One of the best things about the end of summer is the abundance of fresh produce. Late summer is tomato season. Come August, nothing beats sinking your teeth into a vine-ripened tomato. When the Spanish first came to the Western Hemisphere, they thought the bright red fruit was a temptation of the devil. Since then, […]
Late Summer Favorites: Peaches
Late Summer Favorites: Squash
Late summer is one of the most pleasant times of the year. Days are warm and sunny and nights are refreshing and relaxing. During the end of summer is when the first harvests start coming, meaning tons of fresh veggies. Although it is usually associated with fall, squash actually first starts coming in at the […]
Cool Down With Some Spice
With the dog days of August upon us, expect sweltering hot summer days for the next weeks. Instead of retreating into air conditioning over the next month, why not try a technique used by people living in the warmest climates: eat spicy foods. This may seem counter-intuitive, as spicy foods are called hot for a […]
Gooey, Sticky, and Oh, So Good!
Celebrate with Fruit and Punch
How to Cook Vegetables to make them Healthy and Delicious: 7 Top Notch Vegetable Recipes
Now that summer is in full swing, it’s a great time to get fresh vegetables. From now until autumn, gardens, farms and farmer’s markets will overflow with great fresh produce. If you haven’t tried using fresh local produce, then you’re missing out on a myriad of flavor. Using top-notch ingredients adds infinite flavor to any […]
Healthy Summer Holiday Recipes
In Season: April
If you shop in a large or chain grocer, it can be tough to know what fruits and vegetables are really in season. Most grocery chains sell imported produce, therefore allowing them to have items like berries and tomatoes year round. More and more, however, chefs, restaurateurs and consumers are turning to locally grown produce […]
