Ashrafi Ahmed – Not Far From the Tree

May 6, 2019

Ashrafi Ahmed

Food brings people together. Without food, there is no conversation. When you share food, people start to talk.

Further Reading

Not Far From The Tree is hiring for the Summer!

NFFTT is Growing!

All Are Welcome Here! Fresh Fruit, Dignity, and Respect with Unity Kitchen

Pawpaw: Ontario’s Little-Known Tropical Fruit

Crabapple Jelly Recipe

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WOW! This year we raised over $7,500 in holiday do

WOW! This year we raised over $7,500 in holiday donations from supportive community members like you! This money goes towards upkeeping our picking tools, managing the portal, and exploring new opportunities and programs to preserve the urban harvest better!

After last year’s bumper crop, many trees seemed

After last year’s bumper crop, many trees seemed to have taken a well-deserved break this year. We harvested a whopping 23,006 pounds and donated 10,360, so while it didn’t surpass last year’s 32,000 pounds, it was still quite a productive season! This year was especially great for cherries, pears, apples, and grapes, and there were some glorious stone fruit picks!

You might think that in the long cold stretch of w

You might think that in the long cold stretch of winter, it's hard to eat local foods, but that's what makes winter roasts so delicious! Warm, hearty, and local, this recipe is easily adjustable to whichever seasonal veggies you have on hand and can be roasted up in a big batch for meal prepping!

Are you still struggling with holiday leftovers? A

Are you still struggling with holiday leftovers? A sack of potatoes in the cupboard, or a frozen turkey you'll just be throwing out next December? We've got some simple, healthful ideas for what you can do with those leftover holiday goodies!