I am so excited for watermelon season!!!! My favorite time of the year, besides the sunshine and warm weather, I love fresh produce. Watermelon is such a versatile fruit and so good for you!! This Watermelon smoothie recipe has only 4 ingredients and is perfect for those hot summer days...
How to Ripen an Avocado Quickly
Whether you are at the grocery store searching for that perfect, ripe avocado, or at home waiting for your avocado to ripen, it can be frustrating when all you want to do is make some creamy guacamole but the avocado is too hard to do anything with!! Well, there are...
Healthy Banana Recipes
What would national banana day be without some delicious, healthy recipes?!?! Eating Well has so many banana recipes on their site, that it’s really hard to choose just one. Check out the link below for many of these different options including smoothies, muffins, cookies, breads, oatmeal, and even ice cream!!...
How to Cook Brussels Sprouts 6 Delicious Ways
Veggie gardens are starting to flourish and soon you will be able to enjoy the labor of your love. What vegetables have you planted in your garden? One vegetable that might not get enough recognition are brussels sprouts. Partially this may be due to the lack of knowing how to...
Starting a Garden At Home
It’s time to start planting those home gardens if you haven’t already done so. What will be in your garden? If you are just starting out and this is all new to you, the following article is a great resource on how to get started. Honestly, you don’t have to...
The 411 on Mushroom Nutrition
Mushrooms are one of those foods I feel like you either hate or love. What I didn’t realize is their nutritional value and how many different varieties actually exist. If you are leaning towards a dislike for mushrooms, I would highly suggest checking out this article about mushroom nutrition &...
National Asparagus Day
Today is national asparagus day so I thought I would share a little about this wonderful veggie and all the different ways you can prepare it. Asparagus is a member of the lily family and is packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It’s low in calories and has many...
8 Types of Onions and What to Do With Them
Let's talk onions… versatile, flavorful, many varieties, and an abundant amount of health benefits. Onions add so much to dishes and can really boost the flavor without changing texture and color. They can be eaten many ways and there are so many different kinds… “But which types of onions are...
Organic vs. Non-Organic Produce
Have you ever stood in the grocery store and looked at the produce labeled organic/non-organic and thought which one should I buy? Unlike other food items, fruits and vegetables do not have food labels on them so it’s up to you to choose which ones you think are best. If...
How to Store Strawberries So They’ll Last Longer
Nothing better than a fresh, plump, ripe strawberry!! Unfortunately, those little red berry gems don’t last long unless they are properly stored. So how can I make sure my strawberries last the longest in my refrigerator? Check out the link below for some helpful tips and tricks on storing strawberries...