A new produce list for the beginning of spring has arrived!! April brings so many new fruits and veggies and some may be new to you. We will explore the health benefits of these produce items, as well as some great spring recipes throughout April. Happy Spring!!
Slow Cooker Banana Bread Oatmeal
Slow cooker meals don’t have to be just for dinner… How about a slow cooker breakfast? This recipe cooks overnight and is ready for you in the morning. Banana Bread Oatmeal is creamy, delicious, and tastes just like banana bread without all the calories!! This recipe is super simple and...
Benefits of Eating Fish
“Fish is one of those foods that people seem to either love or loathe.” So, do you love or loathe fish? There are so many different varieties, flavors, and textures of fish, that one might not like all types of fish. If you don’t eat seafood at all or haven’t...
Health Benefits of Rapini
The next produce item is a close relative of broccoli with a slightly different appearance and taste. Rapini, also called, broccoli rabe, is a cool season crop and one of the most popular greens in Italy. Rapini has a slightly bitter, peppery taste, and all parts of the plant are...
January Produce List
A new year, a new month, a new produce list!! Check out all the delicious fruits and veggies still available in the frigid month of January!! I can’t wait to share some fresh and delicious recipes this month using some produce items that may not be commonly used in your...
Health Benefits of Papaya
This next fruit is not only tropical but incredibly healthy. Papaya originated in Central America and Southern Mexico but is now grown throughout the world. Papaya is loaded with antioxidants which can help with inflammation and fight disease. Papayas are high in Vitamins C and A, as well as fiber,...
Health Benefits of Cranberries
Cranberries, an ingredient that can be found in many holiday dishes, but also has so many health benefits. Cranberries are part of the heather family and related to blueberries, bilberries, and lingonberries. Cranberries are very versatile but rarely eaten raw due to their sour taste. Cranberries are full of healthy...
Health Benefits of Bok Choy
Bok choy belongs to the same family as other Chinese cabbages, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, collard greens, rutabaga, and turnips… the cruciferous family of vegetables. Bok Choy has many great health benefits such as, having anti-cancer properties, contribute to building and maintaining bone structure and strength, help decrease blood...
Health Benefits of Parsley
Parsley is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean. There are two types of parsley, italian and french curly-leaf, and they are available fresh or dried. Parsley has many health benefits, as listed in the chart, and oftentimes is labeled as the “most powerful disease-fighting plants”. The herb is low...
Health Benefits of Sage
A popular herb that can be used in many dishes, especially around the holidays, is sage. Sage belongs to the mint family and has a strong aroma with an earthy flavor. Sage has many health benefits and is packed with minerals and vitamins. Sage is filled with antioxidants which are...