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Tulip Farm in New Jersey

Tulip farm in New Jersey? YES PLEASE. The tulip farm I went to near Seattle a few years ago was so breathtaking, I jumped at the chance to go again.

I’d never even heard of Holland Ridge Farms until recently (it’s about 90 minutes from NYC by car) and I’m so glad I got to visit it this year. There are typically two weeks in April each year when the tulips bloom and you pay $15 to come and pick your own to take home ($1 per tulip you pick).

Since the bloom dates are never set in stone, it’s best to sign up for the farm’s text alerts which let you know when tickets go on sale. (Text VIP to (855) 363-2843 to sign up to their VIP text list.)

What’s really shocking is how massive the grounds are. I was expecting an insane amount of people since it’s so popular, but the farm is so huge you rarely feel overcrowded.

Obviously the bathroom situation is bad (portable toilets) since it’s outdoors, but it’s best to come to terms with that before you arrive.

There are a ton of food trucks and the best thing we ate were the meatballs from Your Sister’s Balls. I don’t know if we were just starving, but they were incredible.

GENTLE TIP: if you do really want to go here, may I recommend going with a friend and not a partner? Only because 90% of the men I saw looked absolutely miserable. The children looked pretty exhausted, too, now that I think of it. All the photo-taking and walking, it’s sort of a kid’s nightmare. Definitely go with someone who doesn’t complain and can take a decent photo of you, ie. a close friend.

It was such a perfect way to spend a spring afternoon, I can’t recommend it enough.

[bluecoolr]

4, 19, 26 and 49 for Cheryl

8, 12, 17 and 46 for Susannah

Please and thank you :3

Sol, my love! 🥹🥹💕 Thank you for sending asks for my lil girlies!! These got a bit too long but I loved writing them!

Cheryl

4. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, snacks - which do they look forward to the most?

Once she’s sent to the reform school, all her meals become one mushy blur. Just shoved through a slot in her door. But when she was released from solitary confinement and allowed to have lunch in the mess hall with the other teens, she looked forward to them. Usually, the portions were bigger and warmer.

Before the reform school though, she frequented diners, and she usually ordered lunch food. Sandwiches and fries, or a variety of. She likes to take trips from her town to NYC or even Canada. She rides a bus (sometimes hitchhikes) and walks around, checking out stores and diners. You’ll often find her tucked away in a booth, sometimes with one foot on the bench, completely in her own world.

9. What position do they like to sleep in?

On her side! Curled up like a C while hugging a pillow. She kind of looks like a child, and in the short while that she’s asleep is the only time you can really see her at peace.

26. Surprise birthday party! How do they react?

She steps through the door, the lights switch on, everybody shouts “Surprise!”, and there’s this genuine look of fear on her face. She’s already stepped back. Then, she looks around, sees all the smiling, caring people, the candles on the birthday cake, and more importantly the name on the banner and the fear gives way to confusion and finally tears. Someone cared enough. Someone liked her enough to throw her a real party. She’s never been so happy in so long.

49. Do they have any scars? How did they get them?

She does, but nothing remarkable. She has scrapes and deep cuts that have scarred over. Nothing iodine or laceration glue couldn’t fix (Yes, including the wounds she got from getting beat up). Cheryl likes the sting of alcohol and iodine on her wounds. Hates gauze. Does not like it when it sticks to the skin 😬

Susannah

8. What do they wear to bed?

Ruffly nightdresses she makes herself. The designs are reminiscent of the Regency Era. If Odile or “Alice” or Ophelia ever ended up staying with the Todds at their farm, Susannah’s going to gift her some of these 🥹💕 She knows they aren’t Ophelia’s style but she’ll assure her they’re very comfy.

12. It’s a rainy day, what will they do cooped up inside all day?

She’s rushing out to take the laundry off the line, and then settles on cleaning indoors. Once her usual chores are done, she’ll find time to mend her siblings clothes while listening to the radio. If Darrell or Judah are around, she’ll watch a movie with them. Their choices are always full of romance and incredibly melodramatic. Of course, she grabs the remote to skip the kissing/intimate scenes for Judah’s sake.

17. What’s their favorite time of the year and why?

Spring! Around the time for Easter. She finds everything so symbolic and beautiful, with all the flowers blooming again. She usually goes all out on Easter Sunday. The meals are more extravagant than on Thanksgiving or Christmas, and the house is decorated with flowers, chocolate/painted eggs, and little banners Salome made!

46. Do they have a sweet tooth?

Oh, she loves cakes and pies! But she’s careful not to eat too much because she’s very conscious about her weight.

[vostok3-ka]

For the tag game, I have to immediately go for Killashandra because it just sticks out so much. What happened in Ireland, Aisha???

Ahhh my favourite WIP! Thank you so much for the ask Max! I love this work so much, I'm so in love with the concept and idea and vibe and playlists and everything and yet- I have only written two google docs pages for it... This fic is about Steve and Bucky's Irish history and their relationship with the Irish revolution and the troubles, and the Irish mob in NYC. It is supposed to be really Irish-based, and explores the Soldier's involvement with the Troubles in Ireland. This one is fairly new, and I am so excited to work on it (after my exams, crying shaking sobbing) Here is a little snippet:

Gentle flowers rolled across the hills, blanketing the little country road with their sweet smell. A carriage, horse-drawn, held together with haphazard pieces of nailed-in wood, creaked and groaned its way along the path, large stallion bobbing his head as if in tandem to the noise. "We're almost there," the driver yelled over the racket, tilting his head backward slightly, addressing the man huddled between the bales of hay the back. "Thank you," the man muttered and hunched deeper into his jacket. His face was flushed a gentle rose, dark hair barely reaching the tips of his ears, and he bore the expression of a person who wanted nothing more than to be somewhere else. Beside him, to his left and close to the back of the carriage, was a large bag, wedged in between two particularly sturdy bales of hay. Loose straps, clearly made to be fitted around a torso or shoulders, fluttered in the breeze, buckles clicking against each other on the occasions they met. Sighing deeply the man let his head fall back onto some hay, squinting up at the bright sky. It was shockingly clear, with not a single cloud to be seen, and the sun smiled cheerfully down at his inquiring face. He raised an arm, and threw it over his eyes, blocking out the brightness. Next thing he registered was the chattering sound of a young girl, as well the lack of rolling wheels and clobbering hooves. Something banged against the side of the carriage across him and he shot into a sitting position, left hand making an whirring noise. He shoved it beneath his jacket across his torso, and glared at the offending source. A bright eyed girl, no older than twenty, laughed at his expression, before directing her gaze at the driver. "Where'd you find this one?" "Picked him up somewhere between here and there." "That doesn't answer my question," she whined. Hopping down from his seat, the driver clapped his horse on the back. The animal huffed, and the girl turned back to the man in the back. "What's your name?" "Slavik" "No last name?" "Morozov." The answer was curt, and Morozov stood up in the back of the carriage, tugging his bag free and slinging one of the loose straps over his shoulder so that the entire thing hung down at his hip. He slung a leg over the side, and leapt down in one smooth motion. The ground felt oddly still beneath his feet, and he swayed slightly. The girl laughed again, and he shot her an annoyed look. "Not used to carriages?" "No." The driver watched them with an amused smile. "Eh, Morozov," he grinned. "You'll get used to them soon enough living here." Morozov's face twitched at the mention of the word "living" and he peered around him. They were in what looked like a farm's courtyard a way away from the rest of the little town. Behind them, a farmhouse with an astonishingly large chimney cast shadows over the courtyard. A barn stood a little distance out, along with some other scattered buildings that disappeared behind the farmhouse. "He's going to live here?" the girl asked, surprise coloring her voice. "No." "Down in town," the driver clarified as he went round to the front of his horse, gripping the reins he had thrown forward.

Thank you so much for the ask and have a lovely day!!!

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"Where do I Go?" (Hair) Lyrical Analysis

This is a song from the musical "Hair" that discusses the conflicted minds of young men in the sixties that were drafted to go to war.

"Where do I go? Follow the river Where do I go? Follow the gulls"

This whole musical monologue that Claude delivers is in the form of a question. In this instance, the river represents the freewheeling and natural ways of the hippies. The gulls represent the militant and uniform ways of the U.S. army.

"Where is the something Where is the someone That tells me why I live and die?"

Claude is asking for any type of direction, whether it be spiritual (something) or physical (someone); does he live for himself, finding joy and spreading joy to others? Or does he live only to serve what he has been told is a greater purpose by being in the military and dying for his country?

"Where do I go? Follow the children Where do I go? Follow their smiles"

There's sort of a double meaning here. Claude is talking about the youth of America, which could mean literal children, or it could mean the hippies he has associated himself with, also known as 'flower children.' Children are innocent and not exposed to the horrors of war, and the flower children vie to be happy and joyful as much as possible.

"Is there an answer In their sweet faces That tells me why I live and die?"

He's looking for any physical proof that might answer his question (his weary query, if you will). The joy in the faces of America's rebellious youth might convince him to integrate himself with that crowd and find peace for himself. On the other hand, the war propaganda he has been fed all his life convinces him that the happy, youthful faces of young children are what he will be protecting by dying in the war. He is convinced his death will aid in the fight to upkeep the freedom of his country.

"Follow the wind song Follow the thunder Follow the neon in young lovers' eyes"

'Wind song' refers to following where his heart and desires lead him, which is likely with the hippies. 'Thunder' in this context could refer to how vocal the supporters of the anti-war movement are, or it could refer to how vocal the supporters of the war itself have been. After all, he is not immune to propaganda. 'Neon in young lovers eyes' refers to the optimism and brightness of the hippies. The sixties were at the end of the 'Golden age of Neon' as well, which is likely why this reference was made.

"Down to the gutter Up to the glitter Into the city where the truth lies"

The way I see it, there are two ways to look at this. One could be physically. As an enlightened hippy, he would be living in the gutters and the nastier parts of NYC, whereas he will be seen as a glamorous hero should he become a fallen soldier (at least that's what he's been told). On the other hand, if he fights in the war, he will be down in the trenches, getting bruised and filthy before he dies a gruesome death. If he stays with the hippies and continues to live a fun and joyous life, he might be closer to his spirituality and thus ascend into a fuzzy yet tranquil state of mind, like he has seen glimpses of during his trips on LSD and marijuana. Moving all the way from a small town farm, he expected the romance of the city to give him some answers, and yet, as he roams the NYC streets on the way to be officially drafted into the military, he comes up empty-handed and more conflicted than ever. Even though his Oklahoma sensibilities would otherwise spark caution when dealing with the city hippies, he never actively avoids them, instead choosing to spend his last few days with them. This is because he is, perhaps subconsciously, he is looking for a reason not to fight and die in the war. He cannot find this reason within himself as he has been convinced it is his destiny, just like many of his fellow countrymen.

"Where do I go? Follow my heartbeat Where do I go? Follow my hand"

His heartbeat tells him to stay where he is, be happy, enjoy life. His hand, though, is physical. It is present. And it clutches a draft card.

"Where will they lead me? And will I ever Discover why I live and die?"

Will the hippy life be as fulfilling as Timothy Leary promises? Will his involvement in the war lead to his death? Will his death ever matter? What will these things yield?

"Why do I live?"

Living for himself, following his morals, and disposing of the draft card. One choice.

"Why do I die?"

His predetermined fate to die in a foreign country. One choice.

"Tell me why Tell me where"

Where will it all happen? Where will his country lead him to die if he chooses to fight for them instead of against them?

"Tell me why Tell me why!"

A final, desperate call for help, answered by the unheard and disembodied voices shouting "Freedom!" But does he fight for his own freedom, or the freedom of his country?

It is worth pointing out that most hippies believed that by fighting for their own freedom, they were fighting for the freedom of their country. But this is a hard conclusion to come to when you've only been exposed to that way of thinking for a short time.

I get really excited about lyrical analysis; it's one of my favorite things to do and it makes my brain cells vibrate. Please let me know what you think in the comments or reblogs :)

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Manmeet Sandhu in NYC, Day 20

Back to NYC...@11.30 attended morning mass at Most Precious Blood church, Canal Street. the church is dedicated to St. Gennaro . The church is beautiful and is visited by Italians as well as Vietnamese neighbourhood. This was the first mass that i attended ... recieved a communion wafer or 'the body of Christ' as they call it and kept a little for my daughter...

Now off to a new area of NYC that I have not visited  before... travelling in Subway JZ  to Hattie Carthan Herban  Farm, Brooklyn 

It started raining in the morning and literally kept pouring all the time till i was out travelling ,a short walk  from the subway, some Halloween decorations by the roadsides ...and I reached the herban farm. The farm  was  plot of land used by the community people to grow and sell organic vegetables, there were a few temporary wooden sheds and a lot of wild looking tomato bushes, squashes, mushrooms were growing around, amongst other plants ...

A senior lady who seemed to be leading the group of people around on the farm was practising some sort of ritual..., i later got to know , the it was related to Equinox celebration, some form of healing practice related to the community there. She was burning herbs like sage and rosemary...and then created a mix of herbs and flowers in a wok and gave the people around a ritualistic scrubbing / wash. While she was performing the ritual, i looked around, spoke to people around...a girl named Sasha gave me a tour of the place .Sasha turned out to be of Indian origin from New Delhi, shared some information about the program and it's outreach program for the community youth ... i bought few apples and vegetables from her. 

She shared info about one of their program, where one can be a member, pay a monthly fee and recieve a regular supply of vegetables and fruits every month...

Eventually it was my turn to get 'healed', ... hands in wok, i could smell the flowers and other oils, the lady scrubbed me with sun flowers... a little awkward... also enjoyed some hibiscus and ginger juice, free gifts for special guests ☺️...walked back to the station...

[brandycranby]

brandy!!!! putting treats out for little old me...? 🥺🥰 ::sniff sniff:: 🥹 that's soooo sweet thank you! 🥰also, don't worry about hoarding that ask! ☺️💕

hehe so listen. I think steve knows how to camp in the sense of putting a sleeping bag down somewhere and falling asleep 😌 however... I sometimes wonder how his childhood would affect his behaviour in a situation like that. yanno, is he going to give no shit bc of the serum or is he still going to be worried about germs/how cold it's going to get/etc. bc he was such a sickly child? 🤔 anyways. I don't think he'd know what to do with all of the modern camping gear and stuff 😂 but I feel like raccoon hybrid reader would absolutely vibe with steve's bare minimum approach and just sleep under the stars with him 🥰🥹

ahhh I love these two so much 😭🫣 would our sweet reader collect nice and shiny rocks for all the friends waiting back at the compound? 👀 would reader share some of the treasures that were found (flowers and berries) with steve but only in exchange for kissies? 🥹 and what would steve do to pass the time? did he bring a sketchbook? is he drawing little sketches of reader? ::screeching:: 😭👀🫣 I‘m going to stop myself there HOW CUTE WOULD THAT BE PLSSSS OMG 🙃😂

thank you for thinking of me AND giving me one of your sweet lil baby potatoes, sweet brandy! 🥺🥰 hope you have a good start into the week ☀️🌸💕

-🦝

MY DEAR SWEET RACCOON ANON you don't know how many times i've thought about steve growing up as a city boy and having to rough it in europe during wwii or him serumed vs preserumed 🥺

i don't think he'd give a shit about germs lolol this man would wander through a subway tunnel and wade through nyc flood waters without fear of tetanus. ticks probably scare him but he's such an urban dweller that he'd see a mama bear and her cub and be like aww 🥺. meanwhile, raccoon reader is yanking him away

hehe they do the bare minimum shelter plus a safe campfire so they stay warm n cozy. but snuggling under the stars is a good alternative 😌💕💕 their trips are peaceful and calm (for steve) and wonderfully stimulating (for raccoon reader). he gets to sketch the great outdoors, maybe bring out a portable watercolor kit while she ✨forages✨ hehe stevie gets to share if he's very nice and gives kissies 😚

sometimes he wakes up to a pile of mushrooms and fruits at the campsite. one time, he finds a heap of carrots, tomatoes, and tatos.... coincidentally, they've stopped very near a vegetable farm. shh, raccoon hybrid!reader jus being a good provider 🥺

giving u a forehead kissie mwah mwah

[thebusinessmagnate]

Kim van Haaster: Botanically Sourcing Clean Skincare Products Using Dutch Tulips at Bloomeffects

Many of us who follow a religious skincare routine know that the sourcing of ingredients and the kinds of natural skincare ingredients are very important factors that determine a consumer’s purchase. We as consumers research endlessly before making any beauty and cosmetic purchase as it’s a common fact that not all skincare line products manufactured and produced by such companies use safe, natural, allergy, and toxic-free ingredients and chemicals that work for the people. Understandably each person’s skin is different, but it is still an unfortunate situation that companies use harsh and harmful chemicals to do a quick job rather which is quite damaging in the long run. Botanically and naturally sourced from the Earth ingredients can range from petals, roots, stems, oils, extracts, seeds, and flowers. Each part of a particular plant and tree at any stage of its growth can be used for its aromatic, therapeutic, wellness, antioxidant, and cosmetic properties. For example, the flower Rose has been used for ages whose rose petals and seeds are distilled, steamed, or extracted from the manufacturing processes so that Rose Water, Rose Essential Oils, Rosehip Oils, and Rose Extracts are produced for several skincare benefits like Anti-aging, Healing, Soothing, Hydrating, Rejuvenating, and for its Aromatic purposes. They are produced and marketed by brands such as Facial Mists, Toners, Cleansers, Soaps and Washes, Perfumes, Body Sprays, Serums, Creams, Moisturizers, and more. 

Like the Rose, there are many other botanically sourced natural ingredients used in the cosmetic industry as one of the ingredients or as the main ingredient in the product. Aloe Vera, Lavender, Jojoba, Chamomile, and Cherry Blossoms are some of the other natural ingredients that are manufactured and produced as skincare products. But there are certain rare botanically and naturally sourced ingredients used by clean beauty brands, whose valuable properties contain sustainability and regenerative capabilities, that are present in the cultivation and replanting processes of their flower bulbs. Like the dark purple Dutch Tulips that are used as the main ingredient in Bloomeffects cosmeceutical skincare product line. This proprietary Dutch Tulip Complex is grown and naturally sourced from a fourth-generational parent farm in The Netherlands. Bloomeffects was founded in 2019 by Kim van Haaster after she married her husband – H.M. van Haaster’s fourth-generational Dutch Tulip farmer. While the farm is in The Netherlands, the Tulips are exported to the U.S. where Bloomeffects headquarters are located in New York City, NY. Therefore this article will share insights on both Founder/CEO – Kim van Haaster and her personal care product manufacturing brand – Bloomeffects, of their inspiring and widely-effective skincare experience. 

The Light Tulip Bulb Moment:

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Bloomeffects is Kim van Haaster, who established the company in 2019, in NYC, USA. After her marriage to her fourth-generational Dutch Tulip farmer of the famous Netherland grower and exporter of dark purple Dutch Tulips – H.M. van Haaster, Kim had a “light tulip bulb moment”, as she so describes that time to be as. She learned that Tulips continue to grow for about 2 cm or more after being cut. So, with this exciting new revelation and find, Kim secured two Dutch Government Grants for research purposes, where it was discovered that Tulips provide hydrating and rejuvenating properties that benefit the skin. When compared to Roses in plant-based skincare products, it was also found that Tulips are 2x richer in organic acids, 4.5x richer in fatty acids, and have even more amino acids. What with Kim’s challenges in addressing her eczema and allergy-prone skin combined with her passion for clean and conscious beauty that also is equally effective in resolving such skin concerns, the Founder/CEO had always dreamed of having her own skincare line after decades of working in the cosmeceutical industry. She worked closely with color cosmetics, hair care, fragrance, and skincare as well. 

Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Kim van Haaster is a Chinese-Vietnamese who moved to the U.S. and began working in New York City’s corporate sector. Having a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Business Degree in Marketing from Monash University, Kim started her career as a Retail Coordinator at Colonial First State Global Asset Management. She then became a Marketing Manager at GPT Group, a Skincare Brand Manager at Mentholatum Australasia, and a Senior Brand Manager of The Biggest Loser at Probiotec Limited. Then she became an Account Director on contract, a Global Senior Director of Marketing, and a Head of Marketing & Sales. In 2017, Kim founded and was a consultant at First Impact Beauty, and then in 2019, she founded Bloomeffects and has been leading the brand in its proprietary Dutch Tulip Complex to date. 

From Bulb to Bloom with Kim van Haaster at Bloomeffects:

Kim established and was mission-driven to deliver people healthy Bloomeffects skincare products that hydrate, rejuvenate, and heal the skin till the innermost barriers. By creating the cleanest and safest Earth-sourced botanical skincare products at Bloomeffects with the brand’s proprietary  Dutch Tulip Complex exported from The Netherlands’ H.M. van Haaster’s family farm, Kim’s mission to “create products which are good for you and better for the environment” was established. Bloomeffects strives to integrate and incorporate sustainability practices into the brand’s core throughout the manufacturing, producing, and distribution processes to maintain a clean, green,  eco-friendly environment for the planet, and a sustainable skincare line. Ethically sourced and cruelty-free, curated and formulated with understanding for sensitive and healthy skin, the formulas manufactured by Bloomeffects are award-winning and vouched for by third-party Consumer Perception Studies and Before & Afters. Keeping in line with delivering skincare products that are clean and follow the conscious beauty concept, the brand adheres to the Credo Clean Standard in clean beauty regulations. 

Roots in Sustainability Initiatives:

Bloomeffects, which is a woman-led skincare brand founded by Kim van Haaster, is rooted deeply in sustainability initiatives for a better environment on our Earth by being the first in Upcycling and promoting Circular Farming practices in the Tulip Industry. With conscious packaging practices, Bloomeffects is the first beauty brand in the U.S. to use PICEA wood’s upcycled material produced from excess sawdust wastes. The brand’s proprietary Dutch Tulip skincare complex strengthens the skin’s barrier function, hydrates, and brightens with its rich vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, Bloomeffects paves the path for making the Earth’s “environment the only way to glow”.

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New York City's Community Gardens

🌳 Rooftop Gardens in Urban Landscapes

🌳 The New School's Green Roof

New York City has a rich history of community gardens, starting in the 70s with the Bowery Houston Community Farm and Garden. Vacant lots were transformed into blooming gardens in which the community could come together to cultivate crops or to socialize, enriching the community with culture.

One the aspects of these community gardens in New York City that I find to be the most intriguing and impressive is their resilience in the face of adversity. Despite facing threats of development and urbanization — which is bound to happen in any city, but especially one as developed and popular as New York City —, many of these gardens have persevered, thanks to the dedication and activists of local residents. Several "guerilla gardeners" started to pop up, not only in the city but across North America, and they would fight the threats of development and urbanization by continuing to cultivate these gardens even without permission. In other cases of gardens and the culture of community gardens being saved, communities came together to protect their green spaces, advocating for their preservation and even legal recognition as public parks.

These gardens are not just about growing produce or flowers — they are about fostering connections. In a city as diverse and busy as New York, community gardens provide a rare opportunity for people from all walks of life to come together and interact in a shared space. Whether it's through volunteer work, shared meals, or cultural events, these gardens serve as bridges that span divides of race, class, and background. Most people in the city don't have easy access to spaces like Central or Prospect park which, while being beautiful parks, cannot and shouldn't be some of the only green spaces in New York City, not to mention they're not very ecologically productive.

Another thing not all people in the city have access to is healthy, fresh produce. These gardens play a vital role in addressing some pressing urban issues, such as food insecurity and environmental sustainability. So many neighborhoods in New York City can qualify as food deserts, a place in which "it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food" (Oxford Languages), community gardens can serve as an amazing source of nutritious foods. Additionally, by promoting organic gardening practices and green infrastructure, these gardens contribute to the city's efforts to combat climate change, capture rainwater and the runoff, improve air quality, and improve quality of life.

Community gardens can often become platforms for education and empowerment. A lot of the gardens in the city offer workshops on topics like gardening techniques, healthy cooking, and environmental stewardship, empowering residents to take control of their own food systems and health outcomes. For marginalized communities and areas — think about the Bronx which has been historically neglected, especially when it came to food sources and green space — these gardens can be sources of empowerment and resilience. This is an especially important aspect of community gardens because marginalized peoples are often the ones who feel climate change the most and providing them with the power to fight back against it while simultaneously providing for themselves in a myriad of ways will better all of our lives.

In recent years, the role of community gardens in NYC has continued to evolve, especially post-COVID. They are increasingly recognized not only as spaces for leisure and recreation but also as essential components of sustainable urban development. People began to recognize how important these spaces are after being cooped up and kept away from green space for so much time. These gardens also reemphasized the importance of community after the pandemic. City agencies, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations are collaborating to expand access to green space and promote community gardening as a tool for social, economic, and environmental justice.

The community garden movement in New York City is a testament to the power of grassroots activism, social solidarity, and environmental stewardship. From their humble beginnings in the 1970s to the present day, these gardens have grown into vibrant centers of community life, offering not only fresh produce but also opportunities for education, empowerment, and social connection. As the city continues to grapple with the challenges of urbanization and inequality, community gardens stand as beacons of hope and remind us of the importance of cultivating not only plants but also communities.

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Millions of people will shower their beloved with gifts and flowers next Wednesday, February 14th. But you might want to hold the red roses, as a survey by the National Confectioners Association shows that a whopping 94% of us would prefer to receive chocolate and other sweet treats on Valentine’s Day. It’s no surprise that chocolate has become synonymous with this holiday, because it’s not only delicious, it also possesses health-promoting, mood-boosting and euphoria-inducing qualities.

Chocolate has been enjoyed on this continent for thousands of years, dating to as far back as 1500 BCE. It was first consumed in ancient Mesoamerica, or present-day Mexico, by the Olmec who formed the earliest major civilization in the region. These indigenous people discovered they could transform beans from the Theobroma cacao tree into chocolate through fermentation, roasting and grinding. The unsweetened chocolatey drinks, gruels and other concoctions they produced during this process were used in ceremonial rituals and medicinal treatments.

Despite advances in manufacturing and refinement, modern day chocolate production remains very similar and still employs many of the same basic elements as it did back then. And, while there are now several different varieties to enjoy–with a brand-new one bursting onto the scene as recently as 2017 with the introduction of ruby chocolate–the three main types of chocolate are as follows: 1. Milk Chocolate Milk chocolate is by far the most popular kind of chocolate, with close to half of Americans (49%) expressing partiality for its smooth sweetness and silky texture. Classic milk chocolate is made by combining cocoa mass (a dark paste made up of cocoa solids and cocoa butter) with sugar and milk, and often contains soy lecithin to prevent ingredient separation. According to the FDA definition, milk chocolate must contain at least 10% chocolate liquor and 12% milk.

If you’re looking to indulge your Valentine in the creaminess of a milk chocolate but without the dairy or carbon footprint of commercial chocolate, slowcocoa craft chocolate has just the bar for you! Their Original 57% Zorzal Milk Chocolate is 100% vegan and made with only four organic ingredients -- cacao, cane sugar, soymilk and cacao butter. Beyond its delicious soy milkiness, this bar packs a surprisingly nuanced set of flavors thanks to fine-quality Dominican cacao sourced directly from smallholder farms in the Zorzal Reserve. Named for the rare songbird Bicknell’s thrush (zorzal in Spanish), Zorzal Reserve is an organic co-op that is a pioneer in sustainable agroforesty and cacao harvesting in the Dominican Republic.

2. Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate has surged in popularity in recent years thanks to widespread coverage of its health benefits, including high levels of minerals and antioxidants. Most high-quality dark chocolate contains no dairy and is typically made from only two ingredients – cocoa mass and sugar. According to the FDA definition, dark chocolate must contain at least 15% cocoa mass, but usually contains closer to about 50% which lends it its darker hue. The bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolates commonly used for baking are dark chocolates, usually with a lower percentage of cocoa mass. Dark chocolate with a higher percentage of cocoa mass will often list what percent of the bar comes from cocoa bean vs. sugar or other flavorings on its packaging, with a typical range between 55 and 85%.

Down to Earth’s baked goods vendors incorporate dark chocolate in many of their scrumptious products. Delight your Valentine with a box filled with breakfast pastries such as chocolate chip scones from The Sconery NYC, chocolate croissants from Wave Hill Breads and Orwashers chocolate rugelach. Plus, a visit to Luxx Chocolat is not to be missed, so be sure to stop by their booth next time they’re in the market! This award-winning Master Chocolatier uses fine category, couverture dark chocolate to create exquisite collections of artisan chocolates and gourmet confections featuring locally sourced ingredients.

3. White Chocolate Unlike its brown counterparts, white chocolate is made from cocoa butter but contains no cocoa solids and is often flavored with vanilla. Per the FDA standard, white chocolate must contain a minimum of 20% cocoa butter and 14% milk solids with a maximum of 55% sugar.  

Slowcocoa’s Almost Heaven White Chocolate contains high-quality, organic cacao butter sourced from Camino Verde, Ecuador that carries many of the complex flavors and health benefits that give darker chocolate its chocolatey prowess. This creamy white bar is made from only three simple ingredients – cacao butter, cane sugar and soymilk. If you prefer a more oaty-type of goodness, be sure to try their Cloud of Oats White Chocolate Bar that contains gluten-free oats in lieu of soymilk. All slowcocoa products are vegan, gluten-free, certified kosher, handcrafted and hand-wrapped with love in the Bronx using only 100% compostable materials.

Now that we’ve provided a little background on what makes chocolate so very special, we hope you have fun this weekend shopping in the market for all things sweet and heart-shaped. And we wish you and your favorite someone a happy and delectable Valentine’s Day!

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Little Earth Farm is a small scale produce farm that grows delicious, high quality vegetables, fruit, micro herbs, cut flowers and edible flowers for restaurants and customers in the wider NYC and Orange County area. It was created by young farmers Ramon & Hailey Corbett in Pine Bush, NY.

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