Fall is coming to an end but before you throw away those pumpkins, you might want to check out some really delicious ways to cook leftover pumpkins. The “pie pumpkins” or “sugar pumpkins”... these are the smaller ones used for baking/cooking are the pumpkins you want to use. So if...
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree From Scratch
Pumpkins are a favorite during the fall season and with so many pumpkin recipes available, sometimes it’s hard to make a decision. Today I’m sharing a pumpkin recipe that is a staple in my household especially when canned pumpkin is hard to find. Pumpkin Puree is simple to make as...
Healthy Zucchini Recipes
Zucchini is one of those veggies that is extremely versatile and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner!! It is also very healthy for you, inexpensive, but easy to grow in your own garden if you choose. So many healthy recipe options out there that I had a hard...
15 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Buying Produce
Summer brings sunshine, picnics, graduations, swimming, and barbecues, but it also brings an abundance of fresh produce!! With all the choices of fresh fruits and veggies, where does one begin when choosing the best ones. It’s really important to have a strategy in place on choosing and storing produce so...
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!!...
Sweet Potato Pie Shakeology
With sweet potatoes being in season for the month of January, I thought this recipe would be a great one for the winter months. Sweet Potato Pie Shakeology tastes just like sweet potatoes with a hint of cinnamon and orange flavoring. It’s so creamy and delicious, and the sweet potato...
Health Benefits of Rapini
The next produce item is a close relative of broccoli with a slightly different appearance and taste. Rapini, also called, broccoli rabe, is a cool season crop and one of the most popular greens in Italy. Rapini has a slightly bitter, peppery taste, and all parts of the plant are...
Apple Variety Chart
It’s apple picking season, and what better way to spend a gorgeous fall day!! I love all apples, but with so many different varieties, I sometimes wonder which ones would be better for cooking or eating raw. I found this handy apple variety chart below that is a great guide....
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...
Health Benefits of Bell Peppers
The first produce item I would like to explore are bell peppers. Also called, sweet peppers or capsicums, bell peppers come in various colors such as red, yellow, orange, and green which is unripe and can have more of a bitter taste. Bell peppers are high in vitamins, minerals, and...