Spring 2019 Issue
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
SPRING INTO WELLNESS
I write you as I stare out the window awaiting what will hopefully be the last snowfall of 2019. You know how March typically brings a...
THE FOOD LIFE
Eat Well, Feel Well - Wholesome Philadelphia Food Finds You'll Savor
This spring, treat yourself to health with wholesome local finds you’ll savor.
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Tea Time: Relax with an herbal infusion.
✅ EASE TEA
The early days of spring are still chilly enough for tea. Try this blend by Kensington-based Terra Luna Herbals. The combo of passionflower, stinging nettle and tulsi is a soothing stress-buster. Available at Riverwards Produce, 2200 E. Norris St., 215.678.4304, riverwardsproduce.com.
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✅ SOOM SILAN
Made from 100% steamed and pressed whole dates, this sweetener has fewer grams of sugar than honey and maple syrup. The Philadelphia-based company, purveyor of Soom tahini, recommends trying its silan in dressings, on oatmeal and as a substitute for sugar in baked treats. Find it at local grocery stores or online: soomfoods.com.
✅ LUNCH AT V MARKS THE SHOP
The new market in Point Breeze stocks their fridge with wraps from Tattooed Mom’s, soups from Miss Rachel’s Pantry, and “cheese” dips from Soy Café. Shop all-vegan snacks and grab lunch. V Marks the Shop, 1515 McKean St., vmarkstheshop.com.
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✅ SPINACH
Let’s put this overlooked leafy green back in the limelight. We love the crinkly savoy variety—its nutty flavor is equally delicious in salads or sautéed. Look for its broad leaves at farmers’ markets this spring.
✅ SOONDUBOO JIGAE
This Korean soft-tofu stew, loaded with vegetables and warming gochujang, is perfect on a drizzly spring night. At Dae Bak it arrives bubbling hot with a raw egg on the side. Crack the egg straight into the pot, and watch it cook before your eyes. Dae Bak, 1016 Race St., 267.457.5876.
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✅ DAIJA’S SUPER SNACKS
Chock full of power ingredients like nuts and hemp seeds, Daijaʼs Super Snacks pack a healthy punch. We love the Sunflower Pumpkin flavor—it’s great in yogurt or salads, but even better straight up. Find it at local markets or order it online: dajiassupersnacks.com.
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