Storing and Eating your Farm Fresh Produce

June 3, 2013November 14, 2017 Marina Bedrossian, RDN, CDN, CLT, FMNS, CECP, CBCPcooked, CSA, farmers market, freezing, fruits, produce, raw, vegetables

Whether you’re getting your produce from a CSA, farmers’ market, or the grocery store, these tips will come in handy! How to use your farm fresh fruits & vegetables: Clean first: Be sure to clean all of your fruits and vegetables before eating, cooking, or freezing. It is a good idea to clean your food …

Did I Say I love My CSA?

March 30, 2011November 14, 2017 Marina Bedrossian, RDN, CDN, CLT, FMNS, CECP, CBCP2 Commentscommunity supported agriculture, CSA, food shopping, fresh, organic, produce, vegetables

If you’re not part of one, you should find one! I will admit, it is not always easy to be part of a CSA in some parts of the country. Winters in New York pretty much make it impossible to be part of a CSA, while in San Diego it’s not a problem! That’s why–where …

But I Can’t Afford That

December 8, 2010November 14, 2017 Marina Bedrossian, RDN, CDN, CLT, FMNS, CECP, CBCPCSA, farmers market, food shopping, health, local, local foods, organic

Would you invest in your health if you could? BREAKING NEWS: You can! How many times have you heard “you are what you eat”? Would you rather be filled with chemicals and low on nutrients? Or filled with nutrients and low on chemicals? By eating more vegetables and fruits, especially organically grown and close to …

What is the Box?

November 14, 2010November 14, 2017 Marina Bedrossian, RDN, CDN, CLT, FMNS, CECP, CBCPcommunity supported agriculture, CSA, farms, fresh, gardens, local, produce

I’m part of a CSA (community supported agriculture) which provides me with a fresh box of produce, straight from the farm every week. CSAs are great for so many reasons: They support local farmers who are our neighbors, rather than huge companies or corporations Since the farms are local, the food doesn’t need to travel …