There's a lot you can do with a melon and I became a big fan of it while in Spain. If you are a fan of local fruit from a farm near your home then you might agree that summer is the best time of year to buy melons. After all, during July and August they are in-season. The choices of sweet and juicy melons doesn't stop with watermelon, even though it is a big favorite. Branching out to cantaloupe and honeydew melon and Crenshaw melon and Christmas melon (called a toad-skinned melon in Spain) and more is a fun adventure of flavors that everyone can enjoy. Melon Nutrition Since there are … [Read more...] about The Sweet Story of Melon and 5 Easy Snack Ideas
Tomatoes Check All the Boxes of Fresh, Delicious, and Convenient
Imagining meals without tomatoes is hard for me to do. Sometimes I add them to my breakfast with a sliced cucumber and dollop of hummus. Other times I add them to my lunch sandwich -- to make a tasty ELT. At dinner, tomatoes pop up in a side salad, sauce, soup, or just on my plate and ready-to-eat. I don't think I'm alone in counting on tomatoes to be there for me. Maybe you can relate. I've had quite a few grocery store checkout line chats and/or farmer's market chats with total strangers who share their 'tomato love stories' with me. See how many varieties you know here. Fresh and Delicious … [Read more...] about Tomatoes Check All the Boxes of Fresh, Delicious, and Convenient
The Spring Farmer’s Market has Healthy Nutrition Choices for Everyone
The Market Opens in May There's something very exciting going on in May - that is, in addition to the Kentucky Derby, a new baseball season, and many college graduations. I'm talking about the season of local Farmer's Markets opening and blooming with vibrant colors, amazing flavors, top-quality nutrition, and fun for everyone. It has become a 'thing' these past 3-5 years to meet your friends, buy a vegetable, and meet a farmer on Saturday mornings at the Market. But, it was weeks and months before May that local farmers got started... Starting the Crops As winter transitions to spring, … [Read more...] about The Spring Farmer’s Market has Healthy Nutrition Choices for Everyone