newsletter What do Microgreens and AI Have in Common?

This week I had the pleasure of visiting with Chris from Spira Farms. If you haven’t heard of them yet, they’re the local rockstars of microgreens. They recently moved from their Lemont location to a much larger warehouse (aka farm) in Bolingbrook.

And let me just paint the picture for you—floor-to-ceiling shelves stacked with trays of vibrant microgreens. Lights automatically turning on and off, powered by software Chris actually programmed himself (yep, we geek out over tech together 🤓). It’s truly a sight to see.

Even cooler—Chris has been experimenting with recycling soil through composting, which has been a total game-changer for their farm. Sustainable, smart, and super inspiring!

But First… What Are Microgreens? 🌱

I know a lot of our customers still wonder: What’s the big deal with microgreens? Why are they so special?

Here’s the quick version (straight from Spira’s science-backed wisdom):

• 🌟 Packed with Nutrition – Tiny greens = HUGE nutrition. Just a handful packs the same punch as a whole salad bowl.
• 💪 Vitamin K Boost – Stronger bones + better healing.
• 🧠 Protects Brain + Boosts Immunity – Helps with inflammation, fights illness, and supports long-term health.
• 🍊 More Vitamin C than Oranges – Your immune system will thank you!
• ❤️ Supports Heart + Gut Health – Naturally lowers blood pressure, aids digestion, and even helps the liver detox.

Basically, they’re like nature’s multivitamin that you can sprinkle right on top of your sandwich, salad, or even your morning eggs. Or, if you’re like me, just grabbing them by the handful.

👉 You can shop all our fresh Microgreens here

Geeking Out: AI + Local Food 🤖🥦

Since Chris and I both come from a software background, our conversations often circle back to technology. Inspired by that—and honestly, by so many conversations I’ve been having lately—I wrote a blog post about how we’re using AI at Kakadoodle and what it could mean for the future. If you’re curious, you can check it out here: 👉 How We’re Using AI at Kakadoodle (And What It Might Mean for Local Food).

Let’s Talk About the Bread Again 🍞✨

Okay, so you all have definitely been loving the Rustic Kneed bread—we sold out for the second week in a row! 🎉

Thank you so much for supporting this collaboration. With every loaf, you’re supporting three local companies at once (Kakadoodle, Rustic Kneed, and Janie's Mill). That’s a win-win-win.

And if you’re wondering what makes this bread so unique, I shared all the details in this post:
👉 The Surprising Truth About Flour (And Why It Matters for Your Family).

If you haven’t tried it yet, don’t wait—because it’s going fast:
👉 Order Rustic Kneed Bread here.

Every choice we make at the dinner table adds up—to healthier families, stronger communities, and farms that are built to last. Choosing clean, chemical-free, local food isn’t just about taste (though it’s pretty amazing 😉)… it’s about investing in a lifestyle that nourishes all of us.

Thank you for continuing to support Kakadoodle and our partner farms like Spira, Rustic Kneed, and Janie's Mill. Together, we’re proving that better food is possible—and it can come from just down the road, not across the country.