Tomatoes hit the spot in July! There are more than 100 varieties to learn about, and to grow yourself. No matter which variety you try, you'll notice a rich flavor plus a nutritional prize of vitamins A and C along with fiber and very few calories. Just for fun, play the guessing game below and Name That Tomato! Game Rules: Name the 5 tomato varieties. Think of 3 ways to add tomatoes to a meal or snack. Hints: Here are the 5 tomato variety names, out of order: Celebrity/Early Girl; Green Zebra; Sunkist; Curly Red; Sungold Cherry Time to Name That Tomato (front to … [Read more...] about Name That Tomato: A Game of Healthy Choices
Breakfast: Creative Flavors & Power Choices
Breakfast Stats Can you believe that 1/3 of all Americans skip breakfast? Are you one of them? Are your kids? If breakfast is a hard meal to 'muster' in your household then listen up for some nutritious and delicious options. Because...breakfast is a most important meal of the day! Breakfast Options Thinking out of the (cereal) box is a good starting point for breakfast. There are many, many options and no rules about what to put on your plate. Maybe traditional morning foods don't excite your taste buds and that's OK. Choose what's appealing with good nutrition to power … [Read more...] about Breakfast: Creative Flavors & Power Choices
Apples in the Kitchen & Easy Recipe
Apple Facts The legend of Johnny Appleseed is fun to read about while munching on a favorite late-summer or early-fall season apple. Apples are full of flavor, fiber and crunch and they're versatile in meals and snacks. Take a look at this handy Apple Buyer's Guide to learn more about apple varieties and how to use them. Then, wander over to your kitchen and make an easy and tasty apple recipe! Fresh Apple Salad – A sweet and crunchy side dish for any meal or serve it for dessert! Ingredients: 3 medium apples; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup lemon or lime yogurt; 1/4 cup plain … [Read more...] about Apples in the Kitchen & Easy Recipe
Need an Easy, Fall Dinner? Chili Works!
Colorful Peppers Add Flavor I have become a believer in colorful peppers this summer-into-fall. Not only are they a feast for the eyes, but they also add a sweet, rich flavor to your kitchen recipes. In the last month, I've chopped up colorful peppers for cold salads, cooked them in a stew, sauteed them for a side item, and made them into black bean chili. Beautiful, versatile, nutritious, delicious is what you can discover with peppers! Making Fall Chili with Peppers Making chili starts with a favorite recipe and there are plenty of them in cookbooks, online and in your family … [Read more...] about Need an Easy, Fall Dinner? Chili Works!
Kids, Fruits & Veggies – A Winning Combination!
A Fruit - A Veggie? Jackie wants to be a strawberry because it's her favorite fruit and so sweet. Jake wants to be cherries because they grow in a bunch and he likes hanging around with his friends. Rocco wants to be mixed vegetables so he can talk different languages with the other vegetables, and he doesn't want to be eaten. Who knew kids could take on the personalities of fruits and veggies so creatively? Amazing! Getting Kids Excited about Eating Right Next time you're in the grocery store, try asking your child(ren) which fruit or vegetable she/he/they would like to be and why? … [Read more...] about Kids, Fruits & Veggies – A Winning Combination!
Salad Adds Color, Crunch and Flavor to Meals
Salad Begins with Crispy Greens...or Does It? The color green comes to mind when I think about salad. What about you? Do you start a salad with Romaine, spinach or leaf lettuce? Do you use shredded green cabbage? Typically, crispy greens are at the center of my tossed salad, so I was surprised by this All American Salad recipe. Who knew there could be such an interesting variety of colors, textures and flavors? Exploring the Possibilities Salads are easy to put together in the kitchen. Kids, teens and adults can put their own 'spin' on their salad creations. And, if eaten the next … [Read more...] about Salad Adds Color, Crunch and Flavor to Meals