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!
Summer Vegetable Mixtures Make Meals Tastier!
Mix it Up! Are you are slipping into a rut using the same vegetables over and over and over? You're not alone. Most of us put one of 3-5 different choices on the family table because we like them, our families will eat them and we believe in vegetables. Climb out of that Rut! It's time to branch out and climb out of that rut with summer vegetable mixtures. The best part about mixing veggies together is that anything goes and all flavors blend. Not only that -- the colors are brighter and the family perks up to eating superior nutrition. Try One of These! Here are a 3 summer … [Read more...] about Summer Vegetable Mixtures Make Meals Tastier!
Name that Fruit/Veggie: A Game of Healthy Choices!
Game Rules: 1. Look at what I bought at my local Farmer's Market yesterday. 2. Try to name everything. 3. Try to work each fruit/veggie into a healthy meal or snack. Hints: 1. Fresh fruits can be a part of breakfast, lunch or dinner...or, a snack. One easy way to prepare them is to wash in cold tap water, peel (depending on the fruit) and eat. 2. Fresh veggies can be eaten raw, in most cases, or cooked. One easy way to cook them is to wash in cold tap water, cut and microwave. Solution to the Game (left to right): 1. Santa Rosa Plums - Very sweet and a tiny bit tart. … [Read more...] about Name that Fruit/Veggie: A Game of Healthy Choices!
Summer’s Healthy Choices – Now What?
Summer Fruits & Veggies are Here! It is an awesome time of year to go shopping for local, seasonal fruits and veggies. You can find them at your local farm market, roadside stand or supermarket. Stock up now while the summer harvest is 'rolling in' and you'll be glad you did. What to Do with Summer's Bounty! Shopping for healthy summer produce is one thing and figuring out what to do with it once you get home is another. Buy too much? Lacking inspiration to get into the kitchen and cook? Confused how to use it all up? Here's some help. Summer Ideas for Your Healthy … [Read more...] about Summer’s Healthy Choices – Now What?
Name That Tomato: A Game of Healthy Choices
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