Healthy Cinco de Mayo

Healthy Cinco de Mayo

We hand-picked these simple and healthy Mexican-themed treats, sure to delight this Cinco de Mayo. So what are you waiting for? Time to get in the kitchen – andale, andale! Pina Colada Smoothie Ingredients: 1 large frozen banana, cut into chunks 1 C fresh pineapple, chopped ½ tsp vanilla ¼...

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Healthy Easter Menu

Want to serve something festive and healthy this Easter, but don’t know what to make?  Check out these delightful Easter menu suggestions. APPETIZER #1: Easter Eggs These Easter-themed hardboiled eggs are sure to delight! More info here.   APPETIZER #2: Carrots, Pita Chips, and Hummus This...

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Jack Johnson and GrowingGreat team up again

Jack Johnson and GrowingGreat team up again to promote sustainable and local food systems We are happy to announce that once again, Jack Johnson has selected GrowingGreat to have a booth at his Los Angeles tour stop, this time at the Greek Theatre on August 27th and 28th, 2014.  For the 3rd...

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Healthy Eating Month Interview With Shaun Dry

Read what Shaun Dry, Executive Chef at Rock’n Fish, Manhattan Beach has to say about healthy eating. GG: What does healthy eating mean to you? Shaun: It means that that you have to eat different types of food that give you the nutrition that your body needs to survive, thus giving you the energy...

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Healthy Eating Month Interview with Missy Keltner

In our second installment of Healthy Eating Month interviews, we chatted with Missy Keltner, Manager at Rock & Brews, El Segundo, about her ideas on healthy eating. GG: What does healthy eating mean to you? Missy: Healthy eating does not mean you have to deprive yourself of the food you love...

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Healthy Eating Month Interview: Chris Garasic

We are excited to present our first of several to come Healthy Eating Month Interviews! In our first installment, we interviewed Chris Garasic, Executive Chef at Shade Hotel, Manhattan Beach. GG: What does healthy eating mean to you? Chris: To me eating healthy means eating the right foods that...

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Healthy Eating Month

  GrowingGreat has partnered with several South Bay restaurants to celebrate and encourage healthy eating in the month of March. Each restaurant has agreed to denote healthy options on their menus, with portions of the proceeds benefitting GrowingGreat. Visit the below restaurants in the...

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Healthy and Sweet Valentine’s Day Treats

Healthy and Sweet Valentine’s Day Treats

Show your loved ones just how much you care with these homemade, healthy and sweet Valentine’s Day treats. Love Potion  Float ice cubes made from pomegranate juice in a fruit smoothie (like the Cabbage Berry one below) for a special “love potion” your sweetie is sure to enjoy. Recipe here...

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