So it’s just before dinner and you don’t have time to pickle those fresh summer cucumbers. Never fear; we’ve got you covered. With these Fastest Pickles in the West, you’ll have tasty pickle slices on the table in less time than it takes to fire up the grill. How easy is it? You just have […]
Orange is the New Snack
Excited about Orange is the New Black? If you’re getting friends together to watch it, you’re going to have to believe that… Orange is the New Snack. Of course we want to hear all about what’s in store for Piper, Poussey, Crazy Eyes, Nicky, Taystee, Daya, Alex, and Pennsatucky. But more importantly, we need something […]
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 […]
Fruit and Veggie Facts
Should your family be eating more fresh fruits and vegetables in their diet? We think so – and so do our friends at Dole! In honor of Dole’s Get Up and Grow! North American tour, we want to share these Fruit and Veggie Facts. Thanks to the Dole Nutrition Institute and Dole Food Company’s Jenn […]
Purple Grill
Do your kids turn up their noses at any vegetable that’s green? Maybe you should throw them for a loop and give them a plate that’s entirely…purple. We gave that a shot earlier this week when we presented our family with a platter full of surprising vegetables. Presenting – The Purple Grill: What’s on that […]
Secret Sauce – A Sauce Filled With Veggies
Is it bad for a parent to tell a little white lie? How if you tell kids you’re serving a special Secret Sauce, without mentioning that the sauce hides a pile of additional vegetables? To test this question, we served up one of our favorite pasta sauces, also known as “Secret Sauce.” This sauce looks […]
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 […]
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