If you’re looking for a great taste of Costa Rica’s Pura Vida, the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica is the perfect place to visit. The Guanacaste region is in the northwestern part of the country, known for its spectacular Pacific Ocean beaches and incredible biodiversity. (And as food lovers, we’re here to tell you that […]
Festive Tomato Rolls Recipe
One day we made these tomato rolls, and a few hours after we took them out of the oven, we received a somewhat unexpected reaction. We saw one of our teenagers, walking by with two rolls in hand, saying “These rolls hit the spot.” Tomato rolls?!? Apparently they’re so good they’re crave-worthy. Teen crave-worthy. As […]
Wild Rice with Spicy Roasted Persimmons and Cranberries
You’re not supposed to pick favorites, but this Wild Rice with Spicy Roasted Persimmons and Cranberries is one of our favorite dishes in a long time. It’s earthy, savory, sweet, and a little bit spicy. That first taste is so good… and then you get that satisfying, fiery “zing.” And then you find yourself going […]
Buying Eggs? Get to Know Your Egg Farmer
When buying eggs at the supermarket, you will find a dizzying array of choices. You have to choose from caged, cage-free, free-range, pasture-raised, organic, Certified Humane, and more. How do you decide which eggs to buy? Is it “bad” to just go for the cheapest ones? Do you pick something on the middle end price-wise […]
Ray of Sunshine Breakfast Noodles
Today want to share noodle recipe that we’re calling “Ray of Sunshine Breakfast Noodles.” And yes, you read that right; they’re breakfast noodles. Forget the sugary cereal; what better way to start the day than with some hearty noodles? This yummy breakfast is made with Fortune brand Yakisoba noodles. These Japanese-style stir fry noodles are […]
Spicy Acorn Squash with Cranberries Recipe
Acorn squash is beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. So why waste your precious squash on a boring recipe? That’s the idea behind this Spicy Acorn Squash with Cranberries. It’s pretty enough to serve for a holiday, but it’s tasty enough to eat anytime. It all starts with acorn squash, which is […]
Fall Salad with Butternut Squash and Amaranth
In need of a hearty and colorful fall salad? We have one that’s so hearty it feels weird just calling it a “salad.” It’s a Butternut Squash Amaranth Salad with kale and cashews. And it has enough heft to carry the weight of a full meal. (Bonus: it’s vegan too.) True, we normally think of […]
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