A New Season of Fresh Apples In North Carolina, August signals the beginning of a new season of awesome, healthy, delicious apples. If you love apples, like me, this is the month to get out to a Farmer's Market or the apple orchard itself for the freshest apples. Eating an apple a day is a very smart way to feel great and stay healthy! A Contest for Kids - Win an Apple T-Shirt Washington State grows a lot of fresh apples as do North Carolina, Virginia and Michigan. If you think it would be cool to win a t-shirt with a big apple on it, then kids can enter an apple writing … [Read more...] about Quick & Easy Apple Salad Recipe
Peaches & Cinnamon Make Sweet Summer Meals!
Caring for Fresh Peaches It seems simple. Pick-your-own or buy fresh peaches and then eat them. But, wait - there's more! By following these 3 steps, your summer peaches will reward you with more flavor, more sweetness and more enjoyment. Step 1. At home, store peaches on the kitchen counter. Step 2. Twice a day, check for ripeness by very gently squeezing the peach with your thumb and index finger. Step 3. When peach is slightly soft to the touch and smells 'peachy', eat or store in the fridge (for up to one week.) Peaches & Cinnamon in Meals and Snacks Sprinkling … [Read more...] about Peaches & Cinnamon Make Sweet Summer Meals!
Tasty Meal Planning with Leftovers
Leftovers are Reality One reality for all of us is that we have bits-and-pieces of leftover foods in our fridge. If we're smart, we try to use them up within a few days. If we're not...we throw them away and waste money. Leftovers are Fun No matter your age, it can be fun to use up leftovers. Think creative, think food art, think colors and textures and flavors. Making a leftover concoction that is healthy, satisfying and cheap can make your day! Leftovers are Healthy A healthy kitchen produces healthy ingredients for a leftover meal. What do you see in your fridge right now? A … [Read more...] about Tasty Meal Planning with Leftovers
Save Money by Throwing Away Less Food!
A Food Plan Comes First! 1. Set aside 20 minutes to plan meals for the week ahead. 2. Use your free resources, like the grocery store ad and a trusted cookbook or website. 3. Firm up your plan on a day-by-day wipe board, simple notebook or smart phone list. Sticking with Your Plan Comes Next! 1. Write a detailed shopping list and arrange it to match the layout of your grocery store to save time. 2. Store food carefully when you get home, labeling and dating perishable items like dairy foods, fresh deli meat/cheese, and freshly-cut fruits/veggies. 3. Ask all members of the … [Read more...] about Save Money by Throwing Away Less Food!
Planning is Key to Quick, Cheap & Nutritious Meals
Step 1: Meal Planning There's no way around it - planning is the first step to a quick, balanced and nutritious meal, or an entire week of meals, that are easy on the wallet. So, take about 20 minutes to plan and jot down notes, if it helps you remember. Draw pictures of meals with the kids, if that helps. Step 2: Grocery Store Planning Once your meal planning is clear, turn your attention to a grocery shopping plan. For example, turn your meal ideas into a detailed list, and pull out coupons that will save you cash on healthy purchases. Step 3: Sticking With Your … [Read more...] about Planning is Key to Quick, Cheap & Nutritious Meals