October is National Cranberry Month! Check out these cranberry tips and recipes to add a pop of color and flavor to foods and beverages! Storage and Preparation Peak cranberry season is from October-December. Fresh cranberries should be stored in the refrigerator, preferably in a crisper for about three to four weeks. Cranberries freeze very well, either whole … Read more
Fall is definitely the season for everything pumpkin! Try making pumpkin recipes at home with fresh pumpkins using these tips (or use canned pumpkin puree!): Selection & Preparation The best type of pumpkin for cooking is a “pie pumpkin” or “sweet pumpkin.” These are smaller than carving pumpkins and the flesh is sweeter and less watery. Figure one … Read more
Fresh produce, especially when abundant in the summer months, can easily go to waste if we don’t have a plan for it. To avoid tossing produce: Create a meal plan and use fresh produce in the beginning of the menu to use it up faster. Consider having a leftover night on the menu or a soup/stew … Read more
Cucumbers are for more than just pickles. I personally enjoy a cucumber sandwich on toast with fresh picked cucumbers from the garden. Here are some other ideas for you! Top 10 Ways to Use Cucumbers Add One More! Rack up one more veggie during the day by adding finely diced, peeled and seeded cucumber to chicken, … Read more
Sweet, juicy peaches are the best! There are many uses for peaches: Eating as is, adding to hot or cold cereal, smoothies, chilled soups, added to pancakes, or used in baking. One thing is for sure, peaches create an amazing flavorful experience. See below for tips and recipes! Selection, Storage, and Preparation Ripe peaches should be stored in … Read more
Sure, watermelon is typically a staple at barbecues but this fruit can be used for so much more! See some ideas below: Selection & Storage Melons should be free of cracks, dark bruises, or soft spots. Select a melon that is fragrant as it is a clue to its ripeness. A ripe melon will … Read more
Zucchini is a versatile vegetable and can be used in almost any recipe. Check out these tips and recipes: Selection & Storage Choose firm, slender zucchini with a bright green color and free of wrinkled skin and soft spots. Larger zucchini becomes tough but can be used in baked goods. Store in perforated bag in … Read more
Summer means berries, and lots of them. This typically means it’s time to make jam! However, traditional recipes call for lots of sugar and require canning. Enter chia seeds! Chia seeds are a great way to make jam with little to no added sugar and skip the hot canning process. Chia seeds possess the power … Read more
Having confidence in your knife skills and different ways of cutting foods can make your time in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable, not to mention quicker! Check out this video to learn some knife skills and how to perform different cuts (video from Tasty):
Pomegranates are in season and probably on sale at your local grocery store. What better time to learn a little bit more about them and how to prepare them! Pomegranates are full of delicious, sweet seeds and like most fruits contain lots of fiber, antioxidants and vitamin C. Pomegranates also contain folate and vitamin K. … Read more