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...
Bahama Smash Bowl
Summer is winding down, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy a fruit smoothie and imagine that you are sitting on a beach somewhere?!?! Bahama Smash Bowl is a smoothie that is full of protein and fiber as well as refreshing and flavorful. The watermelon bowl is optional but...
Summer Produce List (MidWest)
The fourth summer produce region is Midwest. Summer has officially arrived and the produce lists are full of so many wonderful fruits and veggies!! Remember farmer’s markets and local farms also have fresh produce that may even cost a little less than the grocery stores. Be on the lookout for...
Summer Produce List (West)
The third summer produce region is West. A lot of great fruits and veggies on this list and even if you don’t live in the West part of the country, some of these produce items are still available during the summer because they are shipped from those states. Some stores...
Why You Should You Eat Figs
Figs are on the summer produce list and if you aren’t sure what a fig is or how you should eat one, then the following link is a perfect read. A fig is a soft, sweet fruit that grows on a ficus tree. There are more than 850 kinds of...
Summer Produce List (Southeast)
The second summer produce region is the Southeast. In the Southeast region, the weather is a little warmer so the produce available may reflect that, but there is also some overlap from the Northeast list. So many different options for fresh produce this summer and that makes me so happy!!...
Bell Pepper Cabbage Slaw
It’s barbeque season, and I love accompanying any grilled item with some salads!! Coleslaws are often a huge hit at picnics and there are so many varieties. This next recipe showcases another produce item on the summer list, cabbage. Cabbage comes in a variety of options, but whatever one may...
Quinoa-Argula Bowl with Peaches and Avocado
Peaches are on the Summer produce list and are a favorite of mine. Such a diverse fruit that I don’t think it gets enough credit or use in the kitchen. Peaches can be baked, grilled, blended, and eaten raw. They are often used as a sweet ingredient but taste delicious...
Summer Produce List (Northeast)
School is coming to an end and summer break is starting to begin. With the summer season fast approaching, the availability of produce is becoming more and more vast. Since there are so many fresh veggies and fruits on the summer produce list, I found smaller lists according to the...
Summer Squash vs. Winter Squash
Let’s talk squash… what is the difference between summer and winter squash when they look so similar? The biggest difference is the type of skin they have… summer squash is a soft-skinned squash with a moist flesh, while winter is more of a hard-shelled squash with a firm flesh. Summer...