Every year, in the last few weeks of summer, there’s a buzz in foodie circles about Hatch chiles. These chile peppers from New Mexico are prized for their meaty flesh, mild to medium heat, and unique smoky flavor. The catch? They’re only fresh in season in August and September. So if you’re hankering for some […]
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Blue Apron Dinner
It’s a busy time of year for all of us. So when a friend gifted us recently with Blue Apron meal delivery service dinner, we were immensely grateful for the opportunity. It was just there waiting for us…or almost there, with a certain amount of prep work (like getting deliveroo rider insurance and stuff). We […]
A Smoothie Bowl and A Hamilton Wave Action Blender
Right now we are smoothie bowl CRAZY over here in Jolly Tomato land. And our road to smoothie heaven has been much smoother (see what we did there?) thanks to our new Hamilton Beach Wave Action blender. Each day, we’ve enjoyed different combinations – and we’ve been thrilled with how well the blender smooth-ifies everything […]
Hemp, The Super Plant
If someone says, ‘hemp,’ what do you think of? Wait – let’s try that again. Here’s what you should be thinking: Super plant. This plant has been used for centuries with countless applications in paper clothing, rope, building materials, and more. (Fun fact: The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper). Its seeds are […]
Discovering Fermented Foods
You may have canned, or pickled, but have you…fermented foods? Fermentation is an age-old tradition of storing foods, and it also may impart critical health benefits. All you need is the right equipment and the right preparation. After that, you can make kimchi, sauerkraut, or any other fermented food exactly to your family’s taste. And […]
Muesli, Strawberries, and Seven Sundays
What if you fell so far head over heels in love with a food that you built your livelihood around it? In a nutshell, that’s what happened with Hannah and Brady Barnstable, muesli, and their company Seven Sundays. What is Muesli? Muesli (pronounced “muse-lee”) is a simple mix of ingredients, typically consisting of grains, nuts, […]