Cooking with Nancy O: How to Cook with a Tower Garden

08/08/23 • 11 min

“There's no soil involved and you can grow year round.” - Nancy Ortinau

Episode Summary:

In our first cooking show episode Nancy shares her love for aeroponic tower gardens and how easy it is to cook with the fresh produce they produce. Owning both outdoor and indoor tower gardens, she's able to highlight the variety of vegetables she grows. Nancy emphasizes the nutritional benefits of homegrown vegetables and the vibrant colors they possess. She then demonstrates a recipe for grilled green tomatoes, using the tomatoes from her tower garden. Nancy explains the marinade and grilling process, and the final dish is presented with basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. She encourages viewers to be self-sustained with their own tower gardens. Be sure to follow Nancy's cooking show on Youtube to watch her cooking show with video!

In This Episode:

How to cook grilled green tomatoes that can be used as a delicious side dish or topping for hamburgers.
Aeroponic tower gardens allow for easy and year-round vegetable growing without the need for soil.
Tower gardens can produce a variety of vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, chard, and herbs.
Cooking without waste.
Growing produce packed with nutrition.
Homegrown vegetables are fresher and more vibrant in color compared to store-bought produce.
Aeroponic tower gardens can be used for growing flowers too!

Grilled Green Tomato Recipe

Ingredients:

Green tomatoes, sliced (approximately 1⁄4 inch thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
Pinch of salt, to taste
1⁄4 cup basil leaves
1⁄4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh cracked pepper, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Mix the ingredients well to create the marinade.
Add the sliced green tomatoes to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sauce.
Preheat the grill and use a grilling rack to protect the vegetables during grilling.
Grill the coated green tomato slices until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the grill once they are done.
In a serving bowl, layer the grilled green tomatoes.
Sprinkle the basil leaves over the tomatoes for a refreshing herb flavor.
Add the Parmesan cheese on top to enhance the taste.
Serve the grilled green tomatoes as a delightful side dish or as a topping for hamburgers.
Enjoy your grilled green tomato creation!

Note: Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness to your preference, and you can customize the recipe with additional herbs and seasonings from your garden according to your taste.

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“There's no soil involved and you can grow year round.” - Nancy Ortinau

Episode Summary:

In This Episode:

How to cook grilled green tomatoes that can be used as a delicious side dish or topping for hamburgers.
Aeroponic tower gardens allow for easy and year-round vegetable growing without the need for soil.
Tower gardens can produce a variety of vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, chard, and herbs.
Cooking without waste.
Growing produce packed with nutrition.
Homegrown vegetables are fresher and more vibrant in color compared to store-bought produce.
Aeroponic tower gardens can be used for growing flowers too!

Grilled Green Tomato Recipe

Ingredients:

Green tomatoes, sliced (approximately 1⁄4 inch thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
Pinch of salt, to taste
1⁄4 cup basil leaves
1⁄4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh cracked pepper, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Mix the ingredients well to create the marinade.
Add the sliced green tomatoes to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sauce.
Preheat the grill and use a grilling rack to protect the vegetables during grilling.
Grill the coated green tomato slices until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the grill once they are done.
In a serving bowl, layer the grilled green tomatoes.
Sprinkle the basil leaves over the tomatoes for a refreshing herb flavor.
Add the Parmesan cheese on top to enhance the taste.
Serve the grilled green tomatoes as a delightful side dish or as a topping for hamburgers.
Enjoy your grilled green tomato creation!

Note: Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness to your preference, and you can customize the recipe with additional herbs and seasonings from your garden according to your taste.

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Welcome to Inspirations by Nancy

It Takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.

Episode Description:

Welcome to Inspirations by Nancy, learn more about your host and how she got started on her healthy living journey, and why her slogan is "Inspiring you from the inside out." Nancy shares how she started her cooking, and why she is so passionate about helping people of all ages incorporate healthier food into their diets without breaking the bank!

In This Episode:

Who is Nancy O
Inspiring you from the inside out.
Helping children live healthier and eat healthier.
Bringing gardening back into the lives of seniors.
Cooking with Nancy - Nancy's cooking show.
How to grow your own healthy veggies.

Resources:

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Expert Interview: The Importance of Healthy Friendships with Debbie Wedemeir

"A friend will tell you she saw your old boyfriend-and he’s a priest." -Erma Bombeck

Episode Description:

This week Nancy is joined by Certified Health Coach, Debbie Wedemeir, to discuss the significance of healthy friendships and the impact they can have on our lives. They share personal stories of losing friends and the challenges they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emphasizing the importance of nurturing friendships and maintaining communication. They also highlight the need for intergenerational friendships and the value of learning from different age groups. Nancy and Debbie encourage listeners to reach out to others, engage in social activities, and find joy in connecting with people.

About Debbie Wedemeier:

Debbie Wedemeier is an educator with 30+ years of experience in teaching Business Education at the high school, college, and adult education levels. Upon her retirement from “a school district, not life,” Debbie began subbing at the pre-school level, and at that point, she had taught all ages, from babies to boomers, and discovered that “we’re all the same, we just throw our tantrums in a different manner”! Debbie earned a Master’s degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Business Education. Her belief in lifelong learning led her to grow personally and professionally with hours of additional courses, workshops, and certified training. In 2016, Debbie began her Certified Health Coach Training through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, and she is currently studying for her Master Health Coach Certification in 2023 and Board Certification in 2024. Debbie’s desire to continue to Educate and Empower to Make a Difference led her to found Decide and Act Wellness, LLC in 2017. Debbie believes fully in the science of whole food support for our bodies and has shared Juice Plus+ for 26+ years. Debbie has 14+ years as an Executive Assistant to Corporate Leadership in Public Relations, Human Resources, and Manufacturing. Debbie has served in numerous leadership roles for organizations, serves as an advocate for nursing home residents, and is available to speak about or teach her Decision and Action-Based Health and Wellness Coaching Programs.

In This Episode:

Healthy friendships and their effect on our emotional well-being.
The challenges of losing a friend.
The importance of getting out and enjoying life. There is so much to do.
The effort and communication required for nurturing valuable friendships.
The impact of COVID on relationships and communication.
How interacting with people of different age groups can be enriching and educational.
Making an impact with small acts of kindness.
How embracing positive interactions with strangers can lead to unexpected friendships.
Trying new things.

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