How to construct an arugula salad

I was hungry for an arugula salad, here is the result:

I added chicken, yellow carrots, an orange, and ginger dressing. It was sensational!

Tell me what you put on your arugula. I'd love to give it a try.

Dr. Steve Rothwell

Dr. Steve Rothwell is the host. Rothwell has a PhD in Nutritional & Environmental Physiology of Watercress from the University of Bath. Rothwell may be the only person in the world with a PhD in Watercress, but I'll keep looking!

"Watercress is the most nutritious fruit or vegetable known—it has more than twice the overall nutrient value of kale—but hardly anyone is aware of that fact."  
-Dr. Steve Rothwell

Here's a quick video from Dr. Steve:
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Dr. Steve Rothwell.

Read more about Dr. Rothwell here: http://www.lovefood.com/guide/producers-and-suppliers/21904/lovefood-meets-a-salad-farmer-and-doctor-of-watercress

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New Watercress Variety!

Chefs gave us some feedback, and we listened. Introducing a new watercress variety with smaller stems, easier to prep and no more tangles! Look for it in a store near you.

Superfood!

Watercress is healthy, more flavorful (and nutritious) than other leafy greens, and easier to digest.
In a study by the Centers for Disease Control, it is the most nutrient-dense food available to date. In an article from "Hometown Life" (find source at the bottom of page), watercress is sited to have twice the vitamin C of an orange, more calcium than milk, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and so much more. But you knew that didn't you? Here's a great recipe (and photo) from the same article:

Silky Egg Cress Salad

Salad:

1 package Live Gourmet Living Upland Cress, B&W Quality Growers, or Grower Pete’s Living Watercress, root ball and stems removed, leaves rinsed and patted dry

2 medium eggs

3 purple potato chips (purple potatoes sliced thin, seasoned and sauteed until crisp)

3 slices fresh avocado

3 slices ripe pear

3 slices persimmon

2 pieces toasted brioche bread

2 tablespoons Orange Vinaigrette

Orange Vinaigrette:

2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate

2 tablespoons grape seed oil

2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar

1 teaspoon honey

pinch cracked black pepper

In small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients and set aside.

Prepare and artfully arrange cress and all ingredients, except eggs, on serving plate and set aside.

Soft boil eggs 5 minutes in 1 quart of water. Remove from heat and cool 30 seconds under cold running water. Gently remove shells. While still warm, slice eggs in half and place atop the plated salad. Lightly drizzle with Orange Vinaigrette.

Guaranteed to be delicious! 

http://www.hometownlife.com/story/life/food/2015/12/15/superfood-watercress-adds-flavor-vitamins-meals/77352460/

Super Simple Elegant Appetizer

How about 3 ingredients? For a lovely appetizer? YES!

Ingredient measurements depend upon quantity you wish to make

B&W Watercress

watermelon

brie

You can change the cheese, the fruit even. There are so many fruit/cheese combinations that will work for this appetizer idea.

Simply cube watermelon, slice cheese, and then place a sprig of watercress on top.

Simple. Elegant. Delicious.

Why watercress?

A compelling video from "The Alternative Daily" as to why you should include B&W watercress in your diet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf9RaeFg7hI

If you go to watercress.com you will find direct links for Twitter and Facebook.

And find lots more information and facts about this superfood.

DR. NICHOLAS PERRICONE

Dr.Perricone is internationally renown as a healthy aging expert, a board certified Dermatologist, an inventor, educator, and philanthropist. He also LOVES watercress. 

Dr.Perricone has written many articles about watercress as he claims, it "continues to impress as a superfood." Here's a favorite article from the good doctor: http://www.dailyperricone.com/2011/02/the-wonders-of-watercress/

A reader asked Dr.Perricone how much watercress should we eat?

His reply, "shoot for at least one serving per day."

I couldn't agree more.

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!

Play With Your Food

                      While searching the kitchen, found my old turkey cutting board and decided to play 

                      with my food. I discovered two things: One: Chickens LOVE watercress, too! 

                      Two: Eat away from chickens because they will jump up to steal watercress.

Who can blame them?

Watercress, Grapefruit, and Blueberry Salad

Truly a refreshing salad idea. Here's what you'll need to assemble this superfood treat super fast:


1 bunch of B&W Quality Growers watercress

Pink grapefruit segments from one grapefruit

2 small tomatoes, cut into fourths

A handful of blueberries

Almonds and cashews to your taste

Salad dressing of choice, I used a homemade combination of stadium mustard, rice wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, and onion powder. Then shake to serve.


Assemble above ingredients and ENJOY!