Four Things at Brainfood That Warm Our Hearts on Cold and Snowy Days

Submitted by Julie Margolies on Friday, January 22, 2016

Winter has officially arrived in DC, but here at Brainfood there is plenty to bring us warm fuzzies in the midst of icy weather:

1. Teamwork from our youth Participants and Volunteers
With smaller groups of students present in class due to this wintry weather, our adult volunteers have therare chance to dosome hands-on cooking! While the volunteers and students see each other on a regular basis, they really got to know each other we

ll working one-on-one to create some super delicious food.

2. Team Homegrown making fresh ginger soda
The warming, spicy flavor of ginger is the perfect ingredient for a wintry all-natural homemade soft drink. Ginger’s natural qualities can also help boost your immune systems, which is important for anyone who’s been walking outside or shoveling during this winter storm!
3. Our garden is STILL growing!

The Brainfood Youth Garden brings so much joy to all involved with Brainfood – the student visitors get hands on experience seeing where their food comes from, volunteers get to learn about urban agriculture while supporting our educational programming, and instructors get access to fresh and exciting ingredients at no cost! While you might think the garden would shut down in this weather, our Garden Manager Lyssa

has winterized the beds – covering them with Agribon to protect the plants from the cold, snow, and frost. Kale in particular is a very hearty vegetable and can survive even the extreme weather we’ve been experiencing here in the District!

4. Hearty, warming Shepherd's Pie
Need we say more? There’s nothing better than a steaming dish of stick-to-your-ribs food with weather like this.