garden fruits and veggies • Nikki Kuban Minton

How to Pickle Vegetables at Home

Nikki — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:00:38 +0000

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 hard to decide especially if you think you won’t be able to use all the produce that grows, but something I have been thinking about doing this year is pickling vegetables. Almost anything can be pickled and it’s actually quite simple to do at home. You just need a few materials, a little time, and the product you’re pickling. It’s a great way to use any vegetables that would go to waste if you didn’t store them for a later date. Freezing is also another great way to make your fruits and veggies last all year long. If you would like to learn more about pickling at home, check out the link below for 5 easy steps on pickling vegetables. It’s a great family activity as well!!

Learn How to Pickle Vegetables at Home

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It’s Canning Season!!

Nikki — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:54:12 +0000

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 ingredients so much. Canning can actually be quite simple if you learn some techniques and have the proper equipment. Check out the link below for some canning tips as well as benefits to preserving those fresh fruits and veggies!!

https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/what-is-canning-and-what-are-the-benefits/172324.html

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Health Benefits of Radicchio

Nikki — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:00:38 +0000

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 levels of Vitamin K which plays a vital part in bone health. Radicchio is great for weight loss and can improve one’s digestion with it’s moderate level of fiber. Check out a few other health benefits of radicchio… it’s a great addition to any ordinary meal!!!

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Roasted Tomato Salsa

Nikki — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:16:18 +0000

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 tomatoes first before creating the salsa to add a rich, smoky flavor. You can always make adjustments to the spiciness of the salsa by adding or omitting the jalapenos.

Roasted Tomato Salsa

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11 Impressive Benefits of Tomatoes

Nikki — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 15:08:11 +0000

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 garden tomatoes. Tomatoes are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Below are 11 Impressive Benefits of Tomatoes… they really are a “valuable food for human health” and can be used in so many ways!!

11 Impressive Benefits of Tomatoes

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