Bottom Line: For Sharon native’s company, tougher tortilla chips come nachorally
Modified: 3/13/2021 11:01:49 PM
Some Upper Valley kids go on to make good.
Zack Gazzaniga has gone on to make tortilla chips.
(To be clear, the two are not mutually exclusive.)
The former Sharon Eagle Scout Troop 205 is the Zack in
Zack’s Mighty Organic Tortilla Chips, which he spent two years developing, introduced last year and now sells at the Hanover Co-op and hundreds of other stores around the country.
Gazzaniga says tortilla chips were always his “favorite food” but he grew annoyed that store-bought tortilla chips break easily when dug into a bowl of guacamole. Plus, they taste kinda flat.
After decreasing for the past few years, vegetable gardening is on the rise thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. And that means more business to the farms that cater to all those green thumbs.
âI think gardening will be on the upswing â unless people found out from last year it will be harder than they thought,â said Bill LaPlant, owner of LaPlantâs Lawn & Property Maintenance, grows vegetable and flower starts at his nursery in Lyons, New York.
The nursery serves both the landscaping business and sells to home gardeners and hobby farmers.
In response to the supply chain disruptions last spring, many consumers turned to vegetable gardening to gain some certainty about where their food was coming from.
After decreasing for the past few years, vegetable gardening is on the rise thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. And that means more business to the farms that cater to all those green thumbs.
âI think gardening will be on the upswing â unless people found out from last year it will be harder than they thought,â said Bill LaPlant, owner of LaPlantâs Lawn & Property Maintenance, grows vegetable and flower starts at his nursery in Lyons, New York.
The nursery serves both the landscaping business and sells to home gardeners and hobby farmers.
In response to the supply chain disruptions last spring, many consumers turned to vegetable gardening to gain some certainty about where their food was coming from.
Timing key to seed-starting success
Melinda Myers
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Paper pot makers make it easy to transform newspaper into biodegradable plant pots that are perfect for starting seeds.Gardener’s Supply Co.
You created your wish list, ordered some or all of the seeds you will need, and they are beginning to arrive. Make the most of your investment with a bit of planning.
Starting seeds at the proper time, indoors or directly in the garden, ensures a good start to the growing season. Check the back of the seed packet for planting times and directions. Consult your local Extension Service’s website for more details on the best time to plant in your area.
Grow quick, nutritious microgreens
Jan. 24, 2021
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Add fresh flavor to meals year-round with microgreens. These easy-to-grow greens need minimal space and no special equipment for a flavorful and nutritious harvest in little more than a week.
Use microgreens on salads, soups, pizzas, omelets, in stir fries or as a snack. These tiny seedlings are packed with more nutrition than their mature counterparts.
Add a bit of spice to soups and sandwiches with radish and mustard microgreens. Try red cabbage, chard, beets and amaranth for some added color. Sunflower’s somewhat nutty flavor makes it perfect for snacking. Let some of your pea microgreens grow a bit taller to use in stir fries.