by admin | Nov 11, 2019 | Regular Post
It’s autumn, which means fall colors and pumpkins! This month, let’s take a look at the health benefits of pumpkins. While commonly thought of as a vegetable, the pumpkin is actually a fruit. However, they’re nutritionally more similar to vegetables than fruits....
by admin | Oct 1, 2019 | Recipes, Regular Post
Sweet potatoes provide a wide array of vitamins and minerals and are a great source of B and C vitamins. While sweet potatoes are enjoyed boiled, baked, sautéed and fried, one of the easiest and most useful ways to cook sweet potatoes is to roast them. Enjoy this...
by admin | Sep 9, 2019 | Regular Post
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, beets provoke fierce opinions. Some say they taste like dirt, others like candy. Whatever your feelings on beets, there’s no denying their amazing health benefits! Here’s some health facts about beets: They’re good for your heart. Beets are a...
by admin | Aug 6, 2019 | Regular Post
Tomatoes are in season, so let’s take a look at these delicious, healthy fruits! That’s right, we said fruit! Although the U.S. Supreme Court declared them a vegetable in 1893, tomatoes are actually a fruit since they are seed-bearing and grow on a vine. However, they...
by admin | Jul 9, 2019 | Regular Post
Eating fruits and vegetables is healthy and delicious! Equally as important is making sure your produce is properly cleaned before eating. To best wash your fruits and veggies, follow this handy checklist: Wash your hands with hot soapy water before and after...
by admin | Apr 16, 2019 | Regular Post
Have you ever heard the phrase “farm-to-table” and wondered what it meant? Thanks to a renewed interest in eco-friendly, healthy and simple living, the farm-to-table movement is making a comeback. At its heart, farm-to-table means that the food on your table came...
by admin | Feb 28, 2019 | Regular Post
These starchy, sweet-tasting root vegetables are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. The most popular variety has a thin, brown skin on the outside and colored (typically orange) flesh inside, sweet potatoes can be eaten peeled or not. Sweet potatoes provide a wide...
by admin | Nov 19, 2018 | Recipes
Thanksgiving may be days away, but this new addition to the dinner table will have everybody talking. Simple, savory, and a little sweet, this recipe for mashed white sweet potatoes will make an excellent alternative to everyone’s favorite side—because Thanksgiving is...
by admin | Oct 29, 2018 | Recipes
One of the greatest things about pasta—aside from how delicious it is—is its versatility. There are countless ways to customize a recipe simply by swapping linguine for penne or orzo for orecchiette. Fresh shrimp, broccoli, garlic, and broth are a base for something...
by admin | Oct 22, 2018 | The Holidays
When restaurant menus are full of delicious squash dishes and store shelves are stocked with pumpkin spice products, you know that the fall season has arrived. But these festive gourds aren’t just for eating. Defined by their bright colors and unique shapes, squash...
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