This salad is great for summertime! I love it as a side dish for fish and tacos, or better yet, fish tacos! Jicama is crunchy & refreshing, and the peaches are sweet & juicy. What more could you ask for?! 1 jicama, peeled 1 small bunch radishes 2 carrots 1 peach 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro …
Spring is just around the corner (thank goodness!) which means planting season is almost here. Were you thinking of starting a garden? You’ll need to: – Test the soil – Strategically plan a garden layout try using http://www.growveg.com/freetrial.aspx – Buy the necessary seeds, soil, fertilizers – Save up plastic egg cartons for cheaper seed sprouting …
Found this delicious recipe from www.Learnwithplayathome.com and thought it was just too good to not share! Foods you will need: a drop of vegetable oil 2 large Zucchini 1 small onion 2 carrots 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (6 oz) 1 cup self rising flour 6 eggs Instructions: Pre heat the oven to 375 …
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 …
I love shopping at the local farmers’ markets and farms! It’s becoming easier to find fresh, local produce nearly anywhere on Long Island. I created the following recipe the other week when I simply didn’t know what to do with the eggplant I had laying around. I kept throwing in other ingredients, and soon enough …
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 …
Have you ever been to an Asian market? They can usually be found in more urban areas, and some suburban areas as well. You probably can’t read the labels on most ingredients, but don’t let that intimidate you! Take some time to stroll down the aisles and pick up some items you can see yourself …
Ever heard of it? Or it can be Meatless Tuesday, Wednesday, etc–your choice. The point is to give up meat for at least one day each week. Why? It will help you: Lower cancer risk Reduce heart disease Fight diabetes Curb obesity Live longer Improve your diet Reduce your carbon footprint Help reduce fossil fuel …
How many servings of vegetables should we all be eating each day? Answer: 4-5 servings, and another 4-5 servings of fruit. Keeping in mind that one serving is roughly equal to 1/2 of a cup, you might think that is a heck of a lot of food! And it is if you’re adding that to …
This week my box included spinach and swiss chard, and I love them both! If you’ve never had swiss chard (aka green chard) before, it is a large dark leafy green vegetable with ribbed leaves. It can have a white, red, or yellow stem too. These vegetables are very low in Calories yet packed with …