Blog
May
Students Earn Their Green Thumb
Culver City elementary schools are participating in GrowingGreat, a nonprofit school garden and nutrition education organization. GrowingGreat’s garden program actively involves students in the process of planting, tending, harvesting, eating, and selling organic produce. “It’s been a good experience, because we can pick the vegetables we planted and make a…
Mar
Burger Lounge Grand Opening!
Burger Lounge is now open in Santa Monica and you’re invited! Join us for a great meal with our mouth watering “grass-fed” burgers. Bring your appetite, bring a friend!
Feb
Winter Volunteer of the Seasons
Veggie Grill Co-Founder T.K. Pillan answers a few questions following their GrowingGreat Volunteer of the Season award: · When and why did you first get involved with GrowingGreat? We got involved with GrowingGreat back in 2009 (a little over a year after we opened our second Veggie Grill and first…
Feb
Curry Girls Kitchen February Cooking Classes
Curry Girls Kitchen February Cooking Classes “Monday Night Dinners” Mediterranean/Italian Theme ALL RECIPES GLUTEN FREE! Family Monday Night Dinners Part1 • Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 Time: 11:15-1:15pm • Monday, February 25th, 2013 Time: 6:45-8:45pm (EVENING CLASS) Menu: Peggy’s Famous Evy’s Garden Organic Marinara House Cilantro Basil Pesto Spaghetti Squash Lasagna…
Jan
Thank you for your support in 2012!
Welcome to 2013! We are excited to announce that our end-of-year goal to raise 20 scholarships by January 1st was successful!! We were able to raise $21,115.00!! Thanks to your gracious efforts, GrowingGreat will be able to expand our curriculum to schools that would otherwise not be able to. Our…
Dec
Welcome Veggie Grill, our newest partner!
GrowingGreat is pleased to be partnering with Veggie Grill, a west-coast based restaurant that “redefines classic American comfort food with flavorful and craveable 100% plant-based soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and desserts.” Veggie Grill is a natural partner for GrowingGreat since their mission is “Make it fun to eat wholesome.” And…
Nov
Healing Soup
1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced or grated 1 clove garlic ½ cup scallions or green onion all parts used 3 Cups chopped Bok Choy 5 Cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 Cup water 1 Tbl. wheat free Tamari sauce, organic soy sauce, or Braggs Aminos 1…
Nov
Cold Season Tea
Cold Season Tea Makes 2 large batches 4-6 lemons washed and quartered 1-2 lemon grass stalks washed and cut in 2-3” pieces. Thicker pieces halved (Available at Farmers Markets) 3 cinnamon sticks crushed 1-2” piece fresh ginger sliced in 6 pieces Raw sage honey to taste (Available at Farmers Markets)…
Nov
Peggy’s Nourishing Chicken Soup
Stay warm and healthy this holiday season! 7 Tips for a strong Immune System. Hydrate with plenty of water and herbal tea We love our Tulsi from organic India with raw sage honey. Get plenty of rest and sleep Exercise at least 3 times a week, yes walking counts! Eat…
