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...
The Secrets of Homemade Tomato Sauce
Yes, opening a jar of tomato sauce is the easiest option, but is it the healthiest? Jarred foods are usually packed with sodium, sugar, and unnecessary preservatives. Homemade tomato sauce is really not as daunting as you may think, and it can be frozen so that you have more at...
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...
Health Benefits of Escarole
There are so many different types of leafy greens available and they all have different textures, flavors, and health benefits. Today I’m talking escarole which is related to the chicory family, along with frisée, endive, and Belgian endive. Escarole has broad curly leaves with a slight bitter taste. Escarole contains...
September Produce List
The month of September has arrived and fall is almost here. With a new season quickly approaching, it’s time to check out the new produce items that you may start to see in the stores. There are some pretty big changes from summer to fall, but still a lot of...
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...
Health Benefits of Kiwi
Kiwi may be a small fruit, but it is packed with vitamins and nutrients! Kiwi is native to China but made its way to New Zealand in the 20th century. Kiwi gets its name from New Zealand's national symbol, the kiwi bird, which is also small, brown, and fuzzy. Check...
Fresh Produce Vs. Frozen Produce
Fresh produce is full of nutrients and vitamins and is always the best choice when eating clean, but when fresh fruits and veggies aren’t available, is frozen produce a good alternative? What are the differences between the two and how do they compare. Check out the following article that explores...
August Produce List
August has arrived and so did it’s produce list!! Check out all these wonderful fruits and veggies. Not only are the grocery stores packed with new produce, but most home gardens are starting to show signs of all your hard work and the fruits of labor!!
Fish with Coconut-Shallot Sauce
Shallots can be used just as onions to make a sauce, dressing, or chopped up to add flavor to a dish. The following recipe is a sauce that can be used for any protein but this one calls for fish. Fish with Coconut-Shallot Sauce is a healthy dish that can...