Eat More Produce
NutritionSometimes we are so focused on whether a piece of fruit is local, or if that vegetable is organic, that we miss the point. Eat more fruits and vegetables! Americans' intake of fruits and vegetables falls well below what's recommended. As a result, we lose out on key nutrients each and every day. Put more emphasis on simply eating more fruits and vegetables and less on the label. At each meal, aim to fill half of your plate with fruits...
Teal Pumpkins
From Our Kitchen[caption id="attachment_24336" align="alignright" width="198" caption="Teal Pumpkin Project"][/caption] Halloween is supposed to be a time when we can let our imaginations soar and have fun. It's not always easy for folks with food allergies. In fact it can be pretty hard. We've brought back one of our most popular posts with new tips and tricks that both kids and adults will enjoy! Teal Pumpkin Project Show your support this Halloween for food allergy awareness and paint a pumpkin teal. It's part...
What is Fair Trade?
Sustainability, From Our KitchenDid you know that 2 billion of the world's workers survive on less than $2 per day? October is Fair Trade Month – celebrating a movement that seeks greater equity in international trade by producing sustainable livelihoods and opportunities in some of the poorest countries in the world. Fair Trade is a partnership that creates harmony between producers, businesses and consumers around the world. Fair Trade-labeled products, among them coffee, bananas, sugar, and chocolate, undergo a rigorous certification process...
Plant Garlic Now for Spring Harvest
Sustainability, From Our Kitchen, GardensNow is the time to plant garlic. It's super easy and does not require much work. Typically, garlic is planted from the end of September through November, four to six weeks before the ground freezes, depending on where you live. It is best to plant after a light frost, but well before the ground freezes. Garlic should have good root growth before winter starts, but minimal above-ground growth. So head over to a local farm or garden center and pick...
An Elegant Main-Dish Salad
Nutrition, From Our KitchenIf you're looking for an elegant salad that's filling enough to serve as a main-course, you can't go wrong with that French classic, Salade Nicoise. The Nicoise looks beautiful on the platter or plate, with its colorful blend of slender green beans, tuna, cherry tomatoes, new potatoes, hard-cooked eggs and olives. The beauty of a Nicoise - or any salad, for that matter - is that you can substitute items you like for those you don't. You may omit anchovies...
Too Hot to Cook? Try Cold Soup
Nutrition, From Our KitchenSoup isn’t just a cold-weather food. There are many tasty and nutritious cold soups that can spice up your summer menus. The dog days of summer are a perfect time for chilled soups. Experiment with some of these recipe ideas for a delicious summer treat. Gazpacho Ingredients: 6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 purple onion, finely chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 sweet red or green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 tsp...
The Scoop On Ice Cream
From Our KitchenJuly is National Ice Cream Month, and when it's this hot outside, few sources of refreshment are as appealing. Ice cream is also well-suited for the relaxed, often celebratory mood of the season. We've worked hard all these months, and ice cream - like the pool, the hammock or the beach vacation - is our reward. [caption id="attachment_24324" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Boston College High School"][/caption] Best of all, ice cream is an affordable treat for the whole family. Each year, on...
Fresh Herbs Perk Up Green Salads
From Our Kitchen, GardensMany of us enjoy growing fresh herbs, but sometimes we can't use them up fast enough. They grow better if trimmed frequently, but since we might not do as much cooking during the summer months, our plants can get a bit leggy. One solution is to add the herbs to salads. Some snips of fresh parsley, basil, tarragon and cilantro can really brighten a run-of-the-mill green salad. Avoid using strong-tasting herbs like rosemary, marjoram and oregano, which can overwhelm the...
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