Edible OVC for Kids January 2022 English

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January 2022 • Issue 6

OJAI & VENTURA COUNTY

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ILA Drawing by Ramiah Chu

AN KALE! Can you color the different types of kale correctly?

Look inside to find pictures.

For more on kale, see page 4.

Sponsored by

This project is funded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture's 2021 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program

Water Conservation Game!

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Even though we get some rain during the winter months, Ventura County has been in a drought for several years. That means that there is not enough water for the people who live here to drink or for the farms to water their crops. Our cities and counties in southern California have to buy water from other areas to provide what we need.

There are many ways we can save water! Play this game to learn more!

TO PLAY:

Roll the die and move your player piece forward the number of squares indicated on the die.

Follow the instructions on the square. The first person to the finish wins!

You let the water run from the tap while you washed your fruit and vegetables,

move back 3 spaces

You use drip irrigation to water your garden, saving about 15 gallons each time you water,

move ahead 3 spaces

You washed dishes by hand and used a basin instead of letting the water run,

You accidentally dropped ice cubes and used them to water your plants instead of throwing them in the sink

move ahead 3 spaces

move ahead 1 space

The average person in America uses about 80-100 gallons of water per day, but a human only needs about a gallon a day to drink to be healthy. Where does all the rest of the water go?

START HERE

You forgot to turn off the water while brushing your teeth,

move back 3 spaces

You remembered to shut off the irrigation when it rained,

move ahead 2 spaces

You collected your shower warm-up water in a bucket for the plants

move ahead 2 spaces.

You filled your bathtub only 6 inches to take a bath and saved 12 gallons of water,

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FINISH!

Great work conserving water!

Use a die that you have, or make the one we provided (on the flap in the middle of this book). Cut-out player pieces are also available on the flap.

You cleaned off your driveway with the hose instead of a broom wasting 18 gallons of water per minute,

You are careful to flush the toilet only when necessary,

move ahead 1 space

move back 4 spaces You took out your lawn and put in drought tolerant and edible plants,

move ahead 3 spaces

You took a 5-minute shower and saved up to 12 gallons of water,

move ahead 2 spaces

You left the water running while you washed your hands,

move back 2 spaces

You ran the dishwasher when it wasn’t full,

move back 2 spaces

You watered your garden in the middle of a very hot day instead of in the cool morning,

You asked your parents to install aerators on all of your faucets at home,

move back 3 spaces

HOW MUCH WATER DOES IT USE? A full tub uses about 40 gallons.

A 10-minute shower uses about 25 gallons.

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3 - 5 gallons.

The washing machine uses about 20 gallons.

Each time the toilet flushes it is

Hygiene, (washing hands, face, brushing teeth), uses about

5 gallons a day.

You left the hose on while washing the car, wasting 8 gallons of water per minute,

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You layered your garden with organic mulch, saving 20-30 gallons each time you water,

move ahead 3 spaces.

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SEASONED KALE CHIPS What you need:

Several leaves of kale, any type 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 teaspoon favorite seasoning (options listed below)

What to do: Our amazing chef, Alex Montoya, executive chef of Water’s Edge, Waterside and Honeycup Creamery in Oxnard, made us an exciting recipe of Italian Marinated Chicken over Russian Kale and Easter radishes. His recipe can be found on the Edible Education Video Series Episode 6.

Here we share a very simple way to make kale chips, a crispy treat that tastes surprisingly delicious.

1. 1 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, salt and ½ teaspoon pepper 2. Salt and pepper to taste 3. 1 tablespoon sea salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder 4. 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil 5. 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Add 2–3 tablespoons grated parmesan after baking.

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT KALE? January’s harvest of the month is Russian kale.

Kale can grow all year long in Ventura County.

Kale is a dark leafy green, packed with vitamin K which is good for building strong bones and heart.

It is also full of fiber (which is good for your guts) and vitamins A, C, E and minerals calcium and magnesium, all of which help your body to work the way it is supposed to!

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CAN YOU MATCH THE TYPE OF KALE TO ITS NAME? Lacinato Redbor

Kailaan Ornamental

Common Curly Leaf Red Russian

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Answers: A. Lacinato; B. Redbor; C. Ornamental; D. Kailaan; E. Red Russian F. Common Curly Leaf

Seasoning Options:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. 2. Remove the stems from the kale.

Tear or chop the leaves into the size you want your chips.

3. Wash the kale in a colander. Dry the leaves very well.

4. Put the kale in a large bowl, add the olive oil to the bowl.

5. Very important: use your hands to massage the oil into the leaves.

Squeeze and squish those leaves really well. This helps to make them more tender!

6. Add the seasoning you prefer and mix it into the leaves.

7. Place the leaves flat on a baking pan.

8. Bake for 25 minutes, then check for crispness. Cook for an additional 10 – 15 minutes as needed.

9. Share if you have to!