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 […]
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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, […]

Sopes with Green Chile Chicken for Weeknight Meals
If you’ve never tried sopes before, you are truly missing out. Sopes are delectable single-serving-sized savory Mexican corn cakes. They are made with a concave center so they’re perfect for filling with shredded meats, veggies, cheese, eggs, beans, or whatever tasty fillings you happen to have on hand. My kids love them so much they […]

Get to Know Mexican Cheeses
Do you know your Mexican cheeses? If you don’t know one of the fastest-growing categories of cheeses in the U.S., it’s time to take a look. We had a chance to learn more at Cacique, an authentic Hispanic-style cheese company based in Los Angeles. Cacique produces cheeses and other products that are rich in both […]
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