Gracy's Garden

09/01/2025

I call it healing out loud. I know it makes people uncomfortable, and that’s kind of the point.

07/25/2025

Yum!

Recipe: Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef

1 egg

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated parmesan

1 small onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper to taste

1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone

1 cup cooked spinach, chopped

Fresh parsley or chives (garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, onion, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. Flatten the mixture into a rectangle on a parchment-lined tray. Add spinach and cheese in the center. Fold and seal the meat over the filling.

3. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until cooked through. In the last 10 minutes, sprinkle extra cheese on top and broil for a golden crust.

4. Let it rest for 10 minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, slice, and serve.

06/23/2025

06/20/2025

🌱 We're feeding the future — one nutritious meal at a time! 💚🍎🌞

This summer, RocketFuel is helping serve FREE lunches to hundreds of kids and teens across Anchorage — Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM — at four local meal sites:

📍 Meal Locations:
✅ Mountain View Rec Center
✅ Fairview Rec Center
✅ Spenard Rec Center
✅ Muldoon Boys & Girls Club

Let’s keep Anchorage’s youth strong, nourished, and thriving all summer long! ☀️💪🏽

💥 Want to see the impact in action?
Follow on social media for behind-the-scenes stories, program updates, and ways to get involved.

📢 This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
🚫 Not affiliated with the Anchorage School District.

❤️ Help us do even more — donate today:
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06/20/2025

🚀 Big news! Rocket Fuel is expanding!

We’ve been serving over 100 kids a day at 3 locations across Anchorage since June 2nd — and starting next week, we’re adding a 4th site at the Muldoon Boys & Girls Club! 💥🍎

That means even more families will have access to free, healthy meals every weekday from 1:00PM to 3:00PM.

We’re proud to keep fueling the future — one meal at a time. 💪🏽

06/11/2025

During the June Gap, Please Don’t Leave Out Fruit for Bees — Here’s What They Really Need 🐝🌼
As a beekeeper, I want to gently remind everyone: please don’t leave fruit out for bees, especially during the June Gap—the brief but dangerous period between spring and summer blooms when nectar sources become scarce. While offering fruit might seem like a kind gesture, it often ferments quickly in the sun, developing harmful bacteria that bees can carry back to the hive. This contaminated food can spoil their stored honey and even threaten the health of the entire colony.
If you truly want to help bees during this critical time, the best thing you can do is offer clean, safe water. Place a shallow dish outside filled with fresh water, adding small stones or twigs so bees can land safely without drowning.
To go one step further, consider adding a pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt. This natural salt is rich in vital minerals that bees instinctively seek—minerals that help regulate the hive’s internal temperature (kept around 90°F), ensuring proper brood care and honey production.
Please avoid feeding bees sugar or honey directly. It may seem helpful, but it can disrupt their natural behavior, weaken their immune systems, and even spread disease.
Supporting bees doesn’t require sugar—it requires awareness.
Water. Flowers. Protection. That’s what they truly need.
And especially during the June Gap, your kindness can make all the difference. 🌿💛🐝

06/10/2025

It's been a long 30 years, indeed...














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05/20/2025