In this beautifully simple article from the Rodale Institute website, author Mary Mesenburg states why buying local, organic produce is really much better for your health. First of all, the less produce has to travel, the less carbon is produced,…
At ESSA, our foremost goal is to promote the practice of sustainable agriculture in the Philippines. In order for us to truly advocate for sustainable agriculture we need to understand what is really is. Let’s take a look at some…
A tall plant with broad, crinkly leaves and tiny bunched up flowers, kulitis is a native vegetable that is packed full of nutrients. Our local kulitis is a member of the Amaranth family, a group of edible plants that thrives…
Eggplants are one of the favorite vegetables in Filipino Cuisine. Tortang talong, eneselada, curries and more are some of the dishes that utilize this flavorful nightshade. Hoewever we always hear the claim from our elders that eggplants are devoid of…