Bella Verde Living

21/02/2024

Radish Microgreens are a great addition to this take on the (apparently) viral cucumber and sweet pepper salad. Sturdy, spicy, yum! Vitamins, antioxidants, essential amino acids, fiber, minerals. A bowl of goodness!

Spicy Sesame Ginger Salad

Sliced cucumbers
Sliced mini peppers
Primal Kitchen Sesame Ginger Dressing
Somos Salsa Matcha
Shredded Carrots
Sprinkle of Everything Bagel Seasoning
Handful of radish microgreens

06/02/2024

The grow medium I continue to call soil 😊 is not soil at all! It is a natural and organic mix of mainly coco fiber, perlite, lava rock, compost and some yum yum ingredients to make it rich for growing microgreens.

27/01/2024

Talking microgreens and soaking up the vibe at the new JB location in Wildwood! Beautiful space, staff, and products. Come out and check it out!

02/01/2024

There is beauty in the consistency of the grow cycle. The routine. The power of the seed. Each week as seeds from last week’s plant are reaching harvest size, another grow is planted.

30/11/2023

Reflecting on this year of breast cancer treatment and the beauty of today and each day moving forward. Being in the now and feeling honored to set on this bench, in this space, and embrace life today on an island that feels like home every time I come. Thank you, for your courage to share your journey, Purpose is infinity and we are all beautifully intertwined.

04/10/2023

Name that microgreen! (That’s tucked behind my ear😉) I plant trays outside and enjoy the weather anytime I can. Stray seeds inevitably make their way into the cracks of the concrete and despite the odds, sprout and grow big! This is truly the tiniest of the seeds I plant. I love the symbolism and contemplation that nature inspires.

27/09/2023

These confetti microgreens usually grow for 7-10 days before harvest. But, I’m in love with the 14 day grow. Something about that first true leaf popping♥️. Hey there, lil guy. You are scrumptious!

12/09/2023

Planting, growing, harvesting.
Learning, growing, evolving.

My absolute favorite activity to do while I’m working with my plants is to listen to podcasts that encourage me to work on my own wellness and growth.

Laura Lummer and The Better Than Before Breast Cancer Podcast is with me everyday encouraging my physical, emotional, mental and interpersonal growth. I truly am thankful to reflect on my past and plan for a future “that’s even better than before breast cancer”. Grateful for Laura Lummer and a community of women uplifting one another.

05/09/2023

One of my favorite ways to break my fast in the the morning. Often I add an egg. Not today. Avocado, pico, fresh cut microgreens, lemon juice.

17/08/2023

🌱 Microgreen Avocado Spread 🥑

No measurements here. Just a beautiful blend of a variety of microgreens, avocado, lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper made to taste. A nutrient and flavor smear for your sandwich, meat, fish, eggs….you name it!

29/07/2023

I sure miss artwork with my preschoolers! I was a preschool teacher for 22 years before this microgreens and breast cancer survivor thriver gig. I think I MAY have gotten as much or more out of the process as they did! It’s a bit of therapy for me these days. Luckily my daughters love arts and crafts too! If you don’t follow .nelson.art do it! We love her project inspirations. Just watching her videos is therapeutic and light. She’s adorbs and makes me smile 😊!

19/07/2023

BELLA is on vacation this week celebrating the end of active breast cancer treatment. Can I get a woot woot?!?

Meanwhile, these beauties planted last week have been unstacked and tended to by the wonderful Gina! I’ve been blessed to have so many supporters jump in over the past 9 months to keep me and my business rising up again and again! Love to all of you! Relationships are life ❤️

22/05/2023

Did you know we carry nutrient dense micro greens?
Microgreens are often mistaken for sprouts. In fact, they are different. Compared to sprouts, they offer more nutritional value and contain more antioxidants - microgreens are a great source of vitamin A, E, C and K, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium and zinc.
A study found that red cabbage microgreens lower levels of LDL cholesterol, liver cholesterol, and inflammatory cytokines.

Nutrition Stop
4101 Mexico Rd
St. Peters, MO 63376

Bella Verde Living

09/05/2023

Good morning, beautiful!

05/05/2023

I’m amazed at the collective power of a group of tiny seeds working together to topple a 15 pound weight. There is a lot we can unpack here while we unstack. 🌱❤️💪

26/03/2023

These beauties and their edible magnificence.

06/03/2023

🌱 Mostly Microgreens Smoothie 🍍

Looking for new greens for your smoothies? Want 4-40x the nutrition of their full grown counterparts?

My favorite microgreens for smoothies: sunflower, broccoli, pea

Protein, complete amino acids, fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients +++, sulforaphane, sweet, mild, blendable.

30/12/2022

Confetti Mix Goat Cheese Dip

After a big day of deliveries, this simple appetizer hits the spot! It should have a fun name…..That’s my Jam or We Be Jammin?

Here it is-

Goat Cheese
Fig Jam
Walnuts
Confetti Mix Microgreens
Garlic Pita Chips

30/12/2022

Bella Boxes are a customer favorite at Nutrition Stop () and Anthony’s Produce on Jungermann.

Each 2.5 ounce box features 4 popular and versatile microgreens. A beautiful sampler.

13/12/2022

I can’t say enough about Brian and what he has brought to my practice and wellness. He is an intuitive, knowledgeable instructor who meets you where you are in your practice and guides you through the best individualized experience.

Did you know I offer personalized Yoga programming that you can use to support your wellness from the comfort of your own home?

Both in person and remote options are available based on location and schedule. If you are in the St. Louis area, I will be available for in home sessions for Winter 2023 (January-March).

Find out more by checking out my website below and set up a consultation with me to get started on your monthly yoga program for January 2023.

www.bodybybrian.com/homeyoga

07/12/2022

🌱 From Farm to Farm 🌱

A beautiful story is unfolding from farm to farm. This week Ro from and picked up 100 gallons of gently used microgreen roots, stems, and soil from our Microgreens Farm. Microgreens only grow in this thin layer of soil for 7-14 days. Once cut, the roots and leftover stems are still full of so much growing potential! I am so pleased to see them being used to grow in the gardens and orchard at Rung for Women! A partnership in sustainability and growing nutritious fresh food.

08/11/2022

Smoothies are a beautiful way to incorporate the extra fresh nutrition of microgreens into a meal. You can pack 2 cups of microgreens into a drinkable meal. The blending helps to release all of the micronutrients and make them even more bio available.

My number one microgreen to blend is sunflower. It is a complete plant protein with a multitude of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in it.
It boasts a light, sweet flavor that blends well. I use them fresh or freeze them whole (this particular one) to pop into the smoothie.

Chocolate Sunny
1/2 frozen banana
2 cups sunflower shoots
Scoop of cacao powder
2 Tbsp peanut butter
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional)

1-2 cups nut milk and ice to desired consistency. I like mine thick!

This smoothie is not oversweet. If you desire more sweetness, add a date, banana, or agave to taste.

06/11/2022

Microgreens are the ultimate topper for your meals! Eggs, toast, soups, roasted vegetables and meats. So many options! Though salads are a great way to incorporate greens, they take more planning and prep. Just grab a box of microgreens and sprinkle on your meals all week long for added flavor, texture, nutrition and culinary beauty!

09/10/2022

Wellness Mixb.wellness has been bringing you fresh, delicious, nutritious Avo Toast and Microgreens Bagel since grand opening September 30th! So popular that I had to make an emergency delivery today!

Cut fresh this morning! There are 6 different microgreens in our mix! The variety of plant nutrition you are getting in this mix would blow your mind! Vitamins, minerals, complete plant protein, phytonutrients, antioxidants. Microgreens contain concentrated nutrients up to 40x more than their full grown plant version. We grow our microgreens in organic soil with love.

22/09/2022

Ladybugs make me happy!
So, so oddly happy!
Friend of the garden.
Friend of edible flowers, herbs and greens.
Glossy, crimson, smooth, spotted, gentle, unassuming, hiding in the nooks and crannies.

21/09/2022

Edible flowers have my heart. Such a labor of love from seed to bloom. ♥️

14/09/2022

My father in law made this tractor more than 30 years ago. He was an International guy, but for some reason we have a John Deere tractor. Maybe that’s just the paint he had around. That sounds about right. Spare parts and spare paint. Use what you’ve got.

How fitting that I found it recently while expanding my indoor “miniature” farm. Use what you’ve got, right? Grow vertical. Start small. Expand. Grow 🌱. It reminds me to make the most of the time I have, do new things, be creative, take chances. I think he would challenge me on this, make me think and grow. He was always pursuing business ideas that others may have questioned. Made mistakes. Pivoted. He was continually successful.

12/09/2022

Baby Kale and
Meatless Meat Burritos

Trying out the baby kale at 20 days growth. We are right between the grow time of microgreen and full grown kale. Perfect tossed on this burrito with a homemade meatless meat base of chickpeas, brown rice, and walnuts. How do you like to eat your kale?

Curious about the “meat”?

Recipe:

1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup of brown rice cooked and cooled
1 can drained chickpeas

Pulse in food processor 5-10 times to a large crumble consistency. Heat oil in skillet, toss in “meat”. Add seasoning of choice. I used a simple taco seasoning mix with 1 cup of water.

27/08/2022

Love sprinkling our fresh basil microgreens on Italian dishes! No chopping necessary. This lemon pistachio pasta was simple and delicious. Chicken parmesan meatballs from Cornerstone Kitchen were a yummy quick addition! Check them out in St Charles if you haven’t already! Local meats and eggs, prepared meat and side dishes made fresh in house, seasonal local fresh produce. Cornerstone Kitchen