Have you tried arugula?

Arugula salad with strawberries, blueberries, and chicken. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.

I talk a lot about watercress here, but today is all about arugula.
B&W grows both varieties, both Great in salads, sandwiches, soups, sauces, frittatas, quiches, well, everything!
Arugula is often described as tasting like watercress but more peppery. Some facts about arugula are similar to those of watercress. Arugula was widely thought of as an aphrodisiac in ancient Rome.
It's spicy goodness is a healthy choice in any diet. It contains essential nutrients that help keep your body healthy, powerful in disease prevention, and a great aid in maintaining permanent weight loss.

Recently I discovered there's a liquer called "Rucolino" that is made in Italy, on the island of Ischia. The Chowhound shares a recipe on how to make your own here: http://www.chowhound.com/post/rucolino-983069 or you can buy it all sorts of places online.

Image from: http://www.ischiasapori.eu/prodotto-142806/RUCOLINO-10-CL-FIASCHETTA.aspx

There's a delicious recipe for arugula pesto, on our website: 

http://www.bwqualitygrowers.com/recipes/arugula-pesto/

Enjoy!

Smoothie for Hump Day!

Today's smoothie is a free for all! I just used whatever I could find in the refrigerator. I had about 3/4C of greek yogurt, a good bunch of delicious watercress, about 6 frozen strawberries, and I like stevia, but any sweetener of your choice.

I added a little chocolate protein powder and water, and here is the result. Very tasty.

Did you know that watercress is an aphrodisiac? 

Happy Hump Day!