Newsletter - September 1, 2021

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Video: On Labor Day We Honor "The Greatest Generation”

Dear brothers and sisters,

Here in Berkeley, one of the greatest universities has been home to 110 noble laureates. Yet, at the same time, the  sidewalks, all around are filled with the tents of the homeless. Could there be a more graphic illustration of the isolation and loneliness that is making us sick? Then there is obesity. Apparently, some feel they have to revert to a fetal condition for the  love and attention  they so desperately need. Think of it! 140 million Americans are obese.   

Then there is the insatiable appetite for ultra processed food. It seems that what they crave is the hit of calories that creates a high. The next stop, tragically enough, is diabetes.Then there is cardio vascular and cancer.                                                                           

Why not emulate “the greatest generation”. Plant a victory garden as they did after Pearl Harbor.

By May 1943, there were 18 million victory gardens in the United States – 12 million in cities and 6 million on farms. In that year these backyard gardens produced 40% of all vegetables consumed in the U.S.

Eleanor Roosevelt instituted a  victory garden on the White House lawn.

Why not start with friends and neighbors together in community gardens. Then go on to edible schoolyards. In almost every municipality there is  vacant land. What  edible landscapes it can make.

We need not continue down the road to Zimbabwe. Just as the greatest generation brought us out of the depression and won the war, so too, this generation can reverse the downward spiral. Together , we can achieve the "new birth of freedom" Abraham Lincoln prophesied.

Jesse Schwartz
President

Living Tree Community Foods

Video: See How MUCH You Can Grow in a Family Garden! by GrowVeg

Living Tree Victory Garden Video Contest

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Take us on a tour!

We'd love to visit your garden now that harvest time is approaching. Your garden could be in your backyard, your front yard, your community garden or edible schoolyard. It  could even be in your kitchen if you’re doing sprouts and wheat grass.

We invite you to do a  video. Take us with you as you walk down the rows of lettuce, spinach and kale. Maybe there's even a pumpkin patch. You could even be in your kitchen if you’re doing sprouts and wheat grass.Why not play Mozart or Mendelssohn in the background?

Furthermore, we’ll share your video with brothers and sisters everywhere, featuring it in our newsletter.   

We will award a $300 gift certificate for the most beguiling entry.

Please send your recipe video here

Contest ends Sunday September 19th.


Recipe: Almond Butter Chocolate Fudge Chunk Ice Cream {Paleo & Vegan}

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Easy no churn Almond Butter Chocolate Fudge Chunk Ice Cream that's made with just 6 ingredients and is paleo, vegan, and contains no refined sugar.

Ingredients

For the Ice Cream

  • 2 medium size bananas ripe but not overripe
  • 1 and 1/3 cups unsweetened creamy almond butter
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 and 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the Fudge

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cream almond butter
  • 1/2 cup Enjoy Life Brand dark chocolate morsels these are dairy free and soy free
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan or freezer safe container by lining with parchment paper if desired*

  2. Put the bananas and almond butter in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Add in the almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla and blend again, until combined and creamy but not too long (less blending will prevent air pockets from forming in the ice cream.)

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September Victory Garden Sale

10% off this month’s featured items (Remember, if you buy 3 or more of any Living Tree manufactured product, you get an additional 10% off!)
Hazelnut Chocolate Almond Butter – Alive and Organic

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Hazelnut Chocolate Almond Butter is created in Berkeley, California from a combination of alive, raw organic nuts and dark chocolate. Starting with almonds grown by California family farmers, we’ve added Oregon grown hazelnuts and our organic dark chocolate. The flavors of the butter are accentuated by our organic Hawaiian Native Forest Honey and pink crystal salt. It is produced slowly, in small batches, to give it a wondrous, creamy texture.

Hemp Heart Butter – Alive and Organic

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Hemp Heart Butter is created in Berkeley, California from a combination of alive, raw organic seeds and oil. Starting with hemp seeds, we’ve added sesame seeds and black sesame oil. The flavors of the seeds are accentuated by our organic Hawaiian Native Forest Honey and pink crystal salt. It is produced slowly, in small batches, to give it a wondrous, creamy texture.

California Olives – Organic & Sundried

Living Tree Community Foods California grown organic black olives are a tasty addition to salads. Cured in salt and then sundried and rolled in extra virgin olive oil. Contains sea salt, organic spices, olive oil. These olives contain pits.

New! Items For September

Tahini - Alive and Organic

Back in stock! From New Crop sesame seeds just harvested.

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Sesame Tahini is created in Berkeley, California from alive, raw organic sesame seeds grown by Mexican family farmers. It is produced slowly, in small batches, to give it a wondrous, creamy texture. Imagine it in hummus, alive pies, or combined with organic honey for a deliciously decadent halva.

Cherry & Honey Filled Chocolate Bars - Organic

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Cherry & Honey Filled Chocolate Bars are a true delight. We make chocolate from scratch and fill it with a smooth cherry and honey mixture. Kids and adults alike will love it.

Opportunities at Living Tree Community Foods

Sales Manager - We are seeking a sales manager; ideally with 3-5 years of experience in the food industry. Perfect for someone in empathy with alive, organic foods.

Internship - If you are contemplating a career in the organic food industry, why not begin with an internship. Work side by side with us in sales and marketing. We also offer hands-on experience in making nut butters, oils and chocolates.

For more information, write to us and send a resume to jesse@livingtreecommunity.com

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