Be a Sustainable Customer

Earth Day is just a few days behind us, but sustainability is one of our championing causes. Rasberrys wholeheartedly believes in being a sustainable business. It’s not just for show, its truly how we live. In addition to all the things we do, we wanted to share ways Rasberrys customers can also contribute.

1. Drink your water when dining in

2. Take your leftovers home and eat them

3. Reuse plastic to-go containers (they work well in the dishwasher)

4. Bring your own bag(s) for takeaway, pick-ups and catering orders

5. Bring your own dishes when ordering casseroles

6. Reuse paper bags from our bistro

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Pancakes

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats

1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

1 egg, beaten

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

Butter or oil for the griddle

1/2 cup grated carrots ***make it Rasberrys-like by subbing sweet potato, parsnip or strained apple***

Maple syrup, butter, extra carrots and chopped nuts for topping (optional)

Grind oats in a blender for a few seconds, until they have a flour-like texture. Combine the oats, milk and egg; let sit for 10 minutes. Stir in baking powder, spices and vanilla.

Heat a griddle or skillet over medium. Spray with oil or melt a pat of butter. For each pancake, drop and spread a scant 1/4 cup of batter into a 4-inch round. Sprinkle evenly with about 1 1/2 Tbsp grated carrots.

Cook pancakes, three at a time, until small bubbles form and pop on the top. Flip, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until golden on the other side. Serve warm with desired toppings. Makes 2 servings.

Source: April 2021 Costco Connection, recipe by Marisa Moore.

Container Gardening in Sun Valley, Idaho

While we all may not have acres of land, growing is a summer pastime with so many benefits. Containers come in all shapes and sizes and add beauty just as the green things they grow. Clay pots are attractive and sustainable and we mostly use this type. Many veggies flower and are a pretty compliment to non-edibles in a shared container.

A few key considerations when choosing your containers:

• drainage - make sure there are ample holes at the base and drip trays

• substrate - fill your container with compost, soil, gravel, etc. for optimal plant health

• fertilizer - produce and annual crops require lots of food. The smaller the container the more they need.

• sunlight - choose plants for your light conditions. This element is key to the plants thriving.

In our years of backyard gardening in the Hailey, Idaho area, we have found success with the following plants:

• Basil

• Chilis

• Cilantro

• Eggplant

• Kale

• Potatoes

• Rosemary

• Spinach

• Tarragon

• Tomatoes

There are a number of garden stores in the Wood River Valley. They are very knowledgeable and stock a nice assortment of product. Stay tuned for Maeme’s homemade “miracle grow”, she will be making some as the summer gets rolling.

Happy gardening!