We have been working nonstop to improve the product that you have been an instrumental part of in bringing to life.
Our product engineer Andrew is currently in China working with our manufacturing partners to make finishing touches.
We’re taking you behind the scenes so you can see the manufacturing process.
Take a look at some pictures snapped by Andrew.
Fogbox Base
Fogbox Package
Grow Trays in Production
As we work alongside our manufacturing partners, we are seeing the immense progress and are excited for the Fogbox to reach you.
We expect production to finish in the last week of March and units to arrive at our fulfillment center in Georgia the last week of April.
To further ensure that you receive the product in its utmost quality, we will be doing some drop tests with the new packaging. Keep an eye out for this as we share the results in the future!
As a part of the Kickstarter community, we are constantly looking for ways to share ideas and add value to our lives.
Our friends at EcoQube have shared with us how they have discovered micro-veggies, which if you recall from our past Kickstarter update are tiny, edible plants often seen on the Food Network as garnish on fancy dishes.
They’ve described the benefits to us, that these micro-veggies have up to 40 times the nutrients of their mature counterparts and come in over 50 types!
Check out these resources from EcoQube:
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A FREE micro-veggies recipe
- And a quick overview of 5 types of micro-veggies you can taste test and easily incorporate in your meals!
Recipe for Micro-veggies Energy Salad
Excellent for quick energy before heading to the gym for the day.
(Source: http://vegetarian.lovetoknow.com/Growing_Broccoli_Sprouts)
Serving Size: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
What You’ll Need:
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 10 small cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- ½ an avocado diced
- ½ a cup of walnuts chopped
- 5 cups of microgreens (in this recipe, we use broccoli sprouts)
How to Make Your “Micro-veggies Energy Salad”:
1. Toss your microgreens into a large mixing bowl
2. Mix in ½ an avocado diced and the sliced cherry tomatoes
3. Add in the half cup of walnuts
4. Sprinkle with lemon juice and drizzle the honey on top
5. Enjoy and share with a friend!
“5 Types of Micro-veggies & Their Uses”
(Source: http://www.healthcastle.com/arugula-food-month)
1. Arugula: An excellent source of fiber and antioxidants that benefit your healthy bones and skin, arugula can be roasted with a pot of vegetables drizzled with olive oil and pepper to add some tangy flavor to a great appetizer!
(Source: http://www.broccolisproutshop.com/broccoli-sprouts/how-to-grow-broccoli-sprouts/)
2. Broccoli Sprouts: Broccoli sprouts have powerful antioxidants that help strengthen the immune system and also contain sulforaphane, which helps prevent cancer. Check out the Micro-veggies Energy Salad recipe from our last blog post to see how you can incorporate broccoli sprouts into your diet!
(Source: http://www.almanac.com/blog/home-health/herbs-and-spices/cilantro-are-you-friend-or-foe)
3. Cilantro: Cilantro is high in antioxidants and may help improve sleep quality and lower anxiety. Add some cilantro to a freshly made guacamole, to give it a kick of flavor or sprinkle it on some carne asada or fish tacos!
(Source: https://experiencelife.com/article/how-to-cook-kale/)
4. Kale: This micro-veggie has been growing in popularity and a lot of it has to do with the fact that it is low in calories and lutein-rich, which facilitates eye health. It can be chopped up and mixed with your favorite ingredients to be included in a tasty salad. Alternatively, if you are one who thinks kale has a slightly bitter aftertaste, you can juice it up with a mix of apples, carrot, lettuce, honey, and lemon for a boost of antioxidants!
(Source: http://www.bestinseason.ie/a-z/spinach/)
5. Spinach: Chock full of protein, vitamins, and iron, spinach is a favorite amongst the ADI team. For a special twist, buy or make your own tortilla corn or flour chips and dip them into a delicious spinach and artichoke dip. Another idea is to add handfuls of spinach to your favorite casserole for added nutrition and flavor.
We will keep you updated with our progress with the Fogbox. In the meantime, have fun with these great resources! Share with us what cool ideas you have recently discovered in the comments below!
Best Wishes,
Sean
GroBox Team
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