I saved this particular February produce item for last, basically because it’s more unusual than the rest. Have you ever heard of a sunchoke? Sunchokes are tubular-shaped, thin-skinned root vegetable that resemble a potato. It’s a member of the sunflower plant and is in season from Fall through early Spring....
Creamy Turnip Soup
When buying turnips, make sure you look for those that are small and heavy for their size. The younger ones are usually sweeter… as they age they get a little more woodsy tasting. Turnips can be prepared many different ways, roasting seems to be the most popular and brings the...
Health Benefits of Turnips
February produce list…Turnips belong to the cruciferous family of vegetables, just like broccoli, kale, and brussel sprouts. Turnips are mostly used for their bulb, but the leaves and sprouts are also edible. Turnips are a low calorie vegetable with only 51 calories in every one cup mashed, and they keep...
Fennel Grapefruit Salad
Looking for an accompaniment to chicken, fish, or pork for dinner? I have the perfect side dish that you are going to love. Fennel and Grapefruit Salad is light and refreshing, and all the different flavors go so well together. If you are not a fan of grapefruit, substitute it...
Is Juice Healthy or Unhealthy?
Juice… is it healthy or unhealthy for you? Well, we know that orange juice in particular has a healthy dose of vitamin C in it which supports a healthy immune system, but should we be drinking a glass for breakfast everyday? According to Lisa Cimperman, M.S., R.D.N., L.D., a clinical...
Chocolate Mocha Mousse
If the shake was a Valentine hit in the morning, try this dessert recipe in the evening to really end the night on a good note. Chocolate Mocha Mousse satisfies all chocolate cravings and is a guilt-free dessert loaded with protein. So who will be your Valentine? Ingredients 4 oz....
Roasted Spring Vegetables with Arugula Pesto
There are endless ways to use potatoes, they can serve for almost any meal throughout the day, and can be grilled, roasted, fried, sauteed, and/or baked. I chose this next recipe to highlight potatoes, because I have spring on the mind and it’s a different way to use potatoes that...
Health Benefits of Potatoes
The next produce item on the February list is a staple in most homes and extremely versatile. Potatoes are a root vegetable that are fairly cheap, easy to grow, and have so many nutrients. Potatoes are a good source of antioxidants and contain resistant starch which has been proven to...
Health Benefits of Radishes
A February produce item that might not be the favorite in the garden, but it packs a lot of nutrients and are very good for you. Radishes are a root vegetable and come in many varieties that are available from winter through summer depending on the kind. Radishes can be...
Triple Chocolate Shakeology
With Valentine’s Day in less than a week, I thought I would get the party started early with this Shakeology recipe. I love chocolate, and since Valentine’s Day is that excuse to indulge, maybe Triple Chocolate Shakeology will help with those cravings and overindulgence!! Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened almond milk...