - Pressroom - Karolinska Institutet. (n.d.). . Retrieved February 8, 2010, from http://ki.se/ki/jsp/polopoly.jsp?a=19441&d=2637&l=en&newsdep=2637.

Gardner, A. (n.d.). Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk - US News and World Report. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from http://www.usnews.com/health/diet-fitness/diabetes/articles/2010/02/08/soft-drinks-could-boost-pancreatic-cancer-risk.html.

Kage, B. (n.d.). Soda warning: High sugar intake linked to pancreatic cancer. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from http://www.naturalnews.com/021031.html.

Karolinska Insitute. (n.d.). Fizzy drinks increase risk of pancreatic cancer - Pressroom - Karolinska Institutet. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from http://ki.se/ki/jsp/polopoly.jsp?a=19441&d=2637&l=en&newsdep=2637.

National Cancer Institute. (n.d.). Pancreatic Cancer Treatment - National Cancer Institute. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/pancreatic/Patient.

100 Questions & Answers About Pancreatic Cancer, Second Edition

The Five Soft Drink Monsters

It is important to note that the research did not differentiate from regular sodas and diet/sugar free sodas. The research was conducted in Singapore were soda drinkers typically consume regular cola beverages.

Cineculture Film Series: FRESH - Discussion Clip

Fresno Fitness — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:02:59 +0000

Jeremy Lane of RipeNow, Feliz Musqiz of the Vineyard Farmer's Market and Tom Willey of TD Farms suggest one action an individual can take to change from the current food system to a system with greater focus on variety of locally grown food. The views expressed in this clip are those of the discussant and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of Fresno State or the Cineculture film series.
~Katie Johnson

This video was created by Katie Johnson at CSU Fresno to promote a series of events. You can visit her www.youtube.com/KatieJohnson559

Farm Market and eating healthy

References and Citations:

Clough, B. (n.d.). Social media experts join Valley companies - Business - Fresnobee.com. Retrieved February 2, 2010, from http://www.fresnobee.com/business/story/1802086.html.

Johnson, K. (n.d.). Facebook | Katie Johnson. Retrieved February 2, 2010, from http://www.facebook.com/katiejohnson2003?ref=nf.

The Social Media Bible: Tactics, Tools, and Strategies for Business Success

Social Media Marketing: An Hour a Day

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Kitchen, Cooking and Shopping Ideas

Fresno Fitness — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:03:05 +0000

Awesome Soy Ginger Chicken and Greens

Peter — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:32:05 +0000

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Need a quick meal for four people? Try out this recipe. It's awesome. In less than an hour you'll get a great meal that features a tangy soy ginger sauce and dark leafy greens.

Belly Fat

A Spoonful of Ginger : Irresistible Health-Giving Recipes from Asian Kitchens

Allrecipes.com. (n.d.). Peeling Ginger - Allrecipes. Retrieved January 24, 2010, from http://allrecipes.com/howto/peeling-ginger/detail.aspx.

Whole Foods. (n.d.). Soy Ginger Chicken and Greens | WholeFoodsMarket.com. Retrieved January 8, 2010, from http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipeId=1940.

Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available in the Whole Foods Market Family of Brands.

1/2 cup soy ginger sauce*
2 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
6 to 8 cups assorted fresh winter greens (kale, collards, mustard and/or chard)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil*
6 cups julienned carrots 1/2 cup chopped scallions

Get a small bowl and then combine the soy sauce and chicken together. Let marinate at least 30 minutes or longer for a deeper taste. Remember to wash the greens thoroughly and then trim and chop the kale, collard or chard roughly. Next in a large pot, boil water. Now blanch the greens in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and immediately cool to retain the rich color of the greens. When cool, drain and set aside the greens. In a large sauté pan or wok, heat olive oil over medium high heat and sauté chicken about 5 minutes until well browned. Add carrots, scallions and cooked greens. Sauté another 3 to 5 minutes, tossing to mix ingredients. Serve with additional soy ginger sauce.

If you don't have a peeler handy or forget it on the way to the game, peeling or scraping ginger with a spoon is another great way to peel the ginger root.

Nutrition Per serving (About 8oz/231g-wt.): 220 calories (90 from fat), 9g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 19g protein, 17g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 35mg cholesterol, 1160mg sodium

Online Help for Grocery Shopping

Fresno Fitness — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:32:28 +0000

Check out this great new online website to help you create grocery lists for a healthy, inexpensive lifestyle. The only way to get fit and stay fit is to plan. Here's a great free online tool members can use to do just that.

A Great Shopping Tool

TOP CHEF: COOK DINNER WITH OUR CULINOLOGY STUDENTS

Fresno Fitness — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 5:15pm

TOP CHEF: COOK DINNER WITH OUR CULINOLOGY STUDENTS
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
5:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Family Food Science Building, Room 108

Join the students from the Culinology® Club under the guidance of Professor Klaus Tenbergen in preparing a multi-course meal using Fresno State agricultural products. Open to 18 University Club members, register early as this will be a sellout. Members are encouraged to bring guests. $ 25.00 per person.

University Club members will be teamed with students to prepare a tasting menu. Come hungry as we will enjoy what you prepare.

*If you are interested in attending this event please let Laura Alcantar know by today 10/27/09. Also, please submit your payment as soon as possible to the Provost’s Office, HML 4116. We accept cash or checks payable to: California State University, Fresno or Fresno State. ONLY 2 SPACES AVAILABLE.