Garden season is fast approaching, so many are in the decision making process on what they should plant this year. We always plant the staples… tomatoes and peppers, but every year we like to switch it up. What are some of your favorite fruits and veggies to grow? Sometimes it’s...
It’s Canning Season!!
It’s that time of year… Canning season has begun!! A process that can take some time but one that provides fresh food all year long. If you have a garden like me, preserving those tomatoes or peppers is a must and one of the reasons I enjoy cooking with fresh...
Health Benefits of Radicchio
Radicchio is a perennial often referred to as Italian chicory. Radicchio is rarely eaten raw due to its bitterness, rather the leaves are usually steamed or grilled. Radicchio is very low in calories, carbohydrates, and sugars. Radicchio has high levels of Vitamin C which helps boost immune systems, and high...
Roasted Tomato Salsa
Another favorite use of tomatoes is making fresh, homemade salsa. Salsa can be prepared in so many ways… spicy, mild, smoky, fruity, chunky, smooth, roasted… and the list goes on. It’s completely up to preference, but today I’m sharing a favorite of mine… Roasted Tomato Salsa. This recipe roast the...
11 Impressive Benefits of Tomatoes
The garden is coming to an end, but those tomatoes are ripening at a rapid speed… so what does one do with all these tomatoes? First, let’s take a look at why tomatoes are so good for you and how important it is to use every last one of those...