Green Goddess Goods

02/24/2023

Let’s talk BANANAS 🍌

Living in a tropical climate definitely has its advantages of being able to grow tropical fruit like these! It is essential to keep them pruned as they grow so that the nitrogen from the leaves that are starting to die can be reconcentrated back into the plants! Excited to see how these beautiful babies blossom! More summer food for the win! Read the article below to see how eating the flower of the banana tree is also extremely beneficial for wound healing, menstrual pain, breast feeding, managing diabetes and so much more!!

https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-health-benefits-of-banana-flowers/?ssp_iabi=1677251003276

What is your favorite fruit and what should I grow next? Comment below!

02/24/2023

Happy FriYAY!!! So excited to release these little beauties into my garden this morning! I have always been such a lover of these little bugs ever since I was a very small child. I would catch them in the clover fields at school, I would catch them in the springtime out in the field by the park, and now I buy them to eat all of the pests in my garden!! They are the best natural solution to garden pests! I hope that they enjoy their new home and their bellies stay full! 🐞🌱☀️❤️

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02/22/2023

Not only did I harvest my first official head of broccoli, but I cooked and tried broccoli greens for the first time too! 😍😍😍

I decided to sauté the greens with a tiny bit of bacon fat in a cast iron skillet and added onions garlic salt and pepper. SO DELICIOUS!!

The leaves of the broccoli plant are loaded with calcium and vitamin c! The stalks and the leaves can also be cooked separately or you can chop them up and cook them the same as Swiss chard or kale.

The stalks alone can be substituted for celery and you can eat them raw as a snack! I tried them with peanut butter and raisins and they are so crispy and sweet it was extremely satisfying!

Every part of most plants are edible of you’re just willing to experiment a bit 🥰❤️

02/22/2023

So much love and energy put into one of my favorite spaces in our home! There has been so much trial and error to reach this point. Learning how to sow seeds, propagate plants, fertilize, watering regimens and so much more…This has been quite the journey! Looking forward to eating the fruits of my hard work with my family this summer and the memories that follow along with the harvest!
Some plants just weren’t doing well, so I switched them out and moved them around. I planted new ones, sprouted new seeds, and here we are today! A true masterpiece at work❤️❤️❤️

01/14/2023

It’s very cold here in Florida! After the last cold front I had to prune so many damaged branches on my plants, and I even lost a few so if you are the plant lover like I am, please if you have not already, bring your plants indoors until Monday!

01/03/2023

I was not sure how the cold was going to affect my plants here in Florida but they actually seem to have flourished through the worst of it! It’s a rare occasion to see temperatures in the 30s 🥶 but we did! Brussels and Broccoli 🥦 are looking absolutely gorgeous! 🥬 Kale and lettuces are doing absolutely amazing and even my tomatoes have so many new flower buds it’s unbelievable! I can’t wait to see what all our first spring harvest brings!

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01/01/2023

Happy healthy prosperous and abundant new year to all of my friends and followers! I pray your year is blessed and full of success! I look forward to all that the new year will bring!
#2023

12/31/2022

Let’s focus on teaching our children the things that took us so long to learn instead of just giving them all of the stuff that we never had ❤️

Knowledge is wealth😍

12/22/2022

Poinsettias are such a unique “flower” in and of themselves❤️❤️❤️

This plant was one that I rescued in January of 2021 just after Christmas when I was walking my dog and one of my neighbors had this sitting on the curb next to their trash to be taken to the dump. The misconception of these beautiful plants is that when all of the leaves fall off, they are dead. In fact, they actually are not! Poinsettias lose all of their “flowers” and they actually grow back. The The flowers are only colorful leaves. The flowers are actually smaller yellow buds at the center of the plant which you might not notice. The leaves start changing colors when those buds appear. These plants can get up to 12 feet tall and there are over 100 varieties. These beautiful plants are popular at Christmas time because in religious belief, the red represents the blood of Jesus Christ and the white poinsettia represents purity during the Christmas season. If you are considering throwing your plant away, please don’t! Put it in a bigger pot, give it some fertilizer and some extra dirt and keep it for years to come!

12/16/2022

Let’s talk Lemon Balm 🍋

There are so many fantastic uses for lemon balm! This beautiful and fragrant herb makes a soothing tea perfect for unwinding after a stressful day. Lemon balm uses include promoting sleep, alleviating anxiety, soothing digestive issues, treating itchy insect bites, and much more.

Lemon balm is used to attract good energy in a very general sense, and also attracts honey bees!

This herb is frequently used in mixtures for love and fertility. In some traditions, it’s also used for money and abundance.

Growing or sprinkling lemon balm near the front door is said to keep away evil spirits.

It’s also frequently used for calming and relaxation. For this reason, it’s also considered a useful herb for healing magic and to develop one’s psychic abilities.

Lemon balm is ruled by the Moon or Neptune, and the element of water. According to Culpepper, it’s an herb of Jupiter.

For more helpful ways to use this herb and learn it’s medicinal properties and practical uses, click this link below!

Mid-summer in the herb garden is full of glorious smells, but it's hard to beat the fragrance passing by the lemon balm patch. Lemon balm is at its fullest when temps are hottest in the

12/16/2022

Cuban Oregano 🌿
Also known as:
Country borage
Puerto Rican oregano brujo, Cuban oregano
Mexican mint, Indian mint, soup mint
French thyme, Spanish thyme, broadleaf thyme (West Indies)
Sak dam ray (Cambodia)
Ajeran, daun jinten, daun kucing (Indonesia)
Daun bangun-bangun (Malaysia)
Latai, suganda, oregano (Philippines)
Po-hor (Singapore)
Hom duan huu suea, niam huu suea (Thailand)
Can day la (Vietnam)
Pashan Bhedi, Karpooravalli, Patharchur (India)
Da shou xiang (China)

Someone following my page once called this an “over glorified weed” but the truth in fact is that this succulent herb has many benefits.

Consider this if you are someone suffering from one of those icky coughs that just won’t go away, you can’t breathe from your own nose, and you feel just downright miserable….

Coughs and sore throats: The leaves are commonly used in India and Southeast Asia to treat coughs. It is known to be an effective expectorant. The simplest method is to chew a leaf. You can also make tea by boiling the leaves in water (in the Caribbean, they add honey to the tea). You can also pound the leaves and mix them with a little water.

Blocked nose: Rub the leaves, and inhale the v***r.

Burns, sores, insect bites and stings, and skin conditions such as eczema: Pound the leaves to a pulp, and then apply as a poultice.

Dandruff: Wash hair with an infusion of the leaves (the infusion can also be used to rinse your clothes).

For more information on the overall uses and benefits of this herb, click this link!

https://remedygrove.com/remedies/Indian-Borage

12/10/2022

Garlic 🧄 has officially sprouted!

Garlic (Allium sativum) is an extremely popular garden plant because of its use for flavoring dishes, as well as its ease of care and growth. It is traditionally planted in autumn and harvested in mid-summer. This plant is also called the stinking rose, and it is useful as an insect repellent in gardens. Garlic is important to Korean creation myths, and is believed to ward off vampires and other spirits in European folklore.

Thanks to its deep taproots, Garlic doesn't usually need loads of water to thrive, but consistent moisture will certainly help them grow bigger. In the spring and summer, when the top 1 inch of soil is dry, give it a good drink. Reduce watering once the foliage starts to turn yellow, as they will be mostly mature and might get diseased.

11/30/2022

Tom Kha Soup (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)
Authentically made!
I love experimenting with the herbs from my garden and adding them to my favorite recipes.
This is hands down my favorite soups of all time!
This Thai soup has a delicious mixture of ingredients such as lemon grass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and even button mushrooms! The combination is like no other and absolutely a must try next time you visit your local Thai restaurant.

On a scale of 1-10 I like mine a good spicey 7!

How much spicy 🌶️ do you prefer?
Tell me in the comments below!

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11/25/2022

What an absolutely beautiful and amazing Thanksgiving this has been for our family! Using fresh herbs and spices from the backyard to make this meal has been incomparable to store bought spices!!! So grateful thankful and blessed for all of our friends and family near and far who have supported us through our journey and we are so thankful for all of you! This has been an amazing day and it has been an incredible year! Thank you for all of your love and support throughout the year and blessings for so much more yet to come!

11/22/2022

Avocado Toast!!

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11/17/2022

If you can’t find a good person, just be one! ❤️🙏🏽

🥰🥰🙌🙌❤️❤️👏👏

11/17/2022

🐉 Dragon fruit!

One of my absolute favorites! Far from inexpensive but truly a delicacy! This fruit is LOADED with antioxidants and has so many health benefits you would not believe!!!

Dragon fruit grows on the Hylocereus cactus, also known as the Honolulu queen, whose flowers only open at night.

The plant is native to southern Mexico and Central America. Today, it is grown all over the world.

It goes by many names, including pitaya, pitahaya, and strawberry pear.

The two most common types have bright red skin with green scales that resemble a dragon — hence the name.

The most widely available variety has white pulp with black seeds, though a less common type with red pulp and black seeds exists as well.

Another variety — referred to as yellow dragon fruit — has yellow skin and white pulp with black seeds.

Dragon fruit may look exotic, but its flavors are similar to other fruits. Its taste has been described as a slightly sweet cross between a kiwi and a pear.

Dragon fruit contains several types of antioxidants.

These are compounds that protect your cells from unstable molecules called free radicals, which are linked to chronic diseases and aging (2Trusted Source).

These are some of the main antioxidants contained in dragon fruit pulp:

Betalains: Found in the pulp of red dragon fruit, these deep red pigments have been shown to protect “bad”
LDL cholesterol from becoming oxidized or damaged.

Hydroxycinnamates: This group of compounds has demonstrated anticancer activity in test-tube and animal studies.

Flavonoids: This large, diverse group of antioxidants is linked to better brain health and a reduced risk of heart disease.

It might look a little imitating but it is very easy to eat!

Here’s how to eat dragon fruit:

Select a ripe fruit with bright red, evenly colored skin that gives slightly when squeezed.
Use a sharp knife and cut straight through the fruit, slicing it in half.

You can use a spoon to eat the fruit out of the skin or peel the skin off and slice the pulp into small pieces.

Information Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dragon-fruit

Ideas for serving dragon fruit:

Simply slice it up and eat it as is.
Chop it into small pieces and top with Greek yogurt and chopped nuts.
Include it in a salad.

Here’s a few recipes to give you some ideas 💡

Dragon Fruit Lemonade:

https://freshcoasteats.com/dragon-fruit-lemonade/

Guava Dragon Fruit Popsicles:

https://foodduchess.com/guava-dragon-fruit-popsicles/

Vegan Dragon Fruit Cheesecake Bars:

https://choosingchia.com/vegan-drangon-fruit-cheesecake-bars/

11/16/2022

It’s is RSV/Flu season and it is spreading FAST. If you have kids in school, I highly suggest taking advantage of this amazing tonic called Elderberry syrup! I make mine fresh from scratch because most of what you find in grocery stores are full of fillers and additives. I also use local honey and manuka honey 🍯 which comes from New Zealand. It is known for its antiviral health benefits and is a great addition to this elixir!

If you are interested in a jar of what I make, I will happily deliver locally or send via mail!

4oz jar for $10

8oz jar for $20

Bigger jars available upon request!

Specialty of Green Goddess Goods ❤️

Educational resources for health benefits available below:

Elderberry benefits:

https://drhealthbenefits.com/food-bevarages/fruits/health-benefits-elderberry

Manuka Honey Benefits:

https://www.thegoodbody.com/manuka-honey-benefits/

Local Honey Benefits:

https://shop.localhivehoney.com/pages/our-story

11/12/2022

Cuban Style Slow Cooked Shredded Beef
Also known as:

Ropa Vieja 🤤❤️

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds chuck roast can also use flank steak
2 teaspoons kosher salt or more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup onion thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups red bell pepper cored, seeded and sliced
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 leaves finely chopped Cuban Oregano
28 oz can crushed tomatoes do not drain
1/2 cup beef broth
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup green pimiento stuffed olives whole or sliced
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Heat the oil in a large deep pot over medium heat.

Season the meat all over with the salt and pepper.
Add the meat to the pot, then cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown.

Remove the meat from the pot.

Place the onions and bell pepper in the pot. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the wine has reduced by half.

Add the two types of paprika, cumin, oregano, tomatoes, beef broth and bay leaves to the pot. Stir to combine.

Place the meat back into the pot. Cover and put the pot in the oven.

Bake for 3 hours or until meat is tender.
Uncover the pot, then skim off any excess grease. Shred the meat into long pieces using two forks.
Stir in the olives. Season with additional salt if desired. Sprinkle with cilantro, then serve.

I like to eat mine with some white rice as well!

11/11/2022

Greatful thankful and blessed that 🌀 Nicole did not wipe us out! I have so many things to be thankful for this season❤️🙏🏽

11/08/2022

It’s that time of year!!!
A LOT of people ask me about making this amazing elixir that is known as Elderberry syrup!
I make mine special in small batches with manuka honey as well as local honey and a few other special spices that make this the perfect combination to boost your immune system!

Manuka Honey 🍯

Manuka honey is a type of honey native to New Zealand.

It’s produced by bees who pollinate the flower Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as the Manuka bush.

Manuka honey’s antibacterial properties are what set it apart from traditional honey.

Methylglyoxal is its active ingredient and likely responsible for these antibacterial effects.

Additionally, Manuka honey has antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.

In fact, it has traditionally been used for wound healing, soothing sore throats, preventing tooth decay and improving digestive issues.

(Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/manuka-honey-uses-benefits)

Florida local honey 🍯:

Local raw honey is the unfiltered and unheated honey which is produced within our local area. Local raw honey is praised for its purity. In addition, the fact that the honey is collected no more than 50 miles from your area enables us to make sure the quality of the raw honey.

Not to mention the taste, local raw honey is known for its natural sweetness which is different from the sugar refined honey in the market. The delicious sweetness is also the wonderful addition to the health benefits of local raw honey.

(Source: https://drhealthbenefits.com/food-bevarages/honey/health-benefits-local-raw-honey)

Elderberry:

This tiny fruit is fresh acid is rich in vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, flavonoids and amino acids. Often elderberry is used as an antioxidant, lowers cholesterol, improves vision, strengthens the immune system, improve heart health and of course to treat coughs, colds, and flu.
(Source: https://drhealthbenefits.com/food-bevarages/fruits/health-benefits-elderberry)

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11/07/2022

Fresh COCONUT 🥥

So many nutritional benefits! It definitely is a lot of work to get to the deliciousness of this amazing fruit but it’s well worth it!

Fresh coconut water is unlike anything you buy in stores. Loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and the taste is incomparable.

I definitely couldn’t manage juicing all of these though so I have FREE coconuts available to anyone who is interested! Message me for more info!

Tonight’s dinner? Coconut 🥥 🍤 Shrimp!!!

https://natashaskitchen.com/coconut-shrimp-easy-dipping-sauce/ -to-recipe

11/04/2022

Another friendly visitor in the garden today 🦋

11/02/2022

Thai Basil 🌿
If you are familiar with the Vietnamese Soup called Pho 🍲 you are probably very familiar with this herb!

This herb can be an amazing addition to many dishes! It can be preserved, added to stir fry, added to soup, and even turned into pesto!

If you would like to get your hands on this herb please send me a message for more info to get your delivery set up today!

Here’s a few great recipes in addition to know just how many ways you can use this delicious herb!

Thai Basil Pesto:
https://www.cooking-therapy.com/thai-basil-pesto/

Slow Cooker Thai Basil Chicken Curry:
https://www.closetcooking.com/slow-cooker-thai-basil-chicken-curry/

Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry:
https://www.cookwithmanali.com/tofu-basil-stir-fry/

Vegan Thai Basil Fried Rice:
https://thebellyrulesthemind.net/vegan-thai-basil-fried-rice/

11/02/2022

This is just the beginning! Much more to come! Please send me a message for more info!

11/02/2022

My garden is my zen place🥰 It’s where I get to escape the world and focus on growth meditation and life. Turn off the tv, get outside, take a walk and enjoy the fresh air. It’s good for the soul❤️🙏🏽

10/25/2022

Some cute critters hanging out in the garden today 🪴