Questions · 16 answers
Asked over the garden fence, answered plainly.
Food and the seasons
4 questions
What does "eat closer to the ground" mean?
It means cooking more with what is in season where you live: more vegetables, beans, grains and fruit, in simple dishes. There are no rules or forbidden foods, just plates that follow the calendar.
Are the recipes vegetarian?
Most are. Each season has a few dishes with chicken, fish, eggs or sausage, and every recipe is marked so you can tell at a glance. Eggs and dairy appear in many vegetarian dishes.
Is this a diet or a health plan?
No. AGRICISA is about everyday cooking, not weight loss or treatment. We make no health promises. The site is information only and does not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian.
What if I cannot find a seasonal ingredient?
Use what you can get. Swap one green for another, one root for another, or use frozen vegetables. The "note" on each recipe suggests easy swaps.
The week plan
4 questions
How does the week plan work?
It picks seven suppers from the recipes of the current season. You can swap any dinner for another and change the number of servings.
What does the shopping list do?
It merges the ingredients of your week, adds up duplicates, scales them to your servings and groups everything by aisle, so you can walk the shop once.
Where is my plan saved?
Only in this browser, using localStorage. We do not keep it on a server and there is no account. Clearing your browser data, or using another device, will empty it.
Can I print the plan or list?
Yes. Both the week plan and the shopping list can be printed from the page.
Garden and windowsill
3 questions
Can I grow food without a garden?
Yes. Many herbs and greens grow well on a bright windowsill or balcony in a pot. The garden page lists the easiest plants and the minimum pot size for each.
How do I know what to sow this month?
The garden page shows what to sow by month. The dates are general guidance for much of the US, so check your local last frost date and adjust.
What is "my windowsill"?
It is a short list you build on the garden page of the plants you are growing. It is kept in this browser only, so it will not follow you to another device.
The shop
3 questions
What do the shop items look like?
They are printable PDFs, in both A4 and US Letter sizes, so you can print on whichever paper you have.
How do I receive my download?
After payment you are taken to a download page where you can get your files. Keep the page open or save the files straight away.
Can I get a refund?
Our refund terms are on the refund page at /refund. Please read them before you buy.
Privacy and advice
2 questions
Do you use analytics or tracking?
No. We do not run analytics on this site. Your week plan, shopping list and windowsill stay in your own browser.
Is the site medical advice?
No. Everything here is information only and does not replace medical advice. Talk to a doctor or dietitian about allergies, medical conditions, pregnancy or any special diet.
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