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 […]
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Fresh Carrots and Easy Coconut Carrot Soup
Have you ever picked carrots? If you have fresh beautiful carrots, you’re going to want this delicious Coconut Carrot Soup. Let’s start with the fresh carrots. Carrots are some of the most fun vegetables to harvest. Part of it is the mystery of what you’re going to pull up… Underneath the leafy green stalks, what […]
Fresh Produce Gift Baskets
It’s that time of year for giving. Instead of the same old standbys, why not give out fresh produce gift baskets? Our friends over at Melissa’s have some wonderful gift baskets that will please even the pickiest eater. When we were scrolling through all of the choices, the Baby Vegetables Basket ($71.99) was one of […]
Peach Salsa Made With White Peaches and Hot Sauce
Summer is peach season, and what better time to make peach salsa? We’ve learned so much about peaches that now we want to eat them in everything. This tasty restaurant-style salsa hits all the right notes. Salsa is a tough sell for kids sometimes, so the beauty of this is that you can make […]
Panzanella – Summer Bread Salad Recipe
What’s the all-time best summer food combination? Tomatoes and basil, of course. Juicy, ripe summer tomatoes…sometimes still warm from the sun…served with fresh basil…you simply can’t get better than that. This helps explain why one of our favorite summer salads is panzanella, an Italian bread salad, made with summer vegetables and day-old bread. For kids, […]
Go Grill Crazy with a Grilled Veggie Platter
Who wants to turn on the oven in the summertime? Summer days are meant for grilling, and a grilled veggie platter is your favorite summer dish. If it’s too hot to even contemplate being outside during the day, you can grill these vegetables in the morning or in the cooler night temperatures. Plus the vegetables […]
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